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Kevin Baker
Almena, WI
Owns a bar
First trip to NY and likes the bars here


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The Power of Ten
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Same Name
Soap Box
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Security Measures


$100 (Security Measures):
In the comic strip "Peanuts," Linus typically appears carrying what "security" item?
A. Blanket B. Lollipop
C. Rattle D. iPhone

Spoiler

A. Blanket (:09)

$200 (Coal and the Gang):
A coal miner's helmet commonly comes equipped with which of these accessories?
A. Calculator B. Hair dryer
C. Flashlight D. Umbrella

Spoiler

C. Flashlight (:09)

$300 (Soap Box):
Introduced in 1898, what brand of soap got its name from the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it?
A. Ivory B. Neutrogena
C. Dove D. Palmolive

Spoiler

Kevin guessed A.

D. Palmolive (:05)

Llama

Commercial break

How much did I want to see what a $100K question on Harry Potter would look like?

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Kevin Baker
Almena, WI
Owns a bar
First trip to NY and likes the bars here


Topic tree
The Power of Ten
The Nobel Prize
Harry Potter
Meet and Greet
Well Said
Memoirs
The Caribbean
What Up, Dog?
Fashion Trends
Dancing Queen
Proverbs
Same Name
Soap Box
Coal and the Gang
Security Measures


$100 (Security Measures):
In the comic strip "Peanuts," Linus typically appears carrying what "security" item?
A. Blanket B. Lollipop
C. Rattle D. iPhone

Spoiler

A. Blanket (:09)

$200 (Coal and the Gang):
A coal miner's helmet commonly comes equipped with which of these accessories?
A. Calculator B. Hair dryer
C. Flashlight D. Umbrella

Spoiler

C. Flashlight (:09)

$300 (Soap Box):
Introduced in 1898, what brand of soap got its name from the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it?
A. Ivory B. Neutrogena
C. Dove D. Palmolive

Spoiler

Kevin guessed A.

D. Palmolive (:05)

Llama

Commercial break

And I thought that elephant tusks were just used for piano keys.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Kevin Baker
Almena, WI
Owns a bar
First trip to NY and likes the bars here


Topic tree
The Power of Ten
The Nobel Prize
Harry Potter
Meet and Greet
Well Said
Memoirs
The Caribbean
What Up, Dog?
Fashion Trends
Dancing Queen
Proverbs
Same Name
Soap Box
Coal and the Gang
Security Measures


$100 (Security Measures):
In the comic strip "Peanuts," Linus typically appears carrying what "security" item?
A. Blanket B. Lollipop
C. Rattle D. iPhone

Spoiler

A. Blanket (:09)

$200 (Coal and the Gang):
A coal miner's helmet commonly comes equipped with which of these accessories?
A. Calculator B. Hair dryer
C. Flashlight D. Umbrella

Spoiler

C. Flashlight (:09)

$300 (Soap Box):
Introduced in 1898, what brand of soap got its name from the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it?
A. Ivory B. Neutrogena
C. Dove D. Palmolive

Spoiler

Kevin guessed A.

D. Palmolive (:05)

Llama

Commercial break

TDC

Phooey!!

Yep, Hotseatitis gives us another llama.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Kevin Baker
Almena, WI
Owns a bar
First trip to NY and likes the bars here

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$300 (Soap Box):
Introduced in 1898, what brand of soap got its name from the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it?
A. Ivory B. Neutrogena
C. Dove D. Palmolive

Spoiler

Kevin guessed A.

D. Palmolive (:05)

Llama

Maybe he should have stayed out of those bars. And I have to ask, how does someone who llamas like that manage to pass the test in the first place? Maybe the pressure of TDC® had something to do with it, but even so, the question asked about "two kinds of oil", so A and C would be out already.

earendel wrote:

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$300 (Soap Box):
Introduced in 1898, what brand of soap got its name from the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it?
A. Ivory B. Neutrogena
C. Dove D. Palmolive

Spoiler

Kevin guessed A.

D. Palmolive (:05)

Llama

Maybe he should have stayed out of those bars. And I have to ask, how does someone who llamas like that manage to pass the test in the first place? Maybe the pressure of TDC® had something to do with it, but even so, the question asked about "two kinds of oil", so A and C would be out already.

Yes, The Damned Clock® had everything to do with it. He might have been trying out for the show for years, as many of us have, but a brain fart during the 15 seconds he had for that question cost him everything.

Remember when the explanation for having the easy first tier questions, in the first place, was to give the contestants a chance to settle their nerves before getting into some serious questions? TDC® cancels that out.

earendel wrote:

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Kevin Baker
Almena, WI
Owns a bar
First trip to NY and likes the bars here

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:$300 (Soap Box):
Introduced in 1898, what brand of soap got its name from the two kinds of oil that were used to produce it?
A. Ivory B. Neutrogena
C. Dove D. Palmolive

Spoiler

Kevin guessed A.

D. Palmolive (:05)

Llama

Maybe he should have stayed out of those bars. And I have to ask, how does someone who llamas like that manage to pass the test in the first place? Maybe the pressure of TDC® had something to do with it, but even so, the question asked about "two kinds of oil", so A and C would be out already.

I agree with Ear. The question is basically asking for a compound word. If anything, Neutrogena should have been a distractor, not... Ivory. Seriously, Ivo Oil and Ry Oil? Come on! After almost TEN YEARS of my home state of Wisconsin not having any llamas, this dumb guy ruins everything.

But I really don't think the clock was the problem. If you think that when he said "No?" after he answered might have been the case, I think it was because he knew he'd get it wrong. And besides, if you can't think of it in time, use a lifeline!

And I thought that elephant tusks were just used for piano keys.

Hey, don't forget Billiard balls!

Rule 1: Stay out of bars, at least before your show

Rule 2: ATA is there 'til you use it; if you need it, & have it, use it

I hate that clock, but agree that with this one it was probably not a "clock problem". More like a "didn't read question/didn't think" problem.

From Jeopardy Wed May 31 2006 for $1600

In 1898 Caleb Johnson sold this soap named for 2 types of oil used to make it; later the company merged with Colgate

ghostjmf wrote:I hate that clock, but agree that with this one it was probably not a "clock problem". More like a "didn't read question/didn't think" problem.

But if there wasn't the pressure from that clock, might he have taken time to re-read the question and think about it?

We'll never know, in his particular case, but before TDC, there was always that opportunity. Maybe Meredith would even suggest that the contestant think about it.

Marley says:

But if there wasn't the pressure from that clock, might he have taken time to re-read the question and think about it?

We'll never know, in his particular case, but before TDC, there was always that opportunity. Maybe Meredith would even suggest that the contestant think about it.

I'd like to think he'd at least have ATAed.

I admit all that "hit all bars last night" talk really burns me up. Hi! TPTB! I'd like to play your show, & I don't even have to be completely soused to do it!

Meredith has steered contestants into hanging lifelines, even while TDC ticks. I don't think she had time this time to do that. (Or maybe she could smell his breath, & was overcome?)

Everyone on this episode made big mistakes, most TDC fueled.
It was cringeworthy.

themanintheseersuckersuit wrote:

And I thought that elephant tusks were just used for piano keys.

Hey, don't forget Billiard balls!

Billiards have balls?

Second Chance wrote:Everyone on this episode made big mistakes, most TDC fueled.
It was cringeworthy.

Well, I could've been wrong about this one not being caused the clock but I really, really don't think Joyce and Sharon were victims of the clock. To me, it seemed like they were thinking a fair amount of time on the questions they lost on.

poor guy

owenziligation wrote:

Second Chance wrote:Everyone on this episode made big mistakes, most TDC fueled.
It was cringeworthy.

Well, I could've been wrong about this one not being caused the clock but I really, really don't think Joyce and Sharon were victims of the clock. To me, it seemed like they were thinking a fair amount of time on the questions they lost on.

True, and I did say "most." But if it werent' for TDC, I think there would be much better lifeline usage and not so many panic decisions. If Joyce had no godly idea what was in tonic, why wouldn't she ask the scientist ATE instead of double dippping. Shireen may not have wasted some lifelines and been able to utilize them better later if she had time to think about the questions more - who didn't learn the words to "On Top Of Old Smokey" as a kid... Sharon did do the best she could since she already used her PAF. I don't know how she could have gotten the Diddy twins answer - I pride myself on knowing this kind of crap and it was a mystery to me. (But not even a nut would name their kid "Sanity." That was a straight up play on the the group "Danity Kane.") The other day there was the gal who WAG'd and could've used her double dip. Some thought she forgot about it, but she'd just mentioned it moments earlier. etc. etc. It's all so easy for me to judge from here, tho - huh... But I'll just keep blaming everything on TDC cuz I hate it so.

Second Chance wrote:who didn't learn the words to "On Top Of Old Smokey" as a kid...

When this question came up, I said to GW that she'd use a lifeline, even before I saw the contestant's expression. This is as age-related as the question last week on the blue plate special. Faded phrases and songs. She may know the old camp song version, "On Top of Spaghetti", and never heard the original version or even realized that there was an original version.

gsabc wrote:

Second Chance wrote:who didn't learn the words to "On Top Of Old Smokey" as a kid...

When this question came up, I said to GW that she'd use a lifeline, even before I saw the contestant's expression. This is as age-related as the question last week on the blue plate special. Faded phrases and songs. She may know the old camp song version, "On Top of Spaghetti", and never heard the original version or even realized that there was an original version.

HAHAHAHA all I could think of watching it was "On Top of Spaghetti" and I sang it to myself trying to see if I could get a clue! On top of spaghetti...alll covered with cheese...I lost my poor meatball...when somebody sneezed.... Hmmmm but then I thought about it and said, I bet it's a mountain.

sunflower wrote:

gsabc wrote:

Second Chance wrote:who didn't learn the words to "On Top Of Old Smokey" as a kid...

When this question came up, I said to GW that she'd use a lifeline, even before I saw the contestant's expression. This is as age-related as the question last week on the blue plate special. Faded phrases and songs. She may know the old camp song version, "On Top of Spaghetti", and never heard the original version or even realized that there was an original version.

HAHAHAHA all I could think of watching it was "On Top of Spaghetti" and I sang it to myself trying to see if I could get a clue! On top of spaghetti...alll covered with cheese...I lost my poor meatball...when somebody sneezed.... Hmmmm but then I thought about it and said, I bet it's a mountain.

ok, ok. It's confirmed. I'm old as the hills.

Second Chance wrote:

sunflower wrote:

gsabc wrote:When this question came up, I said to GW that she'd use a lifeline, even before I saw the contestant's expression. This is as age-related as the question last week on the blue plate special. Faded phrases and songs. She may know the old camp song version, "On Top of Spaghetti", and never heard the original version or even realized that there was an original version.

HAHAHAHA all I could think of watching it was "On Top of Spaghetti" and I sang it to myself trying to see if I could get a clue! On top of spaghetti...alll covered with cheese...I lost my poor meatball...when somebody sneezed.... Hmmmm but then I thought about it and said, I bet it's a mountain.

ok, ok. It's confirmed. I'm old as the hills.

Nope.

If you're old as the hills--and the rightful possessor of the LS cellar--all you remember is:
On top of spaghetti...alll covered with cheese...da da da da meatball...da da da da da....


Well, I did remember the original title, at least.

ulysses5019 wrote:

themanintheseersuckersuit wrote:

And I thought that elephant tusks were just used for piano keys.

Hey, don't forget Billiard balls!

Billiards have balls?

How do you think you get baby billiards?

Wish I had known about elephant tusks back when I was alive...

ghostjmf wrote:I admit all that "hit all bars last night" talk really burns me up. Hi! TPTB! I'd like to play your show, & I don't even have to be completely soused to do it!

Meredith has steered contestants into hanging lifelines, even while TDC ticks. I don't think she had time this time to do that. (Or maybe she could smell his breath, & was overcome?)

ghost,

Is there ever a conclusion to which you won't leap?

There was no "hit all bars last night" talk. He is a bar owner and would, naturally, check out a few in NYC. All he said was that all of the ones he visited the night before were "fine." You have no basis on which to conclude whether he even drank or not, yet you state that he was "completely soused" a good 12-16 hours later and that MV might have been overcome by his breath (ostensibly reeking of liquor). With stretches like that, you should have been a first baseperson!

Estonut wrote:

ghostjmf wrote:I admit all that "hit all bars last night" talk really burns me up. Hi! TPTB! I'd like to play your show, & I don't even have to be completely soused to do it!

Meredith has steered contestants into hanging lifelines, even while TDC ticks. I don't think she had time this time to do that. (Or maybe she could smell his breath, & was overcome?)

ghost,

Is there ever a conclusion to which you won't leap?

There was no "hit all bars last night" talk. He is a bar owner and would, naturally, check out a few in NYC. All he said was that all of the ones he visited the night before were "fine." You have no basis on which to conclude whether he even drank or not, yet you state that he was "completely soused" a good 12-16 hours later and that MV might have been overcome by his breath (ostensibly reeking of liquor). With stretches like that, you should have been a first baseperson!

She can join my team!

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