Fun with GSN's "Master Minds"

[mrbungle]

I thought she sounded subtly hoarse. She was powering through like a pro, so not something a casual watcher would pick up on, but I felt something was off.

her voice was basically gone, but she indeed powered through. she is the pro-est of the pros.

I matched Ryan on all 4 answers, though I did consider Andros.

'twas another rough one!

[MarkBarrett]

Stats through the 10/9/23 week: (43 games)

Spoiler

Appearances
Beast: 42
Muffy: 28
Ryan: 24
Jonathan: 15
Monica: 13
Arianna: 2
Kelly: 2
Brendan: 1
Cliff: 1
John: 1

Bonus Round Outright Wins
Beast: 8
Ryan: 7
Jonathan: 5
Muffy: 4
Monica: 2
Cliff: 1

Bonus Round Outright Losses
Jonathan: 1 (8/14 [1-0] Steve)
Monica: 1 (8/23 [3-2] Brendan)
Muffy: 1 (10/3 [4-3] Chris)

Bonus Round Ties
Ryan: 6 (8/22 - [3-3] Brendan correct on tiebreaker & 9/7 - [3-3] John correct on tiebreaker & 9/11 - [4-4] Graig miss tiebreaker & 9/25 - [2-2] Bob miss tiebreaker & 10/2 - [4-4] Josh miss tiebreaker & 10/5 - [0-0] Eric miss tiebreaker)
Muffy: 5 (8/8 - [3-3] Daniel missed tiebreaker & 8/16 - [1-1] Patrick missed tiebreaker & 9/13 - [0-0] Judie missed tiebreaker & 9/19 - [4-4] Mike correct on tiebreaker & 10/11 - [4-4] Chad correct on tiebreaker)
Beast: 2 (8/29 - [1-1] Kathy miss tiebreaker & 9/6 - [3-3] John correct on tiebreaker)

Master Mind Bonus Round Percentage Correct
Cliff: 1.000 (1 time) (Played 4 out of possible 4 questions)
Muffy: .667 (10 times) (Played 39 out of possible 40 questions)
Ryan: .667 (13 times) (Played 51 out of possible 52 questions)
Beast: .641 (10 times) (Played 39 out of possible 40 questions)
Monica: .583 (3 times) (Played 12 out of possible 12 questions)
Jonathan: .458 (6 times) (Played 24 out of possible 24 questions)

Bonus Round 4/4 by Master Mind
Muffy: 3
Ryan: 3
Beast: 1
Cliff: 1
Jonathan: 1

Bonus Round 3/3 by Master Mind
Muffy: 1
Ryan: 1

Bonus Round Wins By Contestant
8/14 - Steve (1-0 against Jonathan)
8/22 - Brendan (3-3 tiebreaker against Ryan)
8/23 - Brendan (3-2 against Monica)
9/6 - John (3-3 tiebreaker against Beast)
9/7 - John (3-3 tiebreaker against Ryan)
9/19 - Mike (4-4 tiebreaker against Muffy)
10/3 - Chris (4-3 against Muffy)
10/11 - Chad (4-4 tiebreaker against Muffy)

Master Mind Wins Against Other Master Minds
Ryan: 13
Beast: 10
Muffy: 10
Jonathan: 6
Monica: 3
Cliff: 1

Master Mind Eliminated After Second Round
Beast: 21
Muffy: 7
Jonathan: 5
Ryan: 5
Monica: 2
Arianna: 1
Brendan: 1
John: 1

Master Mind Runner-Up Against Other Master Minds
Beast: 11
Muffy: 11
Monica: 8
Ryan: 6
Jonathan: 4
Kelly: 2
Arianna: 1

Average Score Per Appearance
Ryan: 3988
Muffy: 3932
Kelly: 3850
Cliff: 3600
Monica: 3462
Jonathan: 3153
Beast: 2674
Arianna: 1450
Brendan: 1200
John: 600

Highest Scores by Master Minds through 3 Rounds
Muffy: 7400
Monica: 7300
Beast: 6700
Jonathan: 6700
Ryan: 6700
Kelly: 4200
Cliff: 3600

Master Mind Wins from Left Position
10

Master Mind Wins from Center Position
12

Master Mind Wins from Right Position
21

[MinnesotaMyron]

Does anyone have video of the Thursday October 12 episode, specifically of the Round 1 medicine question about the guy with hiccups. I worked with the guy's grandson, and I'd like to show him the video.

Thanks,

Myron

ETA: Mark came through for me. Thanks!

[MarkBarrett]

You are welcome, Myron.

10/16 ep. Repeating the beer slogan over and over again could not have done Brooke's pipes any favors. Protect the voice.

Tough final round. 1 for me only because I know sports.

[Rackme32]

I hated that beer commercial when it came out, and the 4436782188 (give or take a billion) times they replayed the damn thing.

But that whole sequence today was hilarious.

I went 2 for 4 in the final round today... I practically lived Secretariat's career.

I remembered the census thing because I was a bit of a computer nerd... Well, still am, sorta.

[alietr]

It must have been the same taping day, because Brooke sounded like she was ailing again. I also went 1-for-4, but I should have gotten a second (I forget which).

[LucarioSnooperVixey]

Three’s Company question just after Suzanne Sommers’s death.

Overseas crossover as the Algonquin Hotel was asked on this week’s University Challenge.

[LucarioSnooperVixey]

Question Crossover of the Day: Crabgrass(On tonight’s J!.)

For Monica, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was by Robert Pirsig.

Ten months later, I am still not over the loss of the Croatian Kuna.

[MinnesotaMyron]

Non-Gameplay Spoiler for tonight's episode, via the GSN Twitter:

Spoiler

[alietr]

Well that's a pleasant surprise!

[econgator]

Well that's a pleasant surprise!

I missed the beginning. Was Brooke sick? Ryan, did you have to Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock to see who would be hosting or was it always going to be Muffy?

[MarkBarrett]

Well that's a pleasant surprise!

I missed the beginning. Was Brooke sick? Ryan, did you have to Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock to see who would be hosting or was it always going to be Muffy?

Myron's post (a few up) in the spoiler does not spoil results and says Brooke was sick.

[goongas]

Tim McCaigue was today's contestant.

[Rackme32]

Apparantly, one too many "whassssuppppppp"'s for Brooke the other day.

Still a classic moment, tho...

[mrbungle]

Well that's a pleasant surprise!

I missed the beginning. Was Brooke sick? Ryan, did you have to Rock, paper, scissors, lizard, Spock to see who would be hosting or was it always going to be Muffy?

there was never any question. muffy's amazing.

[MarkBarrett]

Tim McCaigue was today's contestant.

Line added to his J! page bio, thanks for the post.

[LucarioSnooperVixey]

I do hope to see Tim in this CWC. We would then have two Master Minds from this season in the entire tournament.

[MarkBarrett]

Stats through the 10/16/23 week: (47 games)

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Appearances
Beast: 46
Muffy: 29
Ryan: 26
Jonathan: 17
Monica: 14
Arianna: 4
Kelly: 2
Brendan: 1
Cliff: 1
John: 1

Bonus Round Outright Wins
Beast: 8
Ryan: 7
Jonathan: 5
Muffy: 5
Monica: 3
Cliff: 1

Bonus Round Outright Losses
Arianna: 1 (10/19 [2-1] Tim)
Beast: 1 (10/18 [3-1] Tim)
Jonathan: 1 (8/14 [1-0] Steve)
Monica: 1 (8/23 [3-2] Brendan)
Muffy: 1 (10/3 [4-3] Chris)

Bonus Round Ties
Ryan: 6 (8/22 - [3-3] Brendan correct on tiebreaker & 9/7 - [3-3] John correct on tiebreaker & 9/11 - [4-4] Graig miss tiebreaker & 9/25 - [2-2] Bob miss tiebreaker & 10/2 - [4-4] Josh miss tiebreaker & 10/5 - [0-0] Eric miss tiebreaker)
Muffy: 5 (8/8 - [3-3] Daniel missed tiebreaker & 8/16 - [1-1] Patrick missed tiebreaker & 9/13 - [0-0] Judie missed tiebreaker & 9/19 - [4-4] Mike correct on tiebreaker & 10/11 - [4-4] Chad correct on tiebreaker)
Beast: 2 (8/29 - [1-1] Kathy miss tiebreaker & 9/6 - [3-3] John correct on tiebreaker)

Master Mind Bonus Round Percentage Correct
Cliff: 1.000 (1 time) (Played 4 out of possible 4 questions)
Ryan: .667 (13 times) (Played 51 out of possible 52 questions)
Muffy: .628 (11 times) (Played 43 out of possible 44 questions)
Beast: .605 (11 times) (Played 42 out of possible 44 questions)
Monica: .563 (4 times) (Played 16 out of possible 16 questions)
Jonathan: .458 (6 times) (Played 24 out of possible 24 questions)
Arianna: .250 (1 time) (Played 4 out of possible 4 questions)

Bonus Round 4/4 by Master Mind
Muffy: 3
Ryan: 3
Beast: 1
Cliff: 1
Jonathan: 1

Bonus Round 3/3 by Master Mind
Muffy: 1
Ryan: 1

Bonus Round Wins By Contestant
8/14 - Steve (1-0 against Jonathan)
8/22 - Brendan (3-3 tiebreaker against Ryan)
8/23 - Brendan (3-2 against Monica)
9/6 - John (3-3 tiebreaker against Beast)
9/7 - John (3-3 tiebreaker against Ryan)
9/19 - Mike (4-4 tiebreaker against Muffy)
10/3 - Chris (4-3 against Muffy)
10/11 - Chad (4-4 tiebreaker against Muffy)
10/18 - Tim (3-1 against Beast)
10/19 - Tim (2-1 against Arianna)

Master Mind Wins Against Other Master Minds
Ryan: 13
Beast: 11
Muffy: 11
Jonathan: 6
Monica: 4
Arianna: 1
Cliff: 1

Master Mind Eliminated After Second Round
Beast: 22
Jonathan: 7
Muffy: 7
Ryan: 5
Arianna: 2
Monica: 2
Brendan: 1
John: 1

Master Mind Runner-Up Against Other Master Minds
Beast: 13
Muffy: 11
Monica: 8
Ryan: 8
Jonathan: 4
Kelly: 2
Arianna: 1

Average Score Per Appearance
Ryan: 3992
Muffy: 3979
Kelly: 3850
Cliff: 3600
Monica: 3543
Beast: 2757
Arianna: 2250
Jonathan: 2198
Brendan: 1200
John: 600

Highest Scores by Master Minds through 3 Rounds
Muffy: 7400
Monica: 7300
Beast: 6700
Jonathan: 6700
Ryan: 6700
Arianna: 4800
Kelly: 4200
Cliff: 3600

Master Mind Wins from Left Position
11

Master Mind Wins from Center Position
15

Master Mind Wins from Right Position
21

Through 10/19:

Hosts
Muffy: 2

[alietr]

I have a Banana Slugs t-shirt.

[MarkBarrett]

Stats through the 10/23/23 week: (51 games)

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Appearances
Beast: 50
Muffy: 33 (Not including 2 as host)
Ryan: 28
Jonathan: 18
Monica: 14
Arianna: 4
Kelly: 2
Brendan: 1
Cliff: 1
John: 1
Tim: 1

Games as Host
Brooke: 49
Muffy: 2

Bonus Round Outright Wins
Beast: 8
Ryan: 8
Jonathan: 6
Muffy: 6
Monica: 3
Cliff: 1

Bonus Round Outright Losses
Arianna: 1 (10/19 [2-1] Tim)
Beast: 1 (10/18 [3-1] Tim)
Jonathan: 1 (8/14 [1-0] Steve)
Monica: 1 (8/23 [3-2] Brendan)
Muffy: 1 (10/3 [4-3] Chris)

Bonus Round Ties
Muffy: 6 (8/8 - [3-3] Daniel missed tiebreaker & 8/16 - [1-1] Patrick missed tiebreaker & 9/13 - [0-0] Judie missed tiebreaker & 9/19 - [4-4] Mike correct on tiebreaker & 10/11 - [4-4] Chad correct on tiebreaker & 10/26 - [2-2] Jon missed tiebreaker)
Ryan: 6 (8/22 - [3-3] Brendan correct on tiebreaker & 9/7 - [3-3] John correct on tiebreaker & 9/11 - [4-4] Graig miss tiebreaker & 9/25 - [2-2] Bob miss tiebreaker & 10/2 - [4-4] Josh miss tiebreaker & 10/5 - [0-0] Eric miss tiebreaker)
Beast: 2 (8/29 - [1-1] Kathy miss tiebreaker & 9/6 - [3-3] John correct on tiebreaker)

Master Mind Bonus Round Percentage Correct
Cliff: 1.000 (1 time) (Played 4 out of possible 4 questions)
Ryan: .673 (14 times) (Played 55 out of possible 56 questions)
Muffy: .627 (13 times) (Played 51 out of possible 52 questions)
Beast: .605 (11 times) (Played 42 out of possible 44 questions)
Monica: .563 (4 times) (Played 16 out of possible 16 questions)
Jonathan: .536 (7 times) (Played 28 out of possible 28 questions)
Arianna: .250 (1 time) (Played 4 out of possible 4 questions)

Bonus Round 4/4 by Master Mind
Muffy: 3
Ryan: 3
Jonathan: 2
Beast: 1
Cliff: 1

Bonus Round 3/3 by Master Mind
Muffy: 1
Ryan: 1

Bonus Round Wins By Contestant
8/14 - Steve (1-0 against Jonathan)
8/22 - Brendan (3-3 tiebreaker against Ryan)
8/23 - Brendan (3-2 against Monica)
9/6 - John (3-3 tiebreaker against Beast)
9/7 - John (3-3 tiebreaker against Ryan)
9/19 - Mike (4-4 tiebreaker against Muffy)
10/3 - Chris (4-3 against Muffy)
10/11 - Chad (4-4 tiebreaker against Muffy)
10/18 - Tim (3-1 against Beast)
10/19 - Tim (2-1 against Arianna)

Master Mind Wins Against Other Master Minds
Ryan: 14
Muffy: 13
Beast: 11
Jonathan: 7
Monica: 4
Arianna: 1
Cliff: 1

Master Mind Eliminated After Second Round
Beast: 25
Jonathan: 7
Muffy: 7
Ryan: 6
Arianna: 2
Monica: 2
Brendan: 1
John: 1

Master Mind Runner-Up Against Other Master Minds
Beast: 14
Muffy: 13
Monica: 8
Ryan: 8
Jonathan: 4
Kelly: 2
Arianna: 1
Tim: 1

Average Score Per Appearance
Muffy: 4112
Ryan: 3925
Kelly: 3850
Cliff: 3600
Monica: 3543
Tim: 3500
Jonathan: 3028
Beast: 2676
Arianna: 2250
Brendan: 1200
John: 600

Highest Scores by Master Minds through 3 Rounds
Muffy: 7400
Monica: 7300
Beast: 6700
Jonathan: 6700
Ryan: 6700
Arianna: 4800
Kelly: 4200
Cliff: 3600
Tim: 3500

Master Mind Wins from Left Position
11

Master Mind Wins from Center Position
17

Master Mind Wins from Right Position
23