Round 1



Round 1

(1) [B.G.]

It's not exactly clear whether this young entrepreneur's 15 minutes are quite up. In high school and college, this Chicagoland native and current resident was always more interested in starting business – such as a boat wash and wax business in a Michigan harbor – than doing his schoolwork. In fact, by the end of his years at Loyola University, he had put together a lucrative mail-order cigar business which he would later sell for over half a million dollars. However, his best known business exploits were seen not just by his friends and family, but by millions of people around the world watching on television, when he competed for and won a job in a very large real estate organization. For 10 points, name the author of the book "You're Hired" and winner of the first season of "The Apprentice."

Answer: Bill Rancic (prompt on "Bill")

(2) [G.P.]

Kiddy, Swanky, Wrinkly, Chunky, Funky, Tiny, Candy, Lanky, Cranky, Dixie, and Diddy all share this last name with 3 “Countries” on the Super Nintendo and 3 “Lands” on the Game Boy. For ten points, give the family name of a famous Donkey who threw barrels at a plumber, and an unrelated King who scaled the Empire State Building.

Answer: Kong

(3) [N.P.]

Its first location was at 1644 East Evans Street in Denver, Colorado, but they have spread nation-wide with financial help from a local megacorporation. Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, it uses artwork by Bruce Gueswel, inspired by Mayan themes. Their chicken comes from Bell and Evans, a high-quality, antibiotic-free, vegetarian-fed farm, and they only use the freshest ingredients, as someone who reads their cups would know. FTP, name this fast food chain, whose meat options include Chicken, Steak, and Barbacoa.

Answer: Chipotle

(4) [B.G.]

He gained fame first as a stand-up comedian, and then as a comic actor, but since the mid-1990s, this man has chosen a number of dramatic, suspenseful roles. Having come a long way from playing Navin R. Johnson, who was "born a poor black child," he has turned his attention to writing novellas, like "Shopgirl" and "The Pleasure of My Company." However, this actor certainly was a "jerk" in 1997's "The Spanish Prisoner," when he helped orchestrate an elaborate ruse to con a hardworking company man. FTP name this "wild and crazy guy" who had a hit single in the 1970s with "King Tut."

Answer: Steve Martin

(5) [B.G.]

"Topgamer12 has left the building!" That's what pajama-clad actress Noelle Foster – the "broadband goddess" – declares after vanquishing one of her enemies in a Web-based shoot-'em-up computer game during a popular advertisement for the high-speed services of this communications company. Another such ad features a man, now rehabilated, describing how the inefficiency of his old Internet provider rubbed off on him in other contexts, such as screwing in a lightbulb not by a twist of the wrist, but by a full body-rotation. FTP, name this alternative to Verizon and TimeWarner.

Answer: Comcast

(6) [G.P.]

This place lies somewhere between the Port of Indecision and Southwest of Disorder, but no parallels of latitude or longitude mark the spot exactly. Some complain about blowing out their flip-flops on the pop-tops strew across the beach, others report lost salt shakers, but that doesn’t stop anyone from “wastin’ away” on this island paradise all season for whatever reason. Of course, some people claim that there’s a woman to blame for all these difficulties, but if you can tell us where we can find Jimmy Buffet nibblin’ on sponge cake on his front porch, we’ll give you 10 points and tell him that it’s his own damn fault.

Answer: Margaritaville

(7)

I am thinking of a number between two and nine. Now I multiply that number by nine. The answer has two digits; I add the first digit to the second digit. I subtract 5 from this sum. I take the number I now have and work out the matching letter of the alphabet – 1 is 'a', 2 is 'b' and so on. I think of the name of a country beginning with that letter. Now I take the second letter of the country's name and think of the name of an animal that begins with this letter. I also think of the main colour of this animal. What animal am I thinking of, where is it from, and what color is it?

Answer: A Grey Elephant from Denmark (They must have all three parts of the answer in any order)

(8)

He played Jimmy Slade in Baywatch, as well as having a bit part in One Night at McCool’s, but acting is not what this athlete is known best for. Rather, he appears as himself in such documentaries as Step into Liquid and Chasing Giants. After having retired for a few years, this Quiksilver spokesman is back on the water again at the age of 30 – but, much like his land-locked counterpart, Tony Hawk, he has his own videogame and is extremely rich. FTP, name this surfer who has won six world surfing titles.

Answer: Kelly Slater

(9) [B.G.]

Shavell is one of the most famous contemporary law and economics scholars. Larmer was a Blackhawks top goal scorer. Pinker, an MIT psychologist, wrote "The Blank Slate." Weber co-starred on "Wings" as the wilder Hackett brother. Baldwin was a "usual suspect." Root adored his stapler. Martin was a "jerk." Sondheim composed music for "The Birdcage." And Spielberg produced "Saving Private Ryan." For a totally undeserved 10 points, what is the first name that all these famous people share?

Answer: Steve (Accept Steven, Stephen, or any reasonably close variation.)

(10)

I hate Julia Roberts. Beef jerky is the greatest food in the universe. Evil Nazi feminists from hell. TV shows I'd rather gargle a bucket of diarrhea than see. I am better than your kids. Take your X-TREME marketing and shove it. How to render the Segway obsolete. How to kill yourself like a man. FTP, these are all titles articles of written by what internet humorist, who has criticized children's artwork, as well as proclaiming himself as the webmaster of "The Best Page in the Universe"?

Answer:  Maddox (accept early “The Best Page in the Universe”)

(11)

This British version of this game, called "Happy Families," is played with a special pack of 44 cards depicting the mother, father, son and daughter of eleven families.  Players make requests of each other to complete families, which are placed face down in front of them when completed.  In the more well-known version, if the person you're asking doesn't have the number you're looking for, you are told to perform the titular action.  FTP, name this card game which at first would seem to be something anglers do.

Answer: Go Fish

(12)

Started in 2000 by Tim DeLaughter, this band is a continually changing entity, with membership fluctuating from 13 to as many as 27 members. In addition to all the standard band positions, this group also usually includes a 10-person choir, a French horn player, a theremin player, and an electronic effects person. When on stage, all these musicians will dress in hippie-style robes and play uplifting “choral symphonic pop.” FTP, name this endearingly cultish musical group that released the album “Together We’re Heavy” last year, and which is probably most well-known for their song “Light & Day.”

Answer: The Polyphonic Spree

(13)

His hometown can be found at the coordinates 47° 9′ S, 126° 43′ W. This wouldn’t be altogether too odd if that wasn’t smack dab in the Pacific Ocean. It is here, in his house at R'lyeh, that this creature waits dreaming. Big, green, sleepy, and betentacled, this creature has a dedicated cult following which eagerly waits the time when the stars will be aligned and he will wake once more to lay waste to the world. FTP, name this Great Old One, a favorite of H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos, and who makes a pretty darn cute plush toy.

Answer: Cthulhu

(14)

Although the exact identity of this person is currently unknown, most experts agree that he or she could step forward at any moment. Known to live somewhere in the Chicagoland area, it is suspected that this person is somewhere between the ages of 14 and 18 and that he or she probably attends school at New Trier. Many expect that the revelation of this person’s identity will be accompanied by some kind visual or auditory cue, perhaps a buzzing or lighting up of some kind. Although you theoretically won’t know the answer until you buzz, FTP, name the first person to buzz in on this question.

Answer: (The name of the person who first buzzed in; accept reasonable variants like nicknames and the such)

(15)

Though most of the players played themselves, Muggsy Bogues was portrayed by his brother, Tyrone.  Michael Jordan's family was also played by actors, but he himself served as one of the main characters. In the soundtrack to this movie, Chris Rock has a duet with Barry White, called "Basketball Jones."  FTP, name this 1995 movie in which the Monstars were defeated by the combined forces of the Looney Tunes with NBA Stars.

Answer: Space Jam

(16)

First appearing in March 2004, this man's signature music is "We Like to Party" by the Vengaboys.  He quickly induced Dad to drop the rake, Mom to put down the garden hose, and Junior to abandon the lawn mower in a mere 30 seconds with his sprightly dance moves, surprising for somebody who apparently is rather elderly.  FTP, name this bald, [pic]bespectacled, dancing maniac, who encourages people to board his bus to Six Flags.

Answer: Mr. Six

(17)

Okay, everybody. Sit on your hands. Do not remove your hands, not even to buzz in. Keep those hands under there for the duration of this question and until the correct answer has been given. Now, sit up straight. (Note to moderator: Make sure everybody's doing this.) For a quick ten points, what is the capital of Illinois?

Answer: Springfield

(18)

This music group – whose names rhymes with its genre – was born on the streets of Providence, R.I., when a Brown University physics major and his friends would, unaccompanied, serenade passersby with classic standards just for fun. You’re probably familiar with their version of the Folgers' Coffee jingle, and you've surely heard their television work with Greg Lee and Lynne Thigpen, where they indicated, through song, when a contestant on a popular game show discovered “the loot,” “the warrant,” or “the crook.” They also broke into the theme song of the show when the winner recited the incantation “Do it,” followed by the name of this band. For 10 points, identify the house band of and occasional actors in the show ‘Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?’

Answer: Rockapella

Round 2

(19)

This counterculture comedian started out his career the epitome of buttoned-down, but reinvented himself and changed his act when he realized he no longer believed in the jokes he was telling. Now, he's well known for ranting against corporate America, deconstructing jargonistic modern language, and doing the occasional telephone calling plan commercials. He's also appeared increasingly in movies, playing a hitchhiker in “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” and Rufus in “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” For 10 points, identify this pathbreaking comedian, best known for his anti-FCC rant "Seven Words you Can't Say on TV."

Answer: George Carlin

(20)

Each team is required to have a minimum of four players, though five are allowed as well.  The sport's jargon includes "biting", "skip", "house", and "sheet".  Points are scored in a similar manner to Bocce (BAH-chee); that is, one point for each stone closer to the peg than any of the opponents'.  Stones have a maximum weight of 44 pounds, and sweeping is allowed between the tee lines.  FTP, name this sport, which is associated with Canada and is played on ice, but is not hockey.

Answer: Curling

(21)

This question has 3 parts, one of which is an interrogative clause, two of which are semireciprocal to each other, as well as being noninclusively bijective. Furthermore, when answering, be sure to use the original language as translated by the secondary monk of the monastery in…[act fed up with the question]Ugh. You know what? Screw it. I’m willing to give the ten points right now to the first person to nicely buzz in and ask nicely. And don’t forget the magic word.

Answer: Please, may I have 10 points? (Accept equivalents; don’t be picky about things like “can” vs. “may;” only award points if they say “please”)

(22)

Started by John Baur and Mark Summers in 1995, its annual date of celebration is the same as Mark's ex-wife's birthday, September 17. However, it never really took off until Dave Barry wrote a column about it in 2002, and since then it has spread very rapidly.  FTP, what is this holiday, in which one should answer the phone with "Ahoy me hearty!" and those who don't participate are no more than "scurvy landlubbers"?

Answer: Talk Like a Pirate Day

(23)

The late John Paul II was an honorary member of this team. Founded in 1927, this team’s theme song is “Sweet Georgia Brown,” and has played over twenty thousand games in this span. Its roster has contained such luminaries as Wilt Chamberlain, Meadowlark Lemon, and Goose Tatum, and animated versions of its players have shown up in Futurama and Scooby Doo. FTP, name this basketball team whose current opponents, the New York Nationals, replaced the hapless Washington Generals in 1995.

Answer: The Harlem Globetrotters

(24) [B.G.]

Former "Simpsons" writer Conan O'Brien identified the episode of the venerable animated series featuring this space-age transportation method as his favorite. In it, Mr. Burns is forced to pay a $3 million fine for illegally dumping toxic waste in the park. At a town meeting where Springfield's citizens discuss how to best use the new funds, a charismatic swindler named Lyle Lanley floats a ridiculous proposal, but he does it in the form of a song, so of course the residents are persuaded and can't hand over the money to Lanley fast enough. FTP, "throw up your hands, and raise your voice" and identify the name of this type of train, which allegedly "glides as softly as a cloud."

Answer: Monorail

(25)

Traditionally, these were made out of sheepskin. World War I pilots wore a variation of these while flying, and Australian surfers used these in the 60s to warm up quickly after a swim. Though this form of footwear comes in both short and tall styles, the tall kind has become especially popular in recent years, often being combined with miniskirts.  FTP, name this kind of boot with fuzzy trim.

Answer: Ugg Boots

(26)

This band calls their albums “halo”s, and they have had 19 halos since their debut in 1989. Their first full album, “Pretty Hate Machine,” went triple platinum and contained such tracks as “Head Like a Hole” and “Sin,” and they also did the background music to the original Quake videogame and had a gun named after them. FTP, name this band that has returned with the new album, “With Teeth,” after front man Trent Reznor’s battle with alcoholism.

Answer: Nine Inch Nails

(27)

Leo Ebersole’s “Nine Lines” and “Five on Five” featuring Jimmy Greenfield, Whizzer, and Bag Boy are daily features of this publication. Today’s cover shows the grinning visage of radio shock-jock Mancow, while Friday’s cover story featured “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria. FTP, name this “sib of the trib,” an edition of the Chicago tribune founded in October of 2002 which strives to deliver “daily news report-in a concise, commuter friendly format that informs, entertains, interests, provokes and is relevant to Chicago's young city dwellers,” and brethren to the Sun Times’ Red Streak.

Answer: Red Eye

(28)

He was born in 1991 in the peaceful town of Mobius – peaceful, that is, until it was thrown awry by Dr. Kintobor. Alas, all of the cute and fluffy animals of the planet had been turned evil! And so it was up to him, a sole adventurer, to set things right. Later adventures in 1992 proved tougher, so he banded together with pals Miles “Tails” Prower and Knuckles the Echidna to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik. FTP, name this blue Hedgehog who is still happily collecting golden rings, even though his parent company Sega no longer makes gaming systems.

Answer: Sonic the Hedgehog

(29) [B.G.]

This Boston comedian is practically never seen without a lit cigarette in his mouth, which is probably one inspiration for the name of one of his stand-up specials. He's been no stranger to television, starring in the short-lived police drama "The Job" and now leading the cast of the F/X show "Rescue Me," about firefighters, and he's headlined such forgettable movies as "Final," "The Ref," and "Operation Dumbo Drop." For 10 points, name this "regular Joe with a regular job," the "average white suburbanite slob" whose most famous hour-long special is called "No Cure for Cancer."

Answer: Denis Leary

(30) [B.G.]

This pudgy funnyman now co-stars with Anthony Clark on the television comedy "Yes, Dear," but is arguably more famous from his days as a sports commentator. Before he became the star of his eponymous sitcom – all two episodes of it, at least – he narrated pre-teens' ascents up the AgroCrag. For 10 points, "d-d-d-do you have" the name of the host of Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials I and II, and Nickelodeon's "GUTS"?

Answer: Mike O'Malley

(31)

Contrary to what you might find graffitied on the directions for some of their products, this company does not manufacture pig-meat dispensers. Rather, this ISO9002 company headquartered in Berkeley, IL produces a wide variety devices you would find in a public restrooms, such as changing stations, touchless faucets, and soap dispensers. FTP, name this company known world-wide for helping save the environment with its warm air hand drying equipment.

Answer: World Dryer

(32)

Pencil and paper ready. Open parenthesis, closed parenthesis. Underscore. Open parenthesis, closed parenthesis. Line break. Open [pic]parenthesis, hyphen, period, hyphen, closed parenthesis. Line break. Open parenthesis, quotation marks, closed parenthesis. Open parenthesis, quotation marks, closed parenthesis. A lower case o. FTP, if you were following along, what animal have you just drawn?

Answer: A Rabbit (Accept bunny, bunny rabbit, hare, or intelligent variations)

(33)

The adviser system at New Trier High School was the brainchild of this man. Born in 1880, he took the job of superintendent of District 203 in 1923 and served until his death in 1930. Well-respected by the community as an educator, a soldier, and a friend, he was memorialized with a plaque on the second floor, at the north end of the main hallway, between rooms 259 and 261. In a NPMT tradition, FTP, name this man, who held the distinction last year of being the answer to two consecutive toss-ups.

Answer: Frederick Edson Clerk

(34) [N.P.]

Their homepage promotes “Davey Havok presents Glitterboy” and items with slogans on them such as “The Mighty Midwest: I Ain't 'Fraid of No Coast.” Their eponymous charity is oddly tied to the Mr. Holland's Opus foundation, so if you buy their black wristband, it could get someone a tuba, not a jet-black guitar of sorrow. This company is also tied closely to Torrid, a plus-size clothing store. FTP, name this mall apparel store, founded in 1988 by Orv Madden, serving the angsty-teen demographic, traded on NASDAQ under the symbol HOTT.

Answer: Hot Topic

(35) [J.C.]

He has been idolized, inebriated, shot, impaled, buried, possessed, scalped, decapitated, and electrocuted. In his spare time, he paints, plays violin, writes poetry, and masquerades as Sherlock Holmes. His only daughter died of brain failure before turning one year old. He can whistle, but he can't use contractions. His cat loves him. And after fourteen years, he is finally dead. For however many points, name he who struggled to understand humanity in the 24th century. Here’s a hint: he’s an android.

Answer: Data

(36) [N.M.]

Prove your knowledge of stochastic functions and Brownian motion. Act out an example of random walk.

Answer: Moderator's discretion; the definition of random walk is "a random process consisting of a sequence of discrete steps of fixed length."  [Anyone who can act out thermal perturbations in a liquid or collision of molecules in a gas gets double points.]

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