AXD 2005
Tossups for I Can’'t Believe It’'s a Trash Team
by Sean Phillips and Matt Schneider
FIRST PERIOD – --Fifty-or-nothing bonuses in effect
2005 Ann B. Davis Packet
by I Can’t Believe It’s a Trash Team!
It is a product of Letcher Price. It comes with a video camera, night vision filter, play money, (*) losable cell phone and sixteen hits of ecstasy. When Cal and Jessie play with it, Cal pretends to be calling her friend on the cell phone while her man waits for more sex. For 10 points - what is this Paris Hilton endorsed product that mortifies Wendy Testaburger on a recent eponymous episode of South Park?
Answer: Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset
1. It is a product of Letcher Price. It comes with a video camera, night vision filter, play money, (*) losable cell phone and sixteen hits of ecstasy. When Cal and Jessie play with it, Cal pretends to be calling her friend on the cell phone while her man waits for more sex. For 10 points - --what is this Paris Hilton -endorsed product that mortifies Wendy Testaburger on a recent eponymous episode of South Park?
Answer: Answer:Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset
2. This film opens with a scene of PrincetonUniversity admissions officers reading an essay from a girl writing about the most influential person in her life, her mother. (*) The essay recounts her mother’'s divorce, their move to Los Angeles, and her employment in the Clasky (*)household where the mother tries to adapt despite not knowing any English. For 10 points – --what is this recent James L. Brooks film starring Paz Vega and Adam Sandler?
Answer: Answer:Spanglish
3. Upon resigning his long long-held music industry position in 2003, Andrew Lack was named his successor. His ouster wasn’'t helped by the marginal success of Celine Dion’'s comeback album or the disappointing sales of albums by Ricky Martin and Marc (*) Anthony around that time. Accused by Michael Jackson of being “"devilish”" and a racist, this is, --ffor 10 points, or 10 points--what former head of Sony Music and former husband of Mariah Carey?
Answer: Answer:Tommy Mottola
- Named to the 1920 Olympic boxing team, he opted instead for a career in minor league baseball and later semi-pro football. He went on to found a professional team in 1933, though (*) success would be elusive until the 1970’s when, following a 1-13 season in 1969, his team had a good enough draft pick get future Hall of Famer Terry (*) Bradshaw. For 10 points – --who was this longtime owner of the Steelers?
Answer: Answer:Art Rooney
5. Recent cast additions include Annie Potts as the father’'s new boss. Another new character, Judith, was introduced this year but was brutally murdered(*) in time for November sweeps, sending the title character into a tailspin of emotions. Other storylines include the title characters growing relationship with her boyfriend, Adam. For 10 points – --what is this series in which God speaks to the title character?
Answer: Answer:Joan of Arcadia
6. Later in life, he appeared as Peter Stavros on Falcon Crest. Early in his career he appeared as the prince Khoda Khan in the Shirley Temple film Wee Willie Winkle and (*) later starred as a dastardly businessman opposite a young Kurt Russell in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. (*) For 10 points – --who is this actor best known as the TV version of The Joker on Batman?
Answer: Answer:Cesar “"Butch”"Romero
- A San Jose television station aired an ad for it in 1975, though there were laws explicitly banning such a practice. A popular urban myth states that its creator stuck his erect(*) genitalia in a vat of vulcanized rubber to create this product, which was later successfully advertised on the FOX network in the early 1990’'s. For 10 points, For 10 points--what is this popular prophylactic that shares its name with a Greek people?
Answer: Answer:Trojancondoms (accept just condoms before the word creator)
SECOND PERIOD – --Unlimited guessing on completed tossups
- In 2000, this band reconvened its original lineup for the album Somewhere to Elsewhere. Their 1974 self-titled debut was a middling success but they reached wide exposure with the albums Leftoverture and (*) Point of Know Return. (*) The latter album featured one of their biggest hits, 1977’'s “"Dust in the Wind.”" For 10 points – --what is this band named for the state it was formed in?
Answer: Answer:Kansas
- He wrote and stars in his upcoming film, Kumite. A former sparring partner of Chuck Norris, he played himself in the post-Super Bowl episode of Friends(*) in 1996, the same year he and Natasha Henstridge appeared in Maximum Risk. Other films he starred in and had a hand in writing include Legionnaire and Double Impact. For 10 points – --who is this action star, the “"Muscles from Brussels”"?
Answer: Answer:Jean-Claude Van Damme
[CRAIG – Punch up]
10. He spent nine years coaching at South Bend Central High School and then two more at Indiana State before getting his final coaching job. Known as "the Indiana Rubberman" (*) while a A letterman in baseball and basketball at three-time All-American at Purdue, he would lead the Boilermakers to the 1930 Big Ten title, he was named All-American three times for the latter sport in the early 1930’s, including a victory in the 1932 title game. The next time he saw the finals until He would not see the NCAA Finals until 1964,(*) when the team he coachedhis team beat Duke for the first of his 12 titles. For 10 points – --identify this longtime coach for UCLA.
Answer: Answer:John Wooden
11. The title character of this hit is described as a “"she-cat tamed by the purr of a jaguar.”" The (*) title character is only interested in relationships for money, which is why the narrator warns that “"if you’'re in it for love you ain’'t gonna get too far.”" The narrator also warns you to “"watch out”" because “"she’'ll chew you up.”" For 10 points – --this is what 1982 chart topper off the H2O album by Hall & Oates?
Answer: Answer:“"Maneater”"
11. Introduced in 1960, it’s name and image was suggested by Bob Mosher. Made by the McKee Foods Corporation, it recently began to market Apple and Cheese (*) Danishes in addition to its other more traditional fare like Honey Buns and Zebra Cakes. For 10 points – what is this brand of snack cake named for a young girl known for Swiss Cake Rolls and Oatmeal Crème Pies?
Answer: Little Debbies
12. Out magazine recently commented that the chorus of this song where the singer seems to make a slip of that tongue by encouraging men then girls to dance suggests (*) homoerotic tendencies. Paparazzi had a field day during the shooting of its video snapping many nude pictures of its singer. Banned byBET, this song is the lead single off the album Encore. For 10 points – --what is this song by Eminem?
Answer: Answer:“"Just Lose It”"
- Patrick Arnold has allegedly made it by manipulating the structure of norbolethone [nor-bol-ETH-one]. (*) Its makeup was only speculative until Trevor Graham mailed some to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Related to trenbolone and gestrinone, it is alleged to have been used by everyone from Bill Romanowski to Marion Jones. For 10 points – --what is this popular name of THG which Barry Bonds allegedly thought was flaxseed oil?
Answer: Answer:The Clear (accept THG before its mention as well as tetrahydrogestrinone; accept The Stuff under all circumstances)
14. On this show, Lizzeth was eliminated in the episode where the two competing teams had to sell baked goods to win a spa trip. Matt was eliminated (*) in the episode where the teams had to climb all 74 stories of the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Aaron was eliminated in the episode where the teams had to write and perform a song(*) about their weight troubles. For 10 points – --what is this reality show whose title does not refer to hosted by Caroline Rhea but rather a show where contestants compete to lose weight.??
Answer: Answer:TheBiggest Loser
THIRD PERIOD – --No special rules in effect
- Released 10 years after their last studio effort, their 1984 Red Patent Leather was really an old 1975 show. Fans still jonesing for a live fix got their wish in 1993 with the release of Paris Le Trash, by which point the lead guitarist, Johnny Thunders,(*) had died and the lead singer of this group had become famous in his own right as the annoying Buster Poindexter. For 10 points – --what is this early glitter band?
Answer: Answer:The New York Dolls
16. At the age of eight, on Martina Navratilova’'s recommendation, she entered Nick Bolliteri’'s tennis academy and literally knocked the hat off a coach with her first stroke. Eight (*) years later, she beat Jelena Dokic [ye-LEHN-ah DOH-kich] to secure a round of 16 berth in the 2003 Wimbledon, (*)before losing to Navratilova’'s then doubles partner, Svetlana Kuznetsova [KOOZ-nets-OH-vah]. For 10 points – --who is this Russian beauty to beat Serena Williams to win the 2004 Wimbledon?
Answer: Answer:Maria Sharapova
17. His brother Jerry was supposed to marry Bobbie Spencer, but Jerry was arrested before he could say “"I do.”" He married Chloe Morgan instead in a bid for Chloe to keep (*) her inheritance and is currently wooing the former Courtney Morgan,(*) though many viewers believe he will always love Brenda Barrett, played by Vanessa Marcil. For 10 points, For 10 points--what is this character played on GeneralHospitalby Ingo Rademacher?
Answer: Answer:Jasper Jax
- In 2001, he paid more than a half million dollars for Bette Davis’' second Oscar. Three decades before (*) that, he directed Davis’' rival, Joan Crawford, in a segment of Night Gallery, his first profession gig directing. (*) Since then he has had a Midas touch with the exception of the flops 1941 and Empire of the Sun. For 10 points - --who is this director of Schindler’'s List?
Answer: Answer:Stephen Spielberg
- One of its authors scolds a woman for wanting to use the 2003 New York blackout as an excuse for calling up a guy. (*) Of the many excuses women use for justifying their hang-ups on unattained men are “"Maybe he wants to take it slow,”""Maybe he’'s intimidated by me,”" and “"Maybe he forgot to remember me.”" The real reason is, for 10 points, --for 10 points--the title of this book by two authors of Sex & the City.
Answer: Answer:He’'s Just Not That Into You: The No Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys
- The theme song to the original show changed in the third season to reflect that a major character mentioned in the original theme had gone back through a time portal. Uncle Jack (*), played by Ron Harper, was soon replaced him. That season also saw the introduction of Malak and a move from the Marshall’'s cave into a roomier Sleestak temple. For 10 points – --what is this Sid and Marty Kroft show about a family trapped in prehistoric times?
Answer: Answer:Land of the Lost
21. Introduced in 1960, it’s name and image was suggested by Bob Mosher. Made by the McKee Foods Corporation, it recently began to market Apple and Cheese (*) Danishes in addition to its other more traditional fare like Honey Buns and Zebra Cakes. For 10 points – --what is this brand of snack cake named for a young girl known for Swiss Cake Rolls and Oatmeal Crème Pies?
Answer: Answer:Little Debbies
21. The lead single off the H2O album, the title character is described as a “she-cat tamed by the purr of a jaguar.” The title character is only interested in relationships for money, which is why the narrator warns that “if you’re in it for love you ain’t gonna get (*) too far.” The narrator also warns you to “watch out” because “she’ll chew you up.” For 10 points – this is what 1982 chart topper by Hall & Oates?
Answer: “Maneater”
EXTRAS
- A winner of three Olivier’'s, until this year, most American audiences had encountered her as the voice of Bunty in Chicken Run. She was actually seen in such roles as Charlotte Palmer in Sense and Sensibility and as Gwyneth Paltrow’'s nurse in Shakespeare in Love. (*) For 10 points - who is this actress now best known for playing an abortionist in Vera Drake?
Answer: Answer:Imelda Staunton
23. In August 1994, he nearly died in a crashon Michigan International Speedway. Three years later, he won there in his last season in Robert Yates’' No. 28 car. (*) He retired in 1999 finishing his twelve year Winston Cup career with fifteen victories including the 1993 Talladega 500. For 10 points, For 10 points--who was this winner of the 1991 Daytona 500?
Answer: Ernie Irvan
- The seventh resort built on the Vegas Strip, it was supposed to be called a Holiday Inn, but was never rechristened. Built in 1952, Dean Martin(*) bought a 1% interest in 1961 when the hotel was known as the “"Queen of the Strip.”" Demolished in 1996, this is, for 10 points, --for 10 points--what famous nightspot and casino?
Answer: Answer:The Sands
AXD 2005
TossupsBonuses for I Can’'t Believe It’'s a Trash Team
by Sean Phillips and Matt Schneider
FIRST PERIOD – Fifty-or-nothing bonuses in effect
251. Given a song written by Joni Mitchell and the year another artist made it a hit, identify that artist, for 10 eachfor 10 points each.
(10) (10) “"Woodstock,”" 1970
Answer: Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young
(10) (10) “"Both Sides Now,”" 1968.
Answer: Judy Collins
(10) (10) “"Big Yellow Taxi,”" 1970.
Answer: Neighborhood
1. Given songs that appear on their album, identify the country artist, for 10 each.
(10) “Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party”
Answer: Gretchen Wilson
(10) “Drugs or Jesus,” “Back When,” “Live Like You Were Dying”
Answer: Tim McGraw
(10) “Peace of Mind,” “I Want to Live,” “The Other Little Soldier”
Answer: Josh Gracin
2. Answer the following about TV series that got cancelled before airing, for 10 eachfor 10 points each.
(10) An attempt to adapt this film into a show called Manchester Prep was nixed because FOX was nervous over the implied incest between two characters.
Answer: Answer:Cruel Intentions
(10) This 1998 Farrelly brothers Brothers comedy inspired the title of Britain’'s Sky One disastrous attempt to make a show about six men who compete a “"woman”" who later turns out to be a transsexual.
Answer: Answer:There’'s Something About Maryy
(the show was going to be called There’'s Something About Miriam)
(10) ) This WB program was set to air on Friday nights this fall but a series of mishaps from multiple recasts to illness forced the WB to decide that they already had enough crap that night.
Answer: Answer:Commando Nanny
3. . Given a description, identify the Marx Brothers film, for 10 eachfor 10 points each.
(10) ) Starring only Groucho, Harpo, and Chico, this 1935 film shares its name with the Queen album that features “"Bohemian Rhapsody.”"
Answer: Answer:A Night at the Opera
(10) ) This 1933 film featured Groucho as Rufus T. Firefly, the ruler of Freedonia who declared war on Sylvania.
Answer: Answer:Duck Soup
(10) ) This 1932 classic stars Groucho as Professor Wagstaff who through a series of f misadventures attempts to kidnap a rival school’'s football players.
Answer: Answer:Horse Feathers
4. . Answer the following about the undefeated 1997-1998 Lady Volunteers of Tennessee,for 10 eachfor 10 points each.
(10) ) Within 3, how many games did Tennessee win in that unbeaten season?
Answer: Answer:39 (accept 36-42)
(10) (10)This future Washington Mystic and four four-time All-American won the ESPY for Female Athlete of the Year in 1999 for her work with the Lady Vols.
Answer: Answer:Chamique Holdsclaw
(10) (10)This freshman on that team contributed with the highest average from a newbie. She went on to be the 2002 WNBA Rookie of the Year for Indiana.
Answer: Answer:Tamika Catchings
5. Apologies around for the lady basketball, so how’s about something fun. LIKE A PHYSICAL CHALLENGE! SELECT ONE TEAM MEMBER TO DO THIS. He or she will receive three slips of a paper from the moderatora list of songs from the moderator. On each will be a song title. Players will have 60 seconds to guess the song title being acted out in front of them, each correct title receiving 10 points.
(10) (10)“"YMCA”"
(10) (10)“"Praise You”"
(10) (10)“"Just the Two of Us”"
6. Answer the following about the husband and wife team of Ashford and Simpson, for 10 eachfor 10 points each.
(10) Their biggest hit was this 1985 song in which the title state is expressed in a simile to a rock.
Answer: Answer:“"Solid”"
(10) Ashford and Simpson wrote this duet for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell that Diana Ross later covered and made a chart topper by herself.
Answer: Answer:“"Ain’'t No Mountain High Enough”"
(10) As producers, Ashford and Simpson produced this Whitney Houston cover of a Chaka Khan song for The BodygaurdBodyguard soundtrack.