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KENNEDY

Born September 8, 1972, Lisa Kennedy Montgomery is a former MTV VJ. Once voted both "Most Hated MTV VJ" and "Favorite MTV VJ" (in separate contests) at almost the exact same time, Kennedy has taken much criticism for being a conservative Republican, though she also says that in some areas she has a strong libertarian streak.

She was a VJ for five years  until '97, when she decided it was time to move on. She settled in with her boyfriend, Dave Lee, and married him in May 2000. She and Dave relocated outside L.A. shortly thereafter, and she began studying philosophy at Santa Monica College.

The host of "Friend or Foe?" has recently been named as host of the upcoming Game Show Network mini-series, called "Who Wants to Be Governor of California? The Debating Game."

While many people think "Friend or Foe?" a game that justifies deception and glamorizes greed, Kennedy doesn't quite agree. She says, "There are people who devour weaker people. It's scary because they put on this face like, 'You can really trust me. I swear I will do you no wrong.' And then out of nowhere, they just bite the head off the little bunny rabbit standing across from them.'"

The game is based on the mind game 'Prisoner's Dilemma.' The two members of each team secretly vote on whether they want to split their earnings with the other person, or keep it all for themselves. If one person votes to split the money ("Friend") and the other votes to take it all ("Foe"), the Foe takes all the money. If both select Friend, the money is divided evenly. If both select Foe, neither person receives any money.

Kennedy uses this point to try to prove that, while one is taking a chance either way, it is safer to take a chance on trust than greed, because while greed can potentially increase one person's payout, it can just as easily leave both players broke.

She...
Once modeled for famous designer Jean Paul Gaultier!
Has a tattoo of a pink Republican elephant on her upper left thigh!
Was a DJ at KROQ in Los Angeles at the age of 19!
Hosted a nightly video show on MTV called Alternative Nation !
Published a book in 1999 titled Hey Ladies! Tales & Tips for Curious Girls!
Admitted to once having a crush on Dan Quayle!

Host Links
Kennedy Nation, perhaps the most comprehensive fan page around.
Link to an online interview in The Women's Quarterly.