I remember missing a Trivial Pursuit question that went something like, “Who was the former Mr. Universe that went on to star as James Bond.” For whatever reason I completely blanked and couldn’t come up with Sean Connery. I have no idea why I blanked only that it happened. I wasn’t under any stress caused by studio lights, answering the question in front of millions, and having my prize money docked because I got the wrong answer.
Sometimes when I watch Jeopardy I’m surprised by how well I’m able to answer some of the questions. Years ago the subject was gem stones which I did not expect to be able to answer. I corrected came up with the right question for all of them.
I’m not quick to call people stupid because they missed a question that seemed obvious. I think it’s unfair.
Because once someone lost for leaving off the “what is”, before they give you the FJ question they tell you what to write before your answer - who is, what is, etc. Thus, you can’t lose because of that.
The question was (paraphrasing) What five-word-headline from Daily Variety on 10/30/29 was repeated on [whatever date they used for the most recent crash]
The only part I’m not sure about is the bracketed stuff.
See I would say that today’s was even easier than the previous two (which I agree were pathetically easy.) That’s Variety’s most famous headline and when you see 1929 the only thing that comes to mind is the stock market.
That was my thought. Stix Nix… is by far the more famous.
Hell, Animaniacs did a song about how to read Variety headlines (and boy, is that an obscure joke for a kids’ show), the bulk of which was all variations on ‘Stix Nix…’
Seriously, coming from a background of interest in business and history and having only a passing interest in the entertainment field, I would not have thought of your quote. I honestly do not believe I have ever come across it before now.
I’m not surprised.
