Let's have a look at some WSD's with contestants being over on their showcase by less than $100 (1974-1998) or $250 or less (1998-present).
A WSD is a short term for "Weapon of Self Destruction". This occurs whenever a contestant goes over by the DSW range. From 1974-1998, it was less than $100. From 1998-present, it was $250 or less.
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| Season | # |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | |
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| 22 | |
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| 24 | |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | |
| 27 | |
| 28 | |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 |
| 32 | 1 |
| 33 | 1 |
| 34 | 1 |
| 35 | 3 |
| 36 | 3 |
| 37 | 2 |
| 38 | 3 |
| 39 | 3 |
| 40 | 3 |
| 41 | 3 |
| 42 | 3 |
| 43 | 3 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 3 |
| 46 | 3 |
| 47 | 3 |
| 48 | 3 |
| 49 | 3 |
| 50 | 3 |
| 51 | 3 |
| 52 | 3 |
| 53 | 3 |