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Diane Abruzzese
Brooklyn, NY
Retired bartender

Diane tried out over a dozen times before getting a happy card.
She passed the written test every time but one.

Meredith asks Diane what made the difference in getting chosen.
Diane said she begged.

Topic Tree:

10 Super Bowl Fans
9 The Dog House
8 Public Splits
7 Far Out Stories
6 The Whole Proof
5 Game Biology
4 Pleasure Principle
3 Other Uses
2 Creative Naming
1 Baby Gifts

Topic Tree: (randomized)

10 Super Bowl Fans
8 Public Splits
1 Baby Gifts
6 The Whole Proof
9 The Dog House
2 Creative Naming
5 Game Biology
3 Other Uses
4 Pleasure Principle
7 Far Out Stories

Question 1 - 7 Far Out Stories
In 2011, what country’s government reportedly discouraged TV dramas that feature time travel claiming they depict history in a frivolous way?
A. China
B. Australia
C. Russia
D. Turkey

JTQ 1

Spoiler

A. China
$25K
Bank - $0

Question 2 - 4 Pleasure Principle
Popularly referred to as a “coregasm,” a 20112 study found that 40% of the women surveyed reported experiencing sexual pleasure while engaging in what daily activity?
A. Commuting to work
B. Getting dressed
C. Working out at the gym
D. Sleeping

Spoiler

C. Working out at the gym
$500
Bank - $500

Question 3 - 3 Other Uses
According to its website, what confectionery’s container can be reused for a variety of things, including as an “emergency wilderness stove”?
A. Altoids
B. Life Savers
C. Orgbit
D. Tic Tac

Spoiler

A. Altoids
$15K
Bank - $15.500

Question 4 - 5 Game Biology
Pikachurin, a protein that helps the eyes transmit information to the brain, is named after a character from what video game?
A. Legend of Zelda
B. Pac-Man
C. Super Mario Bros.
D. Pokémon

Spoiler

D. Pokémon
$3K
Bank - $18,500

Question 5 - 2 Creative Naming
Named by blending the French words for “velvet” and “hook,” what invention was initially marketed as “the zipperless zipper”?
A. Nylon
B. Velcro
C. Pleather
D. Vinyl

Spoiler

B. Velcro
$5K
Bank - $23,500

Question 6 - 9 The Dog House
According to the American Kennel Club, which of the following is a breed of dog tat has lived in the White House during three presidencies?
A. Lhasa Apso
B. Chihuahua
C. Scottish terrier
D. Alaskan Malamute

Spoiler

C. Scottish terrier
$10K
Bank - $33,500

commercial break

Question 7 - 6 The Whole Proof
According to an oft-misquoted phrase that is centuries old, “the proof of the pudding is in the” what?
A. Cooling
B. Eating
C. Cleaning
D. Stirring

Spoiler

B. Eating
$1K
Bank - $34,500

Question 8 - 1 Baby Gifts
John Deere sells blue and pink baby bibs that are covered with pictures of what vehicles?
A. Bicycles
B. Canoes
C. Tractors
D. Helicopters

Spoiler

C. Tractors
$100
Bank - $34,600

Question 9 - 8 Public Splits
What rapper made news by posing with ex-wife Kelis’ green wedding dress for the cover of his 2012 album “Life is Good”?
A. Common
B. Ludacris
C. Nas
D. Mos Def

JTQ 2

Spoiler

C. Nas
$7K
Bank - $34,600

Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

ATA results

7% A. Drew Barrymore
19% B. John Candy
5% C. Molly Ringwald
69% D. Chuck Norris

Diane makes

Spoiler

Chuck Norris

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. John Candy
Diane leaves with $1K.

commercial break

Diane is as awesome in real life as she seemed on the show. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why the producers passed on her a dozen times. It was brutal watching the audience go so strongly for Chuck Norris, but I didn't meet anyone else in the green room better equipped to deal with a lousy break.

What felt really super awful, though, was that Diane and Clarence didn't get to play until their third day in the green room. So all that waiting and then... this.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Diane Abruzzese
Brooklyn, NY
Retired bartender

Diane tried out over a dozen times before getting a happy card.
She passed the written test every time but one.

Meredith asks Diane what made the difference in getting chosen.
Diane said she begged.

Diana further said that persistence pays off. That's demonstrably not true.

Hey, Meredith, why don't you call your APs on camera and have them tell us exactly why Diane's 12th time was the charm?

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

ATA results

7% A. Drew Barrymore
19% B. John Candy
5% C. Molly Ringwald
69% D. Chuck Norris

Diane makes

Spoiler

Chuck Norris

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. John Candy
Diane leaves with $1K.

Ouch!

I'd have needed lifelines on the same questions as Diane did, and gone down in flames the same way. What made Chuck Norris such an attractive distractor for the audience?

MarleysGh0st wrote:

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Diane Abruzzese
Brooklyn, NY
Retired bartender

Diane tried out over a dozen times before getting a happy card.
She passed the written test every time but one.

Meredith asks Diane what made the difference in getting chosen.
Diane said she begged.

Diana further said that persistence pays off. That's demonstrably not true.

Hey, Meredith, why don't you call your APs on camera and have them tell us exactly why Diane's 12th time was the charm?

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

ATA results

7% A. Drew Barrymore
19% B. John Candy
5% C. Molly Ringwald
69% D. Chuck Norris

Diane makes

Spoiler

Chuck Norris

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. John Candy
Diane leaves with $1K.

Ouch!

I'd have needed lifelines on the same questions as Diane did, and gone down in flames the same way. What made Chuck Norris such an attractive distractor for the audience?

Probably because he's the only one of the choices you'd think could fire up a football team. He's tough. It's a totally wicked distractor.

OK, that she went down in flames hurt because she was doing decently until then, & she's a standin for all of us frequent-attempted-fliers.

Question 1 - 7 Far Out Stories
In 2011, what country’s government reportedly discouraged TV dramas that feature time travel claiming they depict history in a frivolous way?
A. China
B. Australia
C. Russia
D. Turkey

JTQ 1

[Reveal] Spoiler:

I did not know this; had it down to the eventual right answer by "current govt's other regs" but would not have gone with it. JTQ1

Question 2 - 4 Pleasure Principle
Popularly referred to as a “coregasm,” a 20112 study found that 40% of the women surveyed reported experiencing sexual pleasure while engaging in what daily activity?
A. Commuting to work
B. Getting dressed
C. Working out at the gym
D. Sleeping

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Find this a repulsive Q from the advertised SNL staff-writers reportedly now writing BAM Qs. Also, wonder what group of women they're surveying, exactly. Guessed the right answer by the obnoxious name (people refer to "core exercises" for whatever reason) & would have gone with it.

Question 3 - 3 Other Uses
According to its website, what confectionery’s container can be reused for a variety of things, including as an “emergency wilderness stove”?
A. Altoids
B. Life Savers
C. Orgit
D. Tic Tac

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Yuch. I have no flippin' idea what Orgit is, to start with. I guess its "a confectionery", from the Q. I have never visited the web site of any of them. It would be hard to figure how Life Saver rolls or Tic Tac boxes could be used as a stove. Whereas an Altoids tin could be. In an emergency. In the wilderness. Helps I know they're sold in that little tin box. And I know Altoids are into ads with oddball "very English" archaic-winsomeness attempts, like "curiously strong".

Go for Altoids, hold my breath.

Question 4 - 5 Game Biology
Pikachurin, a protein that helps the eyes transmit information to the brain, is named after a character from what video game?
A. Legend of Zelda
B. Pac-Man
C. Super Mario Bros.
D. Pokémon

[Reveal] Spoiler:

No flaming idea. Pretty sure it isn't Mario Bros or Pac-Man, from what I've read about them. ATA

Question 5 - 2 Creative Naming
Named by blending the French words for “velvet” and “hook,” what invention was initially marketed as “the zipperless zipper”?
A. Nylon
B. Velcro
C. Pleather
D. Vinyl

[Reveal] Spoiler:

got it. Not that I speak French. From the description of what it does.

Question 6 - 9 The Dog House
According to the American Kennel Club, which of the following is a breed of dog tat has lived in the White House during three presidencies?
A. Lhasa Apso
B. Chihuahua
C. Scottish terrier
D. Alaskan Malamute

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Like contestant, I remembered Fala. Also, the late & very much missed Facto was a Lhasa, & I'm kinda up on Lhasa lore, so know that's not the answer. They're asking about 3 presidents, though. I have never read of a presidential chihuahua or malamute, so go with the "I know of one terrier" & hold breath.

Question 7 - 6 The Whole Proof
According to an oft-misquoted phrase that is centuries old, “the proof of the pudding is in the” what?
A. Cooling
B. Eating
C. Cleaning
D. Stirring

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Easy

Question 8 - 1 Baby Gifts
John Deere sells blue and pink baby bibs that are covered with pictures of what vehicles?
A. Bicycles
B. Canoes
C. Tractors
D. Helicopters

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Also easy.

Question 9 - 8 Public Splits
What rapper made news by posing with ex-wife Kelis’ green wedding dress for the cover of his 2012 album “Life is Good”?
A. Common
B. Ludacris
C. Nas
D. Mos Def

JTQ 2

[Reveal] Spoiler:

Even though I watch/read my share of gossip about characters I know nothing else about, I missed this one, & don't know which one was married to Kelis, who I also know nothing about. JTQ2

Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

[Reveal] Spoiler: ATA results

I do not know. This was long enough ago, though, that I don't believe Barrymore would have been old enough to attend unattended, & Ringwald might have been off radar too. Also, I'm not sure how high Montana's Barrymore/Ringwald consciousness would have been. I'm leaning toward Norris. I'd be very upset at having used up my ATA. (Whereas contestant was Dursted by them.)

I would probably go for Norris without the benefit of an ATA Dursting. And lose, of course. I like to think I'd walk with the $$ instead if I had a lot, but I'll have to go back & look at actual $$ amounts I'd have accumulated to see if walking would leave me "enough".

BBTranscriptTeam wrote: Diane Abruzzese
Brooklyn, NY
Retired bartender

Diane tried out over a dozen times before getting a happy card.
She passed the written test every time but one.

I'm sure Marley has posted an emoticon for this.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Meredith asks Diane what made the difference in getting chosen.
Diane said she begged.

Marley, have you tried this, or is your dignity still intact?

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 6 - 9 The Dog House
According to the American Kennel Club, which of the following is a breed of dog tat has lived in the White House during three presidencies?
A. Lhasa Apso
B. Chihuahua
C. Scottish terrier
D. Alaskan Malamute

Spoiler

C. Scottish terrier
$10K
Bank - $33,500

I don't think the audience would know this so I'll JTQ.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 9 - 8 Public Splits
What rapper made news by posing with ex-wife Kelis’ green wedding dress for the cover of his 2012 album “Life is Good”?
A. Common
B. Ludacris
C. Nas
D. Mos Def

JTQ 2

Spoiler

C. Nas
$7K
Bank - $34,600

Might as well ATA and hope.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

ATA results

7% A. Drew Barrymore
19% B. John Candy
5% C. Molly Ringwald
69% D. Chuck Norris

Diane makes

Spoiler

Chuck Norris

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. John Candy
Diane leaves with $1K.

I'd use my 2nd JTQ here. Is there something in this question that points (no pun intended) to the right answer? Maybe an inside joke of some sort?

In Question 3 is "Orgit" a typo for Orbit, a brand of gum?

elwoodblues wrote:In Question 3 is "Orgit" a typo for Orbit, a brand of gum?

Yes.

earendel wrote:

BBTranscriptTeam wrote: Diane Abruzzese
Brooklyn, NY
Retired bartender

Diane tried out over a dozen times before getting a happy card.
She passed the written test every time but one.

I'm sure Marley has posted an emoticon for this.

You peeked!



No, you never read ahead in the transcript threads. You know me well.

earendel wrote:

BBTranscriptTeam wrote: Diane Abruzzese
Brooklyn, NY
Retired bartender

Diane tried out over a dozen times before getting a happy card.
She passed the written test every time but one.

I'm sure Marley has posted an emoticon for this.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Meredith asks Diane what made the difference in getting chosen.
Diane said she begged.

Marley, have you tried this, or is your dignity still intact?

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 6 - 9 The Dog House
According to the American Kennel Club, which of the following is a breed of dog tat has lived in the White House during three presidencies?
A. Lhasa Apso
B. Chihuahua
C. Scottish terrier
D. Alaskan Malamute

Spoiler

C. Scottish terrier
$10K
Bank - $33,500

I don't think the audience would know this so I'll JTQ.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 9 - 8 Public Splits
What rapper made news by posing with ex-wife Kelis’ green wedding dress for the cover of his 2012 album “Life is Good”?
A. Common
B. Ludacris
C. Nas
D. Mos Def

JTQ 2

Spoiler

C. Nas
$7K
Bank - $34,600

Might as well ATA and hope.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

ATA results

7% A. Drew Barrymore
19% B. John Candy
5% C. Molly Ringwald
69% D. Chuck Norris

Diane makes

Spoiler

Chuck Norris

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. John Candy
Diane leaves with $1K.

I'd use my 2nd JTQ here. Is there something in this question that points (no pun intended) to the right answer? Maybe an inside joke of some sort?

I don't think so. You know it or you don't. It's just one of those random trivia factoids - I've heard of this a few places, but I can't imagine any way to figure it out if you didn't just know it. The idea was, it was so silly to point out John Candy that Montana's teammates began to relax.

ear asks:

I'd use my 2nd JTQ here. Is there something in this question that points (no pun intended) to the right answer? Maybe an inside joke of some sort?

It's an obscenely obscure Q for the "under 100K Qs". I think the pointers are

Spoiler

in question-writers this year reportedly being recruited from SNL, a show which was populated by a few alums of SCTV, a much funnier show. Candy was an SCTW alum. Though the question-writer probably wasn't born back when he was on. But it might be their form of obscure salute back to their buddies who still write for SNL.

Question 6 - 9 The Dog House
According to the American Kennel Club, which of the following is a breed of dog tat has lived in the White House during three presidencies?
A. Lhasa Apso
B. Chihuahua
C. Scottish terrier
D. Alaskan Malamute

Spoiler

C. Scottish terrier
$10K
Bank - $33,500

JTQ 1

Question 9 - 8 Public Splits
What rapper made news by posing with ex-wife Kelis’ green wedding dress for the cover of his 2012 album “Life is Good”?
A. Common
B. Ludacris
C. Nas
D. Mos Def

JTQ 2

Spoiler

C. Nas
$7K
Bank - $34,600

ATA -- Let's pretend they get it.

Question 10 – 10 Super Bowl Fans
Right before leading his 49ers on a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII, Joe Montana pointed into the crowd and said, “Hey, isn’t that…” who?
A. Drew Barrymore
B. John Candy
C. Molly Ringwald
D. Chuck Norris

ATA

ATA results

7% A. Drew Barrymore
19% B. John Candy
5% C. Molly Ringwald
69% D. Chuck Norris

Diane makes

Spoiler

Chuck Norris

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. John Candy
Diane leaves with $1K.

JTQ 2