WWTBAM Bored

Transcript: Andrew Brubaker, Lancaster, PA
Aired in some markets on June 4 2012

Andrew is unemployed and a veteran of the Marine Corps
Has a young daughter whose birthday is next week. She made up a list of things she wants for her birthday, everything from a chameleon to a pot-bellied pig




Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Happy Anniversary
9 Don't Be Fooled
8 Something's Fishy
7 Stand By Your Man
6 Crimes of Fashion
5 TV PG
4 You Have No Messages
3 Power Rankings
2 English Version
1 Stage Names


Topic Tree: (Randomized)
1 Stage Names
10 Happy Anniversary
5 TV PG
4 You Have No Messages
9 Don't Be Fooled
7 Stand By Your Man
3 Power Rankings
8 Something's Fishy
6 Crimes of Fashion
2 English Version


Question 1 - Level 2 English Version
In England, which of these words is traditionally spelled with the final "e" and "r" reversed?
A. Chapter B. Master
C. Sister D. Theater

Spoiler

Andrew says he actually has done a lot of theater.

Answer and value

D. Theater
Value: $25K
Bank: $25K

Andrew's daughter's list is now THIS long.

Question 2 - Level 6 Crimes of Fashion
Part of a recent trend of crimes, thieves robbed a Houston beauty salon of $150,000 worth of what unlikely product?
A. Scissors B. Shampoo
C. Hair extensions D. Blow dryers

Spoiler

Andrew thinks he actually read this story

Answer and value

C. Hair extensions
Value: $500
Bank: $25500

Question 3 - Level 8 Something's Fishy
Because it tends to change color out of water, what fish is known as Dorado Maverikos, or Golden Maverick, in Spanish?
A. Flounder B. Mahi Mahi
C. Tilapia D. Trout

before ATA

Andrew verbally ruled out A and D, saying both B and C are delicious but he has never cooked Mahi Mahi. ATA

ATA

A-2% B-37% C-57% D-4%
Mere says Andrew might have influenced them.
Andrew says Mahi Mahi is a tropical fish, but tropical where? Does not sound very Spanish.

Andrew goes with the audience.

When the answer was revealed, he says "Oh, I should have gone with my gut"
Mere gave him a consoling hug

Answer and value

B. Mahi Mahi
Value: $not revealed
Bank: Consolation: $1000

Commercial break


Formerly-Club-Millionare Question
Several years after dropping out of Harvard, Bill Gates published a well-known mathematical paper on what mundane-sounding topic?
A. Sharpening pencils B. Jumping rope
C. Raking leaves D. Flipping pancakes

Answer

D. Flipping pancakes

Question 3 - Level 8 Something's Fishy
Because it tends to change color out of water, what fish is known as Dorado Maverikos, or Golden Maverick, in Spanish?
A. Flounder B. Mahi Mahi
C. Tilapia D. Trout

before ATA

Andrew verbally ruled out A and D, saying both B and C are delicious but he has never cooked Mahi Mahi. ATA

ATA

A-2% B-37% C-57% D-4%
Mere says Andrew might have influenced them.
Andrew says Mahi Mahi is a tropical fish, but tropical where? Does not sound very Spanish.

Andrew goes with the audience.

When the answer was revealed, he says "Oh, I should have gone with my gut"
Mere gave him a consoling hug

Answer and value

B. Mahi Mahi
Value: $not revealed
Bank: Consolation: $1000

JTQ.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Transcript: Andrew Brubaker, Lancaster, PA
Aired in some markets on June 4 2012

Hmmm...this was while the local station that carries BAM was off our cable but I can't imagine they'd air new episodes in some markets and not in all.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 2 - Level 6 Crimes of Fashion
Part of a recent trend of crimes, thieves robbed a Houston beauty salon of $150,000 worth of what unlikely product?
A. Scissors B. Shampoo
C. Hair extensions D. Blow dryers

Spoiler

Andrew thinks he actually read this story

Answer and value

C. Hair extensions
Value: $500
Bank: $25500

No idea. The audience might, so I'll ATA.
OK, so why would a salon have $150,000 worth of anything, much less hair extensions?

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 3 - Level 8 Something's Fishy
Because it tends to change color out of water, what fish is known as Dorado Maverikos, or Golden Maverick, in Spanish?
A. Flounder B. Mahi Mahi
C. Tilapia D. Trout

before ATA

Andrew verbally ruled out A and D, saying both B and C are delicious but he has never cooked Mahi Mahi. ATA

ATA

A-2% B-37% C-57% D-4%
Mere says Andrew might have influenced them.
Andrew says Mahi Mahi is a tropical fish, but tropical where? Does not sound very Spanish.

Andrew goes with the audience.

When the answer was revealed, he says "Oh, I should have gone with my gut"
Mere gave him a consoling hug

Answer and value

B. Mahi Mahi
Value: not revealed
Bank: Consolation: $1000

I'd JTQ since I've already used my ATA.

This show aired on 6/25 in some cities.