Transcript 11/10/2009 Casey LaPlante

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Casey LaPlante
Enfield, CT
Middle school librarian

Contestant #1

They open the show by introducing Tony Westmoreland, today's Tournament of 10 player, twice. They showed the potential $1M question that he would face later in the show. They would introduce him a total of seven times before his segment.

PAF is still available, but there is a celebrity question. Ken Jennings is introduced as the Expert available after the 5K level.

Topic Tree
Nostradamus
Womankind
Presidential Pets
Hormones
South America
In the News
U.S. Geography
Rock Stars
Tween Pop
CELEBRITY Q
The Olympics
Periodicals
Wordplay
Toys & Games
Fictional Characters

$500 (Fictional Characters):
Perhaps because he was raised by apes, which of these characters is commonly depicted thumping his chest?
A. Peter Pan B. Tarzan
C. Humpty Dumpty D. Dog the Bounty Hunter

Spoiler

B. Tarzan

$1000 (Toys & Games):
Which of these classic children's toys featured a full keyboard with letters arranged alphabetically?
A. Speak & Spell B. Lite-Brite
C. Big Wheel D. Magna Doodle

Spoiler

A. Speak & Spell :08

$2000 (Wordplay):
A hint to where he lives and works, the letters in "Jay Leno" can be rearranged to spell what?
A. Enjoy N.Y.C. B. Enjoy S.F.
C. Enjoy L.A. D. Enjoy D.C.

Spoiler

C. Enjoy L.A. (:06)

$3000 (Periodicals):
After 87 years in print, what magazine, known as a "pioneer of short-attention-span reading," filed for bankruptcy in 2009?
A. Time B. Sports Illustrated
C. New Yorker D. Reader's Digest

Spoiler

D. Reader's Digest :08

$5000 (The Olympics):
Starting in 2012, the Olympic Games will feature a women's competition in what sport, which was previously men-only?
A. Boxing B. Tennis
C. Basketball D. Cycling

Spoiler

A. Boxing (:09)

$7500 (CELEBRITY Q):

Celebrity

For those unlucky to get a red X or just the word "Image," it is Regis Philbin

Question text
My outfits on "Millionaire" inspired the "Regis" menswear line from Van Heusen, featuring paired shirts and ties that were what?
A. Striped B. Paisley
C. Plaid D. Monochromatic

Spoiler

D. Monochromatic (:23)
Regis also announces that her response is correct and wishes best of luck

$10K (Tween Pop):
What Jonas brother got engaged on July 1, 2009?
A. Frankie B. Kevin
C. Joe D. Nick

She knows which ones (3) are Jonas brothers but that only narrows it down to three

ATA at :14

ATA

A-4% B-40% C-24% D-32%

"Frankie isn't a Jonas brother"

ATE (Ken Jennings) at :07

ATE

Mere says she hopes KJ knows boy bands
KJ "Wow" "I would be lying if I said I ever listen to the Jonas brothers... Isn't Frankie one of the younger ones"
Casey lets KJ know he is not one of the band members
KJ says that means not to listen to him and he does not offer a guess

DD at :06

DD and answer

She first says she would go against the audience and choose D.
Wrong.
She then goes with the audience
B. Kevin (:02)

Commercial break


$12.5K (Rock Stars):
Which of these rock stars is a partial owner of Forbes magazine?
A. Elton John B. Bono
C. Sting D. Mick Jagger

Casey has no idea

PAF at :21

Choices: Kris (woman), Stafford Springs, CT
Caroline, Westerly RI
Daniel, Enfield, CT

PAF

Her friend Caroline- does not think Bono because he does all that charity work, would guess Mick Jagger not sure at all

Spoiler

Casey says she does not know how she would try and guess this. She decides to walk as time runs out
B. Bono (:00)

Walk: $10,000

[drew scheeler]

I, unfortunately, knew the JB question. Frankie is actually the youngest brother; he's ten or so, and is known as the "Bonus Jonas."

[Appa23]

KenJen turns in another disappointing turn as the "Expert", whiffing on a simple pop culture question.

[Appa23]

I, unfortunately, knew the JB question. Frankie is actually the youngest brother; he's ten or so, and is known as the "Bonus Jonas."

Nick dated Miley Cyrus.

Joe dumped Taylor Swift via a phone message. (What a dumb move!)

[Snaxx]

KenJen turns in another disappointing turn as the "Expert", whiffing on a simple pop culture question.

I guess don't ask Ken pop culture. The audience turned in only 40% too, perhaps they were older-skewing that day. FWIW this was one I knew, even the Bonus Jonas, because the radio station I listened to on Long Island bombarded us with Jonas stuff and since then I heard the Kevin engagement story on the news.

[MarleysGh0st]

I, unfortunately, knew the JB question. Frankie is actually the youngest brother; he's ten or so, and is known as the "Bonus Jonas."

So at least Ken is vindicated on that detail.

[MarleysGh0st]

KenJen turns in another disappointing turn as the "Expert", whiffing on a simple pop culture question.

Simple pop culture if you're a tweenage fan, perhaps. Maybe if Ken's kids were old enough to be fans, he'd have had a chance with this; otherwise, this was one of the least likely categories to be in his wheelhouse.

[Rexer25]

When the Jonas question came up, my immediate thought was "I'd like to call Annie and Molly".

[moonie]

Do you think it's possible that now that Ken Jen is a celebrity and not an avid wannabe gameshow contestant, that he doesnt pay attention to 'new' trivia?

Or maybe this pop culture stuff is so new that it is not regarded as true 'trivia'?

[Estonut]

KenJen turns in another disappointing turn as the "Expert", whiffing on a simple pop culture question.

Simple pop culture if you're a tweenage fan, perhaps. Maybe if Ken's kids were old enough to be fans, he'd have had a chance with this; otherwise, this was one of the least likely categories to be in his wheelhouse.

I would not consider this a "whiff." He didn't even get a chance to answer, as the contestant rejected him for what turned out to be a true preliminary statement.

[NellyLunatic1980]

$10K (Tween Pop):
What Jonas brother got engaged on July 1, 2009?
A. Frankie B. Kevin
C. Joe D. Nick

E. WGAS

ATA, curse at the audience's vote, then Double Dip on B and D.

$12.5K (Rock Stars):
Which of these rock stars is a partial owner of Forbes magazine?
A. Elton John B. Bono
C. Sting D. Mick Jagger

This looks like a WWOQ®. Is this really common enough knowledge for it to be valued at $12,500? I'd ask KenJen and hope for the best; otherwise, I'd be using my last lifeline (PAF).

[Jeemie]

KenJen turns in another disappointing turn as the "Expert", whiffing on a simple pop culture question.

Simple pop culture if you're a tweenage fan, perhaps. Maybe if Ken's kids were old enough to be fans, he'd have had a chance with this; otherwise, this was one of the least likely categories to be in his wheelhouse.

Agreed- I have a daughter the right age, otherwise forget me knowing this.

Ken does not have a child this age.

[Jeemie]

KenJen turns in another disappointing turn as the "Expert", whiffing on a simple pop culture question.

Simple pop culture if you're a tweenage fan, perhaps. Maybe if Ken's kids were old enough to be fans, he'd have had a chance with this; otherwise, this was one of the least likely categories to be in his wheelhouse.

I would not consider this a "whiff." He didn't even get a chance to answer, as the contestant rejected him for what turned out to be a true preliminary statement.

It wasn't a true opening statement.

Frankie is not a member of the band.

[MarleysGh0st]

Simple pop culture if you're a tweenage fan, perhaps. Maybe if Ken's kids were old enough to be fans, he'd have had a chance with this; otherwise, this was one of the least likely categories to be in his wheelhouse.

I would not consider this a "whiff." He didn't even get a chance to answer, as the contestant rejected him for what turned out to be a true preliminary statement.

It wasn't a true opening statement.

Frankie is not a member of the band.

The question reads "Which Jonas brother"; it doesn't specify a member of the Jonas Brothers band. If Frankie is indeed their brother and is indeed named Jonas, you're being awfully picky. And since Casey dismissed Ken's authority as an expert the instant he made that statement, she didn't give him an opportunity to expand on his reasoning.

[Jeemie]

I would not consider this a "whiff." He didn't even get a chance to answer, as the contestant rejected him for what turned out to be a true preliminary statement.

It wasn't a true opening statement.

Frankie is not a member of the band.

The question reads "Which Jonas brother"; it doesn't specify a member of the Jonas Brothers band. If Frankie is indeed their brother and is indeed named Jonas, you're being awfully picky. And since Casey dismissed Ken's authority as an expert the instant he made that statement, she didn't give him an opportunity to expand on his reasoning.

You're right.

My bad.

[earendel]

Casey LaPlante
Enfield, CT
Middle school librarian

$3000 (Periodicals):
After 87 years in print, what magazine, known as a "pioneer of short-attention-span reading," filed for bankruptcy in 2009?
A. Time B. Sports Illustrated
C. New Yorker D. Reader's Digest

Spoiler

D. Reader's Digest :08

If you take the first, second and fourth letters, you get "Red Digest", comrade. (Obscure M*A*S*H reference)

For those unlucky to get a red X or just the word "Image," it is Regis Philbin[/spoiler]
Question text
My outfits on "Millionaire" inspired the "Regis" menswear line from Van Heusen, featuring paired shirts and ties that were what?
A. Striped B. Paisley
C. Plaid D. Monochromatic

Spoiler

D. Monochromatic (:23)
Regis also announces that her response is correct and wishes best of luck

Nice to see Regis being acknowledged by CindyBAM. I wore a "Regis" tie for my first appearance on PTBAM - I told Regis about it and at the end of the show, as the credits were rolling, he actually looked to make sure.

$10K (Tween Pop):
What Jonas brother got engaged on July 1, 2009?
A. Frankie B. Kevin
C. Joe D. Nick

She knows which ones (3) are Jonas brothers but that only narrows it down to three

ATA at :14

ATA

A-4% B-40% C-24% D-32%

"Frankie isn't a Jonas brother"

ATE (Ken Jennings) at :07

ATE

Mere says she hopes KJ knows boy bands
KJ "Wow" "I would be lying if I said I ever listen to the Jonas brothers... Isn't Frankie one of the younger ones"
Casey lets KJ know he is not one of the band members
KJ says that means not to listen to him and he does not offer a guess

Good for Ken in that he didn't mislead the contestant.

DD at :06

DD and answer

She first says she would go against the audience and choose D.
Wrong.
She then goes with the audience
B. Kevin (:02)

I'd have burned through lifelines also on this one, starting with ATA. The disappointing percentages would have made me choose between PAF and ATE.

$12.5K (Rock Stars):
Which of these rock stars is a partial owner of Forbes magazine?
A. Elton John B. Bono
C. Sting D. Mick Jagger

Casey has no idea

PAF at :21

Choices: Kris (woman), Stafford Springs, CT
Caroline, Westerly RI
Daniel, Enfield, CT

PAF

Her friend Caroline- does not think Bono because he does all that charity work, would guess Mick Jagger not sure at all

Spoiler

Casey says she does not know how she would try and guess this. She decides to walk as time runs out
B. Bono (:00)

And here go my other lifelines. If I had used PAF on the Jonas question, it'd be time for ATE here and hope KJ knows the answer. I wouldn't use DD because I wouldn't be able to narrow the choices.