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Joe Cimino
New Castle, DE
"Computer consultant by day and rock star by night"
Drummer
People like his long hair which he lets them touch

Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Working Hard
9 That Sounds Fun
8 Restaurant Revelry
7 Soccer Mom Popemobile
6 Down to Business
5 Satisfaction Not Guaranteed
4 Miss Rebellious America
3 Bestselling Books
2 Funny Business
1 Very Necessary

Topic Tree: (Randomized)
7 Soccer Mom Popemobile
10 Working Hard
5 Satisfaction Not Guaranteed
3 Bestselling Books
8 Restaurant Revelry
1 Very Necessary
6 Down to Business
4 Miss Rebellious America
9 That Sounds Fun
2 Funny Business



Question 1 - Level 2 Funny Business
Written in the past tense, what phrase appears on a popular graphic T-shirt that parodies a famous Nike tagline?
A. Had Milk B. Flew the Friendly Skies
C. Thought Different D. Just Did It

Answer and value

D. Just Did It
Value: $7K
Bank: $7K

Question 2 - Level 9 That Sounds Fun
When discussing "G-Force," a movie about special agent guinea pigs, who told GQ, "I will never smoke pot and agree to go to an audition again"?
A. Seth Rogen B. Will Ferrell
C. Zach Galifianakis D. Jack Black

JTQ

Joe said it seems an obscure quote and he is not sure the audience would know it.

Answer and value

C. Zach Galifianakis
Value: $100 jumped
Bank: $7000

Question 3 - Level 4 Miss Rebellious America
In 2013, Miss Kansas became the first Miss America contestant to show her what onstage?
A. Children B. Leg hair
C. Tattoos D. Cellulite

Answer and value

C. Tattoos
Value: $1000
Bank: $8000

Question 4 - Level 6 Down to Business
Though he gained fame from rapping, 50 Cent has reportedly made about $100 million from his investment in what company?
A. Ecko Unltd. B. Vitaminwater
C. Nutrisystem D. Rolex

ATA

Joe first said he is pretty sure this is vitamin water.

A. 11% B. 82%
C. 4% D. 3%

Answer and value

B. Vitaminwater
Value: $3000
Bank: $11K

Question 5 - Level 1 Very Necessary
According to the American Cancer Society, all men over 50 should speak to their doctor about getting a what?
A. Younger girlfriend B. Sports car
C. Toupee D. Prostate exam

Answer and value

D. Prostate exam
Value: $500
Bank: $11500

Commercial break

Joe brought his sister Claire and his mom also named Claire.

Question 6 - Level 8 Restaurant Revelry
In 2012, Las Vegas' Caesars Palace delighted diners and dismayed dieticians by opening a 500-item restaurant with what name?
A. Bacchanal Buffet B. Chariots of Seafood
C. Epicurious Cafe D. Cleopatra's Clam Bake

JTQ 2

Joe says he has never been to Vegas and this is a tough one

Answer and value

A. Bacchanal Buffet
Value: $2000 jumped
Bank: $11500

Question 7 - Level 3 Bestselling Books
Thought it riled Salem natives, what novel was an instant bestseller upon its 1850 release?
A. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn B. Uncle Tom's Cabin
C. Moby-Dick D. The Scarlet Letter

Spoiler

Joe said he is not positive about this but the only one up there that is a Massachusetts-based book is The Scarlet Letter
Final Answer
Cedric asked and Joe said he is very nervous right now.

Answer and value

D. The Scarlet Letter
Value: $15K
Bank: $26500

Question 8 - Level 5 Satisfaction Not Guaranteed
Saying "We Got a Lemon!" and "What About the Warranty?" Americans once staged a mock protest at the London business that made what?
A. Liberty Bell B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. George Washington's teeth D. Statue of Liberty

Answer and value

A. Liberty Bell
Value: $10K
Bank: $36500

Question 9- Level 10 Working Hard
Putting the "big" in "big business," Walmart's 2.2 million strong workforce is larger than the population of all but which of the following countries?
A. Cyprus B. Fiji
C. New Zealand D. Latvia

Spoiler

Joe said he had something in his gut and it is not Fiji
Knows there are a fair amount of people in N.Z.
Decides to go for it

Answer and value

C. New Zealand
Value: $5K
Bank: $41500

Commercial break

Question 10 - Level 7 Soccer Mom Popemobile
An apparent fan of hatchbacks and stick shifts, Pope Francis likes to drive around The Vatican in what "Popemobile" of choice?
A. 1983 Volkswagen 181 B. 1984 Renault 4
C. 1985 Fiat Panda 45 D. 1986 Peugeot 205

Spoiler

Joe wished he could say there is only one hatchback up there
Decided to walk away, final
Cedric revealed the answer and Joe reacted in frustration
Cedric asked and Joe said that was his gut

Answer and value

B. 1984 Renault 4
Value: known to be $25K
Bank: Walk: $20750

no break, on to next contestant

Question 2 - Level 9 That Sounds Fun
When discussing "G-Force," a movie about special agent guinea pigs, who told GQ, "I will never smoke pot and agree to go to an audition again"?
A. Seth Rogen B. Will Ferrell
C. Zach Galifianakis D. Jack Black

JTQ

Joe said it seems an obscure quote and he is not sure the audience would know it.

Answer and value

C. Zach Galifianakis
Value: $100 jumped
Bank: $7000

ATA

Question 4 - Level 6 Down to Business
Though he gained fame from rapping, 50 Cent has reportedly made about $100 million from his investment in what company?
A. Ecko Unltd. B. Vitaminwater
C. Nutrisystem D. Rolex

ATA

Joe first said he is pretty sure this is vitamin water.

A. 11% B. 82%
C. 4% D. 3%

Answer and value

B. Vitaminwater
Value: $3000
Bank: $11K

JTQ 1

Question 10 - Level 7 Soccer Mom Popemobile
An apparent fan of hatchbacks and stick shifts, Pope Francis likes to drive around The Vatican in what "Popemobile" of choice?
A. 1983 Volkswagen 181 B. 1984 Renault 4
C. 1985 Fiat Panda 45 D. 1986 Peugeot 205

Spoiler

Joe wished he could say there is only one hatchback up there
Decided to walk away, final
Cedric revealed the answer and Joe reacted in frustration
Cedric asked and Joe said that was his gut

Answer and value

B. 1984 Renault 4
Value: known to be $25K
Bank: Walk: $20750

JTQ 2

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Joe Cimino
New Castle, DE
"Computer consultant by day and rock star by night"
Drummer
People like his long hair which he lets them touch

There's that "Soccer Mom Popemobile" category again.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 2 - Level 9 That Sounds Fun
When discussing "G-Force," a movie about special agent guinea pigs, who told GQ, "I will never smoke pot and agree to go to an audition again"?
A. Seth Rogen B. Will Ferrell
C. Zach Galifianakis D. Jack Black

JTQ

Joe said it seems an obscure quote and he is not sure the audience would know it.

Answer and value

C. Zach Galifianakis
Value: $100 jumped
Bank: $7000

I think I'd try the ATA on this one.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 4 - Level 6 Down to Business
Though he gained fame from rapping, 50 Cent has reportedly made about $100 million from his investment in what company?
A. Ecko Unltd. B. Vitaminwater
C. Nutrisystem D. Rolex

ATA

Joe first said he is pretty sure this is vitamin water.

A. 11% B. 82%
C. 4% D. 3%

Answer and value

B. Vitaminwater
Value: $3000
Bank: $11K

I don't think he invested in it - I think he signed an endorsement deal that included shares of stock and possibly options.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 6 - Level 8 Restaurant Revelry
In 2012, Las Vegas' Caesars Palace delighted diners and dismayed dieticians by opening a 500-item restaurant with what name?
A. Bacchanal Buffet B. Chariots of Seafood
C. Epicurious Cafe D. Cleopatra's Clam Bake

JTQ 2

Joe says he has never been to Vegas and this is a tough one

Answer and value

A. Bacchanal Buffet
Value: $2000 jumped
Bank: $11500

I'll JTQ.

BBTranscriptTeam wrote:Question 10 - Level 7 Soccer Mom Popemobile
An apparent fan of hatchbacks and stick shifts, Pope Francis likes to drive around The Vatican in what "Popemobile" of choice?
A. 1983 Volkswagen 181 B. 1984 Renault 4
C. 1985 Fiat Panda 45 D. 1986 Peugeot 205

Spoiler

Joe wished he could say there is only one hatchback up there
Decided to walk away, final
Cedric revealed the answer and Joe reacted in frustration
Cedric asked and Joe said that was his gut

Answer and value

B. 1984 Renault 4
Value: known to be $25K
Bank: Walk: $20750

I don't know either, but since I have a JTQ remaining, I'll use it in order to get into Round 2.