Saturday 9: It's a Jungle Out There

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Saturday 9: It's a Jungle Out There (Theme from Monk) (2003)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) This week's song is the theme from the detective show that ran from 2002-2009. Were you a fan?

I've never seen it. I know it's still on in reruns, but it's just not one we've ever turned on.

2) The song warns us about the air we breathe and the water we drink. Does your home have an air or water filter?

No. Oh wait....we have ice and water in the door of the refrigerator and that water is filtered. There's a filter in the furnace and I put a filter in the air return for the central air. That's as filtered as our air gets.

3) The lyrics say, "People say I'm crazy to worry all the time." Are you a worrier? Or do you just take things as they come?

For the most part I am a take it as it comes, easy going type of person, but even I have my worry triggers.

4) TV's Adrian Monk is known for his outstanding deductive powers, an homage to Sherlock Holmes. Have you read any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books featuring Sherlock Holmes?

I think I read one years ago. I'd much rather watch Robert Downey, Jr. play him in the movies.

5) Monk was also known for fastidiousness and precision, an homage to Hercule Poirot. Have you read any of Agatha Christie's books featuring Poirot?

I tried to read one years ago and just couldn't get into it. I should try to read one again.

6) This song was written and performed by Grammy and Emmy winner Randy Newman. Do you have any trophies or plaques? 

There are a few still hanging on my mom's walls. All the ones on display in my home are my husband's.

7) Before winning an Oscar in 2001, Mr. Newman had the distinction of having the most nominations (15) without a win. Do you consider yourself a graceful loser? 

Yes...at least on the outside. I'll admit I might be upset now and then on the inside, but I would never show it.

8) In 2003, when this song was introduced, Lance Armstrong won his fifth Tour de France. Later, he was disgraced in a doping scandal. Can you think of a time when a hero disappointed you?

I was disappointed in Dan Rather when he got busted for not checking the facts on a story and running with what turned out to be a false story. I think that was the moment when I lost the last of my respect for the media. If one of the last legends could cheat, what did that say about the rest? I was also disappointed when football great, Dan Marino, was caught cheating on his wife. I had really believed he was one of the good guys.


9) Random question -- We're catering lunch. Should we put you down for a burger or a taco?