Bob was the winner of the Million Dollar Buddy Contest, where AOL users would submit responses via IM and their correct answers were tracked. He submitted more correct answers than any other participant.[1]
Bob's Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
What lovestruck fictional character speaks the famous line "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo"?
⬥ A: Cinderella
⬥ B: Juliet Capulet
⬥ C: Scarlett O'Hara
⬥ D: Lassie
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What condiment is similar to jelly with the exception that it is made from chunks of fruit instead of fruit juice?
⬥ A: Jam
⬥ B: Mustard
⬥ C: Mayonnaise
⬥ D: Syrup
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these children's games requires its players to sit in a circle facing each other? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Capture the Flag
⬥ B: Red Rover
⬥ C: Hide and Seek
⬥ D: Duck Duck Goose
Bob used the 50:50 lifeline, eliminating B and C. He made D his final answer, winning $300.
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
What TV series treats viewers to a behind-the-scenes look at the ritzy Montecito Resort & Casino?
⬥ A: The O.C.
⬥ B: Las Vegas
⬥ C: CSI: NY
⬥ D: Everwood
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
What synonym for "intellectual" originated with the idea that a large forehead signifies greater brain power?
⬥ A: Scholarly
⬥ B: Academic
⬥ C: Highbrow
⬥ D: Astute
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
Curry is a heavily-spiced sauce traditionally used in which of these cuisines?
⬥ A: French
⬥ B: Greek
⬥ C: Indian
⬥ D: Italian
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2005, what baseball team swept the Houston Astros to win its first World Series title since 1917?
⬥ A: Chicago White Sox
⬥ B: Detroit Tigers
⬥ C: Pittsburgh Pirates
⬥ D: Philadelphia Phillies
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What natural occurrences are classified as being either partial, annular or total?
⬥ A: Shooting stars
⬥ B: Volcanic eruptions
⬥ C: Earthquakes
⬥ D: Solar eclipses
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Measuring screen width in relation to screen height, the "aspect ratio" of a standard widescreen TV is what?
⬥ A: 16:9
⬥ B: 12:7
⬥ C: 9:5
⬥ D: 5:3
$25,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
On TV's "Desperate Housewives," Teri Hatcher's Susan is a klutzy mom with what work-from-home job? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
⬥ A: Jewelry designer
⬥ B: Children's book illustrator
⬥ C: Freelance copy editor
⬥ D: Special events planner
Ask the Audience Results:
Studio: A: 6% ⬥ B: 51% ⬥ C: 25% ⬥ D: 18%
AOL: A: 17% ⬥ B: 20% ⬥ C: 22% ⬥ D: 41%
Bob asked the audience, a majority of whom voted for B, while a plurality of the AOL audience voted for D. He made B his final answer, winning $25,000.
$50,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
Enacted in 1714, the English Riot Act required groups that were read the Riot Act to do what?
⬥ A: Forfeit weapons
⬥ B: Disperse within an hour
⬥ C: Move to private space
⬥ D: Declare fealty to crown
$100,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
Before switching career paths, which of these prominent Americans studied clarinet performance at Julliard? 'Switch the Question' lifeline used
⬥ A: Antonin Scalia
⬥ B: Lee Iacocca
⬥ C: Walter Cronkite
⬥ D: Alan Greenspan
Bob wasn't sure, so he switched the question. The correct answer was D: Alan Greenspan.
$100,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed - SWITCHED QUESTION
A self-professed "train nerd," what rocker became a part-owner of the Lionel toy train company in 1995? 'Phone-a-Friend' lifeline used
⬥ A: John Mellencamp
⬥ B: Neil Young
⬥ C: Bob Dylan
⬥ D: Don Henley
Bob did not want to risk $25,000, so he walked away. The correct answer was B: Neil Young.
Trivia[]
Bob's phone-a-friend was Jeff Gross, who appeared on both the UK and U.S. versions and won £64,000 and $500,000, respectively.
