Packet 2 MARK I
Toss Ups
1.) After thieves rob a bank and take hostages in this film, banking magnate Arthur Case brings in Madeleine White, a fixer, to protect his interests in the hostage negotiations. When the police storm the bank, the bank robbers disguise themselves as hostages, while the ring leader hides behind a fake wall in the supply room. The only thing they had stolen was a safety deposit box that contains diamonds and documents linking Case to the Holocaust. The robbers mail the documents to the Justice Department, and convince detective Frasier to propose to his girlfriend. Starring Clive Owen and Denzel Washington, this is, FTP, what 2006 Spike Lee joint?
ANSWER: The Inside Man
2.) Nicknamed “Meast”, a reference to “half-man, half-beast”, for his hard hits, he was actually a running back in high school, rushing for a Florida state record 44 touchdowns in 2000. In 2001, he played nickel back for the University of Miami during their championship run, and was named first-team All-American in 2003. Drafted with the 5th overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins, FTP, name this free safety who was killed in a home invasion on November 27, 2007.
ANSWER: Sean Taylor
3.) This song's lyrics begin: "Where are we? What the hell is going on? / "The dust has only just begun to form crop circles in the carpet." In 2007, Saturday Night Live used it in a digital short entitled “The Shooting or Dear Sister,” which especially featured the lyrics "Mm what you say / Oh that you only meant well, well of course you did / Mm what you say." Performed a cappella with only a harmonizer as accompaniment, for ten points, name this 2005 song by Imogen Heap that shares its name with a children's game.
ANSWER: Hide and Seek
4.) Homer Simpson thinks the original is about his old minivan. Magnavox’s was released In 1972 and Magic: The Gathering’s was released in September, 2001. An Etrian one can be played on the Nintendo DS and Stanley Kubrick made a space one that took place in 2001. For ten points, name this heroic journey, first undertaken by its namesake when he traveled home from the Trojan War for ten long years.
ANSWER: The Odyssey
5.) The films soundtrack included songs like “Another Brick in the Wall”, “The Kids Aren’t Alright”, and “Schools Out.” Jon Stewart plays Professor Furlong and Usher plays Gabe Santora. Marybeth is revealed to be the queen but is killed by Casey when he injects a drug made by Zeke into her eyeball. For 10 points, name this 1998 movie, starring Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, and Robert Patrick that focuses on the takeover of a high school by an alien parasite.
ANSWER: The Faculty
6.) His high school record gained him many scholarship offers, but he chose to skip college and directly enter the Minor Leagues. In his first Major League game, he pitched a no-hitter until the bottom of ninth, with two outs, when he grew bored and hit the batter in the head, killing him instantly. He has worked for pretty much everyone, including the NSA, the Contras, the DEA, and the Kingpin. FTP, name this target-wearing Marvel super-villain who “never misses.” Colin Ferrell made him the only decent part of the Daredevil movie.
ANSWER: Bullseye or Lester
7.) This character angered his father by buying a Venice loft and in the episode "Summer of '91" lost his virginity to Wanda before she left for Chicago. He was overwhelmed by the Rodney King riot fallout in one episode, and in "Revenge of the Teenage Dead", Vinnie makes a zombie film. Episodes of his show had a trademark ending in which he wrote a diary entry on his computer. A four-year-old leukemia patient, he completed high school in nine weeks, Graduated Princeton at age ten, and at fourteen earned his license. For 10 points—name this Neil Patrick Harris character, an Eastman Medical resident.
ANSWER:Dr. Douglas "Doogie" Howser, M.D (accept either name, prompt on "Howser")
8.) Upgrades in the categories of straight-line auto, blast-cannon, and spread-fire weapons come every 10,000 points, and are used to destroy enemies such as snakes, purple pinwheels, and blue jacks. The original game, developed by Stephen “Cakey” Cakebread, was included as a minigame in Project Gotham Racing 2, while an expanded version was included in both the sequel and in standalone form. FTP, identify this former most downloaded Xbox Live Arcade game, subtitled Retro Evolved.
ANSWER: Geometry Wars
9.) In India it is often roasted or fried, while in Cameroon a new tribal chief traditionally eats one and another senior member of the tribe would eat the heart of a gorilla. In the American South it is available canned in milk gravy, and is sometimes combined with scrambled eggs. Featured in dishes such as the Mexican tacos de sesos, the Indian gulai otak, and the French cervelle de veau, FTP name this organ generally found between your ears.
ANSWER: Brains (also accept “BRAAINZZ”)
10.) This film was first titled Kingdom of the Sun and would’ve featured Owen Wilson in the main role. Much of the music for the film was written and performed by Sting and Tom Jones is credited as the “Theme Song Guy.” Eartha Kitt plays Yzma, an evil advisor whose lackey, Kronk, ultimately has a change of heart. For 10 points, name this 2000 animated movie, starring David Spade and John Goodman, about an Incan Emperor who is turned into a llama.
ANSWER: The Emperor’s New Groove
11.) Although many cover versions have been produced, 1962’s ‘Folk Songs Old and New’ contained the original version of this song, as recorded by Anita Carter. However, when it failed to sell, Anita’s brother-in-law re-recorded it with trumpets and mariachis, producing a chart-topping hit. The singer tells us that “the taste of love is sweet // When two fiery hearts meet”. This is, FTP, what signature song of Johnny Cash.
ANSWER: Ring of Fire
12.) Attention: Year and Team required. In May, Pokey Reese had the first two-homer game of his career in the same game Curt Schilling had the 80th complete game of his career while playing for this team. However, by the trade deadline, they were 8.5 games out of the division lead. They shook things up by dealing their popular shortstop while getting Orlando Cabrera and Doug Mientkiewicz. Led by “The Idiots”, featuring a Jesus Christ look-like, they won the American League wild card before sweeping the Angels and falling into a 3-0 hole against the Yankees. FTP, name this team that came back to beat the Yankees and ended the “Curse of the Bambino” by defeating the Cardinals in the World Series.
ANSWER: 2004 Boston Red Sox (accept either city or nickname for team)
13.) He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta, who described the role as a "bravura performance." His headquarters is located under an abandoned theme park in New Jersey. His efforts to cause chaos and misery backfire when he loses his own hands. Anyone who can beat him in a fiddle contest can go free because he is bound by the Fairness in Hell Act of 2275. For ten points, name this Futurama character, the leader of Robot Hell.
ANSWER: The Robot Devil
14.) Changes this film made to its source material include a .38 caliber revolver and a straight pipe. The actor playing the first victim was chosen solely because his name was Lea Ving. It could have all been an FBI sting to capture a traitor, but what really happened was that Wadsworth turned out to be an extortionist eliminating the competition, though either way, Communism was just a red herring. FTP, name this 1985 film that ends with Mr. Body being killed by Mr. Green, with the Revolver, in the Hall.
ANSWER: Clue
15.) The song features a cellphone conversation regarding memories of love under a titular tree. It was number 1 on the Eurochart Hot 100 for twelve weeks, number 1 in France for 15 weeks, and number 3 in the UK but the Americanized version peaked at 72 on the US Pop 100.This song's catchy tune caused it to be translated into many languages, from Korean to Hebrew. This song's title translates as "Love from the Linden Tree", but most Americans are only familiar with an internet version. This song is the most famous hit of the Moldovan group O-Zone, and was made famous to America by a video of a gesticulating Gary Brolsma who gave the song its more common American name.
ANSWER: Numa Numa or Dragostea Din Tei
16.) A rookie undrafted free agent in 2006 out of the University of New Mexico, he has 58 receptions and 6 touchdowns so far in his NFL career. In 2007, he only had 16 catches in the regular season, but was named by his teammates as special teams MVP. FTP, name this Eagles receiver who recently became engaged to one of Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend's Kendra Wilkinson.
ANSWER: Hank Baskett
17.) His only weakness is graphite bars charged with negative ions. Accusations have been made that he is a rip off of comic book character Madman. His allies include Expendable Lad, Leonard Maltin, and Sergeant Cosgrove while his enemies include Arms Akimbo, Jack Valenti, Candle Jack, and the Lobe. For ten points, name this “super-teen extraordinaire” who “runs around in underwear” created when Dexter Douglas “freaks out” on the titular Kids WB cartoon.
ANSWER: Freakazoid
18.) In 2001, the first game in this series introduced players to Private Joey Martin, Sergeant Jack Evans and Private-Sergeant Alexei Ivanovich Voronin. The latest entry in the series has returned to the original theatre of war, but has also introduced a zombie mode into the game. FTP, identify the Infinity Ward & Treyarch war series, which in 2008 was the most played retail game on Xbox live.
ANSWER: Call of Duty
19.) Six minutes into the half, Steve Hodge mispassed the ball into the penalty area. Goalie Peter Shilton tried to punch it, but Diego Maradona beat him to it. Referee Ali Bin Nasser didn’t see Maradona’s illegal move, and let the goal stand. Possibly the most famous play in soccer history, this is FTP what divine 1986 World Cup goal?
ANSWER: Hand-of-God goal
20.) Initially portrayed by a stunt double, it was not until the eighth episode that a regular actor took over this role. His intrinsic power is intuitive understanding, which he first accessed by repairing watches. It was from his first victim, Brian Davis, that he acquired the power of telekinesis, and in Volume 3 he acquired fast healing, the midas touch, and sound manipulation. Played by Zachary Quito, this is, FTP, what skull-cracking villain on Heroes?
ANSWER: Sylar or Gabriel Gray (accept either)
21.) Weird Al Yankovic parodied this artist's most famous song in "I Can't Watch This". Sesame street did a parody of that song as well, called "You shouldn't touch this" which warned children not to touch things like electrical outlets and raw sewage. FTP, name this man known for the hit single "U Can't Touch This", the namesake of Hammertime.
ANSWER: MC Hammer (Prompt on Hammer, Hammertime before FTP)
Bonuses
1.) Do you root for your favorite football team or your fantasy team? FTPE, name these fantasy MVPs of years past:
[10] In 2007, whoever had him and his 50 touchdown passes almost certainly won their fantasty football league.
ANSWER: Tom Brady
[10] In 2005, he replaced an injured Priest Holmes midseason and went on to rush for 1351 yards and 16 TDs over the last nine games of the season.
ANSWER: Larry Johnson
[10] In 1999, this ringleader of the “Greatest Show on Turf” passed for 4353 yards and 41 touchdowns.
ANSWER: Kurt Warner
2.) Name some things about AC/DC FTPE.
[10] This is the original lead singer of AC/DC, who drank himself to death in 1980.
ANSWER: Bon Scott
[10] This seventh AC/DC album, released in 1980, was their first without Bon Scott. It is the second best-selling album of all time after Thriller.
ANSWER: Back in Black
[10] This AC/DC signature song about “the best damn woman that I ever seen” is the seventh track on Back In Black.
ANSWER: Shook Me All Night Long
3.) Given the ingredients, name the type of salad that is made using them, FTPE:
[10] Apple, Julienne celery, chopped walnuts, and mayonnaise. Named after a famous New York hotel.
ANSWER: Waldorf salad
[10] Pistachio pudding, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, crushed pineapple, and whipped cream. Named after an infamous Washington, D.C. hotel.
ANSWER: Watergate salad
[10] Tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, black olives, green beans, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs. Named for a region of France.
ANSWER: Niçoise salad
4.) Considering that we’re in Delaware, identify some films staring Ryan Phillippe, on a 5-10-20-30 basis.
[A] In this film, Phillippe played socialite Sebastian Valmont, who makes an unsavory bet with his sister.
ANSWER: Cruel Intentions
[B] After his success with Cruel Intentions, Phillipe played programmer Milo Hoffman in this 2001 film about an evil software company CEO.
ANSWER: AntiTrust
[C] In this 2007 film, based on real life events, Phillippe plays FBI agent Eric O'Neill. O’Neill is tasked with spying on his boss, Robert Hansen.
ANSWER: Breach
[D] Phillippe’s most recent American film was this 2008 film in which he plays a returning Iraq war vet who is involuntarily ordered back to Iraq.
ANSWER: Stop-Loss
5.) FTPE, answer these questions about television parodies.
[10] An episode of Doctor Who parodies this reality show by having the Doctor beamed into the house where he destroys a camera and is evicted.
ANSWER: Big Brother
[10] The title of a Supernatural episode states that this Mindfreak illusionist is a douchebag and the episode itself sees someone similar to him killed by an actual magician.