GAME SHOWS AROUND THE WORLD |
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Lucky contestants played Plinko on "Atinale al Precio", Mexico's version of this game show |
(Omar: Oh, God! Um, what is, Bob Barker, this the Bob Barker, oh, God!)
The Price Is Right
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He waited 14 years to say, "I told you there was a Snuffleupagus; at last you've seen him" |
Big Bird
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When this stimulant is removed from coffee, it's often resold to pharmaceutical companies & soft drink manufacturers |
caffeine
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Accepting the 2019 Mark Twain prize for American humor was this man (& not Rick James) |
Dave Chappelle
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Forward, it's Juicy Fruit or Doublemint--backward, it's what you might drink coffee out of |
gum & mug
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In London, tourists often come together to cross this street like the Beatles did on a 1969 album cover |
Abbey Road
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Before she became chancellor, Angela Merkel appeared on "Glucksrad", this country's "Wheel of Fortune" |
Germany
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Though Prince might disagree, this 3-letter word is what Merriam-Webster says it sounds like when doves cry |
coo
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In 2023, noted devotee Ben Affleck appeared in this Massachusetts-based coffee chain's first ever Super Bowl ad |
Dunkin' Donuts
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He impersonated George H.W. Bush on "SNL" in the '80s & '90s; in 2024, he returned to spoof Joe Biden |
Dana Carvey
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Forward, it's powdered orange drink mix famously given to astronauts--backward, it's an annoying flying insect |
Tang & gnat
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In 2022, fans packed July 9th Avenue in Buenos Aires to celebrate this country's victory in the FIFA World Cup |
Argentina
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What did the survey say, eh? A French-Canadian edition of this show was called "La Guerre des Clans" |
Family Feud
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Emperor penguins use unique calls to find their mates, though Mumble opted for tap dancing in this 2006 film |
Happy Feet
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Adding this flavor, in powder or syrup form, turns a latte into a mocha |
chocolate
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In the '90s, he did the TV sketch series "Mr. Show with Bob and David"; Bob Odenkirk was Bob, he was David |
(Omar: Cross? David--who is [*]?) (Ken: That's it, don't for forget your phrasing, Omar.)
David Cross
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Forward, it's a "steamy" appliance that unwrinkles clothes--backward, it's dried seaweed used to wrap sushi |
iron & nori
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To navigate its 8 hairpin turns, drivers on Lombard Street in this California city are advised to go no more than 5 mph |
San Francisco
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"Blankety Blanks" was the Australian adaptation of this fill-in-the-blank laugh fest once hosted by Gene Rayburn |
(Omar: What is Whose Line Is It Anyway?)
the Match Game
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As meaningless as war itself, the birdcall "Poo-tee-weet?" is the last line of this novel by Kurt Vonnegut |
(Mina: [Whispering] Oh, my God, why am I forgetting this? [Speaking] What--) (Ken: Mina?) (Mina: [Speaking softly] Oh, it's not Catch-22. [Speaking] What is [*]?) (Ken: Oh, in the nick of time, that's right! I did not think that was gonna happen for you, Mina!)
Slaughterhouse Five
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During WWII, many U.S. soldiers felt Italian coffee was too strong & created this drink--it's basically watered-down espresso |
(Omar: What is a cappuccino?)
an americano
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His 2005 album "Retaliation" went 2x platinum, making it the bestselling comedy album since Steve Martin's "Wild & Crazy Guy" in 1978 |
Dane Cook
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Forward, it's a sliding compartment in a dresser--backward, it's a token of thanks for doing a good deed (hopefully cash!) |
drawer & reward
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Though it was moved in 2024 due to the Summer Olympics, the Tour de France traditionally finishes on this Parisian roadway |
(Ken: Omar was so close to thinking of it, I think!) [Omar shakes his head slightly.]
the Champs-Élysées
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Buckle up for "Quiz Taxi", a European version of this show led by host/driver Ben Bailey in the U.S. |
(Mina: [Whispering] It's like... [Speaking] What is... Taxi Trivia?) (Ken: Sorry, no. I can see Fortune nodding. Are you a fan?) (Fortune: [*], baby.) (Ken: Loved [*].) (Fortune: What is it? A game show.)
Cash Cab
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The white-throated type of this bird has a song often transcribed as "Old Sam Peabody Peabody Peabody" |
sparrow
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The honor code of this Provo, Utah university instructs students to abstain from drinking coffee |
Brigham Young
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Once a stand-up, he went on to interview Groucho Marx & other comic legends; it's all in his 2010 book "Talk Show" |
[Mina buzzes in.] (Mina: [Whispering] Oh, no.) (Ken: Mina.) (Mina: [Whispering] I didn't mean to buzz.) (Ken: M-Mina wishes she didn't buzz, I think. You got anything?) (Mina: [Whispering] It was an accident. [Speaking] Uh, who is...) (Ken: Think you're out of time.)
Dick Cavett
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Forward, it's a light-colored, bottom-fermented beer--backward, it's an adjective describing something fit for a king |
lager & regal
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If this Memphis Street could talk, it might tell you to visit W.C. Handy's former home, or catch a show at B.B. King's blues club |
Beale Street
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