The SHOCKING thing this Gen Xer did when facing the million dollar question on a 90s TV game show

Episode 1 of A 90s Story: Watch Gen Xer John Carpenter attempt to win one million dollars on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire. What did he do that shocked everyone -- even host Regis Philbin -- while facing the million dollar question?
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[@mysocalledgenxlife]

This is such a pop culture moment for me that I literally remember where I was and who I was with when I watched this live on ABC. Did you watch it live back in November 1999? Also…at 11:28 there is an audio error and I do apologize. I had to recut this video 18 times to pass copyright and somehow that audio timing change happened and I missed it.

[@evan-t-s]

Nearly 25 years later and it is still one of the most talked about moments in game show history!

[@taffysaur]

Very well-researched and entertaining! I love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@thesegacampgamerandwerecam7504]

I remember this Shocking Moment too! The Gameshow came out and became SO POPULAR! SO FAST! It's hard to Believe this Moment when the 1st Millionaire Winner got his Earnings.... that was 25 Years Ago....

[@zumzoom6368]

Great video as always! The show was pretty big in Russia as well in 2000s. I started watching SNL twice a week while exercising, by now I'm in season 25. It so happens that last week I watched that episode with John Carpenter, and looks like I didn't get the full context of the skit, but it was fun nonetheless.

[@davidadams2395]

It was true that he was lucky his questions were easy to answer.

[@mysocalledgenxlife]

I agree.

[@WebShaman01]

I also agree.

[@johncollins1884]

@mysocalledgenxlife Strong presentation, a fun memory!

[@gameshowguy2000]

Actually, he didn't really risk $500K. He would have risked $468K and dropped to $32K.

[@99dilligaf]

Gen set hey... Why do we put labels on everyone

[@tropes2087]

I'm still convinced Norm Mcdonald lost the last question on purpose

[@gameshowguy2000]

Walked away from it, you mean If he missed he would have lost $468K and dropped to $32K.

[@tropes2087]

@gameshowguy2000 yeah man your right.. I think to him, the whole last question was a big joke where he knew the answer, but Regis tricked him into thinking he didn't. That was the joke.

[@federiconunez1867]

Anew microphone, the best you can buy

[@mysocalledgenxlife]

Agreed. I have just started and I use my phone to make videos. My goal is to buy some actual equipment in the next couple of months to increase video quality. Thanks for the feedback!

[@majorramsey3k]

$20 says his dad leaked it right away.

[@mysocalledgenxlife]

I thought the same thing!

[@gameshowguy2000]

​@@mysocalledgenxlifeUmmm... IF that were the case, there would have been an investigation JUST like the quiz show scandals of the FIFTIES, which YOU mentioned.

[@JoeGoldJr]

Way too long, just get to the main story already. Holy boring. Had to skip to the end.

[@taffysaur]

Context is important.

[@jeremyarcus-goldberg9543]

I think the video is a riff on the popular Rewind sports videos.

[@MrThisucks]

“Who wants to marry an internet billionaire? Ah, no, millionaire. Well now he’s broke!”