Win Ben Stein's Money: Difference between revisions

* [[Author Tract]]: Whenever [[Richard Nixon]] was mentioned, Stein (who was a speechwriter for him) would usually say a word or two to defend him.

* [[Berserk Button]]: Never accidentally answer by using "What is".

'''Jimmy''': That is the cardinal sin; does he look like Alex Trebek to you?! }}

** Violators had to wear a [[Dunce Cap]] until the next commercial break.

* [[One Steve Limit]]: One episode averted this by having three contestants who were all named Ben Stein (labelled as Ben #1, Ben #2, and Ben #3). When the second round came about, the podium occupied by Ben Stein (the host) had name "Big Ben".

* [[Opening Narration]]:

* [[Public Domain Soundtrack]]: The theme song is "Ode to Joy", and the transition music consists of various classic tunes, such as "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik", "Ride of the Valkyries", "Russian Dance", and "Water Music".

* [[Rule of Funny]]: Many of the categories.

** When Ben asked Jimmy to explain the [[Bonus Round]] rules, the response would be something akin to "Yes, [[Red Dwarf|Nipple Nuts]]".

** If Ben was asked the questions second in the bonus round, Jimmy would ask an eleventh question if time had not expired. Two such examples:

'''Jimmy''' (''if Ben lost''): How does it feel to lose $5,000? }}

* [[Smart People Know Latin]]: One of the categories is called "I speak Latin, ''ergo'' I am annoying."