Princeton University presents: Jersey Trash 2003
Round 11, packet by Brad Klein, with a cameo by Dan Recht.
Tossups
1. WARNING: Year required. Proof of the tough, even competition is evident from the fact that the
eventual champions tied each of their first three games. The top scorer was lucky to play in the tournament
after returning from a ban for a bribery scandal and proved his skill by scoring 6 goals. In the second round,
his team defeated heavy favorite Brazil, led by Zico and Socrates, 3-2 in a thriller. The official highlight
video, narrated by Sean Connery and entitled Golé, shows how in their semi-final the French lost to West
Germany on penalties. Italy, led by Paolo Rossi, became the second three-time winner by defeating the
West Germans 3-1 in FTP this soccer tournament hosted by Spain.
ANSWER: 1982 World Cup
2. “I know that they say / that some things are better left unsaid. / It wasn't like you only / talked to him and
you know it / (Don't act like you don't know it) / All of these things people told me / Keep messing with my
head / (Messing with my head) / You should've picked honesty / Then you may not have blown it /
(Yeah…).” FTP this infidelity, possibly inspired by fellow pop-star Britney Spears, leads N’Sync member
Justin Timberlake to implore what title action?
ANSWER: “Cry Me a River”
3. She is gone. Find him and kill him. Consider the source. Memory is treachery. A list of the “Facts.”
John G. raped and murdered my wife. These, plus “Remember Sammy Jankis,” are the markings seen on
Leonard Shelby’s body in FTP what non-linear thriller of 2000 written by Christopher Nolan and starring
Guy Pearce?
ANSWER: Memento
4. I’m Working on That with Chip Walter. Get a Life! with Chris Keski. Believe with Michael Tobias.
Man o’ War, The Law of War, and Tek Kill on his own. These works, along with The Ashes of Eden, The
Return, Avenger, Spectre, Dark Victory, Preserver, and Captain’s Peril, all collaborations with Judith and
Garfield Reeves-Stevens, make up just part of the literary production of, FTP, what Star Trek: The Original
Series star?
ANSWER: William Shatner (do NOT prompt on Captain Kirk!)
5. Note: Either name or profession is acceptable. He performs the themes from 70’s shows The Six-Million
Dollar Man, Charles in Charge, and The Facts of Life and the cartoons Underdog and Speed Racer with
the group that he leads, a group whose intro is “Legal; Accounting; Shipping and Receiving; On-site
property management including pest control, night-time security, non-arboreal gardening services, and
tenant-related easements and liens.” FTP identify either the group’s leader, played Sam Lloyd on the TV
show Scrubs.
ANSWER: Ted Buckland or lawyer
6. Step one involves purchasing a certain product at a certain store. Step two is called “the Bounce.” Step
three is the “Jump Rope.” Step four is the “Puppy.” Step five, the final one, is the “Victory Dance.” These
steps, done in sequence by Cornell-graduate Vaughn Lowery to the song “Jet Sounds” by Nicola Conte,
were featured in a set of commercials for a clothing company. FTP name this brand that makes the only
article of clothing worn by a man dancing the “Kmart Boxer Boogie.”
ANSWER: Joe Boxer
7. A homemade recipe for it is as simple as mixing three cups flour, one and a half cups salt, three
tablespoons oil, one cup water, and one tablespoon food coloring in a large bowl until the desired color is
reached. However, neither the ingredients nor the nutritional information for the store-bought version are
provided by Hasbro. FTP, name this culinary rival of paste and glue, a modeling compound still available
in the classic red, blue, white, and yellow combination.
ANSWER: Play-Doh
8. It travels with its owner “more and more miles from shore every year” to “where the ocean is deep.” In
more specific terms, it has been to Gardner’s Bay, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, through Rock Island
Sound, and stopped at Montauk to pick up fuel. FTP name this vessel captained by an economicallydepressed bay-man in a Billy Joel song of the same name.
ANSWER: the Downeaster “Alexa”
9. Launched by James Bender at UNLV in 1992 and taken over by Cathal Woods in ‘94, it has since
undergone legal battles with EMI Publishing and HFA. This has resulted in the site being kicked off
UNLV’s server and eventually into the entity’s incorporation as a non-profit organization. Individuals
listen to music and transcribe it by ear before submitting it to the website, which then posts it in an easily
searchable library. FTP name this site, whose chords and tablature are a godsend to anyone trying to play
their favorite songs on a guitar.
ANSWER: olga.net (or the On-Line Guitar Archive)
10. Coming up for the team with which he would spend fourteen consecutive years, he made his major
league debut at third base on June 26, 1960. He would perform a “victory dance” of clicking his heels after
every home victory during the 1969 pennant race – until victories became of very short supply. Thirty four
years later, he is a radio broadcaster for that same team. FTP name this recipient of a Baseball Veterans’
Hall of Fame snub, a double amputee and Chicago Cubs legend.
ANSWER: Ron Santo
11. This current chain began as a restaurant called Mrs. C’s in Des Moines, Iowa in the 1970’s. It became
famous for a certain dessert, which led Pillsbury to purchase the restaurant and rename it Poppin’ Fresh
Pies. The current name came about in 1983 when VICORP Restaurants of Denver purchased the Poppin’
Fresh eateries and bakeries. Winner of 19 blue ribbons from the 2003 American Pie Festival, this is FTP
what bakery chain of the Midwest and California whose menu of signature pies includes Caramel Pecan
Silk Supreme, Triple Berry, and amazing Banana Cream pie.
ANSWER: Baker’s Square
12. After acting in this film, Burt Lancaster retired from the silver screen. A year after its release, Dwier
Brown starred in The Guardian; both Gaby Hoffman and Amy Madigan appeared in Uncle Buck; Frank
Whaley appeared in The Freshman; Ray Liotta starred in Goodfellas; and James Earl Jones appeared in
Hunt for Red October. Kevin Costner would turn to directing and win himself two Oscars for Dances with
Wolves. In 1989 all of these actors and actresses appeared in FTP what movie adapted from the W.P.
Kinsella novel Shoeless Joe?
ANSWER: Field of Dreams
13. There are normally about 300 permanent residents, though it was build to accommodate up to 7000
people within its 772 meter diameter. Weapons are stored in Level 5, Section 3 of the Habitat Ring, and
duranium composites make its access conduits impervious to sensors. Originally called Terek Nor, its
previous commander was Gul Dukat, and it was built by the Cardassians to oversee the slave labor of
thousands of Bajorans before being turned over to the Federation in 2369 and receiving its current
designation. FTP identify this station, one-time home of Kira Nerys, two Dax hosts, and Captain Benjamin
Sisko, the namesake of the third live-action Star Trek TV series.
ANSWER: Deep Space Nine (accept Terek Nor before mentioned)
14. Originally a partner of Prince Poetry in Organized Konfusion, this lyricist eventually debuted as a solo
act on Rawkus Records Soundbombing II compilation. Then in 1999 his first and only full album, Internal
Affairs, was released, featuring the tracks “The Truth,” “The Light,” and the comical song “The Ass.” FTP
name this Queens rapper, who collaborated with Mos Def for the popular “Oh No” and had his own radio
hit with “Simon Says.”
ANSWER: Pharoahe Monch
15. The Rodman Wanamaker trophy has been given to the winner of this golf tournament ever since its
inception in 1916. It was dominated by Walter Hagen, who won five times, and Jack Nicklaus was the
champion four times between 1963 and 1980. Most recently played at Hazeltine National Golf Club, other
champions include two-time winner Paul Runyan, Davis Love III and Paul Azinger. FTP name this
tournament, the only one of golf’s four majors that does not allow amateurs to compete.
ANSWER: PGA Championship
16. It, not Married… with Children, was actually the first sitcom on Fox Television. It had an unbroken
production run from 1985-1989, when Fox inexplicable denied the option for a fifth year. The title
character, played by Tiffany Brissette, has a sassy, sexy, more-advanced twin named Vanessa. FTP Ted
Lawson, the family head and cybernetics genius, secretly builds and brings home V.I.C.I. (“Vicki”), a
domestic aide robot with the looks of a 10-year-old girl and a monotone voice, in this science-fiction
comedy series.
ANSWER: Small Wonder
17. A Weezer-influenced California band named Ozma writes in a song dedicated to her that the singer’s
love “has been developing since 1981” and he wonders “if I’m a proper Jewish boy, will her family love
me?” The first choice to play Juliet in Baz Luhrman’s Romeo and Juliet, and a front-runner for the role of
Lolita in the 1997 version, she turned down both roles because of the sexuality inherent in the characters.
Making her debut in 1994’s Léon, also known as The Professional, this is FTP what young actress, often
the subject of the “naked and petrified” troll on Slashdot, born in Jerusalem and the female lead in the Star
Wars prequels.
ANSWER: Natalie Portman
18. On Taxing Day, April 15th 1994, a new slogan was introduced in a commercial featuring a Wayne
Newton cameo. That commercial tells you that when you have these, “You got a party”. The ad’s other
star, Chris Elliot, has since been spliced into vintage Beverly Hillbillies scenes to hawk the product. It
greeted y2k with the “Dig in. Kick back” Sweepstakes. Coming in Restaurant Style with a hint of lime,
bite size rounds, Santa Fe Gold, and many other varieties this is, FTP, what Frito-Lay product attached to
the Fiesta Bowl, a 100% corn tortilla chip.
ANSWER: Tostitos
19. Rocks start attacking people. An old tramp comes to town. It gets very very cold. On the Midwinter
Day, the seventh son of a seventh son turns eleven years old, and learns an interesting fact about his past:
he is the last of the Old Ones. Will Stanton learns that during the twelve days of Christmas, he must work
for the forces of Light and find the six magical signs that will help win the final battle. FTP this describes
what first novel in a fantasy series featuring the battle of Light versus Dark, written by Susan Cooper.
ANSWER: The Dark is Rising
20. Established in 1765, this company’s first master Blender was Jean Fillioux. In 1865, a descendent of
the company’s founder developed a “star” system to classify its trademark product. The slogan “the
world’s largest stock of eaux-de-vie” was born in 1930, and the company has continuously broken its own
records in number of bottles shipped worldwide. Mentioned in Dr. Dre’s “U Better Recognize”, by Mobb
Deep in “How Do You Want It?”, and by Lil’ Wayne in “Wish You Would”, this is FTP what favorite
cognac of rappers and the world in general?
ANSWER: Hennessy
21. Introduced on February 1, 1961, it may soon receive a boost in the form of Tropical and mint versions.
Current promotions include a summer music tour featuring two punk bands and RocketCash, while in the
recent past it was described as “Cool, Crisp, and Clear.” Because “Image is Nothing. Thirst is Everything.”
identify FTP this soft drink that now commands you to “Obey Your Thirst.”
ANSWER: Sprite
22. The name’s the same. One promises “whatever road you choose, I’m right behind you, win or lose.”
Another implores “let’s dance in style; let’s dance for a while.” The third incarnation involves a cryogenics
experiment gone terribly wrong. FTP these works, a Rod Stewart song, an Alphaville song, and a Mel
Gibson movie, all share what title?
ANSWER: “Forever Young”
Princeton University presents: Jersey Trash 2003
Round 11, packet by Brad Klein, in-house dork.
Bonuses
1. Sports thuggery 5 for 1, 10 for 2, 20 for 3, and 30 for all 4.
A. (5) This NHL player used his stick to bash Donald Brashear on the side of the head at the end of a
February 2000 game.
ANSWER: Marty McSorley
B. (5) 2002 saw two drunken fans assail this helpless Kansas City Royals third base coach.
ANSWER: Tom Gamboa
C. (5) In 1994 this Colombian soccer player was shot to death by fans after an own goal.
ANSWER: Andres Escobar
D. (5) In 1977 this Houston Rockets player-turned-coach was almost killed by a ruthless Kermit
Washington punch.
ANSWER: Rudy Tomjonavich
2. To celebrate the release Babylon 5 on DVD, here’s a bonus about it, 5-5-10-10.
A. (5) In the series premier these two races, represented by Ambassadors G’kar and Londo Mollari, come
to the brink of war for the first of many times (both required).
ANSWER: Narn and Centauri
B. (5) In the second episode, this Minbari ambassador attacks a being known as Soul Hunter.
ANSWER: Delenn
C. (10) Episode 6, Mind War, introduces this telepathic Walter Koenig character, named for the sci-fi
author of The Stars My Destination and The Demolished Man.
ANSWER: Alfred Bester
D. (10) The planet around which Babylon 5 orbits, it was found in episode 18, A Voice in the Wilderness
Part One, to contain vast cybermachines.
ANSWER: Epsilon 3
3. Drive-Thru Records has gained a virtual monopoly on the lighter side of punk music. Name these DriveThru bands FTPE.
A. (10) This Florida band has hit it big with poppy songs like “Head on Collision” and “My Friend’s Over
You.”
ANSWER: A New Found Glory
B. (10) A cheesy video and a piano-playing lead singer brought this group’s “If UC Jordan” to mainstream
radio.
ANSWER: Something Corporate
C. (10) A slightly louder band, they use screaming background vocals for songs like “What it is to Burn”
and the mild hit “Letters to You.”
ANSWER: Finch
4. 40-30-20-10-1 Name the movie from quotes.
A. (40) “Am I dreaming?”
B. (30) “He's so nasty treating her rough! Smacking her around and always talking so tough!”
C. (20) “Seymour! What in the name of God is going on down there?!”
D. (10) “I’m mean and green and and I am BAD!”
E. (5) “Feed me, Seymour, feed me!”
F. (1) “Little shop, little shoppa horrors!”
ANSWER: Little Shop of Horrors
5. Sports juggery FTSNOP.
A. (5) This volleyball star appeared “without a net, or much else for that matter” in the Janurary 2001 issue
of Playboy
ANSWER: Gabrielle Reece
B. (10) This champion U.S. high jumper, along with some of her female trackmates, posed nude for a 2000
calendar.
ANSWER: Amy Acuff
C. (15) Nicknamed the “Matildas,” the Olympic female soccer team from this country posed entirely nude,
also for a 2000 calendar.
ANSWER: Australia
6. Buffy wouldn’t be much of a Slayer if there were no one to slay. F5PE and a bonus 5 for all correct,
name in any order the chief enemies defeated in the first five season finales. You have 10 seconds to begin
your answer.
ANSWER:
The Master
Angelus (or Angel)
The Mayor (or Mayor Wilkins III)
Adam
Glory (or Glorificus)
7. The Red Hot Chili Peppers used to rock. Now they don’t. Answer these questions about their
unfortunate new direction FTPE.
A. (10) This mellow first single off Californication signaled the beginning of the end and featured the
repetitive chorus: “with the birds I’ll share; this lonely view.”
ANSWER: “Scar Tissue”
B. (10) Californication’s mellow final track, it is evocative of Simon and Garfunkel and features an organ –
the musical instrument, not Anthony Kiedis’s sock-adorned one.
ANSWER: “Road Trippin’”
C. (10) This mellow second single off By the Way shares part of its title with the ancient Greek’s “West
Wind.”
ANSWER: “The Zephyr Song”
8. FTPE, identify whether each of the following character pairs from Passions are by birth a Cranes,
Bennetts, Russells, or a Lopez-Fitzgeralds (moderator: do not give out answers until the end).
A. (10) Julian and Sheridan.
ANSWER: Crane
B. (10) T.C. and Whitney
ANSWER: Russell
C. (10) Hank and Kay
ANSWER: Bennett
9. Although I don’t understand why my ex-girlfriend needed a $20 makeup brush, she had one. Answer the
following makeup questions FTSNOP.
A. (15) According to a makeup tips website, this kind of makeup “blends uneven skin colors. If it is the
correct color it will bring a brightness to your face.”
ANSWER: foundation
B. (15) This French beauty retailer, now ubiquitous in upscale malls and #1 in the US, lists forty-five
different kinds of liquid foundation for sale and likely sold her that brush.
ANSWER: Sephora
10. Answer these questions about Tolkien mythology FTPE.
A. (10) This is the name given to the three jewels that contained the light of the Trees of Valinor.
ANSWER: Silmarils
B. (10) This son of Finwe and Miriel led the Noldor rebellion and created the Silmarils.
ANSWER: Feanor (accept Curufinwe)
C. (10) Feanor was finally killed at the Battle-under-Stars by this Lord of the Balrogs, who also slayed
Fingon and Ecthelion.
ANSWER: Gothmog
11. Continuing the “Downeaster Alexa” theme, name these nautical songs from lyrics FTPE, 5 points if you
need the artist.
A. (10) “It's not far down to paradise / At least it's not for me / And if the wind is right you can sail away /
And find tranquility”
B. (5) Christopher Cross
ANSWER: “Sailing”
C. (10) “I've got to be free, free to face the life that's ahead of me / On board, I'm the captain, so climb
aboard / We'll search for tomorrow on every shore /And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try to carry on”
D. (5) Styx
ANSWER: “Come Sail Away”
E. (10) “Set a course for adventure, / your mind's on a new romance”
F. (5) Jack Jones and later Dionne Warwick
ANSWER: “Love Boat Theme Song”
12. Given a short plot summary, identify the subtitle of the following Legend of Zelda games FTPE.
A. (10) Aided by a magical conductor’s wand, Link must travel the seas to save his kidnapped sister from
an evil man named Ganon.
ANSWER: the Wind Waker
B. (10) Link is shipwrecked on Koholint Island and must find a way to wake the mysterious Wind Fish.
ANSWER: Link’s Awakening
C. (10) Link must gather the shards of the Magic Crystal to defeat a sorcerer that has put Princess Zelda
into an eternal sleep.
ANSWER: The Adventure of Link
13. I like Nissan. That’s why I own a Maxima. Answer the following questions about Nissan FTPE.
A. (10) Early imports to the United States came under this make name instead of Nissan.
ANSWER: Datsun
B. (10) In 2002, Nissan re-entered the sports car market with the 350 version of this series, last seen in
1996.
ANSWER: Z-series
C. (10) Although I don’t plan on owning one, Nissan will enter the minivan market with this 2004 model.
ANSWER: Quest
14. Sports thievery FTPE.
A. (10) In March 2002, this then-Yankee stole a Derek Jeter bat and glove and then sold them for $2500.
ANSWER: Ruben Rivera
B. (10) On December 5, 2001, this then-Saint wide receiver allegedly stole close to $4500 from current star
Deuce McAllister.
ANSWER: Albert Connell
C. (10) In January 2001, this then-conditioning coach of the Philadelphia 76ers was fired after being caught
stealing from Allen Iverson.
ANSWER: John Croce
15. Metallica used to rock. Now they don’t. Answer these questions about their better years FTSNOP.
A. (5) This multi-platinum record contains the songs “Orion”,“Damage, Inc.”, and “Welcome Home
(Sanitarium)” along with the title track.
ANSWER: “Master of Puppets”
B. (10) This 1987 EP features five cover songs that reveal the band’s diverse influences. Their version of
the Misfits’ “Last Caress” is particularly memorable.
ANSWER: Garage Days Re-Revisited (do NOT accept Garage, Inc.)
C. (5) The climax of this …And Justice For All song’s music video, Metallica’s first, was featured in a
head-banging Beavis and Butthead segment.
ANSWER: “One”
D. (10) The late, great Cliff Burton shows off his considerable talent in this bass guitar-led instrumental off
Kill ‘Em All.
ANSWER: “(Anesthesia) – Pulling Teeth”
16. Answer these questions about a certain special effect 5-5-10-10.
A. (5) This term, supposedly coined by the Wachowski brothers in the orginal Matrix concept document,
refers to The Matrix’s trademark slow-down effects.
ANSWER: Bullet Time
B. (5) Although the phrase Bullet Time is several years old, it was popularized in this recent shoot-em-up
game.
ANSWER: Max Payne
C. (10) Most Americans first experienced Bullet Time before The Matrix in this clothing store’s
commercial “Khakis Swing”
ANSWER: The Gap
D. (10) That, however, was not Bullet Time’s debut appearance. Its first commercial use was in a music
video for this band.
ANSWER: The Rolling Stones
17. Identify the sports drink from its slogan FTPE.
A. (10) the “Thirst Quencher”
ANSWER: Gatorade
B. (10) the “Body Quencher”
ANSWER: All Sport
C. (10) “Liquid Hydration + Energy Drink”
ANSWER: Powerade
18. Are you a “real good dancer”? Identify these songs that appeared in Dance Dance Revolution console
games FTPE.
A. (10) A group called the “Olivia Project” remixed this Olivia Newton John #1 hit, her second to reach
that plateau, for the first DDR released on the U.S. Playstation.
ANSWER: “Have You Never Been Mellow”
B. (10) This Darude techno hit appears on the United States PS2 game DDR Max.
ANSWER: “Sandstorm”
C. (10) A cheesy favorite of dance dancers, this song by King Kong and D. Jungle Girls features the refrain
“Ay iyai iyai iyai.” It is also on the first U.S. DDR.
ANSWER: “Boom Boom Dollar”
19. Answer these related questions FTSNOP:
A. (10) Name the self-proclaimed “Greatest Band on Earth.” They received radio play in early 2002 for the
single “Tribute” off their self-titled album.
ANSWER: Tenacious D
B. (5 each) Name the two permanent members of Tenacious D.
ANSWER: Jack Black (or JB or Jables) and Kyle Gass (or KG)
C. (10) Name the creator of Ren & Stimpy whose animation studio Spumco created the video for the D’s
“Fuck Her Gently.”
ANSWER: John Kricfalusi
20. It’s not just SportsCenter anymore. Answer these questions about ESPN.com’s Page Two FTPE.
A. (10) This author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas provides semi-regular insight into the grittier side of
sports.
ANSWER: Hunter S. Thompson
B. (10) He is the writer of the new “Daily Quickie” section and already compiles weekly lists of “What’s
Hot and What’s Not”. This week, the double-wide headband is hot, while the two-color kind is not.
ANSWER: Dan Shanoff
C. (10) In his articles, he refers to himself as “R-dub” and often speaks to his imaginary foil “Road Dog.”
ANSWER: Ralph Wiley
21. Identify these computer hacker methods FTPE.
A. (10) This is what it is called when a hacker fakes a source IP address in order to protect his identity or
divert blame.
ANSWER: IP spoofing
B. (10) Usually accomplished using hardware, this is eavesdropping on communications within a network.
ANSWER: sniffing
C. (10) A more crude method of hacking, this is the name for searching corporate trash for discarded
usernames, passwords, and other compromising information.
ANSWER: dumpster diving
22. Name the Chicago song from lyrics, 10-5:
A. (10) Staring blindly into space, Getting up to splash my face,
wanting just to stay awake, wondering how much I can take.
B. (5) Waiting for the break of day, searching for something to say. Flashing lights against the sky, giving
up I close my eyes.
ANSWER: “25 or 6 to 4”
C. (10) A bronze man still can tell stories his own way. Listen children, all is not lost. All is not lost, no, no,
no.
D. (5) People reaching, people touching, a real celebration waiting for us all. If we want it, really want it,
can you dig it? Yes, I can.
ANSWER: “Saturday in the Park”
E. (10) And I was walking down the street one day (people running everywhere). Being pushed and
shoved (don't know where to go).
F. (5) And I was walking down the street one day. A pretty lady looked at me and said her diamond watch
had stopped cold dead.
ANSWER: “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”