Thursday Notebook
Today's mailbag column is here.
My review of the movie "Howl," which I liked quite a bit, is here.
After the jump, how local man Alex Papp did on "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire."
The result and recap, as provided by the show: Alex Papp, a Journalism Professor from Akron, OH walked away with $24,750 in winnings after looking at the ninth question on Wednesday’s episode of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” Since Alex was still in round #1 of the game (question #s 1-10), he was able to take home half of his accumulated Millionaire Bank, which had risen to $49,500. If he had made it into round #2 of the game (question #s 11-14), he would have been able to take home his entire Millionaire Bank.
Question #1: Category, 'Health Insurance'
The program that allows people who have recently lost their jobs to extend their health insurance is known by what menacing acronym?
A: RAZOR
B: STORM
C: THREAT
D: COBRA
* Lifelines used: none
* Correct Answer: D
* $ Value of Question: $15,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $15,000
Question #2: Category, 'Amazing Diets'
The “paleo” diet, which suggests eating lots of meat, vegetables and fruit, is supposedly based on the eating habits of whom?
A: Cave men
B: Cowboys
C: Ninja
D: Pirates
* Lifelines used: none
* Correct Answer: A
* $ Value of Question: $5,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $20,000
Question #3: Category, 'Space Technology'
Astronaut Don Pettit created a teardrop-shaped invention for doing what in the zero-G environment of space?
A: Drinking coffee
B: Trimming hair
C: Reading books
D: Exercising
* Lifelines used: “Ask The Audience” (A=69% B=15% C=3% D=13%)
* Correct Answer: A
* $ Value of Question: $500
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $20,500
Question #4: Category, 'Rap History'
The Saturday Night Live rap song “Lazy Sunday” features the line, “You can call us Aaron Burr from the way we're droppin'” what?
A: Benjamins
B: Lincolns
C: Washingtons
D: Hamiltons
FYI – The line originates from the fact that Hamilton is on the $10 bill, and Aaron Burr killed Hamilton in a duel.
* Lifelines used: none
* Correct Answer: D
* $ Value of Question: $3,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $23,500
Question #5: Category, 'Muppet Cologne'
In 1995, what Muppet debuted his signature cologne, a scent called “Amphibia”?
A: Kermit the Frog
B: Fozzie Bear
C: Dr. Teeth
D: Gonzo
* Lifelines used: none
* Correct Answer: A
* $ Value of Question: $25,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $48,500
Question #6: Category, 'Motivational Books'
What is the title of the 2010 sequel to the bestselling self-help book “The Secret”?
A: The Promise
B: The Power
C: The Journey
D: The Glory
* Lifelines used: “Jump The Question” #1 (Alex was able to jump over the question, but also had to forfeit the money attached to the question)
* Correct Answer: B
* $ Value of Question: $7,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $48,500
Question #7: Category, 'Greek to Me'
Which of these actresses' names includes the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet?
A: Gretchen Mol
B: Demi Moore
C: Catherine Zeta-Jones
D: Uma Thurman
* Lifelines used: none
* Correct Answer: C
* $ Value of Question: $1,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $49,500
Question #8: Category, 'Card Sharps'
What legendary entertainer was buried with $1,008 so he'd always have enough money to play cards?
A: George Burns
B: Milton Berle
C: Johnny Carson
D: Bob Hope
* Lifelines used: “Jump The Question” #2
* Correct Answer: A
* $ Value of Question: $10,000
* Accumulated Millionaire Bank: $49,500
Question #9: Category, 'Security Breach'
In 2010, police temporarily shut down NYC's Times Square after discovering a crude bomb inside what model SUV?
A: Ford Explorer
B: Toyota Highlander
C: Nissan Pathfinder
D: Honda Pilot
Out of lifelines and unsure of the answer, Alex decided to not take a guess and walk away with half of his accumulated Millionaire Bank, which had risen to $49,500. If Alex had guessed incorrectly on the ninth question, he would have fallen back to $1,000 in winnings. The correct answer was “C.”
