TOSSUPS – GRAND LARSONY
Steve Spurrier Memorial Trash Tournament 2003
Tossups by Charlie Steinhice, John Kilby, & Robby Trail with Ryan Blay, James Washick & Michael Adelman
1. He goes back to work after defeating Papa Doc in the battle. Work used to be a Little Caesar’s before he was fired, now he works in a stamping plant where he engages in a graphic sex scene with Alex. He is shown singing his little sister Lily to sleep, then firing paintballs at passers-by while cruising his hometown streets with his Three One Third group, including DJ, Future and Cheddar Bob. FTP – name this character in “8 Mile”, played by Eminem.
ANSWER: Rabbit (also accept B-Rabbit, Bunny Rabbit, or Jimmy Smith Jr.)
2. Any Road, Vatican Blues, Pisces Blues, Looking for My Life, Rising Sun, Marwa Blues, Stuck Inside a Cloud, Run So Far, Never Get Over You, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Rocking Chair in Hawaii, and the title track. FTP – name this recently released posthumous album by George Harrison.
ANSWER: Brainwashed (prompt on early buzz with Harrison)
3. She’s been living with the Matheson family since her family’s traumas last year. Taking nine-year-old Megan under her care, she received lecherous stares from Megan’s father, and decided to get Megan away from her father’s physical abuse. When she brings Megan into her father’s workplace, CTU, for safety, it explodes. FTP – name this daughter of agent Jack Bauer on FOX’s “24”.
ANSWER: Kimberly (prompt on Bauer before it is read)
4. The Sporting News’s “All-Time Team” for this major league baseball franchise included second basemen Frank Bolling and Felix Millan (me-YAHN). Joe Adcock, Rico Carty, and Ralph Garr were among the outfielders; shortstop Johnny Logan, third baseman Bob Horner, and catcher Joe Torre were also listed. FTP name this franchise, whose brightest lights have included Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn, Dale Murphy, and Hank Aaron.
ANSWER: Braves
5. There is a mystery behind Tallon IV which Samus Aran must unravel. Everything is seen through Samus’ visor, and Samus’ gravity suit aids in travel and mobility. Weapons in this first person shooter game include Morph Balls and missiles. FTP – name this new Gamecube game based on a classic franchise.
ANSWER: Metroid Prime (yes, sadly, prompt on Metroid)
6. In 2002 he announced he would abandon acting to spend more time with his family. Prior to entering acting he attended Washington State and Clemson before getting a Masters in Chemical Engineering at the University of Sydney. Awarded a Fullbright scholarship to attend MIT, he stopped over in New York, where he abandoned college for acting. His first major role was alongside then-fiancée Grace Jones in A View To A Kill; major roles in The Peace Keeper, The Punisher, and Universal Soldier would follow. FTP, name this Swedish-American actor best known for playing Ivan Drago and He-Man.
ANSWER: Hans “Dolph” Lundgren
7. Boy meets girl. Girl’s heel breaks, sending her into gutter. Boy picks debris from girl’s hair. Boy laughs at girl’s extra toe. Girl leaves on skateboard. Girl ends up by the ocean. Boy finds girl again and they kiss. Both boy and girl develop full bodies. FTP, identify this Tori Amos video from the Scarlet’s Walk album featuring a one-armed man and a one-legged woman
ANSWER: A Sorta Fairytail
8. Ryan Dinwiddie and B.J. Rhode each threw for over 10 touchdowns. Brock Forsey and David Mikell each averaged over 5.7 yards per carry. Billy Wingfield, Lou Fanucchi and Forsey each had over 4 TD receptions. They finished the season 12-1 with an impressive win over Iowa State in the Humanitarian Bowl. FTP name this school whose football team won the 2002 Western Athletic Conference title.
ANSWER: Boise State (prompt on Broncos)
9. Its plot is set into motion by a last-minute cancellation by Leonard Bernstein. Sent instead to an East German cultural festival is a current sensation whose hits include a duet with Tammy Wynette, “Your Skeetin’ Heart.” Then there’s the resistance leader known as “the Torch,” whose past includes a Blue Lagoon-like stranding with the female lead, whose name Hilary means “she whose breasts defy gravity.” FTP name this spoof aimed at both spy films and Elvis movies, starring Omar Sharif and Val Kilmer.
ANSWER: Top Secret
10. Kevin Smith is among those who have suggested that this character is actually the evil puppet master behind the entity he represents. Other theories say he is the mutant product of that company’s artificial coloring and chemicals, or that he’s patterned after a buttplug. Officially he “personifies the child in everyone” with his “innocent loving nature,” a change from his sinister 1971 origins as a would-be thief of blueberry milkshakes. FTP name this corporate mascot officially described as a “big fuzzy purple fellow,” yes-man sidekick to Ronald McDonald.
ANSWER: Grimace
11. There were two television incarnations. For the 1986-88 version, the character of Franklin Hart Jr. was eliminated. In the 1982-83 version, he was played by two actors, Jeffrey Tambor in ‘82, followed by Peter Bonerz for the rest of the season. Sally Struthers took the Rita Moreno role for the second TV incarnation, but Rachel Denison and Valerie Curtin kept their roles for both versions. FTP, name this movie-turned-TV show in which Violet, Judy, and Doralee continue to wage war against their sexist boss.
ANSWER: 9 to 5
12. Its senior staff includes Steven Borock and Mark Haspel, both of whom have consulted for Sotheby’s. To remain impartial, employees of this Sarasota, FL, company cannot engage in commercial buying or selling of the product it handles. With a process known euphemistically as “slabbing,” they seal the product in a hardcase plastic holder and use a 10-point scale to establish condition. FTP, name this still-controversial organization whose grading of your comic book can increase its value ten times.
ANSWER: Comics Guaranty LLC, or CGC
13 .A London, Ontario native, he was the youngest member of Team Canada's 1997 gold medal-winning World Junior Championship Team. After his OHL play in Sault Ste. Marie, he joined his parent club immediately, and has scored 20 or more goals the past three seasons. As of November 28th, he was tied with Mike Modano for 2nd in overall scoring. FTP – name this 1997 First pick by the Boston Bruins.
ANSWER: Joe Thornton
14. A vulture sits upon this person’s silver shield. The sea has washed across this person’s face, and his armor-plated breast has long since lost its sheen. There is no time, I must pay my respect – to – FTP – what title character of a Gene Pitney song, memorably covered by Procol Harum, whose stallion stands in need of company?
ANSWER: Conquistador
15. Born in London in January, 1979, she studied English Literature at Oxford before turning to acting. Her career has been limited to roles like Lady Harriet in TV’s “Wives and Daughters”, although she should get more screen time after portraying a villain in a Bond film. FTP identify this actress who took on the role of Miranda Frost in “Die Another Day”.
ANSWER: Rosamund Pike
16. She specialized in granting the wishes of children, and preferred the term “justice demon”. Kali Rocha plays this character that didn’t really care for humans, but was a loyal friend. FTP – name this friend of Anya, sacrificed by D’Hoffryn to undo one of Anya’s wishes, on the episode Selfless of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”.
ANSWER: Halfrek
17. Even before becoming famous in America she had brushes with fame. She dated Russell Crowe in the early 90s when both worked in Melbourne, and she went to Beverly Hills High with David Schwimmer. A member of the musical Murphy Family, she made her mark in 2001 when her album Shiver was up for a CMA Horizon Award. FTP, name this country singer of “There is No Arizona” and “When I Think About Angels.”
ANSWER: Jamie O’Neal
18. Steve Spurrier keeps a copy of this book by his bed at all times. Written approximately 400 BC, it has been adapted to versions for business, love, career management, and parenting. Recommended by Gordon Gecko to his protege in Wall Street, it advocates such tactics as "take away the energy of their armies" and "prepared against your foe; when they are strong, avoid them." FTP, name this ancient military text by Sun-Tzu.
ANSWER: The Art of War
19. Incoming Freshmen are allowed to take this course. Taught by Professor David Parry, it will examine the effect of an activity on society. Required reading includes a book by Captain Lou Albano. FTP – name this one-credit, half-semester class to be offered at PSU-Altoona.
ANSWER: Pro Wrestling 101
20. This graduate of hometown school San Jose State has expressed interest in a future acting career. Losing regular gigs in Miami and Arizona, he filled in for injured players in Oakland, Arizona (again), Denver, and Carolina before landing his current job. His limited range – an awful 50% from outside 40 yards – overshadows his perfect lifetime mark inside the 30 and his .987 PAT percentage. FTP name this kicker, who made two good kicks out of three on the same official attempt in Tennessee’s overtime playoff win over Pittsburgh.
ANSWER: Joe Nedney
21. The latest issue of the journal Pediatrics noted four cases where children have been treated for second-degree burns in the anal area; first assumed to be caused by child abuse, the burns have now been linked to ingestion of this product. The rare skin condition appears to be caused by its 1997 formula change where the suspected carcinogen phenolphthalein was replaced another motility agent, senna. The product’s maker, Novartis, reminds people that it is not intended for children under 6, no matter how tempting its chocolaty appearance and flavor night be. FTP name this leading over-the-counter laxative.
ANSWER: Ex-Lax
Steve Spurrier Memorial Trash Tournament 2003
Bonuses by Charlie Steinhice, John Kilby, & Robby Trail with Ryan Blay, James Washick & Michael Adelman
1. Given a list of performers who’ve played cops on the police force of a particular city, name the city, 30-20-10-5-1:
[30] Richard Cottrell in The Rosary Murders, Jay Leno in Collision Course
[20] Steven Seagal in Exit Wounds, Ernie Hudson in The Crow
[10] Peter Weller in RoboCop, Ray Liotta in Narc
[5] Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop
[1] Johnie Chase in Detroit Rock City; Hari Rhodes in Detroit 9000
ANSWER: Detroit [and if anyone bitches, Axel Foley was never on the Beverly Hills force]
2. No one can eat just one. Name the following FritoLay products, FTPE.
[10] FritoLay purchased this brand from Borden in 1997. This snack was first developed in 1893, but they did not start putting “A Prize in Every Box” until 1912.
ANSWER: Cracker Jack
[10] The only brand under the FritoLay banner to make popcorn, its white cheddar cheese flavor is especially popular.
ANSWER: Smartfood Popcorn (accept Smartfoods ‘cause we’re nice people)
[10] This relative newcomer was developed in 1990 and became one of the top 15 selling snack chips within a year, partly due to its ad campaign featuring Carly Simon singing, “Good Day Sunshine.”
ANSWER: Sun Chips
3. Given the year and winning team of the World Series, name the Series MVP for 5 points each and a five point bonus for all correct
[5] 1984, Tigers ANSWER: Alan Trammell
[5] 1990, Reds ANSWER: Jose Rijo
[5]: 1956, Yankees ANSWER: Don Larsen
[5] 1963 and 1965, Dodgers ANSWER: Sandy Koufax
[5] 1973, A’s, and 1977, Yankees ANSWER: Reggie Jackson
4. As Carole King once asked, “Doesn’t anybody stay in one place anymore?” Comic artists, for one, rarely stay with the same company. Given work a penciller has done for different publishers, name him FTPE.
[10] Having worked on Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men #267-277 as well as creating WildCATS, he began pencilling DC’s Batman with issue #608.
ANSWER: Jim Lee (Prompt on Lee; do not accept Stan Lee)
[10] After providing pencils for nearly half of the Avengers comics from issue #144 to #202 he moved to DC in 1980 to work on the New Teen Titans title, penciling the first 38 issues.
ANSWER: George Perez
[10] The penciller for most of the Amazing Spider-Man comics between 1970 and 1972, and mid-1973, he drew the first Morbius and the death of Gwen Stacey, but his legacy is as co-creator of the Silver Age Green Lantern.
ANSWER: Gil Kane (Prompt on Kane; do not accept Bob Kane)
5. Name the Madonna album from songs, FTPE.
[10] “La Isla Bonita,” “Papa Don’t Preach,” and “Live to Tell”
ANSWER: True Blue
[10] “Borderline,” “Holiday,” and “Lucky Star”
ANSWER: Madonna
[10] “I’d Rather Be Your Lover,” “Secret,” and “Take a Bow”
ANSWER: Bedtime Stories
6. Before the coolest new show, “Firefly” leaves our memories, answer these questions about the badass western-sci-fi-drama-comedy FTP each.
[10] People just turning in would think the ship is named “Firefly”. Wrong. What is the name of the Firefly-Class ship on which Capt. Mal Reynolds and his crew fly?
ANSWER: Serenity
[10] Simon and his psychic sister come aboard as refugees in the first episode. What is the name of the nightmare-prone sister whom the alliance desperately wants back?
ANSWER: River
[10] Will she have a relationship with Capt. Reynolds or won’t she? Give the name of the high-class “companion” aboard the ship, bringing sexual tension to “Serenity”.
ANSWER: Inara
7. You want the low testosterone bonus or the high testosterone one? Choose now. [PAUSE FOR CHOICE]
IF LOW TESTOSTERONE: The United States had never won an Olympic Gold Medal for women’s team gymnastics going into the 1996 Olympics, but the Magnificent 7 changed that. For five points each, name any six of the seven members of that squad.
ANSWER: any 6 of Amanda Borden, Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu (moh-chi-AH-new, but be lenient), Jaycie Phelps, and Kerri Strugg
IF HIGH TESTOSTERONE: FTSNOP, given individual members, name the former WWF Tag Team Champion team:
[5] Bart and Billy Gunn ANSWER: The Smokin’ Gunns
[10] Mabel and Mo ANSWER: Men on a Mission
[15] Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster ANSWER: Money Inc.
8. Given lyrics from one of Elvis Presley’s #1 hits, name the song, FTSNOP.
[5] Like a river flows, surely to the sea / darling so it goes / some things are meant to be
ANSWER: Can’t Help Falling in Love
[5] Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare? / Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there? / Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
ANSWER: Are You Lonesome Tonight?
[10] And his hunger burns / so he starts to roam the streets at night / and he learns how to steal / and he learns how to fight
ANSWER: In the Ghetto
[10] And when you smile the world is brighter / you touch my hand and I’m a king / your kiss to me is worth a fortune / your love for me is everything / I guess I’ll never know the reason why / you love me like you do
ANSWER: The Wonder of You
9. Given a television show on which she appeared, provide the name of the character played by Janet Jackson, FTPE. (accept first or last name)
[10] Good Times ANSWER: Penny Gordon or Penny Woods
[10] Diff’rent Strokes ANSWER: Charlene DuPrey
[10] Fame ANSWER: Cleo Hewitt
10. 5-10-20-30, given ingredients, name these mixed drinks, whose names could be answers to non-drink-related trash questions as well.
a): One part coffee liqueur, 2 parts each vodka and Orange juice, ½ part triple sec, 1/5 part grenadine. The perfect accompaniment when you’re eating your opponents’ children.
ANSWER: Mike Tyson (grudgingly accept just Tyson)
b): 3 dashes Grenadine, .5 oz pineapple juice, 1.5 oz. light rum. Mix with ice and emerge with a classic 1920s actress.
ANSWER: Mary Pickford (grudgingly accept just Pickford)
c): 1 oz. each Gin, Grenadine, Lime Juice, 2 oz. rum, 5 oz. tonic. Combine and you’re off to the races! Only you’ll have to skip the Kentucky Derby.
ANSWER: Man o’War
d): Combine one teaspoon each of grenadine, lime juice, and pineapple juice. Add 1.5 oz. Rum. Serve in a cocktail glass. Wonder if it’s a favorite of Dennis Martinez?
ANSWER: El Presidente Cocktail
11. In the past, Hollywood tended to look to the Broadway stage for material, but in recent years, that trend has reversed, exemplified by the astounding success of The Producers. Answer the following about stage versions of popular films FTPE.
[10] Based on a 1967 movie starring Julie Andrews and Mary Tyler Moore, this show won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical.
ANSWER: Thoroughly Modern Millie
[10] This show is about Tracy Turnblad’s dream to appear on the “Corny Collins Show,” and it features Harvey Fierstein in the role previously played on screen by Divine.
ANSWER: Hairspray
[10] In this show, Kathleen Turner has recently been replaced by Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco.
ANSWER: The Graduate
12. Given the description of a children’s board game, name it, FTPE.
[10] In this game, the object is to be the first player to pick ten cherries. A wheel is spun to determine how many cherries each player picks on each turn, as well as whether or not they have to put any cherries back.
ANSWER: Hi Ho! Cherry-O
[10] The objective of this game is to race your pieces all the way around the board before someone else can do the same with theirs. To determine how many spaces to move, a player applies pressure to a dome in the center of the board, which causes the die inside the dome to roll.
ANSWER: Popomatic Trouble
[10] In this game, each player is given 10 flies. The first one to flip all ten flies into the mouth of the frog in the center of the game wins.
ANSWER: Mr. Mouth
13. Some schools keep showing up for March Madness and causing trouble for the big boys -- like UTC, still one of only two #14 seeds to reach the Sweet 16. For five points each, given a college no one likes to see in their bracket, name its mascot:
[5] Pepperdine ANSWER: Waves
[5] Gonzaga ANSWER: Bulldogs
[5] Valparaiso ANSWER: Crusaders
[5] Ball State ANSWER: Cardinals
[5] Hampton ANSWER: Pirates
[5] Richmond ANSWER: Spiders
14. Name the New York eatery FTPE.
[10] Located at Central Park West and 67th Street, this restaurant is famous for its Crystal, Chestnut, Rafters, Terrace, and Park Rooms.
ANSWER: Tavern on the Green
[10] This Coney Island institution has been around since 1916, and has hosted an annual hotdog eating contest every July 4 since then.
ANSWER: Nathan’s Famous
[10] Located on 7th Avenue between 54th and 55th Streets, some of the dishes you can get here include “50 Ways to Love Your Liver,” “Bacon Whoopee,” “Ah, There’s the Reuben,” and of course, a pastrami and corned beef sandwich named after Woody Allen.
ANSWER: Carnegie Delicatessen
15. Name these groups who are associated with the Neptunes, FTPE.
[10] Backing Justin Timberlake on “Like I Love You” is this duo out of Virginia, consisting of Malice and Pusha T, whose 2002 album is titled Lord Willin’.
ANSWER: Clipse
[10] While musical partner Kiam “Capone” Holley was back in jail, this rapper released the solo album N.O.R.E. in 1998 with the help of Foxy Brown, Big Pun, and Busta Rhymes.
ANSWER: Noreaga (accept Victor Santiago)
[10] This is the side project formed by the Neptunes who released an album in 2002 called In Search Of?
ANSWER: N.E.R.D. (or No One Ever Really Dies)
16. THE NEWLY DEAD GAME: In honor of the recently deceased Shelley Winters, FTPE, identify these films in which she displayed some respectable acting talent.
[10] In this gem, the only film directed by Charles Laughton, a hymn-singing, murderous preacher played by Robert Mitchum marries Winters in hopes of finding the $10,000 her dead husband hid before being arrested and hanged.
ANSWER: The Night of the Hunter
[10] Winters won her 2nd Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her 1965 role in this film as Rose-Ann D’Arcy, the mother of a blind girl who falls in love with Sidney Poitier.
ANSWER: A Patch of Blue
[10] Playing the plain factory worker Alice Tripp who vies for the affection of Montgomery Clift with Elizabeth Taylor, Winters was nominated for Best Actress for this 1951 film, which got a best Director Oscar for George Stevens.
ANSWER: A Place in the Sun (do not accept An American Tragedy – yes, that’s the novel, but not the film)
17. The 1998 NBA Draft class is considered one of the strongest in recent history. Identify the following draftees, who may or may not have been good picks, FTPE.
[10] This player, drafted sixth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Pat Garrity and Dirk Nowitzki, who was drafted ninth.
ANSWER: Robert “Tractor” Traylor
[10] This player’s success in the NCAA tournament the previous year, when he led Valparaiso to a Sweet 16 berth, hitting a miraculous, game-winning shot in the opening round, led to him being selected 16th overall by the Houston Rockets.
ANSWER: Bryce Drew
[10] While Bryce Drew is no longer with Houston, this player, who was taken 41st overall out of Rhode Island by the Rockets, is currently a productive starter for them, averaging 21.7 points per game last season.
ANSWER: Cuttino Mobley
18. Given an album on the Dec. 7 Billboard Country Chart, name the artist. 10 points each.
[10] It Won’t Be Christmas Without You
ANSWER: Brooks & Dunn
[10] On a Mission
ANSWER: Trick Pony
[10] Up!
ANSWER: Shania Twain
19. So some of these questions left you scratching your head. Say, is that rice in your hair? FTPE, answer the following about various dandruff shampoos.
[10] "The freedom will go to your head" promises this pearlescent luxury shampoo which brags that it only has to be used twice a week.
ANSWER: Nizoral A.D.
[10] Available in extra strength, mountain spring, and advanced formula, this shampoo's tingle tells you it's working.
ANSWER: Denorex
[10] Formulated with Neutar, this shampoo's web site includes directions and customer testimonials about Neutrogena's entry into the dandruff shampoo market.
ANSWER: Neutrogena T/Gel
20. Name the current host of these recently revived game shows, FTPE
[10] Pyramid ANSWER: Donny Osmond
[10] Family Feud ANSWER: Richard Karn
[10] Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? ANSWER: Meredith Vieira
21. They were bestsellers in hardcover. Now they’re selling well in paperback. Given a bestseller on the Dec. 1, 2002 paperback non-fiction list, name the author FTP each.
[10] Tuesdays with Morrie
ANSWER: Mitch Albom
[10] Seabiscuit
ANSWER: Laura Hillenbrand
[10] Founding Brothers
ANSWER: Joseph Ellis
22. F5PE state whether or not these sports movies featured Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, both, or neither.
[5] White Men Can’t Jump ANSWER: both
[5] Major League ANSWER: Wesley Snipes
[5] Wildcats ANSWER: both
[5] Undisputed ANSWER: Wesley Snipes
[5] All the Right Moves ANSWER: neither
[5] Kingpin ANSWER: Woody Harrelson
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