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FOGEY (For Old Geezers and Everyone Younger) 2017Round 2MODERATOR NOTE: All bonus questions for this round are visual bonuses. Distribute the appropriate handout for each bonus question.Toss-Up 1In one episode of this series, Jennifer Wilson poisons herself and carves the name of her stillborn daughter into the floor, and in another a guard named Bainbridge dies after he removes his belt. During the episode where a hiker in a red coat is killed by a boomerang, actress Lara Pulver appears nude for more than a minute and a half despite the show airing before 9pm on the BBC. In the same episode, the title character wears only a bed sheet in Buckingham Palace. For ten points, name this series starring Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch, based on characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle.Answer: SherlockBonus 1One of popular motif in comic art is the pieta-like death scene of a character. You will be given a sheet with three comic covers with a character painted over. Name the removed character for ten points each.A) Answer: Gwen Stacy (accept either name)B) Answer: SupergirlC) Answer: Jean Grey (accept: either name) (accept: Phoenix) (prompt on “Marvel Girl”)Toss-Up 2As a golfer, her best finish was as runner up in the 1970 Len Immake Buick Open. Before turning to golf, she competed as an amateur tennis player, winning ten straight American Tennis Association championships between 1947 and 1956. An editorial by tennis great Alice Marble led to this athlete being invited to compete at the 1950 US National Championship, and in 1956 she won the French Championships with a 6-0, 12-10 victory over Angela Mortimer. Described as the Jackie Robinson of tennis, this is, for ten points, what first African-American to win a grand slam tournament?Answer: Althea GibsonBonus 2Provided a picture taken from the opening segment of a 1970s television show, name the show for ten points each.A) Answer: Hawaii Five-0B) Answer: Laverne & ShirleyC) Answer: Six Million Dollar ManToss-Up 3More than 35 editions of this game were created between 2002 and 2008, all of which use a Flextime expandable board. In the Simpsons edition of this game, the green side of the eight-sided die is called “Eye on Springfield,” while it is called “Triple Threat” in the Marvel Deluxe edition. In the 80s edition, players move twice the number rolled on their next turn if they land on the spot called “To the Max,” a spot called “Double Feature” in many other versions. Constants in all editions are the three ring Final Cut, some form of Buzz cards and the option of My Play or All Play. For ten points, name this DVD game where players answer questions based on clips from tv and movies. Answer: Scene ItBonus 3Given a picture from a commercial for a restaurant, name the burger chain for ten points each.A) Answer: Steak ‘n ShakeB) Answer: Jack-in-the-BoxC) Answer: SonicToss-Up 4This actor starred in multiple 1990s made-for-tv movies including the title role in The Cisco Kid, Solomon in Solomon and Sheba, and Jim Gardner in The Tommy Knockers. One of his earliest television roles came in the debut episode of Miami Vice where he played Eddie Rivera, Sonny Crocket’s former partner. Along with Michelle Greene he had a cameo appearance on an episode of Cop Rock as a character who, on the first episode of a different show, joins the firm of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak. For five seasons, before his character dies following a heart transplant, he also played the partner of Andy Sipowicz. For ten points, name this Hispanic actor who played Victor Sifuentes on LA Law and Bobby Simone on NYPD Blue.Answer: Jimmy SmitsBonus 4You will be given a page with the seating chart of three baseball ballparks. From the chart, name the field it represents, for ten points each.A) Answer: AT&T Park (San Francisco Giants)B) Answer: Coors Field (Colorado Rockies)C) Answer: Fenway Park (Boston Redsox)Toss-Up 5Jazz bassist Charlie Haden plays on this album’s final tack “Ramshackle.” A deluxe edition of this album includes an interview of high school students by Dave Eggers. One song on this album repeats the line “Lay my soul in the foul of the air” while another claims “my bags are waiting in the next life.” In addition to “Derelict” and “Readymade,” this album, whose cover includes a picture of a Komondor, includes a song which describes a woman with “lily-white cavity crazes.” On its highest charting single, the singer proclaims he’s got “Two turntables and a microphone.” For ten points, name this 1996 release by Beck Hanson containing the songs “New Pollution” and “Where It’s At.”Answer: OdelayBonus 5Based on the movie poster, identify the horror film for ten points each.A) Answer: HalloweenB) Answer: The Cabinet of Dr. CaligariC) Answer: The Stepford WivesToss-Up 6Zoe Heriot is working in this profession when she first appears on Doctor Who. In the episode “Thanksgiving II” of the series The Middle, Lisa Gibbs, who is works in this field, is brought to dinner by Bob. In the Twin Peaks-inspired episode of Psych, Sherilyn Fenn’s character works in this capacity in Dual Spires, and Shawn complements her on her shoes. On “Married with Children,” Miss DeGroot remains in this profession so she can prove that Al is an irresponsible loser. Flynn Carsen, played by Noah Wylie in multiple TNT movies, works in this capacity as does Buffy’s Watcher, Rupert Giles. For ten points, name this book-loving profession shared by Marion on Seinfeld and Paige Turner on Arthur.Answer: LibrarianBonus 6Identify the metal bands from a picture of their members, for ten points each. A) Answer: Judas PriestB) Answer: Mot?rheadC) Answer: Twisted SisterToss-Up 7Played by F. Murray Abraham, this character appears to Gonzo in a dream in the movie Muppets From Space. Ben Vereen’s television acting debut included a role as this character in the variety show Mary’s Incredible Dream. In a Stravinsky work commissioned by CBS, Sebastian Cabot provided his voice while Elsa Lancaster played his wife. Michael Keaton and Lorne Greene have both provided voices for animated versions of him, the latter for the Stories from the Bible series. Steve Carrell plays a modern day version of him in the film Evan Almighty. For ten points, name this character played by Russell Crowe in a 2014 Darren Aronofsky film, notable for ark-buildingAnswer: NoahBonus 7Given a picture of a cat who gained fame from the internet, name it for ten points each.A) Grumpy Cat (accept Tardar Sauce)B) PusheenC) Lil BubToss-Up 8When this song from the album Million Mile Reflections was released as a single, “Rainbow Ride” served as the B-side. A Claymation video for a cover of this song was made in 1998 with the cover song eventually appearing on Animals Should Not Try to Be Like People, an EP by Primus. A sequel for this song appeared on Mark O’Connor’s album Heroes where the two principle figures have a rematch. In the original song, the folk tunes “Granny Does Your Dog Bite” and “Fire on the Mountain” are referenced. For ten points, name this song in which Johnny wagers his soul for a gold fiddle, a work by the Charlie Daniels Band.Answer: “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Bonus 8Given a picture of a room from a popular sitcom, name the show for ten points each.A) Answer: The Cosby ShowB) Answer: Will and GraceC) Answer: FrasierToss-Up 9In 2014, FIFA first allowed this during a June 22 game in Manaus, Brazil. Joe Gibbs received an unsportsmanlike penalty during a 2007 game against the Bills for doing this twice in a row, leading to a Redskin loss off a field goal with four seconds left. Although up by four points, Denny Hope did this during a 2009 Purdue-Notre Dame game, allowing the Irish to run another two plays. Donald Williams made four straight free throws, sealing a UNC win, after Chris Webber did this in the 1993 NCAA championship. For ten points, name this action which stops the clock in sports.Answer: Calling a timeout (accept equivalents; accept: water break prior to “Joe Gibbs”)Bonus 9From a picture, identify the fictional bands who appeared on film, for ten points each.A) Answer: CommitmentsB) Answer: AutobahnC) Answer: The Wonders (accept: The Oneders)Toss-Up 10One character played by this actor dreams of replacing everyone’s teeth with impregnable acrylic shields as part of his mission toward dental consciousness.in Eversmile, New Jersey. He lived apart from his wife while filming The Ballad of Jack and Rose to develop his character’s sense of isolation, and he refused to wear a warmer coat while portraying Bill Cutting in another film. Finding this actor’s methods too intense, Kel O’Neill is thought to have left a film to be replaced by Paul Dano. This actor would then go on to win an Oscar for a role in which he tells Eli Sunday, “I drink your milkshake.” For ten points, name this actor who portrayed Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood.Answer: Daniel Day-LewisBonus 10Given a shot of the Beastie Boys from one of their music videos, name the song for ten points each.A) Answer: “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party)”B) Answer: “So What’cha Want”C) Answer: “Intergalactic”Toss-Up 11This was the first company profiled on US version of Undercover Boss with CEO Larry O’Donnell cleaning toilets and pulling cardboard off a belt. This company owns a 225-foot site in Broward County, Florida, formerly named Monarch Hill Renewable Energy Park. It is the title sponsor for the Phoenix Open, and it teamed with Live Nation for the Recycling Rocks campaign. In the film Transformers: Dark of the Moon, a decepticon transforms into one of this company’s green and yellow collection trucks. For ten points, name this largest trash and recycling collection company in US.Answer: Waste ManagementBonus 11Identify the opponent of Muhammad Ali in the pictures for ten points each.A) Answer: Sonny ListonB) Answer: George ForemanC) Answer: Joe FrazierToss-Up 12This singer’s early recording career included the songs “Cotton Picker” and “Beggar to a King.” He is neither Sheb Wooley nor David Seville, but this artist released a song entitled “Purple People Eater Meets the Witch Doctor” in 1959. As a songwriter, he composed George Jones’s first number one country hit, “White Lightning,” as well as the Johnny Preston hit “Running Bear.” His most successful song lists such attributes as “a wiggle in the walk and giggle in the talk.” His last performance came as part of the Winter Dance Party Tour, playing at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. For ten points, name this disk jockey and musician who recorded “Chantilly Lace.”Answer: Big Bopper (accept: J(iles) P(erry) Richardson)Bonus 12Name the early 2000s video game, provided a picture of its cover art, for ten points eachA) Answer: Bioshock B) Answer: Max PayneC) Answer: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (prompt on “Prince of Persia”)Toss-Up 13In 1995, these writers drafted a script for a film based on Plastic Man, but Warner Brothers shelved the project. A previous script they wrote was rewritten by Brian Helgeland, , and the two fought unsuccessfully to have their names removed from the resulting Sly Stalone film, Assassins. In their next film, which they wrote and directed, Violet tries to leave her Mafioso boyfriend Caesar and begins an affair with her neighbor Corky, played by Gina Gershon. Joe Pantoliano, who played Caesar in Bound, appeared in the next film written and directed by these siblings, playing the role of Cypher. For ten points name these writer-directors responsible for The Matrix.Answer: The Wachowskis (accept Lilly and Lana Wachowski; accept: Andy and Larry Wachowski)Bonus 13Name the young adult novel given a picture of its cover, for ten points each.A) Answer: TwilightB) Answer: The Invention of Hugo CabretC) Answer: Eleanor & ParkToss-Up 14This team appeared in five AFL championship games prior to 1970 but won only once, in 1967, and lost their only Super Bowl appearance. Lance Alworth played eight seasons with this team after Oakland traded rights to him for Bo Roberson and two other players. Hall of Famer Fred Dean began his professional career with this team whose defense led the league in sacks in 1980, with Dean as part of a defensive line nicknamed “The Bruise Brothers.” This team beat the Dolphins in the 1982 Divisional Playoff Game with quarterback Dan Fouts connecting to Charlie Joiner seven times. For ten points, name this AFC West team currently led by quarterback Philip Rivers.Answer: Los Angeles Chargers (prompt on just “Los Angeles”) (accept San Diego Chargers)Bonus 14Sometimes cars like KITT or The General Lee become as popular as characters on a show. For ten points each, identify the shows which featured these cars.A) Answer: Beverly HillbilliesB) Answer: Green HornetC) Answer: MunstersToss-Up 15Tony Scott was producing a film version of this book for the National Geographic Channel when he committed suicide. The book was criticized for its inaccuracies, including the book’s second sentence which claims the subject, a man with “six weeks left to live,” furls, rather than furrows, his brow. The inaccuracies and lack of footnotes led the National Park Service to ban it from the basement museum bookstore at Ford’s theatre. For ten points, name this book co-authored by Martin Dugard and Bill O’Reilly about the assassination of the 16th US president.Answer: Killing Lincoln Bonus 15Shown an image of Brad Pitt, identify the film from which it is taken, for ten points each.A) Answer: Interview with a VampireB) Answer: SnatchC) Answer: Thelma and LouiseToss-Up 16Though not seen until season two, this character’s first television appearance comes when she acts as a surprise witness at the trial regarding the murder of Ted Dinard. When her grandson is kidnapped, she reveals on television that her firstborn son Adam, now named Michael Torrence, had likewise been kidnapped. This character develops a relationship with Dex Dexter, but her daughter, played by Catherine Oxenberg, has an affair with Dex twice. During her attempt to run for governor against her ex-husband Blake, her chances are hurt when Blake’s wife Krystle threatens to reveal secrets related to this character’s second husband’s death. For ten points, name this antagonist on the show Dynasty, played by Joan Collins.Answer: Alexis Morrell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan (accept any last name paired with “Alexis”) Bonus 16Teams often relocate, changing their names in the process. For ten points each, based upon a logo for a team prior to its move and renaming, identify the current team.A) Answer: Baltimore and/or Orioles (former St Louis Browns)B) Answer: San Antonio and/or Spurs (former Texas Chaparrals)C) Answer: Dallas and/or Stars (former Minnesota North Stars)Toss-Up 17One individual who held this position was killed by the Ovoids and replaced with a robot who called himself Gabriel. Another, the stepdaughter of Phineas Horton, destroyed the Skrull Imperial Fleet and later was slain by Morg, the holder of this title at the time. In addition to Nova and Air-Walker, Aunt May served in this capacity in a non-canonical work, using the name “Golden Oldie.” Another holder of this office rebelled against his master after seeing the nobility in Alicia Masters, giving Reed Richards enough time to find the Ultimate Nullifier. For ten points, name these individuals, including Terrax the Tamer and Silver Surfer, who seek out planets to be consumed by a purple-clad cosmic entity.Answer: Herald of Galactus (accept reasonable equivalents)Bonus 17Name the film based upon a character’s tattoo, for ten points each.A) Answer: MementoB) Answer: Boondock SaintsC) Answer: Night of the HunterToss-Up 18This arcade game appears as a plot device in the film Night of the Comet, and a teenager plays it near the end of the video for Rush’s “Subdivisions.” Due to a coding error in this game, a score of 173006 gives players 40 extra credits. Originally meant as a first-person version of Space Invaders, this game allows players to choose their level, from the novice circle to the expert v-shape. Once players reach the yellow levels, enemies include fuseballs and pulsars. The primary enemy in this game is an hourglass-shaped enemy who flips from lane to lane when it reaches the top of the well. For ten points, name this 1980 arcade game which shares its name with a Shakespearean play.Answer: TempestBonus 18Identify the band associated with the provided logos, for ten points each.A) Answer: Deadmau5 [“dead-mouse”]B) Answer: Bauhaus C) Answer: RadioheadToss-Up 19Originally titled Dangerous Days, the final title of this film is taken from an unrelated Alan Nourse book about Billy Gimp, a courier of black market medical supplies. In an early script for this film, Dr. Wheeler tests the protagonist’s responses to a Duesenberg driving test and, as in the final draft, another character administers a test by asking Leon why he isn’t helping a tortoise flipped on its back. The latter test, the Voight-Kampff, is administered to someone who doesn’t realize she isn’t human, Rachael. Only in later drafts of the movie is it unclear whether the protagonist is a replicant. For ten points, name this 1982 science fiction film starring Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard.Answer: Blade RunnerBonus 19Robert Morse’s five Emmy nominations Guest Actor in a Drama Series is matched only by Michael J Fox. Given a scene in which Fox appeared, name the show for ten points each. A) Answer: The Good WifeB) Answer: Boston LegalC) Answer: Rescue MeToss-Up 20The first game in this series ended 88-85 in overtime, the loser of that game having just beaten the Pacers in a seven-game playoff. In Game Three of this series, Dick Bavetta incorrectly called a shot clock violation on Howard Eisley. That game saw Eisley’s team lose 96-54, the biggest blowout of an NBA Finals game. Game Six of this series opened with a slam dunk which aggravated Scottie Pippen’s back injury and ended after Karl Malone was stripped off the ball and Byron Russell’s momentum allowed the game winning shot to be made unimpeded. For ten points, name this NBA Championship Series which marked Michael Jordan’s last appearance with the Chicago Bulls.Answer: 1998 NBA Finals (accept equivalents)Bonus 20Name the Rolling Stones album based upon a picture of its cover, for ten points each.A) Answer: Between the Buttons B) Answer: Their Satanic Majesty’s RequestC) Answer: Let It BleedToss-Up 21Harold Wheeler’s father is a minor league athlete in this sport in the Richard B. Wright novel The Age of Longing, and in the novel Porko Von Pop Button, the protagonist uses his girth to help his school beat the Queen Mary School in this sport. Dwayne Johnson’s character receives the nickname “The Tooth Fairy” in the similarly named film for his tendency to knock out others’ teeth while playing this. Other film characters involved in this sport include Doug Dorsey and Reg Dunlop, played by D.B. Sweeney and Paul Newman, respectively. Prior to taking up golf, Happy Gilmore starts out in this sport. For ten points, name this sport central to the Matt Christopher novels Body Check and Cool as Ice and the film Slap Shot.Answer: HockeyBonus 21Given a diagram of an offensive formation in football, identify it for ten points each.A) Answer: ShotgunB) Answer: WishboneC) Answer: Emory and HenryToss-Up 22A WNBA remix of this song appears after “Don’t Take It Personal” on the cd Divas of the Court. The events of this song take place at 11:30pm in a place where you will “find the brothas rollin’ in the Luxus, trucks, and Hummers.” The line, “I ain’t thinkin’ about my man” is spoken in this song, and the song says boys are “lookin' like a star in your Armani suit.” Although they do not appear in the video for this song, the last one to feature Farrah Franklin, both Latoya Luckell and Latavia Roberson contributed vocals for this single. Advocating leaving your man at home and your girl with a friend, this is, for ten points, what Destiny’s Child song which describes a dance club.Answer: “Jumpin’ Jumpin’” ................
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