Houston, TX
Food pantry superviser
Louise: At the food pantry, we're feeding about 13,000 people every year
and we like to pride ourself on the fact that we feed the heart as well as the belly.
Louise's husband, Nick, is in the audience.
Question Topics:
* The White House
* Word Origins
* The Oscars
* Natural Disasters
* The Space Program
* Cable TV
* Foreign Foods
* The Bill of Rights
* Rock Lyrics
* Kid Lit
* Indie Films
* Health
* Landmarks
* In the News
* Slang
$100 * Slang
If somebody slangily tells you to "give it up for" Meredith Viera, which of the following should you do when you see her?
A: Sit down B: Clap
C: Walk away D: Hand her your wallet
Spoiler
$200 * In the News
Which of these staples averaged over $4 per gallon during 2008, causing many consumers to rethink their travel habits?
A: Soda B: Gasoline
C: House paint D: Bottled water
Spoiler
$300 * Landmarks
On a clear day, NJ, PA, CT and MA are all visible from the observatory of what U.S. landmark?
A: The Alamo B: Sears Tower
C: Empire State Building D: Gateway Arch
Spoiler
$500 * Health
Because it causes painful throat contractions that make swallowing water difficult, rabies is also called what?
A: Meningitis B: Toxoplasmosis
C: Poliomyelitis D: Hydrophobia
Spoiler
$1,000 * Indie Films
As its title implies, the indie comedy "The Foot Fist Way" centers on a man who works as an instructor where?
A: Pet obedience clinic B: French language camp
C: Driving school D: Martial arts studio
Spoiler
Ogi Ogas is introduced as Louise's Ask The Expert lifeline.
$2,000 * Kid Lit
Launched in 2005, the Girl Detective Super Mystery series stars what beloved children's book character?
A: Nancy Drew B: Amelia Bedelia
C: Ramona Quimby D: Eloise
With 21 seconds, Louise Asks The Audience.
ATA: A: 75% B: 11% C: 8% D: 6%
Spoiler
-- Commercial Break --
Louise and Nick have been married for four years, but they've known each other for 38 years.
They had a fight back then, but 25 years later she wrote him a letter. He wrote back,
saying, "I trembled with joy."
$4,000 * Rock Lyrics
The famously odd Queen song, "Bohemian Rhapsody" mentions which of these great thinkers in its lyrics?
A: Plato B: Galileo
C: Aristotle D: Hippocrates
Spoiler
$8,000 * The Bill of Rights
In June 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on the Second Amendment, which deals with what issue?
A: Freedom of speech B: Abortion
C: Illegal immigration D: Gun control
Spoiler
$16,000 * Foreign Foods
Popular in India, paneer is a variety of what food?
A: Bread B: Fruit
C: Cheese D: Sausage
With 23 seconds left, Lousie Asks The Expert.
Meredith: Do you like to eat, Ogi?
Ogi: Everybody like to eat. How are you doing, Louise?
Louise: I'm doing well, Ogi. I am hoping that you eat Indian food.
Ogi: I've been known to go to an Indian restaurant from time to time. So let's see. I think the answer is C.
Louise: How certain are you?
Ogi: Uh...OK...100%.
Spoiler
-- Commercial Break --
Jackie Owhoso is introduced as the On Deck Contestant.
Louise intends to give all of this money to the food back, except for a little bit for a new computer and a comfortable pair of shoes.
$25,000 * Cable TV
In 2008, John McCain said, "I'm honored to have Heidi's support and I want to say to assure her that I never miss" what MTV show?
A: Making the Band B: The Real World
C: The Hills D: Life of Ryan
With 21 seconds left, Louise decides to Phone A Friend.
Louise's PAF team are Pastor Jim, Houston, TX; and Peter, Little Silver, NJ.
Louise calls her brother, Peter.
Peter: I believe the answer is The Hills.
Louise: How sure?
Peter: Uhh, I would sasy 75% or better.
Louise: That's enough for me!
Spoiler
$50,000 * The Space Program
Which of these animals has never been sent into space by humans?
A: Chimp B: Cat
C: Tortoise D: Parrot
With 30 seconds left, Louise decides to Double Dip.
Spoiler
Louise's second guess is D: Parrot.
D: Parrot ( 28 )