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ONLINE QUIZ LEAGUE POP SOLOS Packet by Steve Bahnaman, For use as OFFICIAL MATCH during Week 1 of Season 1 1/25/2021-1/31/2021

Scorer at https://wikiquiz.org/Quiz_Scorer_App.html (use the link on quizcentral.net/matches.php) Correct as of 1/23/2021

Round 1 1a Actress-of-the-moment Anya Taylor-Joy learned English by reading what book series? Harry Melling, who played the bullying cousin in HARRY POTTER series many films based on this book series, co-starred with her in The Queen's Gambit. 1b Pro wrestler Dusty Rhodes was known as "the Man" and "the son of" a person with what profession? A major character who PLUMBER (the character in normally has this profession is the referee in the game Mike Tyson's question is Mario) Punch-Out and appeared in edutainment titles where he "Is Missing" and "Teaches Typing." 1c Gibi (JEE-bee), Darling, and Creative Calm are three of the many, many YouTubers creating content to trigger what reflex? People who ASMR or AUTO(NOMOUS) experience this usually-abbreviated sensation often describe it as SENSORY MEDIAN RESPONSE "tingles."

2a When hosting SNL, David Harbour had an idea for a pretaped segment that parodied 2019's Joker film. This was a trailer for a film about a OSCAR the Grouch surly sanitation worker who eventually becomes what character? 2b A signature spring or rattling sound is provided by an instrument called the "vibraslap." What band uses this instrument perhaps more CAKE than any other, in such as "Short Skirt, Long Jacket"? 2c Hank Aaron's enduring legacy includes a record-breaking partnership with what third baseman, a fellow Hall of Famer? Aaron and this Eddie MATHEWS player hit 863 home runs as teammates between 1954 and 1966, with over 400 each.

3a Featuring a growing intense relationship between Valentin and Molina, what 1985 film set in a Brazilian prison was based on a novel KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN by Manuel Puig? It received an acting Oscar. 3b What country is represented by tennis player Bianca Andreescu? She is of Romanian heritage, but provided this other nation with its first CANADA Grand Slam singles title at the 2019 U.S. Open. 3c One of the top Billboard songs of 2020, what crossover country hit uses many house metaphors like "the paint could peel" and "a crack in The BONES the foundation"?

4a Of the hotels at Walt Disney World, the one whose interior has been seen by the most people is undoubtedly The Contemporary. What MONORAIL (prompt on "train" as it mode of transportation travels through its lobby on the way to the is a train, but, yknow) Magic Kingdom? 4b 1999 has been called the worst year in pop music many times in major publications, but several pieces of output cast this into doubt. What ENEMA OF THE STATE by Blink-182 included "All the Small Things" and is seen as a jumping-off point for pop punk? 4c Known as the "Queen of Mean," what comedian served as roastmaster for the Comedy Central roast of Larry the Cable Guy in Lisa LAMPANELLI addition to six other Roast appearances?

Round 2

1a The creator of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, what comic book artist also won Eisners for Lumberjanes and Nimona? Her character on Noelle STEVENSON the D&D show Critical Role is a werebear named Tova. 1b The voice of Oscar the Grouch for almost 50 years, what legendary Carroll SPINNEY performer also voiced Big Bird beginning in 1969? 1c What big-serving Canadian adopted British citizenship and went on to appear in the 1997 U.S. Open final, which led to him being named BBC Greg RUSEDSKI Sports Personality of the Year?

2a The only person to win all four acting categories at the Tonys, whose wins include for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Porgy and Bess, Audra MCDONALD and Ragtime? 2b One of Anya Taylor-Joy's breakthrough roles was in the film Split, in M. Night SHYAMALAN (Accept which she's one of the abductees of James McAvoy. What director of Manoj Nellayatu Shyamalan) Unbreakable was the director of Split? 2c "It's like building a new house with no roof and no doors," says the much-maligned "Sorry 2004," a single by what man who won a competition show the year before?

3a What soft drink brand's name means "little jugs" in Spanish? Popular flavors of this Mexican soda sold in long-necked glass bottles include JARRITOS Tamarind and Mandarin. 3b The Art of Animation hotel at Walt Disney World contains an area themed after the Cozy Cone Motel, a Route 66 tribute that can be CARS found in what Pixar film? 3c What two-word phrase including a demonym was used frequently as a nickname of pro wrestler Dusty Rhodes? When pluralized, this two- AMERICAN DREAM(S) word phrase refers to a nostalgic NBC show from 2002-2005 which centered on a TV show hosted by Dick Clark.

4a What popular type of YouTube video involves taking things out of the original packaging and showing them off? Ryan's World is a popular UNBOXING channel in this genre, which has been criticized for increasing consumerism among children. 4b What 1980 metal prominently features a vibraslap in its intro, also famous for the spoken "All Aboard, ay ay ay" (pronounced "i i i" "CRAZY TRAIN" rather than ay-yay-yay")? 4c A future legendary manager and MLB chief baseball officer, what catcher batted behind Hank Aaron for eight years and credited Aaron Joe TORRE for trying to steal on bad counts if he had 2 outs, to let him come back with a fresh count?

Round 3

1a Wildlife graze outside the rooms of the African-themed "Lodge," a ANIMAL KINGDOM hotel named for which Disney World park? 1b Audra McDonald and Phylicia Rashad both won Tonys for the 2004 A RAISIN IN THE SUN revival of which play, in which they played Ruth and Lena Younger? 1c Antonio Skarmeta wrote the novel Ardent Patience in 1985, and it was changed into an Italian story by Anna Parvignano to star Massimo IL POSTINO or The POSTMAN Troisi. What was the Italian or English title of that 1995 film, featuring a very out-of-context Pablo Neruda?

2a Another acclaimed 1999 album is "Things Fall Apart," by which rap band that was at the time a member of the Soulquarians Collective? "You Got Me" featuring won this group their first Grammy. 2b Best known for his role as elder brother Eric on , what actor voices on and Star-Lord in the Will FRIEDLE (pronounced "free- animated Guardians of the Galaxy? His character on the D&D show DELL" for some reason) Critical Role is the jilted cleric Kashaw (ka-SHAW). 2c Mukbang (MUK-bang) is a type of online video, popular in Korea, in which people overindulge in what activity most people do several EATING (accept equivalents) times per day? The correct answer is very G-rated.

3a Anya Taylor-Joy reprised her role from Split in what ambitious 2019 Shyamalan film, which forms a trilogy with Split and Unbreakable? The GLASS one-word title of the film sounds very breakable. 3b On what song can you actually hear Steven Tyler break his vibraslap on the released recording? After the vibraslap's third use on this 1975 "Toys in the Attic" track, you might say its get-up-and-go "SWEET EMOTION" must have got up and went. This song was the first to chart off the album, before "Walk This Way." 3c A star of her own namesake sitcom on NBC and the creator of Two Broke Girls, what comedian appeared in three Comedy Central roasts? Whitney CUMMINGS Her offer to be Donald Trump's fourth wife has aged poorly.

4a Canadian Eugenie Bouchard made the final of 2014's Wimbledon tournament, but lost to which Czech lefty who was winning her Petra KVITOVA second Wimbledon? This veteran and Fed Cup standout also lost to Naomi Osaka in the 2019 Australian final. 4b A polar bear with a chef hat - who has no name - is the mascot of what Mexican bread company? In addition to its sliced bread, this BIMBO company sells snack cakes such as Gansitos. 4c During his period in the WWF, Dusty Rhodes engaged in a feud with “MACHO MAN” what wrestler, who was using a heel "King" character at the time? This (accept either underlined part; wrestler's popularity transcended WWF and included an appearance accept Randy POFFO) in a 2002 Sam Raimi film.

Round 4

1a The soundtrack to which 1999 Paul Thomas Anderson film was recorded largely by Aimee Mann, so much so that she has a title credit MAGNOLIA on the album? This acclaimed soundtrack also featured the song "One" by Harry Nilsson. 1b What recent Hall of Famer, who hit the most home runs as specifically an ** Brave, said of Hank Aaron: "He played for the Galactic (Larry) Chipper JONES All-Stars. We're just mere Earthlings." 1c What Mexican brand of rolled tortilla snacks includes such flavors as TAKIS Fuego, Nitro, and Xplosion? It is owned by Bimbo Group.

2a Dusty Rhodes's son Cody Rhodes is a prominent leader of the TNT (accept antiquated “TURNER wrestling promotion AEW, the WWE's main current competitor. On NETWORK TELEVISION”) what channel, which previously aired WCW Monday Nitro in the 90s,

does AEW air its weekly show Dynamite? 2b Largely regarded as a critical flop despite Glenn Close, Meryl Streep, and Antonio Banderas, in which 1993 film based on a Chilean novel HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS or CASA DE does Jeremy Irons play the extremely problematic hacienda master LOS ESPIRITUS Esteban Trueba? 2c A highlight of the recent Alec Baldwin, Rob Lowe, and Bruce Willis roasts, what star of the Comedy Central series "Not Safe" gave Jewel Nikki GLASER the nickname "Trailer Swift"?

3a In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Oscar the Grouch revealed that his green color is mainly due to moss. If he bathed, he said, he would still be what original color that he was in 1969? ORANGE 3b The fastest-growing game played on YouTube and other platforms in 2020 was which one? This traitor-based game involving cute AMONG US astronauts may have peaked with an appearance by Ilhan Omar and AOC; Disguised Toast's video with them garnered 2.8 million views. 3c What bow-wielding heroine of the game Horizon Zero Dawn is voiced by Ashly Burch? Burch appeared on Critical Role as the no-nonsense ALOY ("AY-loy") dwarf Keg.

4a "Filling the cracks that ran through the door" and "painting the room in a colorful way," as well as the title action, are among the several "FIXING A HOLE" things being done to a metaphorical house in what Beatles song from Sergeant Pepper? 4b Anya Taylor-Joy voiced Brea in a Netflix prequel to what much- beloved 1982 Jim Henson fantasy film about gelflings and skeksis, The DARK CRYSTAL subtitled "Age of Resistance"? 4c The lead in the 2004 revival of A Raisin in the Sun was performed by what musician, who also played death row inmate Lawrence Sean COMBS (accept PUFF DADDY Musgrove in Monster's Ball? He usually went by his birth name rather or P. DIDDY) than his stage name when acting.

Round 5

1a Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones played the rattling vibraslap in the intro of 's studio version of what song? This Bob Dylan "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER" cover was Hendrix's highest-charting single. 1b "Screen falling off the door, door hanging off the hinges" are a couple of the ways "this house is falling apart" according to the lyrics of what "ANNA SUN" song, named for a professor at their alma mater? 1c At the roasts of Bruce Willis and Justin Bieber, what non-comedian had some excellent jokes including that she helped Shaq with his Martha STEWART decorating, turning 8 of the bedrooms in his 13-bedroom home into refrigerators?

2a Usually sold in signature blue cans, what brand of Mexican juices and JUMEX nectars includes flavors such as mango and coconut-pineapple? 2b A native of what is now Montenegro, what Canadian climbed to third in the world Men's rankings in 2016 but never got a Grand Slam? His Milos RAONIC (ROW-nitch) Wimbledon final was a loss to Andy Murray involving two tiebreaks. 2c A new immersive resort - compared by some to Westworld - is being planned at Disney World that would put guests in what cinematic STAR WARS universe? It would link directly to the "Galaxy's Edge" area at Hollywood Studios.

3a It is possible the people who declared 1999 the worst year in music simply weren't listening to rap, as 1999 also included which strong DA REAL WORLD Missy Elliott album that took its name from a popular MTV show? 3b What manager, who has the most all-time victories of any black MLB manager, said of Hank Aaron "He taught me how to be a man"? As a (Johnnie) Dusty BAKER player, this man was on deck when Hank hit his milestone 715th home run. 3c The (emphasize) *2014* revival of A Raisin in the Sun won a Tony for Sophie OKONEDO which British actress who had a breakthrough role in Hotel Rwanda?

4a Jon Heder a.k.a. appeared on Critical Role as Lionel, a member of what D&D character class? Characters in this BARBARIAN class roll a d12 for hit points and have a signature ability called "rage." 4b A big break for director Alfonso Arau, married to the novel's author Laura Esquivel, WHAT magic realist Mexican film tells the epic story of LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE Tita? It includes such cooking scenes as her turning a bouquet of roses into a sauce for quail. 4c In 2008, Oscar the Grouch appeared 8 times as a member of the mob on what Bob Saget-hosted game show? 1 vs 100

Tie breaker round. Ask all players tied for first place the first three questions individually, usually by having them leave the room. If there are still at least one player tied, ask them the second set.

Please message Steve Bahnaman ([email protected], or on Facebook) results of broken ties. Only first-place ties need to be broken. 1a Winner of 4 WNBA championships and 2 NCAA championships at UConn, who left the WNBA to focus her entire efforts on criminal Maya MOORE justice reform in 2019? 1b What series of open-world role-playing games created by Richard ULTIMA Garriott uses a complex alignment system based around eight virtues? 1c Which rapper's 2000 album Like Water for Chocolate contained the popular single "The Light" and was the jumping off point for the COMMON (accept Lonnie LYNN) Soulquarians Collective?

2a New Belgium, Four Roses, and Brooklyn Brewery are all at least partially owned by what Japanese beverage company, whose KIRIN Brewery (accept "Kirin namesake popular beer includes a creature of Japanese mythology on Ichiban") the label? 2b What vegetable appeared in the title of a 2016 film by Swiss director Claude Barras that was nominated for the Best Animated Film Oscar COURGETTE (accept "Zucchini") and also shortlisted for Best Foreign Film? 2c The cable channel Pop, which aired Schitt's Creek, changed to "Pop" TVGN or TV GUIDE Network from what no longer relevant channel in 2015? TB It covered its large filming budget but didn't really break even; what 1 was the total worldwide gross of Solo: A Star Wars Story? This number $393.2 million is in millions of US dollars with one number after the decimal point.

Spare Questions 1 At 2.66 miles, what Alabama raceway is NASCAR’s longest? TALLADEGA Superspeedway 2 “Ed is playing the piano,” and “people are having unprotected sex” are RIGHT NOW (Van Halen) the first sentences on screen which are opened by the title two-word phrase, in what famous ? 3 What Australian surfwear company has a name that means “oxbow BILLABONG lake”?