Fun with GSN's "Common Knowledge"
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Re: Fun with GSN's "Common Knowledge"
"Common Knowledge" fail that will definitely upset many BOARDIES.
If you add the number of points in an NFL Field Goal, runs in an MLB Grand Slam, and goals in an NHL Hat Trick, what is the total?
The first team said 9, the second team said 8.
Also for the millionth time, Greenland is NOT a country. Do game show writers even care about the UN?
If you add the number of points in an NFL Field Goal, runs in an MLB Grand Slam, and goals in an NHL Hat Trick, what is the total?
The first team said 9, the second team said 8.
Also for the millionth time, Greenland is NOT a country. Do game show writers even care about the UN?
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Where does that leave Kosovo, Palestine or Wales?LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:47 am Also for the millionth time, Greenland is NOT a country. Do game show writers even care about the UN?
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Which of these vitamins helps your blood to clot?
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin K
Team's Answers: A A B
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin K
Team's Answers: A A B
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Kosovo has been recognized by the UN since 2008. Wales is part of the United Kingdom. Palestine is not recognized by the UN, neither is Taiwan.Volante wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:52 pmWhere does that leave Kosovo, Palestine or Wales?LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:47 am Also for the millionth time, Greenland is NOT a country. Do game show writers even care about the UN?
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The Grenadine syrup in a Shirley Temple is made from what fruit?
A. Pomegranate
B. Cherry
C. Raspberry
All three players said Cherry.
A. Pomegranate
B. Cherry
C. Raspberry
All three players said Cherry.
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Wales is a constituent country of the UK; you can call it one. The US (and thus US game shows like J!) treats Taiwan as a country. Palestine is a non-member observer state of the UN while Kosovo is not. Kosovo is recognized by 100 UN members as a country (and not recognized as such by the other 93); the UN itself doesn't have a say on that matter.LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:19 amKosovo has been recognized by the UN since 2008. Wales is part of the United Kingdom. Palestine is not recognized by the UN, neither is Taiwan.Volante wrote: ↑Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:52 pmWhere does that leave Kosovo, Palestine or Wales?LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 1:47 am Also for the millionth time, Greenland is NOT a country. Do game show writers even care about the UN?
It's not enough to rely solely on the UN for status; it fails on edge cases.
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Very predictable that the contestant on the winning team was going to guess Cupid for the FTD logo as I was laughing and shaking my head before the choices appeared.
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Named for the city that first used them, what wheel clamp do law enforcement officers put on cars to prevent them from being moved?
Detroit Boot/Denver Boot/Cleveland Boot
The contestant said Detroit Boot.
Detroit Boot/Denver Boot/Cleveland Boot
The contestant said Detroit Boot.
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In many places (certainly around here), it's just called "the boot", and I had no idea until a couple of years ago that it was called anything else. Inferring that the city involved is an automotive center like Detroit seems reasonable to me.LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:30 am Named for the city that first used them, what wheel clamp do law enforcement officers put on cars to prevent them from being moved?
Detroit Boot/Denver Boot/Cleveland Boot
The contestant said Detroit Boot.
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Search "Denver Boot" on J! ArchiveLucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2019 12:30 am Named for the city that first used them, what wheel clamp do law enforcement officers put on cars to prevent them from being moved?
Detroit Boot/Denver Boot/Cleveland Boot
The contestant said Detroit Boot.
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Acrophobia is the fear of what?
Heights/Closed Spaces/Snakes
Contestant said Closed Spaces.
What color is the 45 carat Hope Diamond?
Pink/Blue/Yellow
Contestant said Pink.
Heights/Closed Spaces/Snakes
Contestant said Closed Spaces.
What color is the 45 carat Hope Diamond?
Pink/Blue/Yellow
Contestant said Pink.
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The savory appetizer "Angels on Horseback" traditionally consists of what bacon-wrapped food?
Sardines/Oysters/Clams
Contestant said Sardines.
Sardines/Oysters/Clams
Contestant said Sardines.
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Which of these words is on a current US $10 bill?
A. Legal
B. Liberty
C. Seal
Team's Answers: C A B
For "The Working Parents", Constellation literally means Group of Stars.
For "The International Ladies", Horoscope translates as Time Observer.
For the "Common Knowledge" writers, Zodiac translates as "Circle of Little Animals", not "Circle of Figures".
A. Legal
B. Liberty
C. Seal
Team's Answers: C A B
For "The Working Parents", Constellation literally means Group of Stars.
For "The International Ladies", Horoscope translates as Time Observer.
For the "Common Knowledge" writers, Zodiac translates as "Circle of Little Animals", not "Circle of Figures".
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Apparently Cristen from "Primary Teachers" didn't know that a Black Widow has an hourglass shape on its back.
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I thought it was on her belt buckleLucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:24 am Apparently Cristen from "Primary Teachers" didn't know that a Black Widow has an hourglass shape on its back.
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It is quite obvious why Karen was chosen as the captain of "Zumba Friends".
What bird did miners traditionally use to detect carbon monoxide in coal mines?
A. Canary
B. Crow
C. Robin
Team's Answers: A B B
If you're outside during a storm, what's the best way to avoid being struck by lightning?
A. Move to Water
B. Stand Near a Tall Object
C. Crouch on Feet
Team's Answers: C B B
What letters after their name indicate that your pet's doctor graduated from veterinarian school?
A. D.V.M.
B. V.M.S.
C. E.V.M.
Team's Answers: A B B
Karen's partners are the reason why her team didn't make the bonus round.
What bird did miners traditionally use to detect carbon monoxide in coal mines?
A. Canary
B. Crow
C. Robin
Team's Answers: A B B
If you're outside during a storm, what's the best way to avoid being struck by lightning?
A. Move to Water
B. Stand Near a Tall Object
C. Crouch on Feet
Team's Answers: C B B
What letters after their name indicate that your pet's doctor graduated from veterinarian school?
A. D.V.M.
B. V.M.S.
C. E.V.M.
Team's Answers: A B B
Karen's partners are the reason why her team didn't make the bonus round.
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Sometimes the wrong choices by the writers are just as much fun as the contestant errors.
Why should you drop a pan of cake batter on the counter before baking it?
To remove air bubbles
For good luck
So the butter will sink to the bottom
All three team members knew it was A while B greatly amused me.
Why should you drop a pan of cake batter on the counter before baking it?
To remove air bubbles
For good luck
So the butter will sink to the bottom
All three team members knew it was A while B greatly amused me.
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What it the soft black lustrous form of carbon used in pencils?
The team said Lead!!!
The team said Lead!!!
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Which of these board games is played with dice?
A. Life
B. Risk
C. Candy Land
Team's Answers: A B C
The one who got it right: "Guys, we played board games at my place."
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A. Life
B. Risk
C. Candy Land
Team's Answers: A B C
The one who got it right: "Guys, we played board games at my place."
For Marlene, Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are by Jeff Kinney.
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Which of these words comes first in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance?
A. Indivisible
B. Justice
C. Liberty
Team's Answers: B A C
A. Indivisible
B. Justice
C. Liberty
Team's Answers: B A C
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