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Post by palmer7 on Jun 27, 2021 20:21:21 GMT -5
Well, maybe you can win enough money here to give up teaching, develop those talents, and then play professionally. Good luck to you.
Vahan, welcome to you, and.... (I quickly look up the Armenian word for "hello") Barev. You're originally from Yerevan, Armenia; and that makes you the first Armenian we've ever had on the show. What brought you out to California, and tell us a bit more about yourself.
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Post by vahan on Jun 27, 2021 20:33:24 GMT -5
Hello. I came to California when I was about eight months old. My family wanted to start a new life. I was encouraged by a friend to join a community forum game, and so, here I am now. This is my first one.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 27, 2021 22:24:08 GMT -5
Well, good. It's probably the first time you're on TV, too. So, Stacey says you're into classic rock. What artists or groups are you listening to at the moment?
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Post by vahan on Jun 28, 2021 9:29:15 GMT -5
Right now, some John Lennon.
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 28, 2021 10:42:33 GMT -5
Oh, really? That's interesting. I've always been a Paul McCartney guy, myself. Anyway, good luck to you. Stacey, start them on their way. Stacey: $20 to start.(the board initializes)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $20
(Stacey exits) Greg: Thank you, Stace. We'll see you in the first Instant Bargain. OK, everyone. Thursday show, a lot to play for, Round 1. 1. What new Wonder of the World is located in Peru?
2. What author created Dr. Hannibal Lecter?
3. In what movie is $200,000 of Confederate gold buried in the grave marked "Unknown" next to Arch Stanton?
4. How many wings does a bee have?
5. What sport is sometimes called "rugger"?(buzzcodes and answers, please) |
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Post by vahan on Jun 28, 2021 10:56:58 GMT -5
Time out. How do we buzz in, and do we answer all questions, or just the ones we know for sure?
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 28, 2021 13:53:32 GMT -5
(PM buzzcodes from 1-100 to me along with the answers for each question; if you don't know an answer, just type pass for that question. Don't include a buzzcode if you pass)
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Post by palmer7 on Jun 30, 2021 23:25:02 GMT -5
1. What new Wonder of the World is located in Peru? (buzzcode: 84) *Nicholas buzzes in (65)*Nicholas? Nicholas: Machu PicchuThat's correct, champ draws first blood. (ding)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $25
2. What author created Dr. Hannibal Lecter? (buzzcode: 65) *Nicholas buzzes in (73)*Nicholas again? Nicholas: Thomas HarrisRight again, up to $30. (ding)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $30
3. In what movie is $200,000 of Confederate gold buried in the grave marked "Unknown" next to Arch Stanton? (buzzcode: 53) *Nicholas buzzes in (75)*Nicholas? Nicholas: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"Hat trick! (ding)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $35
4. How many wings does a bee have? (buzzcode: 89) *Nicholas buzzes in (86)*Nicholas? Nicholas: Four wingsThat's right, two pairs of wings. (ding)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $40
5. What sport is sometimes called "rugger"? (buzzcode: 17) *Nicholas buzzes in (98)*Nicholas for the clean sweep? Nicholas: RugbyOr rugby union. Rugby is right, you have a $25 lead. (ding)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $45
Time now for an Instant Bargain. The player in the lead can buy bargain merchandise. A $ale $urprise could come up at any time. Nicholas, you have a $25 lead, so you can easily afford this.... |
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Post by asja2002 on Jul 1, 2021 11:59:59 GMT -5
(Stacey rides in on this prize, then parks)Stacey: Nicholas, if you’ve ever wanted to make biking easier, here is your answer...
Step-through and have fun! The Pace 500 Step-Through takes our most popular ebike and makes it accessible for everyone. Whilst the step-through makes getting on the ebike a breeze, the five levels of pedal assist and a throttle with speeds of up to 20 mph also make riding this ebike as easy breezy as it can get! A powerful motor, 750W peak output, ensures that, even on the steepest hills, your ebike still has the power to get you to the top. Furnished by Aventon. There is one for you and one for a friend. Plus we are giving you $600 in cash towards helmets. Normally priced at
They can be yours today, on $ale of the Century... For just
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Post by palmer7 on Jul 1, 2021 13:58:16 GMT -5
(audience cheers as I join Stacey)
Greg: Stacey, you look rather winded.
Stacey: I am. I just pedaled from the studio to Spaceship Earth, went around that, and then pedaled all the way back. And in a dress!
Greg: Well, that does take skill. Nicholas, what we have here are two bikes and $600 in cash for helmets. I know that electric anything is popular in San Francisco right now. We know you can't drive, but do you bike at all?
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Post by palmer7 on Jul 1, 2021 15:36:22 GMT -5
Nicholas: I used to have an electric bike until a Toyota Sienna minivan ran me over a decade ago.
(audience reacts) Greg: Oh, that's terrible.
Nicholas: However, I was wearing a helmet and the driver got out to help me up.
Greg: I'm glad that happened, and you're safe and sound and here tonight. So, are you interested in this? I'm going to be honest with you, I can't do a thing about the price. You have a $25 lead, and I want this game to be competitive. So, I'm not going to touch the price at all. That's non-negotiable. However, what I can do is offer you... (I pull out some $100 bills from my sport coat pocket) One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, $1,000 in additional cash. $1,600 in cash plus the bikes, almost $7,600 in value for $6. Going once... going twice....
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Post by palmer7 on Jul 1, 2021 19:19:58 GMT -5
(I'm sorry, Nicholas is insisting on playing this out via FB Messenger; he told me via FBM that he would buy)
Nicholas: I would not pay that for flokati rugs, but, yes for the bike deal. (he buzzes in)
He's going to buy! (audience cheers)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $39
Congratulations, Nicholas. Two electric bikes and $1,600 in cash. (I leave $1,000 at his desk, then walk back to my lectern) And it only costs you $6. You still have a $19 lead. Back to the questions.
1. On the TV show Hogan's Heroes, what is Sergeant Schultz's catchphrase?
2. Where in your body is your patella?
3. In the famous logo, what is the Morton Salt girl holding in her right hand?
(buzzcodes via 1-100 and answers via PM, please; again, if you are the closest to the buzzcode, you'll buzz-in. I'm not just handing out score money willy-nilly.)
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Post by palmer7 on Jul 2, 2021 10:21:20 GMT -5
1. On the TV show Hogan's Heroes, what is Sergeant Schultz's catchphrase? (buzzcode: 76) *Nicholas buzzes in (93)*Nicholas? Nicholas: "I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!"You gave us the long version of it, but yes, "I know nothing" is correct. (ding)
Frank: $20
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $44
2. Where in your body is your patella? (buzzcode: 39) *Frank buzzes in (32)*Frank? Frank: KneeThat's right, Frank gets on the board. (ding)
Frank: $25
Vahan: $20
Nicholas: $44
3. In the famous logo, what is the Morton Salt girl holding in her right hand? (buzzcode: 8) *Vahan buzzes in (62)*Vahan? Vahan: Can of Morton Salt(buzzer)Let's take a closer look at it.  Logo Courtesy of Stone Canyon Industries Holdings, Inc.As you can see, from her perspective, what we see as her right hand is actually her left hand. In her right hand, what we see as her left hand, she's holding an umbrella. I know, it confuses me all the time, too. Sorry, Vahan, we have to take $5 away, down to $15.
Frank: $25
Vahan: $15
Nicholas: $44
And it's time for our first Fame Game of the show. $10 going up on the board, looking for a famous PERSON.
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
[PERSON]
(Players, please PM me a bid of one to six clues plus a buzzcode from 1-100. The lowest bid of clues gets the first chance to solve the puzzle by giving me their answer on the thread. If there is a tie for low bid, the tie is broken by manner of buzzcode. If you answer incorrectly, we will add one more clue and then use the buzzcodes of the remaining two to determine who gets to buzz in next. If that second person answers incorrectly, the last person gets all the remaining clues and a free chance to guess.) |
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Post by palmer7 on Jul 3, 2021 13:16:33 GMT -5
(Waiting for Vahan and Frank to send in their bids and buzzcodes)
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Post by palmer7 on Jul 4, 2021 11:24:41 GMT -5
Ready? Go.
[____STAR_____] [_____________] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
[PERSON]
(beep)Star.
[____STAR_____] [_____OF______] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
[PERSON]
(beep)Of.... (buzzcode: 30) *Vahan buzzes in (45, 2 clues)*Vahan? |
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