Transcript 5/8/2013 Kimberly Oberhaus
Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 5:07 pm
Kimberly Oberhaus
Walbridge, OH
Administrative assistant
Confessed hoarder
Mere suggests the money would help hire her a housekeeper
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Fashion Don'ts
Healthy Choices
Line on the Ground
Very Strange
Animal Runs
Fitting Titles
By a Hair
Modern History
Great Lengths
Game Division
Question 1 - Game Division
What fraction of the letters of the alphabet are used in a standard game of tic-tac-toe?
A. 1/7 B. 1/9
C. 1/11 D. 1/13
Question 2 - Great Lengths
In medieval times an inch was generally defined as the width of a man's what?
A. Bellybutton B. Nose
C. Thumb D. Wrist
Question 3 - Modern History
In Philadelphia, an annual reenactment of what historic day involves a reenactor yelling "Let them eat Tastykake"?
A. Independence Day B. Bastille Day
C. D-Day D. Flag Day
Question 4 - By a Hair
Which of these actresses has never shaved her head for a movie role?
A. Natalie Portman B. Julia Roberts
C. Demi Moore D. Sigourney Weaver
Commercial break
Question 5 - Fitting Titles
It would be fitting if a born-again Christian had what first name because the name derives from the term "born again"?
A. Rene B. Eric
C. Andres D. Sean
Kimberly said she should know this as she is a "born again"
Question 6 - Animal Runs
Because their bodies are so dense, which of these animals can walk or run underwater along the bottom of a river?
A. Lions B. Hippopotamuses
C. Zebras D. Gorillas
Question 7 - Very Strange
According to The Doors song "People Are Strange," which of the following happens "when you're strange"?
A. People rule the food chain B. Women have a leg pain
C. Faces come out of the rain D. Men eat lots of grain
Commercial break
Question 8 - Line on the Ground
In what country's Middle of the World park do tourists stand on a yellow line on the ground symbolizing 0 degrees latitude, 0 minutes, 0 seconds?
A. Venezuela B. Ecuador
C. Chile D. Paraguay
Question 9- Healthy Choices
According to a 2005 study of 38 couples, engaging in what shared act for 20 seconds causes a significant reduction in blood pressure for both partners?
A. Discussing politics B. High-fiving
C. Hugging D. Staring contest
Question 10 - Fashion Don'ts
Considered a fashion crime today, new evidence suggests that ancient Romans wore what with their sandals?
A. Garter straps B. Toe rings
C. Socks D. Ankle bracelets
Commercial break
Flashback question
According to sports legend, what game was invented by a person who cheated at soccer by picking up the ball and running with it?
A. Polo B. Rugby
C. Lacrosse D. Cricket
Kimberly's brother Gary is in the audience
Question 11 - $100K
Which of these TV journalists never graduated from college?
A. Anderson Cooper B. Diane Sawyer
C. Barbara Walters D. Brian Williams
Question 12 - $250K
If updating the Monopoly board to reflect current Atlantic City locations, what $240 property should actually be called "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard"?
A. Vermont Avenue B. Tennessee Avenue
C. Illinois Avenue D. Kentucky Avenue
Kimberly left with $25000
End of show, no carryover or audience contestant
Walbridge, OH
Administrative assistant
Confessed hoarder
Mere suggests the money would help hire her a housekeeper
Topic Tree: (Randomized shown only)
Fashion Don'ts
Healthy Choices
Line on the Ground
Very Strange
Animal Runs
Fitting Titles
By a Hair
Modern History
Great Lengths
Game Division
Question 1 - Game Division
What fraction of the letters of the alphabet are used in a standard game of tic-tac-toe?
A. 1/7 B. 1/9
C. 1/11 D. 1/13
Answer and value
D. 1/13
Value: $1000
Bank: $1000
Value: $1000
Bank: $1000
In medieval times an inch was generally defined as the width of a man's what?
A. Bellybutton B. Nose
C. Thumb D. Wrist
Answer and value
C. Thumb
Value: $100
Bank: $1100
Value: $100
Bank: $1100
Question 3 - Modern History
In Philadelphia, an annual reenactment of what historic day involves a reenactor yelling "Let them eat Tastykake"?
A. Independence Day B. Bastille Day
C. D-Day D. Flag Day
JTQ
Kimberly did not think Tastykake was around for Independence Day. Thought if it were Bastille Day the name would sound more French than it is.
Either D-Day or Flag Day. "I don't think I know"
Either D-Day or Flag Day. "I don't think I know"
Answer and value
B. Bastille Day (Mere reminded Kimberly of the take on "Let them eat cake"
Value: $15K jumped
Bank: $1100
Value: $15K jumped
Bank: $1100
Which of these actresses has never shaved her head for a movie role?
A. Natalie Portman B. Julia Roberts
C. Demi Moore D. Sigourney Weaver
Spoiler
Kimberly remembered Natalie Portman did but not the movie, Demi Moore for GI Jane, thought Sigourney Weaver did in one of the Alien films, that left B. Julia Roberts by P/O/E.
Answer and value
B. Julia Roberts
Value: $25K!
Bank: $26100
Value: $25K!
Bank: $26100
Commercial break
Question 5 - Fitting Titles
It would be fitting if a born-again Christian had what first name because the name derives from the term "born again"?
A. Rene B. Eric
C. Andres D. Sean
Kimberly said she should know this as she is a "born again"
ATA
A. 72% B.0%
C. 23% D. 5%
C. 23% D. 5%
Answer and value
A. Rene (Mere noted it came from the French like that other question)
Value: $3000
Bank: $29100
Value: $3000
Bank: $29100
Question 6 - Animal Runs
Because their bodies are so dense, which of these animals can walk or run underwater along the bottom of a river?
A. Lions B. Hippopotamuses
C. Zebras D. Gorillas
Answer and value
B. Hippopotamuses
Value: $5000
Bank: $34100
Value: $5000
Bank: $34100
Question 7 - Very Strange
According to The Doors song "People Are Strange," which of the following happens "when you're strange"?
A. People rule the food chain B. Women have a leg pain
C. Faces come out of the rain D. Men eat lots of grain
Answer and value
C. Faces come out of the rain (Mere: and no one remembers your name either)
Value: $2000
Bank: $36100
Value: $2000
Bank: $36100
Question 8 - Line on the Ground
In what country's Middle of the World park do tourists stand on a yellow line on the ground symbolizing 0 degrees latitude, 0 minutes, 0 seconds?
A. Venezuela B. Ecuador
C. Chile D. Paraguay
Answer and value
B. Ecuador
Value: $10K
Bank: $46100
Value: $10K
Bank: $46100
Question 9- Healthy Choices
According to a 2005 study of 38 couples, engaging in what shared act for 20 seconds causes a significant reduction in blood pressure for both partners?
A. Discussing politics B. High-fiving
C. Hugging D. Staring contest
Answer and value
C. Hugging
Value: $500
Bank: $46600
Value: $500
Bank: $46600
Considered a fashion crime today, new evidence suggests that ancient Romans wore what with their sandals?
A. Garter straps B. Toe rings
C. Socks D. Ankle bracelets
Answer and value
C. Socks
Value: known to be $7000
Bank: $53600
Value: known to be $7000
Bank: $53600
Commercial break
Flashback question
According to sports legend, what game was invented by a person who cheated at soccer by picking up the ball and running with it?
A. Polo B. Rugby
C. Lacrosse D. Cricket
Flashback answer
B. Rugby
Question 11 - $100K
Which of these TV journalists never graduated from college?
A. Anderson Cooper B. Diane Sawyer
C. Barbara Walters D. Brian Williams
JTQ
Kimberly said she is not sure so JTQ
Answer
D. Brian Williams
bank remains $53600
bank remains $53600
Question 12 - $250K
If updating the Monopoly board to reflect current Atlantic City locations, what $240 property should actually be called "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard"?
A. Vermont Avenue B. Tennessee Avenue
C. Illinois Avenue D. Kentucky Avenue
Spoiler
Kimberly thinks Vermont Avenue is in the first row and Illinois maybe the second row.
Either Tennessee Avenue or Kentucky Avenue. Tennessee sounds about right.
(A right answer means $250K a wrong answer means falling from $53600 to $25000)
She guessed Tennessee Ave.
Either Tennessee Avenue or Kentucky Avenue. Tennessee sounds about right.
(A right answer means $250K a wrong answer means falling from $53600 to $25000)
She guessed Tennessee Ave.
Answer
C. Illinois Avenue
End of show, no carryover or audience contestant