Vocabulary
What is the definition of the word "gaudy?"
Tastelessly showy.
A fire station burns down.
Situational
Poker should not be played in a house with women.
Mitch
Two brothers argue over who gets to use the car on Friday night.
Man vs man.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Who is Batman's butler?
Alfred Pennysworth
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is the definition of the word "gander?"
A quick look.
In a scary movie, we see the monster is hiding in the closet, but the main character opens it completely unaware of what is inside.
Dramatic
When people are soft--soft people have got to shimmer and glow--they've got to put on soft colors, the colors of butterfly wings, and put a-- paper lantern over the light.... It isn't enough to be soft.
Blanche
My car breaks down in the middle of the road when I'm on my way to work.
Man vs. technology
Who holds the world record for most hotdogs eaten? (83 in 10 minutes)
Joey Chestnut
What is the definition of the word "cordial?"
Polite, warm and friendly.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: “Oh great, another pop quiz!” and rolls his eyes.
Verbal
But there are things that happen between a man and a woman in the dark--that sort of make everything else seem--unimportant
Stella
A person can't stop compulsively shopping online and is now dealing with credit card debt.
Man vs. self.
Which Asian country was once called Siam?
Thailand.
What is the definition of the word "abscond?"
To run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along.
You and your best friend end up buying and exchanging the exact same present without knowing beforehand.
Coincidence
I got an acquaintance who deals in this sort of merchandise. I'll have him in here to appraise it. I'm willing to bet you there's thousands of dollars invested in this stuff here!
Stanley
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: I contracted malaria while traveling overseas and now I am deathly ill.
Man vs. nature
In which country did french fries originate?
Belgium
What is the definition of the word "attenuate?"
To become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude.
During a class presentation about honesty, a student secretly copies another group’s slides and presents them as her own.
Situational
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: I'm all right. Tell Steve to get him a poor boy's sandwich 'cause nothing's left here.
Eunice
In a dystopian city where showing emotion is illegal, a teacher secretly reads banned poetry to his students and begins questioning whether survival is worth silence.
Man vs. society.
Which singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?
Rihanna