Transcript 4/6/2012 - Kris Anarklo (carryover contestant)

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Kris Ankarlo
Washington, DC
Tour guide

Kris wants to use his winnings to go back to school and pursue a career in journalism. He's already banked $48,500 and has his ATA and one JTQ lifeline remaining. Now that Kris has a few questions under his belt he's enjoying being on the show. It's a little crazy. Yesterday he commented that he yelled at the TV when he watched; he won't do that any more. His girlfriend Lauren is in the relationship seat.

Topic Tree: (randomized)
10 - Fool Me Once
5 - Kids These Days
8 - At the Zoo
2 - Child's Play
6 - Fashion Predictions
9 - Behind Boxing
4 - The Marrying Type
1 - Italian Cuisine
3 - Walk of Fame
7 - First Aid

Question #8 (At the Zoo - Level 8)
The Singapore Zoo is the only zoo in the world where visitors can enjoy a sit-down breakfast alongside what animals?
A - giraffes
B - penguins
C - orangutans
D - komodo dragons

Kris has had bad experiences with monkeys and food. "In Africa baboons will chase after you and take everything they can from you." Kris doesn't know so he jumps the question.

Spoiler

Answer: C (orangutans)
Value: $3,000
Bank: $48,500 (unchanged)

Question #9 (Kids These Days - Level 5)
An increasing phenomenon in this economy, "boomerang kids" are young adults who are doing what?
A - living in their car
B - moving back home
C - travelling abroad
D - working two jobs

"This one's dedicated to my sister Katie," Kris says.

Spoiler

Answer: B (moving back home)
Value: $100
Bank: $48,600

Question #10 (Fool Me Once - Level 10)
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" may sound like an Elvis Presley line, but it was really written by what English poet?
A - Samuel Coleridge
B - John Keats
C - Alexander Pope
D - Geoffrey Chaucer

Kris is going to ask the audience.

ATA results

A - 10%
B - 46%
C - 21%
D - 23%

Meredith asks what Kris was thinking and he says "Elvis Presley". He decides to go with the audience's answer.

Spoiler

Answer: C (Alexander Pope)
Value: $7,000
Bank: $1,000 (consolation prize)

commercial break

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Question #8 (At the Zoo - Level
The Singapore Zoo is the only zoo in the world where visitors can enjoy a sit-down breakfast alongwise what animals?
A - giraffes
B - penguins
C - orangutans
D - komodo dragons

Kris has had bad experiences with monkeys and food. "In Africa baboons will chase after you and take everything they can from you." Kris doesn't know so he jumps the question.

Spoiler

Answer: C (orangutans)
Value: $3,000
Bank: $48,500 (unchanged)

JTQ 1

Question #10 (Fool Me Once - Level 10)
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" may sound like an Elvis Presley line, but it was really written by what English poet?
A - Samuel Coleridge
B - John Keats
C - Alexander Pope
D - Geoffrey Chaucer

Kris is going to ask the audience.

ATA results

A - 10%
B - 46%
C - 21%
D - 23%

Meredith asks what Kris was thinking and he says "Elvis Presley." He decides to go with the audience's answer.

Spoiler

Answer: C (Alexander Pope)
Value: $7,000
Bank: $1,000 (consolation prize)

That English major pays off again. Thanks, Dr. Peterson, for making us read Pope.

[TheConfessor]

The Singapore Zoo is the only zoo in the world where visitors can enjoy a sit-down breakfast alongwise what animals?

Is "alongwise" an actual word? I've never heard of it. Has anyone else? I Googled it and they thought I meant "alongside," which would make more sense.

[Bob Juch]

The Singapore Zoo is the only zoo in the world where visitors can enjoy a sit-down breakfast alongwise what animals?

Is "alongwise" an actual word? I've never heard of it. Has anyone else? I Googled it and they thought I meant "alongside," which would make more sense.

That's a typo.

[earendel]

Kris Ankarlo
Washington, DC
Tour guide

Kris wants to use his winnings to go back to school and pursue a career in journalism. He's already banked $48,500 and has his ATA and one JTQ lifeline remaining. Now that Kris has a few questions under his belt he's enjoying being on the show. It's a little crazy. Yesterday he commented that he yelled at the TV when he watched; he won't do that any more. His girlfriend Lauren is in the relationship seat.

Yes he will continue to yell at the TV - I know I still do.

They're still showing all contestants the unrandomized stack, so these are early episodes.

Question #8 (At the Zoo - Level 8)
The Singapore Zoo is the only zoo in the world where visitors can enjoy a sit-down breakfast alongside what animals?
A - giraffes
B - penguins
C - orangutans
D - komodo dragons

Kris has had bad experiences with monkeys and food. "In Africa baboons will chase after you and take everything they can from you." Kris doesn't know so he jumps the question.

Spoiler

Answer: C (orangutans)
Value: $3,000
Bank: $48,500 (unchanged)

Given the geographical location it could be either C or D, so I'll JTQ.

Question #10 (Fool Me Once - Level 10)
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" may sound like an Elvis Presley line, but it was really written by what English poet?
A - Samuel Coleridge
B - John Keats
C - Alexander Pope
D - Geoffrey Chaucer

Kris is going to ask the audience.

ATA results

A - 10%
B - 46%
C - 21%
D - 23%

Meredith asks what Kris was thinking and he says "Elvis Presley". He decides to go with the audience's answer.

Spoiler

Answer: C (Alexander Pope)
Value: $7,000
Bank: $1,000 (consolation prize)

I figured the audience might Durst him on this one.

[vettech]

Yesterday he commented that he yelled at the TV when he watched; he won't do that any more.

Yes he will continue to yell at the TV - I know I still do.

Ditto. If anything, I yell more.