Newton, MA
Fire lieutenant with ten years experience
Aspired to be a firefighter since he was a child and his mother took him around the fire house with his grandfather.
Two of his past recruits nominated him as most likely to set his own house on fire so he can put it out.
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Puzzling Puzzle
Adults Only
Big Business
It's Complicated
Write stuff
Big Fan
Paradise on Wheels
Name Change
Rites and Rituals
Wit to Wear
Question 1 - Wit to Wear
A popular joke T-shirt reads "Practice Safe Lunch. Use a" what?
A. Vinaigrette B. Bread
C. Condiment D. Herb
Answer and value
C. Condiment
Value: $7000
Bank: $7000
Value: $7000
Bank: $7000
According to a survey by VISA, the cost of what high-school rite of passage is on the rise, with bills averaging a staggering $1,078 in 2012?
A. Buying a car B. Senior prom
C. Wisdom tooth extraction D. Graduation party
Spoiler
Michael "Rite of passage...Well, I can tell you I never went to my senior prom"
Explains that he did not have a girlfriend and it wasn't particularly important to him.
He figures it can get expensive with the limo, tux or dress.
A graduation party can be expensive.
I'm gonna have to ask the audience.
Explains that he did not have a girlfriend and it wasn't particularly important to him.
He figures it can get expensive with the limo, tux or dress.
A graduation party can be expensive.
I'm gonna have to ask the audience.
ATA result
A. 0% B. 90%
C. 3% D. 7%
C. 3% D. 7%
Answer and value
B. Senior prom
Value: $5000
Bank: $12000
Value: $5000
Bank: $12000
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Question 3 - Name Change
Despite periodic efforts to change it, the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C. is officially named after what controversial historical figure?
A. Henry A. Kissinger B. J. Edgar Hoover
C. Warren G. Harding D. Joseph R. McCarthy
JTQ 1
Michael is thinking J. Edgar Hoover. "I know Hoover was very controversial, liked to dress in women's clothing"
Mere then pointed out that Michael's info card said that he once wore a woman's bikini to a party.
Michael said "Maybe I did" and volunteered to do that again if he wins the million.
"I'm thinking Hoover, he was the founder of the FBI, the first head, I think DiCaprio just played him" (in a movie)
"I hate to do it, but I need to jump the question"
Mere then pointed out that Michael's info card said that he once wore a woman's bikini to a party.
Michael said "Maybe I did" and volunteered to do that again if he wins the million.
"I'm thinking Hoover, he was the founder of the FBI, the first head, I think DiCaprio just played him" (in a movie)
"I hate to do it, but I need to jump the question"
Answer and value
B. J. Edgar Hoover
Value: $2000 jumped
Bank: $12000
Value: $2000 jumped
Bank: $12000
Question 4 - Paradise on Wheels
Roughly 700 years before Olivia Newton-John donned roller skates, Xanadu was the summer capital of which Far Eastern dynasty?
A. Yuan B. Qing
C. Shang D. Song
JTQ 2
Michael did not indicate any idea of the answer and Mere agreed it was a tough question.
Answer and value
A. Yuan
Value: $100 jumped
Bank: $12000
Value: $100 jumped
Bank: $12000
Question 5 - Big Fan
Because he is a big fan of the Delta Blues, it is no surprise that Morgan Freeman opened his first blues club in what Southern town?
A. Savannah, GA B. Clarksdale, MS
C. Birmingham, AL D. New Orleans, LA
Spoiler
"Delta Blues, New Orleans, final answer"
Answer and value
B. Clarksdale, MS
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $1000 (consolation)
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $1000 (consolation)
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