Transcript 5/17/17 Drew Bayers
Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 2:26 pm
Drew Bayers
Milford, Conn.
$500
Which of the following is NOT currently a member of the United Nations?
A: Swaziland B: Switzerland
C: Legoland D: Thailand
$1,000
If you’re trying to light a candle at the bottom of a tall glass, LifeHacker says a piece of uncooked what can work as a replacement for an extra-long match?
A: Kielbasa B: Spaghetti
C: Banana D: Mozzarella stick
$2,000
Fittingly, which company has its own font called Bookerly, which is designed to help you read its Kindle screens faster and “with less eyestrain”?
A: Amazon B: Yahoo
C: Google D: Microsoft
Commercial break
$3,000
When you insert the letter “A” in a certain place, which of these terms spells a word that Merriam-Webster defines as your “sense of taste”?
A: Bowl B: Plate
C: Saucer D: Cup
$5,000
What “Brave” singer took on the challenge of writing the music and lyrics for the 2016 Broadway musical “Waitress”?
A: Alicia Keys B: Katy Perry
C: Ariana Grande D: Sara Bareilles
$7,000
While common in Europe for years, EMV chips are new to the U.S., where industry groups predict they’ll be found in over 98% of American what by 2018?
A: Automobiles B: USPS first-class packages
C: Personal computers D: Credit and debit cards
$10,000
Said to have once told a fellow diner that his beloved Babou was just a normal cat he had painted over, Salvador Dalí was known to travel with his pet what?
A: Ocelot B: Marmot
C: Capybara D: Marmoset
Commercial break
QotD
The Canadian Bill of Rights differs from the U.S. Bill of Rights in that it does not include which of these freedoms?
A: Freedom of the press B: Right to bear arms
C: Freedom of religion D: Right to assemble
$20,000
While the Academy Award is called the “Oscar,” allegedly for its resemblance to a member’s uncle, what do the French call their equivalent, named for its sculptor?
A: César Award B: Benoît Award
C: Pierre Award D: Jacques Award
The horn
Drew will be back on Thursday.
Milford, Conn.
$500
Which of the following is NOT currently a member of the United Nations?
A: Swaziland B: Switzerland
C: Legoland D: Thailand
Spoiler
C: Legoland
$1,000
If you’re trying to light a candle at the bottom of a tall glass, LifeHacker says a piece of uncooked what can work as a replacement for an extra-long match?
A: Kielbasa B: Spaghetti
C: Banana D: Mozzarella stick
Spoiler
B: Spaghetti
$2,000
Fittingly, which company has its own font called Bookerly, which is designed to help you read its Kindle screens faster and “with less eyestrain”?
A: Amazon B: Yahoo
C: Google D: Microsoft
Spoiler
A: Amazon
Commercial break
$3,000
When you insert the letter “A” in a certain place, which of these terms spells a word that Merriam-Webster defines as your “sense of taste”?
A: Bowl B: Plate
C: Saucer D: Cup
Spoiler
B: Plate
$5,000
What “Brave” singer took on the challenge of writing the music and lyrics for the 2016 Broadway musical “Waitress”?
A: Alicia Keys B: Katy Perry
C: Ariana Grande D: Sara Bareilles
Spoiler
D: Sara Bareilles
$7,000
While common in Europe for years, EMV chips are new to the U.S., where industry groups predict they’ll be found in over 98% of American what by 2018?
A: Automobiles B: USPS first-class packages
C: Personal computers D: Credit and debit cards
Spoiler
D: Credit and debit cards
$10,000
Said to have once told a fellow diner that his beloved Babou was just a normal cat he had painted over, Salvador Dalí was known to travel with his pet what?
A: Ocelot B: Marmot
C: Capybara D: Marmoset
Spoiler
50/50 leaves ocelot and marmot.
Spoiler
A: Ocelot
Commercial break
QotD
The Canadian Bill of Rights differs from the U.S. Bill of Rights in that it does not include which of these freedoms?
A: Freedom of the press B: Right to bear arms
C: Freedom of religion D: Right to assemble
Spoiler
B: Right to bear arms
$20,000
While the Academy Award is called the “Oscar,” allegedly for its resemblance to a member’s uncle, what do the French call their equivalent, named for its sculptor?
A: César Award B: Benoît Award
C: Pierre Award D: Jacques Award
Spoiler
A: 24% B: 25% C: 25% D: 26%
Spoiler
A: César Award
The horn
Drew will be back on Thursday.