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Cottage Bowl Packet 6

COTTAGE BOWL PACKET 6

Written by Duncan Chalmers, Elizabeth Robson Gordon, Izzy Izumi, Max Johnstone, Stuart Macdonald, Nick Penner, Connor Pierotti, Shelby Robert, Olivia Seto, Joe Su, Gennesse Walker-Scace.

Edited by Nick Penner, Joe Su, et al.

1. One of these animals was “eating all Mum’s roses in the moonlight” in a song written by the Wiggles about a character named Dorothy. A substitute teacher for Ms. Lenhart teaches his class a lesson related to these animals. One Youtube video of these creatures concludes in a depressed looking one of these animals after another one of these animals says “yee”. Baby Bop and BJ are examples of these from a TV series whose main character is purple. For 10 points, name these extinct reptiles, of which Barney may be a T. rex. ANSWER: Dinosaurs (antiprompt on specific types of dinosaurs)

2. This player was the first player to win the NBA sportsmanship award, doing so in 2012 and 2013. This player retired as the third all-time in triple doubles and three point field goals and second all-time in assists and steals. This point guard helped lead Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks to the 2011 NBA championship. In 2013, the season after his retirement, this player became coach of one of his former teams. For 10 points, name this player for Dallas, New Jersey, Phoenix, and New York, and current Milwaukee Bucks coach. ANSWER: Jason Kidd

3. Sean Yazbeck won Season 3 of this show, while Stefani Schaeffer won Season 6. Team names on this show have included Apex and Mosaic. In this show’s first episode, Sam tried to sell a single glass of lemonade for $1,000. After winning season 3 of this show, Kendra Todd got hired to manage the Palm Beach Mansion project. Billed as the “world’s toughest job interview”, recent seasons have adopted a “Celebrity” format. Hosted by Donald Trump, for 10 points name this reality show known for the phrase “You’re fired!” ANSWER: The Apprentice

4. Designed by Lucas Pope, this video game has twenty possible endings. The anti-government group EZIC appears in this game, and at the end of each in-game day the player must set a family budget. A number of moral dilemmas appear in this game, such as whether to accept bribes as part of the player’s job. Terrorist attacks rise as the game goes on, as do the number of rules the player must follow. This game is set in the fictional Eastern European country of Arstotzka. For 10 points name this acclaimed indie puzzle game, in which you play as an immigration officer. ANSWER: Papers, Please

5. In this show’s pilot, Lem is cryogenically frozen in an unethical experiment. The protagonist’s daughter Rose often serves as the voice of reason on this show, despite being 8 years old. Absurd commercials for fake products and technologies by the central company open most episodes of this show. Recurring guest stars on this show include Mark Deklin as Mordor the Unforgiving. In this show Ted Crisp and Veronica Palmer work for the super- corporation Veridian Dynamics. Starring Jay Harrington and Portia di Rossi, for 10 points, name this dark sitcom. ANSWER: Better Off Ted

6. One character in this film defines power as “when we have every justification to kill, and we don’t”. In this film, the main character bribes a guard with a bag of diamonds, and asks a group of soldiers to return home as “men instead of murders”. Ben Kingsley plays Itzhak in this film, while Ralph Fiennes plays Amon. Based off a bestselling Australian book, this movie was filmed mostly in black and white. For 10 points name this 1993 film about a German businessman saving Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. ANSWER: Schindler’s List

7. The main and featured artist on this song never met until they performed it live at the 2010 MTV VMAs. A sequel to this song, titled “Part II” used this song’s original beat. This Grammy nominated song expresses its singer’s disillusionment with fame, even though the song is from its artist’s debut album. In this song, B.o.B. says “somebody take me back to the days/Before this was a job, before I got paid. For 10 points name this song, in which Hayley Williams asks if we could pretend that the title objects “In the night sky are like shooting stars”? ANSWER: “Airplanes” 8. While generally uncoordinated, this character is a skilled badminton player. He studied electrical engineering at MIT, and he had a girlfriend named Liz from 1994 to 1996. This character’s mother frequently misunderstands his job, believing he works at a railroad. This cartoon character lives with an anthropomorphic dog and rat, and his tie has an unusual upward curve. His coworkers include Carol, Wally, and Alice, and he reports to a nameless Pointy- Haired Boss. For 10 points name this cartoon character, the protagonist of a namesake comic by Scott Adams. ANSWER: Dilbert

9. In this movie, despite the female lead’s intention to keep her relationship secret, Vicki sees her “sucking the lips off” the male lead’s head. One character in this movie works at the restaurant Dancing Zorba’s. Challenges leading up to the titular event include misspelling the mother of the groom’s name and two characters getting drunk on ouzo. After learning that Ian is a vegetarian, Aunt Voula declares “Oh, that’s okay. I make lamb!” For 10 points name this romantic comedy about the marriage of Ian Miller and “Toula” Portokalos. ANSWER: My Big Fat Greek Wedding

10. One character exclaims “Wildcats Number 1” in this show’s pilot to avoid being pulled over by cops. In another episode, Ronny encounters racism when trying to become a photographer for the school news. The series finale, “Ode to Joy”, featured the wedding of David and Donna. Partially centred on the culture shocked experience when twins Brandon and Brenda move to California, the show starred Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry, and Jason Priestley. For 10 points name this teen drama, named in part for a zip code. ANSWER: Beverly Hills, 90210 (do not prompt on or accept partial answer)

11. This album was written and recorded while its artist was under house arrest for weapons charges. This album’s name comes from the fact the artist wrote his lyrics down as he composed them, unusual given his freestyle background. This album’s first single “No Matter What”, was released in April 2008, while this album also launched singles “Dead and Gone” and “Whatever You Like”. This album’s top single was dedicated to American troops abroad, that song was “Live Your Life”. For 10 points name this album, the 6th studio album by T.I. ANSWER: Paper Trail

12. In his first speaking role, this actor played nomadic cowboy Rance Brett in 1931’s The Painted Desert. Later in his career he played Colonel Ben Allison in The Tall Men and “Gay” Langland in The Misfits. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in Mutiny on the Bounty, playing Fletcher Christian. In his most famous role, while playing Rhett Butler he told Scarlett O’Hara “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” For 10 points name this actor who starred in Gone with the Wind. ANSWER: Clark Gable

13. The first known one of these installations was at Sea World San Diego. In Anachronox, to get PAL-18’s best weapon, you have to let him play in one of these structures for four hours. At the failed DashCon, organizers attempted to placate attendees by offering them “one extra hour” in one of these. A staple of McDonald’s PlayPlaces, on The Big Bang Theory Sheldon hides from Leonard in one of these while repeatedly shouting “Bazinga!” For 10 points, name this type of enclosure filled with plastic spheres. ANSWER: Ball Pit (accept equivalents such as Ball Crawl, Ball Pool, or Ball Pond)

14. David Feherty once described this golfer’s swing as being like “an octopus falling out of a tree”. This man led the 2012 U.S. Open after 54 holes, but two late bogies led him to finish 4th. At the 2014 Ryder Cup this American lost his singles match to Sergio Garcia. In 2010, this man was runner up money leader, but he won the Tour Championship by one stroke and was named PGA Player of the Year. This golfer’s only major win came at the 2003 U.S. Open. For 10 points name this current world Number 3 golfer, nicknamed The Grinder. ANSWER: Jim Furyk

15. This show’s spinoff Checking In lasted only 4 episodes. On this show, Roxie Roker played Helen Willis and Ned Wertimer played Ralph Hart. One of the main characters owned a dry cleaning business, and Lionel married Jessica in this show’s 3rd season. This show controversially ended without a proper series finale. Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford played the central couple on this show, George and Louise. For 10 points name this sitcom, whose theme song declared that “We’re moving on up/To the East Side”. ANSWER: The Jeffersons 16. Jose Rijos reportedly had this done to him 5 times, causing him to miss 5 seasons between 1995 and 2001. Though most commonly undergone by baseball pitchers, Jake Delhomme underwent this procedure in 2007. Eric Gange is the only man to win a Cy Young after having this done, and Dr. Lewis Yocum claimed this technique to be 90% successful overall as of 2012. Pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe (JOE-BE), for 10 points name this surgery to repair the Ulnar Collateral Ligament, named for a star Dodgers pitcher. ANSWER: Tommy John Surgery

17. Due to contractual issues, this song was solely credited to the band’s bassist, Steve Harris. This song was re- released in 2002 to raise money for its drummer’s MS charity. The lyrics to this song include “Out on the plains we gave him hell”. This song declares “Enslaving the young and destroying the old” and previously asserts “The only good Indians are tame”. Detailing a colonial conflict, this was the first single off the album The Number of the Beast. For 10 points name this metal song by Iron Maiden. ANSWER: “Run to the Hills”

NOTE: Description acceptable. 18. In this specific scene from a movie, Kanye West’s character gets an idea for a music video when he notices Harrison Ford transform into a Were-hyena. Also in this movie scene, Sacha Baron Cohen knights the members of the BBC, while Jim Carey sharpens his blades. A Minotaur and the Ghost of Stonewall Jackson are present at this scene, and Entertainment News personnel are played by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. For 10 points, name this scene, a climactic fight after which Ron Burgundy attends his son’s piano recital. ANSWER: Anchor Battle from Anchorman 2 (accept anything that includes the notion of fighting and the correct movie)

19. This stadium’s location was chosen to be accessible by both Light Rail Transit and Interstate 25. Every NFL game here since 2001 has sold out, and fans boo the empty seats when attendance is announced. Other traditions of this place include the “In-Com-Plete!” chant and stomping on steel floors to create a namesake “thunder”. Field goals are easier here due to this stadium’s high altitude. An MLS team played here until moving to Commerce City, Colorado in 2007. For 10 points name this home of the Denver Broncos. ANSWER: Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium (accept either underlined part. Do not accept Invesco Field)

20. Originally founded as The Primettes, this vocal group’s debut album included a cover of Smokey Robinson’s “Your Heart Belongs to Me”. Florence Ballard was kicked out of this group in 1967 and replaced by Cindy Birdsong. Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote many of this group’s songs, including “Stop! In the Name of Love”. This group had 12 number 1 singles, including “Baby Love”, “Someday We’ll Be Together”, and “You Can’t Hurry Love” For 10 points name this Motown group, featuring Diana Ross. ANSWER: The Supremes

TB. This band announced their break up in 2011; their final album was Collapse into Now. One of this group’s songs features the line “But that was just a dream”. Another song by this band, from the album Green, declares “I’ve had my fun and now it’s to serve your conscience overseas”. A third song of theirs proclaims “If you think you’ve had too much/Of this life, well hang on” and the music video for that song shows a traffic jam on I-10. For 10 points name this band behind songs “Losing My Religion”, “Orange Crush”, and “Everybody Hurts”, led by Michael Stipe. ANSWER: R.E.M. COTTAGE BOWL BONUSES 6

1. Time for the mythology bonus! Name some things about the video game Age of Mythology, for 10 points each: [10] This Atlantean Admiral is the principal character of the main AOM campaign. Originally dispatched to retrieve a stolen trident, he later defeats Gargarensis and becomes a demi-god. ANSWER: Arkantos [10] This god is the default for Greek players. His bonuses include faster hoplites plus a higher favour cap, and his archaic age god power is the bolt. ANSWER: Zeus [10] This game developer created Age of Mythology, along with the Age of Empires game series. Closed in 2009, former employees created Robot Entertainment soon afterwards. ANSWER: Ensemble Studios

2. For 10 points each: name some unusual rap feuds: [10] This rapper took on “Weird Al” Yankovich for parodying his song with “Amish Paradise”. It was speculated this artist started the dispute in order to advance his career, which clearly didn’t work. ANSWER: Coolio [10] Hospin released this odd diss track in 2014, where he takes on Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and dozens of others. This song’s music video shows Hospin skateboard in New York City and demonstrating the title action. ANSWER: “Sag My Pants” [10] Ironically, this rapper started his biggest beef by saying he HATED beefing, unlike stupid 50 Cent. After fighting on Twitter, Fiddy said he’d never even heard of this artist before this man joined the Coke Boys. ANSWER: French Montana 3. Quotes from this speech include “You obviously don’t have a child!” For 10 points each: [10] Name this 2007 rant, in which an Oklahoma State football coach defends one of his players, named for a 5 word phrase where the coach identifies both his gender and his age. ANWE: I’m a man! I’m 40! [10] This man delivered the speech. He is still the head coach at Oklahoma State, where he also played from 1986 to 1989. ANSWER: Mike Gundy [10] The demotion of this quarterback to backup was the inspiration for the tirade. A four star recruit, he later transferred to Texas Southern and played in the AFL with the Tulsa Talons. ANSWER: Bobby Reid

4. A song about this starts with how the singer goes clubbing after balling, then is hugging, hungry, walking down the street, and getting grumpy. For 10 points each: [10] Give this type of cuisine whose typical dessert actually has its origins in California. ANSWER: Chinese food [10] This is the biggest fast-food Chinese franchise in the United States. It opened its first Canadian branch in Ottawa in 2013. Do not confuse this franchise with Ben Zhang and Jialin Ding. ANSWER: Panda Express [10] This Chinese dish from Szechuan consists of ground meat with sauce over vermicelli, whose appearance evokes it’s given name. ANSWER: Ants Climbing up a Tree or Ma Yi Shang Shu (or any description mentioning ants climbing trees)

5. This movie’s official box office figure fails to reflect a $10 rebate given to the makeup artist. For 10 points each, [10] Name this movie, the lowest grossing movie of all time. This movie’s name is an allusion to a rural street in the Mojave desert, while in the movie Grant and Melissa bury Joey near the titular thoroughfare. ANSWER: Zyzzyx Road [10] For some reason, this Grey’s Anatomy star appeared in Zyzzyx Road. Her other roles include Holly Berenson in Life as We Know It, and she starred in and executive produced the romantic comedy The Ugly Truth. ANSWER: Katherine Heigl [10] Heigl also appeared in this romantic comedy, a series of vignettes set on the title holiday. In this movie Hailey and Seth reconcile, and Sam sees a woman in New York City who he’d kissed exactly one year ago. ANSWER: New Year’s Eve 6. Forget the 2014 FIFA World Cup, name some things about UEFA Euro 2012 for 10 points each: [10] This nation won Euro 2012. This country had won Euro 2008, as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup. ANSWER: Spain [10] This Spanish midfielder was named the Player of the Tournament. Playing for Barcelona since 2002, he was named to the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament and won the Silver Boot. ANSWER: Andrés Iniesta NOTE: Two answers required. [10] The two countries co-hosted Euro 2012. One country made their debut at Euro 2008 but that country had finished 8th at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, while the other finished 3rd at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. ANSWER: Ukraine and Poland

7. During a viral video, this character appears to instant message Duncan. For 10 points each: [10] Name this cartoon character. In the HEYYEYAAEYAAAEYAEYAA viral video, this character appears to sing the 4 Non Blondes song “What’s Up?” with Skeletor adding the trademark “MYAAH!” ANSWER: Prince Adam (accept He-Man) [10] In another viral video about cartoon character’s singing songs, this YouTuber redoes the song “The Monster” as characters from Family Guy. He also sang Arian Grande’s “Problem” with South Park voices. ANSWER: Mikey Bolts [10] In this Potter Puppet Pals episode, the main characters all sing their names over the titular sound. The source of that titular song is revealed to be a pipe bomb left by Voldemort. ANSWER: “The Mysterious Ticking Noise”

8. This show has promoted concepts such as “Eskimo Brothers” and “Forever Unclean!” For 10 points each: [10] Name this semi-improvised comedy about a group of friends who play fantasy football together in Chicago. Its stars include Nick Kroll, Paul Scheer, and Katie Aselton. ANSWER: The League [10] On The League, Jon Lajoie plays this character. Perpetually stoned and terrible at fantasy football, he engages in a variety of zany jobs and musical endeavours throughout the series. ANSWER: Taco MacArthur (prompt on last name) [10] One of Taco’s most memorable jobs was importing and vending this beverage. Made with the genitalia of deers, dogs, and snakes, it serves as an overwhelmingly powerful aphrodisiac. ANSWER: Three Penis Wine

9. Under the name Paul Raven, he produced songs by The Poets. For 10 points each: [10] Name this British glam rocker. His songs include "Do You Wanna Touch Me", "I Love You Love Me Love", and "Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again". ANSWER: Gary Glitter [10] This Gary Glitter song is frequently associated with sports and movie montages. Also known as "The Hey! Song", this predominantly instrumental song has been used in Boyhood, Like Mike, and The Fanatics. ANSWER: "Rock and Roll Part 2" [10] Glitter was arrested in 1999 for being in possession of this illegal thing. Other musicians accused of having this illegal thing include Pete Townshend, David Templing, and Ian Watkins. ANSWER: Child Pornography

10. This movie asked pressing questions like "If you're from Africa, why are you white?" For 10 points each: [10] Name this 2004 movie. Lindsay Lohan plays Cady Heron in this film, while Rachel McAdams' Regina George exclaims "Boo, you whore!" ANSWER: Mean Girls [10] This woman was the screenwriter for Mean Girls, as well as playing Ms. Norbury. Her other movie roles include Nadya in Muppets Most Wanted and Claire in Date Night. ANSWER: Tina Fey [10] Mean Girls was based on this work by Rosalind Wiseman. Originally a self-help book, this work describes high school cliques, aggressive female behaviour, and how to deal with them. ANSWER: Queen Bees and Wannabes 11. You’ll probably do this eventually. For 10 points each, name some things about painting rooms: [10] Before you paint, you’ll want to apply a layer of this substance first. This undercoat helps the paint stick to the walls, while protecting the surface underneath. ANSWER: Primer [10] This brand of paints is made by AkzoNobel, and has a sheepdog as its mascot. Its lines of paint include Lifemaster, Diamond, and Weatherguard, while their slogans include “#ChangeYourStory”. ANSWER: Dulux [10] If you were painting with water based paint, you’d to use this type of cutter brush. A full bodied brush that comes in flat and angeled types, this type of cutter brush is primarily used for painting doorframes and trim. ANSWER: Sash Cutter Brush (prompt on partial answer)

12. Perhaps no baseball team is as full of tradition as the Chicago Cubs. For 10 points each: [10] Since 1914, the Cubs have played their home games at this stadium. Known as the Friendly Confines, notable features include the ivy covered outfield wall and hand-turned scoreboard. ANSWER: Wrigley Field (do not accept Wrigley Park or Wrigley Stadium. Prompt on Weeghman Park) [10] This radio broadcaster spent 17 years as the voice of the Cubs. Known for his oversized, wide rim glasses and infectious smile, he traditionally led the singing of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the 7th inning stretch. ANSWER: Harry Caray [10] This journeyman outfielder also spent time with the A’s and the Dodgers, but is in Cubs lore for an incident in which he saved an American flag from being burned in centerfield. ANSWER: Rick Monday

13. This man co-authored the book Child Honouring: How to Turn this World Around. For 10 points each: [10] Name this children's singer and folk musician. He recorded a version of "Down by the Bay", as well as original songs like "Evergreen, Everblue" and "Bananaphone". ANSWER: Raffi [10] Raffi wrote this hit song about the titular infantile water-based mammal. The lyrics encourage the title creature to "swim so wild and swim so free". ANSWER: "Baby Beluga" [10] Aside from his children's songs, Raffi recorded this spiritual album in 2009. Subtitled "Songs for conscious evolution", guest artists on this CD include Laurel Murphy and Randy Bachman. ANSWER: Communion

14. One frequent gag on this show involves Bernard going unnoticed in the background. For 10 points each: [10] Name this sitcom, about an eccentric family of six. Focused on the genius third son of the family, on this show Bryan Cranston played Hal and Erik Per Sullivan played Dewey. ANSWER: Malcolm in the Middle [10] This actor played the titular character on the show. Starring as Nelson on Blast Vegas, this child actor put his acting career on hold in 2008 to pursue a race car driving career. ANSWER: Frankie Muniz [10] This character was born at the end of Season 4, making him the new youngest son. Though an infant, this character is shown as highly intelligent and disrespectful of Lois. ANSWER: Jamie

15. This man's movie roles include Kale in A Perfect Getaway. For 10 points each: [10] Name this Australian movie actor. This man played Curt in The Cabin in the Woods, Sam in Ca$h, and most notably has played Thor in Marvel movies since 2011. ANSWER: Chris Hemsworth (prompt on last name) [10] Hemsworth played James Hunt in this 2013 Ron Howard film. Centred on two rival Formula One drivers, Christian McKay plays Lord Hesketh and David Calder plays Louis Stanley in this film. ANSWER: Rush [10] This German actor plays Hemsworth's rival Niki Lauda in Rush. His English language roles include Alex in Good Bye Lenin and Daniel Domscheit-Berg in The Fifth Estate. ANSWER: Daniel Bruhl 16. This show was first broadcast on NBC, then ABC, but currently airs on CBS. For 10 points each: [10] Name this game show, long hosted by Bob Barker. This show frequently invites individuals to "Come on down!" as they are "the next contestant" on this show. ANSWER: The Price is Right [10] This game on The Price is Right involves a hiker climbing a 25 step mountain as contestants make incorrect guesses. This game is accompanied by yodelling music. ANSWER: Cliff Hangers [10] This man was announcer on The Price is Right from 2004 to 2010 following the death of Rod Roddy. A guest announcer for Wheel of Fortune in 2010, he also narrated Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza. ANSWER: Rich Fields

17. This country singer was a member of the supergroup The Highwaymen. For 10 points each: [10] Name this country singer with hit songs like "Jole Blon" and "Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)". This man's career was derailed by a cocaine addiction in the 80s, and he passed away in 2002. ANSWER: Waylon Jennings [10] Jennings had a hit with his cover of this Don Williams song, recorded for the album The Ramblin' Man. This song says of the title female "Fate should have made you a gentleman's wife". ANSWER: "Amanda" [10] Throughout the 1970s, Jennings frequently worked with this female artist on songs like "I Ain't the One". Her solo work includes the song "I'm Not Lisa". ANSWER: Jessi Cotler

18. For 10 points each, name some captains of the New York Rangers. [10] The most recent ex-Rangers captain, he was traded at the 2014 deadline to Tampa Bay for Martin St. Louis. He was the first New York state native to be Rangers captain. ANSWER: Ryan Callahan [10] Mark Messier captained the Rangers to win the Stanley Cup in this year. The team’s most recent championship, other players on this team include Nick Kypreos and Craig MacTavish. ANSWER: 1994 [10] The Rangers first captain, he led them for 11 seasons and 2 Stanley Cups. Known as “The Original Ranger”, this Hall of Fame right winger holds the Rangers record for most hat tricks and coached the team in the early 1950s. ANSWER: Bill Cook

19. This show was based on the Israeli program Hatufim. For 10 points each: [10] Name this Showtime series, about CIA officer Carrie Mathison. This show's 4th Season, which debuted in October 2014, shifts the show's location to Iraq and Afghanistan. ANSWER: Homeland [10] This woman has won two Emmys for portraying Carrie Mathison on Homeland. She'd previously been Emmy nominated for playing Angela Chase on My So-Called Life. ANSWER: Clair Danes [10] This character, portrayed by Damian Lewis, is introduced as a former al-Qaeda prisoner of war. Later elected to Congress, he is revealed to be a double agent. ANSWER: Nicholas Brody (accept either underlined part

20. Film adaptations of this work include a 2013 version by Carlo Carlei. For 10 points each: [10] Name this frequently adapted dramatic work. In an early epic, Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer played the titular "star-crossed lovers" ANSWER: Romeo and Juliet [10] This director made 1996's Romeo + Juliet. This man's other major motion pictures include Australia and Moulin Rouge! ANSWER: Baz Luhrman [10] This woman played Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation. She played Marit in 1980's Virus, as well as Mary, Mother of Jesus, in 1977's TV Special Jesus of Nazareth. ANSWER: Olivia Hussey

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