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April 10, 1999
Host: Peter Sagal
Official Judge and Scorekeeper: Carl Kasell
Not My Job Guests: Economics Reporter John Ydstie
This Week's Panelists:
•Roxanne Roberts, Washington Post Style Section
•Andrea Michaels, Professional Namer
•Charlie Pierce, Esquire Magazine and Only A Game
Round 1: "Introduction/Essay"
Everybody's Got an Opinion
"Opening Round"
Banana victors, and Tipper Gore: Rock star.
"Who Is Carl This Time?"
Carl interprets three quotes from the week's news.
Round 2: "We'll Wait, You Tell Us" (Listener Segments)
"Not My Job"
Economics Reporter John Ydstie plays "You're the Test Subject" to see if he picks the most scientifically jokeworthy -- and correct -- answers to 3 joke-like news questions. Special thanks to the University of Toronto and their recent study on the right frontal lobe.
"Listener Limerick Challenge"
A listener completes three newsy limericks, as read by Carl.
"Week in Review"
You should be glad the Mona Lisa isn't smiling more broadly; the new market for sports drinks; the NYPD concentrates on ettiquette, while Seattle police say "safety first"-especially in the office.
Round 3: "We'll Wait, You Tell Us" (Listener Segments)
"Listener Bluff"
The CIA wants to keep its oldest documents classified... while some people fight for their release. What's the secret?
"Lightning Fill-in-the-Blank"
Each panelist has one minute to fill in as many blanks as he or she can.
Round 3: "We'll Wait, You Tell Us" (Listener Segments)
"Predictions for Next Week"
What Guiliani will do next to improve life in New York City.
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