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1999 Ann B. Davis Hawai'ian Getaway Pop Culture Tournament

Tossups by Booze. . .

FIRST PERIOD - Get out of interrupt free cards may be used in this period only.

1. Skippy and Big Lou are playing a game. They arrive at the fronton, where Skippy places a legal (*) wager on the outcome of the game. Then they get into uniform (this is a team game), and attempt to use their cestas to propel the pelota at speeds of over 100 MPH. FTP, what game are they playing, popular in Latin America and Florida?

Answer: Jai Alai (HI-lye)

2. This phenomenon allegedly came about in the 1950's, when the cast of a popular television show filmed scenes on an Indian burial ground. It has allegedly caused one victim (*) to suffer mental illness, another to die of an apparent suicide, and a third to fall from a horse, paralyzing him. No one is sure whether it is also to blame for the death of Dean Cain's career. For ten points, identify this phenomenon, which has supposedly affected Margot Kidder, George Reeves, and Christopher Reeve.

Answer: the Curse of Superman (accept reasonable equivalents)

3. Bank robber Jack Foley met insider trader Ripley in prison. Foley learned there that Ripley keeps large quantities of uncut (*) diamonds in his home. The problem is, Snoopy and his gang of murderous drug dealers know this too, and they plan to kill Ripley and steal the diamonds. Foley and his friend Buddy just want the gems. FTP, name this movie, in which Ving Rhames plays Buddy, George Clooney plays Foley, and Jennifer Lopez plays a federal marshal trying to catch them.

Answer: Out of Sight

4. He started his career as a pirate disc jockey on an army base and from there went to stardom. His radio show is ranked first for nighttime radio and his topics are, to say the least, out there. (*) Recently he stunned the world by going off the air due to a family crisis that he could not go into. For ten points name this talk show host who does his show, "Dreamland", from Pahrump Nevada, just over the mountain from Area 51?

Answer: Art Bell

5. He once said that "90% of the women in California are beautiful. The other 10% go to Stanford." This may explain why he left Stanford (*) in 1978 after only one year, a year in which he won the NCAA singles tennis title. He recently demanded either the captaincy of the US Davis Cup team or the presidency of the ATP. FTP, name this tennis star, who wil play mixed doubles with Steffi Graf at this year's Australian Open, and who ended Bjorn Borg's Wimbledon win streak.

Answer: John McEnroe

6. This band got its name when the lead singer asked an aging blues artist for an autograph. The bluesman invented a nickname for him on the spot. They (*) began playing small clubs in Los Angeles such as the Brown Derby, which featured swing music and dancing. Their career took off when they were featured singing "You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight" in the movie "Swingers". FTP, name this band.

Answer: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

7. This show premiered on CBS at 8:00 on December 11, 1980.(*) It starred, among others, Roger E. Mosley and Larry Mannetti and last aired on May 1, 1988 after 162 episodes. It was based in Hawaii and centered around the exploits of a private investigator who lived on a famous author's estate and drove a red sports car. For ten points, name this show starring Tom Selleck in the lead role.

Answer: Magnum, P.I.

SECOND PERIOD - Multiple answers on completed tossups allowed in this period.

8. Marushka Detmers was originally set to play the female lead, but Demi Moore was jealous of her alleged habit of sleeping with her costars, so Andie MacDowell got the job instead. (*) This comedy was the biggest critical bomb of 1991. FTP, name this film, starring Bruce Willis and Danny Aiello as cat burglars who keep time while in buildings by singing standards like "Side by Side."

Answer: Hudson Hawk

9. Last year, he led the USA Goodwill games basketball team with 17.2 points per game, once going for 43 in a scrimmage. In his first college basketball game after being lightly recruited from New York State (*) , he hit all 9 of his shots. FTP, name this Miami (Ohio) forward, who Sports Illustrated calls the best in the nation, and whose coach has nicknamed him Wally World.

A. Wally Szczerbiak

10. Mr. Jones drove the van most of the time. Ms. Dinkley was often called upon to demonstrate deductive ability. Ms. Blake looked real fine in her miniskirt. (*) And nobody's really sure what Norville Rogers was ever doing that made him and his dog hungry all the time. FTP, name this classic cartoon, which was famous for celebrity cameos, criminals in disguise, and that superfly van, the Mystery Machine.

Answer: Scooby Doo (host note: Norville Rogers is Shaggy)

11. Craig Kilborn said that the Northern Ireland-Great Britain peace accords will effectively end this man's movie career. (*) In addition to his many "troubles" related roles, he has played a dentist in "Eversmile, New Jersey", and had a small role in "My Beautiful Laundrette." FTP, name this actor, who is more famous for roles in "The Crucible" and "The Age of Innocence" and his Oscar winning performance in "My Left Foot."

Answer: Daniel Day-Lewis

12. This group's songs include "Ready or Not", "The Beast", "Cowboys", "Family (*) Business", "The Mask", and "How Many Mics." They are better known for remakes, however, a reputation which the first two solo albums from the groups members did little to change. FTP, name this group, which hit big with "No Woman, No Cry", and hit huge with "Killing Me Softly With His Song."

Answer: The Fugees

13. Individuals who have won this event include Bobby Baldwin, Hamid Dastmaltchi, and Mansour Matloubi. Doyle (*) Brunson won it twice, and Johnny Moss did too, although the first year there was no tournament and Moss was declared the best player by a vote. Only Stu Ungar was able to win it three times. FTP, name this event, held every year at Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Answer: The 10,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em World Series of Poker Championship

14. The last acting job this man has had was a brief cameo in the video for Chris Rock's "Champagne." He was the co-host (*) of the game show "Juvenile Jury," and a frequent celebrity guest on other game shows, where he used to recite brief poems. FTP, name this man, who played the Tin Man in the film version of "The Wiz."

A. Nipsey _Russell_

THIRD PERIOD - No special tossup rules in effect.

15. Their name isn't quite as self-explanatory as it sounds. Emily Erwin (*) claims they took it from a Little Feat song, and because they used to tape rubber chickens to their guitars. They are the first act to win the Country Music Association Horizon Award and Group of the Year. FTP, name this band, which also includes Martie Seidel and Natalie Maines and has produced the double platinum album "Wide Open Spaces."

Answer: The Dixie Chicks

16. He recently said that the failure of his team to get into a prestigious bowl game gave him the same kind of feelings he had when his daughter (*) was in a crippling auto accident. This lack of perspective once led him to work 18 hour days building his program, something he accomplished while losing every year to Nebraska and Colorado. For ten points, name this coach, who proved the bowl alliance right by leading Kansas State to a big loss in the Alamo Bowl.

Answer: Bill Snyder

17. Members of the Michael Crawford Phantom Movie Campaign have taken a full page ad in Variety protesting the casting of this man as the Phantom in a proposed film. This after he was set to play Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (*) earlier last year, but bowed out due to protests from Greek Americans over the film's content. FTP, name this unlucky actor, who had more success playing Armand in "Interview With the Vampire" and Zorro in "The Mask of Zorro."

Answer: Antonio Banderas

18. The two year, six figure production deal she signed with Disney has been withdrawn, but (*) she got profiled both in Vanity Fair magazine and on 60 Minutes. Not a bad career move for a 32 year old aspiring screenwriter. FTP, name this woman, who posed as a 19 year old writer-actress to sell scripts to the TV show "Felicity".

Answer: Riley Weston

19. On May 3, 1997, this pitcher went on the disabled list with a torn muscle in his side. He threw only 6 2/3 innings after coming back, (*) pitching to a 10.80 ERA before his club sent him to the minors for rehab. His time in the minors was no better, as he had a 21.60 ERA with AAA Richmond. FTP, name this reliever, whose sudden and mysterious loss of control forced the Braves to go with Kerry Lichtenberg as their closer for the playoffs.

Answer: Mark Wohlers

20. This director was notorious for making up details of his past, claiming at various times to have studied Law in Vienna and been a Colonel in the US Army. He also made up details of his filmmaking techniques, such as claiming to have used dwarves and children (*) to create a sense of dwindling perspective in some shots from "The Apartment." FTP, name this director of "Double Indemnity", "Stalag 17," and "The Lost Weekend".

Answer: Billy Wilder

21. Two competing biographical films of his life are currently in the works, one from Robert DeNiro's production company, and one from Roger Daltrey. (*) Daltrey has denied De Niro access to any of The Who's music, which makes it hard to understand how the movie will get made at all. De Niro's people say, however, that their film, "Full Moon," will go on as planned. FTP, name this drummer for the Who.

Answer: Keith Moon

EXTRA QUESTIONS - See the tournament director if you need shoot-out questions.

This 1986 cult film which has spawned two sequels tells the story of a geeky janitor (*) who is thrown into a barrel of sludge and mutates into a superhero. Once in this mutant form he finally finds love with a blind girl. For ten points name this movie, set in Tromaville N.J.

Answer: The Toxic Avenger

The lead character is a "waste management consultant" who visits a psychiatrist to deal with the stress of balancing his work with his crazy home life. (*) He is also the head of a New Jersey Mafia family, whose sessions with the shrink provide the thread each episode of this new HBO series wraps around. FTP, name this show, starring James Gandolfini as the mob boss.

Answer: The Sopranos

Fish like zora, rock eating gorons, and the elfin kokiri inhabit the land of hyrule in this re-release (*) of a classic video game. The story centers around the triforce and its three teachings; power, wisdom, and courage. For ten points name this classic Nintendo game recently released for the Nintendo 64?

Answer: The _Legend Of Zelda_

1999 Ann B. Davis Hawai'ian Getaway Pop Culture Tournament

Bonuses by Booze. . .

1. Oh, what would classic T.V. be without those classic cars? For ten points each, name the classic show from a description of the car used in it.

a. 1980 Ferrari Daytona Spider Answer: Miami Vice

b. 1975 Ford Grand Torino Answer: Starsky and Hutch

c. 1932 Porter Answer: My Mother the Car

2. It's time for the James Bond movie chain bonus. I will describe the movies as if their plots were fused. For example, if I said "Roger Moore as Bond helps a Greek woman avenge her father's death and helps Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey, Jr. find true love", you'd say "For Your Eyes Only You." for10 points each.

a. In Sean Connery's first Bond movie, he must romance Ursula Andress while singing the unforgettable tunes "Tea for Two", and "I Want to be Happy."

Answer: Dr. No, No, Nannette

b. Roger Moore pursues Mr. Big to New Orleans, where he helps Bruce Willis battle terrorists and save his family who are hostages in a skyscraper.

Answer: Live and Let Die Hard

c. Connery's second Bond, he must steal a code machine from a beautiful Russian defector, helped by Elvis Presley, who is fighting with his brother for the love of a girl.

Answer: From Russia With Love Me Tender

3. Disco Lives! Well, kind of. For ten points each, given the name of a Hip-Hop song that samples a disco hit, identify the artist.

a. We Tryin' To Stay Alive Answer: Wyclef Jean (zhaun)

b. If I Can't Have You Answer: Lyte Fun Orchestra

c. Enjoy Yourself (samples "A Fifth of Beethoven") Answer: Broadway

4. Pencil and paper would be nice. Given the athlete, use his uniform number to perform the indicated math operation for 10 points each.

a. Peyton Manning's number in the pros minus Peyton Manning's number in college.

Answer: 2 (18 - 16)

b. Johnny Unitas minus Steve Yzerman minus Keyshawn Kohnson divided by Joe Sakic.

Answer: 19 [(19 + 19 + 19) ( 19]

c. Jeff Gordon divided by Dale Earnhartt.

Answer: 8 (24 ( 3)

5. 40-30-20-10-1 Name the year from movies released that year.

40: Allow for a guess on lead in.

30: Planet of the Dinosaurs; Take Down

20: Coming Home, Grease

10: The Deer Hunter

1: 1998 was the 20 year anniversary of Grease

Answer: 1978

6. Given some characters an author has created, name the author, 10 points each.

a. Clarice Starling, Hannibal Lecter Answer: Thomas Harris

b. Thomas Lynley, Simon St. James Answer: Elizabeth George

c. Tommy Beresford, Tuppence Beresford Answer: Agatha Christie

7. Given the ingredients in a popular dessert item, identify it for ten points each.

a. Cherries, Rum, currant jelly, orange peel, brandy and vanilla ice cream.

Answer: Cherries Jubilee

b. Bananas, banana liqueur, brown sugar, butter, rum.

Answer: Bananas Foster

c. Nougat, peanuts, caramel, milk chocolate.

Answer: Snickers bar

8. Given a recently released album, identify the artist, 10 points each.

a. Mechanical Animals Answer: Marilyn Manson

b. This is Hardcore Answer: Pulp

c. Celebrity Skin Answer: Hole

9. Given actors from a recently released movie, name the movie, 10 points each.

a. John Travolta, George Clooney, Nick Nolte Answer: The Thin Red Line

b. Viggo Mortensen, Julianne Moore, Robert Forester Answer: Psycho

c. Parker Posey, Greg Kinnear Answer: You've Got Mail

10. Despite the league's efforts to eliminate it, post touchdown celebration is still a part of the NFL. After each of these three parts, the Captain will designate somebody to perform the indicated touchdown celebration, 10 points each. (Moderators: Pack Author will demonstrate each of the dances before the round)

a. You're Terrell Davis. You've just scored a touchdown. What do you do?

b. Ditto Jamal Anderson.

c. Merton Hanks does this dance after an interception.

11. David Kelley is writing a TV show this year that's not Ally McBeal. For five points each, and a five point bonus for all 5 correct, identify the actor given his/her character from "The Practice"

a. Bobby Donnell Answer: Dylan McDermott

b. Helen Gamble Answer: Lara Flynn Boyle

c. Lindsay Dole Answer: Kelli Williams

d. Eugene Young Answer: Steve Harris

e. Ellenor Frutt Answer: Camryn Mannheim

12. For 10 points each, tell who sings the following songs on the South Park album "Chef Aid"

a. Come Sail Away Answer: Eric Cartman

b. Tonight is Right For Love Answer: Chef and Meat Loaf

c. Nowhere to Run Answer: Crystal Method, Ozzy Osbourne,

DMX, and Ol' Dirty Bastard (or ODB)

13. Name the director given a movie, 5 points each with a five point bonus for all correct.

a. One Eyed Jacks Answer: Marlon Brando

b..The Cincinnati Kid Answer: Norman Jewison

c. The Gambler Answer: Dick Lowry

d. House of Games Answer: David Mamet

e. Leaving Las Vegas Answer: Mike Figgis

14. Given the liqueur, name the main ingredient used to give it its flavor, 10 points each.

a. Amaretto Answer: almonds

b. Frangelico Answer: hazelnut

c. Creme de Cassis Answer: black currants

d. Kahlua Answer: coffee

e. Triple Sec Answer: orange peel

15. 40-30-20-10-1 name the musician from works.

40: Allow for a guess from lead in.

30: Crescent

20: The Promise, My Favorite Things

10: A Love Supreme, Blue Train

1: (with Miles Davis) Miles Davis and John Coltrane: the New York Recordings

Answer: John Coltrane

16. Given the city, name the WNBA team, 5 points each.

a. Cleveland Answer: Rockers

b. Orlando Answer: Miracle

c. Detroit Answer: Shock

d. Houston Answer: Comets

e. Utah Answer: Starzz

f. Phoenix Answer: Mercury

17. For the stated number of points, identify these characters from The Godfather.

a. For 5, Don Corleone's enforcer, he "sleeps with the fishes."

Answer: Luca Brasi

b. For 10, the Corleone family lawyer, played by Robert Duvall.

Answer: Tom Hagen

c. For 15, Don Corleone's consigliere from the old days. His name appears on the business the Corleones use as a front.

Answer: Genco Abandando

18. 40-30-20-10-1 Name the College

40: allow for a guess on the lead in

30: They beat Temple 20-14 in the first Sugar Bowl.

20: This year's quarterback, Shawn King, ran for 109 yards in the Liberty Bowl.

10: Their coach, Tommy Bowden, left for Clemson before the Liberty Bowl.

1: Their athletic teams are known as the Tulane Green Wave.

Answer: Tulane University

19. It's the celebrity wedding sweepstakes! We'll give you one half of a celebrity couple who just married, divorced, or both. For five points each, with a 5 point bonus for all 5 correct, supply the other half.

a. Rachel Miner Answer: MacCauley Culkin

b. Jim Threapleton Answer: Kate Winslet

c. Heather Faulkiner Answer: Marv Albert

d. Linda Hamilton Answer: James Cameron

e. Carmen Electra Answer: Dennis Rodman

20. It’s time to play name that hair band! For five points each, with a five point bonus for all five correct, name the band from the name of the lead singer.

a. Joe Elliot Answer: Def Leppard

b. Geoff Tate Answer: Queensryche

c. Sebastian Bach Answer: Skid row

d. Brian Johnson Answer: AC/DC

e. Bret Michaels Answer: Poison

21. Given the network and a quote from Entertainment Weekly, name the member of EW's 5 worst shows on TV list.

a. (UPN) "Equine soap in which the horses display a wider range of emotions than any human in the cast."

Answer: Legacy

b. (FOX) "[The star] was singularly charmless, surrounded by even less charming supporting characters and woefully bad writing."

Answer: Costello

c. (NBC) "The death of feminism in prime time. Simone de Beauvoir died for their sins?"

Answer: Suddenly Susan or Caroline in the City (accept either: they really are the same show)

22. Only two men have won back to back Best Actor Oscars for five points apiece.

a. Name them

Answer: Tom Hanks, Spencer Tracy

b. Name the four movies they won for.

Answer: Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Boys Town, Captains' Courageous

23. The top three scorers in NCAA Women's Soccer history all played for this most recent Women's national team at the same time. For 10 points each, name them.

Answer: Danielle Fotopoulos, Mia Hamm, and Tiffeny (sic) Milbrett

24. In May, Seagram Co. CEO Edgar Bronfman, Jr. purchased a company from Royal Phillips Electronics. This deal merged two huge companies and gave Seagram control of 25 % of the US music market. For 15 points each, name the corporations.

Answer: Universal Records and Polygram Records

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