Transcript 04/26/2011 Chris Velazco

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Chris Velazco
Cherry Hill, NJ
Student at Rutgers University
Spent a long time doing his hair to prepare for his appearance
He called his hair style "the wave" and it was good luck at his audition and school test


Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Presidential Stats
9 Kids Meals
8 Record Franchise
7 Nice Wheels
6 Elements of Production
5 Science Nonfiction
4 First Impressions
3 To the Theater
2 NBA Names
1 Kenny Rogers


Topic Tree: (Randomized)
6 Elements of Production
7 Nice Wheels
4 First Impressions
8 Record Franchise
3 To the Theater
9 Kids Meals
1 Kenny Rogers
10 Presidential Stats
5 Science Nonfiction
2 NBA Names





Question 1 - Level 2 NBA Names
The name of what California-based pro sports team was originally derived from a popular nickname for the state of Minnesota?
A. Los Angeles Lakers B. San Francisco Giants
C. San Diego Chargers D. Oakland Raiders

Chris says he hates to do it this early, but he will go with his gut and..

ATA

A-82% B-5% C-3% D-10%

Answer and value

A. Los Angeles Lakers
Value: $3000
Bank: $3000

Question 2 - Level 5 Science Nonfiction
What scientist titled his last book "Billions & Billions," a catchphrase with which he is closely associated?
A. Carl Sagan B. Albert Einstein
C. Richard Feynman D. Stephen Hawking

Spoiler

Chris said he could hear that man's voice in his head

Answer and value

A. Carl Sagan
Value: $10000
Bank: $13000

Question 3 - Level 10 Presidential Stats
Astonishingly said to weigh about 100 pounds, who was the lightest U.S. president?
A. John Adams B. James Madison
C. Martin Van Buren D. Benjamin Harrison


JTQ 1

Answer and value

B. James Madison
Value: ($100)
Bank: $13000

Question 4 - Level 1 Kenny Rogers
A Kenny Rogers hit about what figure warns, "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em"?
A. The Outlaw B. The Barkeeper
C. The Cowboy D. The Gambler

Spoiler

Chris said he is pretty sure but not 100% sure

Answer and value

D. The Gambler
Value: $7000
Bank: $20K

Commercial break

Chris wants to buy his dad a car, since he drives an old beat-up one.


Question 5 - Level 9 Kids Meals
The kids TV series "iCarly" launched what bizarre food fad, which is now popular with tweens?
A. Tuna fish brownies B. Macaroni pizza
C. Spaghetti tacos D. Peanut butter meatloaf

JTQ 2

Chris is not familiar with the show, although his sister is

Answer and value

C. Spaghetti tacos
Value: ($500)
Bank: $20K

Question 6 - Level 3 To the Theater
Used to symbolize theater, a smiling mask and a frowning mask stand for the genres of comedy and what?
A. Romance B. Tragedy
C. History D. Mystery

Chris described himself as a bit of a "theater nerd"

Answer and value

B. Tragedy
Value: $15K
Bank: $35000

Question 7 - Level 8 Record Franchise
In 2010, the Guinness World Records honored what as the "Most Successful" horror franchise in history?
A. Saw B. Friday the 13th
C. A Nightmare on Elm Street D. Halloween

Spoiler

Chris said his gut feeling is Friday the 13th
Mere asked what his wave is saying, and Chris says his wave is quiet

Answer and value

A. Saw
Value: not shown
Bank: Chris walked with $17500

Commercial break

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Chris Velazco
Cherry Hill, NJ
Student at Rutgers University
Spent a long time doing his hair to prepare for his appearance
He called his hair style "the wave" and it was good luck at his audition and school test

Law school, I believe.

Question 1 - Level 2 NBA Names
The name of what California-based pro sports team was originally derived from a popular nickname for the state of Minnesota?
A. Los Angeles Lakers B. San Francisco Giants
C. San Diego Chargers D. Oakland Raiders

Chris says he hates to do it this early, but he will go with his gut and..

ATA

A-82% B-5% C-3% D-10%

Answer and value

A. Los Angeles Lakers
Value: $3000
Bank: $3000

Really? He couldn't figure this one out? So much for "the wave".

Question 3 - Level 10 Presidential Stats
Astonishingly said to weigh about 100 pounds, who was the lightest U.S. president?
A. John Adams B. James Madison
C. Martin Van Buren D. Benjamin Harrison


JTQ 1

Answer and value

B. James Madison
Value: ($100)
Bank: $13000

Figured it was either Adams or Madison, but had no way of narrowing it down. I'll JTQ.

Question 5 - Level 9 Kids Meals
The kids TV series "iCarly" launched what bizarre food fad, which is now popular with tweens?
A. Tuna fish brownies B. Macaroni pizza
C. Spaghetti tacos D. Peanut butter meatloaf

JTQ 2

Chris is not familiar with the show, although his sister is

Answer and value

C. Spaghetti tacos
Value: ($500)
Bank: $20K

I have to confess that I knew this one - my grandson likes this show.

Question 7 - Level 8 Record Franchise
In 2010, the Guinness World Records honored what as the "Most Successful" horror franchise in history?
A. Saw B. Friday the 13th
C. A Nightmare on Elm Street D. Halloween

Spoiler

Chris said his gut feeling is Friday the 13th
Mere asked what his wave is saying, and Chris says his wave is quiet

Answer and value

A. Saw
Value: not shown
Bank: Chris walked with $17500

Hey, it's a pop culture question that I actually know!

[Snaxx]

Chris Velazco
Cherry Hill, NJ
Student at Rutgers University
Spent a long time doing his hair to prepare for his appearance
He called his hair style "the wave" and it was good luck at his audition and school test

Law school, I believe.

I forgot to mention in the transcript they later mentioned he is a 22-yo senior. May have mentioned law school bound.
Rutgers has a law school in Camden, NJ near his listed home.

[Estonut]

Question 5 - Level 9 Kids Meals
The kids TV series "iCarly" launched what bizarre food fad, which is now popular with tweens?
A. Tuna fish brownies B. Macaroni pizza
C. Spaghetti tacos D. Peanut butter meatloaf

JTQ 2

Chris is not familiar with the show, although his sister is

Answer and value

C. Spaghetti tacos
Value: ($500)
Bank: $20K

I think someone predicted this question here.

[vettech]

Question 5 - Level 9 Kids Meals
The kids TV series "iCarly" launched what bizarre food fad, which is now popular with tweens?
A. Tuna fish brownies B. Macaroni pizza
C. Spaghetti tacos D. Peanut butter meatloaf

JTQ 2

Chris is not familiar with the show, although his sister is

Answer and value

C. Spaghetti tacos
Value: ($500)
Bank: $20K

I think someone predicted this question here.

So that's where I saw it!

Chris is a nice kid. And this isn't his first TV appearance:

[MarleysGh0st]

Here's an article about Chris's appearance.

http://www.courierpostonline.com/articl ... ire-today-

Prior to the show, Velazco joked about spending a possible million on walling his place with iPads so he could bask in the glow of the Internet.

[SportsFan68]

Question 7 - Level 8 Record Franchise
In 2010, the Guinness World Records honored what as the "Most Successful" horror franchise in history?
A. Saw B. Friday the 13th
C. A Nightmare on Elm Street D. Halloween

This was a question on FB Millionaire. I was out of lifelines but fairly confidently answered Friday the 13th ... shows what I know.