New "Deal or No Deal" Models Chosen

In an effort to move away from the sexist stereotype of skimpily clad models with suitcases, Howie Mandel, host of Deal or No Deal, will replace the women with ultraorthodox Jews holding bags of pomegranates.

"The concept may seem a little unorthodox," joked Mandel, "but we think there is a soft spot in Middle America for the sight of bearded, silk stockinged throwbacks to 17th century Poland."

NBC executives were initially taken aback, but relented when Mandel flew them all to Vegas for a 48 hour bender.