Transcript 09/29/11 - Chad Mosher (chad1m)

[ulysses5019]

It's been awhile since I've been here (AGAIN), but I just turned on BAM tonight & saw Chad. I didn't realize he was on this bored, but then again, how many years ago was it that I was "on bored"?

Chad, did you audition in LV in the morning? I'm pretty sure I saw you there, when you (of course) passed & I did not. I can't wait to see the rest of your appearance tomorrow!!

Here's his interview today on his local station:

http://www.abc12.com/video?clipId=63016 ... Start=true

I hope this shows up.

[peacock2121]

I was most impressed with your choice to run through the list alphabetically. I'm afraid I'd overlook one, so I'd tend to envision a map and go through it geographically, region by region. Bravo, sir!

http://wwtbambored.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36448

Now, to be fair, he knew the answer, so this didn't really matter- I suspect he was hamming it up a little with the knowledge of the states.

But see, Marley!

You can make nerdy fun and enjoyable TV!

He did make that fun!

I loved the TV showmanship.

[peacock2121]

Now, to be fair, he knew the answer, so this didn't really matter- I suspect he was hamming it up a little with the knowledge of the states.

And as you pointed out in another thread, he may have missed one or two. In any event, I wasn't about to try transcribing that verbatim. That's what YouTube is for!

But see, Marley!

You can make nerdy fun and enjoyable TV!

I know that and you know that. But as a general principle, the APs don't believe it.

Maybe one can make nerdy fun and enjoyable during an interview.

[peacock2121]

Nice, friendly, happy, nerdy dude from Michigan.

I don't want to hijack Chad's transcript thread with an audition policy debate, today.

awe..... why not?

Those conversations are so much fun!

[peacock2121]

Thanks for the comments so far folks!

Okay, I suppose if you've never heard the phrase before, "pillow sham" sounds just as illogical as "pillow ruse".

But it was Q1, and no one wants to flame on the first question...so I'll cut you a LITTLE slack...

Well, being as vague as possible to not to incite spoilers, there was something cut (whether it will air in the future or will never see the light of day, I don't know) between Robin's game and my game where... let's just say a person's full potential was not reached similarly to what Jeemie said. (This was easily figured out by seeing this person leave the green room and being called to play five minutes later and was confirmed by my friends later.) Knowing this and not being entirely able to eliminate "ruse," I didn't want to follow in those footsteps and chose to play it safely.

http://wwtbambored.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36448
Now, to be fair, he knew the answer, so this didn't really matter- I suspect he was hamming it up a little with the knowledge of the states.

I noticed that afterward. I was just double checking one more time to make sure there wasn't any other monosyllabic state. I figured if I have the time and the knowledge at my arsenal, I might as well use it.

Nice, friendly, happy, nerdy dude from Michigan.

I might start putting this on my business card..

I love that about you.

[peacock2121]

Very fun watching!

How lucky can you get?!?

Double the 25K!!!!

My heart skipped a beat when you yelled for it and there it was!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!

[themanwho]

The second question was complete garbage... who wouldn't have said Esquire?

Spoiler

People who read The Economist?

Spoiler

And people who read Esquire. They stopped running letters last years, and they weren't addressed "Sirs" even then.

[vettech]

Question #6 - Level 7: Stately Speech
Maine is linguistically unique because it is the only U.S. state with what?

A: One syllable B: The letter N
C: Three vowels D: Five letters

Answer/Value/Bank

A: One syllable
Question Value: $7,000
Bank: $85,000

If this had been in my stack you would've been witness to a little happy dance to my home's shout out, since of course I had the answer before the choices even came up! As it was, I just did a little dance on Chad's behalf.

[JBillyGirl]

Wow! That was terrific! Loved your running through the states like that. Good for you for jumping the magazine question; I think I'd have blown it and gone for Esquire. You were very entertaining; can't wait to see you again today!

[earendel]

Double Your Money Week

Chad Mosher
Flint, MI

Meredith says Chad is a quiz bowl coach and a substitute special ed teacher and he's also a huge lover of game shows.

Chad: Big game show fan! Ever since I was three days old, my mother told me that I used to laugh and cry with the sound effects on Wheel of Fortune, so--

Meredith: Really!

Chad: I know!

Meredith: It's in you! It's in your blood.

Chad: The bankrupt noise goes and I'd start crying! I don't know!

Meredith: But your favorite game show has to be--

Chad: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire!

C'mon, Mere, do you have to beg for accolades?

Question #1 - Level 2: Home Fixings
Which of these words can be used to describe both a deceitful trick and an ornamental pillow covering?

A: Sham B: Hoax
C: Fraud D: Ruse

Chad: I have an idea, but it's not strong enough! I mean-- I hear sham and I think "Sham Wow." I mean-- But you wouldn't put that on a pillow! I gotta ask the audience, Meredith, I'm not completely sure.

ATA

A: 95% B: 1% C: 1% D: 3%

Answer/Value/Bank

A: Sham
Question Value: $10,000
Bank: $10,000

OK, I was surprised that Chad didn't know this, but elwing pointed out that he's a young, single man, so the term probably isn't part of his vocabulary. (Chad, I'll be interested to read your comments.)

Question #2 - Level 9: Male Call
Though its editorial staff currently includes women, what magazine publishes its letters to the editor by having them all addressed to "Sir"?

A: Esquire B: National Geographic
C: The Economist D: Popular Mechanics

Chad: Again, I don't know. I mean, I think Esquire might make sense. I mean--National Geographic, Popular Mechanics--The Economist is another one I'm thinking of. I mean, I don't think of any traditional female economists. I'm gonna have to jump! I'm going to jump the question.

Answer/Value/Bank

C: The Economist
Question Value: $1,000
Bank: $10,000

I know it's not National Geographic, but aside from that I'm clueless. Like Chad I'll JTQ.

Question #4 - Level 5: Literary Legality (DOUBLE MONEY)
In the dystopian society of "Fahrenheit 451," which of these businesses would be burned to the ground?

A: Raymour & Flanigan B:Abercrombie & Fitch
C: Smith & Wollensky D: Barnes & Noble

Chad: Well, I'm pretty sure that Fahrenheit 451 was all about

Spoiler

book burning,

so the only logical choice here, I believe, would be

Spoiler

D: Barnes & Noble,

final answer.

Answer/Value/Bank

D: Barnes & Noble
Question Value: $25,000 doubled to $50,000
Bank: $75,000

WTG!

Chad runs over to high-five two guys in the companion seats, who are not identified.[/quote
I was wondering if they might be BBs. Care to clue us in, Chad?

Question #6 - Level 7: Stately Speech
Maine is linguistically unique because it is the only U.S. state with what?

A: One syllable B: The letter N
C: Three vowels D: Five letters

Chad quickly eliminates the other choices by naming other states that match those answers, then he runs through the entire list of states, alphabetically.

Chad: The only one that makes sense is

Spoiler

one syllable

, final answer!

Meredith: What I can't figure out is how you didn't know "sham" in the beginning and you know this stuff!

Answer/Value/Bank

A: One syllable
Question Value: $7,000
Bank: $85,000

I'm surprised you didn't sing the Animaniacs version of the states. Oh, and you left out my home state, Oklahoma.

Looking forward to your return engagement, Chad.

[earendel]

Question #6 - Level 7: Stately Speech
Maine is linguistically unique because it is the only U.S. state with what?

A: One syllable B: The letter N
C: Three vowels D: Five letters

Chad quickly eliminates the other choices by naming other states that match those answers, then he runs through the entire list of states, alphabetically.

Chad: The only one that makes sense is

Spoiler

one syllable

, final answer!

Meredith: What I can't figure out is how you didn't know "sham" in the beginning and you know this stuff!

Answer/Value/Bank

A: One syllable
Question Value: $7,000
Bank: $85,000

Now this was absolutely fantastic! I was most impressed with your choice to run through the list alphabetically. I'm afraid I'd overlook one, so I'd tend to envision a map and go through it geographically, region by region. Bravo, sir!

I think he was just showing off. He had already eliminated all the other answers, noting that Michigan had an "n", Louisiana and Alabama had three (or more vowels). He didn't say, but probably knew, that Idaho had five letters. Of course where better to show off than on a game show?

[earendel]

Now, to be fair, he knew the answer, so this didn't really matter- I suspect he was hamming it up a little with the knowledge of the states.

And as you pointed out in another thread, he may have missed one or two. In any event, I wasn't about to try transcribing that verbatim. That's what YouTube is for!

But see, Marley!

You can make nerdy fun and enjoyable TV!

I know that and you know that. But as a general principle, the APs don't believe it.

Maybe one can make nerdy fun and enjoyable during an interview.

I think it is possible to "make nerdy fun and enjoyable during an interview" but that assumes that one has the personality to pull it off. I don't, which is probably why I haven't been asked to be on J!.

[MarleysGh0st]

Repeating this mantra to myself:

They're only reading and responding to posts one at a time in sequence.
They're only reading and responding to posts one at a time in sequence.
They're not trying to hijack Chad's thread with this debate.
They're only reading and responding to posts one at a time in sequence.

[MarleysGh0st]

Okay, so what's the etymology for the phrase "pillow sham", anyway?

Merriam-Webster only addresses the "hoax" meaning of sham.

Origin of SHAM
perhaps from English dialect sham shame, alteration of English shame
First Known Use: 1677

Dictionary.com give a date for its origin, but doesn't explain it.

pillow sham
 
noun
an ornamental cover laid over a bed pillow.
Origin:
1870–75

A quick glance at some other Google hits have explanations of what a pillow sham is, but not why it's called that, particularly when there's a perfectly utilitarian word--pillowcase--for a case that encloses a pillow!

Enquiring minds want to know!

[peacock2121]

Repeating this mantra to myself:

They're only reading and responding to posts one at a time in sequence.
They're only reading and responding to posts one at a time in sequence.
They're not trying to hijack Chad's thread with this debate.
They're only reading and responding to posts one at a time in sequence.

Good mantra!

Keep saying it to keep your sanity.

Good mantra!

[Bob Juch]

Okay, so what's the etymology for the phrase "pillow sham", anyway?

Merriam-Webster only addresses the "hoax" meaning of sham.

Origin of SHAM
perhaps from English dialect sham shame, alteration of English shame
First Known Use: 1677

Dictionary.com give a date for its origin, but doesn't explain it.

pillow sham
 
noun
an ornamental cover laid over a bed pillow.
Origin:
1870–75

A quick glance at some other Google hits have explanations of what a pillow sham is, but not why it's called that, particularly when there's a perfectly utilitarian word--pillowcase--for a case that encloses a pillow!

Enquiring minds want to know!

Probably because it's a cover and not part of the pillow itself.

[peacock2121]

My pillow go inside the sham. It's just prettier than a plain old pillowcase.

[earendel]

Okay, so what's the etymology for the phrase "pillow sham", anyway?

Merriam-Webster only addresses the "hoax" meaning of sham.

Origin of SHAM
perhaps from English dialect sham shame, alteration of English shame
First Known Use: 1677

Dictionary.com give a date for its origin, but doesn't explain it.

pillow sham
 
noun
an ornamental cover laid over a bed pillow.
Origin:
1870–75

A quick glance at some other Google hits have explanations of what a pillow sham is, but not why it's called that, particularly when there's a perfectly utilitarian word--pillowcase--for a case that encloses a pillow!

Enquiring minds want to know!

The Online Etymology Dictionary has this entry:

sham (n.)
1670s, "a trick, a hoax, a fraud," perhaps from sham, a northern dialectal variant of shame (q.v.). Sense of "Something meant to be mistaken for something else" is from 1728. The meaning in pillow-sham (1721) is from the notion of "counterfeit." The adj. is attested from 1680s; the verb from 1670s. Related: Shammed; shamming. Shamateur "amateur sportsman who acts like a professional" is from 1896.

If this is right, then the word in this context has been around for quite a while.

[MarleysGh0st]

My pillow go inside the sham. It's just prettier than a plain old pillowcase.

But where did the name come from?

[peacock2121]

My pillow go inside the sham. It's just prettier than a plain old pillowcase.

But where did the name come from?

The package I bought the sham in.

[silvercamaro]

My pillow go inside the sham. It's just prettier than a plain old pillowcase.

But where did the name come from?

It looks like a pillow, it's shaped like a pillow, and it probably has an actual pillow inside -- but it's not intended to be used as a pillow by putting your head on it and sleeping. Pillow shams are intended to be decorative, and some are quite ornate with embroidery, quilting, other special stitching, or beading, or otherwise comprised of fabrics that must be dry-cleaned only. In other words, it may look like a pillow, but don't use it as an ordinary bed pillow. It's a sham pillow -- or a pillow sham.

[vettech]

particularly when there's a perfectly utilitarian word--pillowcase--for a case that encloses a pillow!

Enquiring minds want to know!

The reason there's another word is they're two different things. Pillowcases are meant to be slept on, shams are only meant to be looked at.

[MarleysGh0st]

My pillow go inside the sham. It's just prettier than a plain old pillowcase.

But where did the name come from?

It looks like a pillow, it's shaped like a pillow, and it probably has an actual pillow inside -- but it's not intended to be used as a pillow by putting your head on it and sleeping. Pillow shams are intended to be decorative, and some are quite ornate with embroidery, quilting, other special stitching, or beading, or otherwise comprised of fabrics that must be dry-cleaned only. In other words, it may look like a pillow, but don't use it as an ordinary bed pillow. It's a sham pillow -- or a pillow sham.

So you're saying that it's the same word meaning as when sham is used by itself? Therefore, it would be equally valid to call it a sham hoax or a shame fraud or sham ruse, except that someone went to their thesaurus in 1870-1875 and made this arbitrary choice?

You deserve your ATA back, Chad!

[Weyoun]

Nicely done!

[tlynn78]

Excellent job so far, Chad. Congrats!

t.