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Questions by Michael Kearney with duplicate insurance by Anthony Bush and your genial quizmaster
1.
He’s guest-hosted for the Tonight Show in 1979, and Larry King Live in 1994. In 1987, he hosted an ABC News
special explaining the Black Monday stock decline in a simple manner. In the 90’s, he was the first of his kind to address
the Oxford Union in 1994, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Southampton College in 96, the same year he was
selected as Grand Marshal of the Rose Bowl parade. In 2003, a statue of him was erected on the campus of the
University of Maryland-College Park, and he is still the only Oscar-Nominated singer to be enshrined in the National
Museum of American History. His most recent roles include a cameo in Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, playing
Scarecrow in a 2002 version of The Wizard of Oz, and performing with Terry Fator on America’s Got Talent. FTP, name
this lecturer, reporter, producer, and Muppet.
Answer:
Kermit the Frog
2.
It includes testimonials from a High Priest of the Church of Satan, Dave Eggers, and Ira Glass. Several hundred
of its characters have been drawn by Adam Koford, better known as Ape-Lad, creator of the Laugh Out Loud Cats.
Jonathan Coulton performs the song Furry Old Lobster on the audiobook version, while the paperback version included a
photo of a furry crustacean that is not the otter-like animal featured in the book. Other chapters concern a traveling,
disappearing 51st state that is home to giant eagles that shoot lightning. FTP, name this almanac whose sequel is titled
More Information Than You Require, this compendium of fake trivia written by John Hodgman.
Answer:
The Areas of My Expertise
3.
He played Rat Face in 1995’s Tank Girl, and followed up with another comic book role as Curve in The Crow:
City of Angels. Strange casting, because the Crow’s physical appearance was based on him. He voiced Uncle Anoush in
2007’s Persepolis, and also appeared in 1980’s Cry-Baby as Uncle Belvedere. Cry-Baby isn’t his only Johnny Depp film,
as he played Sally Jenko in 1995’s Dead Man…..which isn’t his only collaboration with Jim Jarmusch, as he appears
alongside Tom Waits in the third segment of Coffee and Cigarettes. Elijah Wood is slated to play, FTP, this alter-ego of
James Osterberg in a biopic titled The Passenger, named after a song off of his album Lust For Life.
Answer:
Iggy Pop
4.
Greg Gagne was the last person to do it twice in one game, while Blake DeWitt, Geovany Soto, and Prince
Fielder did it this year. It’s only happened eight times in a World Series, and not since 1929. Willie Wilson holds the
record for the most of them post-1950, while Ty Cobb still holds the AL record with 46. 2007 marked the first time it
was done in an All-Star Game, being accomplished by MVP Ichiro Suzuki. FTP, name this impressive baseball
achievement that usually occurs due to a weird bounce in the outfield, or lack of a specific ground rule.
Answer:
Inside the Park Home Run
5.
Stewart Copeland composed the soundtracks for the first three incarnations of this series, which featured
characters like the world’s only flying penguin, Sgt James Byrd, a space monkey with a laser gun named Agent 9, and a
talking yeti named Bentley. 2006 would see a reboot of the franchise, introducing Elijah Wood as the voice of the main
character, who is now the prophetic champion destined to destroy the Dark Master, Malefor. The most recent installment
introduces co-op mode with Cynder, and recasts Wayne Brady as the voice of Sparx the Dragonfly. FTP, name this
draconic Sony Playstation mascot.
Answer:
Spyro the Dragon
6.
He’s been awarded a Fields Medal, the Academy of Inventors award, and the Polluting Medal of Pollution. He is
the creator of QT McWhiskers, a cat that can shoot rainbows out of its eyeballs. He’s also the designer of Albino
Shouting Gorillas, the Electric Frankfurter, and the first robot capable of qualifying for a boat loan. He suffers from
narcolepsy, memory loss, and a genetic disease called Wandering Bladder. He recently became old enough to rent ultraporn, having reached the age of 160, making him one of the oldest humans on Earth. Good News, Everyone! You’ll get
ten points for identifying this mad scientist owner of Planet Express on Fox’s Futurama.
Answer:
Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth
7.
FIRST AND LAST NAME REQUIRED. One has played on albums by *NSYNC, Whitney Houston, The
Divinyls, Fergie, Stryper and Madonna, while the other found minor success with a backing group called the Gypsys.
One gained fame by being featured in the video for Journey’s “Girl Can’t Help It”, while the other performed “Love Is
Strange” on the Dinah Shore show. In 2008, one has released a record from his eponymous Music Club, while the other is
currently fixing cars in a Los Angeles garage. One was recently in the hospital for chest pain, the other had a gastric
bypass in 2003. The younger one is best known for his work with Motown and CBS records, while the older was a vicepresident of A&R at Columbia Records. FTP, give this shared name, one a conga player with several musical siblings,
the other a bassist fond of using the word “dawg.”
Answer:
Randy Jackson
8.
The current incarnation of this hero is a schizophrenic man named Thom Kallor. The 1950’s version was either
Dr. Midnite or Batman, while two later versions were aliens named Mikaal Tomas and Prince Gavyn. Will Payton
became one after he was struck by a bolt of energy, while Ted, David and Jack all got their powers from the same cosmic
rod. David and Ted would both fall in battle against different versions of The Mist, while Jack would later team up with
The Shade to defend Opal City. FTP, name this character created by Gardner Fox, and famously revamped in the mid90s by James Robinson.
Answer:
Starman
9.
In January 2008, he graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a degree in sports management, of
which he said “It was nice to have that opportunity to wear a robe, to step up there and not have to worry about bleeding.”
Dee Collier is the only man ever to KO him, having done so in 1985. He defeated Leon Spinks by decision, but that was
in 1988, as part of a 20-win streak against mostly unknowns. He TKOed Earnie Shavers in 1980, capping off a 22-win
streak that began after he decided to leave kickboxing. On November 26th, 1982, he suffered a horrific unanimous
decision loss against Larry Holmes, which caused Howard Cosell to remove himself from the world of boxing. FTP,
name this fighter, best known for his roles in Ernest Goes To Jail and Raising Arizona.
Answer:
Randall ‘Tex’ Cobb
10.
The common side-blotched lizard uses it in its mating behavior, with various strategies changing over periods of
several years. In 2006, part of the ruling of Avista Management v. Wausau Underwriters was decided over a game of
this. In 2005, a game of it was played to determine auction rights for Takashi Hashiyama’s collection of Impressionist
paintings. The US championships for it are currently held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, and refereed by poker great Phil
Gordon. A recent episode of The Big Bang Theory popularized a version containing Lizards and Spock. FTP, name this
non-violent, non-transitive way to solve disputes with your fists.
Answer:
Rock Paper Scissors (Accept the three words in any order, also accept Roshambo)
11.
Charles Addams designed both the opening and closing credits, along with designing the film’s posters. It had
the first credited film role for James Cromwell, who played a different character in its sequel; the last credited film role
of Nancy Walker, best known as Rhoda Morgenstern’s mom, and the only credited film role of Truman Capote. Myrna
Loy and Katherine Hepburn both declined roles in the film, the former because she refused to play a parody of herself.
Like Cromwell, Eileen Brennan played a different character in its lone sequel, The Cheap Detective, which featured Peter
Falk’s character of Sam Diamond. FTP, name this send-up of mystery movies written by Neil Simon.
Answer:
Murder By Death
12.
Because of its nearly monophonic sound and unfettered vocals, Karlheinz Brandenburg used this song to finetune the compression algorithms for the MP3 format. It didn’t chart until 1990, where it was remixed without permission
by British dance group DNA. It was remixed so many times that the artist released an entire album of remakes, including
an I Dream of Jeannie-inspired parody. Due to certain clues in the song, fans have pinpointed its exact date as November
18th, 1982. William Holden was revealed to be the actor who died while he was drinking, and the exact location was later
used as Monk’s Café in Seinfeld. Originally recorded entirely a cappella, FTP, name this song by Suzanne Vega.
Answer:
Tom’s Diner
13.
In 1994, an American Mensa board meeting at the same Radisson overlapped the ConventioCon ExpoFest-ARama, the first of only two official fan conventions for this. Miles O’Keeffe and Adam West held no grudges against its
creators, while Sandy Frank and Jeff Lieberman were quite incensed. The Hexfield Viewscreen, Magic Voice and
Rocket Number Nine were rarely used, while the Jack Perkins segments were mostly used for the hour-long version. The
first antagonist is named for the main character of War of the Worlds, while the first protagonist is named after a Lost in
Space character. The basic plot is likely taken from the 1972 Bruce Dern movie, Silent Running, as it too was originally
set in a post-apocalyptic future with robot assistants. FTP, in the not too distant future you’ll name this series about an
average guy and some robots making fun of bad movies.
Answer:
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 or MST3K
EDITOR’S NOTE: Charlie’s sister Eileen was at that hotel, and still regrets not ditching the Mensa board meeting for it.
14.
He launched the Razorline imprint in 1993, publishing comics like Ectokid, Hyperkind, and SaintSinner. His
recurring characters include the supernatural detective Harry D’Amour, Kirsty Cotton, and Candy Quackenbush. He
produced 1998’s Gods and Monsters, 1992’s Candyman, and this year’s Midnight Meat Train. Todd McFarlane
partnered with him to create the Tortured Souls line of action figures. He’s most recently known for his young-adult
work, including Mister B. Gone and the Abarat Quintet FTP, name this British author of Weaveworld and The
Damnation Game, as well as the creator of the Hellraiser series.
Answer:
Clive Barker
15.
It is armored with a titanium-kevlar shell and equipped with a long barreled Auto-9 with 3-round burst, but is
frequently seen using a Cobra Assault Cannon. In one alternate future, its systems are the foundation for the creation of
SkyNet. The second version of it had chain guns and rocket launchers, while the original was upgraded with a jetpack to
fix its mobility problems. Developed by Robert Morton, its targeting system allows it to make ricochet shots, but also
prevents it from shooting children and employees of Omni Consumer Products. FTP, dead or alive, you’re naming Crime
Prevention Unit 001, which was formerly known as Alex Murphy
Answer:
RoboCop
16.
(AB) In 2006, with Mario Batali, the third generation of this brand unveiled 2 Brothers Barbecue Sauce, the
Official Barbecue Sauce of NASCAR. The brand’s association with NASCAR extends back to the number 98 car driven
by Johnny Benson and Jimmy Spencer, and a number 99 car driven by Kerry Earnhardt. Founded in West Point,
Mississippi in 1909, the company was bought by Sara Lee in the 1960’s, but retained the family name as a tie to the
region for the processed meats brand which includes the Signature Hickory Smoked Boneless Ham, Cocktail Smokies,
and Juicy Jumbos. FTP, name this hot dog and lunchmeat giant who claims to be “The Flavor of the South.”
Answer:
Bryan foods
17.
He’s recently been seen feuding with Santino Marella, who wants to surpass his record 64 week Intercontinental
Championship reign. Before that, his most recent WWE appearance was as a surprise entrant in the 2001 Royal Rumble.
He’s best known for feuds with Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake and Macho Man Randy Savage, coming into the ring with
Jimmy “Mouth of the South” Hart as his manager, and the song “Cool Cocky Bad” playing in the background. Jake the
Snake Roberts blames him for his prescription drug dependency, claiming that he was injured with a non-balsa version of
his famous gimmick. FTP, name this wrestler best known for smashing his opponents heads with a guitar.
Answer:
The Honky Tonk Man (Note: Honky vs Beefcake would be an excellent team name)
18.
This song hit the Billboard charts twice in 1970, with the Neighborhood’s cover version charting higher.
Manfred Mann used its melody in Lies, and Janet Jackson referenced it in The Pleasure Principle. In the 90’s, Amy
Grant released an Adult Contemporary version, a dance remix was featured on the Friends soundtrack, and Janet Jackson
sampled it again for a song on The Velvet Rope. The Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu is most likely the tree
museum, and the title object is actually a Toronto Police car. FTP, don’t you always seem to know this protest song by
Joni Mitchell?
Answer:
Big Yellow Taxi
19.
She was married to Atlanta Braves pitcher Jack Dent, writer Dash Goff, J. Benton Stonecipher, an unnamed
fourth husband, and a US Senator. She was crowned Miss Georgia World 1975, mirroring the Miss Florida 1974 title of
her portrayer. She was nearly bankrupted by a thieving accountant named Reggie MacDawson, her maid Consuela is
often mentioned but never seen, and she was given a mentally retarded brother when her character was spun-off into a
new series. In that series, she would take up her husband’s Congressional seat, joining the titular Women of the House
before being cancelled after one season. FTP, name this saleswoman for a eponymous design firm on CBS’ Designing
Women.
Answer:
Suzanne Sugarbaker (Prompt on Sugarbaker)
20.
In 2007, Nike released a Fallen Heroes skateboard shoe inspired by him, with a grey and white color scheme. His
most recent appearance was at the 2007 Spike TV Guys’ Choice Awards, having been unseen since a 1992 Grand Ole
Opry appearance during a tribute to Minnie Pearl. He appeared on three Rolling Stone covers, with a 1991 cover story
asking who killed him. His second movie made Valeria Golino a star, while his first brought Tim Burton into the
spotlight. Cartoon Network re-aired his groundbreaking children’s show in 2006, which garnered enough interest to see
Paramount greenlight a third movie about him, which will see him exploring Puppetland and beyond. FTP, I know you
are, but who is this Paul Reubens character?
Answer:
Pee Wee Herman (DO NOT ACCEPT PAUL REUBENS)
21.
In 2004, Barbara Walters selected him as one of her Ten Most Fascinating People. In 2005, he was featured in
ads for Cingular Wireless, Allstate Insurance, and Encarta. In 2006, he won the rookie division of the American
Crossword Puzzle Tournament, becoming the first contestant to present an award to himself, since he was also hosting
the event. Stephen Colbert coined the word poindexterity in order to describe his talents, but a Mad TV sketch simply
dismissed him as a robot. This year saw him partially surpassed by Larissa Kelly, but he regained his biggest title on
October 10th. He’s currently starring on GSN Live in a segment called “Stump the Master” in which home viewers can
send him questions. FTP, name this current NAQT editor and BYU Alumnus.
Answer:
Ken Jennings
22.
We finally learn the fate of Roger Maxson and Dr. Stanislaus Braun, while a future installment promises to show
the liberation of Anchorage from the Chinese Invaders. Contributors to its soundtrack include Billie Holiday, Ella
Fitzgerald, and Cole Porter, along with a score by composer Inon Zur. The only character to return to this incarnation is
Harold, who has grown into a gigantic tree. On July 11th, its creators sponsored a film festival at Santa Monica’s Aero
Theatre, playing such classics as Damnation Alley, Wizards, and A Boy and his Dog. The Japanese version removes the
Fat Man weapon, and also makes it impossible to detonate the Megaton bomb, while there is no Indian version because of
the misuse of the term Brahmin. FTP, name this multi-platform release from Bethesda Softworks.
Answer:
Fallout 3 (DO NOT ACCEPT OR PROMPT ON FALLOUT)
BONI – BUSH’S 20% APPROVAL RATING
TRASHMASTERS 2008 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
Questions by Michael Kearney with duplicate insurance by Anthony Bush and your genial quizmaster
1.
Remember, kids. Don’t play around with loaded guns, or you might end up like these guys. FTPE, name these
celebrities who accidentally committed suicide.
Always check the chamber, even if the magazine is empty. This founding member of Chicago forgot this rule, while
putting a 9mm to his head and saying “Don’t worry, it’s not loaded”.
Answer:
Terry Kath
Blanks can be just as dangerous as bullets, as this former model found out while jokingly putting a prop 44 magnum to
his head on the set of NBC’s Cover-Up
Answer:
Jon-Erik Hexum
The most recent celebrity to do it was this linebacker for the Houston Oilers, who accidentally shot himself this February
while cleaning his gun.
Answer:
John Grimsley
2.
When the Englishman went up a hill and came down a mountain, he brought a whole bunch of other movie titles
that are excessively long along with him. FTPE, give us the full title of these marquee stretchers. You’ll get a
consolation 5 for the shortened versions. MODERATOR: The answers in parentheses are the shortened versions. If
they’ve got that right, but screw up the rest, give ‘em 5. If they screw up the part in the parens, they get 0.
This Sasha Baron Cohen movie followed the pseudo-realistic travails of an Eastern European journalist and his quest to
put Pamela Anderson into a Marriage Sack.
Answer:
(Borat: Cultural Learnings of America) for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
This 1971 movie starred Dustin Hoffman as a composer who is convinced that all of his personal problems are caused by
the title character spreading rumors about him.
Answer:
(Who Is Harry Kellerman), and Why is he saying those terrible things about me?
This 1964 classic of bad sci-fi musicals involves a man named Beatnik Harry taking his girlfriend to the carnival, and
being turned into one of the titular members of the undead.
Answer:
(The Incredibly Strange Creatures) Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies
3.
Everybody knows that the beginning of Ice Ice Baby sounds exactly like Under Pressure. But what about these
other copied musical intros? Answer the following about them FTPE
Pretty Fly for a White Guy took its opening of Gunter Glieben Glauchen Globen from this song off Def Leppard’s
Pyromania
Answer:
Rock of Ages
No one’s going to call Bob Marley a ripoff artist, but the opening yo-yo-yo chant from Buffalo Soldier is exactly the
same as the Tra La La’s in the theme song to this fictional Hanna-Barbara band.
Answer:
The Banana Splits
Noel Gallagher really wants to be John Lennon, that’s clear. So much so, that the beginning of Don’t Look Back In
Anger totally apes this Lennon masterpiece.
Answer:
Imagine
4.
Sometimes when you’re not getting work in Hollywood, you turn to Silicon Valley. Given a description of the
actors, name the computer game FTPE.
This Origin Systems series was one of the first to use Hollywood talent, picking up Mark Hamill, John Rhys-Davies, and
Malcolm McDowell as the crew of the TCS Victory.
Answer:
Wing Commander
The third incarnation of this Command and Conquer spinoff contains George Takei, Tim Curry, Jonathan Pryce and
Jenny McCarthy, in easily the most star-studded game ever.
Answer:
Red Alert
The Zork games were always known for their humor, but this 1997 entry took it a bit further by including Rip Taylor,
Michael McKean, David Lander, and Dirk Benedict. Seriously.
Answer:
Zork:Grand Inquisitor
5.
All good things must come to an end, but they don’t have to keep the same tone when they do. Given a
description of a weird last episode, name the TV series FTPE.
After meeting a bartender that may or may not be God, the main character retroactively fixes the marriage of his best
friend and never ever returns home.
Answer:
Quantum Leap
The family moves to the East Coast, is visited by Arnold Jackson and Mr. Drummond, and eventually decides to sell their
house to the Jeffersons.
Answer:
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
After their final cunning plan fails, the entire cast is cut down by German gunfire, and the episode fades into a shot of a
poppy field.
Answer:
Black Adder Goes Forth
6.
Perfect seasons are a hard thing to accomplish, and they’re rather memorable when they happen in College
football. FTP, We’ll give you a year, you give us the Division 1-A/FBS/whatever team that won every game in which
they appeared, with no ties. If you need that team’s current conference to narrow it down, you’ll get 5
10 -2002
5- Big Ten
Answer:
Ohio State
10 -1959
5- Big East
Answer:
Syracuse
10-1981
5- ACC
Answer:
Clemson
7.
Yeah, Monopoly’s great and all, but sometimes you want something different. So try one of these lesser known
board games that also contain a million tiny pieces:
You control several detectives chasing Mr. X around London, using several different types of train, bus and underground
tickets.
Answer:
Scotland Yard
This 1987 game based on Lovecraftian myth is one of the first cooperative board games, where the players work together
to close otherworldly gates
Answer:
Arkham Horror
The most critically acclaimed game of 2007 and 2008 is all about creating the best farm possible, by ploughing fields,
planting grain, and other incredibly boring things.
Answer:
Agricola
8.
Before Anthony Hopkins was in every terrible movie ever, he was a respected Oscar winner. Name these other
currently slumming actors from their Oscar winning roles for 10, or if you need the movie, you’ll get 5
10- The flamboyantly gay Luis Molina, doing time for statutory rape in a Brazilian prison.
5- Kiss of the Spider Woman
Answer:
William Hurt
10- Claus Von Bulow, wrongfully accused of his wife’s attempted murder.
5- Reversal of Fortune
Answer:
Jeremy Irons
10- The painfully tormented and schizophrenic Australian pianist, David Helfgott.
5- Shine
Answer:
Geoffrey Rush
9.
German Electronica doesn’t just begin and end with Kraftwerk. Name the following surprisingly gettable
German Electronic bands FTPE
Most people know this band from their film soundtracks, because it seemed like they were responsible for most of the
films of the 80’s, including Risky Business, Legend, and Firestarter.
Answer:
Tangerine Dream
This band has become very popular at sporting events, due to the Sport Chant Remix of their song Kernkraft 400.
Answer:
Zombie Nation
This Eurodance band with a French name were hugely popular in the mid-90’s with songs like Sweet Dreams and Be My
Lover
Answer:
La Bouche
10.
Answer the following questions about fictional brands that became inexplicably real.
This hotel chain founded in Memphis was jokingly named after a Bing Crosby movie, but apparently founder Kemmons
Wilson didn’t get the joke
Answer:
Holiday Inn
The most recent example is this electrolyte-filled neon green energy drink from 2006’s Idiocracy, which touts itself as
being what plants crave.
Answer:
Brawndo
In April of 2008, Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People was released by Telltale Games and this company,
which until recently existed solely in the world of Homestar Runner.
Answer:
Videlectrix
11.
(CS) To quote Lenny Dykstra, “Great trade! Who’d we get?” FTPE name these players who should give Knicks
fans some hope:
a) In the 1996 NBA draft, Milwaukee drafted Stephon Marbury, then immediately traded him for this sharpshooter and a
first round pick. This guard languished for a decade with the Bucks and Sonics before winning a title with the Celtics.
Answer:
Ray Allen
b) In 2001 the Nets traded Marbury to Phoenix for this point guard, who then led the Nets to two straight NBA Finals.
Answer:
Jason Kidd
c) One of the players in the 2004 trade that sent Marbury to the Knicks was this oft-injured power forward, who finished
that season in Phoenix and went on to four productive years with the Pistons.
Answer:
Antonio McDyess
12.
Outside of Friends and Seinfeld, the only shows that still use title cards seem to be science fiction shows. Given
two episode titles, name the show FTPE.
Jump The Shark, First Person Shooter
Answer:
The X-Files
Bad Wolf, Aliens of London
Answer:
Doctor Who
Seven Minutes to Midnight, One Giant Leap
Answer:
Heroes
13.
Mashups are a recent musical phenomenon in which you take two great songs, and turn them into one vaguely
terrible one. Answer the following about mashups FTPE
The earliest inspiration to the modern mashup are these extra-long disco medleys with rerecorded vocals, which share
their name with the Dutch pop act that created them.
Answer:
Stars on 45
The man responsible for bringing the remix concept to the mass media is this half of Gnarls Barkley, who released a
mash of Jay-Z and the Beatles to create the Grey Album
Answer:
DJ Danger Mouse
The first mashup to win a Grammy was this 2004 collaboration of Jay-Z and Linkin Park, from their album Collision
Course
Answer:
Numb/Encore
14.
Whenever I kill someone, I try to fire off a witty bon-mot right before, so they die thinking how cool I am. Given
the snappy bit of pre-murder dialogue, name the movie FTPE. You’ll get 5 if you need the actor.
10 - Smile, You Son of a Bitch
5 - Roy Scheider
Answer:
Jaws
10 - Give my regards to King Tut, Asshole
5 - Kurt Russell
Answer:
Stargate
10 -Well, I only bring it up because, uh, it’s you. You’re the Rocket Man.
5- Nicolas Cage
Answer:
The Rock
15.
Sometimes it’s not enough to have a celebrity actor in your game, you have to actually put them in the game
itself. FTPE, answer the following about real people in videogames
In this 1994 release, after all his teammates are kidnapped before an All-Star game, Michael Jordan must rescue them
from their captors, by using his balls as weapons. Freeze Balls, Flaming Balls, Exploding Balls. Ballsballsballs.
Answer:
Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City
This famed LAPD Police Chief made several appearances in Sierra’s Police Quest and SWAT series, probably because
he’s responsible for the creation of the modern SWAT teamof .
Answer:
Daryl Gates
Have you ever wanted to punch the crap out of Ludacris, DMX, and Method Man? If you don’t want to get shot
afterwards, pick up this EA title, or its sequel, Fight for New York
Answer:
Def Jam Vendetta
16.
Man, don’t you hate it when your favorite draft pick fails to materialize? Then take heart and answer the
following questions about draft picks that never existed in the first place.
The NHL officially recorded this team’s selection of center Taro Tsujimoto in the 11th round of the 1974 draft as an
invalid claim after it was revealed that he was a creation of Coach Punch Imlach
Answer:
Buffalo and/or Sabres
Featured in a 1985 Sports Illustrated article, Sidd Finch was a rookie pitcher with a yogic mastery of his body, one shoe,
and a 168 mile an hour fastball. He was also a complete fabrication of this famed journalist.
Answer:
George Plimpton
During his time as Hoosiers head coach, Bobby Knight created this 6’8 Yugoslavian to discount the services of recruiting
experts, who claimed to have seen non-existent films of his play.
Answer:
Ivan Renko
17.
FTPE, given a couple of famous storylines, name the starring superhero or team. If you need a more famous
story, you’ll get 5.
10- Mother Russia/Warzone
5- Welcome Back, Frank
Answer:
The Punisher
10- Phalanx Covenant/Fatal Attractions
Days of Future Past
Answer:
X-Men
10 -Identity Crisis/The Death of Jean DeWolff
5- Brand New Day
Answer:
Spider-Man
18.
FTPE, name the following new shows for 2008 that probably won’t be around for 2009.
ABC Family inexplicably picked up this superhero comedy surrounding the staff of the Jolly Fats Wehawkin Temp
Agency.
Answer:
The Middleman
This Hamlet-inspired FX drama stars Katey Sagal and Ron Perlman as the leaders of the titular California motorcycle
gang.
Answer:
Sons of Anarchy
Sci-Fi debuted this update of Finders Keepers, a game show from the producers of Fear Factor where contestants tear
through a trap-filled mansion in search of cash
Answer:
Estate of Panic
19.
RUUUUUUUDY RUUUUUUUDY! Was a totally made up sports movie. Given the person it’s based on, name
the sports biopic. FTPE, if you need the actor’s name, you’ll get 5.
10 - Vince Papale
5 - Mark Wahlberg
Answer:
Invincible
10 - Jim Morris
5 - Dennis Quaid
Answer:
The Rookie
10 - Burt Munro
5- Anthony Hopkins
Answer:
The World’s Fastest Indian
20.
Get out the rye bread and mustard, Grandma! It’s grand salami time! Name the following Grand Slam record
holders in baseball FFPE.
Hitting a grand slam during your first at-bat means it’s all downhill from there. Name the two players who did so in 2005
and 2006, respectively, for Florida and San Diego.
Answer:
Jeremy Hermida/Kevin Kouzmanoff
Only 12 players have hit two Grand Slams in one game, with 10 of them being from the AL. Name the two who did it in
the NL, one in ‘66 and one in ’99. Hint: The 1966 guy was a pitcher, and the 1999 guy got them both in one inning.
Answer:
Tony Cloninger/Fernando Tatis
Name the two players that are tied with the single season grand slam record, both with 6. One’s from 1987, the other is
from 2006.
Answer:
Don Mattingly/Travis Hafner
21.
There are eighty bajillion songs about Superman, but what about the lesser known guys? Answer the following
about heroic rock music FTPE
This iconic rock guitarist used artwork by John Byrne from Silver Surfer #1 on the cover of his album, Surfing With The
Alien
Answer:
Joe Satriani
Paul McCartney and Wings released this B-Side to accompany Venus and Mars/Rock Show, about two metal-based
Marvel villains, one an X-Men foe, the other an Iron Man baddie
Answer:
Magneto and Titanium Man
This hard rock band namedrops MODOK, Ego the Living Planet and Jack Kirby on their albums Dopes To Infinity, God
Says No, and Powertrip
Answer:
Monster Magnet
22.
How do you tell when sour cream goes bad? It’s actually not that hard, unlike the following foods. FTPE, name
these painfully disgusting local delicacies.
This Southeast Asian plant is known as the "King of Fruits" but is one of the only foods to be banned from all public
transportation due to its stink.
Answer:
Durian
Stirring this Japanese dish comprised of fermented soybeans releases ammonia into the air, reducing the bad taste, but
increasing the chance that you’ll smell like cat pee.
Answer:
Natto
Hakarl is one of Iceland’s national foods, a fermented version of this type of animal buried underground for up to 12
weeks.
Answer:
Shark [prompt on fish; accept Chondrichthyes, but tell ’em they came to UTC the wrong
weekend)