1 - Stanford University



In one episode of the series, the real man with this name shows up and asks his impersonator to sign some paperwork, allowing him to get on with his life. The impersonator had believed a third grade classmate of his name dead, when he had simply moved away. That episode was entitled “Peggy’s Gone to Pots.” Usually while under this alias, the character also wears a fake moustache. The character who uses this alias is also known to break into “squirrel tactics” from time to time, and is a avid user of Manitoba brand cigarettes. For ten points, name this alias used by Hank Hill’s neighbour, Dale Gribble.

Answer: Rusty Shackleford (do not accept Dale Gribble)

1. Surprisingly, this movie was originally considered a flop at the box office by its production company, but over the years has gained a reputation as one of the greatest movies from its period. It was loosely based on the short “The Greatest Gift.” The setting of the movie is either Pottersville or Bedford Falls, depending on the existence of one man. That man, George Bailey, was contemplating suicide until his guardian angel Clarence showed him what the world would be like without him there. For ten points, name this 1946 Frank Capra release named #1 on AFI’s list of most inspirational movie, a classic Christmas movie starring Jimmy Stewart.

Answer: It’s A Wonderful Life

2. This sandwich was featured in a promotion run by its restaurant in which the person who could build a giant version of it the fastest would win $25 000. This competition took place at Roger’s Centre, during a CFL game, since it is the official burger of the CFL. People who enjoy this burger are known to refuse salads, calling themselves meatetarians. Introduced in April 2007, the burger consists of mayonnaise, ketchup, 2 slices of American cheese, 2 4 oz beef patties and 6 strips of bacon. For ten points, name this sandwich sold at Wendy’s restaurants.

Answer: Baconator

4. On October 5, 2007, named this band "Artist of the Day". On November 14, 2007, Rolling Stone pegged them as a top 10 "Artist to Watch" in 2008. The band was named 9th in the BBC's Sound of 2008 top 10 poll. They were also named as Last.fm's most played artist of 2008. Formed at Wesleyan University in 2002, their earliest EP is 2004’s “We (Don’t) Care.” This EP contains early versions of two of the duo’s well known songs including “Love Always Remains.” Their two later EPs are 2008’s “Metanoia” and 2005’s “Time to Pretend.” For ten points name this New York City duo well known for their Synthpop sound, and the album “Oracular Spectacular” featuring the hit song “Kids.”

Answer: MGMT

5. The first stores in this chain opened 1994, all of which were located in Northern California. The stores website claims that they got the name from a bar in Paris. Celebrities from the likes of Molly Sims to Fran Drescher to Sherman Helmsley have all lent a hand in advertising this chain of stores. Currently, their ad campaign features a group of characters collectively known as the Supermodelquins. For ten points, name this big box store chain, the cheaper, hipper, lamer subsidiary of Gap.

Answer: Old Navy

6. The parent company from which this company formed is a major machine manufacturer, and used to manufacture automatic looms. There is a town named after this company in Japan, where the company is headquartered. Along with products with its own name, it also owns and operates production of Scion and Lexus. Older models of this brand include the Tercel, the Cressida, and Celica. More current models include the Yaris and the Matrix, as well as the famous Prius. For ten points name this Japanese automaker of the Camry and Corolla.

Answer: Toyota

7. Several controversies have surrounded this woman including a woman she interviewed committing suicide the day after the interview. She also wrote a book called “Objection!” making use of her favourite punctuation mark, the exclamation point! In this book, she makes false claims about her fiancées death when she was 19. Also known for pissing off Elizabeth Smart and vehemently accusing the Duke lacrosse players of rape, for ten points, who is this opinionated loud mouth obsessed with kidnapping and child murder cases on HLN?

Answer: Nancy Grace

8. The series starts off by sending the main character to the city where the show takes place to solve the murder of his father. He meets up with his future partner, Ray Vecchio, and ends up shutting down a dam, leaving many people out of a job, forcing him to leave Canada and stay in Chicago. Paul Haggis, the future Oscar winning writer, created this series, which began as a made-for-TV movie for CTV. For ten points, name this show featuring a deaf dog who can read the lips of Constable Benton Fraser, an RCMP officer played by Paul Gross.

Answer: Due South

9. After playing in the European Tour for several years, winning several tournaments such as Peugeot Spanish Open, he won his first professional event in the US at the Target World Challenge, hosted by Tiger Woods. He joined the PGA in 2005, winning his first event in March of that year winning the Honda Classic. His best finish at the US Open and The Masters was fifth in each event, doing so twice in each tournament. The biggest year of his career was 2007, winning two majors, including his first. For ten points, name this Irish golfer, winner of the 2008 PGA Championship, and 2007 and 2008 British Open.

Answer: Padraig Harrington

10. Born and raised in Anaheim, California his biological father was a singer-songwriter who released a series of highly acclaimed folk and jazz albums in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After his father died of a drug overdose in 1975, he chose to go by his father’s last name and the first name found on his birth certificate. In mid 1993 he began work with producer Andy Wallace who had worked with Nirvana on “Nevermind” recording his first and only full length album. This album contains 7 original songs and 3 covers including “Lilac Wine” and “Corpus Christi Carol.” After finishing touring in 1996 he began recording his sophomore album “Sketches for my Sweatheart the Drunk.” However this album was never fully completed because of the artist’s untimely death. For ten points name this singer-songwriter best known for his 1997 drowning in a tributary of the Mississippi River and his cover version of the Leonard Cohen song “Hallelujah.”

Answer: Jeff Buckley

11 This movie is one of only five to be named into the National Film Registry as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” in its first year of eligibility. John Carroll Lynch, who plays Drew’s cross dressing brother in The Drew Carey show, has a minor role as the main characters husband. Harve Presnell and Peter Stormare play significant roles in this film, which gained notice for its accurate depiction of the local dialect. Ending with a famous scene in which Steve Buscemi’s leg is seen sticking out of a wood chipper, it also contains William H Macy’s most famous role. Jerry Lundegaard arranges for the kidnapping of his wife in, FTP, which Coen Brothers film which features Frances McDormand in her Oscar winning role as Marge Gunderson.

Answer: Fargo

12. This actor played the Private James Ryan mistakenly sought out by Tom Hanks’ character when they were really looking for Matt Damon. He cried like a baby nonetheless. He was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for his work in his first major role as Joey Buchanan in One Life to Live. After this he began a sort of relationship with Joss Whedon, playing Caleb in the last five episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Known for playing Captain Malcolm Reynolds, this is, FTP, what actor from Firefly and the film continuation Serenity?

Answer: Nathan Fillion

13. This Album released November 16th, 1999 features gangsta rap lyrical themes such as violence, promiscuity, street gangs and crime, and has gone on to sell more than 7 million copies in the United States. The albums co-producer Scott Storch also plays keyboards on many of the tracks which gives the album a different feel from the 1992 album that it follows. Featuring Kurupt in “Housewife”, Hitman in “Big Ego’s”, Mary J. Blige in “The Message”, Nate Dogg, Xzibit, and Eminem in “What’s the Difference” and Snoop Dogg in “The Next Episode.” For ten points name the last album by Dr. Dre, the follow up to 1992s “The Chronic.”

Answer: 2001

14. The marketing for this system included the use of the company’s namesake Pirate, which became a popular symbol in Europe. Sometimes included in the purchase of this system was a so called “six-pack” which included games such as Golden Axe and the Revenge of Shinobi. Released under a different name in North America, it was released as the Mega Drive everywhere else in the world. Carried by the success of its marquee series, FTP, name this Sega console on which you could play Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2 and 3. and with Knuckles.

Answer: Sega Genesis

15. Though there were other tournaments around at the time, the World Hard Court Championships were said to be the precursor to this tournament today. The player with the most wins in this tournament in the Open Era is Bjorn Borg, who has six. Pete Sampras famously never even advanced to the finals during this tournament. The winner of the Men’s Singles Tournament is awarded the Coupe des Mousqetaires. Up until this year this tournament was dominated by Rafael Nadal, though he passed the torch this year to his rival Roger Federer. FTP, name this tournament, the second grand slam of the season, played on clay outside of Paris.

Answer: The French Open (accept Roland Garros)

16. He had a fairly quick rise to success, his first feature film being the cult hit Wet Hot American Summer, where he plays a homosexual interested in Michael Ian Black’s character. Afterwards, he found a recurring role in the JJ Abrams series Alias as Will Tippin. After a series of flops, he found another role which propelled him back into movie stardom alongside Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. Not hitting the peak of his fame until this past summer, FTP, name this actor famous for playing Sack in Wedding Crashers and Phil in The Hangover.

Answer: Bradley Cooper

17. After being drafted fourth overall in the 1981 Entry draft by the team he would begin and almost end his career with, he immediately left the Soo Greyhounds to join the Hartford Whalers. He is one of a handful of players to come to Toronto in search for a Stanley Cup, but as the others, only played a few games before retiring. Winning the Lady Byng trophy three times, he is the only player in NHL history to be named the captain of two different franchises on two different occasions. FTP, name this hockey player, 2nd in career assists and 4th in overall points, now an associate head coach for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Answer: Ron Francis

18. He was named by Ring Magazine as the best pound for pound fighter in the world from 2005 through to 2008. The magazine also named him the best ring fighter in 1998 and 2007, and identified him as the #48 Greatest Boxer of All-time. His family is well known in the boxing world, with two of his uncles winning world championship belts, and his father also being a former welterweight contender. After winning a bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics he turned professional. Undefeated as a professional, name, FTP, this boxer, perhaps best known for his fight against Oscar De La Hoya in May 2007, the most lucrative boxing match ever.

Answer: Floyd Mayweather Jr. (prompt on partial answer)

19. This game takes place on the fictional Wuhu Island, where other games of the series have also been set. It makes use of a new addition to the previously released controllers, and because of this, comes with an extended jacket for the controller. The new addition allows for much greater control and accuracy, allowing for more complex motions to be captured. New games playable on this version include Canoeing and Wakeboarding. FTP, what is this new version of the best selling game of all time, making use of the Wii Motion Plus technology.

Answer: Wii Sports Resort (do not accept Wii Sports)

20. One of the biggest debut singles of all time; it reached number one in 27 countries, including the United States, the UK, Germany and Australia. The song was nominated for two Grammy’s in 1998 but failed to win either of them. The song's lyrics talk about the transient and unpredictable nature of friendship, referring to how friendships come and go in a short period of time. The song therefore urges listeners to "hold on to the ones who really care. In the end they'll be the only ones there." Originally appearing on the 1996 album of the same name, it is better known for its appearance on 1997s “Middle of Nowhere.” On the Fox show House, Dr. House uses this song as his cell phone ringtone when the members of his team call him. For ten points name this first single by the Tulsa Oklahoma brother band “Hanson.”

Answer: MMMBop

21. In this movie, there are “Watchers”, “Bleeders”, “Stitchers”, “Movers” and “Sniffers” among others, all defined by their differing abilities. Bleeders have the ability to scream at such a pitch that it bursts people’s eardrums, while stitchers have the ability to mend this problem, how convenient. With Djimon Hounsou taking a step down from being Oscar nominated, it also has Dakota Fanning and Chris Evans, who as a Mover, has the ability to move things with his mind. Concerning a secret government cover-up, FTP, name this piece of garbage released in February of 2009.

Answer: Push

Bonuses

1. Given the name of character on the original Saved by the Bell, name the actor who played them, for 5 points each.

a) Zach Morris – Mark Paul Gosselaar

b) Kelly Kapowski – Tiffani - Amber Thiessen

c) Lisa Marie Turtle – Lark Voorhies

d) Richard Belding – Dennis Haskins

e) AC Slater – Mario Lopez

f) Screech Powers – Dustin Diamond

2. Recent additions to the list include #127 Where the Wild Things Are, and #123 Mad Men. It’s Stuff White People Like! Identify the stuff us Caucasians dig from the number for 15, or a description for 5.

a) i)#1

ii) Brewed from a namesake bean, its good for waking us up.

Coffee

b) i) #11

ii) A certain gender of a certain race, people like Lucy Liu come to mind.

Asian Girls

3. For ten points each name these artists/bands with body parts in their names

a. This band hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba has had Canadian hits with songs like “Watch Your Money” and “On a Train” From their 2004 album “Video Sound.”

Answer: The Waking Eyes

b. This Palestinian-Canadian Rapper is known for his collaborations with Masari and his hit songs “Pressure,” “Ridin,” and “Wanna Get to Know You.”

Answer: Belly

c. This Albuquerque, New Mexico indie band now based out of Portland, Oregon is best known for albums “Chutes Too Narrow” and “Wincing the Night Away” and their songs “New Slang,” “Australia,” and “Phantom Limb.”

Answer: The Shins

4. Given the year, name the winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical for ten points. If you need a description, you’ll get five.

a) i) 2006

ii) It is based on the lives of the members of the Four Seasons

Jersey Boys

b) i) 1998

ii) Based on an incredibly popular 1994 Disney animated movie.

The Lion King

c) i) 1996

ii) Based loosely on La Boheme, it takes place in late 80s New York.

Rent

5. For 30-20-10 name this album based on songs given from it.

a. (30 points) “Let You Down” and “Car Crash”

b. (20 points) “Shaking” and “Big Dumb Rocket”

c. (10 points) “4AM” and “Superman’s Dead”

Answer: Clumsy (by Our Lady Peace)

6. Given a quote from AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Movie Quotes list, name the movie it is taken from for 10 points each.

a. “A boy’s best friend is his mother” Answer: Psycho

b. “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate” Answer: Cool Hand Luke

c. “Go ahead, make my day” Answer: Sudden Impact

7. 30-20-10. Name the show based on episode titles.

30 Pts – “Something Borrowed, Something Blue”, “Dial M for Martin”

20 Pts – “Farewell, Nervosa”. “ The Show Where Sam Shows Up”

10 Pts – “The Great Crane Robbery”, “Goodnight, Seattle”

Answer: Frasier

8. Given the year and the award, name the NHL player who won it, for ten points each.

a. 2006-07, Hart Trophy Answer Sidney Crosby

b. 1987-88, Art Ross Trophy Answer: Mario Lemieux

c. 1995-96, Vezina Trophy Answer: Jim Carey

9. Given a Major Golf Tournament, name the course on which it was played in the previous year, for ten points each.

a. An easy one first, The Masters. Answer: Augusta National

b. The PGA Championship Answer: Hazeltine

c. The British Open Answer: Turnberry

10. For ten points each, name these hits songs of 2009.

a. This T.I. song from the album “Paper Trail” features Rihanna singing the chorus and a video that pauses in the middle for T.I. to say "I'm done. I got myself here, I'll get myself out"

Answer: Live Your Life

b. This recently released single by Weezer is currently climbing its way up the charts and will be featured on the bands forthcoming album “Raditude.”

Answer: (If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To

c. The latest single by Katy Perry. In it she asks the questions “Why are these lights so bright, and did we get hitched last night?”

Answer: Waking Up In Vegas

11. Three movies have won the Big 5 Academy Awards since its inception. Name these movies from descriptions for 10 points each.

a. This romantic comedy from 1935 starring Clark Gable was the first to accomplish the feat. Answer: It Happened One Night

b. In 1975, this adaptation of a Ken Kesey novel was the second film to capture all five awards, directed my Milos Forman. Answer: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

c. In 1991, the last film to accomplish this feat was released, earning Jodie Foster her second Best Actress win. Answer: The Silence of the Lambs

12. Given a character from Harry Potter, name their house in Hogwarts, for five points each.

a. Cedric Diggory Answer: Hufflepuff

b. Colin Creevey Answer: Gryffindor

c. Cho Chang Answer: Ravenclaw

d. Viktor Krum Answer: None

e. Seamus Finnigan Answer: Gryffindor

f. Vincent Crabbe Answer: Slytherin

13. Given a gameshow, name the host, for ten points each.

a. Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Answer: Jeff Foxworthy

b. The $100 000 Pyramid Answer: Dick Clark

c. 1 vs 100 Answer: Bob Saget

14. Given a guest stars character name on Friends, name the actor who played them, for ten points each.

a. Jill Green Answer: Reese Witherspoon

b. Richard Crosby, the spitting actor Answer: Gary Oldman

c. Roy, the Stripper Answer: Danny Devito

15. Name the Martin Scorsese film from a description for ten points each.

a. Robert de Niro convinced him to kick his cocaine habit to make this film, which many say is his best, and which Scorsese thought would be his last. It follows the life of boxer Jake LaMotta. Answer: Raging Bull

b. Acting as a sequel to the Hustler, this movie won Paul Newman his much deserved Best Actor Oscar. Answer: The Color of Money

c. This period piece was an adaptation of an Edith Wharton novel, and many consider it a strange foray into romance for Scorsese. Answer: The Age of Innocence

16. Stephen Tobolowsky. Another one of those actors everyone knows, but really no one knows. Answer these questions about him for ten points each.

a. He may be most famous for portraying Ned Ryerson, an old high school friend of Bill Murray’s character in this film. Answer: Groundhog Day

b. In this film, his character’s name Sammy Jankis is tattooed on the main characters hand as a way to remind himself of his condition. Answer: Memento

c. Recently, Tobolowsky appeared as Bob Bishop in this series, playing the father of Kristen Bell’s character. Answer: Heroes

17. For ten points each, name these Australian bands from clues.

a. This band is best known for their song “One Crowded Hour” from the album “Moo, You Bloody Choir.” They take their name from a book by Saul Bellow.

Answer: Augie March

b. This Sydney band formed in 1972 and originally performed under the name “Farm.” They are best known for their hit song “Beds Are Burning” from the 1987 album “Diesel and Dust.”

Answer: Midnight Oil

c. Formed in Brisbane in 1989, this band’s Australian success has translated into world stardom yet. The are perhaps best known for their albums “Vulture Street” and “Dream Days at the Hotel Existence” and for the songs “My Happiness” and “Not My Kinda Scene” off of the “Mission: Impossible II” soundtrack.

Answer: Powderfinger

18. Given the year and their team, name the World Series MVP, for ten points each.

a. 2007, Boston Red Sox Answer: Mike Lowell

b. 1992, Toronto Blue Jays Answer: Pat Borders

c. 2005, Chicago White Sox Answer: Jermaine Dye

19. Even with the recession, there seems to be a lot of people around these days with a lot of money. Given a mega billionaire, name their position on the list of richest people in the world, for ten points each.

a. Bill Gates Answer: 1st

b. Ingvar Kamprad Answer: 5th

c. Warren Buffet Answer: 2nd

20. Nothing like a cheap meal these days. Especially one that fills you up. For five points each and a bonus for all five correct, name the five subs you can get for five dollars from Subway.

Answer: Pizza, Ham, Coldcut Combo, Veggie, Meatball Marinara

21. Given their car number and their sponsor, identify the follow NASCAR drivers, for ten points each.

a. Number 9 Car, Budweiser Answer: Kasey Kahne

b. Number 24 Car, Dupont/Nicorette Answer: Jeff Gordon

c. Number 20, The Home Depot Answer: Tony Stewart

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