Transcript 05/05/15 Donna Dudek

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Donna Dudek
Montclair, NJ

Donna has helped raise over $60 million for various organizations.

Cedric says since he began hosting the show, they have raised nearly one million dollars for charity.
This week, they show will be raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
For every contestant who reaches round two this week, the show will donate $10K to the charity.
Friday will have a celebrity contestant whose total winnings will be donated.


Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Week

Topic Tree:

10 George Washington
9 Timeless Humor
8 Kerry Washington
7 Fashion Statement
6 Dan Quayle
5 Types of Water
4 Mythological Tales
3 English Slang
2 Game of Tag
1 TV Catchphrase

Topic Tree: (randomized)

8 Kerry Washington
6 Dan Quayle
2 Game of Tag
9 Timeless Humor
5 Types of Water
4 Mythological Tales
3 English Slang
10 George Washington
1 TV Catchphrase
7 Fashion Statement

Question 1 - 7 Fashion Statement
Who wore black because it was easier to keep clean on the road?
A. Elvis Presley
B. Johnny Cash
C. Willie Nelson
D. Waylon Jennings

Spoiler

B. Johnny Cash
$5K
Bank - $5K

Question 2 - 1 TV Catchphrase
On a popular 1970s TV show, Redd Foxx faked a heart attack by grabbing his chest, callin out to “Elizabeth” and saying what?
A. Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
B. Book ‘em Danno!
C. It’s the big one!
D. I’m a doctor, not an escalator!

Spoiler

C. It’s the big one!
$10K
Bank - $15K

Question 3 - 10 George Washington
Before “President” was decided upon, George Washington toyed with which of these titles for his newly formed position?
A. His High Mightiness
B. O Great Commander
C. Master of Freedom
D. Lord Governor

JTQ 1

Spoiler

A. His High Mightiness
$1K
Bank - $15K

Question 4 - 3 English Slang
While in England, don’t be offended if a date asks whether or not you have a rubber, as the term there refers to what?
A. A binder
B. A pencil eraser
C. A bookmark
D. A ruler

Spoiler

B. A pencil eraser
$100
Bank - $15,100

commercial break

Question 5 - 4 Mythological Tales
Which of the following words comes from the name of a Greek mountain nymph who was cursed to only repeat the voices of others?
A. Echo
B. Mimic
C. Feign
D. Mock

Spoiler

A. Echo
$7K
Bank - $22,100

Question 6 - 5 Types of Water
Known for wreaking havoc on hair, water that’s high in minerals is referred to by what seemingly oxymoronic term?
A. Hard water
B. Tap water
C. Vodka water
D. Dirty water

Spoiler

A. Hard water
$500
Bank - $22,600

Question 7 - 9 Timeless Humor
A funny comment recently found on a 3500-year-old Babylonian tablet led the New York Daily News to call it the “world’s oldest” what?
A. Knock knock joke
B. Yo mama joke
C. Light bulb joke
D. Blonde joke

JTQ 2

Spoiler

B. Yo mama joke
$15K
Bank - $22,600

Question 8 - 2 Game of Tag
Named for an animal and something it might eat, which of the following is a popular game of tag?
A. Snakes and worms
B. Wolves and chipmunks
C. Sharks and minnows
D. Bears and pizza


ATA

ATA results

9% A. Snakes and worms
13% B. Wolves and chipmunks
74% C. Sharks and minnows
4% D. Bears and pizza

Spoiler

C. Sharks and minnows
$25K
Bank - $47,600

commercial break

Question 9 - 6 Dan Quayle
In an infamous visit to a New Jersey spelling bee, how did Vice President Dan Quayle insist that a student spell the word “potato”?
A. Potatow
B. Potatoh
C. Potatoe
D. Potaeto

Spoiler

C. Potatoe
$2K
Bank - $49,600

Question 10 – 8 Kerry Washington
In 2013, “Scandal” actress Kerry Washington secretly married Nnamdi Asomugha, a cornerback for which team?
A. San Francisco 49ers
B. Utah Jazz
C. Houston Astros
D. Los Angeles Kings

Spoiler

A. San Francisco 49ers
$3K
Bank - $52,600
$10K to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital

$100K
Traveling in a straight line, a trip from the Earth’s surface to its center is roughly the same distance as a trip from where to where?
A. Belgium to Bolivia
B. Norway to Nigeria
C. China to Chile
D. Mexico to Malawi

Donna makes

Spoiler

China to Chile

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. Norway to Nigeria
Donna leaves with $25K

commercial break

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Question 10 – 8 Kerry Washington
In 2013, “Scandal” actress Kerry Washington secretly married Nnamdi Asomugha, a cornerback for which team?
A. San Francisco 49ers
B. Utah Jazz
C. Houston Astros
D. Los Angeles Kings

Spoiler

A. San Francisco 49ers
$3K
Bank - $52,600
$10K to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital

I wouldn't call this a Level 8 question, since only one of the answers is a football team. (Congratulations to Kerry and Nnamdi, who had a baby girl, Isabelle Amarachi Asomugha, on April 21. Amarachi is Igbo for "grace of God.")

$100K
Traveling in a straight line, a trip from the Earth’s surface to its center is roughly the same distance as a trip from where to where?
A. Belgium to Bolivia
B. Norway to Nigeria
C. China to Chile
D. Mexico to Malawi

Donna makes

Spoiler

China to Chile

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. Norway to Nigeria
Donna leaves with $25K

Spoiler

A. Belgium to Bolivia: 6,200 miles
B. Norway to Nigeria: 3,500 miles
C. China to Chile: 12,200 miles
D. Mexico to Malawi: 9,500 miles

Donna picked the longest route, not realizing that the radius of the Earth is just 3,960 miles.

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The celeb playing on Friday 5/9 is the Chew's Michael Symon.

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Question 3 - 10 George Washington
Before “President” was decided upon, George Washington toyed with which of these titles for his newly formed position?
A. His High Mightiness
B. O Great Commander
C. Master of Freedom
D. Lord Governor

JTQ 1

Spoiler

A. His High Mightiness
$1K
Bank - $15K

JTQ 1

Question 4 - 3 English Slang
While in England, don’t be offended if a date asks whether or not you have a rubber, as the term there refers to what?
A. A binder
B. A pencil eraser
C. A bookmark
D. A ruler

Spoiler

B. A pencil eraser
$100
Bank - $15,100

And in PA, if you need a rubber band, you ask for a gumband.

Question 7 - 9 Timeless Humor
A funny comment recently found on a 3500-year-old Babylonian tablet led the New York Daily News to call it the “world’s oldest” what?
A. Knock knock joke
B. Yo mama joke
C. Light bulb joke
D. Blonde joke

JTQ 2

Spoiler

B. Yo mama joke
$15K
Bank - $22,600

JTQ 2

$100K
Traveling in a straight line, a trip from the Earth’s surface to its center is roughly the same distance as a trip from where to where?
A. Belgium to Bolivia
B. Norway to Nigeria
C. China to Chile
D. Mexico to Malawi

Donna makes

Spoiler

China to Chile

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. Norway to Nigeria
Donna leaves with $25K

ATA, then leave.

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Donna Dudek
Montclair, NJ

Donna has helped raise over $60 million for various organizations.

Cedric says since he began hosting the show, they have raised nearly one million dollars for charity.
This week, they show will be raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
For every contestant who reaches round two this week, the show will donate $10K to the charity.
Friday will have a celebrity contestant whose total winnings will be donated.

A nice gesture, but also a recognition that few make it to Round 2. Will the questions be dumbed down to make it easier?

Question 3 - 10 George Washington
Before “President” was decided upon, George Washington toyed with which of these titles for his newly formed position?
A. His High Mightiness
B. O Great Commander
C. Master of Freedom
D. Lord Governor

JTQ 1

Spoiler

A. His High Mightiness
$1K
Bank - $15K

I'd always heard that Washington didn't want to be king. But of the four choices, none looks particularly like the right answer so I'll JTQ.

$100K
Traveling in a straight line, a trip from the Earth’s surface to its center is roughly the same distance as a trip from where to where?
A. Belgium to Bolivia
B. Norway to Nigeria
C. China to Chile
D. Mexico to Malawi

Donna makes

Spoiler

China to Chile

her final answer.

Spoiler

B. Norway to Nigeria
Donna leaves with $25K

It's approximately 4000 miles from the surface to the core, so which one is 4000 miles? From the comfort of my recliner I was able to get the right answer but it was more of a guess than anything, so I'd JTQ.