Evanston, IL
Used ATA previously
Was a huge fan of show since he was 10; at the time WWTBAM was at the peak of its prime-time popularity.
Wrote a comedy sketch about someone getting an easy $1M question wrong.
$20K :
Born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, what recording artist's stage name’s a mash-up of her dog's name and the street she grew up on?
A: Taylor Swift B: Iggy Azalea
C: Foxy Brown D: Katy Perry
50/50
50/50 left B and C
Decided on B because Iggy is an interesting dog name and Iggy Azalea is Australian
Decided on B because Iggy is an interesting dog name and Iggy Azalea is Australian
Spoiler
B: Iggy Azalea
Which one of these things is NOT true of the Presidential election of 2008, but is true for the elections of 2000, 2004 and 2012?
A: The taller of the two candidates won B: The shorter of the two candidates won
C: The older of the two candidates won D: The younger of the two candidates won
+1
+1: friend Lyle comes up after Zeke rules out C and D
Zeke asks Lyle if Romney is taller (in 2012), ruling out A if that is the case
Zeke asks Lyle if Romney is taller (in 2012), ruling out A if that is the case
Spoiler
B: The shorter of the two candidates won
$50K :
Since in 1992 it was ruled that anyone in the state could go sans shirt, women participating in which city's Go Topless Day aren't breaking the law?
A: Chicago B: Los Angeles
C: Minneapolis D: New York City
Spoiler
Zeke says he lives in NY (now) and is leaning that way
After reminded of the risks, Zeke went for it
D: New York City
After reminded of the risks, Zeke went for it
D: New York City
Nothing can take $50K from him "except the IRS"
$100K :
In photographs, Harriet Tubman was often seen wearing a silk shawl given to her by what historical figure?
A: Ulysses S. Grant B: Joseph Pulitzer
C: Queen Victoria D: Susan B. Anthony
Spoiler
Zeke said he has no clue, and was leaning between C and D. He guessed D based on his gut.
C: Queen Victoria
C: Queen Victoria
Zeke left with $50K
Second break