Pitt of Boiling Oil (University of Pittsburgh)
Ann B. Davis 2008: A Barker's Dozen
TossupsforPitt of Boiling Oil by Ryan Balthaser, Ryan Geibl, Dominique Hensley and Laura Pollanen
FIRST PERIOD – "Stay Home" Bonuses in Effect
1.His name came from the combination of his image file and a company-wide contest. His fear of porcelain has never been explained, but his ability to hold his breath for ten minutes (*)has served him well in his adventures around the Melee, Scabb andPlunderIslands. His love of Elaine Marley kept him going through insult sword fighting and anything else the zombie pirate LeChuck could throw at him. For 10 points – name this character from the LucasArtsMonkeyIsland series of videogames.
Answer: Guybrush Threepwood
2.Despite ostensibly being a family comedy, this 1992 film features a child almost drowning in a pool while an irresponsible babysitter fails to notice, the destruction of a family's home and belongings, and animal thieves who perform deadly experiments on puppies. (*) direct-to-video sequels feature Julia Sweeney instead of Bonnie Hunt and Judge Reinhold instead of Charles Grodin. For 10 points – name this comedy centering on the antics of a classically-named Saint Bernard.
Answer: Beethoven
3.A fashion model in Paris, he returned to Chicago to be with his girlfriend, who he spotted at a New Edition concert. (*) Once rival Curtis was out of the picture, he proposed to Laura but was rejected. Originally appearing only temporarily, his existence became permanent after an encounter with a cloning machine. Created by a transformation chamber fueled by Boss Sauce – name, for 10 points – this suave, sophisticated alter-ego of Steve Urkel.
Answer: Stefan Urquelle (prompt on partial answer)
4.Three of its songs check in under two minutes, while "Death Letter" is the longest at nearly four and a half minutes. Released by Sympathy for the Record Industry, (*) its lone single, "Hello Operator", features the duo's off-kilter take on the Dolly Parton song "Jolene"as a B-side. Its dual dedications are to Blind Willie McTell, the writer of the closing track "Your Southern Can is Mine", and noted designer Gerrit Rietveld, as seen in the album's title and cover. For 10 points -- name this 2001 album from The White Stripes, which takes its name from a Dutch art movement.
Answer: De Stijl
5.Approved in 1964 and opening in 1971, it cost over $50 million to build and in the 1970s, it hosted the Atoms and Fury of the NASL. Wendell (*) Davis tore both his patella tendons here, ending his career in 1993. In 1998, a support rail collapsed, injuring 8 cadets during the Army/Navy game. In 2001, a football game was cancelled here when sections of the turf were sinking. The site of the 1990 "Body Bag Game", name – for 10 points – this Philadelphia stadium that was imploded in 2004, the former home of the Phillies and Eagles.
Answer: PhiladelphiaVeterans Stadium (prompt on "The Vet")
6.Clips of dialogue from her movies are sprinkled throughout Mika's [mee-ka] single off the album Life in Cartoon Motion. She got her start on Broadway, starring in The Philadelphia Story, and appeared in films such as The Swan and Mogambo, (*) but it was working forAlfred Hitchcock that made her famous. She retired from acting in 1956 upon her marriage to Rainier Grimaldi. For 10 points--name this actress, best known for her roles in Rear Window and Dial M for Murder.
Answer: Grace Kelly
7.Lasting for 65 episodes as a daily strip in 1989, the show featured celebrity guests such as Magic Johnson, Ernie Hudson and Roddy Piper. The two hosts often played guest stars themselves, including female versions of their characters. (*) Released on DVD in 2006, it featured live action interludes between animated segments, whilethe rapping introduction urged viewers to "Get hooked on the brothers." Starring Danny Wells and Lou Albano, name – for 10 points – this show based on a popular video game franchise.
Answer: The Super Mario Brothers Super Show
SECOND PERIOD – Jackpot Scoring in Effect (unused points carry from previous tossups)
8.Sarah supposedly still works at Coffee of Doom, but word on the street is that she was eaten by an allosaurus. Luckily, Penelope took over her position, since (*) Raven keeps getting stuck in the air vents when Dora isn't around. Pintsize, the AnthroPC, hasn't had much luck in the romance department lately, but Marten and Dora's relationship seems to be going well. For 10 points, name this webcomic drawn by Jeph Jacques [jeff jacks], about "indie rock, romance, and a robot".
Answer: QuestionableContent
9.This man's second album, then titled theBig Withdraw, was accidentally leaked to the internet after he left it in a women's home. (*) He has released 5 mixtapes in both his Blue Hefner and Mo Money in the Bank series, many hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. His third album, Gang Green, is set to be released in early 2008. In 2006, he was cleared of felony gun charges and released the commercially unsuccessful album Rotten Apple. For 10 points, name this member of G-Unit whose debut album was The Hunger for More.
Answer: Lloyd Banks
10.Winner of the 1998 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, he holds the University of Georgia indoor long jump record. (*) He was selected seventh overall in the 1999 NFL Draft and his younger brother was drafted four years later by the Lions. In 2006he tied the NFL record for the longest non-scoring play with a 100-yard interception return. An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, he was a unanimous choice for the 2007 All-Pro team. Traded for Clinton Portis in 2004, for 10 points, name this cornerback for the Denver Broncos.
Answer: Roland "Champ"Bailey
11.This film, the first ever to gross $100 million before being released in the U.S, features a caretaker from the Royal National Gallery who is transferred to Los Angeles. While there, he lives with a curator (*) and causes his host's family to move out. Meanwhile, a famous general is in L.A. to purchase "Whistler's Mother" just so the French can't have it. Featuring slapstick British humor plus Peter MacNicol and Burt Reynolds, name – for 10 points – this 1997 movie starring Rowan Atkinson.
Answer: Bean
12.The 1982 winner of the Miss Beverly Hills pageant, she played Dulcea in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers:The Movie but all her scenes were later reshot with another actress. (*) Founder and president of the Joyful Heart Foundation, she started her own clothing line, "XO,M", in late 2007. A survivor of the 1967 car crash that killed her mother, she won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama in 2006. For 10 points – name this actress who plays Detective Olivia Benson on Law Order:SVU.
Answer: Mariska Hargitay
13.This school, the winner of the 1969 and 1975 Peach Bowls, saw their current stadium open in 1980 including a personal appearance by John Denver. Despite an (*) all-time winning percentage of nearly .600, their bowl record is only 12-15 and they hold the record for most D-I all-time victories without having finished a season ranked #1. Currently coached by Bill Stewart, their national championship drought was prolonged by an upset home loss to a longtime rival on December 1, 2007. For 10 points--name the winner of the 2008 Fiesta Bowl.
Answer: West VirginiaUniversity Mountaineers
14.Born to wealthy parents in Beverly Hills, this man blew up his own father after having his allowance cut off at age 21, (*) and used that inheritance to become an assassin. Adopting aliases such as Mad Monk and AR Cadenski, he later began charging a million dollars per target. He actually loses money on each hit as his methods tend to involve highly advanced robotics. Usually fighting mutant teams such as the X-Men, name for 10 points, the creator of Murderworld.
Answer: Arcade
THIRD PERIOD – No Special Rules
15.First released in 1993 as a rumba, it was the unofficial campaign song of Puerto Rican governor Pedro Rosselló. (*) Sung in Spanish, the lyrics describe a woman from Seville, Spain who hooks up with two friends of her boyfriend Victorino in order to celebrate his entry into the Spanish Army. Spreading to the English-speaking world, it stayed on top of the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles chart for the majority of fall 1996. For 10 points, name this song by Los del Rio, famous for its accompanying dance.
Answer: "The Macarena"
16. It began as a radio show in Seattle and as a segment on Almost Live. Segments used in this show's 100-episode run include "Hey! Look at this!", (*) "Consider the Following" and "Did You Know That!…". Running from 1993 to 1997, fake ads often appeared, as did Luna Van Dyne, a malfunctioning lab door, music videos from "Not That Bad Records" and the omniscient announcer voice of Pat Cashman proclaiming that "Science rules!". For 10 points – name this kids' science show, hosted by Bill Nye.
Answer: Bill Nye the Science Guy
17.The film debut of Christopher Lloyd, it was added to the National Film Registry in 1993 and was never viewed by the author of the book it was adapted from. (*) Also featuring Scatman Crothers and Danny DeVito, it was the first film since It Happened One Night to simultaneously win Oscars for Best Actor, Actress, Picture, Director, and Screenplay. Directed by Milos Forman and filmed at OregonStateHospital, name – for 10 points – this Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher film set in a mental institution.
Answer: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
18.They collaborated with Lil' Jon to producethe track "Loud (Country Club Remix)" for their latest album. The (*) duo first performed together in 1998 and was signed by Warner Bros. Records in 2003 after writing for other bands for years. Their most recent album, Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace produced their first #1 single, "Lost in this Moment". For 10 points--name this band, probably best known for 2004's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy"?
Answer: Big & Rich
19.She has three white lines across her cheek that show when she blushes. She first discovered her true family history while at the QuirmCollege for Young Ladies, when the horse(*) Binky appeared in order to help her fix the mess after her grandfather's departure. Acting as schoolteacher for the children in Ankh-Morpork, name – for 10 points – this character from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, duchess of Sto-Helit and granddaughter of Death.
Answer: Susan Sto-Helit
20.At his 2007 bachelor party, this NHL player, along with 12 others people including his brother, was arrested (*) for disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice. He played his first season in the NHL right after being drafted as the second overall pick behind Marc-Andre Fleury. His older brother Marc plays for the Rangers while his younger brother Jordan plays for the Penguins. For 10 points--name this Carolina Hurricanes center.
Answer: Eric Staal
21.The author of screenplays such as Peter Graves at the University of Minnesota, The Spy Who Hugged Me, and Earth vs. Soup, (*) he was often rumored to be in a serious relationship with Kim Cattrall and was sometimes called Art instead of his proper name due to confusion following a Honeymooners reference. His middle initial stands for "The" and he's composed primarily of molybdenum. Constructed by Joel Robinson, for 10 points, identify this robot from Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Answer: Crow T. Robot
EXTRAS
22.In summer 2007, a series of webisodes were released detailing how the band supposedly made this album for only 100 dollars. Songs on it reference David Reimer, a 'queer experiment'; Canada's annual women's(*) curling championship; the return of the cat named Virtute [veer-TOO-tay]; and what lead singer John K. Samson describes as 'the fall-out of the dot-com bust'. For 10 points--name this September 2007 album with the lead single "Civil Twilight", the latest from The Weakerthans.
Answer: ReunionTour
23.Most preparations include parsley, thyme, and bay leaf, (*) but basil, peppercorns, rosemary, and most other herbs can be substituted. These aromatics are generally bound with a string or cheesecloth but tea strainers could be used as well. In this manner, they impart their flavors to whatever liquid they are cooking in but are removed before the dish is eaten. For 10 points – name this bundle of herbs and spices used to flavor such French dishes as pot au feu and boeuf bourginon.
Answer: Bouquet Garni
24.Currently led by Sid Ganis, there are just under 6,000 voting members involved in this annual affair, (*) although size of the group has remained relatively steady since 2003 due to policies to enforce such. The members are divided into 15 branches, andall members must be invited to join. Receiving their award typically merits an invitation, but it does not guarantee membership. For 10 points--what is this group who makes nominations for the Oscars?
Answer: AMPAS or The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Ann B. Davis 2008: A Barker's Dozen
BonusesforPitt of Boiling Oil by Ryan Balthaser, Ryan Geibl, Dominique Hensley and Laura Pollanen
1.Several players won an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000 but weren't on the team the following year. Name some for 10 points each.
(10)Originally drafted by the Lakers in 1985, he also played for the Suns, Mavericks and Heat. He missed only 3 games in his 17-year career and has the NBA record for consecutive games played.
Answer: A.C. Green
(10)The 1997 All-Star Game MVP, he played in Miami and Charlotte before arriving in Los Angeles. He ranks fourth all-time in three-point shots made.
Answer: Glen Rice
(10)This man also won championships with the Pistons and Bulls before retiring in 1996. He is currently a host on The Best Damn Sports Show Period.
Answer: John Salley
2.Name these things that all have something in common other than their appearance in Rock Band, for 10 points each.
(10)Part of the initial song list, this 1976 single features the hook "Wham bam thank you ma'am!"
Answer: "SuffragetteCity"
(10)This title track of a 1977 album is part of the downloadable content for Rock Band, andit appeared in Moulin Rouge's "Elephant Love Medley".
Answer: "Heroes"
(10)Both "SuffragetteCity" and "Heroes" were originally performed by this man, who also has"Queen Bitch" and "Moonage Daydream" appear in Rock Band.
Answer: David Bowie
3. Given a recent VH1 Celebreality show winner, name the show for 10 points each.
(10)Tailor Made or George Weisgerber
answer: I Love New York 2 (do not prompt, do not accept I Love New York)
(10)Saaphyri Windsor
answer: Flavor of Love Girls: CharmSchool
(10)Jes Rickleff
answer: Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
4.Given a 1960's winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor, identify the film for which he won it for 15 points. If the character portrayed is required, only 5 points are earned.
(15)John Wayne
(5)Character: Rooster Cogburn
Answer: True Grit
(15)Sidney Poitier
(5)Character: Homer Smith
Answer: Lilies of the Field
5.For 10 points each, answer these questions about social networking superlatives.
(10)This video is as of January 1, 2008, the most viewed on YouTube, with over 67 million views.
Answer: The Evolution of Dance
(10)As of 11:51 Eastern Standard Time December 18, 2007, this man had 214,988,621 "friends."
Answer: Tom
(10)This institution of higher learning was the first with a Facebook network.
Answer: HarvardUniversity
6.Name these Beatle-themed characters from the 2007 musical Across the Universe, for the stated.
(5,5)For five points each--Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood play this pair of lead characters.
answer: Jude and Lucy
(10)This is Jude's best friend in the movie, who gets drafted in the sequence "I Want You (She's So Heavy)". References to his Beatles moniker come from when he's seen holding a silver hammer.
Answer: Max
(10)She comes from nowhere, but before that, Ohio. She locks herself in a closet, in an unsubtle metaphor to her lesbianism, and comes out only after Lucy, Jude, and Max sing to her.
Answer: Prudence
7.Answer the following questions about Major League Baseball records that fell on May 1, 1991for the stated number of points.
(5)For five points--This man broke the all-time stolen base record on May 1, 1991.
Answer: Rickey Henderson
(10)For 10 points--Henderson passed this man for the record.
Answer: Lou Brock
(5)For five points--That same night, this man threw his record-setting seventh no-hitter.
Answer: Nolan Ryan
(10)For 10 points--Ryan was also the first to throw five no-hitters. Name the man who held the previous record of four no-hitters.
Answer: Sandy Koufax