RC COLA 2008 ROUND 5 - Trash Quizbowl Packet Archive

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RC COLA ROUND 5 QUESTIONS BY KEARNEY/STEINHICE
1. His athletic career included some unusual paperwork, starting with the appeal he had to file for a release from a
collegiate letter of intent at Louisville so he could move with his family to a new school. Ironically, it was teammate
Jerome Williams and not this player who wound being the one-time exception claimed by his team after the 2005
NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, a rule nicknamed after him. While he was known for his smooth shooting
touch, his most memorable shot was an awkward running jumper that beat the buzzer and knocked Pat Riley’s Miami
Heat out of the 1999 NBA Playoffs. FTP name this former Pistons and Knicks guard, who has established a
scholarship fund at UT-Knoxville in honor of his coach and father, Wade.
ANSWER: Allan Houston
2. It ended with a two-part wedding episode in December of 2002, but it was supposed to come back in the spring. The
theme song was a cover of the Beatles “In My Life” by Chantal Kreviazuk. The main character’s sister Joanie is a
single mother who runs a bakery for dogs, her brother Robbie manages a bar and a gambling addiction and her dad
Jim runs a veterinary clinic in the family’s basement. The main character leaves her job as an LA plastic surgeon after
finding out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with another man. After the death of her mother, she is haunted by
her ghost, who gives her nagging advice. FTP, name this NBC drama starring Melina Kanakeredes about Sydney
Hansen and her titular town.
ANSWER: Providence
3. In a 1995 Las Vegas revival, he was played by Frank Gorshin. In a 1982 revival he was played by Bob Hoskins. His
most recent portrayer was Don Johnson on a West End stage. He only has two memorable musical numbers, “The
Oldest Established” and “Sue Me”. He’s been engaged to his fiancée for 14 years. He tries to reserve the Biltmore
Hotel’s garage for illicit activities, but it stymied by the thousand dollar security deposit. He finds a new location in
the Save-A-Soul mission, but it jeopardizes his relationship with Miss Adelaide. FTP, name this master of the
floating crap game from the musical Guys and Dolls
ANSWER: Nathan Detroit
4. This band formed in Waldorf, Maryland in 1996. They took their name from a children’s book subtitled The Girls of
Good Day Orphanage by Carol Beach York. They were discovered by the band Lit, and moved on to support Blink182 on their 1999 tour. Their song “The Click” was used as the theme to the MTV series Undergrads, and songs like
Festival Song and Motivation Proclamation moved them further into the public eye. Their most recent hits are Dance
Floor Anthem and The River, from the album Good Morning Revival. The lead guitarist is currently dating Paris
Hilton, and the lead vocalist is currently married to Nicole Richie. FTP, name this pop-punk band fronted by twins
Benji and Joel Madden.
ANSWER: Good Charlotte
5. He appears in character on the back cover of the Wings album, Band on the Run. He has the ability to induce
suspended animation by stopping his own heart, in order to feign death. He has a cigarette lighter that has 82
functions, 83 if you want to light a cigar. After he dodges an assassination attempt by a poison-dart wielding harpist,
he comes out of retirement in order to stop a trio of scientists from controlling the world’s weather. He manages to
save his 4 live-in playmates, avoid being disintegrated, and destroy Galaxy headquarters. FTP, name this super-spy
for the Zonal Organization World Intelligence Espionage or ZOWIE played by James Coburn in two titular movies
ANSWER: Derek Flint
6. He was close friends with Douglas Adams, since they both shared an interest in wildlife preservation. He broke his
back in a plane crash in 1986, and then incorporated that injury into a storyline involving being attacked by a
psychotic Sean Penn He’s known for his children’s books Mars Needs Moms, Red Ranger Came Calling, and Edward
Fudwupper Fibbed Big. He started his career with The Academia Waltz, a strip that got him noticed by the editors of
the Washington Post. He would later take Cutter John and Steve Dallas from that strip into his next, Bloom County
FTP, name this 1987 Pulitzer winner for Editorial cartooning, the occasionally brilliant creator of Opus the Penguin
ANSWER: Berkeley Breathed
7. In Oct. 2007, one month after he was released by Tampa Bay and two months after a DUI arrest, he was arrested for
"misdemeanor domestic battery" and "felony false imprisonment for preventing his wife from calling 911". He had
only played in five games in three years, all as a teammate of Ricky Williams on the 2005 Dolphins. Between torn
knee ligaments and a four-game drug-related suspension he missed all of 2004, failing to follow up on his comeback
success with the Chargers, for whom he caught seven touchdowns in 2003 before being suspended for bad behavior.
His best season was 2001, with 98 catches and an average of 100 yards per game, but he never lived up to the
potential shown in his game-winning catch in the 1997 Rose Bowl. FTP name this former Ohio State wide receiver,
yet another notorious first-round bust for the Arizona Cardinals.
ANSWER: David Boston
8. In Japan, his name is Ryuichi Naruhodo(ROO-EE-CHEE NA-ROO-HOE-DOE). When we see him last, he’s a piano
player running a talent agency, who still retains his Psyche-Lock ability. He chose his current profession after his
friends Larry Butz and Miles Edgeworth stood up for him when he was accused of stealing lunch money. Right out of
school, he was given a job by Mia Fey. After Mia was murdered, he took over her office with the assistance of her
younger sister Maya, a spiritualist with the ability to channel Mia in order to help defeat men like Manfred Von
Karma and his old friend Miles. FTP, OBJECTION! The defendant will name this Ace Attorney from a titular series
of games for the Nintendo DS
ANSWER: Phoenix Wright
9. The last two messages he receives are from his wife, telling him she was leaving, and from his lawyer, telling him he
was leaving with his wife. He’s the most decorated member of the elite special forces unit of the Federated Army.
He’s also the only one left. He was originally intended to be a laborer in a rocket ship factory. He never meets or
speaks to the main antagonist of the film, although he is fired by him. After winning a rigged contest for Gemini
Croquettes, he’s whisked off the Fhloston Paradise in order to save the world. FTP, name this cab-driving meat
popsicle from 1997’s The Fifth Element
ANSWER: Korben Dallas
10. The Las Vegas version of it is located right across from the poker room in Caesars Palace, with a statue of Joe Louis
out front. All versions of it sell its own line of 16 spice poultry rub, habanero mango hot sauce, and barbecue sauce.
Featured entrees include creamy wild mushroom grits, green chile cioppino(CHOP-EE-NO), and New Mexico spice
rubbed pork tenderloin, which you may have seen on the chef’s TV shows FoodNation and Grillin and Chillin. FTP,
add 7 pounds of chipotles and lots and lots of honey to your next barbeque and you’ll approximate the cuisine at this
Bobby Flay eatery found in the Bahamas, Las Vegas and the original in New York
ANSWER: Mesa Grill
11. A teammate of Steve Sparks at South Alabama, he was the 1998 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year. He scored
the first run of the 2003 World Series after a first-inning bunt single, understandable since he has in various seasons
led the National League in both sacrifice bunts and bunt hits. He has the longest active consecutive game streak in the
major leagues, currently at 434 games, and is one of only three players since 1971 to have played every inning of
every game for a full season. He has 45 or more steals for each of the past seven seasons, leading the NL twice. Yet
he has never played for more than three seasons with one team, and this year he will move to left field to make room
for new teammate Andruw Jones. FTP name this speedy outfielder formerly with the Rockies, Marlins, and Cubs,
currently a Dodger.
ANSWER:Juan Pierre
12. He served in World War II in the Flying Hellfish squad, which saw action during the Battle of the Bulge. During a
clearout of a German-occupied castle, he came across several priceless paintings, which would lead him to enter into a
tontine with the members of his squad. Forbes ranked him 6th on the most recent list of the 15 richest fictional people,
ranking his net worth at 16.8 billion dollars. In his office, he keeps a microbe-resistant chamber, a two-seat escape
pod, and a safe containing a Beefeater guard. He has died several times, and he currently suffers from a syndrome
where every known disease is trying to kill him simultaneously, cancelling each other out. He reportedly stole
Christmas from the years 1981 to 1985, and he mentioned that he has survived through 12 economic recessions. FTP,
it would be excellent if you could name this ancient antagonist of the Simpsons
ANSWER: C. Montgomery Burns
13. He re-signed with his team in 1996 at well below market value, but insisted that the contract guarantee that the arena
where his team played would provide ice time for his seven-year-old son’s hockey team. Considered a reach as the
16th pick of the first round in 1984, he ultimately played more games than any other non-center in NBA history. A
ten-time All-Star with two Olympic gold medals and a host of league records, he once kept a straight face when he
entered an arena with a longtime teammate and a well-meaning security guard said, “I don’t know if you’re a
basketball fan, but that’s Karl Malone.” FTP name this longtime point guard for the Utah Jazz.
ANSWER:John Stockton
14. His dad was a pro baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was a writer for A Different World, Roc, and The
Sinbad Show. He can be heard in Halo 2 as the voice of several different marines, and he played one of Brendan
Fraser’s friends in Bedazzled. He played the band director in 2002’s Drumline, and in that same year played the
holographic museum assistant in The Time Machine. He had a small role in Office Space as a magazine salesman
who lies about being a former drug addict, and was Artie Lange’s roommate while they were co-stars on his most
famous TV show. FTP, don’t confuse him with Legolas, just name this star of MadTV and 7Up commercials
ANSWER: Orlando Jones
15. It inspired an annual music festival that takes place in Zilker Park. In its first season, a performance by Kinky
Friedman and the Texas Jewboys was considered so controversial that it remains the only episode to never air. Willie
Nelson appeared on its first episode, and he’s since appeared more times than any other artist, with 13. Recently, it
changed its theme from London Homesick Blues by Gary Nunn, to a new song written by Charlie Sexton. It also
recently moved into a new studio, but it’s still taped live by KLRU on the campus of the University of Texas FTP,
name the longest running concert music show on television, this staple of indie rock on PBS
ANSWER: Austin City Limits
16. Time magazine named it the best album of 1999, and it debuted at number one, selling 420,000 copies in its first
week. Songs off the album can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 and the end credits of The Matrix Reloaded.
The album’s cover art was an original by the LA Street Phantom, based on an image of the 1968 Olympics Black
Power Salute. Two videos from this album were directed by Michael Moore. The album was influenced by Orwell’s
1984, and you can hear that influence on songs like Voice of the Voiceless. FTP, name this third album by Rage
against the Machine, featuring hits like Testify and Sleep Now In The Fire
ANSWER: The Battle of Los Angeles
17. He began his career as a wrestler for Raleigh Egypt high school, and moved on to small scale promotions like King of
the Cage and Dangerzone. He moved to Japan’s PRIDE organization where he racked up wins over Yuki Ishikawa,
Wanderlei Silva, and Ricardo Arona, whom he defeated while locked in a triangle choke, He fought Cyril Abidi under
K-1 rules, and managed to translate his wild striking style into back-to-back win over the disciplined kickboxer. He
made his UFC debut in 2006, knocking out Marvin Eastman in UFC 67, and facing off against Chuck Liddell in UFC
71 to capture the UFC light heavyweight championship. He unified the UFC and PRIDE titles by defeating Dan
Henderson in September of last year. FTP, name this MMA fighter best known for his nickname Rampage
ANSWER: Quintin Rampage Jackson
18. He worked as a circus acrobat until injury forced him into early retirement. His first TV role was a 1969 guest
appearance on Sesame Street, where he recited the alphabet. He was the inspiration for the Bad News Bears’ Coach
Buttermaker. He turned down the role of Stanley Kowalski in the original Broadway production of Streetcar, later
campaigned for the role of Don Corleone, and played Dr. Moreau in a 1977 film. Real people that he played include
Jim Thorpe, Wyatt Earp, and the Birdman of Alcatraz. FTP, name this Academy award winner for Elmer Gantry, and
frequent co-star of Kirk Douglas
ANSWER: Burt Lancaster
19. Luke Perry and Mark-Paul Gosselaar play business partners and co-owners of the Stinkweed brand. Bill Jacks is a
crazy retired police officer who talks to birds. Barry Cunningham is a lottery winner haunted by childhood
molestation, who experiences visions during his epileptic seizures. Mitch Yost is addicted to heroin, and his parents
are dysfunctional surf shop owners. The main character might be an angel, but he seems mentally retarded. He can
astrally project himself, read minds, an manifest items from his pockets FTP, this HBO show is quite possibly the
only example of Surf Noir, starring Austin Nichols as the titular mysterious weirdo
ANSWER: John From Cincinnati
20. In March 2007, six former members of this band sued Arista records for tens of millions of dollars of unpaid royalties.
There are two bands currently touring under this name, one led by Les McKeown and one led by Les Mitchell. They
considered changing their name from the Saxons7, and picked their new name by throwing a dart at a map of the US.
FTP, they had minor hits with Money Honey, You Made Me Believe in Magic and …oh screw it. S-A T-U-R D-AY NIGHT! Now that it’s stuck in your head, name the crazy Scotsmen responsible for that idiotic song
ANSWER: Bay City Rollers
21. It’s been covered by Paul Anka, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Roy Orbison. It’s the B-Side to the 1959 song
Back in the USA. Lonnie Mack recorded a 1963 instrumental that went to number 5 on the pop charts. Johnny
Rivers recorded another version of it in 1964 which went to number 2. In a twist, it is revealed that the singer is
singing to his six year old daughter, and that her mother is the singer’s own wife, who apparently did not agree. FTP,
if the singer only had caller ID, this wouldn’t have been a problem to reach the city in this song by Chuck Berry
ANSWER: Memphis Tennessee
1. Jon Stewart is one of the most recognizable stars on TV. But his correspondents aren’t. So identify the Daily Show
correspondent FFPE.
ANSWER: Rob Corddry /Ed Helms / Frank DeCaro / John Oliver / Beth Littleford / Nancy Walls
2. How hard have you been watching America’s favorite jaundiced family, The Simpsons? Name the lesser-known
Simpsons character FFPE
ANSWER: Hans Moleman/Disco Stu/Superintendent Chalmers/Brandine Spuckler/Snake/Rainier Wolfcastle
3. Guitars are personal. Everybody likes to have their own style, even famous musicians. Given a picture of their guitar,
name the musician FFPE
ANSWER: Prince/Eric Clapton/BB King/Woody Guthrie(Prompt on Guthrie)/Neil Young/Willie Nelson
4. Poker players are celebrities now. Even though they’re mostly nerds, fat guys, and really old cowboys. But some of
them aren’t completey hideous. Name the degenerate gambler FFPE
ANSWER: Phil Gordon/Phil Ivey/Mike Matusow/Scotty Nguyen(WIN) /Erick Lindgren /T.J. Cloutier
5. Let’s have a staring contest! A Care Bear Staring contest! Name the Care Bear FFPE.
ANSWER: Funshine Bear/ Champ Bear / Cheer Bear/ Friend Bear / Grumpy Bear/ Wish Bear
6. I bought a new car. It got scratched within the month. I focused all my anger into this bonus. Name the car
manufacturer from their logo FFPE
ANSWER: Peugeot/ Saab/Buick/Infiniti/Ferrari/Subaru
7. He’s really sweaty in there, you know. He would appreciate it very much it you didn’t throw beer bottles at him.
Name the mascot from pictures FFPE. We want the name of the mascot, not the team
ANSWER: YoUDee/Chief Moccanooga/Bucky/Big Red/Tim/Rhett
8. Name the album from an image of its cover FFPE
ANSWER:Breakfast In America/Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots/Bad Hair Day/You Are The Quarry/Odelay
9. Usually, I just skip past the opening credits using Tivo. If you do this too, you probably won’t be able to name these
TV shows from their openings FTPE
ANSWER: Scooby-Doo/The Sopranos /Dexter
10. Who can think of Blind Melon’s No Rain without remembering that damn Bee Girl? Or Aerosmith’s Crazy without
Alicia Silverstone? Or Limp Biskit’s Nookie without vomiting? Name the song from the music video FFPE.
ANSWER: Thank You/Enter Sandman/Losing My Religion/Hurt/California Love/Coffee and TV
11. I can haz DVD? I’ve…altered various DVD cases with….well. You’ll just have to look. FFPE with an additional 5
for all, name the movies that I’ve defaced
ANSWER: Rounders/Stand By Me/The Paper Chase/Sneakers/Red Heat
12. This one goes out to da ladiez. Oh yeah. We got some hotties who like to sing sexy songs for you, all you’ve gotta
do s name them FFPE
ANSWER: Pete Wentz/Michael Buble/Adam Levine/Justin Hawkins/Chris Daughtry/Jack Johnson
13. Name the movie from a famous scene FFPE
ANSWER: Jurassic Park/Casino Royale/Superbad/Pirates of the Caribbean 3:At World’s End/UHF
14. Athletes can be really pretty when they’re not totally sweaty and gross. Name these ladies who clean up real nice
FFPE
ANSWER: Amanda Beard /Martina Hingis /Misti May / Carly Patterson/ Ekaterina Gordeeva / Sue Bird
15. Drummers get no respect. You probably wouldn’t even recognize, say…6 images of totally awesome drummers. So
instead, name the rock band they play for FFPE
ANSWER: Rush/Green Day/The Roots/The Police/The E Street Band(Don’t accept Max Weinberg 7, I said
ROCK band)/Red Hot Chili Peppers
16. Don’t you wish that certain movies ended a little differently? We’ve got 6 images from movies…not really images,
more like….drawings of better endings for movies. Name them FFPE
ANSWER: Terminator 2/Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels/The Shawshank Redemption/Chasing Amy/Pi
17. Some people should just pay a barber to take care of their hair. Name the professional athlete who’s obviously doing
their own hair FFPE, with an additional five for all
ANSWER: Troy Polamalu/ Alexi Lalas /Bronson Arroyo /Johnny Damon /Ben Wallace
18. Where would your favorite superhero be without their awesome gadgets? FFPE, name the really cool toys that you
wish were real FFPE
ANSWER: Infinity Gauntlet/Cosmic Cube/Mjolnir/M’Kraan Crystal/Quinjet/Samaritan
19. Name the videogame from the map FFPE
ANSWER: The Legend of Zelda/Fallout/Myst/Silent Hill/Ultima
20. You should eat your vegetables. You probably don’t, so try your best to name the veggie FFPE
ANSWER:Radicchio/Bok Choy/Rhubarb/Kale/Parsnip
21. Visual Bonus. For each of these band names, place umlauts in the correct locations FTPE.
A. (Umlaut should be over the second "o")
B. (Umlaut should be over the "y")
C. (Umlaut should be over the "n")
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