Bayou-A-Drank 2012 Round 9 Questions by Mike Cheyne and the Tulane University Krewe of Quiz Bowl
TOSS-UPS
1. The first villain on this show was a little person who wielded a death ray and was named Mr. Big. A recurring line was one villain noting to his aide Shtarker, “we don’t” do certain things in their organization. One of the protagonist’s superiors was Admiral Harold Harmon Hargrave, who still believed Hoover was president. Supporting characters on this show included the bumbling Larabee and the intelligent robot, Hymie. The villains on this show generally worked for Siegfried, the vice president of KAOS [chaos]. The main character would at times attempt to use the ill-advised Cone of Silence, used the catch phrase “Sorry about that, Chief,” and frequently utilized a telephone built into his shoe. FTP, what is this sitcom about Agent 99 and the bumbling agent 86 or “Max,” spies who work for CONTROL? ANSWER: Get Smart
2. The music video for this song begins with an animated hand drawing another hand before eventually panning out to reveal an animated version of the lead singer; later in the video the lead singer appears lying down in a wood paneled room accompanied by his band members. That lead singer, Brandon Boyd, once said that this song is about “fear and making decisions from fear”. Released on the album Make Yourself, lyrics from this alternative rock chart topping single asks “so if I decide to waiver my chance to be one of the hive, will I choose water over wine and hold my own and [do the title action],” before finally stating that “Whatever tomorrow brings, I’ll be there, with open arms and open eyes”. FTP, what is this Incubus song titled after an action you can complete with a golf club or a car? ANSWER: “Drive”
3. This character’s first appearance was in the story “One of the Most Perfect Frame-Ups,” in which he takes over a gang after killing its leader. This villain once recruited the genius hunchback Harold Allnut, although Harold would later go to work for this man’s greatest enemy. In one animated appearance, this character is assisted by female accomplices known as the Kabuki Twins. He owns a club with an “iceberg” theme that was later destroyed by the Architect. He was reportedly inspired by the animal mascot for Kool cigarettes. This character’s father died of pneumonia after being caught in a downpour, explaining why he always carries about a certain object now. As a child, his only friends were his pet birds. FTP, who is this Batman villain played by Burgess Meredith in the 1960’s program, a character noted for his love of birds, fish, and umbrellas? ANSWER: The Penguin or Oswald Cobblepot (accept either underlined answer)
4. In 1977, this player homered on the last day of the season to join Reggie Smith, Ron Cey, and Steve Garvey with 30 homers and make the Dodgers the first team ever to have four 30 home run hitters in one season. On deck when Hank Aaron hit home run 715 in 1974, he reportedly joined Glenn Burke in participating in the first ever high five. This man is not Tony La Russa, but the Buzz Bissinger book Three Nights in August is about this manager. J.T. Snow saved this man’s son from being run over at the plate in the World Series. This manager won the 2002 NL pennant with the San Francisco Giants and was a game away from taking the Bartman-cursed 2003 Chicago Cubs to the World Series. FTP, who is this current manager of the Cincinnati Reds? ANSWER: Johnnie “Dusty” Baker Jr.
5. The film version of this musical added the song “Pet Me Poppa” and threw out a song performed by one character’s grandfather, Arvide, entitled “More I Cannot Wish You.” The first scene of this musical involves discussion over three entities named “Paul Revere,” “Epitaph,” and “Valentine.” In another scene, a character gets a woman drunk with a “Cuban milkshake” after taking her to Havana. The basic plot of this musical involves one character trying to romance the head of Save-a-Soul Mission, Sarah Brown. In one of its best known numbers, Nicely Nicely sings the revivalist song “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” while another song comes before a dice throw and is called “Luck Be a Lady.” FTP, what is this Broadway musical based on Damon Runyon stories featuring the gamblers Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson? ANSWER: Guys and Dolls
6. This character is first seen looking at the corpse of a cab driver and noting that “sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.” was trained by the Sharon Stone played Jo Marlowe and has a bipolar disorder suffering mother named Bernadette. During one story arc, this character almost has an affair with Dani Beck. His son is much younger than his other children and was born after his wife was in a serious car accident. This character left the show he was on after an episode in which Sister Peg was shot to death. This former Marine has five children, including the troubled Kathleen and Dickie. Frequently investigated by Internal Affairs for his angry treatment of suspects, he spends the majority of the series partnered with Detective Olivia Benson. FTP, who is this character played by Chris Meloni, a member of the title group on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit? ANSWER: Elliot Stabler (accept either underlined answer)
7. One song from this album includes the lyrics “all men come in these places, and the men are all the same.” A cover of an Al Green song on this album tells the listener that the singer is “lovin’ you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad.” Popular criticism of this 1984 album concluded that it “established [the singer]… as a genuine diva”. The first successful album since the singer divorced her husband and performing partner, it is widely considered to be her best effort. Songs from this album include one that asks “Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken” before asking a question; that song from this album is “What’s Love Got to Do With It”. FTP, what is this fifth studio album by Tina Turner with a title track that insists “I’ll do what you want me to do”? ANSWER: Private Dancer
8. This coach frequently feuded with general manager Ray Miron, who refused to replace Hardy Astrom, a player this man dubbed the “Swedish Sieve.” That battle occurred when he was coaching the Colorado Rockies and his team used the slogan “come to the fights and watch a Rockies game break out.” This man played just one game for the Boston Bruins and later coached that team during the departures of Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. He once got into an on-air argument with Ron MacLean about the war in Iraq and was threatened with a lawsuit after referring to Alpo Suhonen as “some kind of dog food.” He is best known for using catch phrases like “all you kids out there” and exhorting grit while hosting the “Coach’s Corner” segment. FTP, who is this flamboyantly dressed former coach and now commentator on Hockey Night in Canada? ANSWER: Don Cherry
9. At the end of this film, it is revealed one seemingly promiscuous character was actually waiting for her slight-frame soldier boyfriend the whole time. Another plot twist involves a songwriter, played by the real-life creator of the Chipmunks, inadvertently composing a piece that stops a suicide. In the climax, the protagonist foils the villain by continually setting off his flashbulbs, blinding him. In one striking shot, the murderous salesman Lars Thorwald suddenly looks straight at the viewer as he finally notices the protagonist’s apartment. Many characters in this film do not have names, including the dancer “Miss Torso” and the sad “Miss Lonelyhearts.” The protagonist begins his voyeuristic hobby after breaking his leg and being confined to a wheelchair. FTP, what is this Alfred Hitchcock movie in which a Jimmy Stewart played character thinks his neighbor is a murderer? ANSWER: Rear Window
10. Early in this man’s coaching career, he featured the “Louie and Bouie Show” of stars Louis Orr and Roosevelt Bouie. After his team made the Final Four in 1996, his players danced with announcer Al McGuire in a famous scene. In the 2005-06 season, his team won four games in four days to win a conference tournament, but was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA tournament by Texas A&M. That team featured this coach’s star player, Gerry McNamara. He holds the record for the most coaching wins at just one school and won a national championship with a team led by Carmelo Anthony. Recently criticized after his old assistant Bernie Fine was accused of child molestation, this man continues to be the longest-tenured Big East coach. FTP, who is this longtime coach of Syracuse’s basketball team? ANSWER: James “Jim” Boeheim
11. On this show, one character was once nicknamed “Do-Si-Do” in high school for his prowess in square dancing. The neighbor on this show is part of a family of identical quintuplets and is the antagonistic Mrs. Dabney. One character was for many years unwittingly legally named “Potty John.” That character has a backup band called the Vibe and works for Kwikki Chikki. The father on this show runs a pest control company, while the mother is a nurse with an insatiable desire for publicity. Recently on this show, the mother gave birth to Toby, who joins Gabe and P.J. as brothers in the family. Almost every episode of this show ends with Teddy saying the title phrase while recording a video diary for her younger sibling. FTP, what is this Disney Channel series about the Duncan family, who recently experienced the birth of their fourth child, the title character? ANSWER: Good Luck Charlie
12. “I don’t play football but I touchdown everywhere” is a line from a song by this artist featuring Chris Brown. He isn’t Alex Gaudino, but a 2008 single by this artist prominently samples the tenor sax riff and reggaeton beat from “Calabria.” That single, “International Love” features rapper Lil Jon, whose 2002 album Kingdom of Crunk marked this artist’s first appearance. In 2009 he was granted a key to the city of his hometown that also provides the name for his label Mr. 305 Inc. This rapper’s debut album was also titled after that city and is an acronym for “Money is a Major Issue”. In July this artist appeared at a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska and one of his songs was featured on the soundtrack to Men In Black III. FTP who is this Cuban-American rapper with hits including 2010’s “Bon, Bon” and 2009’s “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”? ANSWER: Pitbull or Armando Perez
13. This actor played a character first seen killing someone in Mexico in a film based on the novel The Feather Men. In another of his films, he attacks the abusive boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend Lacy, played by Charisma Carpenter. This actor played the French soccer coach murdered at the beginning of the 2006 The Pink Panther movie. In one of his films, his character only wants to retire with Anne but is forced by Sheikh Amr to mastermind complicated murders of the SAS agents who killed the sheikh’s son. In that film, this actor partnered with a Robert De Niro character and was stalked by a Clive Owen played agent. Besides starring as assassin Danny Bryce in Killer Elite, this man teamed with Sylvester Stallone as Lee Christmas in The Expendables. FTP, who is this English actor who played the lead role in the Transporter movies? ANSWER: Jason Statham
14. Two answers required. In one moment in this rivalry, one team’s personnel director Upton Bell became the other team’s GM and openly rooted for his old team to win so that coach John Mazur would be fired. In the 1980’s, Ron Meyer coached both teams in this rivalry. In one game in this rivalry, one team’s president could be heard shouting “Break his leg!” after Doug Flutie made an appearance in the game’s closing minutes. A one- point game in this rivalry featured a coach opting to go for it on 4th and 2 on his own 28 yard line instead of punting, which resulted in a turnover when Kevin Faulk failed to make a clean catch. In one playoff game in this rivalry, the losing team blew a 21-3 lead, culminating in Joseph Addai running in for a touchdown to give one side the lead. FTP, what is this NFL rivalry that featured Adam Vinatieri playing for both teams and was for many years represented by quarterbacks Tom Brady and the now departed Peyton Manning? ANSWER: Colts-Patriots rivalry or Indianapolis-New England
15. In this game, the main characters can learn special attacks which allow them to ride tigers and cows. The main character’s regular weapon is a pipe that can become a yo-yo when expanded. In two player mode, one character can ride on the other to form a “pigback attack.” Characters in this game enter a “Job Place,” where they can get paid $80 for painting and $100 for exterminating moles in a game of “Whack a Mole.” The best level in this game is the third one, in which players enter an amusement park featuring a quiz show and a race track. This sidescroller features the heroes trying to rescue Princess Yuki from the Otafu army. It may be best known for its series of mini-games, including a maze game and the ability to play Gradius. FTP, what is this bizarre Super Nintendo game in which Kid Ying and Dr. Yang travel throughout regions of Japan? ANSWER: The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (accept “Ganbare Goemon: Yukihime Kyuushutsu Emaki”)
16. The sequel to this film cast Billy Zane as a romantic diplomat and Brad Garrett as the imposing bodyguard “Uti.” One song in this film featured the made-up phrase “blue corn moon” and became a huge hit for Vanessa Williams, who sings it over the end credits. A dropped character was that of the turkey Redfeather, which was scrapped after the death of John Candy. A central plot point in this film is Thomas killing the jealous Kocoum. The corpulent villain, Ratcliffe, owns a dog named Percy, while the title character is advised by the talking tree, Grandmother Willow, and is helped by the raccoon Meeko. This film won an Oscar for its song “Colors of the Wind,” and it ends with the Mel Gibson voiced John Smith returning to England. FTP, what is this Disney movie about the title American Indian woman? ANSWER: Pocahontas
17. This player was the first to invoke the “ten-and-five rule” that allowed him to decline a trade to the California Angels. He was later sent to the American League in a trade for Steve Fisher and Steve Stone. This man is not a shortstop or a first baseman, but mourned the loss of fellow infielder Ken Hubbs, who died in a 1964 plane crash. He adopted a trademark clicking of his heels after wins in 1969, a season in which his team blew a massive lead to the Miracle New York Mets. This man’s anguished screaming of “OH NO!” after Brant Brown dropped a fly ball in the 1990’s is a popular Internet video. This player concealed having type 1 diabetes while active, which later resulted in him having both of his legs amputated. Continually failing to win Hall of Fame election, he referred to Wrigley Field supporters as his own Hall of Fame. FTP, who is this recently deceased Chicago Cubs third baseman and broadcaster, who was then posthumously elected to the Hall of Fame? ANSWER: Ronald Santo
18. When one star of this film was informed that a remake starring Justin Bieber was under consideration, she immediately wondered whether she or her costar would be replaced by the pop star. That costar, like Bieber, is a musician-turned-actor, with one of his songs, “The Illist” appearing on the soundtrack of this film. Also on the soundtrack is The Sundays’ song “Wild Horses” which is heard during a scene featuring a questionable act performed on a roller coaster. In another notable scene from this film, one protagonist is seen beating himself in order to frame his girlfriend’s concerned father, a man played by William Petersen. FTP, what is this 1996 thriller starring Mark Wahlberg as the controlling and murderous boyfriend of Reese Witherspoon? ANSWER: Fear
19. The lead singer of this band is the only person credited on all of their songs except for three, including one that samples a waltz from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Customers in music stores have been known to play the saxophone introduction to another one of their songs when testing instruments; that song is “Your Latest Trick.” This band is credited with recording the first CD to sell one million copies. The most popular single from that album by this band begins with vocals by Sting and inspired a music video that saw them in rotoscoped neon clothing and computer-animated movers installing “microwave ovens” and “custom kitchen deliveries.” “Walk of Life” and “So Far Away” are other songs by this band, while their first hit song featured Mark Knopfler singing about the “Sultans of Swing.” FTP, what was this British rock band behind the album Brothers in Arms and the song “Money for Nothing”? ANSWER: Dire Straits
20. This character once killed the possibly demonic fetishist Donnie Pfaster, pondering if she was called by God to do so. She was nicknamed “Starbuck” as a child and owned a dog named Queequeg, which was eaten either by an alligator or a sea monster. Like Chris Ray, this character went to Maryland, but unlike Chris Ray, she graduated, after writing a thesis on Einstein’s Twin Paradox. This character’s sister was killed by two men including Alex Krycek. She always wears a gold cross necklace, as a sign of her somewhat lapsed Catholic faith, which she came back to while undergoing cancer treatments. This character gave birth to a son named William, who had telekinetic powers, and she was once abducted by aliens collaborating with government conspirators. FTP, who is this Gillian Anderson played character, a FBI agent on The X-Files? ANSWER: Dana Scully (accept either underlined answer) BONI
1. There were sixty two of these books published from 1992 to 1997. FTPE: 1) Name this ubiquitous children’s horror series authored by R.L. Stine. It began with Welcome to Dead House. ANSWER: Goosebumps 2) The final of the original Goosebumps books was the fourth in a series dealing with this monstrous slime. It was first seen in the third Goosebumps book where it is mistaken for a can of novelty slime. ANSWER: Monster Blood 3) This series, also written by Stine, was a horror series intended for a slightly older audience, and thus featured more blood and gore. It took place at a fictional location in the town of Shadyside. ANSWER: Fear Street [accept anything with the words Fear Street in it]
2. This actress played high school student Zoe Bean on the show Zoe, Duncan. Jack, and Jane, which was later retooled to just be called Zoe. FTPE: 1) Name this actress who played Molly Shannon’s self-absorbed daughter on the American version of Kath and Kim. She is probably best known for her film roles, such as playing the naïve Cecile in Cruel Intentions and the pyrokinetic Liz Sherman in Hellboy. ANSWER: Selma Blair or Selma Blair Beitner 2) Blair can currently be seen on the FX series Anger Management, whose star is this former Two and a Half Men actor noted for such now-passé catchphrases as “Duh! Winning!” ANSWER: Charlie Sheen or Carlos Irwin Estevez 3) After playing Jack on Zoe, Duncan, Jack, and Jane, Michael Rosenbaum went on to play the son of Lionel and eventual enemy of the protagonist on this recently concluded series that originated on the WB. ANSWER: Smallville
3. Name the following people listed on Conservapedia’s “Greatest Conservative Sports Stars,” FTPE: 1) This Texas Rangers slugger is on the list, with his story of being a born-again Christian compelling to conservatives like Glenn Beck. He seems to habitually lose his bat while swinging. ANSWER: Josh Hamilton 2) This football coach, whose son is a Virginia politician, reportedly once ran a trick plan on request of Richard Nixon. A longtime coach of the Redskins and Rams, this man coached the Washington team that lost to the undefeated Dolphins team of 1972. ANSWER: George Allen 3) This outfielder was best known for being the first selection in the inaugural MLB First-Year Player Draft and also for saving an American flag from being burned at Dodger Stadium in a 1976 game. ANSWER: Rick Monday Jr.
4. Name some frustrating NES games that annoyed the hell out of me as a kid FTPE: 1) I had a hard time beating the second in this venerable series starring vampire hunter Simon Belmont. In the third game in this series, you could also play as Dracula’s son Alucard. ANSWER: Castlevania 2) These ratbastard underwater beings in the original Legend of Zelda popped up all the time to shoot fireballs at you and were very tough to kill. In Link to the Past, their king is a rather benign fellow, and in Ocarina of Time, they are allies, not enemies. ANSWER: Zoras 3) This impossible series featured as its star a knight named Kuros. He runs around trying to collect treasure and magical items. Its sequel, Ironsword, was notable for featuring Fabio portraying Kuros on its game cover. ANSWER: Wizards and Warriors
5. This movie has an early joke about the “first critic,” which involves a caveman urinating on artwork. FTPE: 1) Name this film whose other gags include Moses dropping a tablet, resulting in only ten, not fifteen commandments, and a musical number about the Spanish Inquisition. ANSWER: History of the World, Part I 2) History of the World was directed by this filmmaker, whose other comedies include Spaceballs and Blazing Saddles. ANSWER: Mel Brooks or Melvin Kaminsky 3) The ending of History of the World features a preview for the nonexistent sequel, which promises segments about Vikings and these other two situational jokes. Name either. ANSWER: Hitler on Ice or Jews in Space (accept either underlined answer)
6. The plot of this film involves a satellite fragment containing millions of classified images landing in Australia. FTPE: 1) Name this film in which the title character becomes involved after the fragment is eaten by a large animal. The lead actor plays a version of himself who fights CIA agents. ANSWER: The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (accept “The Crocodile Hunter Movie”) 2) The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course was released by in the U.S. by this film studio, which replaced their usual Leo the Lion logo in the opening credits with a crocodile. ANSWER: MGM (accept “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer”) 3) Another Australian film is this 1994 movie in which Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp play drag queens who travel across the Outback in the title tour bus. It has lots of ABBA songs. ANSWER: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
7. This musician’s song “This Is It” was used as a theme for the NCAA basketball tournament in 1980 and 1981. FTPE: 1) Name this singer who recorded many successful ‘80s movie themes, such as the title song in Footloose, “I’m Alright” from Caddyshack, and “Danger Zone” from Top Gun. He was the former partner of Jim Messina. ANSWER: Kenny Loggins 2) This Loggin song was written for his brother, who is named in the song title, in response to the birth of Loggins’ nephew. It is best remembered for the lyric “even though we ain’t got money, I’m so in love with you, honey.” ANSWER: “Danny’s Song” 3) Loggins won a Grammy after writing “What a Fool Believes” with this man, a former member of the Doobie Brothers. He sang “This Is It” with Loggins and “On My Own” with Patti LaBelle. ANSWER: Michael McDonald
8. This show featured Melanie Griffith in the recurring role of Bunny Baxter. FTPE: 1) Name this 2007 CBS flop program whose main character wanted to run a casino in the title Nevada location. Hugh Jackman produced and played the lead’s rival, and the show was also noted for featuring musical numbers. ANSWER: Viva Laughlin 2) Viva Laughlin was cancelled after two episodes, which does place it ahead of the 2008 CBS flop Secret Talents of the Stars, which in its only episode, featured this Star Trek veteran and portrayer of Sulu performing country songs, which prompted Brokeback Mountain jokes. ANSWER: George Takei 3) Another star of Viva Laughlin, Madchen Amick, appeared as a government official in two episodes of this now concluded USA series. A major favorite of Cody Voight, it stars Mary McMcCormack as a Deputy U.S. Marshal working for the Federal Witness Protection Program. ANSWER: In Plain Sight
9. This film features French Stewart as a technical sergeant. FTPE: 1) Name this Roland Emmerich film in which an alien life form possesses a human youth and becomes the god “Ra.” Ra rules another galaxy with goons who dress up like Anubis and Horus, until a special forces team shows up to help overthrow him. ANSWER: Stargate 2) In Stargate, Ra is played by this androgynous looking English actor, whose looks were exploited for his genderbending role in this 1992 film in which Forest Whitaker’s girlfriend is actually a man, baby. ANSWER: The Crying Game 3) Emmerich also directed the Mel Gibson historical film The Patriot, in which the villainous Colonel Tavington is played by this actor, who also played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. ANSWER: Jason Isaacs 10. This athlete is married to former Playboy Playmate and Price is Right model Heather Kozar. No, he is not Bernie Kozar. FTPE: 1) Name this All-American quarterback from the University of Kentucky. He was the Cleveland Browns’ first non- expansion draft pick when they were revived in 1999 and was starting when the Browns made their last postseason appearance after the 2002 season. ANSWER: Tim Couch 2) Couch displaced this man as Browns starting quarterback. A Heisman winner and one-time Eagles starter, he threw seven interceptions in his first start as a Detroit Lion in the 2001 season. ANSWER: Ty Detmer 3) The new Cleveland Browns were created a few years after the original Browns moved to this city, where they would win a Super Bowl under coach Brian Billick and stars like Ray Lewis. ANSWER: Baltimore
11. General description is okay. This text was written by Ernest Leiser and not the man who delivered it. FTPE: 1) Name this February 27, 1968, text in which the speaker urged viewers to accept that a certain situation was “mired in stalemate.” It prompted Lyndon Johnson to reportedly bemoan losing Middle America. ANSWER: Walter Cronkite’s report on Vietnam (accept descriptions or equivalents, if anyone says “Report from Vietnam: Who, What, When, Where, Why?” that’s both impressive and correct) 2) Cronkite was succeeded as CBS Evening News anchorman by this man, who eventually left the position after his reputation suffered due to a scandal involving potentially dubious documents related to George W. Bush’s Texas Air National Guard service record. ANSWER: Dan Rather Jr. 3) Cronkite hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics after this sportscaster suffered a breakdown. The longtime host of ABC’s Wide World of Sports, he was praised for his sensitive work covering the Munich Olympics hostage crisis. ANSWER: Jim McKay or James McManus
12. This man played gang leader Big Fate in the film Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. FTPE: 1) Name this rapper who had such successful albums as Man vs. Machine and Weapons of Mass Destruction. He is probably better known for his acting career, including serving as host of Pimp My Ride. ANSWER: Xzibit or Alvin Nathaniel Joiner 2) In reference to hosting Pimp My Ride, an Internet meme features Xzibit saying nonsensical phrases which always begin with this string of six words, a reference to how most episodes of the show end. ANSWER: “Yo dawg I heard you like…” (accept “Yo dawg we heard you like”) 3) Xzibit performed on this Dr. Dre produced Snoop Dogg song from the album No Limit Top Dogg. A follow-up to this song appeared on The Marshall Mathers LP and it features the refrain “get down on your goddamn knees.” ANSWER: “Bitch Please”
13. Name the wrestler based on clues about their entrances, FTPE: 1) When you hear the sound of shattering glass, it usually signifies the arrival of this wrestler, who is presumably about to open up a can of whoop-ass on someone. His best known catch phrase appended “3:16” to his last name. ANSWER: Stone Cold Steve Austin [or Stone Cold, or Steven James Anderson, or Steven James Williams, do not accept “Mr. Anderson”] 2) This vegan wrestler enters to a remixed version of “Flight of the Valkyries.” He is noted for shouting his catch phrase “YES!” and was recently jilted at the altar by his unstable girlfriend A.J. ANSWER: Daniel Bryan or Bryan Danielson 3) This former model and Divas champion entered the ring to the song “Pourquoi?” Like Patrick Liao, her gimmick was that she was a Canadian, although in her case, a kind of vapid French Canadian. ANSWER: Maryse or Maryse Ouellet
14. One of these depicts an engineer walking away from a crashed plane, saying “Well, back to the old drawing board.” FTPE: 1) Name these single-panel drawings noted for their esoteric punchlines. They appear in a certain highbrow magazine with a “Talk of the Town” feature that focuses on the cultural life of the Big Apple. ANSWER: New Yorker cartoons 2) In one cartoon, a girl says “I say it’s spinach and I say the hell with it.” That infamous 1928 cartoon was captioned by this man, who also wrote the book The Trumpet of the Swan. ANSWER: Elwyn Brooks White 3) A 1993 drawing by Peter Steiner with this caption was the most reproduced cartoon from The New Yorker. It shows a certain animal sitting in front of a computer. The general gist of this caption is okay. ANSWER: “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.” [be generous if a few words are different or flipped around]
15. Answer the following about Saturday Night Live catchphrases, FTPE: 1) In an April 2000 show, Christopher Walken played a music producer who insists that the Blue Oyster Cult song “Don’t Fear the Reaper” have more of this unorthodox musical instrument. ANSWER: cowbell 2) An October 2000 sketch featured Will Ferrell’s impression of George W. Bush, in which Bush used this made-up word to refer to the “best argument” for Bush’s campaign. The Bush administration used this term to refer to its’ operatives own activities. ANSWER: strategery (do not accept “strategy”) 3) A 1991 commercial parody for this toy warned children to not “taunt” it. Other disclaimers announced this toy was made from “an unknown glowing substance” and that it was being dropped on Iraq. ANSWER: Happy Fun Ball
16. Under two different versions, this song made the Hot 100 in both the 1960’s and 1970’s. FTPE: 1) Name this Neil Sedaka song in which the singer urges his love to “come on baby, let’s start anew.” It is best known for the intro featuring the nonsensical lyrics “down dooby doo down down, comma comma…” ANSWER: “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” 2) Like many of his musical peers, Sedaka made many appearances on American Bandstand, a music show hosted by this recently deceased music entrepreneur, who also hosted his namesake New Year’s Rockin’ Eve specials. ANSWER: Richard “Dick” Clark 3) Along with Howard Greenfield, Sedaka wrote such hit songs as “Stupid Cupid” and “Where the Boys Are” for this extremely popular female singer, who also sang “Lipstick on Your Collar.” ANSWER: Connie Francis or Concetta Rosa Marie Fraconero
17. The career leader in this statistic is the pitcher Mike Stanton. FTPE: 1) Name this stat mostly acquired by setup pitchers and middle relievers, which generally speaking, is achieved when one enters a game to protect a lead but does not obtain a save. ANSWER: hold 2) The active holds leader is this veteran lefty, who won a World Series last year with the St. Louis Cardinals after earlier pitching for the Texas Rangers that same year. He did not make his first All-Star team until his 20th season. ANSWER: Arthur Rhodes 3) Since Rhodes is a free agent and J.C. Romero is not in the majors, the active leader in holds who currently actually pitches is Kyle Farnsworth, who pitches for this team which features other players like David Price, James Shields, and Evan Longoria. ANSWER: Tampa Bay Rays (accept Tampa, Tampa Bay, or Rays; accept Devil Rays)
18. A deleted scene explained why this character inexplicably said the phrase “maniacal laugh” instead of laughing. FTPE: 1) Name this villainous character played by Chris Cooper. In a 2011 children’s film, he tries to take over the theater owned by the title characters in order to drill for oil, only to be hit in the head by Gonzo’s bowling ball. ANSWER: Tex Richman (accept either underlined answer) 2) Tex Richman is the bad guy in this film, which detailed the reuniting of the title characters, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and Kermit. ANSWER: The Muppets (do not accept “The Muppet Movie”) 3) In The Muppets this actor plays Hobo Joe, one of the few people present in the audience in the opening minutes of the Muppets’ benefit show. He starred with Robert Downey, Jr. in 2010’s Due Date. ANSWER: Zach Galifianakis
19. Answer the following about my childhood NBA team, the late 1990’s Detroit Pistons. FTPE: 1) The Pistons’ best player was, of course, this small forward from Duke, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He made a series of entertaining Sprite commercials called “Obey Your Thirst.” ANSWER: Grant Hill 2) Those Pistons had several head coaches, including this current coach of the 76ers. The number one pick in the 1973 NBA Draft, he worked as an announcer before he was hired by Philadelphia. ANSWER: Doug Collins 3) This center for the Pistons (and other teams) was once known as Brian Williams before changing his name to honor his ancestry. He was believed to have been murdered by his brother while on a South Pacific cruise in 2002. ANSWER: Bison Dele
20. In the music video for this song, the performer kisses a broken down robot, which turns it into a naked male. FTPE: 1) Name this 2010 song about “falling in love with a foreigner.” In the chorus, the singer tells her lover “infect me with your love and fill me with your poison,” before claiming she is “ready for abduction.” ANSWER: “E.T.” 2) “E.T.” is a song by this performer from her mega-hit album Teenage Dream. ANSWER: Katy Perry (accept “Katheryn Hudson”) 3) This writer and producer collaborated with Perry on the songs “I Kissed a Girl” and “California Gurls.” He also produced Ke$ha’s song “Tik Tok” and wrote Miley Cyrus’ song “Party in the U.S.A.” ANSWER: Dr. Luke (accept “Lukasz Gottwald”)