Christian Sorge, from Scotch Plains, NJ, was a contestant who appeared on Season 16 of the U.S. version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on January 10-11, 2018 and won $5,000 after answering his $30,000 question wrong.
He also appeared in Season 17 during Second Chance Week and won $5,000 after incorrectly answering his $20,000 question.
The Greek philosopher Diogenes famously roamed the streets by day carrying a lamp, searching in vain for what?
⬥ A: His car keys
⬥ B: His contact lens
⬥ C: His cat, Patches
⬥ D: An honest man
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
Each Thanksgiving, thousands of people call 1-800-BUTTERBALL, also known as what?
⬥ A: Turkey Talk-Line
⬥ B: Sardine Switchboard
⬥ C: Corn Dog Connection
⬥ D: Hummus Help Center
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
Because it shows “aggression and passion - great for a first date, not so great for the office,” the Financial Post says what’s one of the worst colors to wear to work?
⬥ A: Green
⬥ B: Blue
⬥ C: Brown
⬥ D: Red
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
As it generally has a top speed of less than 5 mph, if you were being chased by all of these animals, you’d have the best chance of outrunning which one? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
The official song of what U.S. state includes a line that loosely translates to “Be loyal to your king”? '50:50' lifeline used
⬥ A: Ohio
⬥ B: Texas
⬥ C: Hawaii
⬥ D: Alaska
$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
In the game of craps, you lose on your first roll if you “crap out,” by rolling a total of 2, 3 or what?
⬥ A: 4
⬥ B: 6
⬥ C: 9
⬥ D: 12
$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
Which celebrity chose the last name of his stage name as a tribute to one of his comedy idols, thinking it would instantly make people think “funny”? 'Plus One' lifeline used
⬥ A: Woody Allen
⬥ B: Martin Lawrence
⬥ C: Jamie Foxx
⬥ D: Steve Martin
Christian thinks it’s Jamie Foxx, after Redd Foxx. Christian’s Plus One is his friend and coworker Rich Davis. He wonders if there was a late-night TV host with one of the other names, but can’t think of one, so he agrees with Christian (he’s 27% sure). Chris points out Steve Allen hosted the Tonight Show, but Redd Foxx is right.
$20,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed
In tribute to its inventors, which mode of transportation is commonly known in France as a “montgolfier”?
⬥ A: Subway car
⬥ B: Hot-air balloon
⬥ C: Unicycle
⬥ D: Snowmobile
The klaxon called time and Christian would come back with $20,000 with no lifelines left.
$30,000 (9 of 14) - Not Timed
According to USDA estimates, while an adult often needs over 2,000 calories per day, a normal one-month-old baby boy only needs about how many?
⬥ A: 50
⬥ B: 210
⬥ C: 475
⬥ D: 1,150
Christian believes 1,000 is a little high for a one-month-old and 50 is really low—that's like what's in a stick of chewing gum! Christian wishes he had his Plus One who has a one-month-old daughter and probably knows this one. Christian didn't come here to walk away, so he guesses 210, but the correct answer was 475.
Total Winnings: $5,000
Question of the Day[]
Question of the Day
Which of these cakes is not traditionally made using the ingredient that it’s named after?
⬥ A: Fruitcake
⬥ B: Carrot cake
⬥ C: Cheesecake
⬥ D: Coffee cake
Christian's Second Run To The Million[]
$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
According to a common expression — and a song by Kelly Clarkson — “What doesn’t kill you makes you” what?
⬥ A: Sleepy
⬥ B: Taller
⬥ C: Stronger
⬥ D: Giggle
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
It’s commonly recommended that when arranging flowers, you create a greater surface area for drawing up water by cutting the stems how?
⬥ A: With your teeth
⬥ B: With a chainsaw
⬥ C: With your mind
⬥ D: At a 45-degree angle
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
Having nothing to do with a popular dance, which of these is a shrine in Seville, Spain dedicated to an important religious figure?
⬥ A: The Altar of The Dougie
⬥ B: The Basilica of La Macarena
⬥ C: The Running Man Chapel
⬥ D: The Whip and Nae Nae Sanctuary
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
Saying “It hits its worst at the French Open,” who once confessed to a serious internet shopping habit that involved spending six hours a day online?
⬥ A: Mary Lou Retton
⬥ B: Tara Lipinski
⬥ C: Serena Williams
⬥ D: Lindsey Vonn
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
While most people only get to see one of each, the few people in which of these locations get to see an average of 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours?
⬥ A: South Pole
⬥ B: International Space Station
⬥ C: The top of Mt. Everest
⬥ D: Along the Equator
$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
Adopting the fitting French phrase “Après moi, le déluge” as its motto, the 617 Squadron of Britain’s Royal Air Force was known for its attacks on what in WWII?
⬥ A: Factories
⬥ B: Dams
⬥ C: Roads
⬥ D: Ammunition stockpiles
$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
In 2017’s widely-acclaimed “The Disaster Artist,” James Franco plays what director of “The Room,” regarded by many as one of the worst movies of all time?
⬥ A: Ed Wood, Jr.
⬥ B: Phil Tucker
⬥ C: Tommy Wiseau
⬥ D: Ray Dennis Steckler
$20,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed
About 80% of the commercially-produced ammonia in the United States is used in what products? '50:50' and 'Ask the Audience' lifelines used
⬥ A: Cleaning supplies
⬥ B: Fertlizers
⬥ C: Frozen Foods
⬥ D: Pharmaceuticals
Ask the Audience Results: A: 56% ⬥ B: 44% ⬥
Christian narrows it down to cleaning supplies and fertilizers. The 50:50 leaves those two. That’s where Christian was leaning.
Total Winnings: $5,000 plus a ride on the Linq Hotel Ferris wheel (with a champagne toast) and dinner at Martorano’s at the Paris Hotel
