Transcript 02/09/11 - Chris Breen

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Chris Breen
New York, NY
Investment Banker

Question Topics (Unrandomized):
* Celeb Secrets
* Singular Singers
* Fashion Spinoffs
* Medicine Men
* Thanksgiving Dinner
* What a Prude
* Where is Paul?
* The Forecast Calls For...
* No Bull
* Showbiz Sayings

Question Topics (Randomized):
* What a Prude
* No Bull
* Where is Paul?
* The Forecast Calls For...
* Thanksgiving Dinner
* Singular Singers
* Showbiz Sayings
* Celeb Secrets
* medicine Men
* Fashion Spinoffs



Question #1 ~ Fashion Spinoffs
Launched in 1993, Miu Miu is an offshoot of what upscale fashion label?
A: Prada B: Versace
C: Armani D: Chanel

Answer/Value/Bank

A: Prada
Question Value: $15,000
Bank: $15,000

Question #2~ Medicine Men
A medicine man named Ketut Liyer is now a popular tourist attraction in Bali thanks to his apperance in what memoir?
A: A Million Litle Pieces B: Eat, Pray, Love
C: Running with Scissors D: I Was Told There'd Be Cake

ATA: A: 1% B: 88% C: 9% D: 2%

Answer/Value/Bank

B: Eat, Pray, Love
Question Value: $3,000
Bank: $18,000

-- Commercial Break --

For $250,000 in 2003 Millionaire dollars...

In his only commercial endorsement, Elivs Presley sang a jingle for what product on a 1954 broadcast?

a:Southern Maid Donuts
b:Dixie Voodoo Ale
c:Lamaur Hair Gel
d:Cajun Clothing Company

Answer:

Spoiler

a:Southern Maid Donuts

Chris's father is in the audience.

Question #3 ~ Celeb Secrets
Though he won't publicly confirm it, what actor and Yale grad is said to be a member of the school's secret Skull and Bones club?
A: Martin Sheen B: Matt Damon
C: Christopher Walken D: Paul Giamatti

Jump the question used...

Answer/Value/Bank

D: Paul Giamatti
Question Value: $25,000
Bank: $18,000

Question #4~ Showbiz Sayings
According to an old showbiz maxim, what "adds ten pounds"?
A: Camera B: Director
C: Script D: Microphone

Answer/Value/Bank

A: Camera
Question Value: $5,000
Bank: $23,000

Question #5 ~ Singular singers
In 2009, who did Billboard name as the decade's biggest one-hit wonder for the song "Bad Day"?
A: Lou Bega B: Daniel Powter
C: James Blunt D: Vanessa Carlton

Answer/Value/Bank

B: Daniel Powter
Question Value: $1,000
Bank: $24,000

Question #6~ Thanksgiving Dinner
The food brand Libby's accounts for more than 80% of all sales of what Thanksgiving staple?
A: Pre-made pie crusts B: Frozen Turkeys
C: Powdered gravy mic D: Canned pumpkin

Answer/Value/Bank

D: Canned Pumpkin
Question Value: $500
Bank: $24,500

end of game horn sounds

[MarleysGh0st]

Chris Breen
New York, NY
Investment Banker

Meredith asked how much money was in Chris's bank account and he said something like "not as much as I'd like." Given that there's no limit to the bonuses investment bankers feel entitled to, that's not saying much.

[earendel]

Chris Breen
New York, NY
Investment Banker

Meredith made a joke about him knowing about money, then asked how much was in his account. "Not as much as I'd like" was his response.

Question #1 ~ Fashion Spinoffs
Launched in 1993, Miu Miu is an offshoot of what upscale fashion label?
A: Prada B: Versace
C: Armani D: Chanel

Answer/Value/Bank

A: Prada
Question Value: $15,000
Bank: $15,000

Yes, it's the first question and I'm using a lifeline. ATA.

Question #3 ~ Celeb Secrets
Though he won't publicly confirm it, what actor and Yale grad is said to be a member of the school's secret Skull and Bones club?
A: Martin Sheen B: Matt Damon
C: Christopher Walken D: Paul Giamatti

Jump the question used...

Answer/Value/Bank

D: Paul Giamatti
Question Value: $25,000
Bank: $18,000

From the comfort of my recliner I guessed the right answer. At the Hot Podium I use a JTQ.

Question #5 ~ Singular singers
In 2009, who did Billboard name as the decade's biggest one-hit wonder for the song "Bad Day"?
A: Lou Bega B: Daniel Powter
C: James Blunt D: Vanessa Carlton

Answer/Value/Bank

B: Daniel Powter
Question Value: $1,000
Bank: $24,000

Surprisingly I knew this one.

[vettech]

[Question #6~ Thanksgiving Dinner
The food brand Libby's accounts for more than 80% of all sales of what Thanksgiving staple?
A: Pre-made pie crusts B: Frozen Turkeys
C: Powdered gravy mic D: Canned pumpkin

Answer/Value/Bank

D: Canned Pumpkin
Question Value: $500
Bank: $24,500

end of game horn sounds

Any old farts other than me start singing "If it says Libby's Libby's Libby's on the label label label..."? No? Just me? OK.

[earendel]

[Question #6~ Thanksgiving Dinner
The food brand Libby's accounts for more than 80% of all sales of what Thanksgiving staple?
A: Pre-made pie crusts B: Frozen Turkeys
C: Powdered gravy mic D: Canned pumpkin

Answer/Value/Bank

D: Canned Pumpkin
Question Value: $500
Bank: $24,500

end of game horn sounds

Any old farts other than me start singing "If it says Libby's Libby's Libby's on the label label label..."? No? Just me? OK.

"...you will like it, like it, like it, for your table, table, table..." No, you weren't the only one.