2006 Ann B. Davis the Tenth Anniversary

2006 Ann B. Davis – The Tenth Anniversary Tossups for Three Generations of Imbeciles by Noel Erinjeri, Jason Keller, Jon Rosenthal and Brent Leder

FIRST PERIOD – Fifty-or-nothing bonuses in effect

1). On Television without Pity, an recap of an episode of this show was intertwined with the recap of The West Wing's live debate episode. Janice is a former prostitute who attempts to cover up her past with an icy and demanding demeanor. (*) She was impregnated after a stressful day by the infatuated Marco. Lee Ann is a party girl whose best friend Emma's marriage was broken up by Janice. For 10 points--these are only a few of the gripping storylines of which BBC drama, chronicling the life and loves of the employees of Fresh! Airlines. Answer: Mile High

2). In 1992 this rapper entered the Guinness Book of World Records as "the world's Fastest Rapper." Shortly thereafter he (*) shortened his name by dropping the prefix Tongue. With his then-group Do or Die, he released "Po Pimp" in 1996 and followed that up with the albums Adrenaline Rush and Mobstability which featured the songs "Emotions" and "Get it Wet". For 10 points--name this rapper whose recent albums The Day After and Kamikaze included the hits Hope, So Sexy and Slow Jamz. Answer: Twista

3). Son of an accountant, he earned a $99 million royalty for inventing the naco, a combination nacho and taco, (*) but after blowing much of it, the rest was stolen by his archenemy who cannot remember his name. He attended an elite martial arts academy where he was developing his skills in Monkey Kung Fu, and later became "Mad Dog," the mascot of Middleton High School where his best friend is a cheerleader. For 10 points--name this cartoon character, the sidekick of Kim Possible. Answer: Ron Stoppable

4). It requires exactly seven players, with all moves made simultaneously. Consultation between players between moves is permitted, but no agreement made is enforceable, (*) and all conflicts are decided by numbers alone. Thus, this game stresses one's abilities in negotiation, deception, and reading others' intentions. Said to be Henry Kissinger's and John F. Kennedy's favorite game--for 10 points--name this strategy board game by Avalon Hill, based on Europe's pre-WWI political situation. Answer: Diplomacy (accept "Realpolitik")

5). The title figure and his wife were scheduled to make a cameo appearance in this movie but canceled at the last minute. The main character and her best friend clash with their parents in pursuing their dreams, and with each other over the attentions of Joe, and are mistaken for being romantically involved with one another all while playing for the Hunslow Harriers. For 10 points-- name this 2002 film, revolving around the tensions between Jeswinder Bhamra and her family as she pursues her dreams of playing soccer. Answer: Bend It Like Beckham

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 1 6). At this location, a mother cries 'cause if there's one thing that she don't need, (*) it's another hungry mouth to feed here. As a hungry little boy with a runny nose, that child plays there in the street as the cold wind blows, and eventually, as a young man, he breaks away, buys a gun, steals a car, and tries to run away from here, but he don't get far, and his mama cries. For 10 points--name this place in Chicago where Elvis opines that people don't understand that a child needs a helping hand. Answer: In the Ghetto

SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited guessing on completed tossups

7). The winner of the Golden Ball award at the 1999 Under-17 World Cup, he signed with Bayer Leverkusen but (*) after failing to progress, he was loaned to the MLS where he led the San Jose Earthquakes to two MLS Cups. He returned to Leverkusen in late 2004, but came back to the MLS in early 2005 where he led the Los Angeles Galaxy to the Cup. Two-time U.S. Player of the Year--for 10 points--name this soccer player, a U.S. National Team forward. Answer: Landon Donovan

8). He stole a car from a gas station after being picked up as a hitchhiker while the owners were distracted with some extreme sports (*) enthusiasts and escaped punishment when a police officer refused to believe he was capable of such an act. Eventually finding the owners in the movie's title location, he apologizes to them and suggests going to a strip club to cash in on his celebrity. For 10 points--name this actor who plays himself in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, better known for his role as Doogie Howser, M.D. Answer: Neil Patrick Harris

9). Born on January 12, 1992 in Champaign, IL, his first teacher was Dr. Chandra, who discovered that his descent into paranoia was caused by a Hofstadter-Moebius contradiction (*) in his instructions. Nine years after his disappearance, he reappeared as an entity whose consciousness had been fused with that of David Bowman. Parodied in the "Trapper Keeper" episode of South Park, name--for 10 points--this computer, the homicidal artificial intelligence of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Answer: HAL 9000

10). He occasionally does not use his most famous character as the main protagonist, including works such as The Poet and (*) the non-fiction Crime Beat. His first published work was 1992's The Black Echo. Recurring characters in his works include FBI agent Rachael Walling and former fed Terry McCaleb, the latter who was the primary focus of 1998's Blood Work. For 10 points--name this author whose current work The Lincoln Lawyer features attorney Mickey Haller rather than Harry Bosch. answer: Michael Connelly

11). The set designer for the 1995 movie Leaving Las Vegas, he is currently the spokesman for the organization ADHD Experts on Call. Prior (*) to his current gig, he studied graphic design at the Art Institute of Atlanta and appeared in commercials for Diet Coke and Levi's. His knowledge of trades led him both to found his company Furniture Unlimited and a gig on Trading Spaces. For 10 points--name this carpentry hunk, who is now the host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Answer: Ty Pennington

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 2 12). Taking their name from the Woody Guthrie novel Bound for Glory, they received their inspiration for their only charting U.S. hit when they heard the response from a California high school girl who had killed her high school principal (*) and wounded eight classmates. In the Long Grass was released after their Live Aid appearance, but disappointing sales made it their last album. For 10 points--name this band who's "I Don't Like Mondays" hit #73 in 1980, led by frontman Bob Geldof. Answer: The Boomtown Rats

THIRD PERIOD – No special rules in effect

13). The Figure International portion was added for the 2003 competition and has been won every year by Jenny Lynn. Fitness International was added in 1997, while every version (*) has included a Ms. International and the title trophy. Flex Taylor won the title competition four times, while Jay Wheeler won it in 2002 through 2004. For 10 points--name this Columbus, Ohio bodybuilding extravaganza whose current champion Dexter Jackson may one day follow the competition's namesake into governating. answer: The Arnold Classic

14). The ball was carried by Sammy Winder the first four times, followed by three consecutive first downs. An incomplete pass and a sack resulted in a critical 3rd and 18 on which Vance Johnson made a twenty yard gain. On the final play, a 3rd and 1 from the five yard line resulted in a touchdown, with Rich Karlis making the PAT, thus sending the game into overtime. For 10 points-- name this series of plays from the 1986 AFC Championship game, possibly John Elway's finest hour. Answer: The Drive

15). When the star of this movie accepted his Best Actor Oscar for this movie, he gave the shortest acceptance speech ever, saying only "Thank you." Narrated by Clarence Cook, a.k.a. (*) "Cookie," supporting actors include Peter Graves and Harvey Lembeck. The climax of the film involves the escape of Lt. Dunbar with the help of Sefton while using Price as a distraction. For 10 points--name this 1953 Billy Wilder movie starring William Holden, named for the German POW camp in which it is set. Answer: Stalag 17

16). This rapper currently has a bullet lodged in his brain after being shot through the back window of his SUV while traveling in suburban Detroit. (*) Born in Detroit in 1977, this rapper actually performs under his given name. Signed to Eminem's Shade Records, he had guest tracks on albums by Eminem and D-12 including "Adrenaline Rush" on the 8 Mile soundtrack before releasing his debut Cheers in 2003. For 10 points--name this rapper of "Got Some Teeth" and "The Setup". Answer: Obie Trice

17). He complains that the makers of the AbLounge are guilty of false advertising because it doesn't (*) come with liquor. Career wise, he has failed as a car salesman and a shill for a Jamba Juice knockoff. He once starts a bar in the attic because Hayley insists that he do something because he can't leave the house without a disguise and Francine samples his upside- down margarita. For 10 points--name this Paul Lynde sound-alike alien who lives with the Smiths on American Dad. Answer: Roger

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 3 18). YEAR AND TEAM REQUIRED. They won their division by 21.5 games with a 108-54 record and cruised into the postseason. They had an intimidating pitching staff with #5 starter Rick Aguilera going 10-7 with a 3.88 ERA. Defensively suspect, at times they played Kevin Mitchell and Howard Johnson at shortstop, but they are best remembered for an error the opposing team made in Game 6 of the World Series. For 10 points--name this World Series champion anchored by Doc Gooden and Keith Hernandez. Answer: 1986 New York Mets

19). A young girl has boosted a car and has been sent to Camp La Grange. She manages to develop a rapport with a young horse being trained for police work which landed her a job at Raintree Farm. She has fit right in as part of the family, now she is the jockey of the horse she helped train. For 10 points--name the horse who shares the name with the title of this ABC Family original series or the 1975 song about a horse by Michael Murphey. Answer: Wildfire

EXTRAS

20). Its special Governor's Award was given to Travis Payne in 2003 for his work in choreography, but its first presentation was delayed by one day due to the assassination attempt on President Reagan. (*) The physical manifestation of the award has an estimated value of four dollars and ninety seven cents, while Brian Helgeland remains the only person to win this award and its companion award in the same year. For 10 points--name this film award, given for the year's worst achievements in film. Answer: Golden Raspberry Awards or Razzies

21). He played defensive back at the University of Cincinnati in 1986 and earned a psychology degree. He then spent time as a grad assistant at Ohio State under Earle Bruce and (*) later had position coach stints at both Colorado State and Notre Dame. He earned conference coach of the year honors in both the MAC in 2001 and in the MWC in 2003, and his first season at his new school produced a 9-3 record and a victory over Florida State. For 10 points--name this man who replaced Ron Zook at Florida. answer: Urban Meyer

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1). For 10 points each--name this villain from the Batman universe.

(10) A villain bent on eliminating most of humanity for environmental reasons, he has deduced Batman's secret identity and was played by Liam Neeson in Batman Begins. Answer: Ra's al Ghul [raysh-el-ghoul]

(10) Originally the Gotham City DA, he was driven insane after being wounded in an attack while prosecuting the mobster Boss Moroni. Answer: Two-Face (prompt on "Harvey Dent")

(10) Originally an Arkham Asylum psychiatrist who fell in love with The Joker, after they split up she often teamed up with Poison Ivy, leading to speculation of a Sapphic subtext. Answer: Harley Quinn

2). For 10 points each--name these things related to a unique features of some Division I-A football stadiums.

(10) Games played here are described as being "Between the Hedges" which were planted in 1929, removed to host women's Olympic soccer in 1996 and replaced in 1997. Answer: Sanford Stadium

(10) Its official title is the Word of Life mural, which covers the southern wall of the Hesburgh Library and overlooks Notre Dame Stadium. Answer: Touchdown Jesus

(10) Its infamous visitors' locker-room is currently hued, carpet, walls, and fixtures, in a shade called dusty rose, a psychological ploy introduced by former coach Hayden Fry. Answer: Kinnick Stadium

3). Name the Law and Order: SVU character for 15 points from details about their kids. You'll get five points if you need the actor.

(15) His son recently came out to him, and helped bust a killer targeting gay crystal meth users who were spreading HIV. (5) Ice-T Answer: Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola (accept either)

(15) He has four kids; daughter Maureen witnesses a man murdered and set on fire. (5) Christopher Meloni Answer: Detective Elliott Stabler (accept either)

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 5 4). On a 5-10-20-30 basis, decide if the following movies featured Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, both, or neither.

(5) I Spy Answer: Owen

(5) Rushmore Answer: both

(X) Meet the Fockers answer: Owen

(X) Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Answer: Luke

5). For 10 points each--name the following fictional football teams from the movies they appear.

(10) Composed entirely of non-scholarship student-athletes due to NCAA sanctions, this team in Necessary Roughness was led by 34-year old freshman quarterback Paul Blake. Answer: Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos

(10) The Replacements was the story of this team of misfits, coached Jimmy McGinty and quarterbacked by Shane Falco. Answer: Washington Sentinels

(10) This convicts team in The Longest Yard was quarterbacked by Paul "Wrecking" Crewe. Answer: The Mean Machine

6). For 10 points each--name these actors from their appearances in the Star Trek film series.

(10) We really kind of wonder what her Samantha character would have had to say about the haircut sported by her Lieutenant Valeris character in Star Trek VI. Answer: Kim Cattrall

(10) Here's to you Mr. Robinson, as this African-American actor played Admiral Cartwright in Star Trek IV and Star Trek VI. He's also known for playing Ben Sisko's father Joseph. Answer: Brock Peters

(10) The Reman Viceroy in Star Trek: Nemesis, he's used to working under heavy makeup, having played Hellboy and Vincent on Beauty and the Beast. Answer: Ron Perlman

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 6 7). Name the ABBA songs from lyrics, for 10 points each:

(10) "Gonna do my very best, and it ain't no lie. If you put me to the test, if you let me try..." Answer: "Take a Chance on Me"

(10) "The history book on the shelf... is always repeating itself..." Answer: "Waterloo"

(10) "High, high! What a feeling to fly over mountains and forests and seas and to go anywhere that I please..." Answer: "Eagle"

8). Name the following characters on The West Wing, all of whom joined the cast in season 5 or later.

(6) For six points--Played by Jimmy Smits, this Texas Congressman is currently the Democratic Party's nominee for President. Answer: Matt(hew Vincente) Santos

(12) For 12 points--played by Kristin Chenoweth, she was originally a Deputy Press Secretary at the White House but now works for Leo McGarry on the campaign trail. Answer: Annabeth Schott

(12) For 12 points--played by Janeane Garofalo, she was hired by Josh as the Santos-McGarry campaign's Media Director. Answer: Lou (Louise) Thornton

9). Name these Alex Trebek-hosted game shows, for 10 points each.

(10) Trebek was the original host of this show, in which players answered questions and then threw dice to remove the numbers 1 through 9 from a board. Answer: High Rollers

(10) In 1991, Trebek hosted the fourth incarnation of this panel show, more recently hosted by John O'Hurley. Answer: To Tell the Truth

(10) Trebek was the first host of this televised national high school quiz bowl championship for Canadians. Answer: Reach for the Top

10). 40-30-20-10-1: Name the sporting event from its Olympic gold medal winners. (40) You know, that guy, with the name. (30) Erki Nool, 2000; Bill Toomey, 1968 (20) Daley Thompson, 1980 and 1984; Jim Thorpe, 1912 (10) Bruce Jenner, 1976; Dan O'Brien, 1996 (1) You know, that guy who had the best overall point score in ten different events. Rhymes with heptathlon, but starts with 'Deca'. Answer: Decathlon

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 7 11). Name these figure skaters whom you may have seen on TV last night if said set was unable to broadcast the football game, for 10 points each.

(10) Along with Tonya Harding, she landed a triple axel at US Nationals, but had a sub-par year following that. Answer: Kimmie Meissner

(10) This sophomore at Bowling Green was the only American to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final this year. Answer: Alissa Czisny

(10) This reigning world silver medalist is considered the best American hope for a gold medal in Torino. Answer: Sasha Cohen

12). For 10 points each--Name the poker site from the players who try to make it famous.

(10) You can play Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke in 5/10 Texas Hold 'Em on this site, which also sponsors the WPT Aruba poker event. Answer: Ultimate Bet

(10) Chris Moneymaker and Greg Rainer won satellite tournaments on this site before parlaying their efforts into millions by winning the WSOP Answer: Poker Stars

(10) Howard Lederer, John Juanda, Chris Ferguson and Phil Ivey headline this site that blanketed the 2005 WSOP with a variety of jerseys sporting red logos. Answer: Full Tilt

13). Name the following regarding the sitcom Scrubs for the stated:

(5) For five points--this is the first name of Dr. Cox. answer: Perry

(10) The title of virtually every episode of the show begins with this word. Answer: My

(15) The hapless hospital lawyer, Ted, and three other administration types make up this oddly named barbershop quartet. Answer: The Worthless Peons

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 8 14). For 10 points each--name the U2 song beginning with the Letter "O" from clues.

(10) Along with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", this 1991 track, namesake of an anti-poverty campaign, is the most recent song in the Top 100 of Rolling Stone's List of the 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time. Answer: "One"

(10) Apple's not going to mind if you don't know the name of this fourth single from How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, as long as you remember the Video iPod from the commercial it was featured in. Answer: "Original of the Species"

(10) An elegy for one of their road crew who had died in a motorcycle accident, this album track from The Joshua Tree would be hard to name if it didn't also name a WB series. Answer: "One Tree Hill"

15). For 10 points each--name the fictional island.

(10) It sank into the sea soon after its best-known resident, Latka Gravas, emigrated to America. Answer: Caspiar

(10) Its main industry is sheep herding, and they are also known in America for their colorful vests as modeled by Balki Bartokomous. Answer: Mypos

(10) Located somewhere north of the British Isles as described by the works of Neal Stephenson, this question will be difficult to answer as the name contains no vowels. Answer: Qwghlm (note: accept any reasonable pronunciation that starts with the "q" sound)

16). For 10 points each--name these ESPN "original programs". You may collectively groan, now.

(10) Max Kellerman was its first host, and now the competitive banter is scored by Tony Reali Answer: Around the Horn

(10) This series was promoted with the tag line "You're playing Poker, they're playing you." Answer: Tilt

(10) Tom Berenger was Texas A&M head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant in this original movie. Answer: The Junction Boys

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 9 17). For 10 points each--name the John Grisham movie adaptations from actors.

(10) Matt Damon, Jon Voight Answer: The Rainmaker

(10) Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones Answer: The Client

(10) Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway Answer: The Chamber

18). For 10 points each--name these musicians who appeared in movies playing themselves.

(10) This band provided the entertainment for Thornton Melon's midterm bash at the dorms in Back to School. Answer: Oingo Boingo

(10) This platinum blonde rocker helped Robbie get the girl at the end of The Wedding Singer…and even provided some impromptu airline security Answer: Billy Idol

(10) He headlined the first annual Mitch-A-Palooza on behalf of Speaker City in the movie Old School. Answer: Snoop Dogg

19). Name the following NCAA Men's Basketball tournament MVP's by year for 15 each, 5 if you need the school.

(15) 1984 (5) Georgetown Answer: Patrick Ewing

(15) 1982 (5) North Carolina Answer: James Worthy

20). For 15 points each--Name the movie based on the name of its fictional President of the United States. You'll get five points if you need the actor who played him.

(15) James Marshall (5) Harrison Ford Answer: Air Force One

(15) Tom Beck (5) Morgan Freeman Answer: Deep Impact

3 Generations of Imbeciles Ann B. Davis 2006 10 21). For 10 points each--given a word and modifying spaces, tell me the score the word would get in the American version of Scrabble.

(10) Bonus- (The "B" is a double letter score) Answer: 10 (O/N/U/S-1, B-3(x2) = 10)

(10) Quiz (with a double word score) Answer: 44 (Q/Z-10, U/I-1 = 22 x 2 = 44)

(10) Banjo (The "J" is a double letter score) Answer: 22 (B-3, A/N/O-1, J-8(x2) = 22)

22). Name these early NBA legends from clues, for 10 points each.

(10) Seen as the prototypical power forward, this player out of LSU led the St. Louis Hawks to the 1957 NBA Championship. Answer: (Robert E. Lee) "Bob" Pettit

(10) The Celtics acquired this "local yokel" out of Holy Cross from the Chicago Stags in a dispersal draft, giving their early championship teams their point guard. Answer: (Robert Joseph) "Bob" Cousy

(10) He lead the Lakers to eight NBA Finals, but never won a title. The day after he retired due to bad knees in 1971, the Lakers began their record 33 game winning streak. Answer: Elgin (Gay) Baylor

23). For 10 points each--pull some song titles out of your ass.

(10) The #1 one-hit wonder was this song that makes "white boys want to shout", and has the artist trying to find a 36-24-36 girl who stands 5'3". Answer: "Baby Got Back"

(10) Teddy Riley was part of a one-hit wonder with this Booty Mix, even though he has gone on to produce Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, and Jennifer Lopez, and Usher. Answer: "Rumpshaker"

(10) A mythical band even made the list, name the Spinal Tap tune that had people looking for a big cushion for better pushin' Answer: "Big Bottom"

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