"Bachelor Number 1" Wins Date With Electric Chair

The Central Scrutinizer · 9th March 2010, 08:37 PM

Ladewig · 10th March 2010, 05:53 PM

creepy

The Central Scrutinizer · 10th March 2010, 10:16 PM

Yep

The Central Scrutinizer · 12th March 2010, 10:45 AM

cwalner · 12th March 2010, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by linked article

Alcala, who already had been convicted for the 1968 rape of an 8-year-old girl, was the first contestant to be introduced in the game-show episode.

WTF? wouldn't this have raised several red flags during contestant screening?

The Central Scrutinizer · 12th March 2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by cwalner

WTF? wouldn't this have raised several red flags during contestant screening?

You'll recall that in 1968 we didn't have Google, or very many other online records.

cwalner · 12th March 2010, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

You'll recall that in 1968 we didn't have Google, or very many other online records.

Yeah, I guess you're right. But it just seems odd that this would not show up in even a basic security check back then.

paiute · 12th March 2010, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Want to bet how many movies about this are in development?

Ducky · 12th March 2010, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by paiute

Want to bet how many movies about this are in development?

At least 5 different Lifetime Channel specials, I bet.

The Central Scrutinizer · 12th March 2010, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ducky

At least 5 different Lifetime Channel specials, I bet.

And Oprah has a new channel starting sometime soon.

INRM · 12th March 2010, 02:20 PM

I didnt' think they still used the electric chair?

IMST · 12th March 2010, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by INRM

I didnt' think they still used the electric chair?

Dorian Gray · 12th March 2010, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by INRM

I didnt' think they still used the electric chair?

Don't worry, they found out a way to make it green with fuel cells and solar power.

fuelair · 12th March 2010, 03:19 PM

Still prefer sandpaper and salt and lots of time.

The Central Scrutinizer · 12th March 2010, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by INRM

I didnt' think they still used the electric chair?

I think he was speaking figuratively.

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12th March 2010, 10:45 AM	#4
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12th March 2010, 11:44 AM	#5
cwalner Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deepest Darkest Indiana Posts: 5,694	Originally Posted by linked article Alcala, who already had been convicted for the 1968 rape of an 8-year-old girl, was the first contestant to be introduced in the game-show episode. WTF? wouldn't this have raised several red flags during contestant screening?
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12th March 2010, 11:47 AM	#6
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Pither Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,268	Originally Posted by cwalner WTF? wouldn't this have raised several red flags during contestant screening? You'll recall that in 1968 we didn't have Google, or very many other online records.
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12th March 2010, 12:21 PM	#7
cwalner Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deepest Darkest Indiana Posts: 5,694	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer You'll recall that in 1968 we didn't have Google, or very many other online records. Yeah, I guess you're right. But it just seems odd that this would not show up in even a basic security check back then.
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12th March 2010, 01:06 PM	#9
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12th March 2010, 02:13 PM	#10
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12th March 2010, 02:27 PM	#12
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