Worst-Case Scenario series

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Worst-Case Scenario is the name of a series of merchandise based on a 1999 book written by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht and published by Chronicle Books.[1] The series first entry, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, sold over 10 million copies worldwide and prompted a series of related books, games, calendars, and two television series.[2] Later works have been published via Quirk Books and have been credited with giving the company enough funding to expand.[3]

Concept

A worst-case scenario is the most severe possible outcome that can be projected to occur in a given situation. Conceiving of worst-case scenarios is a common form of strategic planning to prepare for and minimize contingencies that could result in accidents, quality problems, or other issues. The books provide instructions for situations like landing a plane and surviving a shark attack.

Television series

There have been two television series that have been loosely based on the book series, a 2002 TBS reality show and a 2010 survival skills television series on the Discovery Channel.[4][5] Both series ran for only one season.

TBS (2002)

The show Worst Case Scenarios ran on TBS from July 10, 2002, through November 13, 2002, and had a total of 13 episodes.[6][7] It was narrated by Mike Rowe and featured demonstrations by stunt men and stunt women.[8] Each episode was hosted by new experts on how to survive worst-case scenarios. It also aired clips of real life situations, tips, volunteer challenges, and gadgets shown by Gear Girl (Danielle Burgio).

Discovery Channel (2010)

Worst-Case Scenario ran on the Discovery Channel beginning on May 5, 2010, and had a total of 12 episodes.[9] It was hosted by Bear Grylls, who was shown using skills he learned in the 21 SAS, which included self-defense, evasive driving, parkour, urban survival, and wilderness survival.

Books

  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht[10][11]
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Travel by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Parenting by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Sarah Jordan
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Sarah Jordan
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: College by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Jennifer Worick
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Jennifer Worick[12]
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Golf by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and James Grace
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Book of Survival Questions by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht[13]
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: LIFE by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Holidays by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Paranormal by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Man Skills by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht

Cards

  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Cards
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Holiday Survival Cards: Stuck in Chimney
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Holiday Survival Cards: Unwanted Elves
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Holiday Cards: Reindeer Attack

Calendars

  • The Worst-Case Scenario 2001 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht Template:ISBN
  • The Worst-Case Scenario 2006 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario: Golf 2006 Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril on the Green by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and James Grace
  • The Worst-Case Scenario 2007 Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario 2007 Survival Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario: Golf 2007 Daily Survival Calendar: A Day-by-Day Guide to Surviving a Year's Worth of Peril on the Green by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht

Other media

  • Worst-Case Scenario: Sticky Situation Notes by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Journal by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht
  • The Worst-Case Scenario Dating & Sex Address Book by Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht, and Jennifer Worick

In popular culture

References

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External links

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