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Daniel Herman
Ardsley, NY
19-year-old college student
Daniel says he has been watching the show since junior high and was inspired to join a friend on his high school trivia team that placed second in the nation
His mom Sharon is in the audience


Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Get the Phone
Presidential Commitment
Island Romance
National Hoarders
Food Trends
Write Stuff
What the Text
Really Big
Album Alias
Super Rich



Question 1 - Super Rich
Boasting of 11 bedrooms and a live-in butler, what superhero's fictional "manor" was given an actual estimated listing price of $32 million by a real estate site?
A. Batman B. Iron Man
C. Superman D. Spider-Man

Spoiler

Daniel says he knows it from the butler

Answer and value

A. Batman
Value: $2000
Bank: $2000

Question 2 - Album Alias
Releasing a 1968 album using a clever pseudonym, "Eivets Rednow" featured music by what famous musician?
A. Bob Dylan B. Jimi Hendrix
C. John Lennon D. Stevie Wonder

Spoiler

Daniel said the letters actually make the name Stevie Wonder

Answer and value

D. Stevie Wonder
Value: $15K
Bank: $17K

Question 3 - Really Big
Completed in 1930, which of these structures ended the Eiffel Tower's 41-year-run as the world's tallest structure?
A. The Gateway Arch B. Chrysler Building
C. Washington Monument D. Sears Tower

Spoiler

Daniel said right away that it is here in NY and is the...

Answer and value

B. Chrysler Building
Value: $5000
Bank: $22K

Question 4 - What the Text
In texting slang, the word "deets" is short for what?
A. Detours B. Details
C. Detectives D. Detergent

Answer and value

B. Details
Value: $25K!
Bank: $47K

Commercial break

Daniel got the call the day he arrived at college on the west coast.

Question 5 - Write Stuff
Published in 2006, "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is a collection of essays written by whom?
A. Diablo Cody B. Jane Campion
C. Nora Ephron D. Jane Fonda

Daniel said he is not really familiar with any of these people but has a feeling the audience would.

ATA

A-5% B-6% C-60% D-29%

Answer and value

C. Nora Ephron
Value: $3000
Bank: $50K

Question 6 - Food Trends
The popularity of what "superfood" grew out of a 1993 NASA report that it was protein-rich and could easily grow in space colonies?
A. Açaí B. Quinoa
C. Cacao D. Goji berries

Spoiler

Daniel said he actually eats this food a lot at college

Answer and value

B. Quinoa
Value: $1000
Bank: $51K

Question 7 - National Hoarders
With over 137 million artifacts, the Smithsonian Institution is commonly nicknamed "the Nation's" what?
A. Porch B. Kitchen
C. Living room D. Attic

Spoiler

Daniel said if it is anything like his grandpa's attic, it will be attic

Answer and value

D. Attic
Value: $7000
Bank: $58K

Question 8 - Island Romance
A private island off the coast of Croatia, Galesnjak has become a popular Valentine's Day spot because it resembles what shape?
A. Arrow B. Heart
C. Ring D. Rose

Spoiler

Daniel said Valentine's Day is all about love so B, Heart

Answer and value

B. Heart
Value: $10K
Bank: $68K

Commercial break

Daniel has had to keep this a secret from most people. When asked what he will use the money for, he said his bike is in the shop and needs repair, he might get a car instead, and would put money towards his thesis. He is majoring in math and physics and wants to combine quantum mechanics and cryptography.
Mere said she has no idea what he is talking about and does not care.
Daniel said it is using the probability that governs the atom to make codes.
Mere said she only knows he's got money

Flashback (2/6/2007, Play to Pay for Your Wedding Week)
Which of these movies features a scene-stealing wedding guest known as "the rapping granny"?
A. Muriel's Wedding B. The Wedding Banquet
C. My Big Fat Greek Wedding D. The Wedding Singer

Spoiler

D. The Wedding Singer

Question 9- Presidential Commitment
Which Presidential lovebirds hold the record for being married the longest?
A. George and Barbara Bush B. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
C. John and Abigail Adams D. Gerald and Betty Ford

JTQ 1

Daniel reasoned that Bush was relatively young and Carter was older, but he does not know how long Adams was married, and these are all before his time (bit of audience laughter).

Answer and value

A. George and Barbara Bush
Value: $100 JTQ
Bank: $68000

Time's up
Daniel is one question from round 2 and will return tomorrow.

Question 5 - Write Stuff
Published in 2006, "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is a collection of essays written by whom?
A. Diablo Cody B. Jane Campion
C. Nora Ephron D. Jane Fonda

Daniel said he is not really familiar with any of these people but has a feeling the audience would.

ATA

A-5% B-6% C-60% D-29%

Answer and value

C. Nora Ephron
Value: $3000
Bank: $50K

This musta come up on the Bored. I dunno how else I woulda known it.

Question 6 - Food Trends
The popularity of what "superfood" grew out of a 1993 NASA report that it was protein-rich and could easily grow in space colonies?
A. Açaí B. Quinoa
C. Cacao D. Goji berries

Spoiler

Daniel said he actually eats this food a lot at college

Answer and value

B. Quinoa
Value: $1000
Bank: $51K

This is wonderful stuff, tastes good, and people with celiac can eat it. I'm ready for it to start price deflation as it becomes more popular.

Question 9- Presidential Commitment
Which Presidential lovebirds hold the record for being married the longest?
A. George and Barbara Bush B. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
C. John and Abigail Adams D. Gerald and Betty Ford

JTQ 1

Daniel reasoned that Bush was relatively young and Carter was older, but he does not know how long Adams was married, and these are all before his time (bit of audience laughter).

Answer and value

A. George and Barbara Bush
Value: $100 JTQ
Bank: $68000

One of those things I should know but don't. JTQ.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Daniel Herman
Ardsley, NY
19-year-old college student
Daniel says he has been watching the show since junior high and was inspired to join a friend on his high school trivia team that placed second in the nation
His mom Sharon is in the audience


Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Get the Phone
Presidential Commitment
Island Romance
National Hoarders
Food Trends
Write Stuff
What the Text
Really Big
Album Alias
Super Rich



Question 1 - Super Rich
Boasting of 11 bedrooms and a live-in butler, what superhero's fictional "manor" was given an actual estimated listing price of $32 million by a real estate site?
A. Batman B. Iron Man
C. Superman D. Spider-Man

Spoiler

Daniel says he knows it from the butler

Answer and value

A. Batman
Value: $2000
Bank: $2000

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If my memory is serving right, that's a rather interesting order for those answers (and, indeed, a rather interesting correct answer). Why? To be continued...

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Daniel Herman
Ardsley, NY
19-year-old college student
Daniel says he has been watching the show since junior high and was inspired to join a friend on his high school trivia team that placed second in the nation
His mom Sharon is in the audience

Cue the ominous organ music.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 5 - Write Stuff
Published in 2006, "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is a collection of essays written by whom?
A. Diablo Cody B. Jane Campion
C. Nora Ephron D. Jane Fonda

Daniel said he is not really familiar with any of these people but has a feeling the audience would.

ATA

A-5% B-6% C-60% D-29%

Answer and value

C. Nora Ephron
Value: $3000
Bank: $50K

I'd JTQ.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 9- Presidential Commitment
Which Presidential lovebirds hold the record for being married the longest?
A. George and Barbara Bush B. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
C. John and Abigail Adams D. Gerald and Betty Ford

JTQ 1

Daniel reasoned that Bush was relatively young and Carter was older, but he does not know how long Adams was married, and these are all before his time (bit of audience laughter).

Answer and value

A. George and Barbara Bush
Value: $100 JTQ
Bank: $68000

Clearly Daniel had the two George Bushes confused.

OK, so he's doing much better than I thought he might. He even survived the Meredith curse - at one point she reminded Daniel that he hadn't used any lifelines yet, which is usually the prelude to the burning of lifelines in short order.

SportsFan68 wrote:

Question 5 - Write Stuff
Published in 2006, "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is a collection of essays written by whom?
A. Diablo Cody B. Jane Campion
C. Nora Ephron D. Jane Fonda

Daniel said he is not really familiar with any of these people but has a feeling the audience would.

ATA

A-5% B-6% C-60% D-29%

Answer and value

C. Nora Ephron
Value: $3000
Bank: $50K

This musta come up on the Bored. I dunno how else I woulda known it.

It was asked in a previous season -- I think two or three years ago. Then the question identified the author and asked what she had a bad feeling about. I think the guy said that he gave the correct answer because he didn't want to say the word "breast" on national television. --Bob

SportsFan68 wrote:

Question 5 - Write Stuff
Published in 2006, "I Feel Bad About My Neck" is a collection of essays written by whom?
A. Diablo Cody B. Jane Campion
C. Nora Ephron D. Jane Fonda

Daniel said he is not really familiar with any of these people but has a feeling the audience would.

ATA

A-5% B-6% C-60% D-29%

Answer and value

C. Nora Ephron
Value: $3000
Bank: $50K

This musta come up on the Bored. I dunno how else I woulda known it.

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