Transcript 02/21/2012 C. Patrick Tyndall

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C. Patrick Tyndall
Brooklyn, NY
Theater Professor
Described as one of those people who has to be "shushed" at the theater since he talks back at the actors


Topic Tree (pre-randomized):
10 Harry & Sally
9 Count Them All
8 Cooking Class
7 Funny Hook-Ups
6 Fathers and Sons
5 Inventions in Film
4 African Tales
3 Mean Girls
2 Movie Gere
1 Selfless Acting


Topic Tree: (Randomized)
9 Count Them All
7 Funny Hook-Ups
1 Selfless Acting
8 Cooking Class
10 Harry & Sally
2 Movie Gere
3 Mean Girls
6 Fathers and Sons
4 African Tales
5 Inventions in Film



Question 1 - Level 5 Inventions in Film
In its patent battle with Apple, Samsung cited what Stanley Kubrick film as proof that the concept of tablet computers existed prior to the iPad?
A. 2001: A Space Odyssey B. Dr. Strangelove
C. Eyes Wide Shut D. Spartacus

Answer and value

A. 2001: A Space Odyssey
Value: $25K!
Bank: $25K

Question 2 - Level 4 African Tales
While it was being made, what animated film was alternately known as "Bambi in Africa" and "Bambi meets Hamlet"?
A. The Jungle Book B. Aladdin
C. Madagascar D. The Lion King

Answer and value

D. The Lion King
Value: $5K
Bank: $30K

Question 3 - Level 6 Fathers and Sons
In the Austin Powers movies, Dr. Evil has a son named what?
A. Dr. Doctor B. Dr. Phil
C. Josh Evil D. Scott Evil

Answer and value

D. Scott Evil
Value: $2K
Bank: $37K

Question 4 - Level 3 Mean Girls
In the movie "Mean Girls," nerds plot to dethrone their school's "queen bee," a popular blonde played by what actress?
A. Mila Kunis B. Rachel McAdams
C. Julia Stiles D. Sarah Michelle Gellar

Spoiler

Patrick wondered out loud if they would put Lindsay Lohan in there before answering

Answer and value

B. Rachel McAdams
Value: $7K
Bank: $39K

Question 5 - Level 2 Movie Gere
What unusual product experienced a surge in popularity after being showcased by Richard Gere in "American Gigolo"?
A. Acupuncture needles B. Ginsu knives
C. Gravity boots D. Hair plugs

JTQ 1

Patrick thinks he knows but might be wrong. Patrick said the early 25K made it easier for him and and will JTQ. Patrick was leaning B.

Answer and value

C. Gravity boots
Value: $100
Bank: $39K

Commercial break

Question 6 - Level 10 Harry & Sally
What would be the title of the movie "When Harry Met Sally" if it featured the characters' surnames instead of their first names?
A. When Donner Met Hardwicke B. When Burns Met Albright
C. When Robbins Met McKay D. When Wazowski Met Rice

JTQ 2

Patrick said he definitely saw the movie. Patrick tried the names but only could narrow it to two. Patrick was leaning B

Answer and value

B. When Burns Met Albright
Value: 10K
Bank: $39K

Question 7 - Level 8 Cooking Class
At the end of the 2009 film "Julie & Julia," what does Julie Powell leave at the Smithsonian exhibit of Julia Child's kitchen?
A. Bottle of white wine B. Stick of butter
C. French baguette D. Sprig of parsley

Spoiler

TP said he saw part of this move but not the end because his DVR deleted it. TP is not sure but wants to go for it. TP said he would be stupid if he lost his bank. Mere said not stupid maybe sad. Patrick said he might pass out if he is wrong. Patrick has Mere get behind him to support him in case he is wrong and falls.
Patrick said B, Stick of butter, final answer.

Answer and value

B. Stick of butter (Patrick said he badly wants it to be the $15K after all he went through)
Value: $15K
Bank: $54K

Question 8 - Level 1 Selfless Acting
Literally giving credit where credit is due, Keanu Reeves reportedly shared his profits from what movie franchise to the special effects team?
A. Spider-Man B. Lethal Weapon
C. Lord of the Rings D. The Matrix

Spoiler

Patrick thanked the show for the kind of question he likes, with no tricks, as Keanu Reeves does not appear in any of the other three choices

Answer and value

D. The Matrix
Value: $3K
Bank: $57K

Commercial break

Question 9- Level 7 Funny Hook-Ups
In "Crazy, Stupid, Love," Steve Carell's character, Cal, is embarrassed to learn that the woman he had a one night stand with is whom?
A. Wife's sister B. Son's teacher
C. Best Friend's Mother B. Boss's wife

Spoiler

Said he did not see it but read a lot of entertainment stuff and feels like he knows it. He thinks the actress is Marisa Tomei. He verbally dismissed A then took it back since he did not want to mess with the audience.
Asked how much is in his bank and the maximum amount this question is worth. When Patrick found out it could be worth at most $1000, Mere reminded him that he is also two questions away from the next level.
Decided he did not know it and used ATA

ATA

A-5% B-56% C-11% D-28%
Patrick said was first thinking B but started thinking other choices.

Answer and value

B. Son's teacher
Value: $500
Bank: $57500

Commercial break


Formerly-Club-Millionaire question
Which of these "cheeky" lyrics is not in Spinal Tap's ode to the backside "Big Bottom"?
A. 'Twas my lucky bun day B. Can I call you "Fanny"?
C. Talk about bum cakes D. How could I leave this behind?

Formerly-Club-Millionaire Answer

B. Can I call you "Fanny"?

Question 10 - Level 9 Count Them All
In the 1988 movie "Rain Man," Dustin Hoffman's character instantly counts how many toothpicks falling on the floor?
A. 74 B. 189
C. 246 D. 327

Spoiler

C. Patrick was deciding between B and C. He said he would not waste any more time and let someone else come out and play.
Mere asked which one he would guess and he said C.

Answer and value

C. 246
Value: $not revealed but known to be $1000
Bank: $28750, walk

No carryover.

[SportsFan68]

Question 3 - Level 6 Fathers and Sons
In the Austin Powers movies, Dr. Evil has a son named what?
A. Dr. Doctor B. Dr. Phil
C. Josh Evil D. Scott Evil

Answer and value

D. Scott Evil
Value: $2K
Bank: $37K

ATA

Question 4 - Level 3 Mean Girls
In the movie "Mean Girls," nerds plot to dethrone their school's "queen bee," a popular blonde played by what actress?
A. Mila Kunis B. Rachel McAdams
C. Julia Stiles D. Sarah Michelle Gellar

Spoiler

Patrick wondered out loud if they would put Lindsay Lohan in there before answering

Answer and value

B. Rachel McAdams
Value: $7K
Bank: $39K

I guessed Rachel McAdams, but no way I pull the trigger in the Hot Seat. JTQ 1.

Question 5 - Level 2 Movie Gere
What unusual product experienced a surge in popularity after being showcased by Richard Gere in "American Gigolo"?
A. Acupuncture needles B. Ginsu knives
C. Gravity boots D. Hair plugs

JTQ 1

Patrick thinks he knows but might be wrong. Patrick said the early 25K made it easier for him and and will JTQ. Patrick was leaning B.

Answer and value

C. Gravity boots
Value: $100
Bank: $39K

I remember the scene clearly, one of the few things I do remember about the movie. I was amazed he could continue his telephone conversation and work out with the boots at the same time.

Question 6 - Level 10 Harry & Sally
What would be the title of the movie "When Harry Met Sally" if it featured the characters' surnames instead of their first names?
A. When Donner Met Hardwicke B. When Burns Met Albright
C. When Robbins Met McKay D. When Wazowski Met Rice

JTQ 2

Patrick said he definitely saw the movie. Patrick tried the names but only could narrow it to two. Patrick was leaning B

Answer and value

B. When Burns Met Albright
Value: 10K
Bank: $39K

JTQ 2

Question 7 - Level 8 Cooking Class
At the end of the 2009 film "Julie & Julia," what does Julie Powell leave at the Smithsonian exhibit of Julia Child's kitchen?
A. Bottle of white wine B. Stick of butter
C. French baguette D. Sprig of parsley

Spoiler

TP said he saw part of this move but not the end because his DVR deleted it. TP is not sure but wants to go for it. TP said he would be stupid if he lost his bank. Mere said not stupid maybe sad. Patrick said he might pass out if he is wrong. Patrick has Mere get behind him to support him in case he is wrong and falls.
Patrick said B, Stick of butter, final answer.

Answer and value

B. Stick of butter (Patrick said he badly wants it to be the $15K after all he went through)
Value: $15K
Bank: $54K

And I'm outta there.

Question 8 - Level 1 Selfless Acting
Literally giving credit where credit is due, Keanu Reeves reportedly shared his profits from what movie franchise to the special effects team?
A. Spider-Man B. Lethal Weapon
C. Lord of the Rings D. The Matrix

Spoiler

Patrick thanked the show for the kind of question he likes, with no tricks, as Keanu Reeves does not appear in any of the other three choices

Answer and value

D. The Matrix
Value: $3K
Bank: $57K

I never see this Q, but here from the comfort of the Stratolounger, I'll agree 100%. I saw about 20 minutes of the Matrix Reloaded and could not believe my eyes. One of these days I'll watch the whole thing just to marvel at the special effects. They built their own freeway!

[jarnon]

C. Patrick Tyndall
Brooklyn, NY
Theater Professor

Does that make him a WE/WE®?

Question 10 - Level 9 Count Them All
In the 1988 movie "Rain Man," Dustin Hoffman's character instantly counts how many toothpicks falling on the floor?
A. 74 B. 189
C. 246 D. 327

Spoiler

C. Patrick was deciding between B and C. He said he would not waste any more time and let someone else come out and play.
Mere asked which one he would guess and he said C.

Answer and value

C. 246
Value: $not revealed but known to be $1000
Bank: $28750, walk

Only a real movie expert would know this. I remember Tom spilled all but a few toothpicks from the box, so the number on the floor was a bit less than a round number.

[earendel]

C. Patrick Tyndall
Brooklyn, NY
Theater Professor
Described as one of those people who has to be "shushed" at the theater since he talks back at the actors

Question 5 - Level 2 Movie Gere
What unusual product experienced a surge in popularity after being showcased by Richard Gere in "American Gigolo"?
A. Acupuncture needles B. Ginsu knives
C. Gravity boots D. Hair plugs

JTQ 1

Patrick thinks he knows but might be wrong. Patrick said the early 25K made it easier for him and and will JTQ. Patrick was leaning B.

Answer and value

C. Gravity boots
Value: $100
Bank: $39K

No idea, so I'll JTQ. BTW, it's a little-known fact that the popularity of anti-gravity boots skyrocketed after Spock wore them in Star Trek V.

Question 6 - Level 10 Harry & Sally
What would be the title of the movie "When Harry Met Sally" if it featured the characters' surnames instead of their first names?
A. When Donner Met Hardwicke B. When Burns Met Albright
C. When Robbins Met McKay D. When Wazowski Met Rice

JTQ 2

Patrick said he definitely saw the movie. Patrick tried the names but only could narrow it to two. Patrick was leaning B

Answer and value

B. When Burns Met Albright
Value: 10K
Bank: $39K

I'll ATA on this one.

Question 7 - Level 8 Cooking Class
At the end of the 2009 film "Julie & Julia," what does Julie Powell leave at the Smithsonian exhibit of Julia Child's kitchen?
A. Bottle of white wine B. Stick of butter
C. French baguette D. Sprig of parsley

Spoiler

TP said he saw part of this move but not the end because his DVR deleted it. TP is not sure but wants to go for it. TP said he would be stupid if he lost his bank. Mere said not stupid maybe sad. Patrick said he might pass out if he is wrong. Patrick has Mere get behind him to support him in case he is wrong and falls.
Patrick said B, Stick of butter, final answer.

Answer and value

B. Stick of butter (Patrick said he badly wants it to be the $15K after all he went through)
Value: $15K
Bank: $54K

Time for my last JTQ.

Question 9- Level 7 Funny Hook-Ups
In "Crazy, Stupid, Love," Steve Carell's character, Cal, is embarrassed to learn that the woman he had a one night stand with is whom?
A. Wife's sister B. Son's teacher
C. Best Friend's Mother B. Boss's wife

Spoiler

Said he did not see it but read a lot of entertainment stuff and feels like he knows it. He thinks the actress is Marisa Tomei. He verbally dismissed A then took it back since he did not want to mess with the audience.
Asked how much is in his bank and the maximum amount this question is worth. When Patrick found out it could be worth at most $1000, Mere reminded him that he is also two questions away from the next level.
Decided he did not know it and used ATA

ATA

A-5% B-56% C-11% D-28%
Patrick said was first thinking B but started thinking other choices.

Answer and value

B. Son's teacher
Value: $500
Bank: $57500

And I'm outta here.

Question 10 - Level 9 Count Them All
In the 1988 movie "Rain Man," Dustin Hoffman's character instantly counts how many toothpicks falling on the floor?
A. 74 B. 189
C. 246 D. 327

Spoiler

C. Patrick was deciding between B and C. He said he would not waste any more time and let someone else come out and play.
Mere asked which one he would guess and he said C.

Answer and value

C. 246
Value: $not revealed but known to be $1000
Bank: $28750, walk

Too bad I had to leave after the previous question because I knew this one.