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AXD 2005Tossups for The John Spencer Blues Explosion Featuring Allison Janney

by Anne Mitchell, Steve Traicoff, Geoff Zmyslowski, and Asim Modiwith additional material by Charlie Steinhice

FIRST PERIOD – Fifty-or-nothing bonuses in effect

1. As a wingback for Waterloo Central High in New York, he was overshadowed by Larry Csonka and Floyd Little, but went on toHe set Syracuses’'s single-season receiving record in 1967. His first head-coaching job was at Boston College (*) from 1991-93 before becoming (*) the first ever head coach of the (*) Jacksonville Jaguars, leading them to the AFC championship in his second season before leaving the team in 2002. Soon after gaining his current job in 2004, he drafted the father of his grandson. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this coach of the New York Football Giants.

Answer: Answer: [Thomas Richard] “"Tom”" Coughlin

2. A This Brownsville native, she still goes by the nickname "Baby" despite being over 40, (*) and is maligned for carrying a suitcase around town. She waits for a former love who broke his promise to marry her when she was the prettiest woman around. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name the woman who still wears "the faded rose of days gone by," the titleular figure in of a hit song by Tanya Tucker hit.

Answer: Answer: "Delta Dawn"

3. A movie adaptation of one of this author''s works recently lost Darren Aronofsky as director, while James McTeigue, the Wachowskis'' first assistant director, just signed on to helm a version of “V For (*) Vendetta.” This author''s first American series, “Saga of the Swamp Thing,” led to later comic book work for DC, including a Batman graphic novel in which the Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this man behind America''s Best Comics and the books “The Watchmen,” “Batman: The Killing Joke,” and “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.”

Answer: Answer: Alan Moore

4. The fourth challenge on this show featured singer Sarah Hudson, while judges have included Michael Kors and Nina Garcia (*) of Elle Magazine. The contestants are coached and corralled by Tim Gunn of the Parsons School. The winner of the first challenge was Austin Scarlett, who created a dress made from corn husks. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Bravo reality show featuring the search for America''s next top designer hosted by Seal''s fiance, Heidi Klum.

Answer: Answer: Project Runway

5. His success in Legend Car and LVMS races led him to graduated from Durango Hhigh Sschool one year early to pursue a full-time racing career at age 17. Unfortunately, NASCAR then announced an age limit (*) of 18, leaving him on the sidelines. In May 2003 he signed with Hendrick Motorsports and took second place in his Busch series debut, disappointing Roush Racing which had hoped he would join with his brother on their team. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Las Vegas-born driver, currently second in Busch Series standings, the younger brother of 2004 Nextel Cup leader winner Kurt.

Answer: Answer: Kyle Busch

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6. This film was made with a budget of merely $7 million, but grossed nearly $75 million worldwide. Set in the London neighborhood (*) of Hounslow, originally, the film's writer/director conceived of a lesbian storyline centered around the film's two female protagonists, but settled upon instead a love triangle centered around their coach. For 10 points--name this movie, whose proposed American title was "Move it Like Mia".

Answer: Bend it Like Beckham It was described by the New York Post as “only a western in the sense that 'Romeo and Juliet' is only a love story.” Jean Arthur's (*) last film, she was over 50 years old when cast to play the role of the rancher's wife, Marian Starrett. Brandon de Wilde scored an Oscar nomination along with Jack Palance, whose troubles mounting his horse caused him to walk it into town in a famous scene. FTP, For 10 points -- “come back” and name this 1953 George Stevens classic starring Alan Ladd as the titular gunfighter.

Answer: Shane

7. Blender magazine calls it the worst song ever. Through the arena-rock chords, the band professes anti-corporate sentiments and makes reference to the Golden Gate Bridge. (*) Written by Dennis Lambert, Martin Page, Peter Wolf, and Bernie Taupin, it appeared on the 1985 album Knee Deep In The Hoopla. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Starship classic about a place municipality allegedly constructed on rock and roll.

Answer: Answer: We Built This City

SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited guessing on completed tossups

8. When a reporter asked him if his rival Pete Sampras had any weaknesses, he famously remarked, “"He doesn’'t cook well.”"(*) This Hoboken, New Jersey native was a great player in his own right, winning 34 singles titles in his 15-year career. In 1987, he was the youngest male player to win a match at the US Open and the youngest player to reach the semifinals of a Tour event. For 10 points, For 10 points--name this player whose best known “"youngest player record”" came in 1989, when he was the youngest player ever to win the French Open.

Answer: Answer: Michael Chang

9. This film was banned in one U.S. state upon its 1931 release on the grounds that it “"exhibited cruelty and tended to debase morals”". (*) After some patrons passed out in the theater, Universal added a disclaimer urging the faint of heart to leave. Director James Whale came to the project after Dracula and the central role was offered to Bela Lugosi, but he turned it down. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--what classic horror film starring Boris Karloff is still the definitive adaptation of Mary Shelley’'s novel?

Answer: Answer: Frankenstein

10. The Season 3 DVD release for this series features fans Erin Dailey and Jennifer Wong supplying commentary on “"The Two.”"(*) Isabella Rossellini shows up as Katya long enough to hook up with Jack, while her sister Irina Derevko has been relegated to instant messaging. Marshall gets married and Will finally hooks up with his object of desire, but Michael is already married to Lauren, played by Melissa George, who’s getting some on the side from Sark. Oh, and some spy stuff happens, too. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this show created by J. J. Abrams, starring Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow.

Answer: Answer: Alias

11. The founder of this company worked for Daimler Motor Works before


establishing his own company to produce Zeppelin engines. The brand was dormant for most of the 20th0th century but was resurrected in the early 2000s after Daimler Chrysler (*) lost the bidding war on Rolls Royce and Bentley. The 2005 model year features two nearly identical models, the 57 and 62, named for their length. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this ultra-luxury brand of automobile whose customers include Jay-Z and Nas.

Answer: Answer: Maybach (“"my-bahk”")

12. Founded by steel workers in 1910, former outfielder Cumberland Posey took over management duties in 1916. The team rose to great success in the following decades, winning nine straight league pennants (*) from 1937 to 1945. In the late 1930s and 1940s, the team played home games in both Pittsburgh and Washington D.C., frequently drawing larger crowds than the Senators. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Negro League baseball team, whose name was brought up as the possible mascots fora possibility for the new Washington franchise.

Answer: Answer: Homestead Grays (accept either)


13. Released in November 1993 on Loud Records, the first track leads off with a reference to the Shaolin (*) and a certain sword style. Propelled by its sparse production and eerie piano loops, a follow-up from the group wasn''t released until four years later, with numerous solo projects appearing instead. The first single to appear was “"Method Man,”" but it was “"C.R.E.A.M.”" that put the album over the top. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this debut album from the titular group of Staten Island rappers also featuring “"Can It All Be So Simple”" and “"Protect Ya Neck.”"

Answer: Answer: Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers)

14. Due to the real-life arrest of this film’'s star shortly before release, scenes involving the arrest and photographing of his character were cut from the movie (*). The movie’'s plot centers around the hijinks of a yuppie psychiatrist and his girlfriend as they deal with impending challenges and the constant harassment from their friends, played by Tom Arnold, Joan Cusack, and Jeff Goldlum. For 10 points, For 10 points--name this 1995 film about an expecting couple that starred Julianne Moore and Hugh Grant.

Answer: Answer: Nine Months

THIRD PERIOD – No special rules in effect

115. This league was established after the national team''s poor performance against Chile in the 1962 World Cup. Patterned after the English FA, the league originally contained 16Now with 18 teams, later expanded to 18. Tthe championship trophy is commonly known as the “"Salad Bowl,”" (*) and a move has been made to add a fourth game official for 2005.when play resumes on January 25th. U.S. national team players in this league as of June 24inth, 2004 include Gregg Berhalter, Tony Sanneh, and Clint Mathis. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this European soccer league whose leaderboard at the moment includes Stuttgart, Schalke 04, and Bayern Munich.

Answer: Answer: Bundesliga (accept "German Football League")

16. It published the feature column "I Can Go on the Bus" after poaching Ralph Wiggum from The Red Dress Press in "Fraudcast News." It was also the original publisher of the supposed commencement speech falsely attributed to Kurt Vonnegut (*) but written by Mary Schmich. It was edited by Robert R. McCormick when it ran 1948's "Dewey Defeats Truman" headline. For 10 points--name this self-described "World's Greatest Newspaper" from the Windy City.

Answer: The Chicago (Daily) TribuneIn Sheena Easton's video for “Almost Over You” she throws this arcade game off a balcony, and a sample of someone describing the game instructions appears in (*) the Beastie Boys' “Time to Build” from “To the 5 Boroughs.”. Ranked along with Pac Man as one of the highest-grossing games of all time, its sequel “Stargate” was later renamed for home release. Originally thought to be a failure because of its extreme difficulty, FTP, For 10 points -- name this game, whose objective requires you to save humanoids from swarms of attacking aliens.

Answer: Defender

17. Locations in this show were apartment 4D, Newsview Magazine, and La Parisian Restaurant. It also featured Ruth Buzzie as Pete, Bernie Koppell (*) as Jerry, Lew Parker as Lou, and Ted Bessell as love interest Don Hollinger. Nepotism reigned on the show as during its 1966-71 run, the star''s real life siblings Tony and


Teri and her father made guest appearances. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this show about New York model Ann Marie, starring Marlo Thomas.

Answer: Answer: That Girl

18. It’'s been around in Europe since the 1940’'s, but the first domestic test-marketing of its main flavor in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco didn’'t occur until 1958. It was (*) introduced to the public two years later in 1960. In order to compete with Pepsi Blue, a new berry flavor of this line of soft drinks was created in 2003, but not given its own spokesdancer. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Coca-Cola soft drink that is available in orange, grape, strawberry, and pineapple.

Answer: Answer: Fanta


18. In 1999, he listed the next market for his company as the buying and selling of excess bandwidth. As President and COO, he’d already taken revenues from $4 billion to $40 billion. His company would peak at number 7 on the Fortune 500 and he’d serve a stint of six months as CEO. Five years later,(*) on April 9 of 2004, he was taken into police custody after accosting passers-by in New York, pulling on their clothing and accusing them of being FBI agents. FTP, name this highest-ranking Enron executive to be charged.

Answer: Jeffrey Skilling

19. Although they finished last in the Norris division in their inaugural season, their 53 points were very good for an expansion team. (*) The team''s first coach was Terry Crisp and Phil Esposito was their first general manager. Players who have donned their jerseys include Brian Bradley, Roman Hamrlik, and, more recently, Martin St. LouisBrad Richards. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this NHL team that would be playing in the St. Pete Times Forum and defending the Stanley Cup if not for the NHL lockout.

Answer: Answer: Tampa Bay Lightning (either acceptable)This league was officially founded in 1890 with 13 teams. Teams of seven played two 30 minute halves without substitution and without nets. In 1892, a category was established for Juniors and the league continued to grow into 13 member leagues (*). Their motto is "Where the Best Develop", and their first office was in Maple Leaf Gardens. FTP, name this organization that began as a structured way for Lindsay, Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto to play one another in hockey, a group not to be confused with the OHL.

Answer: Ontario Hockey Association

20. When VH1''s “Bands Reunited” brought this band back together, they got everybody but guitarist Andy Cox and bassist David Steele. (*) Cox and Steele had formed Fine Young Cannibals after the band''s breakup, caused when Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger left to form General Public. Debuting on Two Tone Records with a cover of “Tears of a Clown,” tTheir biggest U.S. success came with the hit “"Save It For Later.”" FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this band who had to add the word “"English”" to their name as not to be confused with an L.A. group of the same name.

Answer: Answer: The English Beat

21. This school suffered tough losses to Penn and Iowa State before righting the ship and beginning a winning streak over opponents like Yale, Cornell, and Niagra. Led by Kevin Bettencourt,(*) Charles Lee, Chris McNaughton and coach Pat Flannery, they started league play with a win over Holy Cross. FTP, name this school nicknamed the Bison who became big news outside their Patriot League with back to back upsets over St. Joseph's and Pitt.

Answer: Bucknell University

He graduated LaCrosse State Teacher''s College in 1940 and then earned a Distinguished Flying Cross in World War II. He was awarded the 1991 Millikan Award for an article in the journal Physics Teacher under his (*) real name, Don Herbert. But starting in 1951 he used his famous nickname for an eponymous show that aired for 13 years on NBC, as well as a 1980''s revival on Nickelodeon. For 10 points -- For 10 points--identify this man famous for performing scientific experiments for a younger audience.

Answer: Answer: Mr. Wizard [accept Don Herbert before it’'s said]


EXTRAS

22. The title's the same. The 1989 Nintendo Entertainment System port of a Konami arcade game carried this title, with the subtitle "The Arcade Game." The movie with the same title, but different subtitle, was dedicated to the memory of Jim Henson, not the memory of the career of Vanilla Ice (*), who has a song on the soundtrack. FTP, give this title, whose movie plot centers around the substance that made the the pizza-eating protagonists mutate.

Answer: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (accept "The Secret of the Ooze" if given after the answer)

232. . This native of Helena, Montana began his coaching career at his alma mater, Carroll College, in 1983. After stops at Utah State, Nevada, and Idaho, he became the offensive coordinator (*) of the team he is the head coach of now. Prior to his ascension to his current position, he served as an offensive assistant for Auburn and the Jacksonville Jaguars. For 10 points, For 10 points--name this man who has aspired to become the head coach of Auburn, Notre Dame, LSU, etc but still remains at Louisville.

Answer: Answer: Bobby Petrino

2423. . It was described by the New York Post as "only a western in the sense that 'Romeo and Juliet' is only a love story." Jean Arthur's (*) last film, she was over 50 years old when cast to play the role of the rancher's wife, Marian Starrett. Brandon de Wilde scored an Oscar nomination along with Jack Palance, whose troubles mounting his horse caused him to walk it into town in a famous scene. For 10 points--"come back" and name this 1953 George Stevens classic starring Alan Ladd as the titular gunfighter.

Answer: ShaneThis film was made with a budget of merely $7 million, but grossed nearly $75 million worldwide. Set in the London neighborhood (*) of Hounslow, originally, the film’s writer/director conceived of a lesbian storyline centered around the film’s two female protagonists, but settled upon instead a love triangle centered around their coach. For 10 points, name this movie, whose proposed American title was “Move it Like Mia”.

Answer: Bend it Like Beckham

25. In addition to his day job, this soccer player is probably best known for his appearances in Renault automobiles ads and his trademark line, “Va Va Voom.”(*) He first gained notoriety when he was fined by FIFA for signing with Barcelona while under contract with his original French club AS Monaco. After leading his national side in scoring during World Cup 1998, he moved to Italian side Juventus before signing in the summer of 1999 with his current club. For 10 points, name this Arsenal forward who was recently voted FIFA’s 2nd best player in the world.

Answer: Thierry Henry


AXD 2005Bonuses for The John Spencer Blues Explosion Featuring Allison Janney

by Anne Mitchell, Steve Traicoff, Geoff Zmyslowski and Asim Modiwith additional material by Charlie Steinhice

1. Given quotes from the introductions to classic cartoons, name them for the stated5-10-15FTSNOP.

(5) For 5 points-- "Bouncing here and there and everywhereBLANK: America's elite fighting force fights a never-ending battle against Cobra, a ruthless TERRORIST organization determined to rule the world "

Answer: Answer: Gummi Bears GI Joe

(10) For 10 points-- "From days of long ago. From uncharted regions of the universe. Comes a legend."

Answer: Answer: Voltron: Defender of the Universe (also accept The New Adventures of Voltron)

(15) For 15 points-- "We''ll stick together through and through like glue! I don''t wanna be a cook or a fireman

I fireman. I ddon''t wanna play trombone in a marching band"Answer: Answer: The Care Bears

2. The film "Love Actually" was an amalgam of many different romantic storylines. Given a particular storyline, name the actor featured.

(10) He plays a novelist that flees to the south of France after walking in on his girlfriend with another man and falls in love with his Portuguese maid.

Answer: Answer: Colin Firth

(10) No stranger to playing villians, this man plays the unfaithful husband of Emma Thompson''s character.

Answer: Answer: Alan Rickman

(10) This actress, best known for her role on the BBC soap EastEnders, plays the civil servant who attracts the attention of the Prime Minister

Answer: Answer: Martine McCutcheon

3. If you follow fantasy basketball, you''ll know leading scorers. For 10 points each--TPE, name the team from players on the bottom of the scoring leaderboard.

(10) ) Mike Wilks, Tony Massenburg, Robert HorryAnswer: Answer: San Antonio Spurs (accept either)

(10) ) Andris Biedrins, Dale Davis, Adonal FoyleMatt Freije, Chris Andersen, George Lynch

Answer: Answer: Golden State New Orleans Warriors Hornets (accept either)

(10) ) Adrian Griffin, Frank Williams, Jannero PargoAnswer: Answer: Chicago Bulls (accept either)


4. FFPEor five points each, --given the year and lyrics, name the hit song and artist responsible for these random acts of Spanish counting.

(5,/5) 2004 "Uno, dos, tres, catorce"Answers: : "Vertigo" by U2

(5,/5) 1998 "Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis"Answers: : "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) " by the Offspring

(5,/5) 1965 "Uno, dos, one, two, tres, cuatro"Answers: "Wooly Bully " by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs

5. The last couple of years have seen upheaval in Jed Bartlet’'s White House. We’'ll see how well you ’roll ve kept up with the changes, for 10 points each.

(10) Who replaced Leo McGarry after his massive heart attack forced him to step down as White House Chief of Staff?

Answer: Answer: Claudia Jean “"C. J.”" Cregg (accept either)

(10) Name the Texas Congressman whose presidential ambitions have led Josh Lyman to leave the White House to run his campaign.

Answer: ; Matthew Santos

(10) ) She is the NSA Advisor whose dovish stance on the Israeli-Palestine conflict helped lead to the summit where miraculously this problem appears to have been solved.

Answer: Answer: Kate Harper (accept either)

6. Have you been paying attention to the perfume counter lately? Tough. FTPEFor 10 points each, answer these questions: .

(10) . This sporting goods company features the fragrances Team, Moves, and Adrenaline.Answer: Answer: Adidas

(10) This actress has had success with Black Pearls and White Diamonds.Answer: Answer: Elizabeth Taylor

(10) This Canadian has recently joined the market with Notes and Femme.Answer: Answer: Celine Dion


7. . How about some pretentious rock? Name these Elvis Costello albums from clues, for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE.

(10) This was Costello''s 1977 debut album which featured the backing band Clover. Songs include “"Less Than Zero,”" “"Watching the Detectives,”" and “"Alison,”" later covered by Linda Ronstadt.

Answer: Answer: My Aim Is True

(10) His first album with the Attractions, this album featured the songs “"No Action”" and “"Radio, Radio,”" the impromptu performance of which on Saturday Night Live is legendary for pissing off Lorne Michaels.

Answer: Answer: This Year ' ' s Model

(10) This third Costello album, originally titled “"Emotional Fascism,”" also featured the Attractions. Songs include “"Accidents Will Happen,”" and “"Oliver''s Army.,”" and on the U.S. version, the Nick Lowe-penned “(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?”

Answer: Answer: Armed Forces

8. Mike Holmgren’'s Green Bay Packers staff from the early to mid 1990s has done very well for themselves. FTPEFor 10 eachor 10 points each, --given their position and years with Green Bay, name the current coach.

(10) Quarterbacks Coach (1997-98)Answer: Answer: Andy Reid

(10) Quarterbacks Coach (1992-1995)Answer: Answer: Steve Mariucci

(10) Wide Receivers Coach (1992-1994)Answer: Answer: Jon Gruden

9. Given a popular daytime actor or actress, give his or her main character''s name and the soap opera they appear on FFPEfor 5 points each, no evil-twin or amnesia-scenario crap rewarded here.

(5,/5) ) Christian AlfonsoAnswers: Hope Alice Williams Brady on Days of Our Lives

(5,/5) ) Kristoff St. JohnAnswer: Answers: Neil Winters on The Young and the Restless

(5,/5) ) Tyler ChristopherAnswers: Nikolas Cassidine on General Hospital


10. You may not know his name, but TV regular Clark Gregg also shows up in a lot of movies. Name these projects he''s been involved with, for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE.

(10) ) He plays Steckle in this new release about an add executive whose new boss is courting his daughter.

Answer: Answer: In Good Company

(10) ) In this David Mamet film, he plays a senior Secret Service agent named Miller heading up a task force looking for the President''s kidnapped daughter.

Answer: Answer: Spartan

(10) ) Clark Gregg wrote this 2000 thriller starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer in which Pfeiffer is haunted by a missing young woman who may have been murdered and bears a striking resemblance to Pfeiffer herself.

Answer: Answer: What Lies Beneath

11. FTPEor 10 eachor 10 points each--, answer the following name things about everybody''s favorite Tupac sample source, Bruce Hornsby.

(10) Bruce and his brother John met this musician while working for 20th Century Fox. He later produced some of Hornsby's material, in addition to recording the albums “Sports” and “Fore” with his own band.

Answer: Huey Lewis

(10) Huey Lewis helped produce this 1986 debut album for Hornsby and the Range, featuring “"Every Little Kiss,”" “"Mandolin Rain,”" and the hit Tupac-sampled title track.

Answer: Answer: The Way It Is

(10) Besides making albums, Hornsby also wrote songs for other artists, including “"The End of the Innocence,”" a hit for this former Eagle.

Answer: Answer: Don Henley

(10) Since he went solo from the Range in 1993, he has released five solo albums. Name any one of them.

Answer: Answer: Harbor Lights, Hot House, Spirit Trail, Big Swing Face or Halcyon Days

12. Name the tennis racquet brand based on a picture of the product, FTPEfor 10 points each. (See attached sheet)

(10) (a.) Wilson(10) (b.) (b.) Head (10) (c.) (c.) Prince


13. Everybody knows about Seth, Ryan, Marissa, and Summer, but FTPE for 10 points each, how well do you know the other characters from everybody’'s guilty pleasure, “The O.C.?”

(10) ) Marissa’'s boyfriend at the start of the series, they break up after he sleeps with her friend Holly and pisses her off again by sleeping with her own mother.

Answer: Answer: Luke Ward

(10) ) Name Ryan’'s ex-girlfriend whose pregnancy (with possibly his baby) prompts Ryan to leave Newport at the end of the first season

Answer: Answer: Theresa

(10) He was Marissa’'s friend from rehab whose fictional girlfriend and clinical depression drove a wedge between Ryan and Marissa.

Answer: Answer: Oliver Trask

14. For 10 eachor 10 points each -- name the following actors who appear in Wes Anderson''s “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.”

(10) Steve Zissou''s professional and romantic rival Alistair Hennessey is played by this veteran actor, who changed the character from a stodgy Brit to a suave martini swiller.

Answer: Answer: Jeff Goldblum

(10) This “Harold and Maude” actor makes a return playing Bill Ubell, usually referred to by Zissou as a “"bond company stooge.”"

Answer: Answer: Bud Cort

(10) This frequent actor in Anderson''s films once told Roger Ebert he always wanted to be eaten by a shark in a movie. He gets his wish as the ill-fated Esteban du Plantier.

Answer: Answer: Seymour Cassell14. Name these Coldplay sound-alikes FTPE.

(10) Although they came onto the scene first, you could easily imagine their "Don't Look Back In Anger" or "Champagne Supernova" sung by a boozed-up Coldplay.

Answer: Oasis

(10) Instead of walking aroudn the beach in slow motion, this Northern Ireland band's frontman rides a motorcycle, plays with a flare, and walks around a field in slow motion in the video for "Run" off of their album "Spitting Games".

Answer: Snow Patrol

(10) "Somewhere Only We Know" is the lead single off of their full-length debut "Hopes & Fears", which also features "This Is The Last Time" and "Bedshaped"

Answer: Keane

15. Name the television character from the epitaph, for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE

(10) ) "She saved the world a lot"


Answer: Answer: Buffy Anne Summers (accept either)

(10) The epitaph of this Sopranos character reads "A mother''s love"Answer: Answer: Livia Soprano"Died tragically rescuing his family from the wreckage

of a destroyed sinking battleship"Answer: Royal Tenenbaum

(10) He imagines his will read "Checking e-mails and kicking Cheats in the hereafter. Buried with his hundred girlfriends and, like, a jillion dollars. Please don't dig up the grave."After faking his own death to get out of a work-related community service outing, his sisters-in-law purchased a tombstone which read "We are richer for having lost him."

Answer: Answer: Strong Bad Homer Jay Simpson


16. FTPEor 10 eachor 10 points each, --answer these name these things questions realted to thabout the e first Carol Burnett Show.

(10) This actor appeared on the very first episode, and was such good luck charm that Burnett brought him back for each season''s premiere.

Answer: Answer: Jim Nabors

(10) This actor, who was a frequent foil for Harvey Korman, did not become a regular cast member until 1975. He may be remembered as a clumsy dentist or Mr. Tudball.

Answer: Answer: Tim Conway

(10) At the end of each show, a cartoon version of Burnett dressed as one of these appeared as the credits rolled.

Answer: Answer: charwoman or maid (accept equivalents)

17. Enough about Boggs and Sandberg. Name these players who were not elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 2005, for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE.

(10) This reliever with a split-finger fastball was first runner up in the balloting. He won a Cy Young in 1979 with the Cubs, and later pitched for the Cardinals and Braves.

Answer: Answer: Bruce Sutter

(10) Winningest pitcher of the 1980s, t This three-time World Series winner with the Tigers, Twins, and Blue Jays finished with enough votes to remain on the ballot.

It was his 6th year of eligibility.Answer: Answer: Jack Morris

(10) This pitcher who went from the University of Michigan to the Angels starting rotation finished with 13 votes, which drops him from future ballotsThis Cardinals, A’'s, Giants and Red Sox outfielder will be on the 2006 ballot, receiving the exact 5% necessary to continue candidacy.

Answer: Answer: Willie McGeeJim Abbott

18. 40- 30-20-10-5-1, name the U.S. state.(40) It’'s in the United States.(30) Stars born in this state include Fatty Arbuckle, Hattie McDaniel, and R. Lee Ermey.

(20) The directorial debut of Thomas Haden Church involves teens searching for a magic forest of government marijuana in the state.

(10) Tourist attractions include the first Pizza Hut, the Barbed Wire Museum in Rush County, the Prairie Dog Town just off I-70 and the World''s Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker..

(5) Songs by the band who named themselves after the state include "Dust in the Wind" and "Carry On My Wayward Son."

(1) If Toto could talk, he might say, "No shit we're not here anymore, Dorothy."The band Kansas took their name from the name of the state.

Answer: Answer: Kansas


19. Given some text from the label of a popular household cleaner, name it, for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE.

(10). "Love your wood--making things beautiful for over 90 years with a pure vegetable base--Manufactured by Colgate Palmolive Co. of New York"

Answer: Answer: Murphy Oil Soap

(10) "Citrus Power and scientific technology combine to defeat the toughest stains--removes stickers, grease, gum, tar, crayon, and tape--manufactured by Magic American Corporation of Cleveland."

Answer: Answer: Goo Gone

(10) "Disinfectant cleaner with the patented Chorinol-Bleaches out tough stains, disinfects while it cleans--product of Proctor & Gamble of Cincinnatti"

Answer: Answer: Comet cleanser

20. Slated to star in the upcoming film adaptation of “The Hitchiker’'s Guide to the GalazyGalaxy,” this recording artist first burst on to the scene by joining forces with rapper Talib Kweli for the critically acclaimed album “Black Star. For 10 points each--”

(10 ) Name this artistAnswer: Answer: Mos Def

(10) Last year’'s “The New Danger” was his first album released since this solo debutAnswer: Answer: Black on Both Sides

(10) Before this latest album, Mos Def’'s last musical release was a cover of this John Denver song

Answer: Answer: "Leavin ' on a Jet Plane "

21. Answer these questions about Name these categories in on the classic MTV game show Remote Control, FTPEfor 10 eachor 10 points each.

(10) Perhaps the most notorious category had contestants deciding if celebrities were "Dead or" this other choice.

Answer: Answer: Canadian

(10) Instead of "Beat the Clock" contestants had to beat this man.Answer: Answer: the Pope (10) The Physics category had questions featuring this sitcom familyAnswer: Answer: the Brady ' s


22. Answer the following questions about recent events in women''s golf, for 10 eachor 10 points each.FTPE

(10) This 15 year old just accepted an exemption from Seoul Broadcasting System to play in their SBC Open in February and vie for a $1 Mmillion dollar purse.

Answer: Answer: Michelle Wie

(10) It was just announced that Illinois'' Rich Harvest Farms will play host to this international team competition in 2009.

Answer: Answer: Solheim Cup

(10) Anikka Sorenstam was just named 2004''s AP Female Athlete of the Year with 40 first place votes, while this U-Conn hoopsterbasketball star who was expected to challenge her only got 15.

Answer: Answer: Diana Taurasi

23. Are you Ddown with O.B.C.? Answer these questions about Oprah''s Book Club for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE.

(10) Author Jonathan Franzen caused a big stink when he rejected Oprah''s endorsement of this book, fearing he would lose his literary reputation.

Answer: Answer: The Corrections

(10) Although the Book Club appears mostly online now, this woman''s “"Witness: For the Prosecution of Scott Peterson”" appeared on two shows recently.

Answer: Answer: Amber Frey (“"fry”")

(10) Although not a book club selection, the author of this anti-beef book, Howard Lyman, caused Oprah to state that she had been “"stopped cold from eating another burger.”"

Answer: Answer: Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher who won''t Eat Meat.

24. FTPE, name the following actors who appear in Wes Anderson's “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.”

(10) Steve Zissou's professional and romantic rival Alistair Hennessey is played by this veteran actor, who changed the character from a stodgy Brit to a suave martini swiller.

Answer: Jeff Goldblum

(10) This “Harold and Maude” actor makes a return playing Bill Ubell, usually referred to by Zissou as a “bond company stooge.”

Answer: Bud Cort

(10) This frequent actor in Anderson's films once told Roger Ebert he always wanted to be eaten by a shark in a movie. He gets his wish as the ill-fated Esteban du Plantier.

Answer: Seymour Cassell

25. Name the lyricists and composers of songs we take for granted, five points per part:

(5,5) Happy Birthday


Answers: Mildred Hill and Patty Hill

(5,5) Take Me Out To The Ball GameAnswers: Jack Northworth and Albert Von Tilzer

(5,5) SummertimeAnswers: George and Ira Gershwin (Jacob and Israel Gershowitz)

264. . Given a back-up NFL quarterback (as of the beginning of the 2004 season), name the starter that he hopes to displacehe replaced during this season, for 10 points each.

(10) Billy VolekAnswer: Answer: Steve McNair

(10) Mike MacMahonChad HutchinsonAnswer: Answer: JoeyRex Harrington Grossman

(10) Dave RagoneKerry CollinsAnswer: Answer: David Carr Gannon


2725. Joe Howard may be familiar face to many of you. Name these things related to his TVtelevision shows from his appearances, for 10 eachor 10 points eachFTPE.

(10) Last season he showed up for one episode of this show to sell his father's restaurant, The Lighthouse, to Sandy Cohen and Jimmy Cooper.In 2004 made-for USA movie The Perfect Husband, Howard played Lee, the father of this recently convicted California wife murderer.

Answer: Answer: The O.C.Scott Peterson

(10) He played the chief in an episode of this USA series where the titular female bounty hunter is seeking to capture an out-of-control computer genius.

Answer: Answer: The Huntress

(10) He was the lead on this children''s TV show that aired as a segment of "Square One TV" in the late '1980s and early '1990s, playing George Frankly and using arithmetic to solve crimes.

Answer: Answer: Mathnet


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