Donnie was previously a Plus One for Trent Edwards, who in turn became Donnie's Plus One for this game.
WWTBAM Run[]
$500 (1 of 14) - Not Timed
It's estimated that each spring and summer, about 35 what live in the U.S. Capitol's reflecting pool?
⬥ A: Unicorns
⬥ B: Families of ducks
⬥ C: Out-of-work lobbyists
⬥ D: Killer whales
$1,000 (2 of 14) - Not Timed
So that you can quickly tell that the vehicle behind you is an ambulance, the word "ambulance" on its hood is often printed how?
⬥ A: In hieroglyphics
⬥ B: In Swahili
⬥ C: In barbecue sauce
⬥ D: In large, mirror-image text
$2,000 (3 of 14) - Not Timed
What tradition did Time magazine inadvertently start with its first issue of January 1928, because no one from that week's news seemed a good fit for its cover?
⬥ A: The coverless magazine
⬥ B: The swimsuit issue
⬥ C: The nationwide product recall
⬥ D: Naming a Man of the Year
$3,000 (4 of 14) - Not Timed
When he was inaugurated president, which of these men only had one of his real teeth left in his mouth?
⬥ A: Barack Obama
⬥ B: John F. Kennedy
⬥ C: Jimmy Carter
⬥ D: George Washington
$5,000 (5 of 14) - Not Timed
Which of the following is a German food brand known for its soup mixes and seasonings, and NOT a character on HBO's "Game of Thrones"?
⬥ A: Bronn
⬥ B: Grenn
⬥ C: Knorr
⬥ D: Hodor
Donnie is glad he at least knows the brand, because he doesn't watch Game of Thrones.
$7,000 (6 of 14) - Not Timed
Which term that in Economics means a period of rising prices is defined in Astronomy as a brief, split-second period immediately following the Big Bang?
⬥ A: Contraction
⬥ B: Oscillation
⬥ C: Deflation
⬥ D: Inflation
$10,000 (7 of 14) - Not Timed
Located in a state where the Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs play, since 2014 the College Football Hall of Fame has made its home in what city?
⬥ A: Atlanta
⬥ B: Birmingham
⬥ C: Nashville
⬥ D: San Antonio
Using the context from the question, Donnie locks in A: Atlanta.
$20,000 (8 of 14) - Not Timed
Originally started in 1850 as a shipping company, American Express was co-founded by what famous financial duo?
⬥ A: Bear & Stearns
⬥ B: Goldman & Sachs
⬥ C: Morgan & Chase
⬥ D: Wells & Fargo
$30,000 (9 of 14) - Not Timed
Eleven years after England's Prince Philip married Elizabeth in real life, Disney's Prince Phillip lived happily ever after with what princess on the movie screen? 'Ask the Audience' lifeline used
Donnie wishes he knew more about Disney movies. He asks the audience, and despite the small gap between A and C, he chooses the latter and is correct.
$50,000 (10 of 14) - Not Timed
The scarf, shank and groove are all standard parts of which common household item?
⬥ A: Sewing machine needle
⬥ B: Dryer lint screen
⬥ C: Electrical outlet wall plate
⬥ D: Microwave oven turntable
Question of the Day[]
Question of the Day
In which of these sports does the clock count up instead of down?
⬥ A: Hockey
⬥ B: Football
⬥ C: Basketball
⬥ D: Soccer
Today's question comes from WMAR in Baltimore.
$100,000 (11 of 14) - Not Timed
Of the following events in American history, which one lasted a total of 13 years, 10 months, 18 days, 17 hours and 31 minutes?
⬥ A: FDR's presidency
⬥ B: The Vietnam War
⬥ C: Prohibition
⬥ D: The Apollo space program
Using process of elimination, Donnie comes to the conclusion that C: Prohibition is right. The klaxon called time, and Donnie would return the next day with two lifelines.
$250,000 (12 of 14) - Not Timed
What place do John Davis and Brad Howell have in music history? 'Plus One' and '50:50' lifelines used
⬥ A: Created the "Macarena" dance
⬥ B: Provided Milli Vanilli's singing voices
⬥ C: Organized Woodstock music festival
⬥ D: Gave the Spice Girls their nicknames
Donnie admits he doesn't know a lot about music history. Maybe his Plus One, Trent Edwards, does. Trent thinks it's B or D but isn't sure. The 50:50 is then utilized, leaving B and C. Trent did see the Woodstock documentary, but can't remember the names John Davis and Brad Howell. Despite this, Donnie is willing to take a stab and says C: Organized Woodstock music festival. Sadly, B: Provided Milli Vanilli's singing voices was right the whole time.
