Jason Carter

Jason Carter, a sixth-grade math and science teacher from Valdese, North Carolina, was a contestant on Super Millionaire on May 20, 2004. He walked away with $500,000.

Super Millionaire Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these numbers in alphabetical order according to how they are spelled out.
⬥ A: 15	⬥ B: 20
⬥ C: 45	⬥ D: 60

The correct answer A-C-D-B. Out of 8 contestants, 2 got it right. Jason was the fastest in 5.05 seconds.

Jason's Run to $10,000,000[]

$1,000 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
The world “aphrodisiac” comes from the name of the Greek goddess of what?
⬥ A: Wisdom	⬥ B: The Moon
⬥ C: Love	⬥ D: Chocolate underwear

$2,000 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
What 1970s group's various members usually included a sailor, a construction worker and a cop?
⬥ A: The Bee Gees	⬥ B: Earth, Wind & Fire
⬥ C: Kool & the Gang	⬥ D: The Village People

Jason does the YMCA before answering.

$3,000 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these vehicles commonly use sonar technology for navigation?
⬥ A: Submarines	⬥ B: Tanks
⬥ C: Helicopters	⬥ D: Subways

$4,000 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
Because its date depends on the lunar cycle, what holiday is celebrated in either March or April?
⬥ A: St. Patrick’s Day	⬥ B: Easter
⬥ C: Memorial Day	⬥ D: Valentine’s Day

$5,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these words is usually used to refer to men and not women?
⬥ A: Philanderer	⬥ B: Vamp
⬥ C: Coquette	⬥ D: Vixen

$10,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
A 19th-century Chinese nurseryman named Ah Bing is the namesake for a famous variety of what fruit?
⬥ A: Apple	⬥ B: Cherry
⬥ C: Banana	⬥ D: Orange

$20,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In January 2004, what controversial sports figure released the autobiography “My Prison Without Bars”? ”Phone-a-Friend” lifeline used
⬥ A: Mike Tyson	⬥ B: Dennis Rodman
⬥ C: Tonya Harding	⬥ D: Pete Rose

Sports is a weak area for Jason, so he decides to call Tracy, a co-worker of his.

Tracy is pretty sure that is D: Pete Rose. Jason goes with Tracy and wins $20,000.

$30,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What two characters got married on the last episode of “Beverly Hills 90210”? ”Ask the Audience” lifeline used
⬥ A: Kelly and Dylan	⬥ B: David and Donna
⬥ C: Steve and Brenda	⬥ D: Brandon and Andrea
Ask the Audience Results: A: 17% ⬥ B: 64% ⬥ C: 6% ⬥ D: 13%

$50,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
In 2004, what artist’s painting, “Boy With a Pipe,” sold at auction for a record-breaking $104 million? ”50:50” lifeline used
⬥ A: Rembrandt	⬥ B: Renoir
⬥ C: Picasso	⬥ D: Van Gogh

$100,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
When a car’s air bags are activated, they are usually inflated with what kind of gas?
⬥ A: Oxygen	⬥ B: Helium
⬥ C: Carbon dioxide	⬥ D: Nitrogen

$500,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What is the only continent that does not have a continental divide? "Double Dip" lifeline used
⬥ A: Asia	⬥ B: Antarctica
⬥ C: Africa	⬥ D: Australia

$1,000,000 (12 of 15) - Not Timed
What song lyric graces the tombstone of legendary singer Frank Sinatra? ”Three Wise Men" lifeline used
⬥ A: Let me sing for ever more	⬥ B: I’ll be seeing you
⬥ C: The best is yet to come	⬥ D: Come fly with me

Jason decides to use the Three Wise Men: Pat Thompson, Chris Farley and Glennys Farrar, but none of them know the answer. Jason decides to walk with $500,000. The correct answer is C: The best is yet to come.

Total Prize Money: $500,000

Links[]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJPOZrEaFXk (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb5P097N6ag (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2DSCWO9jc (Part 3)

Preceded by Melissa Beyerl	Super Millionaire contestant Jason Carter	Succeeded by Rich Willis