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Post by palmer7 on May 1, 2019 10:19:20 GMT -5
Another week is beginning on $ale. We've yet to hear back from champion Frank Sartori, so now we're looking for a co-champion (unless we hear from our champion).
Will three new people please check in?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 10:22:09 GMT -5
Hi! I'm new here. Can I play?
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Post by romnserg on May 1, 2019 10:42:13 GMT -5
Can I finally give it a shot, please Greg?
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Post by palmer7 on May 1, 2019 10:50:27 GMT -5
Hi! I'm new here. Can I play? Yes, I'll need to get some information from you. Please PM me: * Name (first and last) * Hometown/Where you're currently from * Occupation * Something interesting about yourself |
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Post by palmer7 on May 1, 2019 10:50:52 GMT -5
Yes, Sergio, you may play.
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Post by coolclar on May 1, 2019 11:03:27 GMT -5
Can I Try Mate
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Post by palmer7 on May 3, 2019 1:25:13 GMT -5
Sure, Clara.
(pre-opening, at Tony's mansion) Greg: Hard to believe, isn't it? Happy: Yeah. Somebody's got to carry on the legacy. And that somebody is you. Are you sure you know what you're getting yourself into?Greg: Yeah, of course. (he looks around the mansion) So, this place has a lot of symbolism. Happy: This place screamed Tony Stark. His pride, arrogance, above-it-all detachment....Greg: Perfect for a bachelor. Maybe when I get married, things will change around here. Maybe I'll add a few rooms. It's a great base for the new Iron Man. But I did add a personal touch to it. (he walks over to a draped thing outside the workshop, and removes the drape, it's a statue of Tony Stark)
[OPENING THEME]
This week, one of our contestants could win a climbing wall treadmill, a plectocycle, or a trip to Egypt!
And continue a journey towards a fortune in cash and prizes, including this pair of BMW M5s....
And hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash!
In total, over one million dollars on...
(echo) And now, here's our power couple, GREG PALMER and STACEY WREN!(wild cheers and applause as the doors open and the two of us walk, arm-in-arm, Pat and Vanna style, to the lectern)Greg: Thank you, Burton. Eat your heart out, Pat and Vanna. Welcome to $ale of the Century, it's Monday, it's a new week, and we're really starting the week fresh. (shot of an empty contestant area) We have no champion! (back to Stacey and me) Stacey: That's right. If you remember this past Friday, J.C. Hines and Marc Enyedy each won the Lot, and we've yet to hear back from our current champ, Frank Sartori. Once Frank comes back, we'll have co-champions.Greg: And speaking of J.C. and Marc, they will be competing against our 2018 Champion of Champions Evan Hatfield on $uper $ale, immediately following this program. Which means The Voice will be on at 9, 8 Central instead of 8, 7 Central. Just a little programming note there. Stacey: With the way the ratings have been going, I don't think there's much difference either way.Greg: Right you are. Stacey, who are our three challengers? (As Stacey introduces the contestants, models of the opposite gender escort them to their seats)Stacey: Well, this episode will be an international affair. First, we have a freelancer who was a spelling bee champion in middle school. From, and I hope I'm pronouncing this right, Gdynia, Poland, Matthew Ellwart. Next, he's a language student who is multilingual. From Novelda, Alicante, Spain, here's Sergio Roman Rodriguez. And finally, an Aussie! She's a mother of one who allegedly named her son after Tony Barber. From Sydney, Australia, here's Clara Solack!(audience cheers) Greg: Well, at least someone who has respect for one of the greats. Hiya, Clara. Now, please tell us some more about yourself. |
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Post by coolclar on May 3, 2019 13:31:45 GMT -5
Well Greg I'm From Sydney Australia I Love to Dance,Play Games,and do a lot of housework in our new house that my Hubby got for me as a birthday present
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Post by palmer7 on May 3, 2019 13:52:55 GMT -5
And that house is in New Jersey, I believe. I remember your husband. He was here last week, and won over $25,000 in cash. I'm guessing that went towards the house, am I right?
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Post by coolclar on May 3, 2019 14:00:58 GMT -5
Yep now we're looking for some money to put down payment on a swimming pool for the backyard and also maybe a car for the garage
Also we never went on a honeymoon we only went to Australia and spent our honeymoon with the family so i'm hoping to get a 2nd honeymoon
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Post by palmer7 on May 3, 2019 15:18:45 GMT -5
Well, we've got a tour of Egypt on the Winners' Board this week, so you might win that. Good luck to you tonight.
Next, we have Sergio Roman Rodriguez from Spain. Now, in our country, Spanish is often taught as a second language in most public schools. Is English given the same treatment in Spain?
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Post by romnserg on May 3, 2019 15:37:51 GMT -5
Indeed, Greg. Thanks to that, that's the reason of why I love learning languages.
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Post by palmer7 on May 3, 2019 16:23:05 GMT -5
Oh, wonderful. Good to know the sun never sets on the English language. Now, what best helps you learn a new language? Do you use apps or software, or do you use the more traditional methods of books and CDs and such?
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Post by romnserg on May 3, 2019 16:29:34 GMT -5
Any method is useful.
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Post by palmer7 on May 3, 2019 16:51:21 GMT -5
All right, well, let's see if it helps you here. Good luck.
Finally, Matthew Ellwart from Gdynia, Poland. According to this card, you were a spelling bee champion in middle school. Now, were the words in English or Polish?
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 16:56:03 GMT -5
Well, as a matter of fact, the words were in English
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Post by palmer7 on May 3, 2019 17:51:40 GMT -5
(I appear to be stunned) Well, how do you like that, folks? An English-language spelling bee in Poland. Is this an English-immersion school that you went to?
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 22:07:01 GMT -5
No, but we have English lessons in Polish schools and all the teachers that I knew were Polish. Personally, I've learned English all by myself and in my family only I can speak English really well.
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Post by palmer7 on May 5, 2019 15:59:24 GMT -5
Must... resist.... Polish joke.... Stacey: Good luck to you, Matthew. Good luck to everyone, $20 to start.(the board initializes)
Clara: $20
Sergio: $20
Matthew: $20
(Stacey exits) Greg: And that is what a good co-host is supposed to do, ladies and gentlemen. Keep the host from making a fool of himself. Good luck to everyone, CashCard is at $20,000, but I'm getting ahead of myself. Round 1 on a Monday, here we go. 1. Ranger VII was the first U.S. spacecraft to send back pictures of what?
2. What place did Dante describe as having "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here" written over its doors?
3. What is the curved line between any two points on a circle?
4. Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, and Huang Ho are the four longest what in the world?
5. What European movie theater chain shares its name with an ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry?(buzzcodes and answers, please) |
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Post by palmer7 on May 7, 2019 23:11:46 GMT -5
(sorry for the delay, folks; got a busy schedule; will get back to this ASAP)
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Post by palmer7 on May 8, 2019 23:16:38 GMT -5
1. Ranger VII was the first U.S. spacecraft to send back pictures of what? (buzzcode: 73) *Clara buzzes in (50)*Clara? Clara: The Lunar SurfaceYes, indeed, up to $25. (ding)
Clara: $25
Sergio: $20
Matthew: $20
2. What place did Dante describe as having "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here" written over its doors? (buzzcode: 19) *Matthew buzzes in (36)*Matthew? Matthew: Hell/InfernoWe have to take your first answer, and Hell is right. We have a tie. (ding)
Clara: $25
Sergio: $20
Matthew: $25
Although, if you're Bill Barr, we'd have also accepted the House Judiciary Committee chambers. 3. What is the curved line between any two points on a circle? (buzzcode: 10) *Sergio buzzes in (58)*Sergio? Sergio: Is it...Diameter?(buzzer)Oh no... arc. You lose $5 for that incorrect answer.
Clara: $25
Sergio: $15
Matthew: $25
4. Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, and Huang Ho are the four longest what in the world? (buzzcode: 3) *Matthew buzzes in (21)*Matthew? Matthew: RiversCorrect. You're up to $30. (ding)
Clara: $25
Sergio: $15
Matthew: $30
5. What European movie theater chain shares its name with an ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry? (buzzcode: 15) *Clara buzzes in (2)*Clara? Clara: AMC?(buzzer)No! It's Odeon. Although, AMC does own Odeon. Sorry, gotta take $5 from you as well.
Clara: $20
Sergio: $15
Matthew: $30
Matthew, you've got a crack at the first Instant Bargain. Player in the lead always has a chance to buy bargain merchandise. Let's see what you think about this. (The models gather at this dining room set for a feast.)Stacey: Matthew, there's nothing like bringing your family together for a good meal. And with this luxury dining room set, you'll look good doing it. Relax in a livable luxury with Chatelet, a whole home collection inspired by timeless farm style antiques found in ''little castles'' of Old World Europe. This set comes with six chairs, a table, and leaves to expand the table. The Paris vintage finish is a distressed vintage white with fretwork overlay on select pieces. Furnished by Perigold.com. It's normally priced at...But tonight, on $ale of the Century, it's yours for only...(audience cheers, I join the group at the table) Greg: OK, so what are we having? (Katy delivers a bucket of chicken) Fried chicken! Great. Thank you, don't mind if I do. (I take a chicken leg and start eating it) Oh, excuse me. Can we get Matthew a piece? (Katy quickly gets a plate and gives Matthew a few pieces of chicken, then delivers it to him) Didn't want to be rude. (I continue eating) So, Matthew, how's your dining room set at home? Could you use this prize? |
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 0:43:31 GMT -5
It looks really fantastic. I think they would like to have that for sure. (eats chicken)
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Post by palmer7 on May 9, 2019 16:52:23 GMT -5
(taking another bite) You have a $10 lead. If you bought it for $6, you'd still have a $4 lead. I'll throw in $1,000 in cash for food. What do you say?
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 18:05:13 GMT -5
If that's the case, then...*buzzing in*
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Post by palmer7 on May 10, 2019 0:27:04 GMT -5
He's going to buy! (audience cheers, I finish off my chicken)
Clara: $20
Sergio: $15
Matthew: $24
That was delicious. We take the $6 off your score. Clara, Sergio, we'll get you guys some chicken during the break. Matthew, enjoy your cash and the dining room set. Back with this.
1. Which state was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery?
2. Who was the first U.S. president to be impeached?
3. According to legend, what was the name of the Roman slave who removed a thorn from the lion's foot?
(buzzcodes and answers, please)
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Post by palmer7 on May 14, 2019 13:13:48 GMT -5
1. Which state was the first to ratify the 13th Amendment to abolish slavery? (buzzcode: 78) *Sergio buzzes in (76)*Sergio? Sergio: Let me think...Illinois?Is right! Back up to $20. (ding)
Clara: $20
Sergio: $20
Matthew: $24
2. Who was the first U.S. president to be impeached? (buzzcode: 12) *Sergio buzzes in (30)*Sergio? Sergio: Was he Andrew Johnson?He was the first to be impeached, and you take the lead, up to $25. (ding)
Clara: $20
Sergio: $25
Matthew: $24
3. According to legend, what was the name of the Roman slave who removed a thorn from the lion's foot? (buzzcode: 26) *Sergio buzzes in (12)*Sergio? Sergio: Androcles?That's exactly right, and you scored a hat trick. (ding)
Clara: $20
Sergio: $30
Matthew: $24
(audience cheers) [FAME GAME]And that sound means it's time for the Fame Game. We've got a $10 Money Card going up there. Players, we're looking for a famous person. (whoosh as the puzzle board appears on screen)
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
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Post by palmer7 on May 17, 2019 20:30:18 GMT -5
Ready? Go.
[__SPECIAL____] [_____________] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
(beep)Special.
[__SPECIAL____] [__COUNSEL,___] [_____________]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
(beep)Counsel,
[__SPECIAL____] [__COUNSEL,___] [____WROTE____]
[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]
(beep)Wrote... (buzzcode: 54) *Matthew buzzes in (3 clues, 50)*Matthew? |
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2019 1:23:58 GMT -5
I'm gonna guess... Chaucer?
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Post by palmer7 on May 19, 2019 22:57:03 GMT -5
(buzzer)Nooooooooo, it's not Chaucer. You don't lose any money, but you are out for the rest of the puzzle. Here's the next word.
[__SPECIAL____] [__COUNSEL,___] [____WROTE____]
[___REPORT____] [_____________] [_____________]
(beep)Report. (buzzcode: 56) *Clara buzzes in (44)*Clara?
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Post by coolclar on May 20, 2019 8:27:18 GMT -5
Is It Robert Mueller
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