Bowling Green, OH
23 years ago was in a car accident, it crushed his legs, and he was told he may never walk again
But after 30 surgeries and much rehab, he is now walking
When he was first warned not to be too optimistic about his chances, he told the docs "watch me," and two weeks later he took his first steps
Topic Tree
Roots
The Supreme Court
Bill Gates
Locked Up
Damn Yankees
Where in the World?
Holiday Blues
Recent TV
Avon Calling
Cocktails
Standardized Tests
Eight is Enough
The Horror
Merry Musings
Shake It Up
$100 (Shake It Up):
During which of these harrowing events does the ground typically shake or tremble?
A. Blizzard B. Earthquake
C. Heat wave D. Dancing with the Stars
Spoiler
$200 (Merry Musings):
Which of the following is another way of saying "the more the merrier!"?
A. Keep quiet! B. Be very careful!
C. Thank you very much! D. Bring Your Friends
Spoiler
$300 (The Horror):
The campy horror flick "Poultrygeist" appropriately features what monstrous creatures?
A. Zombie Chickens B. Vampire cows
C. Fire-breathing rabbits D. Ax-wielding bears
Spoiler
A. Zombie Chickens (:06)
$500 (Eight is Enough):
Between 1100 and 1547, there were eight different kings of England who had what first name?
A. Stephen B. Henry
C. Jeremy D. Paul
Spoiler
$1000 (Standardized Tests):
What is the highest score a person can achieve on the SAT, an exam consisting of three sections worth 800 points each?
A. 2000 B. 2200
C. 2400 D. 2800
Spoiler
James is "horrible at math"
$2000 (Cocktails):
In reflection of its tropically-themed ingredients, which of these drinks is often garnished with a tiny paper umbrella?
A. Vodka martini B. Piña colada
C. Scotch and soda D. Gin and tonic
Spoiler
$4000 (Avon Calling):
Reflected in Shakespeare's nickname "the bard of Avon," the Avon is a what?
A. Cottage B. Mountain
C. River D. School
Spoiler
Still feeling nervous but not showing it at all.
Brother Dominick, in audience, would kill him if he got the zombie question wrong. Dominick wants James to write a zombie movie for Dominick who would be the action hero.
$8000 (Recent TV):
Which of these new TV dramas has the same title as a 1970s David Bowie song?
A. Life on Mars B. Eleventh Hour
C. My Own Worst Enemy D. The Mentalist
Spoiler
$16K (Holiday Blues):
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 on what holiday?
A. Good Friday B. May Day
C. Palm Sunday D. Ash Wednesday
PAF :21
choices
Friend Mike (Climax, MI)
Buddy Robert (East Northport, NY)
Spoiler
Spoiler
Second answer A. Good Friday (:13)
$25K (Where in the World?):
The birthplace of actress Portia de Rossi, Geelong is a port city located where?
A. Egypt B. Australia
C. Sweden D. France
ATE :20
ATE
Mere: Is this another ignorant guess
Dr. Neil: That one was like a hunch. This one is like (makes a tortured face)
James: I hate when doctors give me bad news
ATA
Mere: 44% Sweden 34% Australia, down from there. I have no idea how much Neil may have influenced them if at all
Spoiler
Australia (:04)
Commercial break
Edit: Fix typo in 16K question