Transcript 10/11/2012 Brandon Brooks

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Brandon Brooks
Chicago, IL

He's won some money and swag playing bar trivia.

Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
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Topic Tree: (Randomized)
Clam It
Say What?
Aches & Pains
It's a Miracle
Matters of Import
Thanks, Girl
Fun and Games
In My Blood
Side Effects
Go Go Gadget

[nitpicky style manual inconsistency, in that both "and" and "&" are used.]


Question 1 - Go Go Gadget

In addition to being the name of an adorable character in the movie "Gremlins", which of the following is a slang word for "gadget"?

A: Gizeroo
B: Gizamajig
C: Gizamacallit
D: Gizmo

Answer and value

D: Gizmo
Value: $25,000!
Bank: $25,000

Cut to an unknown someone in the relationship seat.

Question 2 - Side Effects

Pharmacists warn that what prescription drug's possible side effects include sleepwalking, sleep-eating and even sleep-driving?

A: Lipitor
B: Cialis
C: Nexium
D: Ambien

Answer and value

D: Ambien
Value: $10,000
Bank: $35,000

Question 3 - In My Blood

During the 2012 presidential campaign, who said, "My veins run with cheese, bratwurst, and a little Spotted Cow, Leinie's and some Miller"?

A: Barack Obama
B: Paul Ryan
C: Mitt Romney
D: Joe Biden

Answer and value

B: Paul Ryan
Value: $100
Bank: $35,100

Question 4 - Fun and Games

Brickipedia is a fittingly-named website dedicated to what popular line of toys?

A: LEGO
B: G.I. Joe
C: Lincoln Logs
D: Tonka

Answer and value

A: LEGO
Value: $1,000
Bank: $36,100

Commercial break.

QOTD (from 4-3-12)

Because it sleeps for up to 20 hours a day, what creature has been called the laziest of the animal kingdom?
A. Giraffe B. Sheep
C. Koala D. Cow

Spoiler

C

Friend Natalia gets introduced.

Question 5 - Thanks, Girl

What hip-hop star dedicated his hit "Good Feeling" to jazz legend Etta James, who is sampled on the song?

A: Cee-Lo Green
B: T.I.
C: Rick Ross
D: Flo Rida

Answer and value

D: Flo Rida (Samples the song "Something's Got a Hold on Me")
Value: $15,000
Bank: $51,100

Brandon's unemployed right now, so this means a lot to him.

Unemployed for the last month or so, he's been using the time to gain new experiences, like finally learning to ride a bike.

Question 6 - Matters of Import

In 2011, who was the largest explorer of crude oil to the United States?

A: Saudi Arabia
B: Canada
C: Kuwait
D: Mexico

1...no 2...answers are sticking out at him. He chooses to JTQ, no offense to the audience.

Answer and value

B: Canada (was one he was thinking of. Meredith adds we purchase 2.1 million barrels a day.)
Value: $500
Bank: $51,100

End of Show noise

Brandon returns tomorrow with $51,100 and JTQ and ATA lifelines available.

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Brandon Brooks
Chicago, IL

He's won some money and swag playing bar trivia.

I get nervous whenever a contestant uses this for a tag - it's usually a sign that he or she is going to crash and burn.

Question 5 - Thanks, Girl

What hip-hop star dedicated his hit "Good Feeling" to jazz legend Etta James, who is sampled on the song?

A: Cee-Lo Green
B: T.I.
C: Rick Ross
D: Flo Rida

Answer and value

D: Flo Rida (Samples the song "Something's Got a Hold on Me")
Value: $15,000
Bank: $51,100

I'd have to ATA on this one and hope they know it.

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Question 5 - Thanks, Girl

What hip-hop star dedicated his hit "Good Feeling" to jazz legend Etta James, who is sampled on the song?

A: Cee-Lo Green
B: T.I.
C: Rick Ross
D: Flo Rida

Answer and value

D: Flo Rida (Samples the song "Something's Got a Hold on Me")
Value: $15,000
Bank: $51,100

JTQ

Question 6 - Matters of Import

In 2011, who was the largest explorer of crude oil to the United States?

A: Saudi Arabia
B: Canada
C: Kuwait
D: Mexico

1...no 2...answers are sticking out at him. He chooses to JTQ, no offense to the audience.

Answer and value

B: Canada (was one he was thinking of. Meredith adds we purchase 2.1 million barrels a day.)
Value: $500
Bank: $51,100

JTQ 2