Packet 1 MARK I
Toss Ups
1.) In October 2007, he received the key to the city of Columbia, South Carolina. Eastern Carolina University Professor Jason Bond named a species of trap door spider after him. The editor-in-chief of Marvel comics gave the deceased Captain America's shield to him. The city of Oshwa, Canada celebrated a day in his honor after their hockey team lost to the Saginaw Spirit, a team who named their mascot after him. He also has his own flavor of Ben and Jerry's ice cream, Americone Dream. FTP, name this satirical news anchor who's “Report” [re-POUR] airs directly after The Daily Show.
ANSWER: Stephen Colbert
2.) He is known as Charlie in France, Walter in Germany, Holger in Denmark, and Willy in Norway. He has no familial relations but he has an ex-girlfriend Wilma and his current girlfriend Wenda. His arch nemesis Odlaw first appeared in his fifth book. When in ancient Egypt you can find him near the mummy coffins. It is difficult to find him amongst a group of pirates due to the pirates affinity to stripped shirts; though he is easily picked out in the future. FTP, name this literary character that sports a white and red stripped sweater that you must find in a series of books.
ANSWER: Waldo
3.) This film mentions a certain city an average of 0.62 times per minute. It was filmed in only 60 days but post-production took almost a year. To save costs, props from Alexander and Troy were reused. Directed by Zack Snyder and staring Lena Headey and Gerard Butler, this movie was based on a graphic novel which was in turn based on a 1962 film. This is, FTP, what 2007 film about the Battle of Thermopylae that gave us the memorable line “This is Sparta!”
ANSWER: 300
4.) Created by Mason Gordon, who wanted to create a video game-like sport, it was first played in 2001. Handlers run the offense, while gunners attack the basket and stoppers use their bodies to protect the rim. Body checking is allowed, but only while a player is dribbling or doesn’t have the ball. The four-player teams score two points for a normal shot, but three points for a long-distance shot and a slam dunk. The court includes shock-absorbent panels in between the launching pads to cushion hard landings. FTP, name this basketball-trampoline hybrid sport.
ANSWER: Slamball
5.) Isaac Slade was inspired to write this song after his experience working as a mentor at a camp for troubled teens. It was released on a 2005 album of the same name, which in 2007 became the best-selling digital album of all time. The singer laments that he “lost a friend somewhere along in the bitterness” and that he would have “stayed up with you all night” in order to do the titular act. The subject of a number of parodies, including "How to Catch a Duck", this is, FTP, what best-known single from The Fray?
ANSWER: “How to Save a Life”
6.) This series of books takes place in Santa Barbara, California. The stories focus around five teenagers which later included an alien known as Ax. The story originally focused on the super powers of the characters but since moved to the effects of war on such characters as Jake, Marco, and Tobias. For ten points, name this pre-teen book series created by K.A. Appelgate that focuses on a group of teens with the ability to shape shift into animals.
ANSWER: Animorphs
7.) It was commissioned by President Truman and built with help from Albert Einstein after the second World War. His relatives still live there on 4th street. Main Street is home to the gym, the Sheriff's office, Cafe Diem, the town's only traffic light, and a Cold War era death ray that pops out from under the ground if someone activates the control panel at Global Dynamics. FTP, name this small town with big secrets on the Sci Fi Channel show of the same name.
ANSWER: Eureka
8.) His adopted son may be his arch-enemy’s half-brother. He also named his arch-enemy’s daughter after his own childhood friend, Valeria. He never graduated from college, but instead gave himself an honorary doctorate from a university in the country he rules, Latveria. For ten points who is this ominously-named arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four?
ANSWER: Doctor Victor von Doom
9.) In his first game with Maple Woods Community College, he hit a grand slam and turned an unassisted triple play. Despite this, he wasn’t drafted until the 13th round of the 1999 MLB draft. He only spent one year in the minors before starting the next season in the majors. In 2006, after finishing second in the MVP balloting, he remarked that “someone who doesn’t take his team to the playoffs doesn’t deserve to win MVP.” Ironically, he won the 2008 MVP even though the Cardinals finished 4th in their division. FTP, name the only player in history to start his career with eight consecutive seasons of .300, 30 homers and 100 RBIs.
ANSWER: Albert Pujols
10.) During a deposition, United Northfield’s lawyer Arthur Edens begins stripping naked and rambling. The law firm calls in the title character to fix the situation. After the law firm finds out that Eden was secretly building a case against his client, they have him killed and also try to kill the title character. This is the plot of, FTP, what 2007 legal thriller starring George Clooney?
ANSWER: Michael Clayton
11.) Her most successful song to date was inspired by a 2000 film starring John Cusack. She has recorded the albums 11:11, Begin To Hope, and Soviet Kitsch. FTP, name this Russian born singer-songwriter who composed the song "Fidelity".
ANSWER: Regina Spektor
12.) It’s not Ocarina of Time but a portion of this game takes place in the interior of a large fish. It’s not the Jungle Book 2, but it features the voice of Haley Joel Osment. It’s not Final Fantasy but it is produced by Square Enix. It’s not a Disney movie but it features Donald, Goofy, Jack Skellington, and many others. FTP, name this Play Station 2 RPG that focuses on Sora, Riku, and an entire cast of Disney Characters.
ANSWER: Kingdom Hearts
13.) He describes the company of a woman as the most relaxing time of his life since he was watch commander at Pearl Harbor. He never thought he could shoot down a German plane, but last year he proved himself wrong. He’s fathered two illegitimate children – Abbie and Herb Powell. His marriage to Mona ended when she sabotaged a biological weapons laboratory and then went on the lam. * Father of Homer, this is, FTP, what elderly Simpson relative?
ANSWER: Abraham Simpson (accept Abe; prompt on Grandpa Simpson before *)
14.) One play of this name occurred in the 1976 Grey Cup, when Ottawa tight end Tony Gabriel faked a post pattern and scored the game-winning touchdown in the corner. Another play with this name occurred in the 2001 Michigan-Michigan State game, when MSU quarterback Jeff Smoker threw the game-winning touchdown to T.J. Duckett with one second left. A more well-known play with this name occurred in the 1954 World Series, when Vic Wertz’s liner to deep center was snatched by Willie Mays. FTP, give the common name for these plays, which most often refers to the Joe Montana to Dwight Clark touchdown in the 1982 NFC Championship, sending the Niners to the Super Bowl.
ANSWER: The Catch
15.) New Zealand, the World War II British aircraft carrier HMS Vengeance, an F/A-18 Hornet, one of the tunneling machines used to construct the chunnel, the original Hollywood sign, the Indiana Firebirds arena football team, the Pope’s old Volkswagen Golf, and Sarah Palin’s Westwind II jet have all been listed here. FTP, what is this popular website for auctions?
ANSWER: ebay.com (Accept “Things that have been listed on ebay” and equivalents)
16.) He was ranked #39 on Rolling Stone's top 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. In the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll, he ranked #29. This man is an actor, audio engineer, singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He appeared as Nikola Tesla in The Prestige and wrote “Space Oddity” and co-wrote “Under Pressure.” FTP, name the man born David Robert Jones, but who took the last name of one of the defenders of the Alamo.
ANSWER: David Bowie or David Robert Jones before it is mentioned
17.) The first person to meet the title character is the old man, who is also its first victim. Frank the mechanic later meets it while complaining about his boss. After a killing spree, Steve Andrews, played by Steve McQueen, discovers its only weakness, cold. For ten points, in 1958 and 1988, Phoenix, Pennsylvania was attacked by what gelatinous monster you should beware of?
ANSWER: The Blob
18.) On Sinbad and Friends he voiced God, and starred in the 1970's films Let's Do It Again, A Piece of the Action, and Uptown Saturday Night. This Temple University graduate starred as a gym teacher on an eponymous 1969 sitcom, and taught reading as Hank on The Electric Company. Southern television stations declined to run the show I Spy because of his starring role. Based on his childhood, he voiced the characters of the Junkyard Band drummer, Mushmouth, and Albert on Fat Albert. For 10 points—name this actor who, as a obstetrician on an 80s show about a Brooklyn African-American family cemented his career as a successful comedian.
ANSWER:William "Bill" Cosby, Jr.
19.) Drafted out of the University of Washington by the Golden State Warriors in 1992, he made the All-Star team 3 times in the next five years. He helped lead the Knicks to the 1999 NBA Finals, scoring 35 points and 10 rebounds in the Game 5 loss. Later, in 2004, after the Minnesota Timberwolves offered him a three-year, 21 million dollar contract extension, he declined, saying that he had “a family to feed”. FTP, name this small forward best known for the 1997 incident in which he choked P.J. Carlesimo, his coach with the Warriors.
ANSWER: Latrell Sprewell
20.) One of only 46 albums to receive 5 Mic's from The Source, it was initially rated at 4.5 stars after its 1993 release. Since then it has come to be recognized as one of the most influential albums of the 1990's, and one of the greatest East-Coast rap albums ever. The album, with its numerous martial arts inspired samples, spawned two top 100 singles, “C.R.E.A.M.” and “Method Man”. Featuring all 9 members, but predominantly featuring the RZA [ RI-za], the GZA [GI-za] and Method Man, FTP name this rap album, the first released by the Wu-Tang Clan.
ANSWER: Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers (prompt on 36 Chambers)
21.) A junior version of this character appears in a namesake ‘90’s cartoon show. His other ‘90’s appearances include Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and GoldenEye. FTP, name this fictional British spy with codename 007 [“double oh seven”].
ANSWER: James Bond
Bonuses
1.) For 10 points each, name these board games that, during a recession, may remind you of more fiscally irresponsible times.
[10] The original version of this board game had bills ranging from $500 to $1 but in newer versions you will have to buy Baltic Avenue with a credit card.
ANSWER: Monopoly
[10] In this game, the players must buy 5 listed items that may or may not be on sale or clearance and be the first to make it to the parking lot.
ANSWER: Mall Madness
[10] An updated version of this game includes Platinum, Rice, and Oil. The original version of this stock market card game included commodities like Wheat, Barley, and Hay.
ANSWER: Pit
2.) From 1994 to 2003, there were no NBA Finals without either one of these two players. FTPE:
[10] This current Suns general manager and five-time NBA champion hit the winning shot in Game 6 of the 1997 Finals for the Bulls.
ANSWER: Steve Kerr
[10] Known for his “big shots”, this seven-time NBA champion helped the Lakers with their 2000-2002 threepeat.
ANSWER: Robert Horry
[10] Coincidentally, both Kerr and Horry won three titles with Phil Jackson and two with Gregg Popovich. However, Horry won two additional titles in 1994 and 1995 with this former Rocket coach.
ANSWER: Rudy Tomjanovich
3.) For 10 points each, name these minor characters from Finding Nemo.
[10] This is the name of the Moorish Idol that was the leader of the “tank gang” and who also had a wounded fin.
ANSWER: Gill
[10] This 150 year-old father of Squirt speaks with a surfer’s accent.
ANSWER: Crush
[10] This Great White Shark is the leader of a support group who advocates that “fish are friends, not food.”
ANSWER: Bruce
4.) Given a group of fictional dogs, identify the common breed, FTPE
[10] Lassie, Laddie from the Simpsons, Flo from All Dogs Go to Heaven, Fly and Rex from the film Babe
ANSWER: Collie
[10] Geraldo from Batman Returns, Ren from Ren and Stimpy, Enrique from Evil Con Carne
ANSWER: Chihuahua
[10] Vincent from Lost, Rowdy the stuffed dog from Scrubs
ANSWER: Labrador retriever (Accept retriever)
5.) Name these TV pitchmen from some of their products for ten points each.
[10] This man sells Sham-wow absorbent towels. He had his tongue bitten by a prostitute who would not let go.
ANSWER: Vince Offer or Shlomi NOT “The shamwow guy” or variants.
[10] This man has a heavy beard and pitches cleaning products like Oxyclean and Kaboom!
ANSWER: Billy Mays
[10] This man pitches show time rotisseries, which have a sticker on them stating that you should not take “Set it and forget it” literally.
ANSWER: Ron Popeil
6.) Name these events that used to be in the Summer Olympics, FTPE:
[10] Since this sport hasn’t been in the Olympics since 1904, Arnold Palmer, Phil Mickelson, and a certain guy named Tiger haven’t had a chance to win gold.
ANSWER: golf