Adam Cohn, a graphic designer from Portland, Oregon, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on March 7, 2002. He walked away with $32,000 after incorrectly answering his $64,000 question, thanks to the audience.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these U.S. holidays in the order they are observed during the year, starting in January.
⬥ A: Memorial Day
⬥ B: Labor Day
⬥ C: Columbus Day
⬥ D: New Year’s Day
The correct answer was D-A-B-C. Out 9 contestants, 3 got it right. Adam was the fastest in 6.52 seconds.
Adam's Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these foods is usually peeled before eating?
⬥ A: Banana
⬥ B: Grape
⬥ C: Strawberry
⬥ D: Free-range Spam
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these animals has thick layers of fat called blubber?
⬥ A: Caribou
⬥ B: Pig
⬥ C: Whale
⬥ D: Couch potato bug
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
A bellhop would most likely help a person do which of the following?
⬥ A: Clean his teeth
⬥ B: Carry luggage
⬥ C: Fix a leak
⬥ D: Jump over bells
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What adjective is commonly used to describe a college dorm that houses both men and women?
⬥ A: Mix-up
⬥ B: Dual
⬥ C: Matched
⬥ D: Co-ed
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the common term for the principles and policies adopted by a political party?
⬥ A: Riser
⬥ B: Board
⬥ C: Platform
⬥ D: Podium
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
TV character Stuart Smalley’s catchphrase is “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough and doggone it,” what?
⬥ A: I deserve the best
⬥ B: People like me
⬥ C: I’m going to the top
⬥ D: Don’t forget it
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
A hutch is a piece of furniture traditionally used to store what?
⬥ A: Vegetables
⬥ B: Gardening tools
⬥ C: Baby clothes
⬥ D: Dishes
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
The 2001 movie “Training Day” follows Ethan Hawke’s character during his training as a what?
⬥ A: Bank teller
⬥ B: Truckdriver
⬥ C: Police officer
⬥ D: Baseball coach
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of oven has a fan that circulates hot air to uniformly cook food?
⬥ A: Convection
⬥ B: Convention
⬥ C: Conduction
⬥ D: Congelation
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
The Bhagavad Gita is an important text of what religion? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Islam
⬥ B: Hinduism
⬥ C: Taoism
⬥ D: Judaism
Adam used the 50:50 lifeline, eliminating A and D. He made B his final answer, winning $32,000.
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
The Sand Hills, the largest sand dune region in the Western Hemisphere, are in what U.S. state? 'Phone-a-Friend' and 'Ask the Audience' lifelines used
Adam called his friend Chris, a lawyer, who had no idea. He then asked the audience, a plurality of whom said it was B. With nothing to lose, he made that his final answer, ending his game. The correct answer was C. Total Prize Money: $32,000
