Pitt of Boiling Oil (University of Pittsburgh)



Ann B. Davis 2008: A Barker's Dozen

Tossups for Pitt 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 and Plunder Islands. 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 LucasArts Monkey Island 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: Philadelphia Veterans 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 for Alfred 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, while the 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: Questionable Content

9. This man's second album, then titled the Big 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 2006 he 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 Virginia University 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 Oregon State Hospital, 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 produce the 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 Quirm College 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: Reunion Tour

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, and all 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

Bonuses for Pitt 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: "Suffragette City"

(10) This title track of a 1977 album is part of the downloadable content for Rock Band, and it appeared in Moulin Rouge's "Elephant Love Medley".

Answer: "Heroes"

(10) Both "Suffragette City" 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: Charm School

(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: Harvard University

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, 1991 for 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

8. Over the years, The Krusty the Clown Show has had a large variety of cast members. Name these Krusty assistants, five for one, ten for two, twenty for three, thirty for all four correct:

(5) This chain-smoking chimpanzee has an uncle who was the former tourism minister of Brazil.

Answer: Mr. Teeny

(5) This celebrity in the real world was shot from cannon during Krusty's comeback special and is actually his half-brother.

Answer: Luke Perry

(10) This old friend of Krusty is a very large military man who works to maintain order in the studio.

Answer: Corporal Punishment

(10) This woman was Krusty's court-ordered sidekick after a sexual harassment lawsuit.

Answer: Ms. No Means No

9. Name the film, 40-30-20-10-1

(40) It is about humans

(30) It is based on a 1979 Peter Shaffer play.

(20) The soundtrack reached #56 in 1984, making it one of the most popular classical music recordings of all time.

(10) Both its lead actors were nominated for Oscars. F. Murray Abraham won the award.

(1) The main character is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer: Amadeus

10. Truthiness doesn't just come through the television; you can get it in book form, too. Name the following books written by The Daily Show correspondents, for 10 points each.

(10) This is Stephen Colbert's October 2007 book, offering chapters on how one can live like a true American and Colbert's opinion on race, religion, sports, and immigration, among others.

Answer: I Am America (And So Can You!)

(10) This 1998 Jon Stewart book features a series of satirical short stories with chapters such as "Vincent and Theo on AOL" and "A Very Hanson Christmas, 1996-1999".

Answer: Naked Pictures of Famous People

(10) After Naked Pictures of Famous People, Jon Stewart wrote this book with contributions from other Daily Show writers that reads like a textbook.

Answer: America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction

11. For the stated number of points, name the following about 1982's "The Play," arguably the most notable moment in college football history.

(5,5) The play occurred between, for 5 points each, which two schools?

Answer: University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University

(10) The touchdown which occurred during what kind of play?

Answer: kickoff return

(10) Kevin Moen punctuated his score by colliding with Stanford Band member Gary Tyrell. What instrument did Tyrell play?

Answer: trombone

12. Name these songs that have something in common for 10 points each.

(10) This 1970 song was Mountain's biggest hit and, thanks to her fillings, nearly drove Pete and Pete's mom crazy.

Answer: "Mississippi Queen"

(10) These 1984 Billy Ocean hit had its title and lyrics adapted for different regions of the world.

Answer: "Caribbean Queen"

(10) This 1974 Queen song was about a high-class call girl and was their first big hit in the US.

Answer: "Killer Queen"

13. For 10 points each, given the brand name of a cheap variety of a type of liquor, name the liquor.

(10) Vladimir

Answer: Vodka

(10) Montezuma

Answer: Tequila

(10) 151

Answer: Rum

14. Name the following Transformers voice actors for 10 points each.

(10) This man played Ironside and Optimus Prime. He reprised the Optimus role in the 2007 movie.

Answer: Peter Cullen

(10) The voice of Cliffjumper and Teletraan 1, he left the show after finding their creation of the nation "Carbombya" offensive. He also played Shaggy in Scooby Doo

Answer: Casey Kasem

(10) The voice of Starscream, he also voiced Cobra Commander on G.I. Joe. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1994.

Answer: Chris Latta (or Chris Collins)

15. For 10 points each, identify these songs or singers which performed surprisingly well despite awful singing.

(10) This 1989 Biz Markie song was his only hit, and among other things, features a comically off-key chorus.

Answer: "Just a Friend"

(10) This 2007 hit features repetitive lyrics and a stupid dance – but this didn't prevent it from tying "Umbrella" and "Irreplaceable" for weeks atop the best-selling singles charts.

Answer: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" (prompt on partial answer)

(10) This American Idol contestant's longevity in spite of outlandish hair and a lack of talent caused Simon Cowell to declare that he would not return for another season if this contestant won.

Answer: Sanjaya Malakar (accept either)

16. Happenings around the world of Major League Soccer in 2007 for 10 points each:

(10) This team won the 2007 MLS Cup.

Answer: Houston Dynamo (accept either)

(10) The Dynamo started play in 2006 when their team was created from the ruins of this other franchise, which were reactivated for 2007.

Answer: San Jose Earthquakes (accept either, prompt on Clash)

(10) This other new franchise for 2007 sold out every game at BMO Field.

Answer: Toronto FC

17. Daleks and Cybermen and K-9, oh my! Answer these questions about the original Dr. Who series, for the stated number of points.

(5) This is the name of The Doctor's ship, stuck in the shape of a 1963 blue police callbox.

Answer: The TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space)

(10) This companion, played by Elisabeth Sladen, traveled with the Doctor between 1973 and 1976, and was reunited with his 10th incarnation in the 2006 episode "School Reunion".

Answer: Sarah Jane Smith (accept either)

(15) In the episode "The Space Museum", this actor appeared as Tor. He would go on to greater, if masked fame later as bounty hunter Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Answer: Jeremy Bulloch

18. Given selectable characters from a Sega Genesis side-scrolling beat-em-up game, identify the game for 10 points each.

(10) Gilius Thunderhead, Ax Battler, Tyris Flare

Answer: Golden Axe

(10) Billy, Jimmy, Zitz, Pimple, Rash

Answer: Battletoads & Double Dragon: The Ultimate Team

(10) Adam Hunter, Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding

Answer: Streets of Rage

19. Given an actor that portrayed Ernst Stavro Blofeld, name the James Bond movie he appeared in for 10 points each.

(10) Charles Gray

Answer: Diamonds Are Forever

(10) Telly Savalas

Answer: On Her Majesty's Secret Service

(10) Donald Pleasance

Answer: You Only Live Twice

20. Answer these questions about female musical artists with something in common, for 10 points each.

(10) She won twice at the 1997 Grammys, winning for her self-titled second album and the single "If It Makes You Happy". She was diagnosed in 2006 with breast cancer.

Answer: Sheryl Crow

(10) She had to cut her 2005 Australian "Showgirl" tour short to undergo chemotherapy and surgery for breast cancer. American listeners may know her best for her 2001 single, "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"

Answer: Kylie Minogue

(10) She has denied all rumors that she had breast cancer. The six-time Grammy award winner's singles include "Un-break My Heart" and "Another Sad Love Song".

Answer: Toni Braxton

21. Answer these questions about a Nickelodeon/Disney cartoon series from the 90s for 10 each

(10) The title character of the series was a green vest wearing preteen who loved the music band The Beets.

Answer: Doug Funnie

(10) Doug's crush, and for some reason orange, her hobbies included ballet and weightlifting.

answer: Patti Mayonnaise

(10) This was Doug's dog.

answer: Porkchop

22. Identify these members of AC/DC for 10 points each.

(10) Lead singer from 1974 until his death in 1980, the album Back in Black was a tribute to him.

Answer: Bon Scott

(10) This man took over the lead singer role following Scott's death.

Answer: Brian Johnson

(10) Lead guitarist and band co-founder, he frequently wears a schoolboy costume.

Answer: Angus Young (prompt on Young)

23. Wondering what happened to 2-D animation? For 10 points each, name these Disney direct-to-video animated feature sequels.

(10) The 1994 sequel to Aladdin, it was the first direct-to-video sequel made by Disney.

Answer: The Return of Jafar

(10) Released in 1998 as a sequel to Pocahontas, it includes Pocahontas's romance with John Rolfe.

Answer: Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (prompt on Pocahontas II)

(10) Released in 2000 as a sequel to The Little Mermaid, it focuses on Ariel's daughter Melody.

Answer: The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (prompt on Little Mermaid II)

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