TrashMasters 2009
Questions by J.R. Fennell, Nathan Stalvey, and Jennifer Webb
Toss-Up Questions
1."Don't Say Fluffypuffer" is among the four games included in the 1986 VHS version of this board game. A literal spin-off focusing on a spinner wheel was released in 2002 while 2005's Dora the Explorer themed release is the only one based on a licensed property. First developed in the 1940's by San Diego resident Eleanor Abbot while recovering from Polio, the Castle version is even simpler than the original, as players only collect colored shapes. Queen Frostine is among the characters in, for ten points, what pattern recognition game where the players visit locales such as Peanut Acres and Gumdrop Pass?
ANSWER:Candy Land
2.He graduated from college in 1997, but didn't throw his first NFL pass until he did so for the Saints in a 2002 game against his current team. Before then, he was an All-State high school defensive back and played for NFL Europe’s Amsterdam Admirals as Kurt Warner's backup. His most notable play is likely an 85-yard touchdown pass that is the longest play from scrimmage in Super Bowl history. He was given a $42.5 million, 5-year extension in April 2009 in spite of a six-turnover performance against the Cardinals in the NFC playoffs, a questionable move in retrospect. For ten points, name this NFL quarterback who, since 2003, has been the starting QB for the Carolina Panthers.
ANSWER:Jake Delhomme
3.When he skipped law school to focus on the music business, he explained it to his parents with a $600,000 advance check. A former member of small punk bands like The Pricks and Hose, he convinced the Red Hot Chilli Peppers to record the hit song "Under The Bridge," appeared in the video for Jay-Z's "99 Problems," and produced LL Cool J's debut album Radio. In 1993, he held a funeral for the word "def" as part of rechristening his music label, removing any traces to the label he once founded with Russell Simmons. For ten points, name this man who has produced albums for everyone from the Beastie Boys to Johnny Cash as founder of American Recordings and co-founder of Def Jam Records.
ANSWER:Rick Rubin
4.As a youngster, he once fantasized about a three-breasted woman and refereeing a make-out contest. His most distinctive facial feature is caused by a collision that occurs when he meets his lifelong best friend. As an adult, he loses his wallet while buying a copy of the Rhode Island Slut and comes to have a negative opinion of John Denver. He tells Mary Swanson that he "desperately wants to make love to a school boy" and he leaves behind a limo driving gig to return a briefcase to Mary. For ten points, name this character originated in 1994's Dumb and Dumber , the Jim Carrey-portrayed best friend of Jeff Daniels' Harry Dunne.
ANSWER:Lloyd -and/or- Christmas
5.The 1986 winner of the CMA's Horizon Award, he was originally part of a duo called the Traywick Brothers. He released an album of tunes for his 1993 made-for-TV movie Wind in the Wire. His recent work has been gospel-oriented, including 2002's Rise and Shine. He became the first country artist to go multi-platinum with his major label debut albumStorms of Life. Among his dozen-plus country number one hits includes a song whose title answers the question of "how long I'll be faithful." For ten points, name this musician whose hits include "Deeper Than the Holler," "Three Wooden Crosses," and "Forever and Ever Amen."
ANSWER:Randy Travis
6.The only season of an animated version of this show aired on NBC in 1987 on Saturday mornings after The Smurfs. A holiday episode deals with the winter celebration of the Festival of the Bells, while songs such as "Follow Me" play a notable part in the show. A hole in the baseboard of Doc’s workshop is one way to enter the title location where viewers find races such as the Doozers and the Gorgs living in harmony. For ten points, name this Jim Henson-created show whose title locale is where you can "dance your cares away" and with Mokey, Red, Wembley, Boober, Gobo, and other members from a community of furry subterranean creatures.
ANSWER:Fraggle Rock
7.In a 2006 film, he was portrayed on screen by Kane Kosugi and is voiced in recent adventures by Hideyuki Hori. In one quest, he is assisted by H.P. Clancy, who explains about the creation of Bio-Noids such as the doppelganger he faces off against. In another journey, he is killed but brought back to life by a falcon. He was once framed for the murder of the CIA Agent who he runs off with at the end of an earlier adventure, Irene Lew. The hero of games with subtitles like The Dark Sword of Chaos and The Ancient Ship of Doom, for ten points, name this video game ninja and star of Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden series.
ANSWER:Ryu Hayabusa (do not accept or prompt on Ninja Gaiden)
8.Rico Brogna hit the first home run in this ballpark while its first steal was actually a double steal credited to Eric Young and Walt Weiss. One of its oddities is the 20th row of the upper deck seats, which are painted a different color than the rest of the section. Hideo Nomo can claim the only no-hitter thrown here, while Roberto Alomar won an All-Star Game MVP award here in 1998 during the highest scoring All-Star Game in history. Featuring a clock tower at the center of its brick facade and noted for its homer-friendliness due to air density and elevation, for ten points, name this home of the Colorado Rockies.
ANSWER:Coors Field
9.He became Lord Chapel in a crossover series and, in an alternate universe, he tricks and absorbs the abilities of the Phlebiac Brothers in order to assume a new form. Abdiel unsuccessfully attempts to kill him after he arranges an assassination with the head of the CIA. Voiced by Frank Welker on the big screen, he participates in a fiddle contest with his primary antagonist in an episode of Robot Chicken. At his death, he was decapitated by Angela's blade and leaves the series' protagonist as ruler of the Eighth Circle of Hell. For ten points, name this demon created by Todd McFarlane, the enemy and creator of Spawn.
ANSWER:The Malebolgia
10.She got her first big acting break in 1983 when she originated the character of Sabrina Hughes while simultaneously playing Sabrina's half-sister Frannie on As the World Turns. She was murdered by a mummy in 1990’s Tales From the Dark Side: The Movie and recently made an appearance in Funny or Die's "The Ballad of G.I. Joe" as Scarlett. She has been a favorite of P.T. Anderson, appearing as Earl Partridge's remorseful, gold-digger wife Linda in Magnolia and getting her first Academy Award nomination for playing the motherly Amber Waves in Boogie Nights. Also appearing in films such as The Hours, Far From Heaven, and Hannibal, for ten points, name this red-headed actress.
ANSWER:JulianneMoore
11.Minor characters in this work include a babysitter named Debbie Gehringer and Rob Martin, the President of a company named Image Eye. Its author was inspired to write this work after trip to get a motorcycle repaired, somewhat mirroring a major plot point. In spite of the positive momentum of winning the lottery, the suffering business of Ad Worx partially sets up the ultimately tragic events to come for the Trenton family in the fictional town of Castle Rock. Featuring a significant amount of time spent by two characters inside a Ford Pinto. For ten points, name this Stephen King novel turned movie about a rabid Saint Bernard.
ANSWER:Cujo
12.More obscure songs on its soundtrack include Cathy Dennis' "Find The Key to Your Life" and Ya Kid K's "Awesome (You Are My Hero)." In the film, the bad guys’ headquarters is located on Lairdman Island and Professor Jordan Perry makes a discovery that puts one of the main characters into a depression. New characters include a pizza delivery boy who befriends the title characters and the primary antagonist's new creations, Tokka and Razhar. That aforementioned soundtrack is better known for a rap that is performed in a night club by Vanilla Ice. For ten points, name this 1991 movie continuing the four title characters’ battle against Shredder and the Foot Clan.
ANSWER:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (prompt on subtitle)
13.James Coburn, Fabio and Bruce Hornsby have all guest starred on this show. Among the issues faced by the title character include having a hypnotist attempt to cure a chewing tobacco addiction and assisting with the marriage of Amadou M'Bow. In the pilot, the title character is nominated as "Man of Our Times," while another episode questions whether or not co-workers Kirby and Rita had sex at a birthday party. Guest stars often played themselves, including Elton Brand, Jeremy Roenick, Curt Schilling, and Deion Sanders. For ten points, name this show starring Robert Wuhl as the title sports agent.
ANSWER:Arli$$ (pronounced Arliss)
14.He claimed he "made no mistakes" during his tenure as an assistant for the University of Hawaii in spite of a 1977 report that implicated him in eight different infractions. His accomplishments include his 91-51 record as Boston University coach from 1978 to 1983 and leading another school to a national championship over his former boss Jim Boeheim's Syracuse team in 1996. On the negative side, his time in the NBA as coach of the Celtics wasn't successful at all and he has recently dealt with extortion threats from Karen Cunagin Sypher. For ten points, name this legendary NCAA coach who, since 2001, has has served as the head coach of the University of Louisville.
ANSWER:Rick Pitino
15.His background as a scientist is apparent when warning about the volatile nature of a meteor that is being used to form energon cubes. His misguided actions at the Ark end up awakening Optimus Prime and the Autobots. He complains about an orbital disruptor cannon, which is typical of his opinion that brains not brawn wins wars. His primary weapon was the null ray, a weapon that renders any electrical device inoperable. In 1986’s Transformers: The Movie, he finally achieved his goal of becoming leader, only to be obliterated by Galvatron seconds after his crowning. For ten points, name this shrill-voiced Decepticon who could transform into an F-15 fighter jet.
ANSWER:Starscream
16.The original tune "If Every Day Could Be Christmas" is the first track of their 1998 Christmas album. Originally called Just Us, they began their career by opening for Montell Jordan. In 2001, they helped Usher and Luther Vandross cover "Man in the Mirror"as part of a Michael Jackson tribute. They worked with Stevie Wonder on the song "True to Your Heart" for the Mulan soundtrack, while they made their debut with the single "Invisible Man." With major hits including "Hardest Thing," "Because of You," and "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)," for ten points, name this boy band whose most notable member was once married to Jessica Simpson.
ANSWER:98 Degrees
17.He made a false promise to his Uncle Doug, a man who may have later died of a brain tumor, and lived for a period of time in Knoxville, Tennessee while still a child. His mother Mary was killed by his father and he later uses a scheme out of Star Wars to trick his way past Aldo. He betrayed a fellow prisoner to get out of the slammer early and participated in the ill-fated Tampa job with a man named Hibbs. He conned Cassidy out of money and became the Dharma Initiative’s head of security in 1974. For ten points, name this Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 survivor and former conman played by Josh Holloway on Lost.
ANSWER:James -and/or- "Sawyer" -and/or- Ford (accept Jim -and/or- Lafleur)
18.This personality's name was chanted at a 2008 roast of The Iron Sheik when the man who played him showed up and disrupted the event. An early match saw him team up with Ric Flair in an unsuccessful battle against Randy Savage and Mr. Perfect. He emerged victorious at SummerSlam 1993 in Ted DiBiase's final WWF match and defeated Rick Martel in September 1993 to earn his first WWF Intercontinental Championship. A member of the Kliq, he was known for his finishing move, a Crucifix powerbomb, and the catchphrase "say hello to the bad guy." For ten points, name this Latino-persona played by Scott Hall whose signature move was his namesake Edge.
ANSWER:Razor Ramon (prompt on Scott Hall before mentioned)
19.The single version of this song includes the B-sides "Good to Me" and "Black Jack Davey." The winner of the 2004 "Best Rock Song" Grammy, it was injected into Rihanna's "Disturbia" at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The lyrics describe a story that every knows about, "from the Queen of England to the hounds of hell." Rolling Stone noted in its "Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time" how much the main riff sounds like a "bass line" while its distinctive video features a number of constantly growing triangles-within-triangles. The first track and single from the album Elephant, for ten points, name this song by the White Stripes about a multi-party military alliance.
ANSWER:"Seven Nation Army”
20.A leopard that loses spots is among the animals victimized in her 1986 live-action, direct-to-video San Diego Zoo Adventure, while The Risky Rescue and The Sprite Emergency are two stories released as real-along video books. In October 2009, she was completely redesigned to be taller and thinner in comparison to her much shorter and angelic counterpart. The redesign also removed most of her cohorts, including male associates Romeo and Champ, but Moonglow is still around. She is an orphan girl who befriends a sprite named Twink and Starlite, "the most magnificent horse in the universe." For ten points, name this character created by Hallmark who uses her belt to restore color the world.
ANSWER:Rainbow Brite
21.She once stated that "God never lets the Devil steal the show," prompting a retort that she must have really liked The Exorcist. As a child, she once cried after killing a garter snake with a BB gun. Recently seen working at Our Lady of Sorrows Hospital, her father lamented her decision to initially forgo a career in medicine and often called her Starbuck. She was once kidnapped by a man named Duane Berry and spent some time working opposite John Doggett, but eventually settles down with her most famous partner. For ten points, name this investigator of the paranormal and partner of Fox Mulder on The X-Files.
ANSWER:Dana -and/or- Scully
22.In addition small roles on 7th Heaven andRoseanne, he voiced the nerdy Howard Groote on Batman Beyond. After being refused the opportunity to go on tour to promote his first book in 2003, he ended his tenure as an Emmy-winning writer on Saturday Night Live. He recently followed-up that book with a graphical novel that features certain Recorded Attacks. His aforementioned first book features an M1 carbine and a machete on the cover, as they are recommended weapons for a certain form of survival. For ten points, name this author of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide who is also the son of Mel Brooks.
ANSWER:Max Brooks
TrashMasters 2009
Questions by J.R. Fennell, Nathan Stalvey, and Jennifer Webb
Bonus Questions
1.For ten points each, name these U.S. amusement parks.
[10] Top Thrill Dragster, Magnum XL-200, and Millennium Force are among the 17 roller coasters at this Sandusky, Ohio park.
ANSWER:Cedar Point
[10] Kingda Ka, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, is located at this Six Flags park.
ANSWER:Six Flags Great Adventure
[10] This amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri features wooden roller coasters like the Timber Wolf and 2009’s newest addition, The Prowler.
ANSWER:Worlds of Fun
2.White people love to make covers of rap songs. For ten points each:
[10] Often mislabeled as a song by Phish, alt-country band The Gourds is actually behind this gangsta rap classic in which Snoop Dogg has "[his] mind on [his] money and [his] money on [his] mind."
ANSWER:"Gin and Juice"
[10] Ben Folds is noted for a cover of this Dr. Dre song in which the protagonist kills both a cheating girlfriend and the cousin involved in the affair.
ANSWER:"Bitches Ain’t Shit"
[10] This group hasn't had any mainstream success other than a track from their 2000 album Superfast, a cover of Eazy E’s "Boyz N the Hood."
ANSWER:Dynamite Hack
3.Cleveland Rocks! Name these characters from The Drew Carey Show for ten points each.
[10] A co-worker who eventually marries Drew’s brother, this heavily made-up character was Drew’s arch nemesis.