Richard Meissner
New York, NY
chef and cafe owner
Question Topics:
* Science
* U.S. Presidents
* Crime Fighters
* The Name Game
* Who Am I?
* The FDA
* South America
* Pop Music
* Popular TV
* Common Sayings
* Higher Learning
* On the Farm
* Medical Oddities
* As Seen on TV
* Celestial Objects
$500 - Celestial Objects
Dawn is the time of day when what celestial object pokes its head up over the horizon?
A: Neptune B: Pluto
C: The Sun D: Star Jones
Spoiler
$1000 - As Seen on TV
If you act now, what classic informercial[sic] product comes complete with 100 rhinestones and 150 studs?
A: ThighMaster B: BeDazzler
C: ShamWow D: OxiClean
Spoiler
$2000 - Medical Oddities
Morning sickness and food cravings are two symptoms of an odd phenomenon called "couvade syndrome" which affects whom?
A: Long-distance runners B: Journalists
C: Fishermen D: Expectant fathers
Spoiler
$3000 - On the farm
Fittingly, John Deere round balers and square balers do what?
A: Water crops B: Plant seeds
C: Gather hay D: Spray insecticides
Spoiler
$5,000 - Higher Learning
In 2009, Syracuse University hosted a symposium titled "From Test Patterns to Pixels: Envisioning the Future of" what?
A: Television B: Books
C: Radio D: Newspapers
Spoiler
$7,500 - Common Sayings
According to an old expression, a person who is very gullible can be talked into buying what New York City landmark?
A: Statue of Liberty B: Grand Central Terminal
C: Empire State Building D: Brooklyn Bridge
Spoiler
-- Commercial Break --
Richard recently opened a gourmet deli, Richard could use this money to help keep it open in tough times. Richard was inspired to leave the corporate world and attend culinary school after he volunteered to help feed rescue workers in the aftermath of 9/11.
$10,000 - Popular TV
After a nine-year hiatus, in 2009 who rejoined Conan O'Brien as his late-night sidekick?
A: Kevin Eubanks B: Andy Richter
C: Adam Corolla D: Dave Attell
Richard is obviously a Conan fan, dancing in his seat as Meredith reads the choices..
Spoiler
$12,500 - Pop Music
As any tween can tell you, the album "Lines, Vines and Trying Times" was a chart-topper for what musical act?
A: Julianne Hough B: The Cheetah Girls
C: Jonas Brothers D: Taylor Swift
Richard immediately decides to ATA with 21 seconds remaining.
ATA: A: 5% B: 42% C: 38% D: 15%
Richard decides to PAF with 12 seconds remaining, calling his cousin Shannon.
Richard reads the question and options in 15 seconds. His cousin asks for the name of the album repeated, and suggests
Spoiler
Richard follows this advice, and drops to $5,000.