TOSSUPS



TOSSUPS

1. His exploits include delivering a baby in the elevator, arm wrestling with a gym teacher, Mr Caruso, who allegedly slapped him and not having a date to the Buchanan High Sadie Hawkins dance. (*) He was told by Vice-Principal Woodman that the only reason he had a head was to separate his two ears. His mother is Maria Teresa Angelino, but his dad calls her Margie. He also favours rhyming insults such as "Up your nose with a rubber hose". For 10 points, this is a description of what Sweathog, played by John Travolta?

ANSWER: _VINNIE_ _BARBARINO_

2. 44 oh's, possibly a record. A fire burns a signal to the sky, and the singer wonders if the message gets to you. (*) The singer's motive is clear: to perform monkey business on a sunny afternoon. But don't worry, you're far away from nothing; it's all right, you won't miss home, when you've living a jungle life. The singer declares he's far away from nowhere, all alone, like the titular character in, for 10 points, what only hit from Baltimora?

ANSWER: _JUNGLE BOY_

3. He has appeared in science fiction movies such as THX 1138, sports flicks such as The Natural and Days of Thunder, (*) westerns such as Lonesome Dove, drama such as The Great Santini and even musicals, such as Newsies. In 1962, we saw him briefly as Boo Radley in To Kill A Mockingbird. He first hit the American conscience in 1969 as Ned Pepper in True Grit, and won an Oscar for his role as Mac Sledge in Tender Mercies, writing and performing his own country songs for the role. For 10 points, who is this man perhaps best known for his role in the Godfather as Tom Hagen?

ANSWER: Robert _DUVALL_

4. The Honorable Herman Welker tipped off Clark Griffith about him in 1954, comparing him to Mickey Mantle. (*) Over his 22-year career with Washington, Minnesota and Kansas City, he tied or led the American League in home runs six times, belted 40 or more on eight occasions, and knocked in 100 or more runs nine times. He owns the AL record for most lifetime home runs by a right-handed batter (573) and was the AL MVP in 1969. For ten points, name this man who was elected to the hall of fame in 1984, number 3 of the Washington Senators and Minnesota Twins.

Answer: Harmon _KILLEBREW_

5. Prince Frederick von Anhalt is her eighth, or ninth husband, if you count her one-day marriage to Felipe De Alba, (*) which was not legal to begin with. Her quotes on marriage are unforgettable, including "A man is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished." For 10 points, who is this woman who also said she has chosen her fanny over her face, a former Miss Hungary who chose her fanny over a cop's face in 1993?

ANSWER: _ZSA ZSA GABOR_ (accept Sari Gabor)

6. Born Feb. 20, 1942, at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, he did not show an interest in playing hockey until he was almost a teenager. (*) He scored 1,590 points over an 18-season career. Making it to the NHL in 1963-64, Chicago traded him to Boston in 1967, and it seemed no coincidence that the Bruins soon ended their 29-year wait for a Stanley Cup victory, winning it in 1970 and 1972. While at Boston, he won five NHL scoring titles and was second twice. For ten points, name the man who was the first to crack the 100-point barrier in 1968-69.

Answer: _PHIL ESPOSITO_

7. She was named Campus Queen of Los Angeles City College in 1940, and starred in several nondescript roles until being lent out to Liberty Films to star in It's a Wonderful Life. (*) After that, she starred as Alma in From Here To Eternity. During the late 1960s, she worked in the anti-Vietnam War movement, played in several forgettable TV series, and appeared in the show Dallas for a season. After being fired and successfully suing the production company, she died in 1986. For 10 points, who is this woman perhaps most famous for starring in a self-titled ABC television series from 1958 to 1966?

ANSWER: Donna _REED_

8. "Time passes much too quickly, when we're together laughing. I wish I could sing it to you, whoa-oh, wish I could sing it to you." (*) "When I kiss you, I get a thousand different feelings. A cover of chills all over my body." For 10 points, these lyrics are from what Chicago Transit Authority song which goes "Only the (BLANK) of what I want to feel forever. Yes, only the (BLANK), only just the start."?

ANSWER: _BEGINNINGS_ or _BEGINNING_

9. In 1987, he referred to a failed challenger as a "cheater". (*) In 1988, he called his opponents "losers" and told them to "get off the stage" at the end of a press conference. In 1998, he said organisers of the event with which he is most associated were "ruining it". In 1987, he regained the trophy he had lost, earning a parade in the Canyon of Heroes and a cover on Time Magazine. For 10 points, who is this man, the skipper who's won the America's cup four times and lost it twice?

ANSWER: Dennis _CONNER_

10. Although he vows that one day he will have to write a book of "Algorithms for the Kitchen", this Stanford Professor Emeritus (*) of Computer Science is far more famous for "The Art of Computer Science". For ten point, identify this man whose other accomplishments include the language Tex [read: T'eh cch (guttural ch, like Scottish loch)].

ANSWER: Donald Knuth

11. He began his acting career as a young lad on the science-fiction program "The Voyage of the Mimi." (*) He appeared in School Ties as Chesty Smith and Dazed and Confused as O'Bannion. He has more recently starred in such films as "Forces of Nature", "Shakespeare in Love", "200 Cigarettes" and "Armageddon." For ten points, name this star of "Reindeer Games."

ANSWER: Ben _AFFLECK_

12. The most memorable episode of this 80s show has the family brain interviewing at an Ivy League school. (*) His younger sister comes with him to see her boyfriend, whom she discovers in the act of cheating on her. After some soul-searching and a distraught sister running into the interview room, rather than pursue the interview, Alex Keaton decides to drive his sister Mallory home in, for ten points, what tv show?

ANSWER: _FAMILY TIES_

13. Como una promesa, (BLANK), (BLANK). Como una manana de verano. Como una sonrisa, (BLANK), (BLANK). Asi, asi, (BLANK). Toda mi esperanza, (BLANK), (BLANK). Como lluvia fresca en mis manos, como fuerte brisa, (BLANK), (BLANK). Asi, asi. (BLANK). (*) Juan Carlos Calderon and Mike Hawker, recording as Mocedades, recored the English tune Touch the Wind using the music for this Spanish song. For 10 points, what two-word Spanish phrase fills in the blank, a phrase meaning "You are?"

ANSWER: _ERES TU_

14. Born in 1917 in Brooklyn, New York, he is one of the greatest NBA coaches ever. His 900 plus wins (*) were the most ever in the NBA until Lenny Wilkens surpassed him in 1995. He served as the head coach for a rival team for sixteen years, winning nine championships. For ten points, name this great Celtics coach nicknamed “Red.”

ANSWER: Arnold “Red” _AUERBACH_

15. His creations have been drawn, written, animated and even filmed. His most famous characters, now 38 years old, (*) are still famous as ever. As executive producer of a film based on his own work, this man will be thrilled if their movie, released yesterday, becomes a blockbuster hit. For ten points, name the creator of the X-Men.

ANSWER: Stan Lee

16. This 1956 Heisman Trophy winner and All-America at Notre Dame (*) was a bonus draft pick in 1957. He was the NFL Player of Year in 1960 and 1961 and led NFL scorers three years with a record 176 points in 1960. For ten points name this mainstay of the Green Bay Packers from 1957-62 and 64-66 who played halfback.

Answer: Paul _HORNUNG_

17. His first movie had him as the voice of the narrator in "The Battle of Gettysburg." (*) His latest role is as the voice of Pumper in "Pumper Pups." In between he's been involved in such productions as "Ransom," "Snatched," "Prom Night," Soul Man," "Mr. Magoo," "Spy Hard," and "Wrongfully Accused." For ten points name this star of the "Airplane" and "Naked Gun" series.

ANSWER: Leslie _NIELSEN_

18. A racy photo shoot in Maxim to promote a new movie backfired, as the movie flopped. (*) In her first show in 1991, she starred opposite Jason Zimbler, who played her red-headed annoying, smart-aleck younger brother Ferguson. Since then her character has been in a television series and several made for tv movies, not to mention the animated version of her show, in which she plays the voices of her character's two aunts. For ten points, name the actress who played Clarissa Darling and Sabrina, the teen-age witch.

ANSWER: Melissa Joan _HART_

19. First published on December 1, 1997, this online cartoon has garnered a cult following (*). Considering its audience, this shouldn't be too surprising as it tells the story of a small group of "well meaning, but misguided Internet workers." For ten points, name this cartoon featuring the workers of Columbia Internet, a mischievous artificial intelligence, and a dust puppy spawned from one of their servers.

ANSWER: User Friendly

20. Before entering the University of Washington in 1977, this instrumentalist played with Barry White's Love Unlmited Orchestra. (*) In 1981, he signed a solo deal with Arista. Six years later, his album Duotones paid off, followed by Silhouttes and Breathless, which topped the Billboard jazz charts for 18 months. Breathless was taken off the charts by another of his albums The Moment. For 10 points, who is this king of cheese, not regarded as a "real" jazz musician in some eyes, the artist of "Songbird" and President Clinton's favourite saxophonist?

ANSWER: _KENNY G_orelick

21. Slam Dunk Da Funk, Partyline 555-On Line, Straight Up Funk, (*) Everybody Get Up and If Ya Gettin Down are among the songs from, for 10 points, what British boy group whose name comes from the number of members in the group?

ANSWER: _FIVE_

BONI

1. Complete the lyrics from 50s standards for 10 points each.

1958, from Tommy Edwards: "Many a tear has to fall, but it's all (BLANK)." (3 words)

ANSWER: _IN THE GAME_

1959, from Bobby Darin: "Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear, (BLANK)" (6 words)

ANSWER: _AND IT SHOWS THEM, PEARLY WHITE_

1954, from the Chordettes: "Mr Sandman, bring me a dream, make him the cutest that I've ever seen" (8 words)

ANSWER: _GIVE HIM TWO LIPS LIKE ROSES AND CLOVER_

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2. Ah, the Amphora - no better place to waste time and money sitting and drinking coffee at 3:00AM. So, to honor this fine establishment, we thought we'd test your knowledge of Greek food. For ten points each, identify the following dishes:

grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice.

ANSWER: dolomata or dolmades

spinach soufflé in philo pastry.

ANSWER: spanikopita

caviar dip.

ANSWER: taramasolata

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3. Answer this very special bonus about TV show Blossom for the stated number of points.

5 each: Who were Blossom's two brothers?

ANSWER: _ANTHONY_ (or _TONY_ and _JOEY_)

5: Who was the grandfather that moved in with the family during the show's early episodes?

ANSWER: _BUZZ_

5: Who was Blossom's best friend, so named due to her location in birth order?

ANSWER: _SIX_ _LeMUERE_

10: Name either the English woman Nick married or the woman Anthony dated and married.

ANSWER: _CAROL_ or _SHELLY_

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4. Name the player, 40-30-20-10-1.

40. He played in college.

30. This UNC graduated left after his junior campaign and was taken in the first round by the Bullets.

20. He was traded after one season for Rod Strickland.

10. This current Portland Trailblazer led the NBA in technical fouls this season.

1: When introduced at the Dean Dome, the announcer would almost always (we can't verify it) say "Rasheed Wallace."

Answer: Rasheed _WALLACE_

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5. Identify the artists on the Billboard rap chart as of May 2000 from their singles, on a 5-10-20-30 basis.

Flamboyant.

ANSWER: _BIG L_

One Four Love Pt. 1

ANSWER: _HIP HOP FOR RESPECT_

2 B*tches

ANSWER: _TOO SHORT_

Wobble Wobble

ANSWER: _504 BOYZ_

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6. Given a movie Katharine Hepburn was in, name the role she played for 10 points each.

The Lion In Winter.

ANSWER: _ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE_

The African Queen.

ANSWER: _ROSE_ _SAYER_

The Philadelphia Story.

ANSWER: _TRACY_ Lord

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7. Given some lyrics from a Hall and Oates song, name the song for 10 points each.

"You've got the body, now you want my soul, / Don't even think about it, say no go."

ANSWER: _I CAN'T GO FOR THAT_

"If you're in it for love, you ain't gonna get too far"

ANSWER: _MANEATER_

"And don't you know, don't you know / That it's wrong to take what is given you"

ANSWER: _RICH GIRL_

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8. Answer these questions about the Sugar Bowl of 2000.

5 points each, name the two teams who faced off.

Answer: _Virginia Tech_, _Florida State_

15: Within five points for five points, within one for ten and exactly for fifteen, how many points were scored in the game?

Answer: 75 (74-76 for 10, 70-80 for 5)

5: Name the starting quarterbacks for either team. Specify which team.

Answer: Chris _WEINKE_ for Florida State, Michael _VICK_ for Virginia Tech

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9. Identify the important TV news figures for 10 points each.

This man, a former chairman of ABC News, gave us 20/20, Monday Night Football and the Wide World of Sports.

ANSWER: Roone _ARLEDGE_

He was the first host of the Today Show in 1952.

ANSWER: Dave _GARROWAY_

Who was Chet Huntley's partner on a 15-minute nightly news report -- the first of its kind -- a reporter who is still around today, but on Sunday mornings?

ANSWER: David _BRINKLEY_

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10. Answer these questions about Pokemon for 10 points each.

Jesse and James, together with their Meowth, are what group of Pokemon trainers that rival Ash?

ANSWER: _TEAM ROCKET_

This combination of a Grass-type and a Poison-type Pokemon evolves into a Ivysaur and a Venusaur.

ANSWER: _BULBASAUR_

This type of Pokemon has a weak physical attack, and tries to use its psychic abilities to make the other Pokemon fall asleep.

ANSWER: _DROWZEE_

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11. Five points each, given the stadium, identify the team that played in it, bonus for all five correct.

5: Shibe Park

Answer: _PHILADELPHIA_ _ATHLETICS_ or _PHILADELPHIA_ _PHILLIES_

5: Ebbets Field

Answer: _BROOKLYN_ _DODGERS_ (accept any team with the word Brooklyn in it, but write it down and tell me if it is not either the dodgers or the Robins)

5: Municipal Stadium

Answer: _CLEVELAND_ _INDIANS_

5: Forbes Field

Answer: _PITTSBURGH_ _PIRATES_

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12. I will give the first three words to a lyrical question, and you complete the verse for 10 points each.

Who's the black (BLANK).

ANSWER: _PRIVATE DICK THAT'S A SEX MACHINE TO ALL THE CHICKS?_

Who is the man (BLANK).

ANSWER: _THAT WOULD RISK HIS NECK FOR HIS BROTHER MAN?_

Who's the cat (BLANK).

ANSWER: _THAT WON'T COP OUT WHEN THERE'S DANGER ALL ABOUT?_

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13. Identify these artists of one-hit or nearly one-hit wonders for 10 points each.

Take a Letter Maria.

ANSWER: R.B. _GREAVES_

Indiana Wants Me.

ANSWER: R. Dean _TAYLOR_

Torn Between Two Lovers.

ANSWER: Mary _MacGREGOR_

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14. Given an actor or actress, tell us who they played in the TV series M*A*S*H*. Ten points each.

10: Gary Burghoff.

Answer: Corporal Walter _Radar_ O’Reilly

10: David Ogden Stiers

Answer: Major Charles Emerson _Winchester_ III

10: McLean Stevenson

Answer: Colonel Henry _Blake_

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15. Answer these questions about the opposition US women's soccer team faces.

For 5 points each, name the three nations with which the US has been drawn in the Summer Olympics in September.

ANSWER: _CHINA_ / _NORWAY_ / _NIGERIA_

Now for 5 points, who did the US defeat 1-0 to win the inaugural Pacific Cup?

ANSWER: _AUSTRALIA_

Now, for 5 points each, name the two small nations that the US defeated 11-0 and 8-0 in the Women's Gold Cup.

ANSWER: _COSTA RICA_ / _TRINIDAD & TOBAGO_

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16. 5-10-15: What’re your digits? We’ll give you some number and you tell us, for the stated number of points, what that number is.

Avogadro’s number within 3 significant digits.

ANSWER: _6.022 * 10^23_ (must have 6.022 and the 23rd power correct)

E to at least five decimal places.

ANSWER: _2.71828_

Now an easier one – to the nearest thousand, how many sextillion tons is the Earth’s mass?

ANSWER: _6,000_ septillion

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17. Answer these questions about oldies songs which implored people to dance for 10 points each.

Georgia Gibbs implored this gentleman, identified in the song's title as a "wallflower," to "dance with me".

ANSWER: _HENRY_

Which group asked people to "dance to the music?"

ANSWER: _SLY & THE FAMILY STONE_

In a move that could be considered dangerous, what group wanted people to "dance in the street?"

ANSWER: _MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS_

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18. Answer these questions about terms used in wresting for 10 points each.

A wrestler is on the bottom position and comes out, getting on his feet and faces his rival.

ANSWER: _ESCAPE_

Turning an opponent's shoulders to the mat at a greater than 90-degree angle. If a wrestler does this for more than 5 seconds, additional points are scored.

ANSWER: _EXPOSURE_ or _DANGER_

If a wrestler is ahead by more than 10 points, the match can be stopped and this sort of fall awarded to the wrestler who is ahead.

ANSWER: _TECHNICAL_ Fall

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19. Answer these questions about thirtysomething for the stated number of points.

5: In what city did thirtysomething take place?

ANSWER: _PHILADELPHIA_

10: What Steadman cousin was so sex-starved, a photographic exhibition of hers was actually a pictoral of her failed relationships?

ANSWER: _MELISSA_ Steadman

5: Michael Steadman was roughly the centre of the show. What was Michael's wife's name?

ANSWER: _HOPE_ Steadman

10: Who was the college professor that was fired and suddenly died in 1991?

ANSWER: _GARY_ _SHEPHERD_

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20. I'll give you the last name of a Backstreet Boy, and you provide me the first name, on a 5-10-20-30 basis.

Dorough (doo-ROW).

ANSWER: _HOWARD_ or _HOWIE_

Littrell.

ANSWER: _BRIAN_

Richardson.

ANSWER: _KEVIN_

Carter.

ANSWER: _NICKOLAS_ or _NICK_

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21. Given a character from Fast Times at Ridgemont High, name the actor on a 5-10-20-30 basis.

Jeff Spicoli.

ANSWER: Sean _PENN_

Rat Ratner.

ANSWER: Brian _BACKER_

Brad Hamilton.

ANSWER: Judge _REINHOLD_

Stacy Hamilton.

ANSWER: Jennifer Jason _LEIGH_

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