Ann B. Davis 2008: A Barker's Dozen
Tossups for Moonahol and Chicago Mouth Breather by Steven Canning, Micah Hodosh,
Jeet Raut, Sulee Cao, Michael Arnold, William Dix, Davey Seal and John Morse
FIRST PERIOD – "Stay Home" Bonuses in Effect
1.
For the Godzilla soundtrack, Sean Combs sampled this song in "Come with Me".
Tension is provided by the guitar and drums playing in different time signatures, (*)
and the main riff is derived from a tuning cycle developed by the guitarist.
Orchestral brass, strings, and mellotron provide backing music while the speaker
declares that he is "a traveler of both time and space," and notes that "all [he] sees
turns to brown." For 10 points--name this 1975 Led Zeppelin tour de force named
for a disputed region of Asia.
Answer: "Kashmir"
2.
In a fake "The More You Know" PSA skit, he reminds you to say thank you afterward
because hookers are people too. He has appeared as a skeleton behind his drums
along with every other person on a special episode of the show on which he may be
seen every weeknight. He leads a namesake septet featuring Richie "LaBamba"
Rosenberg and Mark Pender in addition to his work as the drummer for Bruce
Springsteen and the E Street Band. For 10 points—name this drummer who appears
on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Answer: Max Weinberg
3.
The 27th and final issue of this comic will appear in 2008. Published by
Wildstorm, an imprint of DC Comics, funding and direction for the title investigators
comes (*) from a mysterious character known as the "Fourth Man." Jakita has
superhuman strength, Elijah can control temperature, and The Drummer can control
information. Created by David Cassaday and Warren Ellis, this is--for 10 points-what series that features the title organization's search for the world's secret history?
Answer: Planetary
4.
Taking their name from a term used by a schizophrenic friend to describe people
who just weren't quite right, their song "Set You Free" (*) can be heard in School of
Rock when Dewey Finn takes Principal Mullins out for coffee. Not opposed to
commercial branding, "Your Touch" from 2006's Magic Potion can be heard in a Lee
Jeans ad and "10 AM Automatic", from 2004's Rubber Factory, backs a Shaun
White-centric American Express ad. For 10 points--Daniel Auerbach and Patrick
Carney make up what blues-rock duo from Akron, Ohio?
Answer: The Black Keys
5.
Brother Albert played for the 1898 Washington Senators, while he started his major
league career with the Louisville Colonels. Winning four consecutive batting titles,
he led his team (*) to victory over Ty Cobb and the Detroit Tigers in the 1909 World
Series. His likeness as represented as T206 sold in 2007 for 2.8 million dollars. One
of the original inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame, this is--for 10 points--what
longtime Pittsburgh shortstop known as "The Flying Dutchman"?
Answer: Honus Wagner
6.
Designed by Allan Calhamer, this game has had numerous variants published
including Kamakura and Machiavelli. Played in alternating Spring and Fall turns,
(*) armies may be ordered to move, hold, or support, while fleets have the added
ability of convoying armies. First released in 1959 by Avalon Hill, it was advertised
as Henry Kissinger's favorite game. For 10 points--name this entirely non-random
board game that relies on the titular concept.
Answer: Diplomacy
7.
The song that plays an important role in the plot of this movie is actually an
uncredited cover of "Degeneration" by Reagan Youth. Cameos include Rob Zombie
and God who claims he was the editor (*) of his high school yearbook. A cop was
identified in this movie when he chose Van Halen's side over David Lee Roth. In one
scene, Steve Bucesmi's character, Rex, wonders when they made a book out of Moby
Dick. For 10 points--name this 1994 comedy about a radio station taken over by
the band "The Lone Rangers."
Answer: Airheads
SECOND PERIOD – Jackpot Scoring in Effect (unused points carry from previous tossups)
8.
Some listeners have noted a strong similarity between the song's melody and the
melody of the The Byrds' song "Natural Harmony". The third most (*) downloaded
song of 2007 on iTunes, oddly enough, it was not originally on the band's 2006
album, but rather from their 2005 album All That We Needed, although a new
version has been added to later releases. Written by Tom Higgenson and posing the
question "What's it like in New York City?"--for 10 points--name this song by the
Plain White Ts.
Answer: "Hey There Delilah"
9.
House brands at this store include their premium meat line Sutton & Dodge, the
electronics brand Trutech, and grocery labels Market Pantry (*) and Archer Farms,
while its ClearRx prescription bottles were introduced in 2005. Founded in 1962
in Roseville, Minnesota by the Dayton Company, their "Greatland" stores are
generally double in size of their regular outlets, while "Super" ones feature a full
grocery store. For 10 points—name this big box retailer, the 33rd largest company in
America.
Answer: Target
10. Their namesake Ladies side, founded in 1987, is England's most successful women's
club team. The U.S. film version of Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch (*) replaced this team
with the Boston Red Sox and their new stadium, originally slated to be called
Ashburton Grove, falls behind Wembley and Twickenham as London's third-largest
stadium. Holding up on side of the North London Derby with Tottenham Hotspur-for 10 points—name this English football club, taking its name from a military
installation in Woolworth and thus affectionately nicknamed "The Gunners."
Answer: Arsenal Football Club
11. In this movie, the title character holds Schuster the security guard by the hand and
his heartbeat returns to normal following a heart attack. That protagonist later sees
a homeless man on a bicycle (*) with the lost item for which she is searching. In
another sequence, a red ambulance driving down the street shatters a pane of glass
and runs over Manni, the protagonist's boyfriend. For 10 points--name this German
film where the title character has 20 minutes to raise 100,000 marks for ransom.
Answer: Lola rennt or Run Lola Run
12. In 1928 he entered Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, a six-year secondary program
to become a Catholic priest. (*) Coaching at West Point from 1949 to 1953 under
Colonel Red Blaik, in 1954 he accepted the offensive coordinator position for the
NFL's New York Giants, and in 1969 he returned to coaching with the Washington
Redskins. One of the original "Seven Blocks of Granite", he led the Packers to three
consecutive NFL championships. For 10 points--name this coach whose namesake
trophy is awarded to the victor of the Super Bowl.
Answer: Vince Lombardi
13. In the original ending of the first movie he appeared in, he was shot and killed by
an armed robber while working. A one night stand, with his boss Becky (*)
eventually leads him to break up with fiancée Emma just before their planned move
to Florida. He once noted how it was eerie that all prices end in nines and has been
accused of selling Nails cigarettes to minors. He now co-owns the Quick Stop and
RST video where he works. For 10 points—name this main character of the Clerks
movies who wasn't "even supposed to be here today."
Answer: Dante Hicks
14. In his last year as a Glenville Tarblooder he threw 969 yards, leading them to the
state playoffs, earning him the final scholarship in his school's 2002 recruiting (*)
class. Suspended for the opening game of the 2005 season after he accepted $500
from a booster, in 2006 became his school's first quarterback since Tippy Dye in
1936 to lead the Buckeyes to three straight wins over Michigan. For 10 points—
name this quarterback, currently with the Baltimore Ravens, the 2006 Heisman
Trophy winner?
Answer: Troy Smith
THIRD PERIOD – No Special Rules
15. His exact nature remains unknown, but he has always been portrayed by Joseph
Kuncan. He killed one of Stalin's closest advisors, Nadia, before proclaiming that "he
is the future." (*) When Seth attempts to send the player on a suicide mission against
the U.S., he kills Seth. Playing as the GDI, the player can besiege his temple
headquarters in Sarajevo. For 10 points identify this enigmatic character of
Command & Conquer PC games, the leader of the Brotherhood of Nod.
Answer: Kane
16. He played the Vice President of Earth in Harold Zoid's The Magnificent Three, but
failed to earn an Oscar nomination, in spite of the assurances of his hot-water
heater. (*) The original victim of the were-car developed by Project Satan, his
longevity explains how he was once known as Thespomat and as David Duchovny.
In his most famous role, he plays himself along with his six evil septuplets, and in a
memorable scene he arrives at his own funeral in time to give the eulogy. For 10
points--name this star of All My Circuits, a robot actor and character on Futurama.
Answer: Calculon
Sunn O))) down below is pronounced "sun".
17. Side-projects members of this band are involved in include the Wellwater
Conspiracy, the No WTO Combo, plus Boris and Sunn O))). Ultramega (*) OK and
Louder than Love, their first two albums, had only modest chart success. To date,
their 1994 fourth album is their best known, including singles "Fell on Black Days"
and "My Wave" along with their two best known singles. For 10 points--name this
band, famous for "Spoonman" and "Black Hole Sun", a leading proponent of the
Seattle grunge sound.
Answer: Soundgarden
18. Receiving both the most promotions and demotions, he finishes his career as a major.
His younger brother, Zak, was (*) killed during his first true foray after being
prematurely approved for duty by his fiancée. He assumes his longest-standing duty
following the death of Ripper during the initial assault on the Twelve Colonies, and
maintains this position, CAG of his father's ship, until given his own command on
the Pegasus. For 10 points – name this Battlestar Galactica character, the son of
Admiral Joseph.
Answer: Lee "Apollo" Adama (accept either)
19. Based on the design of the Z-95 Headhunter, four prototypes of this were hidden on
Frisia before their capture. Armed with four Taim & Bak KX9 (*) laser cannons, it
also holds three warheads for each of its two proton torpedo launchers. Possessing
deflector shields and a hyperdrive, this craft's characteristic feature is a rearmounted pair of locking S-foils. For 10 points--name this primary fighter of the
Rebel Alliance, a spacecraft flown by Wedge Antilles and Luke Skywalker.
Answer: Incom T-65 X-Wing Starfighter
20. In one scene of this film, Jöns asks the protagonist if he sees God in the eyes of a
burning witch. This film opens with that protagonist (*) returning from the Crusades
to find his land ravaged by the plague. After confessing his doubts about God to a
priest, really his opponent in disguise, the protagonist Antonius reveals his plan to
defeat that opponent with a combination of the knight and bishop. For 10 points—
name this 1957 Ingmar Bergman masterpiece featuring a chess game between a
knight and Death.
Answer: The Seventh Seal OR Det Sjunde Inseglet
21. This racetrack's inaugural race was the only career win for driver Richard
Brickhouse, as well as the debut for legendary team owner Richard Childress. Dale
Earnhardt, Sr. earned his final win here (*) in the Winston 500. Uglier events
occurring here include in 2004 where fans littered the racetrack with debris to
protest a Jeff Gordon victory and routine large crashes, called "The Big One". For 10
points--name this Alabama superspeedway, the longest track in the Sprint Cup and
namesake of a recent Will Ferrell movie.
Answer: Talladega Superspeedway
EXTRAS
22. In 2002 punk band MxPx did a song for it claiming that it was "in my head and on
my mind"(*) First released in 1948, it claimed that "It'll tickle yore innards!" Slurpee
specialty flavors of it include Kryptonite Ice, Arctic Burst, and Blue Shock. One
flavor, Baja Blast, is only found at Taco Bell, and a contest is currently running
looking for the next flavor. For 10 points--name this fourth-best selling soft drink
in the U.S. whose many flavors include Pitch Black, Game Fuel, Livewire and Code
Red.
Answer: Mountain Dew
Ann B. Davis 2008: A Barker's Dozen
Bonuses for Moonahol and Chicago Mouth Breather by Steven Canning, Micah Hodosh,
Jeet Raut, Sulee Cao, Michael Arnold, William Dix, Davey Seal and John Morse
1.
Name these noise-rock related artists For 10 points each.
(10) An album consisting only of feedback, Metal Machine Music, is by this artist who is
better known for his work with the Velvet Underground.
Answer: Lou Reed
(10) This band sampled Metal Machine Music on their album Band Moon Rising. They
have since abandoned their more noisy roots and are best known for their album
Daydream Nation.
Answer: Sonic Youth
(10) 2007 saw the release of Excellent Italian Greyhound by this Steve Albini fronted
group from Chicago. The covers of their first two EPs are allegedly covered with their
namesake resin.
Answer: Shellac
2.
How much do you know about cricket? For 10 each:
(10) Usually made of wood, one of these three-stumped things is placed at each end of the
pitch. The batsman attempts to protect it from the ball.
Answer: wicket
(10) An innings of cricket is divided into these, which are defined as six consecutive
balls legally delivered by the batsman.
Answer: overs
(10) This term is added to the position name of those fielders who are standing close to
the batsman.
Answer: silly
3.
Featuring such stand-outs as Iron Man and Thor, this is the Ultimate Universe's
answer to the Avengers.
(10) Name this super-team which has fought the Chitauri, Galactus, and in their first
battle, one of their own members-The Hulk.
Answer: The Ultimates
(10) The first run of the Ultimates featured domestic violence between this super scientist
and his wife. She shrunk to the size of the wasp; he prompted ants to attack her.
Answer: Hank Pym (accept either)
(10) The Ultimates were formed following the discovery of this man frozen in the North
Atlantic, where he was left after destroying a German rocket by hand during World
War II.
Answer: Captain America
4.
Five for one, 10 for two, 20 for three, and 30 points for all four correct, given the
professional athlete, name the college he attended.
(5) Shaquille O'Neal
Answer: Louisiana State University
(5) Steve Nash
Answer: Santa Clara University
(X) Tony Romo
Answer: Eastern Illinois University
(X) Barry Bonds
Answer: Arizona State University
5. Name the following ska bands For 10 points each.
(10) This ever-changing group led by MC Bat Commander with a membership consisting
of pseudonymous, often Mormon, musicians has achieved modest popularity with
albums such as Charge!
Answer: The Aquabats
(10) This band fronted by Aaron Barrett appears in the film BASEketball performing
"Beer" and a cover of a-Ha's "Take on Me." Mainstream success came with their 1997
hit, "Sell Out."
Answer: Reel Big Fish
(10) Led by the raspy-voiced Dicky Barrett, this band made an appearance in the film
Clueless performing the song "Someday I Suppose."
Answer: The Mighty, Mighty Bosstones
6.
Holly Robinson was the only cast member to remain with the show for its entire run,
including syndication. For 10 points each,
(10) Identify this late-80s-early-90s cop drama where Robinson played Detective Hoffs.
Answer: 21 Jump Street
(10) The star of the series, Johnny Depp grew to despise his own character, this detective.
Answer: Detective Tom Hanson (accept either)
(10) Though originally supposed to be killed off, this man's character, Detective Dennis
Booker, was popular enough to spawn a spin-off.
Answer: Richard Grieco
7.
Name these notable documentaries, for 10 points each.
(10) It deals with William Gates and Arthur Agee and their aspirations to become
professional basketball players.
Answer: Hoop Dreams
(10) It was the highest grossing documentary in history until the director's next film in
2004. Scenes include getting a gun for opening a bank account and the public
suicide of Budd Dwyer.
Answer: Bowling for Columbine
(10) This film, released in 1950, documented its director's theory that the people of
Polynesia originally came from Peru instead of Asia.
Answer: Kon-Tiki
8.
The '80s saw this band release groundbreaking albums such as Piece of Mind and
Powerslave. For 10 each:
(10) Name this pioneering English heavy metal band.
Answer: Iron Maiden
(10) This longtime frontman of Iron Maiden was first featured on the seminal Number of
the Beast album. He briefly left the band in the '90s, but he returned in time to
record 2000's Brave New World.
Answer: Bruce Dickinson
(10) This single off of No Prayer for the Dying was originally recorded by Dickinson for
the soundtrack of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5. Its promotional video starred
Graham Chapman.
Answer: "Bring your daughter… to the Slaughter"
9.
Name these recent occurrences on the Food Network, for 10 points each.
(10) This show ceased production on December 11, 2007 after running for 10 years. Its
star will continue to appear on his Essence show.
Answer: Emeril Live!
(10) In November 2007, this man beat John Besh to become the fifth Iron Chef; he won
his first battle later that month.
Answer: Michael Symon
(10) The Gourmet Next Door premiered in October 2007. It stars Amy Finley who won
this annual contest and reality show that was won by Guy Fieri in 2006.
Answer: The Next Food Network Star
10. 40-30-20-10-1 Name the professional sports team from its players past and present.
(40) That guy who sat on the bench.
(30) Nate Thurmond (1974-1975), Dave Corzine (1983-1989)
(20) Bob Love (1969-1976), Will Perdue (1989-1995)
(10) Ben Wallace (2007-present), Kirk Hinrich (2004 - present)
(1) Their championship banners say "Chicago Bulls".
Answer: Chicago Bulls
11. They're from Kingston, but they're not a trio. For 10 points each:
(10) Name this Canadian rock band which features Gordon Downie on lead vocals, Paul
Langlois and Rob Baker on guitar, Gord Sinclair on bass, and Johnny Fay as the
drummer.
Answer: The Tragically Hip (prompt on "The Hip")
(10) The Hip song "Fireworks" begins with the line "If there's a goal that everyone
remembers, it was back in old '72" referring to Paul Henderson's game winning tally
in this eight-game hockey competition between Canada and the Soviets.
Answer: The Summit Series
(10) On the 2004 album In Between Evolution the band, attacked the jingoism of Toby
Keith and his supporters in a song that claimed it can't be what city every night?
Answer: Nashville
12. Name these things related to Jay-Z, for 10 points each.
(10) Inspired by the movie of the same name, this was Jay Z's tenth studio release,
debuting in November 2007.
Answer: American Gangster
(10) In 1999, Jay-Z co-founded this urban clothing brand with Damon Dash. A 2007
allegation of raccoon-dog fur used to make the coats hurt its image.
Answer: Rocawear
(10) He also holds a minority share in this NBA team.
Answer: New Jersey Nets (accept either)
13. Given the back-story of a movie killer, name the killer, for 10 points each.
(10) Originally, this character accidentally drowned at a summer camp, but he's since
been to space and not-died countless times.
Answer: Jason Vorhees
(10) In I Know What You Did Last Summer, he was innocently strolling when he was hit
by a car. So naturally, he takes bloody revenge on the teens that hit him.
Answer: Ben Willis (accept either name) or The Fisherman
(10) Following the classic three-named serial killer rule, he used voodoo to transport
himself into a "Good Guys" doll and began calling himself Chucky in the Child's
Play series
Answer: Charles Lee Ray
14. Name these notable hockey players from the old days For 10 points each.
(10) One of the best goalies of all time, he was also the first to wear a mask consistently.
He was with the Montreal Canadiens when they won 5 straight Stanley cups from
1956 to 1960.
Answer: Jacques Plante
(10) A goalie with Cornell, he eventually moved on to the Canadiens and currently sits in
the House of Commons for the riding of York Centre.
Answer: Ken Dryden
(10) He once faced his brother George in the Stanley Cup while playing for the Rangers.
He also won the Lady Byng Memorial trophy for sportsmanship seven times from
1928-1935.
Answer: Frank Boucher
15. Identify the minor character on NBC's Seinfeld, for 10 points each.
(10) This man, George's boss from the finale of the fifth season onward, was voiced by
Larry David, not the man himself.
Answer: George Michael Steinbrenner III
(10) Jerry has never met this man, Kramer's oft mentioned friend who has sold Russian
hats in Battery Park, and worked at a condom factory. He has never appeared on
camera
Answer: Bob Sacamano
(10) This rival of Elaine's, known as the "Bra-less Wonder" due to her habit of not
wearing a brassiere. is the heiress to the Oh Henry! candy bar fortune.
Answer: Sue Ellen Mischke
16. Identify the following MLB stadiums, for 10 points each.
(10) This stadium, the third to bear its name, will host the 2009 All-Star Game.
Answer: Busch Stadium (Accept New Bush Stadium, or Busch Stadium III)
(10) This team will open their new ballpark with a rare one game series on March 30.
Answer: Washington Nationals (accept either)
(10) When Yankee Stadium closes in 2008, this facility, which has never changed its
56,000 seat capacity since its 1962 opening, will become the third oldest MLB park
still in use.
Answer: Dodger Stadium (prompt on "Chavez Ravine")
17. According to his tombstone, he died tragically while rescuing his family from the
remains of a destroyed sinking battleship. For 10 points each:
(10) Name this protagonist of a 2001 film, who constantly pointed out that Margot is his
adopted daughter who wants to make things right with his family before dying.
Answer: Royal Tenenbaum
(10) This friend of the Tenenbaums, portrayed by Owen Wilson, is a successful author of
western novels.
Answer: Eli Cash
(10) This composer and member of Devo who frequently collaborates with Wes Anderson
composed the score for The Royal Tenenbaums.
Answer: Mark Mothersbaugh
18. Name these related things about cocktails, for 10 points each.
(10) This 1948 book written by David Embury was one of the first to explore the science
of cocktail making. It famously divided ingredients into bases, modifying agents, and
coloring agents.
Answer: The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks
(10) Embury presented six basic cocktails including this cocktail that he described as 5
parts whiskey to 1 part sweet vermouth along with a splash of bitters.
Answer: Manhattan
(10) Another basic cocktail is this one: 12 parts American whiskey, 1 part simple syrup,
and 1-3 dashes of bitters, served in its namesake glass with a lemon peel and a
maraschino cherry.
Answer: Old-Fashioned
19. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1984 for its author David Mamet, but its
high volume of profanity led the actors in it to dub it "Death of a Fucking Salesman".
For 10 points each:
(10) Name this play, adapted for the screen in 1992, which revolves around two days in
the life of Chicago real estate salesmen.
Answer: Glengarry Glen Ross
(10) Alec Baldwin plays Blake, who, in the "Coffee's for closers" speech, explains that
while first prize for the sales contest is a Cadillac and third place is "You're fired",
second place is a set of these.
Answer: steak knives
(10) This man earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his
role as Ricky Roma, but won that year's Best Actor prize for his role as Lt. Colonel
Frank Slade.
Answer: Al Pacino
20. Name these fad toys from different eras, for 10 points each.
(10) Gary Dahl came up with this bizarre toy idea in 1975. Retailing for $3.95, each of
these came packaged in a cardboard carrier along with "training instructions."
Answer: Pet Rock
(10) This toy from the late 1990s led to Hasbro being sued by Warner Brothers for
similarities between these robotic dolls and the mogwai from their Gremlins film.
Answer: Furby
(10) An acronym of three fruits, this collecting game left Hawaii for a time in the early
1990s.
Answer: pogs
21. With the campaign slogan "For Real," it's a wonder why he lost the nomination.For
10 points each:
(10) Name this fictional congressman, the titular candidate of an HBO TV miniseries
written by Garry Trudeau, who lost the Democratic presidential nomination to
Michael Dukakis.
Answer: Jack Tanner
(10) Tanner '88 was directed by this man.
Answer: Robert Altman
(10) This actress played Tanner's daughter Alex. She is much more famous for her role as
Miranda Hobbes in Sex and the City.
Answer: Cynthia Nixon
22. Why shouldn't all fantasy movies should feature a fascist bludgeoning a man to
death with a bottle? For 10 points each:
(10) Identify this 2006 movie about a little girl who is revealed to be a princess by a faun
shortly after the Spanish Civil War.
Answer: Pan's Labyrinth
(10) This is the writer and director of Pan's Labyrinth. He has also directed such movies
as Blade II and Mimic.
Answer: Guillermo del Toro
(10) This emaciated creature with eye sockets in its hands is awakened and angered by
Ofelia when she eats some of its food.
Answer: The Pale Man
23. Name these flash in the pan celebrities formed by YouTube For 10 points each:
(10) This openly gay videologger, who would later be parodied by Seth Green and Jimmy
Kimmel, will be best remembered for his tear-jerking video "LEAVE BRITNEY
ALONE"
Answer: Chris Crocker
(10) This deep voiced singer became very popular after his video "Chocolate Rain" was the
most popular internet meme of 2007
Answer: Tay Zonday
(10) A videoblog first thought to have been a viral campaign, it centers on the life of a
fictional teenage girl named Bree, played by actress Jessica Lee Rose
Answer: lonelygirl15
24. Just like New Zealand according to this show, don't expect too much from this
question and you'll love it. For 10 points each, name:
(10) This 2007 HBO comedy show about New Zealanders Bret and Jermaine and their
titular band.
Answer: Flight of the Conchords
(10) One episode features Bret being visited by this man as he appeared in the movie
Labyrinth and the "Ashes to Ashes" music video.
Answer: David Bowie
(10) This member of the "Comedians of Comedy," better known for his albums such as En
Garde, Society, has a recurring role as the landlord on Flight of the Conchords.
Answer: Eugene Mirman