The Code Word Is “Papa New Guinea," Lunchbox’s Game Show Adventure Begins

Lunchbox is officially off to The Price Is Right, and he’s bringing the confidence of a game show champion before he’s even stepped foot on set.

His wife is tagging along for the trip, while his parents drove in to watch the kids. And no, they’re not getting paid for babysitting, which is an ongoing family debate after his wife once suggested they should pay her parents for doing the same. While Lunchbox’s wife is catching up with her cousin, he’s laser-focused on his mission: getting called to “Come on down!” She’s already convinced it’s happening, she’s been telling everyone that he’s going to be on the show. And honestly, with how confident he sounds, she might not be wrong.

Lunchbox says he’s not worried about anyone else’s dreams, he’s focused on his own. When asked if he thinks he’ll get on the first day, he didn’t hesitate: “100%.” He’s even rented a tuxedo for the occasion and plans to wear it every single day until Saturday. It wasn’t cheap, but he’s committed to the bit, even if a top hat was off-limits according to the show’s rules. Bobby asked why Lunchbox doesn’t usually read the rules for anything else but took the time to study for this. His response? This is The Price Is Right. It’s the Super Bowl of daytime TV, and he’s treating it that way. He knows the stakes, too... if he makes it to the front row and doesn’t get picked, he’s banned from trying again for ten years. When Bobby asked if that’s worse than not getting on at all, Lunchbox said absolutely.

Still, he’s going in “dressed for success” and ready to own that interview. And if you hear someone shout “Papa New Guinea!” — that’s the secret code word.