# DON'T Stump the Guy with Average Knowledge, Part II **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 25, 2007, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041 "2007-10-25T22:20:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/1 "2007-10-25T22:20:08Z")
Ok. I’ve been surfing the SDMB all day, and I’m getting bored. It’s time to reawaken my self-embarrising game of… Don’t Stump the Guy with Average (or below average) knowledge. [Here’s Game One.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=420867&highlight=average+knowledge) The rules are simple: 1. I hereby swear not to get any outside information from google, the internet in general, any book, or any help from anyone other than myself. No catch… I’ll play honest. 2. Ask me whatever question you think I should be able to answer easily. And rate them on a scale of difficulty of 1 - 3 (be honest). I’m a 34 year old, white, american male. 3. Ask me harder questions as you start to get the feel of my knowledge. The harder the question, and if I get it right, your score goes up by the difficulty rating. 4. The trick here is to **NOT** stump me. So, if I don’t know the answer, It confirms my ignorance, and you’ve lost… subtract the difficulty rating from your score. 5. After I’ve answered your question(s), tally them up and color your score in **GREEN** for positive values, and **RED** for negative values. 6. Winner gets bragging rights, and is awarded the prestigious **‘SDMB Slapping Trout of Awesomeness.™’** Last time, it was a blast, and we found that questions of the printing industry are to be limited to one per batch of questions, and that I am woefully unprepared for all things politics and sports… so tread there at your own risk. and… GO! ---
**Author:** ![Gala\_Matrix\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4da419/32.png) [@Gala\_Matrix\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gala_Matrix_Fire)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/2 "2007-10-25T22:22:34Z")
I didn’t read the whole thread, so there’s a possibility that someone already asked this: What are the three primary colors? (level 2 difficulty) ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/3 "2007-10-25T22:26:05Z")
[QUOTE=bluethree] I didn’t read the whole thread, so there’s a possibility that someone already asked this: What are the three primary colors? (level 2 difficulty) [/QUOTE] In the additive it’s Red, Green, and Blue. In the subtractive it’s Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta. (I know what some of you might be thinking, “The three primary colors are Red, Yellow and Blue!” FOOLS! Your first grade teacher lied to you.) ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/4 "2007-10-25T22:31:35Z")
**[GAME NOTE]** I’ll let you know if a question has been asked before, or if I feel you’re taking advantage of the point structure or what you might know about me and leveraging that against your opponents. Otherwise, carry on! I’ve cracked open a New Castle, and am in my cozy couch. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![SpectBrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a87d85/32.png) [@SpectBrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpectBrain)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/5 "2007-10-25T22:38:40Z")
From an article on the homework of sixth graders in the Wall Street Journal today: Which is a better deal, an 8 inch square pizza or a 9 inch round pizza if they’re each priced at $9.00? difficulty 1 ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/6 "2007-10-25T22:41:34Z")
Can you name the first three emperors of Rome? Difficulty 2. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/7 "2007-10-25T22:43:51Z")
[QUOTE=SpectBrain] From an article on the homework of sixth graders in the Wall Street Journal today: Which is a better deal, an 8 inch square pizza or a 9 inch round pizza if they’re each priced at $9.00? difficulty 1 [/QUOTE] All else being the same (flavor, texture, toppings) I’d go with the 8x8 pizza, offering an area of 64 square inches. A 9" circular pizza, (if i remember the math right: Pi times the radius squared) would be and area of ~28 inches. I think?! God, that seems woefully short. If that’s right, I’d go with the 8x8 Pizza. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/8 "2007-10-25T22:45:32Z")
[QUOTE=Zoggie] Can you name the first three emperors of Rome? Difficulty 2. [/QUOTE] Huey, Duey and Curly? Nope. ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/9 "2007-10-25T22:46:08Z")
How much does it cost to mail a letter? Standard US stamp. (level 1) (Full disclosure: I had no idea until 2 days ago) ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/10 "2007-10-25T22:48:27Z")
[QUOTE=bbs2k] How much does it cost to mail a letter? Standard US stamp. (level 1) (Full disclosure: I had no idea until 2 days ago) [/QUOTE] Isn’t it up to 49¢ now? Damn, who uses the US mail anymore? Love ya, online banking! ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/11 "2007-10-25T22:51:33Z")
[QUOTE=cmyk] In the additive it’s Red, Green, and Blue. In the subtractive it’s Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta. (I know what some of you might be thinking, “The three primary colors are Red, Yellow and Blue!” FOOLS! Your first grade teacher lied to you.) [/QUOTE] Easy question for somebody named **cmyk** … ---
**Author:** ![bbs2k](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e495f1/32.png) [@bbs2k](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bbs2k)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/12 "2007-10-25T22:52:26Z")
41¢ 41¢ ! ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/13 "2007-10-25T22:56:36Z")
[QUOTE=bbs2k] 41¢ 41¢ ! [/QUOTE] Ooof! I knew it was in the 40s. Sorry! Remember folks to tally your score at the bottom of your posts. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/14 "2007-10-25T22:58:56Z")
[QUOTE=Rysto] Easy question for somebody named **cmyk** … [/QUOTE] I agree, let’s make that a difficulty level of 1. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Hamster\_King](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8edcca/32.png) [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/15 "2007-10-25T23:01:31Z")
Name four cities that have hosted the modern Olympic games, and the years they hosted them. 2 points. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/16 "2007-10-25T23:02:32Z")
I’ll play, though I only barely grasp the scoring concept. Who is it that said, ‘‘What does not kill me only makes me stronger’’? Difficulty - 2 ---
**Author:** ![SpectBrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a87d85/32.png) [@SpectBrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpectBrain)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/17 "2007-10-25T23:05:43Z")
[QUOTE=SpectBrain] From an article on the homework of sixth graders in the Wall Street Journal today: Which is a better deal, an 8 inch square pizza or a 9 inch round pizza if they’re each priced at $9.00? difficulty 1 [/QUOTE] on rereading that should have been a 9 inch diameter round pizza. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/18 "2007-10-25T23:10:50Z")
[QUOTE=Pochacco] Name four cities that have hosted the modern Olympic games, and the years they hosted them. 2 points. [/QUOTE] Oh god, you’re playing with Olympic fire. Here goes. 96, Atlanta? 06, Greece? 84, NY? (man, this I am really not sure about) 2012, London 😉 ---
**Author:** ![SSG\_Schwartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/19 "2007-10-25T23:11:37Z")
In Texas Hold 'em poker, what is another name for the “Turn” card? 2 pts SSG Schwartz ---
**Author:** ![fachverwirrt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2007, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041/20 "2007-10-25T23:15:16Z")
This was fun last time. I was thinking of doing one of my own. Guess I’ll have to wait. Alright, here we go… Name the World Series winners since 2000 (1 point each). Name 5 Supreme Court Justices (2 points each). Name a Wagner Opera (3 points). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-stump-the-guy-with-average-knowledge-part-ii/424041.md?page=2)