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TOSSUPS – ROCK ME SALIERI RC COLA CLASSIC 2007 – UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Dave & September Leach with Robert Zalimas, spares from Drake, USC, and Robert Trent, and introducing Meghan Dennis

1. (RZ) This year’s show led off with a parody of Dreamgirls featuring a trio of men in drag – The Bad Dreams – and continued in that impish spirit. Midway through it, a musical interlude paying tribute to past films was performed by the audience who sang-along to new lyrics of “That’s Entertainment” while holding up supplied pictures of Ethel Merman. Tim Allen was nominated for three awards while M. Night Shyamalan won two for worst director and worst supporting actor for Lady in the Water. For 10 points – name these annual movie awards in which Basic Instinct 2 won four trophies including worst picture of the year.

Answer: 27th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards or Razzie Awards

2. She is the only American vocalist to have been backed up by all four members of The Beatles, and her band was personally requested for the Fab Four's final American tour. The subject of a song by Billy Joel, 'Say Goodbye To Hollywood,' she has recently been in the news concerning a court decision allowing her to collect back payment on the use of her recordings from the 1960's. Often remembered for her duet with Eddie Money on 1986's 'Take Me Home Tonight,' her connection with the original band that bears her name is sometimes lost. FTP identify this woman, the lead singer of The Ronettes.

Answer: Ronnie Spector

3. (RZ) After he was fired from his first head coaching job, he gave serious consideration to leaving the coaching profession and seeking a career change in prison ministry. Born in Jackson, Michigan, he grew up in an academic environment surrounded by a father who was a physiology professor and his mother who taught high school English. Despite this, he was drawn to football and became a star quarterback at the University of Minnesota. When he left in the mid-1970s, he ranked fourth in total offense among all players in the history of the Big Ten conference. He played defensive back in the NFL starring for Chuck Noll’s Steel Curtain defense and led the team with 6 interceptions in 1978. For 10 points – name this head coach who is only the third person to win a Super Bowl as both a player and head coach and who is the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl.

Answer: Tony Dungy

4. (MD/CS) Its website currently features an article on how parents can help their children handle tragic news events – a theme first addressed on-air after the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Characters added during its run included handyman/guitarist Joe Negri and Maggie Stewart, AKA “Mayor Maggie.” Many of its distinctive features were intentional -- its deliberate pace was based on cognitive research; the host stayed in reality separate from the show’s fantasy elements; and the introduction designed to create a familiar period of adjustment and to emphasize the friendly, informal setting by a strategic change of clothing. First airing on February 19, 1968 on the now-defunct NET and remaining on the air till 2001, FTP name this show featuring Mr. McFeely, King Friday XIII, and the famous red trolley.

Answer: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

5. (Drk) TV journalist Linda Ellerbee calls herself one of these in her autobiography, because she is a “blow-dried TV news reporter who doesn’t fully understand the news” that she is trying to report. Five hundred million of these are produced every single year, and according to urban legend, for some reason, they never spoil. Their nutritional content? Trace amounts of 4 B-Vitamins. Their taste? Beef-fat-licious. FTP, name this delicacy produced by Interstate Bakeries Corporation, a golden yellow sponge cake surrounding cream filling.

Answer: Twinkies

6. (RZ) He is the only major league pitcher to strike out the side on nine pitched balls in both the National League and the American League. Such feats prompted former Red Sox first baseman George Scott to remark, “Nobody throws harder than [BLANK]. Not even God.” Although hitters respected him, he never won the Cy Young Award despite the fact that he led the American League in strikeouts 9 times and the National League twice. Interestingly, he holds the all-time records for strikeouts (5,714) and walks (2,795). For 10 points – name this pitcher who recorded 7 no-hitters in a 27-year career and who had his number retired by three teams: California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers.

Answer: Nolan Ryan

7. (RZ) She has been dubbed Britain’s Eminem because of her sharp rapping skills and pasty white skin. She made internet news this past summer when Zach Slow, a fan from San Francisco, raised $10,000 to go on a date with her. Recently signed by Def Jam Records, she became the first British artist to reach #1 on MTV’s Total Request Live. For 10 points – name this pint-sized rapper whose most successful single from her Public Warning cd is “Love Me or Hate Me.”

Answer: Lady Sovereign

8. (RT) He claimed that he fell in love with film when he directed his adaptation of the Kipling poem Fultah Fisher’s Boarding House. In 1933, he tackled interracial romance and imperialism in The Bitter Tea of General Yen. He directed dramas like 1937’s Lost Horizon, but he is better remembered for more amusing fare, like Arsenic & Old Lace, You Can’t Take It with You, and It Happened One Night. FTP, name this director whose most famous film is probably It’s a Wonderful Life.

Answer: Frank R. Capra

9. (MD/CS) It was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2005. It was invented circa 1945 by Eleanor Abbot, while helping younger children and herself recover from polio, and was introduced commercially by Milton Bradley in 1949. Today it’s also available on CD ROM, as a hand-held electronic game, and in an oversized Step-a-tune edition with audio contributions from Grandma Nut, Mr. Mint, and Princess Lolly. FTP name this game where you go through the Lollipop Woods and end at the Candy Castle.

Answer: Candyland

10. (USC) He can be seen in the trailer for Blades of Glory banning the main characters from figure skating. A former president of the Screen Actors Guild, he and wife Bonnie Bartlett famously won Emmys on the same night for playing a married couple on a medical drama. He played Dustin Hoffman’s father in The Graduate, and on Broadway he originated the role of John Adams in 1776. Interestingly, John Adams High School was where another of his characters was principal. FTP, name this actor who voiced KITT on Knight Rider and played Dr. Mark Craig on St. Elsewhere and George Feeny on Boy Meets World.

Answer: William Daniels

11. (RZ) An outstanding football player alongside his good friend Steve Mariucci at Iron Mountain (Michigan) High School, he turned down an offer to coach defensive backs at Cal-State Fullerton in the 1980s to focus on a career as a head basketball coach. After a disappointing loss to a conference rival several years ago in which he felt his players rebounded “like a bunch of wimps,” he returned to his football roots and instituted a “war” rebounding drill in practices in which his players donned football helmets and pads and crashed into each other while snagging missed shots. To inspire his players to take free throw shooting seriously, he is known to stay after practice and shoot over one hundred free throws in a row. For 10 points – name the current head basketball coach at Michigan State University who has taken his teams to four Final Four appearances since 1999.

Answer: Tom Izzo

12. (RZ) It is featured in the movie Career Opportunities where one of the major criticisms of the company is prominently shown – locking flow employees and overnight janitors in the store until their shift ends in the morning. During Hurricane Katrina, it turned over a Baton Rouge store to the Red Cross to use as its command center. In good and bad years, it donates 5 percent of its pretax profits – more than twice the average of corporate America – to charities; that equals about $2 million a week or $101 million a year. For 10 points – name this Minneapolis-based corporate giant that is known for selling products created by designer Isaac Mizrahi and architect Michael Graves, and that is easily identified by a solid, red dot.

Answer: Target

13. (RZ) Formed in 1991, this group is currently Australia’s highest grossing performing act, earning more each year than AC/DC and Nicole Kidman combined. The band originally based their style on a local pub rock band named the Cockroaches, in which two of the band members began their musical career. Appearing regularly on the Disney channel, they teach children how to cross the street, appreciate healthy eating, and conquer the fear of flying with catchy tunes that are hard to forget. Founded by Early Childhood Education students, FTP name this group that teaches children to “point their fingers and do the twist,” featuring Anthony, Murray, Jeff, and Sam who recently replaced Greg as lead singer.

Answer: The Wiggles

14. (RZ) Focusing on top players Ellen Ripstein, Trip Payne, Tyler Hinman, Jon Delfin, and Al Sanders, it is the latest documentary film that focuses on a motley crew of regular folks training for a decidedly restricted competition. Interwoven with the stories of the above players, the movie also includes interviews from such daily players as the Indigo Girls, Jon Stewart, Bill Clinton, and Mike Mussina. Featuring the current New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz, it takes a genial look at the annual New York Times crossword puzzle tournament. For 10 points – name this film that was an official selection of the 2006 Sundance Film Festival as well as the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.

Answer: Wordplay

15. (RZ) He recently has had small roles in the films Old School, The Shaggy Dog, The Benchwarmers, and Full of It. As He earned a basketball scholarship to Montana State University in the early 1980s and upon graduation became a play-by-play commentator for the Savannah (Georgia) Spirits of the Continental Basketball Association from 1986-1988. host of his own television show, he introduced himself to the Wild Cherry hit “Play That Funky Music” and often referred to himself in the third person as “the Craiggers” and “Kilby.” An anchor on SportsCenter from 1993-1996, FTP name this TV personality replaced by Craig Ferguson on The Late Late Show and Jon Stewart on The Daily Show.

Answer: Craig Kilborn

16. (MD/CS) There is a thirty-foot sheet metal likeness of him in Fort Smith, Arkansas, refurbished in 1990, while he also tops fenceposts in Suffolk, VA. He was drawn by a 14-year-old boy in Virginia named Antonio Gentile in 1916 for a prize of 5 dollars. Meeting the approval of company founder Amadeo Obici, two years later he appeared in the Saturday Evening Post; a commercial artist added the top hat, monocle, white gloves, and cane. Described in his latest commercial as a “Mighty Good Man”, for 10 points name this venerable food mascot for Planters.

Answer: Mr. Peanut [sorry, but do not accept Mr. Peanuts]

17. (RZ) He grew up in a Mennonite family in Pennsylvania and began racing mountain bikes as a teen. On that circuit, he gained a reputation as a tough competitor and once finished a race on his tire rims. In 1999, he switched to road racing where he became known for his powering rides over steep mountains. After a grueling 2004 race, comedienne and racing fan Robin Williams dubbed him the “baddest mofo of the mountains.” The highlight of his victory this past summer was his sensational ride in stage 17, when his solo breakaway over the French mountains beat the field by nearly six minutes. For 10 points – name this cyclist who won the 2006 Tour de France and who may be forced to forfeit the victory after he tested positive for steroids.

Answer: Floyd Landis

18. (MB) While under development, this game was originally planned for release for PDAs under the title “Your Garden.” The developers brought the number of colorful eponymous creatures down from over 160 to around 60, each one of which has a unique courtship mini-game and mating dance. Humans in this game include the sleazy builder Wily and the shop owner Costalot. In keeping with its target audience, an animated series of the same name was developed for 4Kids TV in late 2006. FTP, identify this recent Xbox 360 game developed by Rare, starring creatures typically found at Mexican children's parties.

Answer: Viva Piñata

19. On the big screen she played Patti, a member of musical act The Barbusters alongside her brother, portrayed by Michael J. Fox, in the movie "Light of Day." On the small screen, she played Felicia Martins, an Immortal on the television series "Highlander;" she also sang the theme song of "Freaks and Geeks." Successful U.S. singles include covers of "Crimson and Clover" in 1982 and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" in 1990, as well as 1988's "I Hate Myself For Loving You;" but she's best known for a 1982 single that spent seven weeks at #1: "I Love Rock and Roll." FTP who is this lead singer of The Blackhearts?

Answer: Joan Jett

20. (RT) In 1945, he defeated Grindelwald. Not long ago, while destroying a ring once owned by Marvolo Gaunt, he severely injured his hand. With Nicolas Flamel, he helped discover 12 uses for dragon blood. His brother is the bartender at the Hog’s Head in Hogsmeade. It was he who helped recruit Tom Riddle but then ensured that Riddle was not hired at Hogwarts. FTP, name this founder of the Order of the Phoenix who was the headmaster of Hogwarts when Harry Potter first arrived.

Answer: Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

21. (USC) In the mid-1990s, Stan Caffy bought it in a yard sale, and it hung in his garage for 10 years. Then, in 2006, his wife pressured him to clean out the garage, and so he donated it to a thrift store in Nashville. Michael Sparks bought it there for $2.48 and eventually sold it for $477,650. A similar story happened in 1989, when a painting bought for $4 in a flea market in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, turned out to have an original copy of it inside the frame. That copy, printed by John Dunlap, was bought by Donald Scheer for $2.42 million in 1991 and later by Internet entrepreneur David Hayden and TV producer Norman Lear for $8.14 million in 2000. FTP, perhaps you should be checking your attic right now for a copy of what historical document, written in 1776?

Answer: the Declaration of Independence

22. (USC) He first attempts to stir up trouble by mixing up two orders at Bennigan’s and stealing both the eraser and the backup eraser from his classroom. Fed up at not being noticed, he then commandeers the Jumbotron at Coors Field and, along with his hamster minions, announces a plan to flood the world using a lawn sprinkler. When this fails, his “final solution” is to use aerosol cans to deplete the ozone layer. Later schemes, such as blocking out the sun and cutting the head off the town statue, are abandoned because his sidekick Dougie – aka General Disarray – informs him that “The Simpsons already did it.” FTP, name this evil alter ego of the character of Butters on South Park.

Answer: Professor Chaos (prompt on “Butters”)

BONI – ROCK ME SALIERI RC COLA CLASSIC 2007 – UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Dave & September Leach with Robert Zalimas, spares from Drake, USC, and Robert Trent, and introducing Meghan Dennis

1. (USC) Given their Razzie nomination, movie and year, name the actor for ten points. If you need an Oscar nomination, movie and year, you'll get five.

1. (10) Razzie: Worst Supporting Actor, The Country Bears (2002);

(5) Oscar: Best Supporting Actor, Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Answer: Christopher Walken

2. (10) Razzie: Worst Screenplay, The Postman (1997);

(5) Oscar: Best Adapted Screenplay, L.A. Confidential (1997)

Answer: Brian Helgeland

3. (10) Razzie: Worst Actor and Worst Screen Couple (with his bear suit), The Wicker Man (2006);

(5) Oscar: Best Actor, Adaptation (2002)

Answer: Nicolas Cage

2. Identify the following television starships from a description (5-10-20-30):

i. For many years, Commander Worf made his quarters aboard this prototype warship assigned to Deep Space Nine; it had a cloaking device unique among Federation ships.

Answer: U.S.S. Defiant

ii. The Firefly class transport, on the Fox series “Firefly,” under the command of Captain Malcolm Reynolds.

Answer: Serenity

iii. The colony ship aboard which the Robinsons became 'Lost In Space.'

Answer: Jupiter 2

iv. A creature called a Leviathan, this is the name of the living ship aboard which the characters in 'Farscape' travel.

Answer: Moya

3. "Gunter glieben glauten globen;" we've always wanted to start a bonus like that. Hey, it worked well for these guys! Identify the bands from clues (10 each):

i. This band's producer, Mutt Lange, gets credit for coining the gibberish. It was first heard at the beginning of their song "Rock of Ages," from the 1983 album "Pyromania."

Answer: Def Leppard

ii. The phrase later appeared at the beginning of this band's song, "Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)."

Answer: The Offspring

iii. This J-pop band's "Call Me What You Like," on their 2006 album "Splurge," also opens with the phrase.

Answer: Puffy Amiyumi (accept Puffy, as that's their name in Japan. Do not accept Hi-Hi Puffy Amiyumi, as that's the name of the Cartoon Network series that features the band)

4. (RZ) For the stated number of points, answer the following questions about athletic numbers in the NBA :

For 10 points, this former Harlem Globetrotter and energetic bachelor had his number 13 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Answer: Wilt Chamberlain

For 10 points – This team, whose current lineup includes Grant Hill, Dwight Howard, and Jameer Nelson, retired number 6 in honor of their fans – the Sixth Man.

Answer: Orlando Magic (accept either)

C. At the end of last season, Kobe Bryant expressed his desire to wear his old high school number. For 5 points per answer – What was Kobe Bryant’s original NBA number and what number did he change it to this year?

Answer: 8 (original number) and 24 (new number)

5. (MD/CS) Introduced to the mass market in 1973, these characters have represented McDonald’s ever since…. Well, some of them, anyway. FTPE:

A) This friend of Ronald’s looks like a large, purple gumdrop. He is known for his smiling face and demeanor and his one-word expression “duh”.

Answer: Grimace

B) This character runs around in a cape and mask stealing his favorite menu item, like there were a lot of options.

Answer: Hamburglar

C) Phased out due to a lawsuit over his resemblance to H.R. Pufnstuf, the 1970’s saw this Ronald friend with a large cheeseburger head, a black tophat and a diplomatic sash.

Answer: Mayor McCheese

6. Three different actors have portrayed Jack Ryan in movies based on the novels on Tom Clancy. As it happens, three different women have played Jack's wife, Cathy. Identify those actresses from clues (10 each):

i. Cathy has but one line at the beginning of "The Hunt For Red October;" she was played by this actress better known as Dr. Beverly Crusher from "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

Answer: Gates McFadden

ii. This actress played Cathy in both "Patriot Games" and "Clear and Present Danger;" she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her performance as the wife of Michael Douglas' character in "Fatal Attraction."

Answer: Anne Archer

iii. As "The Sum of All Fears" was set before their marriage, this model and actress played Jack's girlfriend Cathy. Off-screen, she is known as the recent love interest of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Answer: Bridget Moynahan

7. (USC) FTPE, name these members of Bruce Springsteen’s backing E Street Band.

A member of the E Street Band since 1974, this drummer has served since 1993 as the bandleader on Late Night With Conan O’Brien.

Answer: Max Weinberg

Since 1999, this guitar and mandolin player has answered to another New Jersey “Boss” as Silvio Dante on The Sopranos.

Answer: Steven Van Zandt

One of the Three Most Important People in the World in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, this saxophonist used his sonorous voice to narrate the Simpsons Christmas episode “Grift of the Magi.”

Answer: Clarence Clemons

8. Just look at this bonus, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise, including thirty points and a jade dog! All this can be yours if you know the following about "Wheel of Fortune" FTSNOP.

i. For five points, who began hosting the network version of "Wheel" in 1981, and has been the only host of the syndicated version since its debut in 1983?

Answer: Pat Sajak

ii. For five points, Sajak followed what original host of "Wheel," who hosted the network version of the show from its debut in 1975? That host's only two gigs to last longer were as the host of "Love Connection" and "Scrabble."

Answer: Chuck Woolery

iii. Pat Sajak left the network version of "Wheel" in 1989 to pursue his ill-fated late night talk show. FTP, what San Diego Chargers placekicker and ulcerative colitis sufferer hosted the show for six months until its cancellation by NBC?

Answer: Rolf Benirschke

iv. Less than three weeks after its cancellation, CBS began broadcasting "Wheel" with what "Entertainment Tonight" cohost at the helm?

Answer: Bob Goen

9. "Pitfall!" is considered the best selling game for the Atari 2600, having sold over four million copies. In the game, the player controls Pitfall Harry in his quest to find treasure in the jungle. For five points apiece, in what four forms does that treasure appear? You'll earn an extra five points for identifying all four items, plus five more points for naming them from least valuable to most valuable (in terms of points, that is).

Answer: Money bag, silver bar, gold bar, diamond ring

10. Answer the following questions about people unwelcome to perform on "Saturday Night Live" FTPE:

i. In November, 1982, what comedian left it to the viewing audience to vote via a 900 number whether he should be banned for life from the show? The ayes had it.

Answer: Andy Kaufman

ii. Reportedly, NBC still refuses to lend out footage of what singer's 1992 performance? She has not been invited back after ripping a picture of Pope John Paul II at the end of her act.

Answer: Sinead O'Connor

iii. What band was banned after the they smashed their instruments and member DJ Muggs lit a joint at the end of the night's second single, "I Ain't Goin' Out Like That?"

Answer: Cypress Hill

11. (RZ) The 40/40 Club is not only Jay-Z’s sports bar in Manhattan, but an exclusive Major League Baseball record that is only held by four players. It designates 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season.

A. For 10 points – name the then-Nationals-now-Cubs leftfielder who joined the club in September 2006.

Answer: Alfonso Soriano

B. For 10 points each – name any 2 of the 3 remaining players that hold the record. Two of them are still active, and the third thinks he should be.

Answer: Jose Canseco (1988); Barry Bonds (1996); and Alex Rodriguez or A-Rod (1998)

12. And now: a bonus that takes seven years to digest. Identify the company that manufactures the following brands of chewing or bubble gum on a 10-5 basis:

i. 10: Bazooka

i. 5: This company is better known as a producer of baseball cards.

Answer: Topps

ii. 10: Bubble Yum

ii. 5: This world's largest chocolate manufacturer makes Kit-Kats and Almond Joys, among others.

Answer: Hershey

iii. 10: Big League Chew

iii. 5: This gum giant also makes Juicy Fruit and Big Red

Answer: W.M. Wrigley, Jr. Company

13. (Drk) It doesn't matter what age you are, but Cartoon Network comes out with some quality shows, and I'm not talking about Adult Swim. FTPE, name the daytime animated show from a brief description.

a. Death loses a limbo contest and is essentially tormented by the two children that beat him.

Answer: The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

[also accept Grim and Evil – it started as half of a hybrid show, the other half of which was dreadful]

b. Abigail Lincoln, Wallabee Beetles, Kuki Sanban, Hoagie Gillian, Jr., and Nigel Uno conduct covert operations from their headquarters in a tree house.

Answer: Codename: Kids Next Door

c. This series’ the main character, Adam Lyon, is the only human attendee at Charles Darwin Middle School.

Answer: My Gym Partner is a Monkey

14. Answer the following about conspiracy theories FTPE. But keep your voices down; THEY'RE listening.

i. The United States Navy denies that any tests were performed on the U.S.S. Eldrige in 1943 in an attempt to make the destroyer invisible; believers think the ship was accidentally teleported to Norfolk as part of what experiment?

Answer: The Philadelphia Experiment

ii. Former Speaker of the House Tom Foley is one of the current three chairmen of what organization, founded in 1973? Created to forge closer ties between Europe, Pacific Asia, and North America, believers think it's a conspiracy to control the United States government.

Answer: The Trilateral Commission

iii. Believers think the United States Air force stores and reverse engineers alien spacecraft at what numerically designated location, part of Nellis Air Force Range in southern Nevada?

Answer: Area 51

15. 5-10-20-30-hut!: Did each of the following quarterbacks win the Heisman Trophy, get selected as the first overall pick in the NFL draft, both, or neither?

i. Dan Marino?

Answer: Neither (4th in Heisman voting in 1981, selected #27 by the Dolphins in the 1983 draft.)

ii. Ty Detmer?

Answer: Heisman Trophy (1990; Detmer was deemed too small for the NFL and was selected in the ninth round of the 1992 draft.)

iii. Vinny Testaverde?

Answer: Both (He won the 1986 Heisman and was selected #1 by the Buccaneers in 1987)

iv. Michael Vick?

Answer: NFL #1 draft pick (2001; Vick finished 3rd and 6th in Heisman voting in 1999 and 2000)

16. With apologies to Edmund Hillary, this bonus was written because they're not there. Identify the following fictional mountains on a 5-10-20-30 basis.

i. The Elves call it Orodruin, meaning "Fire Mountain." Created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Sauron forged The One Ring in the fires of what volcano?

Answer: Mount Doom

ii. Famous descriptions of this mountain were released by Harry McClintock, Burl Ives and Dorsey Burnette. What is the name of this hobo's paradise, featuring dogs with rubber teeth, cigarette trees, and a lake of whiskey?

Answer: Big Rock Candy Mountain

iii. The Worldstone, which keeps Heaven and Hell separated from Sanctuary, is kept at the peak of this mountain. What summit from the Diablo universe is also the name of that video game's official website?

Answer: Mount Arreat (DNA Mount Ararat)

iv. Mountains by this name can be found in California, Florida, Japan and France, each featuring a runaway train themed rollercoaster. What is this name familiar to Disney amusement park patrons?

Answer: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

17. Mmm...fictional. What are the names of the following movie restaurants (10 each)?

i. The Chicago restaurant owned by Toula's family in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding?"

Answer: Dancing Zorba's

ii. The eponymous restaurant owned by Lisa's father in "Coming to America?"

Answer: McDowell's

iii. The 1950's themed restaurant whose dance contest is won by Vincent and Mia in "Pulp Fiction?"

Answer: Jack Rabbit Slims

18. Put thirty points in your team's pocket by answering the following questions about billiards FTPE:

i. Perhaps coming from the Portuguese word for star fruit, what is the term for a shot in which the cue ball bounces off one ball or a cushion into the target ball?

Answer: carom (from the word carambola)

ii. From the Old French word meaning "club," what is the name of the shot made by striking the cue ball off center with cue held almost vertically? This causes the cue to curve around an obstacle to its target.

Answer: masse

iii. What is the name of the line behind which opening shots with the cue ball are made? This name is more familiar as a pitching term in baseball.

Answer: balk line

19. FTSNOP answer the following about one of the most famous pinch hits in Major League Baseball history:

(5) The home run that won Game 1 of the 1988 World Series was delivered by what knee-injured Dodgers outfielder?

Answer: Kirk Gibson

(5) Gibson's home run was hit off what pitcher, elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility?

Answer: Dennis Eckersley

(10) For ten points, Gibson came to the plate after Eckersley walked what other outfielder, a free agent bought from Oakland one month before the team bought Gibson?

Answer: Mike Davis

(10) For ten points, the whole scene was reminiscent of Game 5 of the 1984 World Series, in which Gibson hit a three run homer off what Padres closer?

Answer: Rich "Goose" Gossage

20. (USC) In 1963, the film The List of Adrian Messenger was released with a gimmick: 5 of the biggest male stars of the time made cameo appearances, heavily made up and in disguise, and the audience was challenged to guess who they were. F5PE and a bonus 5 for all correct, name these men, all of whom starred in either From Here to Eternity, Spartacus, or The Night of the Hunter.

Answer: Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Robert Mitchum

21. (USC) A gamer is you! Answer the following about RPG characters from clues FTPE:

1. This quirky bird sits atop Mt. Noob and helps new Adventurers learn the ropes after they first enter the Kingdom of Loathing.

Answer: The Toot Oriole

2. This high elf mage is the author of the in-game book Commentaries on the Mysterium Xarxes and the mastermind behind the assassination of Emperor Uriel Septim in The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.

Answer: Mankar Camoran

3. This monstrous sorceress ruled the continent of Esthar as a dictator before being defeated and placed into suspended animation in outer space by Laguna and Dr. Odine.

Answer: Adel

22. (USC) You may remember him as rogue electrician “Slippery Pete” from the “Frogger” episode of Seinfeld, but Swedish actor Peter Stormare has been ubiquitous recently. Answer these questions about him FTPE.

Stormare played mob boss John Abruzzi until being killed off earlier this season on this FOX drama.

Answer: Prison Break

Stormare plays a creepy psychiatrist in this 2007 psychological thriller starring Sandra Bullock.

Answer: Premonition

Stormare stars as “Wolfgang” in the “Un-pimp mein auto” series of commercials for this German car company.

Answer: Volkswagen (accept “V-dub”)

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