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1. A fumble forced by this player was returned for a touchdown by Shane Ray in the 2014 Cotton Bowl. During that year’s Senior Bowl, this player unsuccessfully attempted to switch from his natural position to linebacker. This player was taken one pick after Ahmad Dixon and only seven picks before the last pick in the 2014 NFL draft, despite being named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in his last year at Missouri. The St. Louis Rams selected, for 10 points, what first openly gay draftee in the NFL?Answer: Michael Sam2. This musician used a recurring joke from Arrested Development to title her debut album, Marry Me. This former member of The Polyphonic Spree recorded the album Love This Giant with Talking Heads singer David Byrne. On one song, this woman sings about “what I saw through the blinds”, which appears on an album whose cover depicts this woman on a white throne flanked by her initials. For 10 points, name this musician, the stage name of Annie Clark, whose self-titled 2014 album featured the single “Birth In Reverse”.Answer: St. Vincent (accept Annie Clark before mention)3. A song by The Lonely Island notes that “a lotta cats is outta line” and should be punched in this place. An early episode of The Middle named for these objects depicts Sue’s desire for one of them made by Citizens of Humanity. Elton John’s song “Tiny Dancer” opens with a line about this kind of “baby”, while another song titled for this type of apparel notes “I will love you ‘til the end of time, I will wait a million years” and is sung by Lana Del Rey. For 10 points, name this often blue article of clothing made of denim.Answer: jeans (accept blue jeans)4. The first expansion pack to this game, subtitled Expedition, added several new maps, including Runoff and Swampland. Vice Admiral Graves is the head of the IMC, one of the factions of this game, which takes place in a region of space known as The Frontier. This game features a Smart Pistol, which can lock onto multiple targets at once, and is the first release by Respawn Entertainment. For 10 points, name this 2014 shooter featuring combat between pilots in and out of giant mech suits.Answer: Titanfall5. This drama features the sociopath Erica Flynn, who engineers her escape from prison by hiring a fake guard to pick her up from a furlough. The primary antagonist for the first six seasons of this television show was a serial killer known for over 70 murders and “The Face” who was revealed to be Napa County Sheriff Thomas McAllister. The murderer also known as “Red John” was hunted on, for 10 points, what series about former con man Patrick Jane who turns to police work to track down the killer of his wife and daughter?Answer: The Mentalist6. This man was once a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, though he abandoned its principles after a schism. His pseudonyms include Coach Genghis, Stephano and Al Funcoot. It is implied that this character, who has an eye tattoo on his ankle, started a fire that killed the parents of the protagonists of the series in which he appears, though this is never confirmed by Lemony Snicket. For 10 points, name this unibrowed villain who pursues the Baudelaire (boh-de-LAIR) orphans across 13 books in a Series of Unfortunate Events. Answer: Count Olaf7. The first episode of this series was the lead-out program to Super Bowl XLIV (44) and depicted Larry O'Donnell. A controversial episode of this show depicted Doug Guller giving a waitress free breast implants. The mayor of Pittsburgh appeared on another episode of this show, in which he struggles to operate a chainsaw. In that episode, a refuse (ref-YOOS) worker is given $35,000 by the mayor, who wore a long wig and a fake beard. For 10 points, name this series that features an executive evaluating their employees in disguise.Answer: Undercover Boss8. This name is shared by the otherwise distinct protagonists of the Breath of Fire RPG series. A character with this name defeated Tengu in Dead or Alive 2, though that character is better known for another series in which he wields the Dragon Sword. Another character with this name wears a sleeveless karate uniform and a red headband and is the sparring partner and rival of Ken Masters. For 10 points, identify this name of both the protagonist of several Ninja Gaiden games and a central figure of the Street Fighter series.Answer: Ryu (accept Ryu Hayabusa)9. This celebrity co-designed ‘Femme’, a collection of clothes, and she is the author of the novels Elixir, Devoted and True. This American actress and singer played parts in the films Agent Cody Banks, A Cinderella Story, and Beauty and the Briefcase. She has released the albums Metamorphosis and Dignity. She has dated Joel Madden from Good Charlotte, and she has a son with Canadian NHL player Mike Comrie. For 10 points, name this former teen star known playing the role of Lizzie McGuire.Answer: Hilary Duff (Prompt on ‘Duff’)10. This product was created by Exxon engineer Andy Hildebrand, and at the 2009 Grammys, Death Cab For Cutie wore ribbons in protest of the use of it. A web series by the Gregory Brothers used this product to modify the news. One prominent use of this software appeared on Cher’s 1998 single “Believe”. Jay-Z recorded a song proclaiming the death of this, which was used prominently on Kanye West’s 808’s and Heartbreak. For 10 points, name this pitch-correction program also used by Lil Wayne and T-Pain.Answer: Auto-Tune (accept stuff like pitch-correction before mention)11. Jasper Felder won the first six of these events, while the winner in 2014 was Marco Dallago of Austria. In 2015, this event added additional competitions called the Riders Cup, and its final will be held in Edmonton, Ontario. Competitors in this event are not allowed to intentionally slow down or trip any of their opponents, including by pulling on their jerseys. This event bears similarities to snowboard cross, though it is typically played by hockey players. For 10 points, name this downhill ice skating event sponsored by Red Bull.Answer: Red Bull Crashed Ice (prompt on ‘ice cross downhill’, do not accept or prompt on ‘Crushed Ice’)12. This man married the daughter of Arthur Miller after meeting her during the filming of an adaptation of The Crucible. This actor’s first Oscar was awarded for his portrayal of Christy Brown in My Left Foot. After a hiatus from acting in which he pursued shoemaking, this actor portrayed Bill “The Butcher” Cutting in Gangs of New York, and received further praise for his starring role in There Will Be Blood. For 10 points, name this only man to win three Best Actor Oscars, most recently for his role in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln.Answer: Daniel Day-Lewis (prompt on partial last name)13. A David Bowie song with this name warns that you “can’t say no” to the title phrase. In Metal Gear Solid 4, a team of female PMC operatives was collectively known by this phrase. A TV show with this name centers on Cat Chandler, a detective played by Kristin Kreuk (‘crook’). Another song with this title by Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion appears in a 1991 film of the same name and describes a “tale as old as time”. For 10 points, name this phrase that titles that Disney film about Belle and a transformed prince.Answer: Beauty and the Beast14. A comic book epilogue to this series revealed that its protagonist completed his mission when his arch nemesis wasn’t looking. Two of this show’s main characters are the children of the inventor of SuperToast, Professor Membrane. Other characters on this show include a pair of planetary leaders known as the Almighty Tallest, and a malfunctioning robot that wears a green dog suit named GIR (gurr). For 10 points, name this Nickelodeon series about a namesake alien sent on a mission to conquer Earth.Answer: Invader Zim15. A 2007 web series hosted by Trip Fisk was titled “Cautionary Tales of” these objects. The Green Destiny is one of these objects in a 2000 Ang Lee film. In the Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Hadhafang is one of these objects, which is owned by Arwen. On Game of Thrones, a large one of these objects known as “Ice” is made of Valyrian (val-EER-ee-an) Steel and is used to kill Ned Stark. Kill Bill saw The Bride wield a Hattori Hanzo (HON-zo) variety of, for 10 points, what type of weapons exemplified by Excalibur?Answer: swords (anti-prompt on specific types of swords)16. This player began his high school career at a school that did not have a gymnasium, Perspectives Charter School in Chicago. Despite a 1-for-10 shooting performance in hte championship game, this man was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2012 NCAA Men’s basketball tournament while playing for Kentucky. This player was the #1 pick in that year’s NBA draft, and has a unique facial feature that gives him his nickname, “The Brow”. For 10 points, name this power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans.Answer: Anthony Davis17. In this comic book series, the phone numbers for Cutts the Butcher and Marlinspike Hall are frequently misdialed. Overbearing insurance salesman Jolyon Wagg appears in this series as a clueless tourist who encounters the main characters in exotic places. In “Red Reckham’s Treasure” Professor Calculus is introduced, and in “The Crab With The Golden Claws” Captain Haddock makes his first appearance. For 10 points, name these Belgian comic books that follow a young boy reporter with a trademark quiff in his hair, and his dog Snowy.Answer: The Adventures of Tintin18. John Oliver noted that one popular application of this trend “tastes like a candle”. Restaurant chain Umami Burger introduced a burger of this variety in 2014, and Oreo cookies of this variety were also introduced that year. A limited edition release of Pringles was derided as one of the worst examples of the use of this flavor, which is far more popular when used as part of a drink that includes cinnamon and nutmeg. For 10 points, name this flavor that describes a popular seasonal latte offered every autumn at Starbucks.Answer: pumpkin spice (accept pumpkin spice latte; prompt on ‘pumpkin’)19. The protagonist of this film says that “it's not as if I have anybody waiting for me at home” to a character played by Cathryn de Prume. The beginning of this film depicts that protagonist’s divorce from her husband Paul, as well as the death of her mother. This movie is based on the autobiographical second book by Cheryl Strayed. For 10 points, name this 2014 drama that follows a solo journey on the Pacific Crest Trail stretching from Oregon to California, starring Reese Witherspoon.Answer: Wild20. One work by this artist samples a video of a woman yelling at skateboarders. This artist was the vocalist of the band From First to Last before pursuing a solo career. The mobile app Alien Ride revealed this musician’s first full-length album, which features Chance the Rapper on the song “Coast is Clear”. This musician has collaborated with Sirah (SY-ra) on several songs, including “Kyoto” and “Bangarang”. For 10 points, identify this electronic music producer behind the 2014 album Recess and the EP Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.Answer: Skrillex ................
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