Golden Globes 2012: A look at the numbers
(CBS) The countdown to the Golden Globe Awards begins. The stars have already started walking the red carpet.
But first, here's a few facts about the big night, according to GoldenGlobes.org.
-- An estimated 1,300 guests will walk the red carpet
-- The red carpet is 30,000 feet long
-- 120 round tables are in the main ballroom
-- 10,000 pieces of Royal Doulton silverware will be used
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-- 20 flower arrangers are creating the table centerpieces.
-- Guests at the show and the post-show parties are expected to eat 10,000 pieces of sushi
-- Guests are expected to drink about 550 magnums of Moet & Chandon vintage 2002 champagne
-- An estimated 20,000 mixed drinks will be consumed.
And according to the Los Angeles Times ...
-- The Golden Globe trophy weighs 5.5 pounds
-- 50 chefs are making dinner
-- 50 bartenders are in the ballroom
-- 110 kitchen and prep staff are working
-- 250 servers will wait on guests