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AXD 2005Tossups for Team Wernham-Hogg

by Andrew Juhl, Trucy Phan, Pete Burns, Jayne Lady and Zach Sandersonwith additional content by Brock: The Fools on the Hill

by Andy Saunders, Bruce Saunders, Stuart Bell, Rebecca Goldenwith way too much editing than should have been needed by Mike Burger and Craig

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FIRST PERIOD – Fifty-or-nothing bonuses in effect

1. Slated for release in November of 2005 by Universal Pictures, this drama is to be scored by Thoman Newman. bBased on Anthony Swofford’'s novel of the same name documenting the Gulf War. It (*) will star Jack G and his experiences as a Marine, this flick will star Jake Gyllenhaal as Swofford, a recently enlisted soldier who becomes assigned to the sniper unit led by Lt. Col. Kazinski played by actor Chris Cooper. For 10 points --TP --what movie to be directed by Sam Mendes will also include Peter Sarsgaard, Jamie Foxx, Brianne Davis, and Lucas Black and is named after a term used to describe marinesUS Marines?

Answer: Answer:

_ Jarhead _

2. Originally on NBC, it switched over to ABC and lasted there until 1976 when it was replaced by Hot Seat. After a year based out of Las Vegas, it (*) briefly went off the air until it was revived several times by the original host as well as Bob Hilton and Billy Bush. Its end game spawned a probability problem involving goats and doors. For 10 points – For 10 points--name this show from “"The Marketplace of America“" that saw contestants dress in crazy costumes for a chance to trade with Monty Hall.

Answer: Answer: Let ’ ' s Make a Deal

3. This song was inspired by the return of the performer’'s brother Frankie. Critics have (*) debated whether the title is meant to be a question or a statement. The original features an introductory "cocktail party" conversation with NFL players Mel Farr and Lem Barney, while The album of the same name was almost never released, because Berry Gordy deemed it “uncommercial.” A Perfect Circle put a cover version of it on their most recent album and an “"All-Star Tribute”" version was created in 2001 to benefit AIDS relief and September 11th9/11 funds. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this 1971 Marvin Gaye classic.

Answer: Answer: "What ’ ' s Going On "

4. In speaking of his side’'s loss to this team, Cincinnati Bearcats coach Mark Dantonio said “"we have to go back to square one.”" (*) Key players for this team include running backs Carleton Jones and Tielor Robinson. The coach of this New York school called the win “"a monkey off our back.”,", since it snapped the nation’'s longest active losing streak at 19 games. For 10 points – For 10 points--Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis are names from the past of what college football team currently coached by Bobby Ross.

answer: Answer: United States Military Academy or Army Cadets or Black Knights

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5. This phenomenon began on June 6, 1995, while John Baur and Mark Summers were playing racquetball, and one of them, while reaching for a low shot, let loose its trademark cry but didn’'t gain popularity until (*) Dave Barry wrote a column about it in 2002. The date was changed to September 19 so it would not to conflict with the anniversary of D-Day. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this "holiday" on which you might hear pickup lines such as “"Avast, me proud beauty!" and " Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?”"

Answer: Answer: International Talk like a Pirate Day


6. Gus van Sant was originally slated to direct this film, but when Focus Features picked up the project, he dropped it and was replaced by Ang Lee. It was reported Reports said that during filming, Heath Ledger nearly broke costar (*) Jake Gyllenhaal’'s nose during a kissing scene. A short story by Annie Proulx [pronounced “proo”PROO] set in 1963 Wyoming served as the basis forof, FTP, -- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what 2005 movie release about two cowboys who fall in love on a sheepherding job?

Answer: Answer: Brokeback Mountain

7. She once said that she just “"forgot”" to get married until the age of 38. After taking time off from her career to conceive a child, she eventually adopted a son named Matthew. (*) Her last gig was hosting the 8 PM hour on CNN on a set awash on an in orange set. In 1995, she came under fire for persuading Newt Gingrich’'s mother to confidentially whisper her son’'s opinion of Hilary Clinton – and then using the whisper on TV. This is-- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what former Dan Rather co-anchor and wife of Maury Povich?

Answer: Answer: Connie Chung

SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited guessing on completed tossups

8. Discovered at age 12, he was asked be a regular on a Wheeling radio station. A Belmont University, the newcomer to Nashville (*) made his first mark in country with the 1999 single “"He Didn’'t Have to Be.”" Winning the Horizon Award and Country Music’'s best new male vocalist, he went on to be inducted in to the Grand Ole Opry in 2001 and released a second album, Part II, in 2002. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this country musician, best known for “"Celebrity”" and “"I’'m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishing Song)”"?

Answer: Answer: Brad Paisley

9. A long strange trip it has had and appropriately it provides for a strange trip itself. This route will take a traveler 2.5 miles on NASCAR’'s widest main straight (*), longest straightaway and longest and widest Pit Road. The track benefits from the highest population density of any Nextel Cup track, being no more than 200 miles from 60 million people. Its 2004 race was won by Jimmy Johnson. This describes-- for 10 points -- what oddtriangularly shaped NASCAR raceway, which is home to the Pennsylvania 500?

Answer: Answer: Pocono Raceway

10. In its climax, Alia kills her grandfather and Paul kills his cousin. Paul’'s infant son was earlier killed by Sardukar troops, but (*) they themselves were killed by the natives, who were trained in the Weirding Way. In its beginning, Duke Leto was betrayed and killed by Harkonnen agents, soon after arriving on the spice-rich desert planet Arrakis. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this classic sci-fi movie, remade in 2000 by Tthe Sci-Fi cChannel, both based on the book by Frank Herbert.

Answer: Answer: Dune


11. The part of Max in this movie, played by Paul Reubens, was credited to Paul Mall, which was a pseudonym Paul Reubens used possibly to cover up the fact that the character does a terrible Pee-Wee Herman impression (*). Young everyboy David wakes up after falling into a ditch, only to find that strangers are living in his house and everything he knows is different. Next, he’'s waking up in a hospital bed and NASA scientists want to know about the star maps and stuff hidden in his unconscious mind while he crushes on NASA trainee Carolyn, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points-- identifyname this 1986 Disney movie film about a boy that disappears for 8 years, and then takes a joyride in a his spaceship named Max.

Answer: Answer: Flight of the Navigator

Newer versions of this show were tried in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but never matched the success the show had until it was replaced by Family Feud in 1976. The show’s audience wore zany costumes in hopes of being selected for a chance to Play It Safe, Beat the Dealer, or Follow the Leader. The host of this show gave his name to a probability problem involving cars and goats. FTP, name this show where you could trade it all for what’s behind Door Number 3, hosted by Monty Hall.

Let’s Make a Deal

She once said that she just “forgot” to get married until the age of 38. After taking time off from her career to conceive a child, she eventually adopted a son, Matthew, instead. In 1995, she came under fire for persuading Newt Gingrich’s mother to confidentially whisper her son’s opinion of Hilary Clinton – and then using the whisper on TV. She’s described in “Boys on the Bus” as a “pretty Chinese.” This is, FTP, what former Dan Rather co-anchor and wife of Maurie Povich?

Connie Chung

12. Billy Corgan was falsely rumored to have played Jamie, a boy whose sister sleeps in his closet. Notable episodes include the Lawson's turning down $15,000 to star (*) their daughter in a cereal commercial, an Arab sheik wanting Vicki for his harem, Jamie going undercover to bust drug dealers, and the introduction of Vanessa, the evil twin. This iwas, FTP, -- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what slightly creepy syndicated show about a family whose computer programmer father builds a robot daughter?

Answer: Answer: Small Wonder

13. On a guest appearance on NewsRadio, he relates to Matthew working-man struggles and resists Bill’'s attempts to suck up to him during an on-air debate. He (*) studied graphic design at Adelphi University after turning down an architecture scholarship. Born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, his group was named after a mix tape he made for a campus radio station. For 10 points -- For 10 points--who is this man who claimed that most of his heroes don’'t appear on no stamps as the frontman for Public Enemy?

answer: Answer: Chuck Daccept: Carlton Douglas Ridenhour before it is mentioned


14. Mark Wells, a member of this team, died on January 4, 2005 from six gunshot wounds while hiking in the countryside. Richard (*) Haenisch and Mark Rodrigues played for this team that won the game dubbed by Sports Illustrated to be the “"greatest moment in Hawaii sports history.”" With a team picked from only 800 students, name --– for 10 points -- for 10 points--what member of the NAIA was able to make a name for itself by upsetting then number#1 one Virginia in 1982?

Answer: Answer: Chaminade University Silverswords

THIRD PERIOD – No special rules in effect

15. Usher, once proclaimed on an episode of Ellen that this was his vice. First opened on July 13, 1937, this business was started by Vernon Rudolph and (*) a recipe he bought from a New Orleans French chef. Bought by Beatrice Foods Company in 1976 but reacquired by franchisees in 1982, it has since expanded to New York and California in 1996 and 1999, respectively. For 10 points -- name this company that first offered IPOs of its stock in April 2000 with the ticker symbol of KKD.

Answer: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts15. In 1971, Brooke Shields appeared in an ad for this brand and John Travolta

followed suit in 1975. First appearing on the market in 1920, they were invented as a result of Josephine Dickson constantly (*) cutting herself while cooking dinner. By 2001, one hundred billion of them had been made and its name is a proprietary eponym. Invented by Earle Dickson, this is--for 10 points—what Johnson & Johnson brand of self-adhesive bandages.

Answer: Band-Aid

16. The winner of two Olympic silver medals, he was drafted in to the NBA in 1989 by the L.A. Lakers. LeavingTraded in 1996 to (*) play for Charlotte for the rights to Kobe Bryant, he returned to his the Lakers in 2004 but was placed on the injured list until March 2005 as he required bfor back surgery. Ranking third in all time Lakers blocked shots and making his first All-Star team in 2001 with Sacramento, name -- for 10 points -- for 10 points--name this center whothat began his basketball career playing for his home team in Belgrade?

Answer: Answer: Vlade Divac


17. After Have Gun, Will Travel and before General Hospital, Frank and Doris Hursley wrote for this show. It was cCentered on Joanne and her husbands – Keith, Arthur, (*) Tony and Martin, . Morgan Fairchild once appeared on it in the ‘70s Aactors who went on to better things from this soap include Morgan Fairchild, Don Knotts, Will Patton and Robert Loggia, while the show once had Mary Ellis-Bunim as its executive producerwas executively produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim... It’s name-checked by Gil Scott-Heron in “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” and in its 1986 final episode, Joanne says she can’t wait to find what she’s looking forFor 10 points, --name this CBS and then NBC soap that met its demise in 1986 and was the last to have a live episode, doing one as a stunt in 1983.

Answer: Answer: Search for Tomorrow_Search For Tomorrow_

18. He considered his first musical instrument the tape recorder and helped turned Robert Fripp’'s guitar work into “"Frippertronics”" by (*) tape-delaying and looping the sound. After 1973’'s For Your Pleasure, he left for solo work which included Here Come the Warm Jets and Another Green World. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this artist of Music for Airports who most recently released Discreet Music and has produced albums for U2, the Talking Heads and David Bowie.

answer: Answer: Brian [Peter George St. Baptiste de la Salle] Eno

19. They were oOne of fourteen expansion applicants in 1966, they were the smallest of the six approved, as measured by TV market size. Their inaugural roster of the 1970s included Cesare Maniago, Wayne Connelly, Bill Masterson and (*) Bill Goldsworthy. Losing in the finals to the Islanders in 1981 and the Penguins in 1991, they were never able to grab won the a Stanley Cup during their 26 years in Bloomington run , despite picks like Derian Hatcher and Mike Modano. For 10 points -- For 10 points--what NHL team eventually packed their bags and headed south to Dallas in 1993?

Answer: Answer: Minnesota North Stars (accept either)accept: Dallas Stars before mentioned

20. Its reputed to be linked to cancer, after a study on women who used this product for more than 20 years. Those at risk from this cancer would include Elvis Presley, Ashlee (*) Simpson, Angelica Huston, Robert Smith, Liza Minelli, and for a few months, Christina Aguilera. Garnier Fructis’' version is called Licorice, Feria’'s is Starry Night, and Manic Panic’'s is called Raven. This is-- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what must have for any Goth or Bettie Page lookalikelook-alike?

answer: Answer: black hair dye (accept equivalents)

21. In Freaks & Geeks, the Weirs are playing this Friday night – get used to it! (*) Mr. Weir fondly recalls yelling at his family across the table, most likely yelling things like “"Two! Two! Who needs two!” ortwo!" or “"Corner on barley!” orbarley!" or “"The exchange is now open!”" Created in 1919 (but probably not very popular in 1929) this is-- for 10 points -- For 10 points--what trading game complete with a bell, probably the only one inspired by the American Corn Exchange?

answer: Answer: Pit


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22. He was a train passenger in Spider-man Man 2II and played Marvin in Pulp Fiction. His voiceover work includes the roles of ‘Sig’ in Jak II and Jak III, ‘Duo’ in the Animatrix, and ‘Hector Con Carne’ in the Evil Con Carne movie and television series. His voiceover work also includes ‘"Hector Con Carne’" in the Evil Con Carne movie and television series, (*) the roles of ‘"Static’" in Static Shock and, ‘Jon Stewart/Green Lantern’ in Justice League Unlimited, and as ‘"Samurai Jack’" in Samurai Jack. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Groundlings alum, one of the original cast members of MadTV, among his recurring characters were ‘"Hyper-Active UBS Guy’" and smooth talking ‘"Funky Walker Dirty Talker’".

ANSWERnswer: Phil(lip) LaMarr

23. 3. This song was inspired by the return of the performer’s brother Frankie. Critics have debated whether the title is meant to be a question or a statement. The album of the same name was almost never released, because Berry Gordyie deemed it “uncommercial.” A Perfect Circle put a cover version of it on their most recent album and an “All-Star Tribute” version was created in 2001 to benefit AIDS relief and September 11th funds. FTP, For 10 points -- name this 1971 Marvin Gaye classic.

Answer: What’s Going On

Discovered at age twelve by his principal and a Wheeling radio station, he was asked on as a regular to the radio show’s Jamboree USA for eight years opening for country greats. A Belmont University via West Liberty grad, the newcomer to Nashville * made his first mark in country with the 1999 single “He Didn’t Have to Be.” Winning the Horizon Award and Country Music’s best new male vocalist, he went on to be inducted in to the Grand Ole Opry in 2001 and release a second album, Part II, in 2002. FTP, For 10 points -- what country musician is best known for “Celebrity” and “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishing Song)”?

Brad Paisley

On a guest appearance on NewsRadio, he relates to Matthew working-man struggles and resists Bill’s attempts to suck up to him during an on-air debate. He studied graphic design at Adelphi University after turning down an architecture scholarship. His real name is Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, and his group was named after a mix tape he made for a campus radio station. FTP, For 10 points -- who is this man who claimed that most of his heroes don’t appear on no stamps as the frontman for Public Enemy?

( Chuck D )

His full name is [blank] Peter St. John Le Baptiste de la Salle [blank]. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all postmen. However, this artist


largely found a career in the music industry, creating ambient works since his debut album Here Come the Warm Jets was released in 1974, soon followed by his classic 1975 album Another Green World. FTP, For 10 points -- name this artist who most recently released Discreet Music and has produced albums for U2, the Talking Heads and David Bowie.

_Brian Eno_

In speaking of his side’s loss to this team, Coach Mark Dantonio said “we have to go back to square one.” Gino Guidugli went 25 of 39 for 350 yards to lead the losing side in passing, Hannibal Thomas caught seven of those passes. For the victors, Carleton Jones ran for 180 yards and Tielor Robinson scored five touchdowns. Coach Bobby Ross called the win “a monkey off our back.” The win snapped the nation’s longest active losing streak at 19 games. FTP, For 10 points -- name this college football team that plays its home games in West Point, New York.

Army

A long strange trip it has had and appropriately it provides for a strange trip itself. This route will take a traveler 2.5 miles on NASCAR’s widest main straight, longest straightaway and longest and widest Pit Road. The track benefits from the highest population density of any Nextel Cup track, being no more than 200 miles from 60 million people. Too bad all those people are yanks. This describes, FTP, -- for 10 points -- what odd shaped NASCAR raceway, which is home to the Pennsylvania 500?

Pocono Raceway

Mark Wells, a member of this team, died on January 4, 2005 from six gunshot wounds while hiking in the countryside. Richard Haenisch and Mark Rodrigues played for this team that won the game dubbed by Sports Illustrated to be the “greatest moment in Hawaii sports history.” The game led to 21 years for the school to host the Maui Invitational. With a team picked from only 800 students, FTP what member of the NAIA was able to make a name for itself by upsetting then number one Virginia in 1982?

Chaminade University Silverswords

They were one of fourteen applicants in 1966. Until 1967, there were only six of its kind and none in a US television market this small. Proponents for the team included Walter Bush, Jr., Gordon Ritz and broadcast personality Bob * McNulty. Losing in the finals to the Islanders in 1981 and the Penguins in 1991, they were never able to grab the Stanley Cup during their 26 year run despite picks like Derian Hatcher and Mike Modano. FTP, For 10 points -- what NHL team eventually packed their bags and headed south to Dallas in 1993?

Minnesota North Stars


Kicking off by dropping out of high school, his first ambition was to be aAfter dropping his ambition to be a railroad brakeman. , Hhe later enrolled in the YMCA Law School of Cincinnati which helped lead to a career as a lawyer (*) and a United States District Court judge but he enjoyed more “absolute power” in his more notable job. His judicial background helped in decisions to open up free agency for hundreds of minor leaguers and his name is officially part of the MVP award.in the Black Sox scandal. Named after the Georgian Civil War battle his father fought in, FTP, -- for 10 points -- For 10 points--what man is best known as the first commissioner of professional baseball?

Answer: Answer:

Kennesaw Mountain Landis

This phenomenon began on June 6, 1995, while John Baur and Mark Summers were playing racquetball, and one of them, while reaching for a low shot, let loose a cry of “Arrr!” but didn’t gain popularity until(*) Dave Barry wrote a column about it in 2002. The date was changed to September 19 shortly after its inception so as not to conflict with the anniversary of D-Day. FTP, For 10 points -- identify this holiday on which you might hear pickup lines such as “would ya mind if I fired me cannon through your porthole?” or “Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?”

Answer: International Talk like a Pirate Day

In its climax, Alia kills her grandfather and Paul kills his cousin. Paul’s infant son was earlier killed by Sardukar troops, but they themselves were killed by the natives, who were trained in the Weirding Way. In its beginning, Duke Leto was betrayed and killed by Harkonnen agents, soon after arriving on the spice-rich desert planet Arrakis. FTP, For 10 points -- name this classic sci-fi movie, remade in 2000 by The Sci-Fi channel, both based on the book by Frank Herbert.

Dune

Mr. Pinkley is her boss at Product Testing, Inc, where she’s been working since 1976. Charlene the receptionist is her best friend at the office. Electra is the dog she comes home to after work every night. Irving is her on and off boyfriend who finally popped the question – they’ll be married in February. Ack! FTP, For 10 points -- these are characters in what comic strip named after its creator, Ms. Guisewhite?

Cathy

Usher, once proclaimed on an episode of Ellen that this was his vice; the only reason he got into the music business was so he could make money and eventually buy one of these stores. First opened on July 13, 1937, this business was started by Vernon Rudolph and a recipe he bought from a New Orleans French chef. Bought by Beatrice Foods Company in 1976 but reacquired by franchisees in 1982, it has since expanded to New York and California in 1996 and 1999, respectively. FTP, For 10 points -- name this company that first offered IPOs of its stock in April 2000 with the ticker symbol of KKD.

_krispy kreme doughnuts_


One For the Money, Two For the Dough, Three to Get Deadly, Four to Score, High Five… these are all titles in a series of books by this New York Times Bestselling Author and feature New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum and her adventures while she seeks to enforce bail bonds. Although more well-known for her Stephanie Plum novels, FTP name this author who recently published Metro Girl, a novel that runs along similar lines and features unrealistic, quirky characters such as Sam Hooker who refers to himself as “NASCAR Guy.”

Janet _Evanovich_

254. Planet Hollywood filed for bankruptcy reorganization. Stephen King was nearly killed in a roadside accident. Jerry Seinfeld married Jessica Sklar. Marv (*) Albert was rehired by NBC. Rosa Parks received the Congressional Gold Medal. Tiger Woods Won won 8 PGA tournaments. The third Woodstock rock festival was held in 30 years. For 10 points --TP these events all occurred in what year that also spawned teen flicks such as the Blair Witch Project, American Pie, and 10 things I Hate About You?

answer: Answer: _1999_ 1999

He has worn two Olympic silver medals around his neck for his team sport. He was drafted in to the NBA in 1989 to play for the * LA Lakers until 1996. This year he returned to his original NBA team but was placed on the injured list until March 2005 for back surgery. Ranking third in all time Lakers blocked shots and making his first All-Star team in 2001, FTP, -- for 10 points -- name this center who began his basketball career playing for his home team in Belgrade?

Vlade Divac

It’s reputed to be linked to cancer, after a study on women who used this product for more than 20 years. Those at risk from this cancer would include Elvis Presley, Ashley Simpson, Angelica Huston, Robert Smith, Liza Minelli, and for a few months, Christina Aguilera. Garnier Fructis’ version is called Licorice, Feria’s is Starry Night, and Manic Panic’s is called Raven.. This is, FTP, -- for 10 points -- what must have for any Goth or Bettie Page lookalike?

Black hair dye

In Freaks & Geeks, the Weirs are playing this Friday night – get used to it!* Mr. Weir fondly recalls yelling at his family across the table, most likely yelling things like “Two! Two! Who needs two!” or “Corner on barley!” or “The exchange is now open!” Created in 1919 (but probably not very popular in 1929) this is, FTP, -- for 10 points -- what trading game, probably the only one inspired by the American Corn Exchange?

Pit

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AXD 2005Tossups for Team Wernham-Hogg

by Andrew Juhl, Trucy Phan, Pete Burns, Jayne Lady and Zach Sandersonwith additional content by Brock: The Fools on the Hill

by Andy Saunders, Bruce Saunders, Stuart Bell, Rebecca Goldenwith way too much editing than should have been needed by Mike Burger and Craig

BarkerBonuses for Team Wernham-Hoggby Andrew Juhl, Trucy Phan, Pete Burns, Jayne Lady and Zach Sanderson

1. Name these Answer the following about aartists who robbed Hanson of their rightful 1997 Grammys for 10 points each.

(10) (10) This English band won a Grammy for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals for the first track off their album “Travelling Without Moving”.

Answer: Answer: Jamiroquoi Jamiroquai

(10) (10) Hanson fans were outraged when "MMMBop", the clear winner for record of the year, lost to this wistful song about a woman with a few small repairs to make.

Answer: Answer: "Sunny Came Home"

(10) Her 1999 album “Amen” was named one of year’'s worst by USA Today, but in 1997 she was riding high as she was named best new artist with "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?"

Answer: Answer: Paula Cole

2. Identify these South American soccer teams for ten points each, for 10 points each.

(10) Playing at Camilo Cichero (also known as “"La Bombonera,”" or The Bonbon box), they are defending Copa Libertadores champions, and are the “"people’'s team”" of Buenos Aires.

Answer: Answer: Boca Juniors

(10) The two stars over this club’'s shield signify the two world championships won with their most famous player, Pelé. They were Brazilian champions in 2002.

Answer: Answer: Santos F.C.

(10) Known as “"los millionarios”" for the affluent region of Buenos Aires where the team resides, they were the 2004 champions of the Argentine league.

Answer: Answer: River Plate

3. Answer the following about actor Michael McKean, FTPE for 10 points each.

(10) McKean first made a national name for himself as this character on the television show Laverne and Shirley.

ANSWER:Answer: Answer: Leonard 'Lenny' " Lenny " Kosnowski


(10) Directly after This is Spinal Tap, McKean starred opposite Mary Beth Hart in this movie about an escaped artificial intelligence project.

ANSWER:Answer: Answer: D.A.R.Y.L.

(10) A few years later, McKean starred opposite Fisher Stevens and Cynthia Gibb in this movie about an escaped artificial intelligence project.

ANSWER:Answer: Answer: Short Circuit 2

4. For 10 each10 points each, answer these questions about Arrested Development.

(10) George Michael Bluth’'s ethics teacher was in love with this world leader.Answer: Answer: Saddam Hussein

(10) GOB (johb) Bluth uses this song for his magic shows and even has it as a ringtonering tone.

answer: Answer: "The Final Countdown"

(10) When Lindsay Bluth protested the Iraq war, she was confined to a demonstration area with this euphemistic three word name

answer: Answer: Free Speech Zone

5. On December 23, 2004, a Texas woman became the first owner of a cloned pet. Answer these questions fFor 10 each10 points each

(10) Her new pet, a cat, is named this, sharing its name with an Adam Sandler movie.answer: Answer: Little Nicky

(10) The woman, identified only as Julie, paid this amount for her cloned kitty.answer: Answer: $50,000

(10) This is the company that created Little Nicky.answer: Answer: Genetic Savings and Clone

6. For five each with a bonus five for all correctFive for one, 10 for two, 20 for three, and 30 for all four, name the following artists who contributed to tThe Spongebob Squarepants Movie Soundtrack given the song on the album.

(105) Spongebob & Patrick Confront the Psychic Wall of EnergyAnswer: Answer: The Flaming Lips

(10) They'll Soon DiscoverAnswer: The Shins

(105) Ocean ManAnswer: Answer: Ween


(10XX) Spongebob Squarepants ThemeAnswer: Answer: Avril Lavigne

(10XX) Just a KidAnswer: Answer: Wilco


87. 5-10-15: what are Name the locations of these following moviesfilms in which Hilary Duff stars on a 5-10-15 basis?.

(5) ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie

answer: Answer: _ Rome _, Italy

(10) (10) Raise Your Voice

answer: Answer: _ Los Angeles _, California

(15) ) A Cinderella Story

answer: Answer: California's _ San Fernando Valley (prompt on "The Valley")_

8. For 10 points each--give the name of the following hats:

(10) A result of a linguistic mix-up, the name of this hat is from the Spanish word for braid. A certain number of braided bands on the vaqueros’ sombreros gave this hat its name.

Answer: ten gallon hat

(10) A small town on the St. Maurice River in southern Quebec was named for a rock on the river’s edge that was shaped like this kind of hat.

Answer: tuque

(10) Favored by Sherlock Holmes, this fabric hat peaked at the front and back also has ear flaps that can be tied together on the top of the head.

Answer: deerstalker hat

9. For 10 points each--name the following about a web magazine.

(10) Founded in 1996 by Microsoft, this web magazine features Explainer, Kausfiles, Today's Papers, and Culturebox

Answer: Slate

(10) Slate was sold to this newspaper, whose other media holdings include Newsweek and Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel.

Answer: Washington Post Corporation

(10) Now the editorial and opinion editor of the Los Angeles Times, this former New Republic editor co-founded Slate and served six years as its first editor.

Answer: Michael Kinsley


9. For 10 each, given an actress, name the Assistant District Attorney she played who worked with Jack McCoy on Law & Order.

(10) Angie HarmonAnswer: Abby Carmichael

(10) Elisabeth Rohmanswer: Serena Southerlyn

(10) Jill Hennessyanswer: Claire Kincaid

10. Sweet Cuppin Cakes! Identify these minor characters from Homestar Runner.

(10) According to Strongbad, he stands too close to you in line, eats melted candybars, and smells like pea soup.

answer: Senor Cardgage or Creepy Comb-over StrongBad )

(10) He dressed as rapper Humpty Hump for Halloween, and claims that if you give him a chance, he’ll do a hip hop dance.

answer: Coach Z

(10) He refers to Strong Sad as “that rhino” and claims to have been raised by a cup of coffee.

answer: Homsar


11. Given a description of an ipod’s features, name the generation to which it belongs on a 5-5-10-10 basis. Moderators, do not give correct answers until the end.

(5) Models come in 20, 40, and 60GB. Navigation is done with a click wheel previously introduced on the ipod mini. Answer: Fourth generation

(5) Models came in 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40GB whose faces were composed of four backlit, touch-sensitive buttons located above a scroll wheel.Answer: Third generation

(5) Ipods were offered in two sizes: 10 and 20GB, and a built-in cover protected the FireWire Port.Answer: Second generation

(5) Ipods came in just one size: 5GB. A white plate surrounded the FireWire port, the headphone port, and the “hold” switch on top.Answer: First generation

120. There aren’'t any well known minor league players. That’'s why they’'re in the minors. But from the list of minor teams, name the sport they play, FTPEfor 10 points each.

(10) Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Edmonton Trappers, Monclova Steelers, Huntsville Starsanswer: Answer: baseball

(10) Los Angeles Gunslingers, West Sound Saints, InglwoodInglewood Blackhawks, Long Beach Lions

answer: Answer: football

(10) Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Milwaukee Admirals, San Antonio Rampageanswer: Answer: hockey

13.1. Giving the stunt man the afternoon off isn’'t always the smartest move. Given the injurious event, name the actor it happened to, 5-10-15.

(5) (5)In Scarface, filming was shut down for weeks when he accidentally burnt his hand on the barrel of his “"little friend”".

Answer: Answer: Al Pacino

(10) (10) During an intense sparring scene in Raging Bull, Robert “"Method”" De Niro got a little too amped and broke one of this co-star’'s ribs.

Answer: Answer: Joe Pesci

(15) This actor, who played "‘Spider’" in Goodfellas, accidentally gashed his hand on a broken piece of glass. In the ER, doctors mistook a lot of movie make-up for a real blood and transfused him.

Answer: Answer: Michael ImperioliIowa WermannHogg/Brock Fools AXD2005 16

142. For 10 each10 points each, --name the following celebrities who have appeared this year in tThe Apprentice, given a description of the task:

(10) When the winning team created a more appealing catalog for Levi Strauss Jeans, they met this musical celebrity as a reward:

Answer: Answer: Billy Joel

(10) One team spent $20,000 to book this MLB player to brush his teeth with Crest Vanilla Mint in front of a New York crowd:

answer: Answer: Mike Piazza

(5,/5) For one task, teams were to choose and advertise a new product on the QVC. As a reward, the winning team got to hang out some tennis stars. Name them for 5 points each.

answer: Answer: Anna Kournikova and John McEnroe


13. Given the date of the accomplishment and a clue, name these Major League pitchers who were perfect for one game, for 10 points each:

(10) September 9, 1965: He pitched a perfect game during the only game in Major League history where only one hit was recorded by both teams combined in a nine inning game.

Answer: [Sanford] "Sandy" Koufax

(10) June 21, 1964: On Father’s Day, this father of nine children and current U.S. Senator pitched the National League’s first perfect game in 84 years.

Answer: [James Paul David] "Jim" Bunning

(10) July 18, 1999: While with the Yankees, this pitcher tossed the only inter-league perfect game, defeating the Expos 6-0.

Answer: David [Brian] Cone

14. Name the Kellogg’s breakfast cereals from the clues given, for 10 points each.

(10) This cereal, created in 1952, was originally promoted with Katy the Kangaroo sharing the box with a famous orange-and-black spokesanimal

Answer: Frosted Flakes of Corn

(10) This cereal, created in 1963, originally had orange, lemon, and cherry flavors; cherry is no longer on the box, though.

Answer: Froot Loops

(10) Cornelius the Rooster promotes this cereal, far less likely rot your teeth less than the previous two answers.

Answer: Corn Flakes

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165. Name the following based around a Answer these questions about mpop music theme, for 10 each10 points each.

(10) This Las Vegas quartet’'s debut album, Hot Fuss, gained some sales after the singles “"Somebody Told Me”" and “"Mr. Brightside”" hit the airwaves.

Answer: Answer: The Killers

(10) Fronted by Amazonian Brody Dalle, known for her separation from Tim Armstrong of Rancid, this band’'s latest effort, Coral Fang, contained the single “"Drain the Blood.”"

Answer: Answer: The Distillers

(10) Not a band, but an album in this theme. It was Sum 41’'s breakthrough album that brought “"Fat Lip”" and “"Motivation.”"

Answer: Answer: All Killer, No Filler


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186. Greek life isn’'t always easy thanks to csome Hollywood brothers. Given a description, name the frat bastard for 10 15 points, or the actor that played him from another work for the stated.5:

(15)(A) To some, he is Animal House’'s sworn nemesis. To others, he is the embodiment of the conservative right. Name this this leader of the "Hitler youth".

(10) Character: Answer: Answer: Doug Neidermeyer Niedermeyer (accept either)

(10) (Don’'t read if one above was correct). The Colonel in The Stupids.(5) Actor: Mark Metcalfanswer: Answer: Mark Metcalf

(B) (15) He heads the “"Balls & Shaft”" society at Port Chester University, offering sanctuary to pigeon-chested preppies.

Answer: Answer: Rand MacPherson (accept either)

(5) (Don’'t read if one above was correct). The “"star”" of Joe Dirt and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

Answer: Answer: David Spade (10) Character: Rand MacPherson (accept either)(5) Actor: David Spade(C) This All-American Greek Council makes life miserable for geeks, dweebs, spazzes,

and…um…whatever Booger is. (10) Character: Stan Gable (accept either)(5) Actor: Ted McGinley

17. For 10 points each--given the loving sobriquet applied to a Division I football stadium, name the stadium. You will only get five points if you only name the school that plays their home games there.

(10) "Between the Hedges"Answer: Sanford Stadium, the University of Georgia

(10) "Happy Valley"Answer: Beaver Stadium, Pennsylvania State University.

(10) "The Loud House"Answer: The Carrier Dome, Syracuse University

198. For ten10 points each, --name the following children’'s shows that could be found on public television about ten years ago!

(10) This aired from 1992-1995 on PBS and featured teenagers in New York City who solved mysteries with the help of a ghost.

answer: Answer: Ghostwriter

(10) From 1995-1998 this show starred an adventurous Jack Russell Terrier and had plots were alterations on classic literary works.


answer: Answer: Wishbone

(10) Debuting in 1993, clown Loonette and her doll Molly, along with other characters which included two dust bunnies, lived under the title piece of furniture.

answer: Answer: Big Comfy Couch

2019. Given a song title, give the parenthetical part on a 5-5-10-10 basis, for 10 points each. For example, if I said “"Fascination”", you should answer (“Keep Feeling”).

(510) "Separate Ways", by Journey.Answer: Answer: Worlds Apart

(510) "Don't You", by Simple Minds.Answer: Answer: Forget About Me

(X) She's a Bad Mama Jama", by Carl Carlton.Answer: She's Built, She's Stacked

(X10) “"You Got It", by the New Kids on the Block.Answer: Answer: The Right Stuff

210. His dad was a big league pitcher. His wife: Faith Hill. Multimillionaire. 3Three beautiful kids. Now he’'s might be a movie star. For the stated:

(5) For 5 points, --name the movie where Tim McGraw makes his debut as has-been dad Charles Billingsley.

answer: Answer: Friday Night Lights

(10) For 150 points, --name the west Texas city where Friday Night Lights is set.answer: Answer: Odessa

(15) For 15 points, --name both the high school and mascot where Charles Billingsley and his boy Don have their glory days.

answer: Answer: Permion Perm i an Panthers

21. Athenian Tragedies, 2004 edition. For 10 points each--name these things related to people who had results that didn't live up to the hype at the 2004 Summer Olympics:

(10) He already had a gold medal from playing on the 1964 team, but this coach of the current NBA champs saw his USA Basketball charges bring home a bronze in 2004

Answer: Larry Brown

(10) Russian Irina Korzhanenko was stripped of her gold medal in this event, held in Olympia, after testing positive for steroids.

Answer: women's shot put


(10) Leading as the race ended, this Brazilian marathoner was attacked by a kilt-clad protestor and ended up with the bronze instead.

Answer: Vanderlei de Lima

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232. Summer movie trivia! I'll giveGiven ana year and a tidbit, you tell me name the summer movie, I’m talking about for ten10 points each, FTPE:

(10) The term ‘'blockbuster’' was coined in 1975 in reference to this movie’'s tendency to have waves of fans lined up around the block.

Answer: Answer: Jaws

(10) This movie grossed over $204 million in 1991 and is credited with introducing the wonders of CGI to Hollywood filmmakers.

Answer: Answer: T2: Judgment Day

(10) Grossing onea- quarter of a billion dollars in 1989, this film was responsible for the U.K. parental advisory rating of ‘'12’', meaning that many some comic book readers were too young to see it.

Answer: Answer: Batman

FTPE, answer these questions about ArrestedDevelopment A) George Michael Bluth’s ethics teacher was in lovewith this world leader (Saddam Hussein) B) GOB Bluth chose this Ashford & Simpson song as thecompany’s new slogan (“Solid as a Rock”) C) When Lindsay Bluth protested the Iraq war, she wasconfined to a demonstration area with this euphemisticthree word name (Free speech zone)

FTPE, given an actress, name the Assistant DistrictAttorney she played who worked with Jack McCoy on Law& Order. A) Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael) B) Elisabeth Rohm (Serena Southerlyn) C) Jill Hennessy (Claire Kincaid)

Answer these questions about cancelled TV shoes given summaries from Television Without Pity FTSNOP:(5) Rob Lowe left The West Wing to star in his own primetime legal drama. Either the show was terrible -- which was difficult to judge given that only six episodes aired -- or NBC had an ax to grind. Either way, the show was quickly cancelled. Answer: The Lyon's Den(5) Who sabotaged the ratings for this show? Was it the host, when he gave up his duties to be on CNN? Was it ABC, when they renounced civilian editions for celebrity editions? Whichever answer you prefer, the show is no more. Answer: The Mole(10) First, there was the first season with Lydecker and Manticore. Then, there was the second season with the Logan virus and mmm...Alec. And now there will be no more seasons, due to cancellation by FOX. Answer: Dark Angel(10) Joss Whedon treads into sci-fi territory; the world at large responds, "Meh." An inexplicably, illogically literal space-Western theme, plodding pacing, poor network


management, and the Friday night time-slot of death all worked together to keep this show from taking off. Not even sexy Adam Baldwin could keep FOX from taking this horse out back and shooting it. Answer: Firefly

FTPE, name the following celebrities who have appeared this year in the Apprentice, given a description of the task:

When the winning team created a more appealing catalog for Levi Strauss Jeans, they met this musical celebrity as a reward: _Billy Joel_

After receiving $50,000 to develop an advertising campaign for Crest Vanilla Mint toothpaste, one team (which eventually went over budget) spent $20,000 to book him to brush his teeth in front of a New York crowd: _Mike Piazza_

For one task, teams were to choose and advertise a new product on the QVC. As a reward, the wining team got to hang out with these celebrities (two answers required): _Anna Kournikova_ and _ J ohn McEnroe_

FTP, name the following children’s shows that could be found on public television about ten years ago!

This aired from 1992-1995 on PBS and featured teenagers in New York City who solved mysteries with the help of a ghost._ Ghostwriter s_From 1995-1998 this show starred an adventurous Jack Russell Terrier and had plots were alterations on classic literary works._Wishbone_This show first aired from 1993-1997 and starred clown Loonette and her doll Molly, along with other characters which included two dust bunnies that lived under the titular piece of furniture._Big Comfy Couch_

Answer the following about artists who robbed Hanson of their rightful 1997 Grammys FTPE.

(10) This English band won a Grammy for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals for the first track off their album “Travelling Without Moving”.

ANSWER: Jamiroquoi(10) Hanson fans were outraged when MMMBop, the clear winner for record of the year,

lost to this wistful song about a woman with a few small repairs to make.ANSWER: Sunny Came HomeHer last album “Amen” that she recorded with two longtime collaborators was named one

of 1999’s worst by USA Today, but in 1997 she was riding high as she was named best new artist in "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?"

ANSWER: Paula Cole

For 5PE, name the following artists who contributed to the Spongebob Squarepants Movie Soundtrack given the song on the album (5P bonus if all correct)

Spongebob & Patrick Confront the Psychic Wall of Energy_The Flaming Lips_

They'll Soon Discover_ The Shins _


Ocean Man_ Ween _

Spongebob Squarepants Theme_Avril Lavigne_

Just a Kid_ Wilco _

*if this is a 3 part bonus teams would not be given the answers until they were finished. or maybe it could be a 2-part 15Per?

Given a description of an ipod’s features, name the generation to which it belongs.

Models come in 20, 40, and 60GB. Navigation is done with a click wheel previously introduced on the ipod mini. _ Fourth _ generation

Models came in 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40GB whose faces were composed of four backlit, touch-sensitive buttons located above a scroll wheel._ Third _ generation

Ipods were offered in two sizes: 10 and 20GB, and a built-in cover protected the FireWire Port._ Second _ generation

Ipods came in just one size: 5GB. A white plate surrounded the FireWire port, the headphone port, and the “hold” switch on top._ First _ generation

Answer these questions about music that share a common theme, FTPE.This Las Vegas quartet’s debut album, Hot Fuss, gained some sales after the singles “Somebody Told Me” and “Mr. Brightside” hit the airwaves.The KillersFronted by Amazonian Brody Dalle, known for her separation from Tim Armstrong of Rancid, this band’s latest effort, Coral Fang, contained the single “Drain the Blood.”The DistillersNot a band, but an album in this theme. It was Sum 41’s breakthrough album that brought “Fat Lip” and “Motivation.”All Killer, No Filler

Obscurity be damned! Or in this case, it be sacred. Name these bands that all share a love for Jesus in common, FTPE.As if being Christian wasn’t a good enough way to stay under the radar, this band is from Sweden. Luckily their third album, Silence, was supported by fellow God rockers POD and led to another slight success with their fourth, About a Burning Fire.BlindsideThis band parted ways in 2003 but not before releasing Christian hits like “Oh, Canada” and a live album that was Proof That the Youth are Revolting. Their name is from a golf threat to a likely attacker.Five Iron Frenzy


These hip followers proclaimed God was doing a “Nu Thang” on the hip-hop album of the same name and then tried their hand at rock with “Jesus Freak.” The members also split to form three separate solo efforts.DC Talk

Identify these South American soccer teams for ten points each.Playing at Camilo Cichero (also known as “La Bombonera,” or The Bonbon box), they are

defending Copa Libertadores champions, and are the “people’s team” of Buenos Aires.

Answer: Boca JuniorsThe two stars over this club’s shield signify the two world championships won with their

most famous player, Pelé. Brazilian champions in 2002, they lost in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Once Caldas in 2004.

Answer: Santos F.C.Known as “los millionarios” for the affluent region of Buenos Aires where the team resides,

are the 2004 champions of the Argentine league, but lost to Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores semifinals.

Answer: River Plate

Given an Olympian or Olympic team and the sport they medaled in, give their fellow countrywoman or women that ranked a little higher in the same event.Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs, United States, Beach VolleyballAnswer: Misty May and Kerri WalshSung Jin Lee, South Korea, Individual ArcheryAnswer: Sung Hyun ParkPhillipa Funnell, Great Britain, Individual Eventing EquestrianAnswer: Leslie Law

There aren’t any well known minor league players. That’s why they’re in the minors. But from the list of minor teams, name the sport they play, FTPE.Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Edmonton Trappers, Monclova Steelers, Huntsville StarsB aseball Los Angeles Gunslingers, West Sound Saints, Inglwood Blackhawks, Long Beach LionsF ootball Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Milwaukee Admirals, San Antonio, RampageHockey

On December 23, 2004, a Texas woman became the first owner of a cloned pet. Answer these questions FTPE A) Her new pet, a cat, is named this, like an Adam Sandler movie. (Little Nicky) B) The woman, identified only as Julie, paid this amount for her cloned kitty. ( $50,000 ) C) This is the company that created Little Nicky. ( Genetic Savings and Clone )

Sweet Cuppin Cakes! Identify these minor characters from Homestar Runner. A) According to Strong Bad, he stands too close to you in line, eats melted candybars, and smells like pea soup. ( Se n or Cardgage OR Creepy Comb-over Strong Bad ) B) He dressed as rapper Humpty Hump for Halloween, and claims that if you give him a chance, he’ll do a hip hop dance. (Coach Z)


C) He refers to Strong Sad as “that rhino” and claims to have been raised by a cup of coffee. (Homsar)

In the olden days it used to be really cool for musicians to put some part of their song titles in parentheses. FFPE with a bonus of 5 for all correct, given a song title and artist, identify the parenthetical. For example, if I said "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics, you would respond "(Are Made Of This)".

A. "Fascination", by the Human League.ANSWER: Keep FeelingB. "Separate Ways", by Journey.ANSWER: Worlds ApartC. "Don't You", by Simple Minds.ANSWER: Forget About MeD. "She's a Bad Mama Jama", by Carl Carlton.ANSWER: She's Built, She's StackedE. "You Got It", by the New Kids on the Block.ANSWER: The Right Stuff

His dad was a big league pitcher. His wife: Faith Hill. Multimillionaire. 3 beautiful kids. Now he’s a goddamned moviestar. F5P, name the movie where Tim McGraw makes his debut as has-been dad Charles Billingsley.

Friday Night LightsFor 10, name the Texas city where Friday Night Lights is set.OdessaFor 15, name both the high school and mascot where Charles Billingsley and his boy Don

have their glory days.Permion Panthers

243. For 10 each10 points eachTPE, --in MGM’'s 1939 “Wizard of Oz,” name who played:

A) (10) The Scarecrowanswer: Answer: Ray Bolger (Ray Bolger)

B) (10) The Wicked Witch of the Westanswer: Answer: Margaret Hamilton (Margaret Hamilton)

C) (10) The Tinmananswer: Answer: Jack Haley

24. Given a current television character, name the branch of the federal government, real or fictional, for whom he works, for 10 points each.

(10) Agent Jack BauerAnswer: Counter Terrorism Unit

(10) Special Agent Jethro GibbsAnswer: Naval Criminal Investigative ServiceIowa WermannHogg/Brock Fools AXD2005 26

(10) Agent Jack MaloneAnswer: Federal Bureau of Investigation's Missing Person's Unit (Jack Haley)

FTPE name the following actors who were all reportedly potential leads for the next Batman movie directed by Christopher Nolan before Christian Bale was selected to play the lead.He studied at Columbia University while pursuing a film career, acting in Donnie Darko and Bubble Boy. This summer he starred in The Day After Tomorrow with Dennis Quaid and is currently seeing Kirsten Dunst.Jake _Gyllenhaal_He was born in British Columbia and first began his acting career auditioning for TV commercials. Before he played Pacey Witter on Dawson’s Creek, he was Charlie Conway in the Mighty Ducks and its sequels.Joshua _Jackson_This British actor most recently starred as Prince Charmont in Ella Enchanted but can also be found playing smaller roles such as Galahad in King Arthur and Ranger Sgt. First Class Kurt Schmid in Black Hawk Down.Hugh _Dancy_


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