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F.O.G.H.A.T. 2002: Less Chat, More Hat

Missouri-Rolla, October 20, 2002

Packet #9

Questions by Jeremy White and Ben Lea (TU 3, 12, 19; B 2, 8, 19)

Toss-ups

1. Betsy Jobs and Arlene Lorenzo become separated from their tour group and are appointed official White House dog walkers after a chance encounter with Checkers. By the time Will Ferrel and Bruce McCulloch show up playing Woodward and Bernstein, the girls have grown disenchanted with their new boss and agree to help the reporters dig up dirt. For ten points, name this 1999 comedy that portrays the previously undocumented influence on the Nixon administration’s downfall of two ditzy teens played by Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst.

_Dick_

2. In December of 2000, their drummer, Danny Carey, recommended "a thorough study and utilization of the underlying geometry of the Temple of Solomon” for anyone purchasing their next record. That next record was finally released in May of 2001 after the resolution of a lengthy court battle with their label Volcano following the release of their 1996 classic, Aenima. For ten points, name this progressive metal band whose song “Schism” originated from that long awaited album, Lateralus.

_Tool_

3. According to legend, Tim Raines conceived this nickname upon first sight of a rookie teammate on the 1988 Montreal Expos.  The next year, the player tagged with this nickname was traded to Seattle as part of a package for Mark Langston, and it went with him from Seattle to Houston and

Arizona.  For ten points, give this nickname, applied 15 years ago to 6 foot 10 inch Randy Johnson.

_Big Unit_

4. He was paralyzed by a radiation accident and subsequently lived a miserable existence on Starbase 12 only able to communicate through a single blinking light. He is unexpectedly taken back to the site of a past close call when a former subordinate kidnaps him aboard his former ship and flies him to Talos IV, which is not to be visited under penalty of death. For ten points, name this one-time Enterprise commander played by Jeffrey Hunter in the rejected original pilot for Star Trek and in reused footage in the two-part original series episode “The Menagerie”.

Christopher _Pike_

5. In Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition, upon reaching the ninth level, spellcasters can begin to craft these devices without charges that have unique magic powers. Example names include immovable, wonder, python, flame extinguishing, withering, viper, flailing, and lordly might. For ten points, name these scepter-like magic items common in role-playing.

_Rod_s

6. The Interact SV244 Cyclone 3D. The Suncom IFX 4000. The Thrustmaster Cougar. The Saitek JI3G Cyborg 3D Gold. The Gravis Destroyer Aftershock. The Logitech Wingman Extreme. The Microsoft Sidewinder. The aforementioned are all, for ten points, what type of computer accessory used to control action in video games.

_Joystick_

7. He was first referred to by name in the episode “Black Widower.” Although he has been pulled over in a car with a license plate reading “EX CON,” “GR8 68” is the plate on his beloved sports car “Lil’ Bandit.” His long list of crimes includes running street games of three-card monte, posing as a wallet inspector, driving off with the Kwik-E-Mart and robbing Moe’s. For ten points, name this perpetual criminal on The Simpsons.

_Snake_

8. While protesting Ludacris, Bill O’Reilly mentioned this man’s name when asked if any R&B or hip-hop star would be an acceptable pitchman for a major company. The comment shows O’Reilly’s stereo is an R&B no-spin zone since this man has not released a major label album of new material since 1982’s A Change Has Come. Although his real name is Ernest Evans, Dick Clark’s wife suggested his stage name as a play on “Fats Domino.” For ten points, name this king of the dance craze record whose 1960s hits included “Limbo Rock”, “The Fly” and “The Twist.”

_Chubby Checker_

9. Franz Liszt’s mistress Marie D’Agoult in Impromptu. The voice of Sophie, the dowager Empress’s lady in waiting in Anastasia. Aqua, a domestic robot who falls for Andy Kaufman’s Val in Heartbeeps. Lily in the 1982 version of Annie. For ten points, name this long time Broadway actress who played the aforementioned film roles as well as Marie who becomes Mrs. Navin Johnson in The Jerk.

Bernadette _Peters_

10. Bobby Labonte’s, Dale Jarrett’s and Bill Elliott’s are all 6.5 inches long while Jeff Gordon’s is only 6.25 inches long. They are hung at different angles for different occasions, like 70 degrees at Talladega and 55 degrees at Daytona.  All of them are 57 inches wide.  For ten points, identify this device that provides additional down force to the rear of all Winston Cup stock cars.

_Spoiler_

11. He started his own studio in 1935 after learning his trade at Bray, Disney and Universal. His marriage to Grace Stafford was instrumental to creation of his most famous character, because he was inspired by a pesky animal that annoyed him during his honeymoon and because Grace gave the character its distinctive laugh. For ten points, name this creator of Andy Panda, Oswald Rabbit, Chilly Willy and Woody Woodpecker.

Walter _Lantz_

12. His film career includes producing this year’s Brown Sugar, acting in "She's Having a Baby", and playing a servant in Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time" video. His self-named foundation supports technology centers in urban areas, college scholarships for children with troubling socio-economic backgrounds, AIDS research, and men's health research & awareness. Of course, he's probably most famous the Most Oustanding Player of the 1979 NCAA men’s basketball tournament for Michigan State and for winning three MVP awards for the LA Lakers, where he became one of greatest point guards in history.

Magic _Johnson_

13. It ends with a gender-altered cover of the Phil Spector-penned classic “Then He Kissed Me” and begins with “I Stole Your Love.” Key tracks in between include the jailbait anthem “Christine Sixteen” and the tribute to groupie art projects, “Plaster Caster.” For ten points, name this 1977 Kiss album with a title track in which Paul Stanley’s baby is invited to pull the trigger of the title object.

_Love Gun_

14. In 2002, Norwegian officials were forced to pass a restraining order keeping fans at least 50 feet away from Keiko, who is best known for playing this character in a 1993 film and its two sequels, which were subtitled “The Adventure Home” and “The Rescue.” For ten points, name this killer whale who escapes a theme park with the help of young Jesse as the title character of a 1993 Simon Wincer film.

_Willy_ Accept _Free Willy_

15. “When you put it on, something happens,” was the advertising slogan of this division of Aris Industries that today sells its products in Sportsman, Core Essentials, Modern Ease and Top Grade leather styles. For ten points, name this outerwear brand that became an 80s icon with its signature collarless jacket.

_Members Only_

16. The first chapter begins with the lead character in a normal day’s work attempting to apprehend 350-pound Trenton man Martin Paulson. The main plot kicks off when the protagonist’s mother’s neighbor Mabel Markowitz asks for help tracking down granddaugher Evelyn Soder. The mysterious Cuban bond agent Ranger and on-again off-again boyfriend Morelli help Stephanie Plum on the case. For ten points, name this novel from Janet Evanovich, a follow-up to Seven Up.

_Hard Eight_

17. Spin Magazine’s wrap-up on the Bonaroo festival says this duo did “…their best to bum out the peace-lovin’ crowd…” but they only “…get the masses twirling faster” with songs like “Spinal Meningitis (Got Me Down)” and “Piss Up a Rope”. For ten points, name this act that displayed their warped sensibilities on albums like 12 Golden Country Greats and Chocolate and Cheese.

_Ween_

18. The title character’s family includes a grandmother known as the “pit beef queen of Baltimore, a father who runs a failing bar and a mother who operates a thrift shop where she can dispense advice to the homeless. While working his tedious shifts at a sandwich shop, he engages in a hobby that soon make him the toast of Manhattan’s cultural elite. For ten points, name this surprisingly tame John Waters spoof about the art world featuring Edward Furlong as an amateur photographer.

_Pecker_

19. This team’s Jason Taylor was recently named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for a six-tackle, two-sack performance against the Denver Broncos. Coming into FOGHAT, this team ranks sixth in total offense and defense. Forty percent of the 120 points scored against this team this season were in their one loss to the Chiefs. For ten points, name this team currently holding first place in the AFC East.

_Miami_ and/or _Dolphins_

20. His part-time jobs as a teen including helping his mother Louisa Arcola run a Milwaukee apartment building, working at his cousin’s garage and a stint as assistant manager at Arnold’s. He struggled at school, so cousin Arthur Fonzarelli arranged for him to be tutored by a friend’s younger sister, a girl with whom he would later form a rock band in Chicago and eventually marry. For ten points, name this character portrayed by Scott Baio on Happy Days and loved by Joanie in the title of a spinoff sitcom.

_Chachi_

21. This band became a phenomenon in Japan, which is where their live album “Raw Like Sushi” was recorded. Their self-titled debut album focused primarily on the shredding of bass player Billy Sheahan and lead guitarist Paul Gilbert, but their biggest US hit was the almost folky ballad that closed their album Lean Into It. For ten points, name this band best known for the 1991 single “To Be With You.”

_Mr. Big_

FOGHAT 2002: Packet #9

Bonus

1. Name these classic funk songs given a description for ten points each.

a. The only Oscar winner for Best Song even remotely eligible for this bonus, it was the only number one hit for Isaac Hayes.

Theme from _Shaft_

b. This James Brown track tells of a young boy watching his sister do her “out of sight dance” while waiting for his mama to come quick and give him the title candy.

_Licking Stick_ or _Licking Stick Licking Stick_

c. This is the title track of Parliament’s second album. The song’s lyrics consist of a chorus in which the title phrase is chanted followed by “Everybody get up!” and a bridge that insists “when you’re hot, you’re hot, look at what you got.”

_Up for the Down Stroke_

2. In the distant past, a baseball game was considered sufficient entertainment, but now the fans need something else to keep them occupied. For ten points each, name these Major League Baseball fan entertainment traditions making headlines in 2002.

a. Klement's recently signed a 3-year extension to continue this Milwaukee tradition that received a national showcase at the All Star Game and unlike that game, did not end in a tie. Meanwhile, PETA is lobbying to force inclusion of a vegetarian entry.

_sausage race_

b. The all-California World Series has brought an unwelcome onslaught of these long red inflatable items that have been popular as noisemakers both at Anaheim and at San Francisco.

_thundersticks_

c. Speaking of Anaheim traditions getting a showcase in the series, this animal jumps up and down in the late innings of Angels games when they are behind and have runners on base.

_Rally Monkey_

3. Name these car models from some facts about their history for ten points each.

a. This defunct Ford model built by Mazda was first sold in 1988 after a long concept history that once included plans to make it the new Mustang until consumers objected to the concept of a foreign built pony car.

_Probe_

b. This name was introduced by Buick along with Invicta and Electra when they renamed their entire car lineup in 1959. This sedan became front wheel drive in 1986 and continues to be produced today getting its most recent face lift in 2000.

Buick _LeSabre_

c. Introduced in an S-15 package in 1983, this was the GMC equivalent of the Chevy Blazer.

_Jimmy_

4. Given a description of his character in it, name the film starring Owen Wilson for ten points each.

a. Gary Dixon, sound recording engineer for documentary filmmaker Terri Flores

_Anaconda_

b. An egomaniacal date of Robin, the ex-girlfriend of Steven Kovacs, the architect who is tormented by the film’s title character.

The _Cable Guy_

c. Naïve would-be robber Dignan

_Bottle Rocket_

5. Give the first and last name of these characters from 80s prime time soap series from a description. Five points per name.

a. Played by Jim Davis, he was the patriarch of Southfork and the father of J.R., Gary and Bobby.

First name: _John Ross Sr._ or _Jock_

Last name: _Ewing _

b. Guy Boyd played this child abuser during the

First name: _Richard_ or _Dick_

Last name: _Lochner_

Lorenzo Lamas played this lazy playboy who was a fixture at Falcon Crest.

First name: _Lance_

Last name: _Cumson_

6. Given their original non-Super hero name, name the Marvel comic book hero for ten points each.

a. Ben Grimm

The _Thing_

b. Kurt Wagner

_Nightcrawler_

c. Scott Summers

_Cyclops_

7. You couldn’t hardly watch television in the 90s without seeing “Cox”, usually in the acting credits. Name the actor or actress whose last name is Cox from a 90s TV series role they played for five points each and a five point bonus for all correct. First names will obviously be necessary.

a. Lt. David Corwin on Babylon 5

_Joshua_ Cox

b. Angie Ramirez on FX: The Series

_Christina_ Cox

c. Tiffany Malloy on Unhappily Ever After

_Nikki_ Cox

d. Chief Roger Kendrick on Cop Rock

_Ronny_ Cox

e. Monica Geller on Friends

_Courteney_ Cox

8. Some time, get Ben to tell you what he thinks the women's teams from UConn should be called... For the stated number of points, give the mascots for the *men's* athletic teams from the following colleges.

5 points) U. South Carolina

_Gamecocks_ (what *do* they call the women's teams? Gamehens?)

5 points) U. Southern California

_Trojans_

10 points) Tufts

_Jumbos_

10 points) South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

_Hardrockers_

(Author’s note: Be grateful I didn't ask about the Rhode Island School of Design -- they're the Nads.)

9. Answer these questions about Jethro Tull for the stated number of points.

a. For five points, the visual symbol of Tull has become Ian Anderson playing what instrument as pictured on their greatest hits compilations The Best of Jethro Tull and The Very Bestof Jethro Tull.

_Flute_

b. The immediate follow-up to Tull’s successful Aqualung album, this 1972 LP consisted of an album length prog-rock composition.

_Thick as a Brick_

c. For fifteen points, Tull’s sound started to come together on this album, their second, which featured tracks like “A New Day Yesterday”, “Look Into the Sun” and “Nothing is Easy.”

_Stand Up_

10. Answer these questions about chocolate snack cakes for ten points each.

a. Little Debbie markets a snack with this name, a traditional sweet which features a swirled chocolate cake layer with a filling swirled inside it.

_Swiss roll_

b. This is tbe name of Hostess’s version of the swiss roll.

_Ho Ho_

c. Take the basic culinary elements of a swiss roll but apply them to a puck-like shape and you get this, Hostess’s chocolate snack cake originally promoted by a king mascot.

_Ding Dong_

11. For ten points each, name the John Grisham novel from its principal character. All the characters are surprisingly a young lawyer in some kind of trouble.

a. Mitch McDeere

The _Firm_

b. Rudy Baylor

The _Rainmaker_

c. Patrick Lanigan

The _Partner_

12. Name these early British punk acts from a list of three tracks on their debut full-length album.

a. “Three Girl Rumba”, “Pink Flag”, “Strange”

_Wire_

b. “Autonomy”, “Love Battery”, “I Don’t Mind”

_Buzzcocks_

c. “Pretty Vacant”, “God Save the Queen”, “Anarchy in the U.K.”

The _Sex Pistols_

13. Name the word on a 30-20-10 basis.

30. In a 1989 SNL sketch, Phil Hartman playing a Planned Parenthood representative complimented guest host Andrew Dice Clay’s fictional after school special “Dad, What’s Sex?” for its use of this word as a euphemism for an erection.

20. In toys, this word serves both as the name of a “Cheerful Doll” in the shape of a rabbit that promotes Christian values and the Lilo and Stitch plastic toys that bounce back and forth as if doing a hula when nudged.

10. This word denotes a single member of Billy’s backup band in the Bloom County universe.

_Boinger_

14. Name these unrelated sports figures who have spent time north of the US border for ten points each.

a. Born in Dryden, Ontario, this St. Louis Blues defenseman is on injured reserve and not expected back until January or even later due to recovery from wrist surgery.

Chris _Pronger_

b. He spent six seasons as a prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization until returning to Florida State and football, a move that resulted in him becoming the oldest ever Heismann winner in 2000.

Chris _Weinke_

c. He was a starter with both the Red Sox and Mariners whose best season win total was 7 in 1977, but showing those who can’t do teach, he is now the pitching coach of the Montreal Expos.

Dick _Pole_

15. Name these Paul McCartney albums recorded without Wings for ten points each.

a. This album credited to Paul and Linda McCartney features tracks like “The Back Seat of My Car”, “Too Many People” and “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey.”

_Ram_

b. This 1983 release was notable for its two McCartney and Michael Jackson duets, “The Man” and the hit single “Say Say Say.”

_Pipes of Peace_

c. McCartney’s second released classical work, this 1997 release was described as a symphonic poem, supposedly having something to do with early Celts wondering about their origins.

_Standing Stone_

16. Identify these war dramas set during World War II from a description for ten points each.

a. This 1980 Sam Fuller film follows a rifle squad led by Sergeant Possum, played by Lee Marvin, from North Africa and finally into Europe.

The _Big Red One_

b. This 1944 Alfred E. Green film features Edward G. Robinson as the title hen-pecked bank clerk whose heroism in Japan earns him the respect of his wife Amy.

_Mr. Winkle Goes to War_

c. This fanciful 1956 Brian Desmond Hurst film features Anthony Steel as a wounded British soldier who is nursed back to health by a nomadic tribe.

The _Black Tent_

17. Identify these entities from the Mel Brooks spoof Spaceballs for the stated number of points.

a. For five points, Rick Moranis plays what incompetent Darth Vader like villain who is caught playing with his dolls by Colonel Sandurz?

_Dark Helmet_ or _Lord Helmet_

b. For ten points, this is the name of the Jawa like creatures who rescue the heroes from the desert. They repeat their name in song to the tune of the “Bridge on the River Kwai” whistling theme.

_Dink_s

c. For five points, this Force equivalent can be projected in lightsaber like form by holding a ring in front of one’s crotch.

The _Schwartz_

d. For a final ten, this is the famed plastic surgeon who is enlisted to reverse Princess Vespa’s nose job if her father does not give the code to Druidia’s air shield.

Dr. _Schlotkin_

18. Name these television series featuring Henry Mancini composed theme songs for ten points each.

a. In the 1959-60 season, John Vivyan played the title gambler in this adventure CBS adventure series based on a 1943 Cary Grant movie. RCA released two albums of music from the show that were more successful than the series itself.

_Mr. Lucky_

b. From 1958-1961, Craig Stevens played the title character in this detective series about a suave private dick who hung out at Mother’s nightclub. RCA released two albums of music from the show that were more successful than the series itself.

_Peter Gunn_

c. This 1969 cartoon show featured one of Mancini’s best-known themes although it had already been heard in the title sequence of the film A Shot in the Dark and the various theatrical cartoon shorts that inspired the series.

The _Pink Panther_ Show

19. Whatever happened to great NFL nicknames? Why isn't Jason Sehorn nicknamed "The Great White Hope"? Or Reggie White "Fat Albert"? For 10 points each, given an NFL player from a generation or so ago, give his nickname.

a. Ken Stabler

The _Snake_

b. Fred Williamson

The _Hammer_

c. Dick Lane

_Night Train_

20. Answer these questions about a B-movie Western star for ten points each.

a. Known for black outfits and a bullwhip, this B-movie actor was the star of films like Dead Man’s Gold and Fronteir Phantom.

_Lash LaRue_

b. In a strange coda to his western career, LaRue appeared in non-porn scenes of what 1972 adult film?

_Hard on the Trail_

c. LaRue got a shout out from Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction when Winston Wolf refers to Vincent Vega as Lash LaRue while discussing how they will move a bloody car to Monster Joe’s Truck and Tow from the house of Bonnie and what character played by Tarantino?

_Jimmy_

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