Transcript 04/26/2011 Shawn Heaton

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Shawn Heaton
Irving, TX
They did not mention his occupation in the opening, but Mere liked Shawn's energy and that he was "pumping up" the crowd.
Shawn said he is so happy to be here.

Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Odd Habits
9 Mythology
8 Breakfast Cereals
7 Second Careers
6 Big Breaks
5 Same Name
4 Mountain Roads
3 Lucky Mascots
2 Pole Positions
1 List Makers




Topic Tree: (Randomized)
1 List Makers
7 Second Careers
6 Big Breaks
10 Odd Habits
2 Pole Positions
8 Breakfast Cereals
4 Mountain Roads
5 Same Name
3 Lucky Mascots
9 Mythology



Question 1 - Level 9 Mythology
In an allusion to Greek mythology, what name is used to refer to someone who predicts misfortune or disaster?
A. Pandora B. Hermione
C. Ariadne D. Cassandra

Spoiler

Shawn said he knows Pandora's box, when opened, all "heck" broke loose, so he went with A.

Answer and value

D. Cassandra
Value: not shown
Bank: Shawn left with $1000 as consolation

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Shawn Heaton
Irving, TX
They did not mention his occupation in the opening, but Mere liked Shawn's energy and that he was "pumping up" the crowd.
Shawn said he is so happy to be here.

Enjoy it while it lasts, Shawn...

Question 1 - Level 9 Mythology
In an allusion to Greek mythology, what name is used to refer to someone who predicts misfortune or disaster?
A. Pandora B. Hermione
C. Ariadne D. Cassandra

Spoiler

Shawn said he knows Pandora's box, when opened, all "heck" broke loose, so he went with A.

Answer and value

D. Cassandra
Value: not shown
Bank: Shawn left with $1000 as consolation

I don't see why this was the second-most difficult question in the stack, but as I heard Shawn think about it, I guess "Pandora" is a nasty distractor.