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Joe Chung, a grad student in graphic design and animation from New York, New York, appeared on the U.S. version of the show on May 3, 2001 and won $1,000 after incorrectly answering his $8,000 question. He did not use his "Phone-a-Friend" lifeline.

WWTBAM Run[]

Fastest Finger Question[]

Fastest Finger Question
Put these musical groups in the order they released their first album, starting with the earliest.
⬥ A: Chicago ⬥ B: The Four Tops
⬥ C: Wu-Tang Clan ⬥ D: Duran Duran
The correct answer was B-A-D-C. Out of 10 contestants, five got it right, but Joe did it in the fastest time with 3.88 seconds.

Joe’s Run to the Million[]

$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these kitchen appliances is commonly preheated before use?
⬥ A: Refrigerator ⬥ B: Dishwasher
⬥ C: Oven ⬥ D: Ice cube tray
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of the following commonly describes a tense situation?
⬥ A: Bright-eyed ⬥ B: Quick-witted
⬥ C: White-knuckle ⬥ D: I want my mommy
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
If you are wearing a shirt with a “ W” while looking in a mirror, the image of the “W” looks like what?
⬥ A: M ⬥ B: W
⬥ C: 21 ⬥ D: The Beatles
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
A person filling out which of these applications is most likely to submit an essay?
⬥ A: Driver’s license ⬥ B: Apartment lease
⬥ C: College admission ⬥ D: U.S. passport
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
Which of these people would be most likely to give ”stump speeches”?
⬥ A: Politician ⬥ B: Coach
⬥ C: Driver ⬥ D: Salesperson
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
When referring to a new car, what does the “S” in the abbreviation “MSRP” stand for?
⬥ A: Suggested ⬥ B: Sticker
⬥ C: Steering ⬥ D: Speed
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1963 song “Da Doo Ron Ron,” the singer “met him on” what day of the week?
“Ask the Audience” lifeline used
⬥ A: Saturday ⬥ B: Monday
⬥ C: Friday ⬥ D: Tuesday
Ask the Audience Results: A: 20% ⬥ B: 61% ⬥ C: 11% ⬥ D: 8%
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
A pullet is what type of young animal?
“50:50” lifeline used
⬥ A: Penguin ⬥ B: Elephant
⬥ C: Hen ⬥ D: Pig
Total Prize Money: $1,000

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Preceded by
Andrea Stout
U.S. Contestant (Season 1)
Joe Chung
Succeeded by
Angie Hamrick