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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

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Jersey Joe and his friends play a round of the hit TV game show, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Are these people smart enough to take the grand prize and win a round of the show?

This summer, FOX brought back their hit TV game show.  Hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, the show gives adult contestants the chance to answer questions from elementary school for a chance at a top prize of $1,000,000.   Contestants can use actual school children to guide them on their way to answering the 11 questions.

Players are also given 3 lifelines.  PEEK, where they can take a look at their student classmate’s answer, COPY, where they can copy their student classmate’s answer, and SAVE where if the contestant answers incorrectly – the classmate’s correct answer could save them.  Each can only be used once.

Once a contestant misses two questions, they FLUNK OUT of the game with $0.

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader first premiered on February 27, 2007.  Full hour episodes aired on FOX in prime time until 2009.  A half hour condensed version was created for local stations that ran for two seasons from 2009-2011.  This summer, the full hour version returned to FOX.

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Title: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

What: TV game show

Network: FOX (2007-2009, 2015), Syndicated (2009-2011)

Hosted by: Jeff Foxworthy

Website: www.fox.com/are-you-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

A great game show and I’m glad that FOX has brought it back.  The ratings for the current prime time version are not as high as in the past.  If viewers do keep tuning in, the show will be back.  It’s up to you!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe LIVE] What Is Your Favorite Game Show?

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What do you think is the best TV game show?  Join Jersey Joe and Patch Frasca as they chat live from downtown Jersey City in this special rebroadcast of a live show.

 

 

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What: TV game shows

For: allows contestants to win big money for playing a game on televisio n

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

What is your favorite game show?  There are so many that I didn’t get a chance to talk about on this live show, that I want to do another episode!  I love Family Feud… but, Match Game is still the best!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Drinking a Moscow Mule

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Jersey Joe and his friends gather at a local restaurant to sample a Moscow Mule.  How this adult beverage became popular on the East Coast, before traveling to the West Coast, and back!

 

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Name: Moscow Mule

What: alcoholic adult beverage

Ingredients: ginger beer, vodka, lime juice

Traditionally served in: copper cup

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JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

It’s another one of those drinks that was popular in the past and is making a comeback.  Craft cocktails are now all the rage, so more drinks like this will be added to bar menus.  It’s interesting how this became a fad in New York City, then went west, only to be mostly forgotten in the East.

I still think it would be better frozen, though…

And remember… drink responsibility!  Sorry kids, 21 and over – please!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Google Maps Quiz 3

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Jersey Joe explores more hilarious images captured by the Google Maps Street View camera.

 

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What: Google street view

Purpose: online search tool

Launched: 2007

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

There have to be thousands of more hilarious images of people doing crazy things on Google Maps.  They regularly update the images, so some may end up lost to time.  If you see any — shoot me a message on twitter @JerseyJoe50 and let’s share them with everyone!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Who’s to Blame for Stop Signs?

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Who invented the stop sign?  Which city was the first to install one?  Jersey Joe has all you ever wanted to know and more about these octagon wonders that you find on roads and streets, all over the world.

Stop signs have been controlling traffic since 1915.  While automobile traffic was lighter back then, many city streets were jammed with trains, horses, carriages, and pedestrians.  All fighting for the right of way.  It was clear that something had to be done and thanks to Detroit, the stop sign was born,

 

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Name: stop sign

What: traffic control device

Located: at street corners and intersections internationally

First erected: Detroit, 1915

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A stop sign posted in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

 

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

Doing this blog over the years, I can honestly say I’ve learned a thing or two and here’s another example.  I had no idea that stop signs were eight sided to indicate the level of danger on a highway.  I guess we’ve come to take these things for granted and I couldn’t image our streets today without one.

Now, if we can only create an invention for those people who love to run right through these!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Jersey Joe’s 50 Show & 250 Blog Celebration

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Jersey Joe celebrates 50 episodes of KICKING BACK WITH JERSEY JOE and 250 editions of his online blog!

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What: Kicking Back with Jersey Joe

Type: blog and video blog

Number of episodes: 50 video – 250 blog

Premiere: September 19, 2014 (web show) May 31, 2010 (blog)

Website: you’re on it!

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JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

Thanks for watching the show and reading my words, each and every week!  Please keep your thoughts and comments coming.  I love sharing and making them part of the fun!  See you next week!

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] Let’s Cook Mountain Pies

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Have you ever made mountain pies over the fire? Jersey Joe and his friends cook up these succulent treats and you can too!

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Name: Mountain Pies

What: campfire food and/or snack

Served: dinner, dessert, snack, anytime

Equipment required: mountain pie maker, campfire or fire source

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JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

I’ve shared some of my favorite recipes with you on this one – I’d love to hear yours!

Experiment with different meats and cheeses to create your favorite.  For dessert, try different jellys, jams, or preserves.  The possibilities are nearly endless!  Just remember to spray down your iron, so the contents won’t stick.

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[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe] TV News Bloopers

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Jersey Joe checks out some hilarious bloopers that aired on the local news.

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What: local TV news

Purpose: to inform viewers of current events in their neighborhood and nationally

Air dates: check local listings

JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

I hope you found these as hilarious as I.

[Kicking Back with Jersey Joe LIVE] Worst Airline or Flying Experiences

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What is your worst experience flying? Did something happen with the plane or did the airline screw you over? Or, perhaps you’ve never had a bad flight? See what happens when Jersey Joe chats LIVE with his friends in this special rebroadcast of a live web show from the pool!

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What: flying experiences

How: at the airport, in the sky, stuck on the runway, etc

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JERSEY JOE RECOMMENDS:

I just wish we could go back to the good old days of flying, where it was actually fun to fly.  Flying may be fast and convenient, but starting with the TSA security lines, it generally becomes a drag.

I would also like the airlines to include everything at once in the final price.  No little upcharages, once I get to the airport.  I know that’s how they make extra money, but why not just include that all in the original price when I book?  Or, at least give me those options when I book.  I would be much more inclined to spend a few extra bucks during booking, if I know that I’m going to get a cocktail or a hot meal during my flight.  All those little charges add up after a while.  But, they benefit the airlines — not the consumer.  They certainly make me thing twice about adding extras to my flight.

What are some of your other airline peeves?  Drop me a line on Twitter @JerseyJoe50!