Transcript 11/2/16 Brandon Stanton
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 5:51 pm
Brandon Stanton
Photographer
New York, N.Y.
Brandon’s blog “Humans of New York” has crowdfunded $10 million for charity, last year alone. Brandon’s +1 is his friend Michael.
$500
Which of these is NOT an actual NBC primetime drama about essential services in Illinois’ most populous city?
A: Chicago Fire B: Chicago Med
C: Chicago Chimney Sweeps D: Chicago P.D.
$1,000
Not just a status symbol, which of these at-work perks is also said to have health benefits, since increased natural sunlight can alleviate stress?
A: Corner office B: Stock options
C: Casual Friday D: K-Cup coffee maker
$2,000
In an interview, Kanye West cited both Picasso and Escobar as major influences behind his 2016 album, titled “The Life of” who?
A: Norman B: Sebastian
C: Ronald D: Pablo
Commercial break
$3,000
The source of 20% of all calories consumed worldwide, what did comedian Mitch Hedberg call the perfect food for when “you want to eat 2,000 of something”?
A: Almonds B: Rice
C: Brussels sprouts D: Grapefruits
$5,000
Now headquartered in a Pittsburgh skyscraper, what company’s website mentions the contributions of Andrew Carnegie?
A: Standard Oil B: Union Pacific Railroad
C: General Motors D: U.S. Steel
$7,000
While the majority of the film has to do with a different mode of transportation, the climax of what 1994 movie takes place on a subway?
A: Speed B: The Fast and the Furious
C: Easy Rider D: Top Gun
Commercial break
$10,000
Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the 2016 Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 45 seconds — so he ran the course at an average speed of about what?
A: 3.6 miles per hour B: 7.6 miles per hour
C: 11.8 miles per hour D: 15.6 miles per hour
$20,000
Though its 16 Tony Award nominations in 2016 did set a new mark, Hamilton’s 11 wins didn’t break the record of 12, set by what musical in 2001?
A: Phantom of the Opera B: The Producers
C: Rent D: The Book of Mormon
Commercial break
QotD
While many know to call 911 in an emergency, 811 was created to help answer questions from people who want to what?
A: Live on a boat B: Pilot their own airplane
C: Dig in the ground D: Cut down a tree
Photographer
New York, N.Y.
Brandon’s blog “Humans of New York” has crowdfunded $10 million for charity, last year alone. Brandon’s +1 is his friend Michael.
$500
Which of these is NOT an actual NBC primetime drama about essential services in Illinois’ most populous city?
A: Chicago Fire B: Chicago Med
C: Chicago Chimney Sweeps D: Chicago P.D.
Answer
C: Chicago Chimney Sweeps
Not just a status symbol, which of these at-work perks is also said to have health benefits, since increased natural sunlight can alleviate stress?
A: Corner office B: Stock options
C: Casual Friday D: K-Cup coffee maker
Answer
A: Corner office
In an interview, Kanye West cited both Picasso and Escobar as major influences behind his 2016 album, titled “The Life of” who?
A: Norman B: Sebastian
C: Ronald D: Pablo
Answer
D: Pablo
$3,000
The source of 20% of all calories consumed worldwide, what did comedian Mitch Hedberg call the perfect food for when “you want to eat 2,000 of something”?
A: Almonds B: Rice
C: Brussels sprouts D: Grapefruits
Answer
B: Rice
Now headquartered in a Pittsburgh skyscraper, what company’s website mentions the contributions of Andrew Carnegie?
A: Standard Oil B: Union Pacific Railroad
C: General Motors D: U.S. Steel
Answer
D: U.S. Steel
While the majority of the film has to do with a different mode of transportation, the climax of what 1994 movie takes place on a subway?
A: Speed B: The Fast and the Furious
C: Easy Rider D: Top Gun
50/50
50/50 leaves Speed and The Fast and the Furious.
Answer
A: Speed
$10,000
Lemi Berhanu Hayle won the 2016 Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 12 minutes, and 45 seconds — so he ran the course at an average speed of about what?
A: 3.6 miles per hour B: 7.6 miles per hour
C: 11.8 miles per hour D: 15.6 miles per hour
Answer
C: 11.8 miles per hour
Though its 16 Tony Award nominations in 2016 did set a new mark, Hamilton’s 11 wins didn’t break the record of 12, set by what musical in 2001?
A: Phantom of the Opera B: The Producers
C: Rent D: The Book of Mormon
ATA
A: 27% B: 31% C: 38% D: 4%
Brandon rules out Phantom of the Opera because it’s earlier, and The Book of Mormon because it’s more recent. He goes with the audience.
Brandon rules out Phantom of the Opera because it’s earlier, and The Book of Mormon because it’s more recent. He goes with the audience.
Answer
B: The Producers
Brandon wins $5,000.
Brandon wins $5,000.
QotD
While many know to call 911 in an emergency, 811 was created to help answer questions from people who want to what?
A: Live on a boat B: Pilot their own airplane
C: Dig in the ground D: Cut down a tree
Answer
C: Dig in the ground