Almost makes you want to cry lmao.

[Carp]

http://www.break.com/index/contestant-loses-800k-on-correct-answer-1972448

[Cable]

Watched the whole thing.
I dont know what i would have done if that was me.

[GB]

 :'( alwase listain the girls damn it :'(

[Shawn]

"Contestant Loses 800k On Correct Answer"

Wait what?

Walkman sold in 1979
Stickie note sold in 1980

How did they get the right answer they were wrong?

[Carp]

Actually I guess he did get the right answer and the post-it note was invented before the others. I was talking with one of my co-workers and he was telling me all this stuff about it that's the only reason I'm looking into it.

"With regard to the controversy, Jeff Apploff, the executive producer of "Million Dollar Money Drop," is standing firm, issuing this statement to Gawker today: "The integrity of the questions and answers on our show are our No. 1 priority. In this case, our research team spoke directly with 3M, and they confirmed that although they had given out free samples in test markets in 1977 and 1978, it wasn't until 1980 that Post-Its were sold in stores. Million Dollar Money Drop stands behind the answer that was revealed on the show."

invention dates:
post-it notes: 1977
Sony Walkman: 1980
Mac Computer : 1984

Source: http://www.ktar.com/?nid=50&sid=1368458

[RyuZorz]

at least they got 80k

[Rocket50]

Ouch 800,000 dollars... Well, at least they got 80k

[Shawn]

invention dates:
post-it notes: 1977
Sony Walkman: 1980
Mac Computer : 1984

Source: http://www.ktar.com/?nid=50&sid=1368458

yes but the question wasn't when they were invented its when did they first sell in stores...

[Carp]

I apologize I didn't look at the question closely enough lol, but I did some more research and here is some of the info i found.


"Unfortunately, the information our research department originally obtained from 3M regarding when Post-it Notes were first sold was incomplete.  As a result of new information we have received from 3M, we feel it is only fair to give our contestants, Gabe and Brittany, another shot to play 'Million Dollar Money Drop' even though this question was not the deciding question in their game.  The revised information regarding the Post-it is as follows: the product was originally tested for sale in four cities under the name 'Press 'N Peel' in 1977, sold as 'Post-its' in 1979 when the rollout introduction began and sold nationwide in 1980.  We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the viewers who brought this to our attention, and we're thrilled to give Gabe and Brittany the opportunity to return to play the game."

tl;dr
post its sold in 4 cities 2 years prior to the walkman, now they are getting a second opportunity on the show.

http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/12/24/post-it-notes-couple-to-get-second-chance-on-money-drop/