West Orange, NJ
Retired Army drill sergeant
(They did not show his name in print)
American Pride Week. Audience is composed of three sections: Firefighters, Military, and teachers. Mere talked about the result for the firefighter who played yesterday:
http://wwtbambored.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=39654
She then announced it was a military man's turn. She called out Sam's name and he came down from the top of three visible rows.
Sam said he was "shocked" to get the invitation. His son has been calling him every 2-3 days and asked him since Sam told him he would be his lifeline.
Mere said that lifeline is gone and it's been a while since Sam watched the show.
Sam says he spent 27 years in the Army and about 17 as a drill sergeant. Mere asked Sam how he becomes one, as he seems like a mild-mannered guy.
Sam said they normally pick candidates for performance and physical ability. They told him his fitness was good so he was selected.
Mere asked Sam to show his serious face and was impressed.
* = Based on the first two questions asked, the unrandomized stack may have been upside-down or not reflective of the actual difficulty.
After the dollar values were shuffled and hidden, Mere had them show the categories. She asked Sam to take a good look at them as each one represents a question about America from pop culture to history to our traditions.
Topic Tree (pre-randomized * ):
10* Side Jobs
9* GEORGE WASHINGTON
8* Tough Guys
7* Animal Stamps
6* Under Attack
5* Double Time
4* Beer Makeover
3* Ten-Hut
2* Shipmates
1* And I Quote ...
Mere then asked them to randomize the questions.
Topic Tree: (Randomized)
8* Tough Guys
6* Under Attack
1* And I Quote ...
3* Ten-Hut
5* Double Time
7* Animal Stamps
10* Side Jobs
4* Beer Makeover
9* GEORGE WASHINGTON
2* Shipmates
Question 1 - Level 2 (*) Shipmates
A ship that arrived at Ellis Island in 1909 lists Carl Jung as "passenger 26" and what other notable figure as "passenger 27"?
A. Louis Pasteur B. Albert Einstein
C. Sigmund Freud D. Karl Marx
ATA
A-14% B-31% C-51% D-4%
Answer and value
C. Sigmund Freud
Value: $2000
Bank: $2000
Value: $2000
Bank: $2000
Question 2 - Level 9 (*) GEORGE WASHINGTON
Actor says "I am George Washington, first president of these United States. They named a monument, a bridge, and a whole state after me" He says that makes him the "perfect man to ask you a question about America"
Which of these McDonald's menu items typically comes with a free toy?
A. Big Mac B. McFlurry
C. Filet-O-Fish D. Happy Meal
Answer and value
D. Happy Meal
Value: $100
Bank: $2100
Value: $100
Bank: $2100
Question 3 - Level 4 (*) Beer Makeover
In 2011, which beer introduced a new can with a pronounced "bowtie" design and red background?
A. Miller Lite B. Budweiser
C. Coors Light D. Sam Adams
Spoiler
Sam said it is either B or C. Sam guessed C, Coors Light
Answer and value
B. Budweiser
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $1000 (consolation)
Sam still looked happy and said "I just needed parking money"
Value: $not revealed
Bank: $1000 (consolation)
Sam still looked happy and said "I just needed parking money"
