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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 2:59 pm
I think my 8th graders could have answered half of those literature questions from what we read in the 8th grade. I thought the questions were very leading. I was pretty disappointed with the difficulty, but glad that Davis did not win!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 4:57 pm
LOL! Hummingbird. I was talking about the time line questions on the space stuff.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, June 07, 2005 - 6:40 pm
I knew you were, Fruitbat, but it was still pretty hilarious because it looked like you were referring to being alive in the 18th and 19th centuries. Now, you and I are old, but ...
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 10:11 am
I don't know, my kids know far more authors/books than I do or some that I have forgotten. I think they're getting a pretty good education in that regard - even my son who would rather play music will talk about books they read in school. 
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, June 08, 2005 - 1:27 pm
I was impressed with this show even though, as others have already noted, those literature questions seemed pretty basic. I missed some of the team competition because of a phone call but what I saw of that seemed a little appropriate, difficulty-wise, given that these are supposed to be ace students. Now I just have to remember to watch the rest of the episodes! P.S. I liked all the students - just some more than others, lol. And I agree with Not1worry, glad no one gets voted out.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 4:59 pm
They should take this show on the road. They'd have to change the name. hmmmmmm I wonder what they'd call it? 
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Jennabeesmommy
Member
06-06-2004
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 5:39 pm
It was good that Davis took responsibility and went and got a new gift card, but I feel that he kind of got the easy way out. Most of those other kids wouldn't have had 100 bucks to go get another one. It would almost have been better if he had had to really face up and say "I was irresponsible and I lost it." I also didn't like when he said how much money his parents make. I honestly feel that his slot should have gone to another kid more in need. Really, if he was as brilliant as he thinks he is, why couldn't he have gotten scholarships. He said his parents can't pay for college, because they have to pay for other stuff. Is private school for one kid really more important than college? And how nice are those 2 cars? I just honestly don't believe that you could make 140 grand a year and no be able to contribute a little for college, or help your kid get loans.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 6:30 pm
We only saw the first 10 minutes tonight and then all networks cut over to weather (tornadoes, hail & all that rot). Second week in a row we missed the whole show.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 7:53 pm
Who were in the final three and who won?
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 8:01 pm
Max, Gerald, and Scott were final three. Scott won.
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Not1worry
Member
07-30-2002
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 8:03 pm
Max, Scot, and Gerald were in the final 3 and Scot won. Max was picked by Team Captain Melissa, who couldn't compete because she was already in the finals. Scot and Gerald were picked by the selection committee. Once again they were surprised that Scot had social skills. Scot was mainly picked for stepping out of his comfort zone and giving it 100%. Gerald got picked for listening well to his team leader and being beneficial to the team. Topic for the showdown was Biology, and the questions were totally easy again. My kids would have known most of them from what we covered in 3rd grade science. The only one that might have stumped them was what does RNA stand for. That was one of those things that I knew the answer to, but I don't know how I knew it. Even though this isn't the most exciting reality show, and there's plenty to pick apart about it, I really do enjoy it. The kids are mostly very likeable. It's amazing that they're only 17 & 18 yrs. old. They are so driven and motivated. I've never been that way, but certainly not at that age.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 8:09 pm
Thanks Color and Not1!!! What does RNA stand for anyway?
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 9:00 pm
RNA = Ribonucleic Acid (DNA = Deoxiribonucleic Acid.)
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Monday, June 13, 2005 - 9:00 pm
Ribonucleic acid. The rest of the questions were way too easy.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 7:17 am
Bob, why does it not surprise me that you knew that?
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 8:36 am
<...also knows the meaning of TNA, but thinks that's a different reality show...>
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Metoo
Member
02-22-2005
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 9:08 am
darn - missed the show. Thanks for the update. lol - Bob.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 10:04 am
Trigeminal Neuralgia or Total Nonstop Action? 
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 10:45 am
funny i told my DH last night that one of the questions was 'RNA' and he (a science guy) said 'registered nurses association?'
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 14, 2005 - 12:02 pm
LOL Buggles, but in fairness, had you told him the subject was Biology, he might have done better 
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Jennabeesmommy
Member
06-06-2004
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 6:13 pm
I loved their task this week. It was so great to see them do something for kids.
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Not1worry
Member
07-30-2002
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 6:18 pm
I really liked seeing all the girls studying together. I thought their subject was easier, since there are only so many geographical features in Africa, whereas in Biology or Literature, it's endless. Easy being a relative term, of course. Those last few questions were tough. I really wanted Liz or Amari to win, something about Milana bugs me. She's robotic. Really hated the slumber party stupid questions and the dancing thing. Too Real World for me. Max ought to be focusing on the competition.
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Monday, June 20, 2005 - 9:53 pm
I missed it tonight! Can anyone give a brief recap? Who was in the finals? Who won? Thanks!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 5:41 am
Liz, Amari, and Milana were in the finals. Questions were about African geography. Amari figured she would win. No. Milana won.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, June 21, 2005 - 7:26 am
This show is not holding my attention. It seems geared for teens.
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