Transcript 05/07/2013 J.D. Hughes
Posted: Tue May 07, 2013 7:38 pm
J.D. Hughes
New York, NY
Bartender
Says his real passion is music and he has been a drummer for 35 years
He taught himself by playing along to his favorite music
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Everyone's a Critic
Taylor-Made
Charming Cities
Seasonal Changes
Prophet Problems
Dating Etiquette
Book Recycling
Lake Life
Are We Done Yet?
Odd Portraits
Question 1 - Odd Portraits
Hanging in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is an unusual mosaic portrait of Reagan by artist Peter Rocha made from what?
A. Gummy bears B. Jelly beans
C. Licorice sticks D. Pork rinds
Question 2 - Are We Done Yet?
The 2011 book "Bottom of the 33rd" chronicles the longest professional game in the history of what sport?
A. Basketball B. Baseball
C. Football D. Hockey
Question 3 - Lake Life
To keep an invasive species from spreading in its lakes, Arizona officials recently posted signs that cleverly read "Don't Move a" what?
A. Crab B. Turtle
C. Mussel D. Catfish
WWTBAM promo for contestant auditions at millionairetv.com
Commercial break
They discussed JD's nervousness "A little nervous energy is a good thing."
During the break JD said he did not eat before the show so he would not make a mess.
Question 4 - Book Recycling
What publication has long had a hole in its corner, allowing early Americans to hang it in outhouses and use its pages as toilet paper?
A. Roget's Thesaurus B. The Old Farmer's Almanac
C. Webster's Dictionary D. Rand-McNally Atlas
Question 5 - Dating Etiquette
If a couple on a date at a restaurant decides to "go Dutch", what will they do?
A. Swap entrees B. Eat under the table
C. Make out under the table D. Split the check
Question 6 - Prophet Problems
Following God's orders, the prophet Hosea married a promiscuous wife and named his second son Lo-Ammi, which is often translated as what?
A. Not mine B. Resembles the milkman
C. Paternity test D. Zero alimony
Question 7 - Seasonal Changes
According to the New York Times, television series have historically premiered in the fall to accommodate commercials for the latest versions of what?
A. Snacks B. Toys
C. Automobiles D. Women's clothes
Flashback question
In 1912, what former U.S. President famously delivered a speech in Milwaukee immediately after being shot in the chest?
A. Warren G. Harding B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Theodore Roosevelt D. William H. Taft
Question 8 - Charming Cities
In the 1970s, what city was given the nickname "Charm City" in order to turn around its poor public image?
A. Baltimore B. Detroit
C. Chicago D. Cleveland
Question 9- Taylor-Made
No hindrance to her career, Elizabeth Taylor was born with distichiasis, a rare condition that gave her what?
A. A vestigial tail B. A third kidney
C. An extra set of eyelashes D. A second row of teeth
JD returns tomorrow with no lifelines remaining
New York, NY
Bartender
Says his real passion is music and he has been a drummer for 35 years
He taught himself by playing along to his favorite music
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Everyone's a Critic
Taylor-Made
Charming Cities
Seasonal Changes
Prophet Problems
Dating Etiquette
Book Recycling
Lake Life
Are We Done Yet?
Odd Portraits
Question 1 - Odd Portraits
Hanging in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is an unusual mosaic portrait of Reagan by artist Peter Rocha made from what?
A. Gummy bears B. Jelly beans
C. Licorice sticks D. Pork rinds
Spoiler
JD says he knows Reagan was a big fan of jelly beans
Answer and value
B. Jelly beans
Value: $3000
Bank: $3000
Value: $3000
Bank: $3000
Question 2 - Are We Done Yet?
The 2011 book "Bottom of the 33rd" chronicles the longest professional game in the history of what sport?
A. Basketball B. Baseball
C. Football D. Hockey
Answer and value
B. Baseball
Value: $100
Bank: $3100
Value: $100
Bank: $3100
Spoiler
Mere: it was between the Rochester Red Wings and Pawtucket Red Sox. The PawSox (BOS AAA affiliate) won in the bottom of the 33rd.
To keep an invasive species from spreading in its lakes, Arizona officials recently posted signs that cleverly read "Don't Move a" what?
A. Crab B. Turtle
C. Mussel D. Catfish
Answer and value
C. Mussel
Value: $10K
Bank: $13100
Value: $10K
Bank: $13100
Commercial break
They discussed JD's nervousness "A little nervous energy is a good thing."
During the break JD said he did not eat before the show so he would not make a mess.
Question 4 - Book Recycling
What publication has long had a hole in its corner, allowing early Americans to hang it in outhouses and use its pages as toilet paper?
A. Roget's Thesaurus B. The Old Farmer's Almanac
C. Webster's Dictionary D. Rand-McNally Atlas
Spoiler
JD said he immediately thought it was something else. What? He thought it was a Sears catalog.
Early Americans. "I'm going to have to say The Old Farmer's Almanac, final."
Early Americans. "I'm going to have to say The Old Farmer's Almanac, final."
Answer and value
B. The Old Farmer's Almanac
Value: $7000
Bank: $20100
Value: $7000
Bank: $20100
Question 5 - Dating Etiquette
If a couple on a date at a restaurant decides to "go Dutch", what will they do?
A. Swap entrees B. Eat under the table
C. Make out under the table D. Split the check
Spoiler
Mere: "You're a single guy, right?"
JD "I'm all too single, my dear."
JD "I'm all too single, my dear."
Answer and value
D. Split the check
Value: $500
Bank: $20600
Value: $500
Bank: $20600
Following God's orders, the prophet Hosea married a promiscuous wife and named his second son Lo-Ammi, which is often translated as what?
A. Not mine B. Resembles the milkman
C. Paternity test D. Zero alimony
Answer and value
A. Not mine
Value: $15K
Bank: $35600
Value: $15K
Bank: $35600
According to the New York Times, television series have historically premiered in the fall to accommodate commercials for the latest versions of what?
A. Snacks B. Toys
C. Automobiles D. Women's clothes
ATA
JD first says snacks and women's clothes do not make sense. Latest versions of toys? "They don't really do toy versions that I think of."
"I'm strongly leaning towards automobiles. I think I'm going to ask the audience"
A. 1% B. 14%
C. 78% D. 7%
Mere says she does not know if JD influenced them. JD said they seem like a nice group.
"I'm strongly leaning towards automobiles. I think I'm going to ask the audience"
A. 1% B. 14%
C. 78% D. 7%
Mere says she does not know if JD influenced them. JD said they seem like a nice group.
Answer and value
C. Automobiles
Value: $2000
Bank: $37600
Value: $2000
Bank: $37600
Flashback question
In 1912, what former U.S. President famously delivered a speech in Milwaukee immediately after being shot in the chest?
A. Warren G. Harding B. Woodrow Wilson
C. Theodore Roosevelt D. William H. Taft
Flashback answer
C. Theodore Roosevelt
Question 8 - Charming Cities
In the 1970s, what city was given the nickname "Charm City" in order to turn around its poor public image?
A. Baltimore B. Detroit
C. Chicago D. Cleveland
JTQ 1
JD said if it was today he would say Detroit.
Answer and value
A. Baltimore
Value: $5000 jumped
Bank: $37600
Value: $5000 jumped
Bank: $37600
Question 9- Taylor-Made
No hindrance to her career, Elizabeth Taylor was born with distichiasis, a rare condition that gave her what?
A. A vestigial tail B. A third kidney
C. An extra set of eyelashes D. A second row of teeth
JTQ 2
"I have no clue whatsoever." Vestigial tail? Third Kidney? Said he has seen pictures of her and she did not seem to have extra teeth.
Extra set of eyelashes? She does have beautiful eyes of course. Repeats he has no clue.
Extra set of eyelashes? She does have beautiful eyes of course. Repeats he has no clue.
Answer and value
C. An extra set of eyelashes
Value: $1000 jumped (otherwise it would have been $25K; Mere called JD a lucky man)
Bank: $37600
Value: $1000 jumped (otherwise it would have been $25K; Mere called JD a lucky man)
Bank: $37600