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Ann B. Davis 2007 – Twelve Trashy Men

Tossups for I Don't Want to Be an Urban Meyer Weiner

by Anne Traicoff, Steve Traicoff, Noel Erinjeri, and Rob Long

FIRST PERIOD – 50-or-Nothing Bonuses in Effect

1. This field has an underground heating surface that has contributed to horrible kicking conditions. In fact, the only field goal of over (*) 50 yards was kicked by Pat McAfee from West Virginia. The stadium's Hall of Fame is called the Coca-Cola Great Hall and the mailing address is 100 Art Rooney Drive. Appropriately, the naming rights to the stadium were acquired for $57 million. For 10 points--name this home stadium for the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Answer: Heinz Field

2. A dedicated supporter of Sheffield United, he portrayed a factory worker turned player in 1996's When Saturday Comes. His break came as the title character in the 14 episode Sharpe (*) television series. His first notable Hollywood role was in Patriot Games as an Irish terrorist, and he stars in a 2007 remake of The Hitcher. For 10 points--name this English actor who played Odysseus in Troy, Ian Howe in National Treasure, and Boromir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Answer: Sean Bean

3. Axl Rose cites their "My October Symphony" from Behaviour as an influence for "November Rain." A tribute to Elvis Presley gave them the number one Christmas single in 1987 with "Always on My Mind."(*) The album Actually features "Heart," written for Madonna, and "What Have I Done To Deserve This?" a duet with Dusty Springfield. For 10 points--name this British musical duo of Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant, whose first number one hit was "West End Girls."

Answer: Pet Shop Boys

4. He is the guitarist of Big Mountain Fudgecake, and is such a big fan of Brownsville Station he once waited six days in line for one of their concerts. He (*) lives by his code, which says he cannot marry until he has a high school diploma, which caused a problem when Peggy had him fail his GED exam. He currently lives on disability from an injury caused by slipping on urine at a store. For 10 points--name this character voiced by Tom Petty on King of the Hill, the father of Luann's unborn baby.

Answer: Lucky

5. Publishers Weekly described this book's author as "wielding pathos as if it were a Louisville Slugger." The first book to be sold by Starbucks as part of its new promotion, (*) as of January 1 it has spent 13 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list. In the novel, Charles "Chick" Benetto is an alcoholic who is refused admittance to his daughter's wedding. Failing at suicide, he goes back to his original house and is able to converse with the ghost of his mother. For 10 points--name this newest book by Mitch Albom.

Answer: For One More Day

6. Founded in 1872, they have occupied their current stadium since 1899. The team won nine straight league championships between 1988-89 and 1996-97 and has won its league 51 times. (*) Captain Barry Ferguson was recently sacked by manager Paul Le Guen, and 2006 saw the team fined for bad fan behavior in the Champions League and the prohibition of the song "Billy Boys" during home games at Ibrox Park. For 10 points--name this member of the Old Firm along with rival Celtic F.C.

Answer: Rangers Football Club (accept Glasgow Rangers)

7. Originally a secretary in a Milwaukee brewery named Gertrude Slescynski [slesh-CHIN-skee], she claims to be widowed by war hero Eddie. (*) Paid $500 to leave town after an affair, she receives the Sarah Siddons award for her work as Cora in Footsteps on the Ceiling. An alley run-in with Karen Richards allowed her to meet columnist Addison DeWitt and a forty-year-old stage legend named Margo Channing. For 10 points--name the Anne Baxter character whom we find out "All About" in a 1950 film.

Answer: Eve Harrington (accept Gertrude Slescynski before mentioned)

SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited Guessing on Completed Tossups

8. Born in the South, he has lived in New York since the early 1980s with his wife Maggie. His conservative (*) platform helped win him a 2002 election and succeed Nora Lewin, though he gets on well with his more liberal subordinates. The major exception was Serena Southerlyn, who asked when he fired her whether it was because she was a lesbian. For 10 points--name the current New York County District Attorney from the Law and Order Universe, played by former Senator Fred Dalton Thompson.

Answer: Arthur Branch (accept either)

9. His last notable performance was in 1990: pitching a no-hitter after announcing he would do so in advance. 1986 was his only 20 win season (*) and he also tied an All-Star record by striking out five consecutive batters. White-hot as a rookie in the 1981 season, he pitched a complete game victory against the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series. The only pitcher to win the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in the same year, For 10 points--name this pitcher, currently a Spanish language color commentator with the Dodgers.

Answer: Fernando Valenzuela

10. The arcade version of this game was re-titled "Shadow Warriors" in Europe and is remembered for a gruesome "Continue" screen in which a saw is lowered (*) into the defeated player's chest. The first game for the NES spawned the sequels subtitled "The Dark Sword of Chaos" and "The Ancient Ship of Doom." In a 2004 release for X-Box the player must recover the Dark Dragon Blade from the Vigoor Empire. For 10 points--name this Tecmo video game series featuring Ryu Hayabusa.

Answer: Ninja Gaiden

11. Ads in this film with the character Sarah Jordan are actual Calvin Klein "Eternity Moment" spots featuring the lead actress. Though city scenes take place in Los Angeles, filming took place in Detroit, as one can see a massive Steve Yzerman (*) mural. Grossing only $36 million domestically, the film was criticized for similarities to Parts: The Clonus Horror. Featuring Djimon Hounsou and Steve Buscemi--for 10 points--name this 2005 film starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson.

Answer: The Island

12. He holds his college's record in all-purpose yards with 4,688; and in his final year at his school, he broke the NCAA record for punt return average with 28.5 yards per return. In the first fifteen games of the 2006-06 NFL season, he has racked up 895 (*) yards and 12 touchdowns; this despite not being his team's full time starter. These numbers make this 60th pick in the 2006 draft a candidate for Rookie of the Year. For 10 points--name this back-up to Jacksonville's Fred Taylor.

Answer: Maurice Jones-Drew

13. He (*) has campaigned in Arizona and New Mexico against the banning of cockfighting, and he appeared as Noa Briqualon in Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (*) as well as Postmaster General on Seinfeld. In 2006, the website "" was launched to celebrate this actor and his pronunciation of his disease in commercials for Liberty Medical. Perhaps best known as Gus on Our House--for 10 points--name this actor and spokesman for Quaker Oats, because it's the right thing to do and a tasty way to do it.

Answer: (Allen) Wilford Brimley

14. Founded in Manhattan in 1818, the founder's sons changed the name in 1850 to reflect their involvement. Inventions by this company include the seer-sucker suit in 1830 (*) and the button-down dress shirt in 1896, and it credits Philip of Burgundy for its logo of the "Golden Fleece", a lamb suspended by a ribbon. For 10 points, name this alliteratively-titled clothing company, the oldest men's clothier in the U.S. and which was not founded by relatives of James L. or Avery.

Answer: Brooks Brothers

THIRD PERIOD – No Special Rules

15. Hailed by the New York Times as "the best live album ever made," it was recorded February 14, 1970 (*). A companion recording at Hull had to be discarded when the bass guitar was not recorded. The brown album sleeve features the title in plain block print, as well as a receipt for smoke bombs and a copy of a "Maximum R&B" poster. Featuring covers of "Summertime Blues" and "Young Man's Blues," as well as a 16 minute version of "My Generation,"--for 10 points--name this live album by The Who.

Answer: Live at Leeds

16. He pitched four complete games in four days in a high school tournament victory after taking an herbal remedy to heal blisters on his hands. As a pro, he played first base (*), winning the Triple Crown twice and leading the league in batting average five times over a 21-year career that began in 1959. Recently returning after a bout with stomach cancer--for 10 points--name this slugger who managed the winning team in the inaugural World Baseball Classic and holds a Japanese-record 868 career home runs.

Answer: Sadaharu Oh

17. This observance gives its name to a 1936 film in which truant officers mistake two midgets for members of the Little Rascals, and Buffy's pal Xander claims (*) this is the only holiday that isn't about getting laid. In a 1976 special devoted to this holiday, Charlie Brown's baseball team was forced to play against Peppermint Patty's team in a lush new garden that used to be a baseball diamond. For 10 points--name this holiday celebrated on the last Friday in April and dedicated to tree-planting.

Answer: Arbor Day

18. Bumblebee will take the form of this car in the 2007 Transformers film. Introduced for the 1967 model year, its name has no meaning in English, but was found to be French slang for "companion."(*) Described as a "small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs," 1985 saw the appearance of the IROC-Z, though the Z-28 trim line has been around since the start. For 10 points--name this car which will see its reintroduction in 2009, Chevrolet's companion to the Pontiac Firebird.

Answer: Chevrolet Camaro

19. Their name comes from a line in a Name Taken song. They were the first band signed on the label Decaydance [de-KAY-dans], this despite having never played live. Known for having (*) long song titles such as "I Constantly Thank God for Esteban" and "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage". For 10 points--name this group that won a MTV Video of the Year award for "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies".

Answer: Panic! At The Disco

20. In a 19-year career he recorded 358 goals and 688 assists, twice leading the NHL in assists, in 1957-58 and 1962-63 (*). During his career, he got to be teammates with Dickie Moore, Jacque Plante, Guy LaFleur and Larry Robinson. Bill Russell is the only North American athlete to match his most famous accomplishment of winning eleven major championships in his sport. For 10 points--name this lifelong Canadien, the younger brother of superstar Maurice who was thus nicknamed "Pocket Rocket."

Answer: Henri Richard

21. An ex-Marine, he joined the Pinkerton's Detective Agency after a shark (*) attack where he maintained his relationship with his more famous associate. Originally played by Jack Lord, he has been played by nine different actors over more than four decades, most recently by Jeffrey Wright, who, when asked about a windfall of more than $100 million, sneered "Do we look like we need the money?" For 10 points--name this fictional spy, the CIA contact of Agent 007.

Answer: Felix Leiter

EXTRAS

22. David Crane fended off criticism that, like his previous well-known outing, all of the show's leads are white, despite its Philadelphia setting. (*) Though many of the main characters all graduated high school together in 1996, twin sisters Kat and Lina Warbler left public school after third grade. But Kyle and Holly went to prom together and Nicole and Duncan were a thing, but now Nicole's married to Eagles' legend Yonk Allen. For 10 points--these are just a few strings of the complicated web of what CBS sitcom.

Answer: The Class

Ann B. Davis 2007 – Twelve Trashy Men

Bonuses for I Don't Want to Be an Urban Meyer Weiner

by Anne Traicoff, Steve Traicoff, Noel Erinjeri, and Rob Long

1. Name these hit songs with pedophilic overtones for 10 points each.

(10) Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs tried "to be satisfied just to walk close" to this title fairy tale character while in disguise and drooling over her eyes and lips

Answer: "Little Red Riding Hood"

(10) Annoyed that he's "separated by fools" from a 16-year old, Benny Mardones comes up with an elaborate kidnapping fantasy to "show [her] love like [she's] never seen." in this song

Answer: "Into the Night"

(10) Gary Puckett & the Union Gap admit that the singer's love is "way out of line", but still tell this title figure she'd "better run" before he has time to change his mind.

Answer: "Young Girl"

2. For 10 points each--identify the following unsung heroes of football, offensive linemen, all of whom won a Super Bowl.

(10) This center won two Super Bowls with the Giants and one with the 49ers and was featured on an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Answer: Bart Oates

(10) A number 4 overall pick out of the University of Virginia, his unusual name is a corruption of a character from The Thornbirds.

Answer: D'Brickashaw Ferguson (prompt on "D'Brickashaw")

(10) Drafted by the Lions out of Penn State in 1996, he moved from right guard to center when he signed with Pittsburgh in 2001 and went to the Pro Bowl in 2004 and 2005.

Answer: Jeff Hartings

3. Name the following about the movie Scarface for the stated.

(5/5) For five points each, name the actresses who launched their careers playing Tony's wife Elvira and his sister Gina

Answer: Michelle Pfeiffer and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

(10) For 10 points--This is the club where Frank Lopez liked to hang out and where he ordered the hit on Tony to take place.

Answer: The Babylon Club

(10) For 10 points--This is the four-word phrase that Tony spotted on a blimp and took as his personal mantra.

Answer: The World is Yours

4. For the stated number of points, but no Tony for getting them all correct; identify the following Broadway flops.

(10) For 10 points--Lasting for five performances in 1988, it was based on a famous horror movie and book. It featured the numbers "I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance" and "I'm Not Alone".

Answer: Carrie

(5) For five points--A "Rockabye" version of this play was performed in 1976. One notable line from the musical had Laertes singing to Polonius: "Good son, you return to France/Keep your divinity inside your pants."

Answer: Hamlet

(15) For 15 points--This 1965 musical lasted one show and is legendary for the amount of money spent on it. It's based on a true story of an 1800s conman who attempts to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge.

Answer: Kelly

5. For 10 points each--name the following "city" songs, given lyrics.

(10) "Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina; music would play and Felina would whirl. Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina, wicked and evil while casting a spell."

Answer: "El Paso" (by Marty Robbins)

(10) "I think I need a sunrise, I'm tired of the sunset, I hear it's nice in the summer, some snow would be nice."

Answer: "Boston" (by Augustana)

(10) "Well, I shuffled through the city on the 4th of July I had a firecracker waiting to blow; breakin' like a rocket who makin' its way to the cities of Mexico."

Answer: "New York, New York" (by Ryan Adams)

6. Name the following regarding the movie Spaceballs, for 10 points each.

(10) This princess was the love interest of both the main character and Dark Helmet. Funny, she doesn't look Druish.

Answer: Princess Vespa

(10) This is Princess Vespa's robot sidekick, voiced by Joan Rivers.

Answer: Dot Matrix

(10) This Spaceball officer was accused by Dark Helmet of being chicken.

Answer: Col. Sandurz

7. For 10 points each, given a location of a lesser known Hall of Fame and some of the Hall's inductees, give the name of the sport.

(10) Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida includes the inductees Clarence Crabbe, Johnny Weismuller, and Benjamin Franklin; yes that Benjamin Franklin.

Answer: International Swimming Hall of Fame

(10) Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma includes the inductees Joan Joyce and Dot Richardson.

Answer: National Softball Hall of Fame

(10) Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida includes the inductees Harpo Marx, Louis Jordan, and George S. Kaufman. This sport was featured in the movie Heathers.

Answer: U.S. Croquet Hall of Fame

8. Some artists get around the music scene. Given a group of songs, name the one performer unique to all three for 10 points each.

(10) "Roam", "Candy", "Me in Honey"

Answer: Katherine "Kate" Pierson (with the B-52's, Iggy Pop, and R.E.M.)

(10) "Situation", "Chains of Love", "Just Can't Get Enough"

Answer: Vince Clarke (with Yaz, Erasure, and Depeche Mode)

(10) "Tempted", "Silent Running", "Don't Shed a Tear"

Answer: Paul Carrack (with Squeeze, Mike & the Mechanics, and solo)

9. For 10 points each--name these things related to a recent TV special.

(10) On a December 27th, 2006 special entitled When Parents Are Deployed, this well-known show discussed the effects the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts have on families.

Answer: Sesame Street

(10) Which character has to deal with his father being deployed in the episode?

Answer: Elmo

(10) Finally, what Oscar winning actor hosted this special?

Answer: Cuba Gooding Jr.

10. For 10 points each--name these venues related to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, given clues.

(10) Since the establishment of the Opening Round or "Play-In Game" in 2001, this A-10 school's namesake arena has played host to the game every year.

Answer: University of Dayton Arena

(10) In 1996, this New Jersey venue hosted the Final Four, the last time that a non-"dome" venue will play host to the Final Four barring NCAA legislative changes.

Answer: Continental Airlines Arena or (prompt on "The Meadowlands", since that is how CBS referred to the arena during coverage.)

(10) The 2006 Final Four marked the last go-round for this four-time host venue, which will be replaced by Lucas Oil Stadium, host of the 2010 Final Four.

Answer: RCA Dome or Hoosier Dome

11. Answer these related music questions for 10 points each.

(10) What is the John Lennon song that tells us "get yourself together" and "join the human race" because "pretty soon you're gonna be dead"?

Answer: "Instant Karma"

(10) In her song Karma, what singer announces that "What goes around comes around--what goes up must come down"?

Answer: Alicia Keys

(10) "What Goes Around Comes Around" is the third single released off what latest Justin Timberlake album?

Answer: FutureSex/LoveSounds

12. Identify the following fictional generals for 10 points each.

(10) A four-armed alien cyborg, he succeeded to command of the Separatist Army after the death of Count Dooku and was killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Answer: General Grievous

(10) A second grader at South Park Elementary, he is the sidekick of Butters' alternate personality Professor Chaos.

Answer: General Disarray

(10) Portrayed by Walter Gotell, he was the head of the KGB and awarded James Bond the Order of Lenin. In keeping with a theme, he was replaced by General Pushkin.

Answer: General Gogol

13. Name the following about racism in the news for 10 points each.

(10) Chris Rock's mother, Rose, claimed she was discriminated against at this Lebanon, Tennessee based restaurant chain with a history of similar complaints.

Answer: Cracker Barrel

(10) This store, famous for its Birkin and Kelly bags, has been fending off a racist reputation since Oprah Winfrey was denied entry into its Paris store.

Answer: Hermes (Air-MEZ)

(10) The French took another blow when Jay-Z decided to remove this high-end beverage from all his restaurants after a racially insensitive remark by an executive.

Answer: Cristal (Kris-TAHL) champagne

14. Answer these questions about end of the year NASCAR events for 10 points each.

(10) This Nextel Cup driver, who was the highest-ranked driver not involved in "The Chase", has a live call-in program on Sirius Satellite radio starting this month.

Answer: Tony Stewart

(10) NASCAR driver Burney Lamar married this supermodel in December 2006

Answer: Niki Taylor

(10) This champ's Daytona plans were put into question when he broke his wrist falling out of (or off of) a golf cart at a celebrity tournament.

Answer: Jimmie Johnson

15. 5-5-10-10, given songs, name the Motown act that performed them.

(5) "Just My Imagination"

Answer: The Temptations

(5) "Don't Leave Me this Way"

Answer: Thelma Houston

(10) "Please Mr. Postman"

Answer: The Marvelettes

(10) "Keep On Truckin'"

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

16. 40-30-20-10-1: Name the entertainer

(40) It's not Marvin Hamlisch.

(30) While traveling to his grandfather's German homeland, he took second place in the Oer-Erkenschwick break dancing tournament performing to White Lines and Jam on it.

(20) His breakdancing career ended when he got TV gigs on The New Lassie and Parenthood and movie roles in Critters 3 and This Boy's Life.

(10) He achieved the critical acclaim in The Basketball Diaries and What's Eating Gilbert Grape? that alluded him as a Growing Pains cast member.

(1) He and his mother donated $35,000 for the Leonardo DiCaprio Computer Center at the Los Feliz branch of the Los Angeles Public Library system.

Answer: Leonardo DiCaprio

17. Identify the following regarding the NBA Finals for 10 points each:

(10) This trophy awarded for winning the NBA Championship is recast every year when awarded to a new team and remains in the champion's permanent possession

Answer: the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy

(20) At least one of these two players was on the championship roster every season between 1993-94 and 2002-03. One of them is a former three point specialist now a TNT analyst and Yahoo! Sports columnist and the other made his reputation as an ultra-clutch shooter.

Answer: Steve Kerr and Robert Horry

18. Answer these movie questions for 10 points each.

(10) The last song written by Oscar Hammerstein, its most popular rendition was sung by Bill Lee in a 1965 movie.

Answer: "Edelweiss"

(10) This actor's inability to carry a tune led to Lee's voice being used for Captain von Trapp's performance.

Answer: Christopher Plummer

(10) Edelweiss is still a symbol of patriotism for this country, the movie's setting, which uses the flower on its two euro-cent coin.

Answer: Austria

19. Given information about their fragrance, name the celebrity hawking it for 10 points each.

(10) This woman is behind the scent "Curious". Perhaps buyers were curious why she would party all night in front of paparazzi without underwear.

Answer: Britney Spears

(10) Racy ads for "Unforgivable" feature this mogul in bed with two women.

Answer: Diddy or Sean Combs

(10) This popular sports figure recently released his first fragrance, "Driven".

Answer: Derek Jeter

20. Answer these comic book questions for the stated.

(9) For one point each and a bonus two for getting them all, name the original seven superhero members of the Justice League. You'll have 15 seconds

Answer: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter

(12) For four points each, name any three of the founding members of Image Comics. You'll have 10 seconds.

Answer: Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Erik Larson, Rob Liefield, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino

(9) When founding Marvel, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee created the Fantastic Four and X-Men teams. For three points each, they also created what three individual superheroes. You'll have 10 seconds.

Answer: Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Mighty Thor

21. 40-30-20-10-1 Name the personality.

(40) Since I just said personality, it is clearly NOT a local news anchor.

(30) This entertainer was Chop Suey in SNL's Lunch Lady Skit Featuring Chris Farley

(20) A Newsweek "Person to Watch in 2007" this star of Jesus is Magic will have her own Comedy Central show in February 2007

(10) To some she's best known as Jimmy Kimmel's girlfriend and for raunchy skits like singing a duet with her vagina to Amazing Grace

(1) She will soon star in the upcoming The Sarah Silverman Program.

Answer: Sarah Silverman

22. Identify the following fictional corporations for 10 points each.

(10) US Robots and Mechanical Men is the employer of nearly all the main characters in this man's robot stories.

Answer: Isaac Asimov

(10) This corporation in the Dune novels was the company that held a monopoly on the sale of melange.

Answer: CHOAM or Combine Honette Ober Advancer Mercantiles

(10) This is the eponymous organization of Kage Baker's "The Company" series, who travel in time and make absurd profits.

Answer: Dr. Zeus, Inc.

23. Name the following events commonly found in the World's Strongest Man competition for 10 points each:

(10) Commonly used as the last event in the competition, this game has strongmen place boulders of increasing weight onto pedestals of decreasing height.

Answer: Atlas Stones or Mcglashen Stones

(10) Competitors try to flip five hinged poles ranging in weight from 200 to 300 kilos. This event's strange name partially comes from a mythological Gaelic warrior.

Answer: Fingal's Fingers (Answer does not need the s after Fingal)

(10) Two hinged columns weighing approximately 160 kilos must be held up for as long as possible. Note that contestants do not have to fight off Stymphalian birds.

Answer: Pillars of Hercules

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