Barry Shulman

**Barry Shulman** was a contestant on Season 2.

## Background

*Retrieved from CBC.ca*

Barry is semi-retired from his career as a luxury-car salesperson, which gives him more time for his beloved family — he’s been happily married for nearly 50 years and dotes on his three children and seven grandkids. Barry epitomizes the adage “age is nothing but a number,” given his adventurous nature — he’s been ziplining, scuba diving, and ridden ATVs! When he’s not telling stories to his grandchildren, Barry enjoys playing piano and guitar. Sounds like he’ll be able to draw on those multiple strengths to tackle the challenges on Canada’s Smartest Person!

## Episode 205

Before Barry was summoned to the stage, a clip of him and the other three contestants, Jennifer Lam, Alex Manea, and Jakob Sanderson, introducing themselves was shown. In this clip, apart from introducing himself, Barry stated that no degree or diploma could generate the kind of wealth that comes with having seven beautiful grandchildren. In the first challenge, Music Match, Barry got 4 correct answers. As a result, Barry finished in 2nd place and was awarded 3 overall points.

In the second challenge, Canvas Calamity, Barry was the second contestant to present his artwork based upon the theme of **magic** and it consisted of a magician performing the 'sawing a woman in half' trick with the trick having gone awry. Guest judge Sean O'Neill commented that he might be a little disturbed, but that it is not necessarily a bad thing. Sean ranked Barry in 3rd place for his artwork and Barry was awarded 2 overall points as a result.

In the third challenge, Cranium Crash, Barry got 2 correct answers. As a result, Barry finished in last place and was awarded 1 overall point. In the fourth challenge, Teeter Tower, Barry successfully constructed his tower and broke his beam 2 minutes and 11 seconds into the challenge. As a result, Barry finished in 3rd place and was awarded 2 overall points.

In the fifth challenge, Spin-a-Speech, Barry was the first contestant to give a speech and had to give a captain's announcement as his speech. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain, Captain Fly-by-Night. You're wondering why our stewardesses are passing among you with **whisky** and there's a reason why. The plane is shaking slightly and I think we're trying to **expel** some fluid out the back. So, the reason for that is we're going to have to make an emergency landing. With any luck, the plane will be **floating** in the ocean. The engine is a little bit **swollen**, but that's the **norm**. So, enjoy your whiskey. Take a little **vanilla** with you–with your whisky and hopefully we don't land in a **forest**. Those of you who are feeling a little **blue**, don't worry about it. Your **emotion** is understandable and we'll be landing safely." Barry received a score of 9 words. Guest judge Steve Patterson commented that he would fly on Barry's plane anytime, however, the fact that Barry used the word 'stewardesses' indicates that he hasn't flown in about 35 years. Steve ranked Barry in 3rd place for his overall performance and Barry was awarded 4 overall points as a result. After the first five challenges, Barry had received a total of 12 overall points. As a result, he finished in 3rd place and was eliminated along with Jennifer. Jessi prompted applause for Barry and Jennifer in spite of their shared elimination.

After the sixth and final challenge, the Gauntlet, ended and Alex was declared the fifth finalist of the season, Barry and the other three contestants celebrated onstage with Jessi.

### Summary of Results

 3

  WON  This contestant won the final challenge and advanced to the finale.
  LOST  This contestant lost the final challenge and was eliminated from the competition.
  ELIMINATED  This contestant was already eliminated from the competition.
     This contestant qualified for the final challenge due to a sufficient total score.
     This contestant was eliminated from the competition due to an insufficient total score.
     Denotes a challenge that is based on linguistic intelligence.
     Denotes a challenge that is based on physical intelligence.
     Denotes a challenge that is based on musical intelligence.
     Denotes a challenge that is based on visual intelligence.
     Denotes a challenge that is based on social intelligence.
     Denotes a challenge that is based on logical intelligence.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.cbc.ca/smartestperson/blog/episode-5-recap-steve-patterson-guest-star
2. ↑ https://www.cbc.ca/smartestperson/blog/meet-episode-5-competitors