Transcript 09/04/2012 Nikki Hudgins

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Nikki Hudgins
Norfolk, VA
Waitress

Meredith complemented Nikki's enthusiastic entrance and they talked about how Nikki dances in the supermarket when picking up vegetables
Nikki said she is single and available.

Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Rap Ancestor
9 Circle in the Sky
8 Author Opinions
7 Special Skills
6 Influential Women
5 Science Exhibit
4 Talking Cars
3 Stormy Temper
2 Nun Fun
1 Legal Street Art

Topic Tree: (Randomized)
5 Science Exhibit
10 Rap Ancestor
8 Author Opinions
1 Legal Street Art
6 Influential Women
3 Stormy Temper
9 Circle in the Sky
7 Special Skills
4 Talking Cars
2 Nun Fun



Question 1 - Level 2 Nun Fun
"Nuns rock!" is a glowing review featured on the website of what recent Broadway play?
A. Billy Elliot B. Sister Act
C. Chicago D. Jersey Boys

Answer and value

B. Sister Act
Value: $100
Bank: $100

Question 2 - Level 4 Talking Cars
As a tribute to his roles in another Pixar film, what actor had a small part as the voice of "Woody Car" in the film "Cars"?
A. Kevin Spacey B. Tom Hanks
C. John Goodman D. Tim Allen

Answer and value

B. Tom Hanks
Value: $25K!
Bank: $25100

Mere said the switchboard is lighting up and it is all men

Question 3 - Level 7 Special Skills
Sabrage, the art of opening a champagne bottle with a saber, was popularized by what military leader's army?
A. Alexander the Great B. Napoleon Bonaparte
C. Julius Caesar D. Robert E. Lee

ATA

A-9% B-83% C-1% D-7%

Answer and value

B. Napoleon Bonaparte (Mere did a fakeout)
Value: $1000
Bank: $26100

Question 4 - Level 9 Circle in the Sky
Known as a "22 degree halo," a ring around the sun or moon is caused by light refracted by what?
A. Ice crystals B. Ozone layer
C. Dust particles D. Ocean surface

JTQ 1

She was thinking she knows it. Mentioned Ozone, ocean surface. She hates to do this but would like to jump it.

Answer and value

A. Ice crystals
Value: $10K jumped
Bank: $26100

Question 5 - Level 3 Stormy Temper
Which of these weather phenomena is said to have gotten its name from a one-legged Mayan deity who sought to destroy humankind with a great flood?
A. Blizzard B. Tornado
C. Squall D. Hurricane

JTQ 2

Says a squall. Mere asked final? Decides to JTQ.

Answer and value

D. Hurricane
Value: $2K jumped
Bank: $26100

Question 6 - Level 6 Influential Women
In her write-up in Time Magazine's 2012 list of "The 100 Most Influential People," who was called "an extremely wealthy trash-talking gal from Jersey?"
A. Tyra Banks B. Rosie O'Donnell
C. Chelsea Handler B. Rachael Ray

Spoiler

Nikki says she does not have $13K so she wants to walk, final decision, when asked would have said Rosie

Answer and value

C. Chelsea Handler
Value: $not shown
Bank: $13050-Walk

Edit: typo, thanks Marley

[MarleysGh0st]

The key word in Question 3 should be Sabrage.

[SportsFan68]

Question 5 - Level 3 Stormy Temper
Which of these weather phenomena is said to have gotten its name from a one-legged Mayan deity who sought to destroy humankind with a great flood?
A. Blizzard B. Tornado
C. Squall D. Hurricane

JTQ 2

Says a squall. Mere asked final? Decides to JTQ.

Answer and value

D. Hurricane
Value: $2K jumped
Bank: $26100

I never heard of this. JTQ

[MarleysGh0st]

Question 5 - Level 3 Stormy Temper
Which of these weather phenomena is said to have gotten its name from a one-legged Mayan deity who sought to destroy humankind with a great flood?
A. Blizzard B. Tornado
C. Squall D. Hurricane

JTQ 2

Says a squall. Mere asked final? Decides to JTQ.

Answer and value

D. Hurricane
Value: $2K jumped
Bank: $26100

I never heard of this. JTQ

I recalled it, vaguely. Aside from that, though, there's only one choice that is notorious for affecting the land of the Mayans and commonly involves widespread flooding.

[earendel]

Nikki Hudgins
Norfolk, VA
Waitress

Meredith complemented Nikki's enthusiastic entrance and they talked about how Nikki dances in the supermarket when picking up vegetables
Nikki said she is single and available.

Question 6 - Level 6 Influential Women
In her write-up in Time Magazine's 2012 list of "The 100 Most Influential People," who was called "an extremely wealthy trash-talking gal from Jersey?"
A. Tyra Banks B. Rosie O'Donnell
C. Chelsea Handler B. Rachael Ray

Spoiler

Nikki says she does not have $13K so she wants to walk, final decision, when asked would have said Rosie

Answer and value

C. Chelsea Handler
Value: $not shown
Bank: $13050-Walk

I'd have used ATA for this one.

[MarleysGh0st]

Question 6 - Level 6 Influential Women
In her write-up in Time Magazine's 2012 list of "The 100 Most Influential People," who was called "an extremely wealthy trash-talking gal from Jersey?"
A. Tyra Banks B. Rosie O'Donnell
C. Chelsea Handler B. Rachael Ray

Spoiler

Nikki says she does not have $13K so she wants to walk, final decision, when asked would have said Rosie

Answer and value

C. Chelsea Handler
Value: $not shown
Bank: $13050-Walk

I'd have used ATA for this one.

Okay, so I had to look her up to find out who she is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Handler

A comedian with a late-night talk show on cable is one of "The 100 Most Influential People"?

[earendel]

Question 6 - Level 6 Influential Women
In her write-up in Time Magazine's 2012 list of "The 100 Most Influential People," who was called "an extremely wealthy trash-talking gal from Jersey?"
A. Tyra Banks B. Rosie O'Donnell
C. Chelsea Handler B. Rachael Ray

Spoiler

Nikki says she does not have $13K so she wants to walk, final decision, when asked would have said Rosie

Answer and value

C. Chelsea Handler
Value: $not shown
Bank: $13050-Walk

I'd have used ATA for this one.

Okay, so I had to look her up to find out who she is.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Handler

A comedian with a late-night talk show on cable is one of "The 100 Most Influential People"?

I've heard of her - there was a short-lived sitcom based on her book "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea". But I wouldn't have considered her to be influential, nor did I know she was from Jersey.