The Price is Right

guessing prices
random products
Preparation H wipes

gameshow host
calls a name
four girls scream and jump

winners circle
his prize was better
I don't shake his hand

Jane Millikin

Maggie writes, "I picked this haiku because of the feeling of jealosy it gave me. I could see the person mad at the other contestant who won more than them and it makes me laugh."

possible contestants
everyone wishes the best
for themselves

Price is Right Senryu

leaping down the slope
the excited contestant
almost falls

Brock Peoples

Maggie writes, "I picked this haiku because it also made me laugh. I could see the person so excited to be there and be picked, hopping down the aisle, waving their hands and then, WHOOPS, they trip or walk into another fans waving arms or something."

winning the
frigidair
she hugs a legend

brand new Explorer!
hole in five
perhaps, Bob?

screams and laughter
from the audience—
contestants are picked

pulse racing
I climb the steps
to the stage

spinning the wheel
my shoe lace
comes untied

going home
with nothing
I'm still excited

Introducing the next game
Stage lights glinting
off of his overly tanned skin

commercial break
I turn to discuss the weekend
with my friends behind me

watching “This Old House”
the remote
at the other end of the couch

6 friends on an orange couch
I sit alone
eating ramen

My favorite game show
Betsy Hart
Come on Down!

I cross my fingers
wishing to be picked
my friend gets called down

30 seconds
to guess two prices
Wow, the price is right!

the Price is Right begins...
what is Bob Barker's
real age?

in three inch heels
the game show hostesses
play Barbee

Time Ticking
Playing the game to win
No disappointments

backgroud noise
homework to the tune
of a television theme song

lazy afternoon
hours of game shows
and soap operas

beautiful day
i waste time
inside watching tv

late night
i fall asleep
to infomercials

reruns
she drinks another
cup of coffee

sequined game show model
on the treadmill
in four inch heels