Transcript 12/21/2012 - Carmelo Cruz (carryover contestant)

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Carmelo Cruz
Teaneck, NJ

Carmelo has been on a lucky streak ever since he got the call to be on Millionaire. He got a job offer while filling out the questionnaire for the show. Losing his job turned out to be a good thing in another way - losing his job gave him the time to run and he's lost 60 pounds. He feels so much better now, more full of energy. Carmelo has $26,100 in the bank but no lifelines remaining.

Topic Tree: (randomized)
Comedy Store
Deck the Halls
Phrase Origins
Keep Dreaming
Middle Ages Minting
Geographical Gig
Beverages are Served
Shake Your Body Baby
Clock Watching
Getty Catty

Question #6 (Middle Ages Minting)
Based on the way precious metals were once divided into smaller pieces of currency, the Russian ruble gets its name from "rubit" meaning what?
A - to freeze
B - to stir
C - to melt
D - to chop

Since the question is talking about dividing into pieces, Carmelo knows which one is the right answer.

Spoiler

Answer: D (to chop)
Value: $10,000
Bank: $36,100

Question #7 (Keep Dreaming)
What yummy-sounding phrase describes an ideal situation that is unlikely to be realized?
A - cake in the lake
B - eclair in the air
C - pie in the sky
D - sorbet in the hay

Spoiler

Answer: C (pie in the sky)
Value: $2,000
Bank: $38,100

Question #8 (Phrase Origins)
Though its exact origins are unknown, some believe what phrase derives from the number of yards of material one needed to make a suit?
A - sweet sixteen
B - three the hard way
C - dressed to the nines
D - cheaper by the dozen

Carmelo says if it's in reference to making a suit there's only one that relates to clothing.

Spoiler

Answer: C (dressed to the nines)
Value: $500
Bank: $38,600

Question #9 (Deck the Halls)
Begging the question why it was made in the first place, which sequel to a classic holiday film went straight to DVD in 2012?
A - The Grinch: At It Again
B - A Christmas Story 2
C - Life is Still Wonderful
D - Another Miracle on 34th Street

Carmelo wonders why any holiday classic would have a sequel made. He can't be sure of anything he's seeing on the screen and hasn't heard of any of them, either. He has no more lifelines so he's going to have to walk away. It's painful to say it but that's his final answer.

Spoiler

Answer: B (A Christmas Story 2)
Value: unrevealed
Bank: $19,300

commercial break

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Down one JTQ.

Question #9 (Deck the Halls)
Begging the question why it was made in the first place, which sequel to a classic holiday film went straight to DVD in 2012?
A - The Grinch: At It Again
B - A Christmas Story 2
C - Life is Still Wonderful
D - Another Miracle on 34th Street

Carmelo wonders why any holiday classic would have a sequel made. He can't be sure of anything he's seeing on the screen and hasn't heard of any of them, either. He has no more lifelines so he's going to have to walk away. It's painful to say it but that's his final answer.

Spoiler

Answer: B (A Christmas Story 2)
Value: unrevealed
Bank: $19,300

The only reason I knew this one is because I saw the DVD down at the local Krogers and wondered the same thing -- why did they make a sequel? Now I have to have it . . .

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Carmelo Cruz
Teaneck, NJ

Carmelo has been on a lucky streak ever since he got the call to be on Millionaire. He got a job offer while filling out the questionnaire for the show. Losing his job turned out to be a good thing in another way - losing his job gave him the time to run and he's lost 60 pounds. He feels so much better now, more full of energy. Carmelo has $26,100 in the bank but no lifelines remaining.

Question #6 (Middle Ages Minting)
Based on the way precious metals were once divided into smaller pieces of currency, the Russian ruble gets its name from "rubit" meaning what?
A - to freeze
B - to stir
C - to melt
D - to chop

Since the question is talking about dividing into pieces, Carmelo knows which one is the right answer.

Spoiler

Answer: D (to chop)
Value: $10,000
Bank: $36,100

That's the origin of "pieces of eight", also.

Question #9 (Deck the Halls)
Begging the question why it was made in the first place, which sequel to a classic holiday film went straight to DVD in 2012?
A - The Grinch: At It Again
B - A Christmas Story 2
C - Life is Still Wonderful
D - Another Miracle on 34th Street

Carmelo wonders why any holiday classic would have a sequel made. He can't be sure of anything he's seeing on the screen and hasn't heard of any of them, either. He has no more lifelines so he's going to have to walk away. It's painful to say it but that's his final answer.

Spoiler

Answer: B (A Christmas Story 2)
Value: unrevealed
Bank: $19,300

I saw this when looking for Patrick Stewart's version of "A Christmas Carol" on iTunes. I couldn't imagine why they would make a sequel to "A Christmas Story" - but then again I'm one of the few who doesn't particularly care for the original.