Jersey Trash 2003



Princeton University presents: Jersey Trash 2003

Round 10, packet by Berkeley.

Tossups

1. They often relied on the help of a white-bearded elf named the Moochick when something went wrong in the Dream Valley and were also assisted by a trio of siblings named Danny, Molly and Megan, as well as by a group of ground-dwelling blobs known as the Bushwoolies. At happier moments, they could be found at the Satin Slipper Sweet Shoppe or Paradise Estate. FTP, name these 80’s cartoon equines with names such as Wind Whistler, Baby Lickety-Split and Firefly.

ANSWER: My Little Pony (accept plurals and “My Little Pony ‘n’ Friends”)

2. He is currently the CEO of a company which developed new methods of composing ring tones for wireless phones. As a session musician with the pseudonym Booker T. Boffin, he played the intro keyboard riff on Def Leppard's “Rock Rock Til You Drop.” He had a Top 5 hit in the UK with “Hyperactive,” but he is best known for a song that samples the scientist Magnus Pyke. FTP, name this synth-pop musician who had his biggest hit with “She Blinded Me With Science.”

ANSWER: Thomas Dolby

3. The 2002 World Championship in this sport, played in Windsor, California, was won by Reg Bamford, an accountant from South Africa.  Bamford defeated his finals opponent Robert Fulford by a score of 26 to 0, despite Fulford's switch from an 11-inch to a 9-inch mallet.  FTP, identify this sport where opponents attempt to knock brightly colored balls through wire hoops, culminating with hitting a wooden stake.

ANSWER:  croquet

4. At one point while faking imminently terminal cancer, he is seen eating cheeseburgers. He has lived for the last twenty-two years in the Lindbergh Palace Hotel before developing this plan and recruiting the elevator man Dusty to act as his physician. It isn’t until being tipped off that his wife intends to re-marry by his old Indian friend Pagoda that this man decides to return to his family. FTP name this this man, husband of Etheline, father of Chas, Richie, and Margot (though she’s adopted), and played by Gene Hackman in a Wes Anderson black comedy.

ANSWER: Royal Tenenbaum (don’t accept “Royal Tenenbaums”, as it is the movie’s title, not the character)

5. In the Book of Revelation, a falling star is given this name, as it made a third of the waters bitter.  The town of Chernobyl is named for a variety of this plant, which is also the last name of Zinnia, Harry, Michael, and Matilda in a 1996 film adaptation of a Roald Dahl work. It is most famous as a liquor flavoring so bitter sugar had to be added to it as part of an elaborate ritual when the drink in which it is primarily present reached the apex of its popularity. FTP, name this plant with hallucinogenic properties, the primary flavor of absinthe.

ANSWER: wormwood

6. Created by Robert Donner and Curt Johnson in 1989, it originally was supposed to include coins one could collect and a foot cursor that could turn into a bloody stump.  The world record on the largest standard board, measuring 30 by 16, was set by Lasse Nyholm of Denmark on August 24, 2002, who cleared the board in an astounding 43 seconds.  Bill Gates is reportedly a fan of this game that, not surprisingly, comes standard with Windows.  FTP, name this bomb-clearing game.

ANSWER: Minesweeper

7. There were actually four used on TV: one was a 1964 “Wheeler” originally named “The Bluejacket” that was salvaged from a British Columbia reef in 1996; one was purchased and towed to Kauai; one was a rental used in the opening credits; and one was built for CBS Studios and shown in the Lagoon in the second season opening credits of the show on the sitcom on which it appears.  FTP, name this boat, originally slated for a three-hour tour, that brought seven castaways to a desert isle.

ANSWER: S.S. Minnow

8. More or less forgotten by its author, it is not included along with works like Scratch One and The Venom Business in his bibliography. Inspired by a 10th Century Arab manuscript and following the protagonist’s journey to see the King of Saqaliba, it borrows heavily from the epic Beowulf. Adapted to the big screen as The Thirteenth Warrior, FTP, what is this work about the Muslim Ibn Fadlan and his encounters with the Vikings, written by Michael Crichton?

ANSWER: Eaters of the Dead

9. He won his first title in Cardiff in 1995, defeating Steve Robinson for the WBO championship. His first American fight came in 1997 in Madison Square Garden with a four round knockout of Kevin Kelley. At various points in his career he also held the IBF, WBC, WBA, and Lineal featherweight titles, and was undefeated for 35 straight matches before losing to Marco Antonio Barrera in 2001. FTP, name this boxer known for wearing leopard print trunks and doing a trademark flip into the ring, nicknamed “the Prince.”

ANSWER: Prince Naseem Hamed (accept “Prince Naseem”)

10. First and last name required.  The bishop played by Michael Swan in the 1996 season of One Life to Live.  The actor who portrayed William Randolph Hearst in the Tim Robbins' film, the Cradle Will Rock.  The doctor played by Elvis Presley in his final feature film, an alias Elvis used when traveling to meet Richard Nixon.  It is also the name of a color-blind camera technician in the movie Auto-Focus who introduces Hogan's Heroes star, Bob Crane, to sex orgies.  FTP, give this name also shared by the horror movie director who made Escape from New York, The Fog, and Halloween.

ANSWER: John Carpenter

11. The smug sounding voice-over at the end is that of Garrison Keillor. His comments take on a definite profundity, considering that the finished product required over a million dollars in production costs, five months of labor, and a whopping 606 takes to complete. These figures seem reasonable given that it involves no computer animation whatsoever -just a deconstructed 2004 Honda Accord, with parts arranged to accuracy within 1/16 of an inch to keep up the domino effect. FTP, name this new Honda ad campaign, which shares its name with a generic machine part, such as ones made by the chief competitor of Mr. Spacely on the Jetsons, Mr. Cogswell.

ANSWER: Cog

12. This song ends with a vocal sample from "Four in the Morning" recorded by

the Youngbloods in 1969. The hip-hop magazine, The Source, offered the song as

proof that its performers had lost their street credibility, because the video included a multiracial mosh pit. In the Simpsons episode, “Homerpalooza,” DJ Muggs asks an orchestra to play this song, because he mistakenly believes that he and his group ordered the orchestra while high on weed. FTP, name this Cypress Hill song about going crazy.

ANSWER: “Insane in the Brain” (do not accept “Insane in the Membrane”)

13. Originally purchased for six dollars at Schnitzer's bakery, this gift was withdrawn after the recipients neglected to serve it at dinner. Another guest distracted the hosts by sending them on a carriage ride, but the ride ended when the horses began farting after eating too much Beef-A-Reeno. Jerry mugged Mabel Choate in order to replace it, while George attempted to smuggle it into an apartment using a fishing rod. FTP, what is this multicolored bread that served as the focus of a Seinfeld episode?

ANSWER: Marble Rye

14. Its protagonist has written such works as Waving and Drowning and book about a presidential election called Shot in the Face, which made him so famous, he had to leave the City and hide out in the Mountains. Along with assistants Channon and Yelena, the protagonist, oft compared to Hunter S. Thompson, tries to resist the corrupt establishment over the course of this 60 issue series. FTP, name this DC-Vertigo comic book series written by Warren Ellis and chronicling the adventures of outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem.

ANSWER: Transmetropolitan (prompt on “Spider Jerusalem” until “series” is mentioned)

15. Formed by frontman Dunst, drummer Alice Nutter, and computer technician Lou Watts, they were labeled as anarchists and often raided by police in the 1980’s for organizing anti-Margaret Thatcher campaigns. They also wrote songs like “Scab Aid” denouncing the banality of celebrity charity events and released an album of authentic 14th century anti-poll tax songs. The anti-fascism song “Enough is Enough” was their biggest hit until they turned to dance music and sampling in 1997 for their major label debut with EMI Publishing. FTP name this band that celebrated drinking whiskey, vodka, lager, and cider in its smash hit “Tubthumping.”

ANSWER: Chumbawamba

16. Greg Kinzler has made over $30,000 playing this game; its creator, Incredible Technologies, puts up $250,000 a month in tournament purses.  The company expects over $350 million to pass through its 100,000 machines over the next year; almost 300,000 players have bought "Gold Cards" that make it easy to track their scores and tournament play.  Bartenders report people making reservations to play; one man abandoned his very-pregnant wife to play in Las Vegas; and players have broken fingers slamming the track-ball in an attempt to hit the perfect 400-yard-drive.  FTP, name this video golf game found in arcades everywhere.

ANSWER: Golden Tee or Golden Tee Fore!

17. Legend has it Tennessee Williams died by choking on the cap to a bottle of these. Although their common ingredient was first isolated by Adolph von Bayer in 1863, you may know them better by their street names such as Goof Balls, Christmas Trees, Block Busters, and Yellow Jackets. They are perhaps most dangerous because chronic users tend to counterbalance their effects with amphetamines, FTP, name this class of drugs which includes Amytal and Nembutal, and are guaranteed to put you to sleep.

ANSWER: Barbituates

18. Although his nickname originated because of his resemblance to the famous pimp Iceberg Slim, it stuck because it fit his on-court style so well. Beginning his career with Dr. J and the Virginia Squires of the ABA, he soon moved on to the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he would go on to win 4 NBA scoring titles and rack up nearly 25,000 points. Finally ending his career after covering for an injured Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls, FTP who is this legendary shooting guard, nicknamed “The Iceman?” 

ANSWER: George Gervin

19. This show divides the United States into 4 zones, then selects 32 contestants from each zone to compete for a $50,000 prize.  The panel of judges includes the ex-wife of Rod Stewart, fashion designer Randolph Duke, and a flaw-findng, laser pointer wielding Lorenzo Lamas.  FTP, name this new ABC reality show that requires contestants to give a Declaration of Hotness.

ANSWER: Are You Hot?: The Search for America's Sexiest People

20. Known to prevent tooth decay and food poisoning, it is derived from a rhizome of a plant in the mustard family. Many discriminating chefs will only prepare the substance with sharkskin graters, giving this condiment a smooth, soft and aromatic finish. Often served with soba and often mixed with soy sauce to make joya, FTP, what spicy green condiment is generally served with sushi and sashimi?

ANSWER: Wasabi

21. As of the writing of this question, the top five items on its hierarchy of the universe were, in order: The Sun, Lust, Lots of Money, Willow Kissing Tara, and knowing you’re hot. While The Muppet Movie beats Peoria, Illinois hands down, users of this website only slightly prefer the art of Kandinsky to the letter C. FTP identify this site, which presents a random pair of things and asks you to, “click on the picture of the item you think is better.”

ANSWER:

22. Originally composed by Leonard Cohen, it appeared on his Various Positions release of 1985. It has been covered by doomed singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley and by John Cale, whose version was used in a melancholic scene on Scrubs when J.D., Elliot, and Turk’s patients all pass away. Although Rufus Wainwright’s new version was included on a 2001 soundtrack, it was Cale’s that was actually used in the animated movie. FTP name this song heard in the background while the main character mistakenly overhears a conversation between Princess Fiona and Donkey in Shrek with a title reminiscent of a famous Handel chorus.

ANSWER: “Hallelujah”

Princeton University presents: Jersey Trash 2003

Round 10, packet by Berkeley.

Bonuses

1. March Madness is the most wonderful time of the year. Answer these questions about a “Coaching Family Tree” related to this year’s champs FTPE.

A. (10) The “Grandfather” of the tree and Head Coach of the 2003 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champs.

ANSWER: Jim Boeheim

B. (10) He was an assistant under Boeheim from 1976-78 before landing his first head-coaching job at the young age of 25 with Boston University and has led all four teams he’s coached to the NCAA tournament, taking two of them to the Final Four.

ANSWER: Rick Pitino

C. (10) He played for Pitino at Providence and also with the New York Knicks. He later became an assistant under Pitino at Kentucky before landing his current job with Florida in 1996.

ANSWER: Billy Donovan

2. Mischievous web surfers recently found draft obituaries of Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Pope John-Paul II, and others on a publicly available URL.  FTPE, answer:

A. (10) First, what news website was forced to apologize for their gaffe?

ANSWER:

B. (10) Which website, run by Drew Curtis and known for its PhotoShop contests and "boobies" sections, was the first to distribute the URLs?

ANSWER: 

C. (10) Finally, which website, known for distributing a variety of previously secret documents, kept cached copies of the obits after CNN realized its mistake and pulled the webpages down?

ANSWER: 

3. Given a brief description of the character on Family Guy, name him/her FTPE.

A. (10) Voiced by Patrick Warburton, this police officer is the handicapped neighbor of Peter Griffin.

ANSWER: Joe Swanson

B. (10) This horny flight attendant is the local playboy. One of Peter's best friends, he's secretly obsessed with Lois.

ANSWER: Glen Quagmire

C. (10) Originally voiced by Lacey Chabert but replaced with Mila Kunis, this daughter of Peter is the constant object of ridicule by her classmates.

ANSWER: Megan Griffin

4. Identify these men featured in People Magazine’s 2002 “Sexiest Man Alive” edition FTPE.

A. (10) According to People, this star of Chasing Amy was the sexiest man alive in 2002.

ANSWER: Ben Affleck

B. (10) This man, who once said “If you would be singing like this two thousand years ago, people would have stoned you,” was named “Sexiest Know-It-All.”

ANSWER: Simon Cowell

C. (10) People inexplicably chose this grim-faced 70 year old and former envoy to Saddam Hussein as “Sexiest Cabinet Member.”

ANSWER: Donald H. Rumsfeld

5. Before Spike Jonze directed Adaptation and Being John Malkovich, he directed several innovative music videos.  Identify the video based on description, FTPE:

A. (10) This R.E.M. video, based on a song supposedly inspired by Courtney Love, features Japanese teenagers lip-synching to the song lyrics in a karaoke bar.

ANSWER: “Crush with Eyeliner”

B. (10) This video for Bjork is a tribute to 1940’s movie musicals and features Bjork frolicking in a tire store and a dancing mailbox.

ANSWER: “It's Oh So Quiet”

C. (10) Once included free with copies of Windows 95, this Weezer video was innovative for blending footage from old Happy Days episodes with footage of the band.

ANSWER: “Buddy Holly”

6. Given the nickname of a combination of two different drugs, give the constituent drugs FFPE.

A. (5, 5) Speedballs.

ANSWER: Heroin and Cocaine (accept nicknames for either drug)

B. (5, 5) Coco Puffs.

ANSWER: Marijuana and Cocaine (accept nicknames)

C. (5, 5) Domex.

ANSWER: Ecstasy and PCP (accept nicknames)

7. Identify the following FTPE:

A. (10) He recently bombed with his live action adaptation of Pinnochio, just 4 years after earning the Best Actor Oscar for Life is Beautiful.

ANSWER: Roberto Benigni

B. (10) This man received critical acclaim two 2002 albums, Blood Money and Alice. His most widely acclaimed release is 1985’s Rain Dogs.

ANSWER: Tom Waits

C. (10) Waits, Benigni, and John Lurie starred as a trio of convicts in this 1986 Jim Jarmusch film.

ANSWER: Down By Law

8. Teams of superheroes are silly and fun.  Identify the following FTPE.

A. (10) This team of oldtime literary heroes, including Allan Quatermain and Captain Nemo, was assembled into a team in a comic by Alan Moore of Watchmen fame; a movie based on the comic will be released this summer.

ANSWER: The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen

B. (10) In this popular mid-90s computer game, you are the Crimson Tape, new leader of a troupe of heroes including Tropical Oil Man and Captain Excitement; you strive to defeat Dr. Entropy from your New Jersey base.

ANSWER: Superhero League of Hoboken

C. (10) This team from The Tick, whose motto is “Let's make a difference,” includes Jungle Janet, Four-Legged Man, Captain Mucilage, Carpeted Man, and Feral Boy.

ANSWER: The Civic-Minded Five

9. Given album titles for a band popular in the 1980’s, give the band name FTPE.

A. (10) Outlandos d'Amour, Regatta de Blanc, Synchronicity.

ANSWER: The Police

B. (10) True Stories, Remain in Light, Speaking in Tongues.

ANSWER: The Talking Heads

C. (10) Candy-O, Panorama, Shake It Up.

ANSWER: The Cars

10. Identify the following Formula 1 Champions from clues, FTPE.

A. (10) He was the first Brazilian to win the Formula 1 championship, doing so in 1972.  He later went on to start in CART for Team Penske, winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1989 and 1993.

ANSWER:  Emerson Fittipaldi

B. (10) This man won his only Indianapolis 500 in 1969, and after this past week's thrilling crash, looks retired for good.  He became the second American to win the F1 championship, doing so in 1978.

ANSWER:  Mario Andretti

C. (10) He was the first American to win the Formula 1 Title, accomplishing this feat for Ferarri in 1961.

ANSWER:  Phil Hill

11. Do you like action figures? Name these toy companies who produced them FTPE.

A. (10) They own the licenses to Marvel Comics’ and have produced exclusive action figures offered in Toyfare magazine.

ANSWER: Toy Biz

B. (10) Their main claim to fame comes from producing GI Joe action figures.

ANSWER: Hasbro

C. (10) In the 70’s and early 80’s this company made oversized 8 inch action figures in a diverse range of lines including comic book superheroes, Flash Gordon, Planet of the Apes, and Action Jackson. They are now highly prized by nostalgic collectors.

ANSWER: Mego

12. Garfield and Friends: when it went off the air, Saturday morning cartoons went with it. Answer these questions related to this show, FTPE.

A. (10) This was Garfield’s least favorite food: listed more than once on his top 10 least favorite things.

ANSWER: raisins

B. (10) On “If You Say It on TV it Must be True,” Garfield claimed this Great Plains state didn’t actually exist.

ANSWER: Wyoming

C. (10) Garfield always tried to mail Nermal to this location.

ANSWER: Abu Dhabi

13. Given the college and the year that he graduated, name the actor for 10 points. If you need a list of movies that he appeared in, you get 5.

A. (10) Northwestern University, 1988.

(5) Six Days, Seven Nights, Breast Men, The Pallbearer.

ANSWER: David Schwimmer

B. (10) Harvard University, 1969.

(5) Cobb, The Fugitive, Batman Forever.

ANSWER: Tommy Lee Jones

C. (10) Princeton University, 1982.

(5) Beethoven, Return to Me, Evolution.

ANSWER: David Duchovny

14. Name these mermaids FTSNOP:

A. (5, 5) We could ask you the name of the Little Mermaid in the Disney film, but that'd be too easy (hint: it's Ariel).  Instead, name any two of her sisters F5PE:

ANSWER: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana

B. (10) In Splash, this is the name adopted by Daryl Hannah's character, the same as a New York avenue.

ANSWER: Madison

C. (10) In Futurama, this is the name of Fry's mermaid girlfriend from the sunken city of Atlanta.  Hint: her name likely derives not from that of an archangel, but rather, like Ariel, from the name of a moon of Uranus.

ANSWER: Umbriel

15. Identify the following fruit snacks FTPE.

A. (10) Packaged in thin tape-like rolls of about three feet in length, this fruit snack would roll out along with a piece of adhesive wax paper it was attached.

ANSWER: Fruit by the Foot

B. (10) Featuring a sticky liquid-filled center, this fruit snack had ads that would show kids with insanely bloated facial expressions after eating them, as a result of the massive burst of flavor.

ANSWER: Gushers

C. (10) Complete with rhyming name, they consisted of thin threads of processed fruit that were laid out in interesting patterns in their packaging.

ANSWER: String Thing

16. Rock musicians who died in fires FTPE:

A. (10) He was touring as the bassist for Great White when he died during the recent fire that burned down the Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island.

ANSWER: Ty Longley

B. (10) He died on New Years' Eve 1985, because a malfunctioning space heater caused his plane to crash after everybody on board died of smoke inhalation.  As a 1960’s teen idol, his biggest hit was “Travelin' Man,” while his biggest hit in the 70’s was “Garden Party.”

ANSWER: Eric Hilliard “Ricky” Nelson

C. (10) He died in 1991 after an apartment fire that resulted when he fell asleep while smoking in bed.  He was a founding member of the Small Faces who was later replaced by Rod Stewart after he quit the band. 

ANSWER: Steve Marriott

17. Video game companies get sponsorships of all-star players on their games to help promote them. For each video game, name the player who appeared on the cover of the game FTP each. If you need the team that the player plays for, you only get 5 points.

A. (10) All-Star Baseball 2004

(5) New York Yankees

ANSWER: Derek Jeter

B. (10) Madden NFL 2003

(5) St. Louis Rams

ANSWER: Marshall Faulk

C. (10) NBA 2K3

(5) Philadelphia 76er’s

ANSWER: Allen Iverson

18. Quiz bowl guys don’t seem to know enough about suits. FTSNOP answer the following:

A. (5) On a single breasted suit, whether it have two, three, or even four buttons, this is the button you leave unbuttoned.

ANSWER: the bottom or last button (accept equivalents).

B. (10) A suit can have zero, one, or two of these. They are large slits in the back or sides of a suit jacket that make it easier to sit down or move with the fabric bunching up awkwardly.

ANSWER: vents

C. Five points per answer, name the three different types of lapels that can be found on suit jackets.

ANSWER: notch, peak, and shawl lapels.

19. Sure, it won the Pulitzer Prize and it’s incredibly well written, but The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay has not moved into the ACF Canon as of yet. FTPE, name:

A. (10) The author of The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.

ANSWER: Michael Chabon

B. (10) The name of the first superhero created by Kavalier and Clay.

ANSWER: The Escapist

C. (10) The name of the man who portrays The Escapist on the radio.

ANSWER: Tracy or Bacon

20. Given “related” TV series, name the network on which it is shown FTPE.

A. (10) The Family.

ANSWER: ABC

B. (10) American Family.

ANSWER: PBS

C. (10) Family Business.

ANSWER: Showtime

21. Identify these “cheez”-y products FTPE.

A. (10) Manufactured by Sunshine, these tasty and salty square crackers now come in Cheddar Jack and Parmesan Flavors.

ANSWER: Cheez-It

B. (10) Manufactured by Kraft, this bottled, processed cheese spread now comes in Salsa Con Queso and Light varieties.

ANSWER: Cheez Whiz

C. (10) Manufactured by Wise, these cheese puffy tubes now come in a White Cheddar variety.

ANSWER: Cheez Doodles

22. FTPE, identify these athletes-turned-TV Personalities. If you need another clue, you will receive five points.

A. (10) A catcher for the Braves, the Phillies, and the Cardinals, he had a lifetime batting average of a mere .200.

(5) He scored far higher ratings as George Owens on Mr. Belvedere.

ANSWER: Bob Uecker

B. (10) He was the 1957 winner of the Outland Trophy and a tackle for the Detroit Lions from 1958-71.

(5) He played George Papadapolis, the adopted father to a former teammate’s orphaned son on Webster.

ANSWER: Alex Karras

C. (10) He hosted That’s Incredible from 1980 until 1984 with John Davidson and Cathy Lee Crosby.

(5) A former Minnesota Viking, he held the career touchdown pass record until Dan Marino broke it.

ANSWER: Fran Tarkenton

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