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NASCAR-FREE EMILY DESCHANEL MEMORIAL TRASH JUNIOR BIRD TOURNAMENT Pack 10

Toss-ups by Nathan Bragg (with one by Matt Bruce), Bonuses by Nathan Bragg

TOSS-UPS:

1. This song is the title track to a 2005 album that also features “All at Once,” “Look After You,” and “She Is.” Featured on episodes of Scrubs, The Hills, and One Tree Hill, it was inspired by lead singer Isaac Slade’s experiencing of confronting a friend with a crack cocaine addiction at summer camp. It became a minor hot 100 hit when it was featured on a popular ABC hospital drama, but when it was used in promo ads this fall it shot up to #3 on the charts. With lyrics detailing the steps of the titular directive, including listing step one as telling him “we need to talk,” FTP identify this song by The Fray, featured prominently in the third season of Grey’s Anatomy.

ANSWER: “How to Save a Life”

2. Her first appearance came on a 1957 episode of Captain Kangaroo and her creator described her as “a 6 year old girl, very intuitive and very feisty…you know how they say fools rush in where wise men fear to tread? Well, she would rush in, then scream for help.” Her friends on her popular PBS show included Hush Puppy, a lover of fast-paced music, and Charlie Horse, who sings “The Song that Never Ends” over the closing credits of each episode. Voiced by Mallory Lewis since her mother’s 1998 death, she is likely popular culture’s most recognizable ovine sock puppet. FTP, identify this creation of Shari Lewis, whose eponymous “Play Along” program aired from 1992 to 1998.

ANSWER: Lamb Chop

3. It was introduced on September 27, 1990, and the first feature to utilize it was Henry and June. Developed because works like 1985’s Day of the Dead and Re-Animator were found to not be suitable for any existing classification, it differentiated between films with developed plots and characters from purely violent and sexually pornographic films. 2000’s Requiem for a Dream chose to be released unrated rather than face the stigma associated with it, largely earned due to the utter failure of the first film to be wide-released with it, Showgirls. FTP, identify this MPAA rating that indicates films to which no one under seventeen should be admitted.

ANSWER: NC-17

4. 758 episodes of this show that replaced Child’s Play on the CBS schedule were produced between 1983 and 1986. A reworked version of the failed ABC show “Second Chance,” notable contestants on it included Dennis Haskins and Jenny Jones and it has been revived in 2002 on Game Show Network (in a version hosted by Todd Newton) and as part of Gameshow Marathon in 2006. Its most famous contestant was Michael Larson, who studied tapes of the show to discover the pattern of its big board; he managed to land on “$5000 Plus a Spin” enough times to win over $110,000. FTP, identify this Peter Tomarken hosted game show whose title represented the risk present on every spin, as players would lose all of their earned money it they landed on a Whammy.

ANSWER: Press Your Luck

5. (MB) Its colors are green and silver and its hand-picked members display a certain linguistic skill along with resourcefulness, determination, disregard for the rules, and--ideally--blood purity. Its common room is long, low, and underground; notable members include Pansy Parkinson, Tom Riddle, Gregory Goyle, Vincent Crabbe, and Lucius and Draco Malfoy. FTP, in the Harry Potter series Severus Snape belongs to what Hogwarts house, archrivals of Gryffindor?

Answer: Slytherin

6. They briefly considered calling themselves “The Genius Sex Poets” but decided on a name inspired by New Order’s video for “Crystal.” Partially formed due to a mutual love of Oasis between the band’s lead singer and guitarist David Keuning, this band’s first album included tracks such as “Believe Me Natalie” and “On Top” as well as the single “All These Things That I’ve Done.” Their second album Sam’s Town was released on October 3, 2006; lead singer Brandon Flowers has declared it “the best album of the last twenty years.” FTP, identify this Las Vegas based rock group whose singles include “When You Were Young,” “Smile Like You Mean It,” “Somebody Told Me,” and “Mr. Brightside” off of their album Hot Fuss.

ANSWER: The Killers

7. THE NAME’S THE SAME: In chess, this is the term for an informal game played without a clock. It was the nickname of Catherine Walters, “The Last Victorian Courtesan,” as well as a slang term for Coricidin when used recreationally. It names a popular pub sport in England and Wales from which tenpin bowling is descended, but in the U.S. this word is best known as a small candy commonly used by high school math teachers to illustrate probability distribution. Now available in sour, ice cream, Wild Berry, and Smoothie Mix varieties, this is FTP what candy, which outwardly looks like an M&M except for the “S” printed on its fruity candy shell?

ANSWER: Skittles

8. Fans posted the first trailer for this 2006 film hours after it was first seen in front of The Descent. Dedicated to Gregg Hoffman, it concerns the kidnapping of Dr. Lynn Donlon by Amanda (portrayed by Shawnee Smith); she must keep John Kramer alive so that he can see his other victims, played by Dina Meyer and Debra McCabe among others, be tortured in devices such as the Ice Shower, the Twisting Crucifix, and the Reverse bear trap. FTP, identify this upcoming film, third in a series of horror films starring Tobin Bell as Jigsaw that will premiere on October 31st.

ANSWER: Saw III

9. The first player in league history to score more than 40 points in his first playoff road game, in 2006 he led the league in completed three point plays and averaged over two steals a game but has never been included on an All-Defensive Team. In his freshman year of high school at St. Vincent – St. Mary’s, he led his team to a 27-0 record, and in his senior year he participated in three high school all-star games, stripping him of his NCAA eligibility. That didn’t bother him much, as he was the first pick in the 2003 NBA Draft for his home state team, and he currently pulls in $20 million a year as the biggest star in Cleveland Cavaliers history. FTP, identify this Sprite and Nike Spokesman nicknamed “King James.”

ANSWER: LeBron James (prompt on James before last word of tossup)

10. Founded in 1980 by John Mackey in Austin, Texas, it entered the Fortune 500 for the first time in 2005 after opening seven locations in the U.K. the previous year. The most popular location of this store is in Union Square in New York City, and it is known for a high percentage of certified organic foods, although it has prices significantly higher than its chief national competitor, Trader Joe’s. FTP, identify this grocery store originally known as “SaferWay” that is endorsed by the American Humane Society and the ASPCA for its high quality and humanely prepared offerings.

ANSWER: Whole Foods Market

11. LAST NAME'S THE SAME. Charles was a movie star of the 1940s and 50s whose most famous role came in The Narrow Margin. Feathers is a mute yet sinister penguin from the Wallace and Gromit film The Wrong Trousers. Eloise won Newbury Awards for The Moorchild and The Golden Goblet. It is also the last name of a Hanna-Barbera horse, a television psychiatrist and the singer of "Live Like You were Dying." FTP, give the common last name of Tim, Dr. Phil, and Quick Draw.

ANSWER: McGraw

12. In 1991, she and her sister Karen began training with Frank Carroll; after just one year of formal training, she placed 9th at the Junior U.S. Nationals and at the age of 14 finished second to Tonya Harding in the 1994 U.S. Championships, but she did not get to go to the Winter Olympics because Nancy Kerrigan was given the other spot due to her injury keeping her from competing. She went to the 1998 Olympics but lost the gold to Tara Lipinski, and in 2002 won the Bronze after being beat out in the finals by a perfect performance by Sarah Hughes. Her dropping out of the 2006 Olympics due to a groin injury now casts serious doubt on her ability to finally win an elusive gold medal. FTP, identify this American figure skater of Hong Kong descent, who with 9 U.S. Championships and 5 world championships is the most decorated skater in U.S. history.

ANSWER: Michelle Kwan

13. A 1918 graduate of what is now CalTech, where he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, he began his more famous career directing silent films such as the Our Gang series. His final film was 1961’s “Pocketful of Miracles,” and he produced the “Why We Fight” series of political propaganda films. He had a string of Oscar-nominated films such as Lost Horizon, You Can’t Take it With You, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, but he is likely best known for a 1946 film that has become a Christmas classic. FTP, identify the director of It’s A Wonderful Life.

ANSWER: Frank Capra

14. In 1993’s True Romance he portrayed Virgil, a brutal mob enforcer, and in 1994’s Terminal Velocity he played Ben Pinkwater, a nice guy turned Russian mafia leader. In 1995’s Crimson Tide he played Lt. Bobby Dougherty opposite Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, and his breakout film role is likely as Bobby Poole in 8mm, but he is better known as a waste management consultant on an HBO show which he has starred in since 1999 and won three Emmys for. FTP, identify this actor who portrays Tony Soprano.

ANSWER: James Gandolfini

15. He was the first artist to incorporate stage diving as a fixture of his live show, during the performance of his band's song "The Knife", but his stint with that band produced only one top 40 hit, "I Know What I Like." As a solo artist, he penned "Burn You Up, Burn You Down" for Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, as well as composing the soundtracks to Birdy, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Last Temptation of Christ. More conventional solo fare include his singles "I Don't Remember" and "Games Without Frontiers" off his third of four self-titled albums, and "Digging in the Dirt" off of 1992's Us. Most famous for his 1986 album So and its associated videos, FTP identify this former lead singer of Genesis and artist behind "Shock the Monkey," "Big Time," and "Sledgehammer."

ANSWER: Peter Gabriel

16. A native of Newton, Massachusetts, at the age of 20 this man started a restaurant with his mother called "The Lettuce Patch." He was elected to the U.S. House in 1994, and reelected for each of the next 5 election years. A former member of the House Ways and Means Committee and co-chair of the House Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children, he has been one of the harshest critics of child pornography but he will not be running against Tim Mahoney this November as it came out in September that he has sent sexually explicit messages to former underage Congressional pages. FTP, identify this Florida Congressman who resigned on September 29, 2006.

ANSWER: Mark Foley

17. Born Hermes Cochran, he was the lead singer of Feedback and Hot Daddy and the Monkey Puppets and once owned the Smash Club, who featured acts such as Girl Talk (an Ace of Base Cover band) and R.E.M. (three elderly women who had nothing to do with Michael Stipe’s band). Originally an exterminator, he later becomes father to twins played by Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit and husband to Lori Laughlin’s Becky. Brought in after the death of Pamela Tanner to help take care of D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle, FTP identify this Full House character played by John Stamos.

ANSWER: Uncle Jesse and/or Katsopolis

18. His first job was as a floor sweeper at the General Mills plant where his mom worked, and he moved to New York in the late 1990s to become a model. He starred in the number one and two films of the weekend of September 29th, one in which he voiced a deer named Elliot opposite Martin Lawrence and another in which he portrays a Coast Guard swimmer opposite Kevin Costner. He played a self-obsessed actor in Cheaper by the Dozen, and his first major dramatic role came in The Butterfly Effect. FTP, identify this comic actor known for roles in Guess Who, Just Married, and Dude, Where’s My Car?, who is also famous for his relationship with Demi Moore.

ANSWER: Ashton Kutcher

19. Born in 1975 into a conservative Mennonite family in Pennsylvania, his religion did not allow him to wear shorts, a handicap that did not impede him from dominating events at Conestoga High School. After becoming the U.S. Junior National Champion in 1993, he moved to Southern California and joined the U.S. Postal Team, on which he served a supporting role in major victories in 2002, 2003, 2004. Defecting to Phonak in 2005, he seemed a long shot to win his sport’s most prestigious event in 2006, but after Ivan Basso and Jan Ullrich withdrew due to doping allegations, he appeared poised to become the next Lance Armstrong; unfortunately for him, he had his own doping controversy. FTP, identify this man who finished first at the 2006 Tour de France, but whose victory has not been officially recognized since he was found with a higher-than-allowable level of testosterone.

ANSWER: Floyd Landis

20. He was told by Nintendo that, if there ever was a live-action Pokemon film, he would be their only choice to play Professor Oak, and he named his daughter Zelda in honor of The Legend of Zelda series. A classmate of Christopher Reeve at Julliard, he starred in 2004’s The Final Cut and as Pappas in that year’s House of D. Nominated for an Academy Award for 1992’s The Fisher King, early roles came as the titular characters in Popeye and The World According to Garp, and he won his first and only Oscar for portraying a professor who helps Matt Damon reach his full potential. FTP, identify this comedian and star of RV, Man of the Year, Dead Poets’ Society and Good Will Hunting.

ANSWER: Robin Williams

21. It traces its roots back to The Daily Advertiser, a 1813 newspaper founded by Nathan Hale. The Daily Advertiser ended up being merged with William Randolph Hearst’s The American, and in 1972 after a couple of more mergers it took its current name. The winner of four Pulitzer Prizes for Editorial Writing (but none since 1954), its current columnists include Howie Carr, Brett Arends, and Gerry Callahan, and controversial columnist Mike Barnicle left in 2005 due to downsizing as the paper has been steadily losing profits this decade, perhaps due to its trashy presentation and conservative stances in a mostly liberal area. FTP, identify this daily newspaper, a tabloid that is second in circulation to the Globe in Massachusetts’ capital city.

ANSWER: The Boston Herald

NASCAR-FREE EMILY DESCHANEL MEMORIAL TRASH JUNIOR BIRD TOURNAMENT Pack 10

Toss-ups by Nathan Bragg (with one by John Kilby), Bonuses by Nathan Bragg

BONUSES:

1. “How to Save a Life” has not been the only song to become a hit after its inclusion in a climactic scene on Grey’s Anatomy. FTPE:

A. Prominently featured in the final episode of season two was “Chasing Cars,” a single by this band whose other hits include “Run” and “Chocolate” off of 2004’s Final Straw. It hasn’t left the charts since.

ANSWER: Snow Patrol

B. The first song played on the first episode of Grey’s, this Rilo Kiley tune shot up the alternative charts after that appearance.

ANSWER: Portions for Foxes

C. This band was completely unknown before their “Cozy in the Rocket” was chosen as the show’s theme song. Now they are just mostly unknown.

ANSWER: Psapp

2. Identify these late college football coaches, FTPE:

A. This former Alabama coach led the Crimson Tide for 25 years starting in 1958 and won six national championships.

ANSWER: Paul William “Bear” Bryant

B. He had a winning percentage of over 81 percent as the coach of Notre Dame from 1918-1930. Pat O’Brien portrayed him in a 1940 film about his life.

ANSWER: Knute Rockne

C. This Ohio State coach from 1951-1978 won five national championships but may be better remembered for his fierce temper as he once attacked a cameraman and took a swing at a reporter.

ANSWER: Wayne Woodrow “Woody” Hayes

3. Big-screen Westerns may have had their heyday in the 1940s and 50s, but that doesn’t mean that there weren’t some quality entries in the nineties. FTPE:

A. The 1992 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, it also won Clint Eastwood a directing Oscar and starred him as William Munny, a retired gunslinger who takes one last job before riding off into the sunset.

ANSWER: Unforgiven

B. This 1994 film was inspired by the 1950s TV series of the same name, and both starred James Garner. The film also featured Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster and concerned a high stakes poker game.

ANSWER: Maverick

C. While perhaps not a traditional Western (or a quality one), this 1999 remake of a 1960s series starring Robert Conrad featured Kevin Kline as Artemus Gordon and Selma Hayek as Rita Escobar.

ANSWER: Wild Wild West

4. Identify the thespian from his or her role on Arrested Development FTP or from an additional clue for five.

A. (10) As Philip Litt, producer of the “Girls With Low Self-Esteem” series of videos.

(5) His most recent film is the The Last Kiss, and he wrote and starred in Garden State.

ANSWER: Zach Braff

B. (10) As Michael’s mentally challenged British love interest Rita Leeds.

(5) She won an Oscar for Monster and also starred in Mighty Joe Young and Aeon Flux.

ANSWER: Charlize Theron

C. (10) As himself, hosting a self-titled courtroom show inspired by the success of “Mock Trial with J. Reinhold.”

(5) He is best known for playing Harold in Harold and Maude, and he also played one of God’s human forms in Dogma.

ANSWER: Bud Cort

5. Identify the following shampoo brands, FTPE:

A. This brand’s annoying ads assign a color to women with various hair problems as they are encouraged to “Get Hairapy.”

ANSWER: Sunsilk

B. This company’s “no more tears” shampoo is marketed to parents of young children. It is named for the two brothers who founded it, and its empire also includes Neutrogena, Tylenol, and Band-Aid.

ANSWER: Johnson and Johnson

C. This Clairol brand is famous for its now-discontinued US ads featuring women having orgasmic responses to using their products.

ANSWER: Herbal Essences

6. Answer the following questions about David Hasselhoff’s Musical Career, FTPE:

A. According to Norm MacDonald, this country’s people love Hasselhoff. He has had seven platinum albums there and his single, “Looking for Freedom,” topped its charts and is a favorite of Dirk Nowitzki.

ANSWER: Germany

B. In 1997, Hasselhoff released a video of a cover of this song that has become somewhat of an internet phenomenon. It was originally released by B.J. Thomas, but its most famous version was by Blue Swede which included the “ooga chaaka” chant.

ANSWER: “Hooked on a Feeling”

C. In this 2006 video, Hasselhoff reprises his role as Michael Knight as he tries to seduce a trio of barely legal girls. It has reached the top fifty in Australia and, of course, Germany.

ANSWER: “Get in My Car”

7. Answer the following questions about a 2006 film, FTPE:

A. In this June 2006 release, Jack Black portrays as a poor monastery cook who becomes a wrestler to pay for better ingredients for his culinary creations.

ANSWER: Nacho Libre

B. Give the shared last name of the film’s writers Jared and Jerusha, a husband and wife team who also directed the Postal Service’s vide “We Will Become Silhouettes” and co-wrote Napoleon Dynamite.

ANSWER: Hess

C. About two-thirds of the film’s score was the work of this former lead singer of Oingo Boingo, also notable for his scores for Batman and Mars Attacks!

ANSWER: Danny Elfman

8. The first Golden Raspberry Award ceremony took place in John Wilson’s living room in 1981. FTPE:

A. Like the Oscars, the Razzies were delayed one day due to an assassination attempt on this man, who just happened to win the first “Worst Career Achievement Award.”

ANSWER: Ronald Reagan

B. She won Worst Actress for The Blue Lagoon and is also known for the TV show Suddenly Susan and her recent battle with post-partum depression.

ANSWER: Brooke Shields

C. He won Worst Actor for his role in The Jazz Singer. He is also known for writing “I’m A Believer” (made famous by the Monkees) and his single “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon.”

ANSWER: Neil Diamond

9. Identify these players considered possible 2007 NBA Draft Lottery Picks, FTPE:

A. At this point, this incoming Ohio State freshman who played high school ball in Indianapolis is considered the consensus #1 pick. He will play on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team and played on the 2006 USA Men’s Basketball Championship Team.

ANSWER: Greg Oden

B. Son to French Open champion Yannick, this Florida seven-footer became a star this season and would have been a top 10 pick in 2006 had he not decided to return for his junior year.

ANSWER: Joakim Noah

C. This Duke freshman power forward decided to stay for a sophomore season after a campaign in which he shot over 60 percent from the field and helped his team to the ACC championship.

ANSWER: Josh McRoberts

10. This Capcom character has made appearances in over 100 games on many different platforms. FTPE:

A. Identify this blue robot, known as Rockman in Japan, who made his first appearance in a self-titled NES game in 1987.

ANSWER: Mega Man

B. Mega Man’s main rival in the NES games, this former assistant of Dr. Light has turned evil and has made several sets of eight robot masters to fight the Blue Bomber.

ANSWER: Dr. Albert W. Wily

C. Debuting in Mega Man 3, this robotic dog helps Mega Man jump and fly in many of the early games. He provides comic relief in the animated series.

ANSWER: Rush

11. Identify the following North American pizza chains, FTPE:

A. This chain, famously used the “Noid” in its advertising and is known for its “Heat Wave” pizza bags that keep the pizza warmer longer.

ANSWER: Domino’s Pizza

B. It began in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and its newest gimmick is its “Sicilian Meats Pizza.” Its slogan is “better ingredients, better pizza.”

ANSWER: Papa John’s

C. This chain of the Northeast began in East Boston and has used David Ortiz and Adam Vinatieri in its ads.

ANSWER: Papa Gino’s

12. He won nine Olympic gold medals and eight World Championship gold medals in track and field as a member of the U.S. Team. FTPE:

A. Identify this American athlete, Sports Illustrated’s “Olympian of the Cenury.”

ANSWER: Carl Lewis

B. Lewis qualified for his fifth Olympic Long Jump competition (and won gold at age 35) in this City, site of the 1996 Summer Olympics.

ANSWER: Atlanta, Georgia

C. In 1984, Carl Lewis was selected in the lower rounds of both the NFL and NBA drafts. Identify either team who drafted him, the NBA team a Midwestern power of the 1990s and the other a California team who peaked in the 1970s.

ANSWER: Chicago Bulls OR Oakland AND/OR Raiders (prompt on Chicago)

13. Identify the television program from a description of the moment it jumped the shark (based on fan votes at ), FTPE:

A. Fans chose the departure of Beth Broderick and Caroline Rhea (the titular character’s aunts) as the moment that this former TGIF and WB fantasy sitcom jumped the shark.

ANSWER: Sabrina the Teenage Witch

B. This long-running cable daily show jumped the shark when Stuart Scott started constantly saying that things were “da bomb.” Boo-ya!

ANSWER: ESPN Sportscenter

C. This sitcom’s very special episode where Uncle Phillip reveals his dark secret (that he has to deal with being a diabetic) marks its shark jumping. It starred Alex Karras and Susan Clark as the titular short boy’s parents.

ANSWER: Webster

14. Answer some questions about an extremely popular author of books aimed at children and young adults, FTPE:

A. Identify the author of the “Fudge” series whose most recent book is 2002’s Double Fudge.

ANSWER: Judy Blume

B. This 1970 book is about the titular girl struggling to find religion and deal with normal preteen issues, such as menstruation and buying a first bra.

ANSWER: Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret

C. In this 1971 children’s book, Andrew Marcus concocts the titular mixture in the hope that, with it applied to his face and neck, his mother will never know if he had not washed himself that day.

ANSWER: Freckle Juice

15. Identify the following musical acts with something in common, FTPE:

A. This American female quartet who was signed to Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Records in 1999 had hits with “This Is Me” and “He Loves U Not.”

ANSWER: Dream

B. This 1980s pop band led by Nick Laird-Clowes had minor hits with “The Love Parade” and “Indian Summer” but is best known for “Life in a Northern Town.”

ANSWER: The Dream Academy

C. These prog-metal pioneers of the 1990s and 2000s led by Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci are best known for their albums Images and Words and Octavarium.

ANSWER: Dream Theater

16. Prepare for your lazy John Grisham bonus! FTPE, given a year and protagonist, identify the Grisham work FTPE:

A. 2001, Luke Chandler, youngest in a family of cotton pickers in Arkansas

ANSWER: A Painted House

B. 2003, Neely Crenshaw, quarterback for Messina high School

ANSWER: Bleachers

C. 1998, Michael Brock, a high-priced antitrust attorney who turns to giving free legal aid to the homeless.

ANSWER: The Street Lawyer

17. Identify these related television programs, 5-10-15:

A. (5) This show ran from 1972 to 1983, starred Alan Alda and Mike Farrell, and is set in a surgical hospital during the Korean War.

ANSWER: M*A*S*H

B. (10) In this 1979-1986 drama named after its protagonist, Wayne Rogers’ character from M*A*S*H, he has become chief of surgery in a San Francisco hospital.

ANSWER: Trapper John, M.D.

C. (15) This pilot for a series that was not picked up was produced in 1984 and concerned Gary Burghoff (in the titular role, no longer using his nickname) as an overly gentle and uninteresting St. Louis police officer.

ANSWER: W*A*L*T*E*R

18. Sometimes a cinematic work is too powerful to run on unleaded or even premium fuel. FTPE, identify these films that only run on Diesel.

A. Vin Diesel’s biggest box office success was as Xander Cage in this 2002 film costarring Samuel L. Jackson. A 2005 sequel subtitled State of the Union did not feature Diesel, and as expected did not perform as well as the original.

ANSWER: xXx OR Triple X

B. Based on Isaac Asimov’s Nightfall, this 2000 film features Diesel as hardened criminal Riddick who learns humility and saves his fellow stranded passengers after a spaceship crash.

ANSWER: Pitch Black OR The Chronicles of Riddick: Pitch Black (the DVD title)

C. Diesel powered this 2005 comedy to $113 million at the domestic box office. He plays Lt. Shane Wolf, a babysitter who saves everyone by singing the “Peter Panda Song” to assailants.

ANSWER: The Pacifier

19. Originally known as “The Pendletones” because of their particular style of surfer shirts, this band is one of the most influential American groups of all time. FTPE:

A. Identify this California group, whose members have included Alan Jardine, Mike Love, and Carl, Dennis, and Brian Wilson.

ANSWER: The Beach Boys

B. Easily the Beach Boys’ most famous album, this 1966 record featured “God Only Knows,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “Sloop John B.”

ANSWER: Pet Sounds

C. This song off “Smiley Smile” cost over $16,000 to record (more than most complete albums at the time) and is known for its pioneering use of the “electro-theremin.”

ANSWER: “Good Vibrations”

20. Given a description of a penalty in American football, identify it FTPE:

A. A player on offense other than a running back or one eligible receiver moves just prior to the snap. Results in loss of five yards and replay of down.

ANSWER: False Start

B. A below the waist block occurs from the back. Result is fifteen yard penalty, automatic first down and possible ejection.

ANSWER: Clipping

C. This is a fifteen yard “catch-all” penalty for things like taunting, excessive celebration, or particular banned forms of pantomime (for example, slashing the throat).

ANSWER: Unsportsmanlike Conduct

21. Answer the following about a particular movie industry, FTSNOP:

A. (10) This is the informal name given to the Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. It is often incorrectly used to refer to all Indian cinema, and is a portmanteau of Mumbai’s original name and the American city where many film studios are located.

ANSWER: Bollywood

B. (10, 10) Bollywood films are often accused of plagiarizing popular Western films. A relatively high profile example was a 2005 film about a mentally disabled coffee shop worker fighting for custody of his young daughter. FTPE, identify both that film and the 2001 Sean Penn film it is accused of plagiarizing from.

ANSWER: Main Aisa Hi Hoon

ANSWER: I Am Sam

22. Given a list of makes, identify the car company, FTPE:

A. Rabbit, GTI, Passat, Jetta

ANSWER: Volkswagen OR VW

B. Odyssey, Accord, Concerto, Civic

ANSWER: Honda

C. Seville, Eldorado, Escalade, XLR

ANSWER: Cadillac

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