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TOSSUPS -- INTERGALACTIC PIMPADELIC JEDI MASTERS, INC. MUCK MASTERS 2002 – UTC

Questions by Russellville High and alums with help from Iowa State

1. Many critics of modern American film consider this a tour de force by director Ed Hansen, an emotional roller coaster ride detailing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship in America in the late 20th century. Other, quote, unquote “real” critics say that the movie foregoes plot in favor of naked women covered in soap suds frolicking to and fro all the live-long day, while saving Jack’s failing carwash. FTP, Name this piece of film, frequently featured on late night night Skinemax and USA Up All Night. (which quite frankly, still brings a tear to my eye on each subsequent viewing.)

Answer: The Bikini Car Wash Company

2. It abstracts away small unit tactics and brings the strategic, economic, and full scale logistic problems of global conflict into focus. A player has a choice to be one of five historical powers. Game play begins in the spring of 1942 and pits the economic strength of Russia, Britain, and the US, against the military strength of Germany and Japan. FTP, Name this amazingly time consuming and addictive Milton Bradley board game.

ANSWER: Axis and Allies

3. After his partner Johnny is killed, he takes to the streets as a beat cop, wanting to rid the streets of the kind of scum responsible. He is a divorced father; his two daughters Chrissy and Cathy and son Tommy live in Oregon with their mother. His godchild, Stacy Sheridan, also a cop, is played by Heather Locklear. FTP, Name this LCPD officer, the title character in a 1982-1986 Police Drama, portrayed by Captain James T. Kirk himself, William Shatner.

Answer: T.J. Hooker

4. He was caught on tape chasing the San Diego State Aztec Mascot during the 1992 Miami - San Diego State football game. However, this may be his only football glory, as he was behind Warren Sapp on the Hurricanes roster. Then he decided to try a new way of making a living, and in 1998 became the youngest WWF Intercontinental Champion. Lately he's been taking a little time off for acting. FTP, name this wrestling star of The Scorpion King.

ANSWER: The Rock (or Duane Johnson)

5. There are nine players per side, not eleven. There are twelve teams in the game, and four plays to choose from. Two versions were released, one with 1988 and one with 1989 rosters. It was one of the first video games ever to feature real NFL players and teams. FTP, name this groundbreaking Nintendo game.

ANSWER: _Tecmo Bowl_ (DO NOT ACCEPT Tecmo _Super Bowl_ or variants)

6. Originally born James Howlett, he ran away from home after the death of his father. He went west with Rose, the love of his life, and joined a mining community. After Rose died accidentally, he left and was not heard from for decades. He first appeared as a character to fight The Hulk. FTP, name this feisty Canadian, arguably the most popular character of the X-Men.

ANSWER: _Wolverine_

7. This man’s man was embroiled in the US Senate because of issues over TV violence. Apparently “he killed his wife ‘cause she weighed a ton” was too much for nicer society to handle. It was not a problem, however, for the NO MA’AM crew, and they traveled to our nation’s capital to lobby against the banishment of their hero. FTP, Name this hero of Al Bundy, who “sleeps with his gun,” “loves his son,” and “kills for fun.”

ANSWER: Psycho Dad

8. Dan Aykroyd portrayed the Shire Reeve in this 1991 film. John Candy pulls Chevy Chase over for speeding, and they're taken to Valkenvania for trial. The only way for Chevy Chase's character to avoid execution is to marry the Shire Reeve's mute daughter, also played by Candy. FTP name this film which marked Aykroyd's directorial debut.

ANSWER: Nothing But Trouble

9. The second track is called "Having a Blast". It was co-produced by Rob Cavallo. Except for "Emenius Sleepus" by Mike Dirnt, all tracks were written by Billie Joe, including "She", "Welcome to Paradise", and "Basket Case". FTP, all of this information comes from the liner notes of what best-selling Green Day album, their 1994 major label debut?

ANSWER: _Dookie_

10. A star quarterback in high school, he became a three year letterman at the University of New Hampshire. A few years later, he earned a Masters Degree at NYU, and in 1977, he became an assistant coach at Syracuse. If this question were written before December 9, 2001, the first two clues would be irrelevant; now they’re just plain wrong. FTP, name this man, a successful head coach at Georgia Tech, who resigned in disgrace for making the above claims only one week after accepting the head coaching job at Notre Dame.

ANSWER: George O'Leary

11. Their home planet on the brink of destruction, this group sets out for a new home. On the way, their ship is attacked by The Mutants and becomes damaged. Jaga, the oldest, manually pilots the ship and crash lands on Earth while the rest of the group sleeps in time capsules. Jaga is unable to survive the voyage, leaving Cheetara, Tygra, Panthro, and Lion-O to fend for themselves. FTP, Name this mid-eighties cartoon, HO!.

ANSWER: Thundercats

12. A basketball star for Fayette County High, he was awarded an athletic scholarship to Alabama in 1979. A three year starter, he played a year of pro basketball before coming backto ‘Bama as a graduate assistant. Shortly after, he was given a full time assistant job at Alabama, which he held until 1997; .three years later, following the sudden firing of his boss, he got his first job as a head coach. FTP, name this man, successor to Bob Knight, who led Indiana to the NCAA tournament Final in 2002.

ANSWER: Mike Davis

13. Formed in 1987 as a side project of the pop group Perennial Divide, this British techno-industrial outfit quickly grew into a full time venture. The first album, Storm in the Studio was released in 1989. In 1997, they released the Original Fire EP on Interscope Records, and their latest album is 1998's Actual Sounds and Voices. FTP, Name this group whose songs may or may not have anything to do with masturbation or Karl Marx.

ANSWER: Meat Beat Manifesto

14. Winner of a 1984 Hugo Award, he also won the Analog Award in 1982, 1985, and 1997. From 1983 to 1986, he authored the Backcollar series, and from 1985 to 1988 he wrote the 3 volume Cobra series. His most recent work, Angelmass, deals with quantum particles called "angels" which compel people to act ethically. His most famous series of books deals with a Chiss Military Official known throughout the galaxy for his cunning military victories. FTP, Identify this author of Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command, collectively known as the Thrawn Trilogy.

ANSWER: Timothy Zahn

15. Scheduled to portray Oliver Cromwell in an upcoming film, one of his first major roles was as Guildenstern, opposite his friend Gary Oldman, in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead". Recently, he has had interesting roles in "Lucky Numbers" and "The Musketeer", and is known for portraying villains, best exemplified by his Oscar-nominated role as Archie Cunningham in "Rob Roy". FTP name this British actor who played Pumpkin in "Pulp Fiction", Mr. Orange in "Reservoir Dogs" and General Thade in "Planet of the Apes".

ANSWER: Tim _Roth_

16. He is the first and only man in the history of no-holds-barred matches to defeat four opponents in one night. His first professional loss came at the hands of orange-haired Kazushi Sakuraba in the Pride FC Grand Prix Finals in Japan. He now teaches the family brand of Jiu-Jitsu to anyone wanting to learn. FTP Name this legend of mixed martial arts fighting, now living in Torrance, CA, most famous for his undefeated record in the octagon and his three Ultimate Fighting Championship Tournament victories.

ANSWER: Royce ("Hoyce") Gracie

17. This group had the 1st rap album to go gold, 1st rap video on mtv, 1st rap artist on American Bandstand, 1st rap album to go platinum, 1st rap artists to appear on Saturday Night Live, 1st rap artist on the cover of rolling stone, 1st rap artist to be nominated for a grammy, and the 1st rap album to go multi-platinum. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. Their most famous album "Raising Hell" was the best selling rap album in history at the time, riding the first top-ten single in hip-hop history all the way to number 3. FTP, Name this hip hop group, most famous for reviving the career of rock band Aerosmith with "Walk This Way."

ANSWER: Run-D.M.C

18. Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas. That was the tagline for this 1993 fantasy/comedy/horror movie featuring Embeth Davidtz as Sheila in which a modern-day man travels back to medieval time to fight to protect the Necronomicon and ward off a skeletal army. FTP, Name this Sam Raimi film starring Bruce Campbell as Ash.

Answer: Army of Darkness: Evil Dead III [grudgingly accept just “Evil Dead III” or “Captain Supermarket”]

19. Many fans wouldn't be able to tell you that his first name is Angus, which we learned when he traveled back in time to Camelot. The casual fan may, however, know that he worked for Pete at the Phoenix Corporation. FTP name this TV character, famous for using things such as a felt tip pen, some duct tape, a pair of sweaty socks, and a toaster oven to create a nuclear warhead, who was portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson.

ANSWER: MacGyver

20. This $4.5 million stage production was produced by Bob Bejan abd Steve Leber. “Sing About It,” “Walk Straight,” and “Tubin' “ are three of the featured songs. Hamato Yoshi makes a guest appearance with his slow ballad “Skipping Stones.” April’s Ballad is slow, and closely related to the finale, “Count on Us.” More famous songs include No Treaties, Cowabunga, and Pizza Power. FTP, name this 1990 tour in conjunction with an album of the same title, from a group of giant mutated reptiles.

ANSWER: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Coming Out of Our Shells Tour

21. Produced by Blammo, its proponents claim that it fits on your back and is great for a snack. It rolls down stairs, alone or in pairs, rolls over your neighbor's dog. It's better than bad, it's good. FTP, name this toy that is big, heavy, and wood, featured in a song on the Ren and Stimpy album You Eediot!.

ANSWER: Log

22. Surprisingly, he wasn't the number one prospect in Alabama in 1982, the year he graduated from McAdory High School. However, as a running back, he led Auburn to four straight bowl games. He was drafted number one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1986, but decided to play baseball instead. Two years later, he reconsidered, signed with the L.A. Raiders and became the first two-sport professional athlete since the early 1950's. FTP, name this man who knows tennis and hockey, but doesn't know diddley, the Heisman trophy winner in 1985.

ANSWER: Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson

23. Every drop of this liquor consumed in the world today comes from the same place-a distillery near Ahus in southern Sweden. Made solely from winter wheat, it has been marketed under its current brand name since 1879, and was first exported 100 years later. FTP, Name this 80 proof vodka whose bottle, inspired by a 19th century Swedish apothecary design, is almost as famous as the vodka itself.

ANSWER: Absolut Vodka

24. In the first episode, indie film director Jim Jarmusch contemplated the ethics of hunting a shark with a hunk of cheese and a pistol. The Third episode started off with John Lurie and Matt Dillon in a chartered plane flying to the coast of Costa Rica. In the sixth and final episode of this IFC shown TV series, John and Dennis Hopper go to Thailand to try to catch giant squid, but come away catching none. FTP, Name this deep sea series which showcased the inexperienced fishing talents of John and his guests.

Answer: “Fishing With John”

BONI – INTERGALACTIC PIMPADELIC JEDI MASTERS, INC. MUCK MASTERS 2002 – UTC

Questions by Russellville High and alums with help from Iowa State

1. Answer the following concerning a band FTPE:

a) Metallica made two of their songs -- “Last Caress” and “Green Hell” –into a medley. Jerry Only was and still is the bassist; Joey Image was the drummer before leaving the group to join the Whorelords.

Answer: the Misfits

b) The Misfits’ lead singer, he left the group i n 1983 and immediately formed a new band, which would eventually be renamed after him in 1987.

Answer: Glenn Danzig

c) Between ‘83 and ‘87, Danzig’s band operated under a name taken from the pagan celebration which was transformed into Halloween by the Christian church. .

Answer: Samhain

2. They’re not all named Williams. Identify the following female tennis players FTSNOP:

a. 5: She was stabbed in Germany in 1993 and doesn't want to go back there to compete.

ANSWER: Monica Seles

b. 10: Born in Croatia in 1983, she won the 1998 Junior US Open- her most notable pro tour finishes were the semifinals of Wimbledon 2000 and French Open Quarters in 2002.

ANSWER: Jelena Dokic

c. 15: Born in Slovakia, she made it to the quarters of Wimbledon in 2002, and also was runner up in mixed doubles.

ANSWER: Daniela Hantuchova

3 .FTPE, given a recipe from , give the name of the mixed drink.

a) 1 oz. southern comfort, 1 oz. amaretto, 1/2 oz. sloe gin, 1 dash of lemon juice

ANSWER: Alabama Slammer

b) 1 part Jack Daniels, 1 part Sweet and Sour, 1 part club soda, 2 parts apple schnapps

ANSWER: Apple Jack

c) 1 ½ oz light rum, 2 tsp sugar, 3 tbsp fresh lemon or lime, chilled club soda, and 3 fresh mint sprigs, part of which is crushed with a fork to coat the inside of the glass.

ANSWER: Mojito [mo - HEE- to, but be lenient]

4. FTSNOP, Answer the following questions concerning Tolkien's Middle Earth.

1. 5 points - Dwarvish name of the place in the mines of Moria where Gandalf fought the Balrog.

ANSWER: Khazad-Dum

2. 10 points - The name of the meeting where Fangorn and his cohorts elected to attack Isengard.

ANSWER: Entmoot

3. 15 points - Who gave Elrond the ring Vilya?

ANSWER: Gil-Galad

5. Answer the following about Scrabble! FTPE,

(A) How many tiles are in a complete Scrabble set?

ANSWER: _100_

(B) How many points would you get if your opening play of the game was "SAX"?

ANSWER: _20_ (one each for S and A, eight for X, plus the opening play is a double word score)

(C) When Scrabble was made into a TV game show in 1984, who was the host?

ANSWER: Chuck _Woolery_

6. Answer the following about the first dunk in WNBA history, FTPE.

(A) Who threw down the one-handed jam on a breakaway?

ANSWER: Lisa _Leslie_

(B) Which team did Lisa Leslie play for?

ANSWER: Los Angeles _Sparks_

(C) In which year did the WNBA begin play?

ANSWER: _1997_

7. FTSNOP identify the following adult movies from the star and "plot."

5- Bambi Woods plays the title character who wants to try out for the Texas Girls Cheerleaders, and sells herself on the side to make a little extra cash.

ANSWER: Debbie Does Dallas

10- Jenna Jameson plays a firefighter in this film patterned after legit movie "Backdraft."

ANSWER: Flashpoint

15- Devon plays an unfaithful wife who eventually dies in a car wreck, while her husband drinks his sorrows away on Christmas Eve.

ANSWER: Eve's Gift

8. FTPE identify the following badass fishermen.

1. This fisherman is known for his Tennessee Vols hat, his line of Wal-Mart fishing lures, kissing the fish, and his propensity for falling from the boat.

ANSWER: Bill Dance

2. This “Great American Fisherman”/con-artist duped many an innocent American with his “Helicopter Lure.” He is probably better known for his theme song set to the tune of “The Wabash Cannonball.”

ANSWER: Roland Martin

3. These Yankees have been going at it for 25 years, making it one of the longest running fishing shows. Name this show, in which the boys go hunting walleye and various other Yankee fish on various Yankee bodies of water.

ANSWER: In-Fisherman TV

9. FTPE name the rock musicians from their forays into higher education.

(A) Though he's just a dissertation shy of a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Southern California, he's been occupied for a few years as the lead singer of Offspring.

ANSWER: Bryan "Dexter" _Holland_

(B) This lead singer of Weezer got his degree in English from Harvard.

ANSWER: Rivers _Cuomo_

(C) The lead guitarist of Phish, he started at the University of Vermont like his bandmates but transferred to Goddard College to finish his degree.

ANSWER: Ernest Giuseppie "Trey" _Anastasio_ III

10. Give the following movies featuring underwater killers FTPE.

(A) This 1999 film featured three genetically engineered mako sharks who devour Samuel L. Jackson and Stellan Skarsgard. Thomas Jane, Michael Rapaport, Saffron Burrows, and LL Cool J also star.

ANSWER: _Deep Blue Sea_

(B) A killer whale goes berserk after a television crew harpoons its mate and her unborn child in this tragic 1977 movie featuring Richard Harris and Bo Derek.

ANSWER: _Orca_, the Killer Whale

(C) A school of the title fish, having been mutated and bred for use in Vietnam, have escaped into a summer resort area in this 1978 Jaws spoof written by John Sayles. The sequel “The Spawning” was one of James Cameron’s first outings as a director.

ANSWER: _Piranha_

11. Identify the Major League Pitchers having career years FTPE.

(A) This Red Sox hurler has thrown a no-hitter and started the All-Star game since switching from reliever to starter. As of July 20 he was 13-5 with a 2.45 ERA.

ANSWER: Derek _Lowe_

(B) This lone representative of the Blue Jays in the all-star game, called “Doc” by teammates, has gone 12-4 with a 2.71 ERA after spending much of last year in the minors.

ANSWER: Roy _Halladay_

(C) This Atlanta Braves set-up man is currently 7-0 with a 1.32 ERA in 50 games and is a big reason why John Smoltz is assaulting the single-season saves record.

ANSWER: Mike _Remlinger_

12. FTPE identify the following videogames for the Sega Genesis Console

1. Zeus's daughter has been abducted by an evil sorcerer and Zeus resurrects your character to save her.

ANSWER: Altered Beast

2. Build your boxer's attributes by selecting various training methods after a win, or go straight to the top by creating a green monster with the code "Beast"

ANSWER: Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing

3. Last in a series of College Football games named for a famous Stanford and 49ers coach.

ANSWER: Bill Walsh College Football 95 (No Prompt Please...THEY MUST SAY '95.)

13. F5PE, given the characters from the hit TV series In Living Color, name the actor who portrayed them.

1. Anton Jackson, Oswald Bates, Handi-Man

ANSWER: Damon Wayans

2. Trail-Mix-a-Lot, Ace, Carl "The Tooth" Williams, Willy Coyote

ANSWER: Jamie Foxx

3. Main Man, Sugar Ray Leonard, Anorexic Sumo Wrestler

ANSWER: Tommy Davidson

4. Seamus O'Shanty O'Shea, Fresh Meat, Rush Limbaugh

ANSWER: Jay Leggett

5. Ike Turner, Calhoun Tubbs, Loomis Simmons

ANSWER: David Alan Grier

6. Timmy from Lassie '90, Charles Bronson, Reginald Denny

ANSWER: Jim Carrey

14. Identify the popular fiction writers from clues FTPE

(A) His "Bourne Identity" is the basis for the Matt Damon movie. His other works include "Parsifal Mosaic", "Gemini Contenders", and "The Paris Option" completed by Gayle Lynds after his death.

ANSWER: Robert _Ludlum_

(B) His newest novel, "America", features Rear Admiral Jake Grafton trying to recapture a hijacked sub. Other books include "Cuba", "The Intruders", and "Under Siege".

ANSWER: Stephen _Coonts_

(C) His newest novel, "Goliath", is about trouble aboard a U.S. super-sub. His other works include "Domain", based on Mayan mythology, "The Trench", and "Meg" about a prehistoric shark.

ANSWER: Steve _Alten_

15. Given a song frequently credited to Weird Al Yankovic incorrectly, identify the real artist FTPE

1. 50 Ways to Get Bin Laden

ANSWER: Dean and Rog

2. Hello, I Love You, Lets Get Tested for AIDS and What if God Smoked Cannabis?

ANSWER: Bob Rivers

3. Which Backstreet Boy is Gay

ANSWER: MikeBoySlim

16. John Wayne movies FTPE.

(A) Wayne is ex-Confederate cavalry-man Ethan Edwards who tries to find his niece who has been kidnapped by Commanches. Jeffrey Hunter and Ward Bond Star.

ANSWER: The _Searchers_

(B) Wayne is a cattle baron on a historic drive in this Howard Hawks film based on "Mutiny on the Bounty". It co-stars Montgomery Clift and Walter Brennan.

ANSWER: _Red River_

(C) “The Duke” plays this title role opposite Katherine Hepburn in this sequel to "True Grit". It is essentially a re-make of "The African Queen", set in the west.

ANSWER: Rooster _Cogburn_ (and the Lady)

17. Answer the following about the 2002 Triple Crown FTPE.

(A) This horse, owned by the Thoroughbred Corporation and ridden by Victor Espinoza, was the surprise winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, but fell short in the Belmont.

ANSWER: _War Emblem_

(B) The trainer of War Emblem, this man has two other Derby and Preakness winners, Silver Charm and Real Quiet, who failed to win the Belmont.

ANSWER: Bob _Baffert_

(C) This 70-1 long shot, ridden by Edgar Prado, won the Belmont, the horse with the longest odds ever to do so.

ANSWER: _Sarava_

18. FTSNOP, given a description from the official "Crank Yankers" website, identify the puppet.

1. This 16 yr. old cleans tables at Yanker Burger, lives with his grandma, and likes fried chicken, Hawaii, snow globes, and scooters.

ANSWER: Special Ed

2. This 57 yr. old Earl lives in Yankerville Castle and likes a firm ass-slapping...and being wiped..."Double It!"

ANSWER: Niles Standish [accept either name]

3. This 92 yr. old voiced by Jimmy Kimmel likes playing horseshoes with his grandchild, who happens to be gay.

ANSWER: Elmer

4. This unemployed 36 yr. old likes drinking and bonging beer. He also has a tendency to belch while talking on the phone...a lot.

ANSWER: Bobby Fletcher [accept either name]

19. Given items from a menu, name the fast food restaurant FTPE.

1. Jamocha Shake, Market Fresh Sandwiches

ANSWER: Arby's

2. Twister, Honey Barbecue Wings

ANSWER: Kentucky Fried Chicken

3. Champ Burger, Apple Fritters

ANSWER: Checkers

20. Name the comic book villains from their given names FTSNOP.

(A) (5) Norman Osborn

ANSWER: The _Green Goblin_

(B) (10) Selina Kyle

ANSWER: _Catwoman_

(C) (15) Oroku Saki

ANSWER: The _Shredder_

21. FTSNOP, everyone knows that "lol" means "laugh out loud," but what do the following chat room abbreviations mean?

1. 5 points- ttyl

ANSWER: talk to you later

2. 5 points- rofl

ANSWER: rolling on the floor laughing

3. 5 points- lmao

ANSWER: laughing my ass off

4. 15 points - wtf

ANSWER: what the fuck?? (so it's not exactly that hard, but I say give them 15 for saying "fuck")

22. Given the sci-fi book, name the author FTPE.

(A) "Typewriter in the Sky"

ANSWER: L. Ron _Hubbard_

(B) "Heir to the Empire"

ANSWER: Timothy _Zahn_

(C) "Ender's Game"

ANSWER: Orson Scott _Card_

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