Rock and Roll Hall of Shame II Packet 6 CWRU Trivia Team 2016-17
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Rock and Roll Hall of Shame II Packet 6 CWRU Trivia Team 2016-17 1. A punch to this character’s abs caused the puncher’s arm to completely disintegrate. This character once fried and ate a pair of boots in an extended reference to Edgar Allen Poe. This character’s (*) daughter looks nothing like him, although her mother remains a mystery. This character once threatened to rip someone’s arm off over a penny, and counts his first dime, first dollar, and millionth dollar among his prize possessions. For 10 points, name this cheapskate crustacean who owns a namesake restaurant in Bikini Bottom. ANSWER: Mr. (Eugene) Krabs Bonus: Name these trendy foods, for 10 points each: [10] This fatty guacamole ingredient has been sweeping the nation. They’re mostly grown in Mexico or California. ANSWER: avocados [10] This Andean grain has become so popular, Peru has had a shortage. Name this healthy grain whose seeds are an excellent source of minerals and fiber. ANSWER: quinoa [10] Every fall Starbucks releases this popular latte flavor which contains the titular vegetable with nutmeg, cinnamon, and a bit of clove. Some consider it to be “basic” ANSWER: pumpkin spice 2. This man switched political parties in 2016 and received a single delegate at his party's national convention. He has run in the democratic New Hampshire primary every election cycle since 1992. During his most recent campaign, he stood outside an opponent's rally handing out candy, and also questioned his opponents through a bullhorn. He is known for (*) "glitterbombing" an opponent during a forum for lesser known candidates. His policies include funding time-travel research, mandatory tooth-brushing laws, and giving a free pony to every American. For 10 points, name this presidential candidate who is famous for his nonsense platform, his wizard-like beard, and for wearing a boot on his head. ANSWER: Vermin Love Supreme Bonus: Identify the following nations which competed in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, for 10 points each: [10] This nation’s women’s soccer team caused an upset when they defeated the U.S. in the quarterfinals, though they lost to Germany in the finals. This nation is also home to the gold medalist and hundred-meter butterfly world-record holder Sarah Sjöström [SHOY-strum]. ANSWER: Sweden [10] This nation’s women’s soccer team defeated Brazil in the semifinals to earn the bronze medal. This nation is also home to the gold medalist swimmer in the women’s hundred-meter freestyle, Penny Oleksiak. ANSWER: Canada [10] This nation dominated the women’s kayak sprint for one, two, and four canoers, led by gold medalists Danuta Kozák and Gabriella Szabó. This nation is also home to the women’s backstroke gold medalist and individual medley world-record holder Katinka Hosszú. ANSWER: Hungary 3. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen plays this party game with Katy Perry, though Ellen ends up making it more like a game of charades. Equipment for this game includes a one-minute hourglass timer, a few hundred cards, and a card tray, and later editions of this game include a die with pictures on it, as well as a pink or purple (*) squeaker known as a “hooter.” An example of a card from this game might have the word “sailor” at the top followed by the words “ship,” “sea,” “captain,” “boat,” and “ocean,” the latter five being labeled as the titular types of words. For 10 points, identify this Parker Brothers / Hasbro guessing game in which players are buzzed for saying certain words. ANSWER: Taboo Bonus: Identify the following female Pixar characters, for 10 points each: [10] This cowgirl was introduced in Toy Story 2, and along with Bullseye helps Woody escape from the clutches of Al the toy collector. ANSWER: Jessie [10] This protagonist of Brave asks for a way to change her fate, and as a result gains a spell that turns her mother into a bear. ANSWER: Merida [10] This blue tang with short-term memory loss first appeared in a 2003 film, and returned as the title character in a 2016 prequel. ANSWER: Dory 4. This man played college golf at the University of Texas before turning pro in 2012. He won his first major at the 2015 Masters where he (*) tied Tiger Woods’ 72-hole scoring record for the tournament. He went on to win the U.S. Open in that same season, but at the 2016 Masters Tournament, he suffered one of the biggest downfalls in the event’s history, losing even after leading by five strokes halfway through the final round. For 10 points, name this golfer, sponsored by Under Armour, who won the 2015 Tour Championship to clinch the FedEx Cup. ANSWER: Jordan Spieth [SPEETH] Bonus: Answer the following questions about a certain rapper, for 10 points each: [10] This rapper is estimated to be worth 520 million dollars. He is a part owner of the Brooklyn Nets, and owns a music streaming service called Tidal. ANSWER: Jay-Z [10] This wife of Jay-Z called out their relationship troubles in an album titled Lemonade. She’s estimated to be worth almost as much as he is. ANSWER: Beyonce [10] Beyonce and Jay-Z have a daughter together. Her name is a color followed by a plant. ANSWER: Blue Ivy 5. This man’s father, Steve, played football for Western Reserve University from 1938 to 1940. He won two Super Bowls as an assistant coach under Bill Parcells before becoming the head coach of the Cleveland Browns in 1991. He was named head coach of the New York Jets in 2000, but resigned after only (*) one day to accept the head coaching job for the New England Patriots. For 10 points, name this current Patriots coach who has led them to four Super Bowl championships and also been part of NFL scandals such as Spygate and Deflategate. ANSWER: Bill Belichick Bonus: Name these music videos that went viral for the wrong reasons, for 10 points each: [10] This Rick Astley song became a popular fake out joke where it would replace another video. ANSWER: “Never Gonna Give You Up” [10] This Rebecca Black song is famous for being completely terrible. Identify this song in which she debates where in a car to sit. ANSWER: “Friday” [10] This song, besides being poorly written and sung, was also accused of racial insensitivity. A bizarre rap interlude with a man in a panda suit punctuates this song about lo mein. ANSWER: “Chinese Food” 6. This youthful hip-hop collective includes non-musical members such as Taco and Jasper, featured on the Adult Swim show Loiter Squad, as well as musical members such as Domo Genesis, Hodgy Beats, and Frank Ocean. They are also responsible for the Free Earl campaign, for their then-missing member (*) Earl Sweatshirt. This group is also associated with the GolfWang clothing line created by their founder and fellow rapper Tyler the Creator. For 10 points, identify this hip-hop collective formed in LA in 2007, whose name is a synonym for “strange destiny.” ANSWER: Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All [or OFWGKTA] Bonus: Name these women’s college basketball coaching legends, for 10 points each: [10] This man coaches the women’s team at the University of Connecticut and also coached the United States women’s team to gold medals in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. ANSWER: Geno Auriemma [10] She won the most games in NCAA history with 1,098. She coached the University of Tennessee from 1974-2012 and won 8 NCAA championships. She died at age 64 in June of 2016. ANSWER: Pat Summitt [10] This woman coached the U.S. women to gold at the 2004 Olympics and was only the fourth women’s college basketball coach to reach 900 wins. She had successful stints with Cheyney State and Iowa before taking over her current position as head coach of Rutgers in 1995. ANSWER: C. Vivian Stringer 7. A psychological effect named for this game occurs when a person has spent so much time playing a video game or other activity that it begins to pattern that person’s thoughts and mental images in everyday life. Though not Snake or Pong, an easter egg in Mac Terminal allows users to play a version of this game after typing “emacs,” the escape key, and the letter “x.” This game was originally created on the (*) Soviet computer Electronika 60 using only text characters, and in many offshoots of this game, bombs are added which destroy surrounding blocks when a line is completed. For 10 points, identify this game in which the player rotates and drops shapes each consisting of four blocks in an effort to keep the board clear line-by-line. ANSWER: Tetris Bonus: Name these members of the 1927 Murderer’s Row Yankees lineup, for 10 points each: [10] This man played first base for the 1927 Yankees and led the team with 173 RBI. His name became immortalized when he retired early due to the titular neuromuscular disorder also known as ALS. ANSWER: Lou Gehrig [10] This second baseman for the 1927 Yankees was inducted into the baseball hall of fame by the veterans committee in 1991. His nickname was “Poosh ‘Em Up” from an Italian mistranslation. ANSWER: Tony Lazzeri [10] This man hit 714 career home runs including hitting 60 of them during the 1927 season, a single season record which stood until 1961. He was the right fielder for the 1927 Yankees despite beginning his career as a pitcher with the Red Sox.