The question was, "Which bird
does not build it's own nest, but instead lays its
eggs in the nests of other birds?
Is it, (A) the condor, (B)
the buzzard, (C) the cuckoo, or (D) the vulture?"
The woman was on the spot. She
did not know the answer. She had used up her 50/50
Lifeline and her audience poll lifeline. All that
remained was her phone-a-friend lifeline. The woman's only
friend that would be home was Jenny, a blonde.
She called Jenny, gave her the question and the
four choices. The blonde responded unhesitatingly:
"The answer is (C): The cuckoo."
The contestant had to make a
decision and make it fast. She considered employing a
reverse strategy by giving Regis any answer except the one that
her friend had given her. And considering that her friend
was a blonde, that would seem to be the logical
thing to do. On the other hand, the blonde had responded with
such confidence, such certantity, that the contestant could
not help but be persuaded.
"I need an answer,"
said Regis.
Crossing her fingers, the
contestant said, "C: The cuckoo."
"Is that your final
answer?" asked Regis.
"Yes, that is my final
answer."
Regis said, "I regret to
inform you that the answer is........absolutely correct.
You are now a millionaire!"
Three days later, the contestant
hosted a party for her family and friends, including
the blonde who had helped her win the million dollars. "Jenny,
I just do not know how to thank you," said the
contestant. "Because of you, I am now a millionaire. It
was your certainty that convinced me to go with your
choice. How did you know the right answer?"
"Oh, come on," said
the blonde. "Everybody knows that cuckoos don't build nests.
They live in clocks!"
