Chicago, IL
high school math teacher
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only, and only on TV after first question answered)
At Your Service
King of Cliches
Statue of Limitations
On the Frontlines
For Real
Keep it Clean
Living Dangerously
Generous Benefits
Love Letters
$5000
Question 1 - (topic not shown)
Word by Michael Phelps at the 2012 Olympics, Speedo's "Fastskin" swimsuits mimic the drag-resistant properties of what animal's body surface?
A. Shark B. Beaver
C. Crab D. Platypus
Answer and value
A. Shark
Value: $5000
Bank: $5000
Value: $5000
Bank: $5000
Before anyone had a 401(k), what music legend married a woman whose full name has four "o"s and one "k"?
A. Johnny Cash B. Elvis Presley
C. John Lennon D. Frank Sinatra
Spoiler
Jerry started to go over the names and arrived at Yoko Ono, four O's and one K.
Answer and value
C. John Lennon
Value: $3K
Bank: $8K
Value: $3K
Bank: $8K
Question 3 - Generous Benefits
To let its employees enjoy the weather, what outdoors company shuts down its headquarters whenever it snows two feet within 24 hours?
A. L.L. Bean B. JanSport
C. Burton D. Billabong
ATA
A-52% B-12% C-24% D-12%
Spoiler
Jerry then said that was what he was leaning towards, and he was looking for a confirmation, so he will go with L.L. Bean, final answer.
Answer and value
C. Burton (Cedric mentioned they are a snowboard manufacturer)
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $1000 consolation
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $1000 consolation
Commercial break
Flashback/Question of the Day
What is the opening lyric to The Jackson 5's song "ABC"?
A. Sha na-na na na-na B. A buh-buh buh buh-buh
C. Fa la-la la la-la D. Duh do-do do do-do
QotD answer
B. A buh-buh buh buh-buh