Did you sit there watching VH1’s “World Series of Pop Culture” and say to yourself, “I’m WAY smarter than those idiots!” Well, now’s your chance to prove it to them FACE-TO-FACE…Saturday, August 18, twenty-eight contestants from the VH1 show are coming to Lawrence, Kansas and they want to play with/against you in the 2007 POP CULTURE SCRAMBLE.Players from the show will be mixed up to form new teams and all remaining contestant openings will go to members of the audience. That means YOU may be selected to play in the big game.To compete, be at The Granada Theater by 3:00 that afternoon, take a short qualifying test, and you may find yourself onstage as part of a team.2007 Pop Culture Scramble FAQIn all of the craziness of putting this event together, we thought we’d take a moment to answer the recurring questions people have regarding the Pop Culture Scramble._What is the Pop Culture Scramble and what does it have to do with VH1’s “World Series of Pop Culture”?_After the taping of the WSOPC in March, a large contingent of the contestants thought it would be fun to get back together and have a reunion. It was suggested that they should have a rematch for fun but the catch this time was that they would not get to play on their teams from the show, thus the Scramble idea was born. They knew that not everybody would be able to attend so the idea of having audience members compete alongside players from the show was a no-brainer.!The game will be played in the same format as the television show, starting with 16 teams and continuing until all but one are eliminated, resulting in a tournament champion!_How does a person become a contestant for the tournament?_All potential players will have to take a Qualifying Test in order to weed out the “know-nothings”, just like they do for the actual TV show. In order to take the test, contestant-hopefuls MUST be at The Granada by 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 18. (Only one test will be given to gain entry.)Once the test has been graded, Team Captains will select from the qualifying pool to fill out their teams. (If there are 20 openings, the top 20 test scorers will be put into the pool to be randomly selected .)_Can contestants form their own teams to challenge the others?_No. Individuals will be selected._What people from the show are scheduled to be there? Will we meet them?_First of all, yes, you will be free to meet anybody and everybody, and get Robert Bishop’s autograph!As of this writing, people slated to be in attendance are: Robert, Kelly and Rachel – Wocka Wocka (Robert and Kelly are iffy though because August 18 is Kelly’s due date for their baby. We’ll see.) Andy, Eric and J.D. – Westerburg High Smitha and Kryss – Carlton Banks Dance Academy Jodi and Mason – El Chupacabra (2006 WSOPC Champs!) Danielle, Melissa and Michelle – They’re Real and They’re Spectacular John and Nikki – The Lucky Stars Matt – 3 Men and a Little Lazy Kyle and Tod – Almost Perfect Strangers 2.0 Lizzie – Team Motherboy Sherita, Shalonda and Tomi – Fragilay Warren – Remo-Leen-Teen-Teen Chris and Lori – The White Russians Amber, Erin and Katherine – Cheetara (2006 competitors and 2007 commentators) This list continues to mutate and expand so keep posted for any updates._What is the cover charge?_!$5.00 for 21 and over/ $7.00 (under 21). You will be charged this whether you’re taking the test or just coming to watch. If you don’t make the cut, you are of course encouraged to hang out and watch the event in its entirety. (No refunds will be given just because you didn’t pass the test.)_Will VH1 be there? Will this be on TV?_Not that we know of._Will Pat Kiernan be there?_Unfortunately, no, BUT we do have local-trivia guru Scotty Mack acting as our host, with questions coming from a crack unit made up of (but not limited to): Cristin Groninger and local television legend, Allan Murin._What time does it all start and how long does it last?_The Granada will open the doors at 2:00. The Qualifying Test runs from 3:00-3:15. The game will start at 4:00 and is scheduled to be done around 9:00. (Things will be moving fast!) You are free to come and go if you’d like – in accordance with Granada rules for re-entry, of course.We hope that this answers some of your questions but if you have more, please let us know right away! And again, please please please help us get the word out. We’re very excited about this event and want as many people as possible to come out and take part!_How come me and my friends can’t apply as a team?_Because the format of this version of the game is not conducive to that setup. Nobody is allowed to play with their teammates from the show; it’s a Scramble. This way there’s a little pressure on everybody to perform well for their new team as an individual. And we don’t have time to listen to a bunch of people whine that they can’t call their team Cobra Kai._Will there be a person from the show on every team?_Yes, EXCEPT for one team: the Almost Perfect Strangers 2.1 (or whatever we’ll be calling it). The three people with the highest scores on the test will be placed on a team together and will collectively do battle against the other teams…and most likely win._What will the difficulty of the questions be?_Like the show, they will range from downright simple (which people will bomb) to out-of-this-world obscure (which most people will do well at). The categories may be a little more offbeat this time around but there will be plenty of the usual suspects, as far as the topics are concerned. The primary focus is (but not limited to) the subjects of television, movies, music, celebrities, famous pop culture events and so on, with a heavy emphasis on things from the 70s and on. Please note that this is not a promise, just the ballpark._Is the show All Ages?_Yes. Anyone is invited to attend but remember that while the advertising fliers say that the cover charge is $5.00 per person, The Granada adds two bucks to the price of an “under ager” (making it $7.00 for anyone 20 and under)._If I don’t pass the test, can I get my money back and leave?_Did you get your money back after you bombed the SATs? No. Nor will we will be providing little pink taste spoons of ice cream, samples of different types of smoked sausage, six months of free internet, or makeovers with the new line of makeup by Charlotte Rae._Will we actually be able to hear Lizzie’s voice this time around?_Probably. She might even karaoke for you! (And for those of you with extra cash, for only a dollar a pop, you can play the Remo-Leen game with Warren himself! For only a dollar more, he will tell you his airline horror stories.)_Will there be a bookie there placing odds and accepting bets on the outcome of the game?_Yes, find Allan. He’s into all sorts of illegal activities. Gambling is just the only one that doesn’t involve plastic bags, downers, or raccoons. Keep those questions coming and keep helping us spread the word to your friends. Your help has been greatly appreciated!!! Please help us spread the word. Tell your friends. Tell your internet friends. Tell your imaginary friends. Don’t miss out on an event that people will be talking about for quite some time! Keep your eye on our blog for further updates and information.¢ [myspace.com/popculturescramble][5] ¢ [lawrence.com event info][1] [5]: www.myspace.com/popculturescramble