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Duck Bowl II

Packet by Indiana University, Written by Mike Tsybulevski

1. A daughter of a Korean mother and an African-American father, this singer met producer Rich Harrison after graduating from Georgetown University. This led to her signing a record deal with Columbia Records and releasing her debut album All I Have in July 2002. FTP, identify this R&B singer who had a hit with the song “Why Don’t We Fall in Love” and whose vocals are featured on LL Cool J’s latest single “Paradise.”

A: Amerie

2. After receiving an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in 1946 as the result of a shrapnel wound, he enrolled in Antioch College where he became involved in writing, directing, and acting in locally produced radio plays. Moving to Hollywood to write teleplays full time in the 1950’s, he is noted for writing the screenplay for 1968’s Planet of the Apes, as well as narrating the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau. FTP, name this five-time Emmy winner, best known for acting as the host and narrator of The Twilight Zone.

A: Rod Serling

3. Led by Larry House and Brody Deren among others, this team began its 2002-2003 campaign with a 56-point win over Texas Arlington, the first of ten consecutive victories this team had before losing to Xavier by two points. This team also demonstrated its prowess to the national audience when it upset Florida in the first round of the 2002 NCAA tournament. FTP, name this Missouri Valley Conference program that is based in Omaha led by sharpshooter Kyle Korver and nicknamed the Blue Jays.

A: Creighton University

4. Founded in 1934 by Tadao Yoshida, this company whose U.S. headquarters are located in Marietta, Georgia, does not sell its products to individuals, distributing through thread company American & Efird instead. This company makes its own aluminum extrusions, bottom stops, top stops, sliders, and pull-tabs, as well as all other parts necessary to manufacture the products for which it is most famous. FTP, name this company whose three-letter name can most commonly be seen on zippers.

A: YKK Corporation

5. Her first major role in an American movie came in 1997 when she played the seductive daughter of Satan, in The Devil’s Advocate. Supporting roles in Permanent Midnight and Mission to Mars, as well as a starring role opposite Kurt Russell in 1998’s Soldier followed. FTP, identify this Danish actress who was the only female cast member of Gladiator.

A: Connie Nielsen

6. “I’m in Therapy.” “I’m the Youngest Tycoon in the World.” “I’m Going to Fat Camp.” “I’m a Street Racer.” “I’m Horny in Miami.” “I’m on Crystal Meth.” “I Live in a Brothel.” “I’m a Porn Star.” “I’m Coming Out.” “I’m Bipolar.” “I Have Embarrassing Parents.” FTP, these statements constitute episode titles of what MTV documentary series.

A: True Life

7. After serving as Boomer Esiason’s backup for three years and suffering a shoulder injury, he stepped into the starting role and led his Maryland Terrapins in overcoming a 31-point deficit en route to a win over Miami. Drafted in the third round of the 1985 draft, he once again assumed the backup role now for his NFL team. FTP, name this quarterback who brought his Buffalo Bills back from being down 32 points in a miraculous playoff win over the Houston Oilers.

A: Frank Reich

8. Born Barry Poole in Cartersville, Georgia, he worked as a hairstylist before turning to comedy after a messy divorce and bankruptcy. He then moved to Nashville and signed a record deal with Razor & Tie Records, the label on which he released his first four albums. FTP, name this lampoonist of country music, whose parodies include “If Shania Were Mine,” “My Cellmate Thinks I’m Sexy,” and “Did I Shave My Back for This.”

A: Cledus T. Judd

9. His entourage includes Sol George, Cheddar Bob, and Future, while his foes are Papadoc and the rest of the Freeworld crew. His ex-girlfriend’s name is Janeane, while his new romantic interest is Alex, a rather promiscuous girl who wants to become a model and leave Detroit. FTP, name this aspiring rapper, Eminem’s character in 8 Mile.

A: Jimmy Smith, Jr. (also accept Rabbit)

10. Carol Ann McKay has never left her small Oregon hometown. Carol is married to her high school sweetheart Wayne and works at a nursing home. Excitement is added to Carol’s uneventful life when an elderly, and seemingly comatose, convict is brought into her care. FTP, identify this 2000 film, starring Paul Newman and Linda Fiorentina, the title of which answers the question of why people rob banks.

A: Where the Money Is

11. He retired from baseball just one-third of an inning shy of having pitched 4000 innings over a career that spanned stints with Baltimore, Montreal, Cleveland, Seattle, and Atlanta, as well as a battle with alcoholism. The biggest highlight of his 23-year career took place in 1991 when, as a member of the Expos, he threw a perfect game against the Dodgers. FTP, name this Nicaraguan pitcher nicknamed “El Presidente,” the winningest Latin pitcher in Major League history.

A: Dennis Martinez

12. It follows the quest for the Treasure of Grundo bye the title character and his three friends who unexpectedly find six crystals that have different meanings and powers, which they must keep out of the hands of the nefarious Monsters and Villains Organization. Starring the title character’s octopede insect friend Grubby, and a scientist named Dr. Newton Gimmick, FTP, name this late 80’s animated series whose title character was also sold as an animatronic tape player who told children stories.

A: The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin

13. Rastafarians against capitalists. Romans against Greeks. Vegans against deli workers. Astronomers against astrologers. Rocket scientists against body piercers. Harvard graduates against community college students. Soccer moms against dominatrices. FTP, these were some of the match-ups on what 1999-2000 Comedy Central game show, hosted by Greg Proops.

A: Vs.

14. Originally calling themselves the Ravens, this band was banned from re-entering the United States by the American government for unspecified reasons at the conclusion of their 1965 summer tour. The ban was not lifted until 1969, the year when this band released an album entitled Arthur (or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire). FTP, name this British band, led by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, best known to American audiences for songs such as “All Day and All of the Night,” “Better Things,” and “You Really Got Me.”

A: The Kinks

15. It had to be dismantled a few days ahead of schedule this year because the cost of hiring security guards to watch it over night was too high. However, the holiday season was still a success, as it escaped with just minor burn damage to one of its legs, which marked the first time since 1997 that it dodged complete destruction. FTP, name this frequent object of vandalism, the giant straw ornament that is traditionally erected in December in the town of Gaevle, Sweden.

A: The Christmas Goat (accept Julbocken)

16. Born in 1939 in Goulburn, Australia, he worked as a car salesman after leaving school and also taught martial arts – a craft he acquired under the tutelage of Bruce Lee – in the Australian army. However, he had no acting experience when in 1969 he was cast for the role he is most known for. FTP, identify this actor who is best known for playing James Bond in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

A: George Lazenby

18. He spent much of the 1980’s in retirement, owning and operating the San Francisco nightclub Slim’s, while keeping busy during the 60’s and 70’s, performing with such bands as the Marksmen and the Wigs and living in England and Sweden. After returning from Europe in 1967, he joined the Steve Miller Band before embarking on a solo career in 1968. FTP, identify this blues-rocker whose successful albums include Silk Degrees, Down Two Then Left, and Middle Man.

A: William Royce “Boz” Scaggs

19. While an instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago, he had his class watch soap operas and try to predict what would happen in the next day’s episode. That was just one stop on his bizarre career path that also included stints as a Macy’s Christmas elf and a contributor to public radio. FTP, name this best-selling author who went on to write about his experiences in books such as Naked, Holidays on Ice, and Me Talk Pretty One Day.

A: David Sedaris

21. She married Alan in 1991 and already has a three-year-old son Ryan, but it was her second pregnancy that caused a stir. This freckle-faced redhead’s detachable magnetic stomach and the curled-up fetus inside it prompted a flurry of complaints among concerned Wal-Mart customers, which caused the chain to promptly remove this doll’s “Happy Family” set from the shelves. FTP, name this Mattel doll, Barbie’s oldest friend.

A: Midge

Bonuses

1. Identify the NBA franchise from some of the players whose numbers it has retired FTPE.

A. Dave DeBusschere, Bill Bradley, Walt Frazier

A: New York Knickerbockers

B. Tom Meschery, Rick Barry, Wilt Chamberlain

A: Golden State Warriors (accept San Francisco Warriors)

C. Bingo Smith, Austin Carr, Nate Thurmond

A: Cleveland Cavaliers

2. Identify the department of The Onion AV Club from brief descriptions FTPE.

A. Each week, this section looks at a movie that is otherwise lost in cinematic oblivion.

A: Films That Time Forgot

B. In this weekly section, musical acts are asked questions such as, “Why should anyone buy your record?” and “Do you think your record could save lives?”

A: Justify Your Existence

C. Each week, Maria Schneider renders an embarrassing story sent in by a reader in the form of this comic strip.

A: Pathetic Geek Stories

4. Identify the actor from clues (30-20-10).

(30) His first show business break came in 1981 when he appeared with Bill Cosby in a Jell-O pudding commercial.

(20) He was featured in the voiceover cast of 1982’s The Secret of NIMH and starred as Tim in the 1984 film The Buddy System.

(10) He is best known for playing Gordie Lachance in Stand by Me and Ensign Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

A: Wil Wheaton

5. Identify the recurring segment of the Late Show with David Letterman from brief descriptions FTPE.

A. In this segment, a brief performance takes place, after which Dave and Paul Shaffer discuss whether it was something or nothing.

A: Is This Anything?

B. Dave often quips that this educational segment was adopted from the BBC show called Is It Buoyant?

A: Will It Float?

C. This segment consists of the titular adolescent’s engaging Late Show announcer Alan Kalter in a short argument, which inevitably concludes with his proclaiming, “I hate you! I hate all of you!” before storming off.

A: Dwight, the Troubled Teen

6. Identify the card game from terms FTPE.

A. Heel, nob, skunk

A: Cribbage

B. Bower, march, stick the dealer

A: Euchre

C. Leaster, schneider, Schwarz

A: Sheepshead

7. Answer these questions about a recent first in college football FTPE.

A. Name the University of New Mexico kicker who on December 25, 2002 became the first woman to play in a Division I-A football game.

Answer: Katie Hnida (NY-duh)

B. Give the full name of the bowl game at which this event took place.

Answer: Sega Sports Las Vegas Bowl

C. Name New Mexico’s opponent in the Las Vegas Bowl.

A: UCLA

8. Identify the rap record label given lesser-known artists on it FTPE. You will receive 5 points if you need the better-known artist.

(10) Black Rob, Loon

(5) P. Diddy

A: Bad Boy Records

(10) Cadillac Tah, Vita

(5) Ja Rule

A: Murder Inc.

(10) Young Turk, Lil’ Wayne

(5) Big Tymers

A: Cash Money Records

9. Identify the director whose credits include both movies and music videos from clues FTPE.

A. He directed the video for Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” as well as films Arlington Road and The Mothman Prophecies.

A: Mark Pellington

B. He directed the video for R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” along with his film directorial debut The Cell.

A: Tarsem Singh

C. He directed the video for Fiona Apple’s “Criminal” and the 2002 film One Hour Photo.

A: Mark Romanek

10. Identify the cast member of Step by Step from clues FTSNOP.

A. (5/5) For 5 points apiece, name the two actors who played Frank and Carol Lambert.

A: Patrick Duffy and Suzanne Somers

B. (10) This actor played the part of the quirky Frenchman Jean-Luc Rieupeyroux.

A: Bronson Pinchot

C. (10) This star of Kickboxer movies played the part of Frank’s nephew Cody.

A: Sasha Mitchell

11. Given the NHL goalkeeper, identify his team (5-5-10-10).

A. (5) Evgeni Nabokov

A: San Jose Sharks (accept either)

B. (5) Marty Turco

A: Dallas Stars (accept either)

C. (10) Marc Denis

A: Columbus Blue Jackets (accept either)

D. (10) Tomas Vokoun

A: Nashville Predators (accept either)

12. Given a late 90’s hit song, name the artist and the album F5PE.

A. (5/5) “Sunny Came Home”

A: Shawn Colvin, A Few Small Repairs

B. (5/5) “I’ll Be”

A: Edwin McCain, Misguided Roses

C. (5/5) “Kiss the Rain”

A: Billie Myers, Growing Pains

13. Identify the actor who starred in the 1984 movie Sixteen Candles (5-10-15).

A. (5) This actress plays the role of Samantha Baker, a silently suffering suburban teenager.

A: Molly Ringwald

B. (10) He plays the geek who keeps propositioning Samantha.

A: Anthony Michael Hall

C. (15) This actor plays the part of Jake Ryan, Samantha’s crush.

A: Michael Schoeffling

14. Identify the mixed drink from ingredients FTPE.

A. Peach schnapps, orange juice

A: Fuzzy Navel

B. Scotch, Drambuie

A: Rusty Nail

C. Vodka, grapefruit juice, margarita salt

A: Salty Dog

15. Given the name of a CBS daytime drama, name the town or city where it is set FTPE.

A. The Young & the Restless

A: Genoa City

B. Guiding Light

A: Springfield

C. As the World Turns

A: Oakdale

16. Identify the 80’s sitcom given the title of its theme song FTPE.

A. “Brand New Life”

A: Who’s the Boss?

B. “Together”

A: Silver Spoons

C. “Then Came You”

A: Webster

17. Given the character’s nickname on M*A*S*H, identify the actor who portrayed him FTPE.

A. Trapper John

A: Wayne Rogers

B. Radar

A: Gary Burghoff

C. Ferret Face

A: Larry Linville

18. Identify the Premiere League team from star players FTPE.

A. Milan Baros, Danny Murphy, Michael Owen

A: Liverpool

B. Ruud Van Nistelrooy, Paul Scholes, Fabien Barthez

A: Manchester United

C. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Emmanuel Petit, Gianfranco Zola

A: Chelsea

19. Answer these questions about early Stephen King works FTPE.

A. King was a senior in high school when he began this novel, which he originally entitled Getting It On, about a high school student who takes his class hostage.

A: Rage

B. In this 1981 work, a man goes to extreme measures in taking a stand against a highway project that threatens to destroy his home.

A: Roadwork

C. These two novels were published in a collection called The Bachman Books. Name either of the two novels also in that collection.

A: The Long Walk and The Running Man

20. Identify the Police studio album from tracks FTPE.

A. “Wrapped Around Your Finger,” “King of Pain,” “Every Breath You Take”

A: Synchronicity

B. “Canary in a Coalmine,” “Man in a Suitcase,” “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da”

A: Zenyatta Mondatta

C. “Spirits in the Material World,” “Invisible Sun,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”

A: Ghost in the Machine

21. Identify the early works of director George Romero from brief descriptions FTPE.

A. In this 1973 film, a biochemical warfare virus, that either kills its victims or drives them to insanity, gets into the water supply of Evans City, Pennsylvania.

A: The Crazies (accept Code Name: Trixie)

B. Radiation raises the dead, and average people in a small Pennsylvania town must battle the flesh-eating zombies in this 1968 film.

A: Night of the Living Dead

C. In this 1978 sequel to Night of the Living Dead, four people take shelter in an abandoned mall and try to fend off the invading zombies.

A: Dawn of the Dead

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