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COTTAGE BOWL PACKET 12Written by Duncan Chalmers, Elizabeth Robson Gordon, Izzy Izumi, Max Johnstone, Stuart Macdonald, Nick Penner, Connor Pierotti, Shelby Robert, Olivia Seto, Joe Su, Gennesse Walker-Scace. Edited by Nick Penner, Joe Su, et al. 1. This man was a member of Fordham’s “Seven Blocks of Granite” offensive line. His first coaching job was at St. Cecilia High School, and he later worked at West Point and was the Offensive Coordinator of the New York Giants. This man’s namesake sweep was designed for Frank Gifford, but more notably executed by Jim Taylor. This man won 6 NFL Championships, including the first two Super Bowls, for the Green Bay Packers. For 10 points name this football coach, who names the NFL championship trophy.ANSWER: Vince Lombardi2. Written by George Jackson, this song was included on the album Stranger in Town. Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, this song’s singer states that you can “Call me a relic, call me what you will”. Earlier, that singer declared “Don’t take me to a disco/You’ll never even get me out on the floor”. A song reminiscing about earlier music, this song has been used in the movie Risky Business and in ads for Guitar Hero. For 10 points name this Bob Seger song, in which he states he “still likes” a certain kind of music.ANSWER: “Old Time Rock and Roll”3. This character was raised at Saint Francis Boys’ Home after his mother committed suicide when he was 5 years old. Originally modeled on Johnny Knoxville, this video game character is known for his sarcasm and ability to remark on the absurdity of situations. This man is good friends with Victor Sullivan and often uses his seaplane; the Hog Wild In his first appearance, this man steals a ring from an ancestor’s grave while accompanied by Elena Fisher. For 10 points name this character, protagonist of the Uncharted series.ANSWER: Nathan Drake (accept either underlined part)4. A movie set in one of these things sees Armand Assante and Rachel Ward choose to die with one of these items. Other movies with these things in them include The Abyss and Below. ?In Buried on Sunday, one of these is used to attack an amusement park. The title item in The Hunt for Red October is one these. The most famous movie set on one of these vessels sees a gang of German sailors aboard the U-96. For 10 points name this type of naval vessel, as seen is Das Boot.ANSWER: Submarine5. This TV show was based on the movie Moonrunners, also by Gy Waldron. One character from this show was a stock car driver on probation, while another lends her name to a style of shorts. On this show James Best played bumbling Sheriff Rosco Coltrane, while Sorrell Brooke played Boss Hogg. The protagonists of this show owned a 1969 Dodge Charger “The General Lee” which had an ability to make impossible jumps off dirt ramps. For 10 points name this show about the adventures of the title family in rural Georgia.ANSWER: The Dukes of Hazzard6. The middle brother of his family, this man rules over a barren field inhabited only by a tire and a vandalized stop sign. This character rarely wears shirts to “show off his abs”, but lacks nipples or a belly button. One alternate version of this character is Stinkoman, a futuristic, anime version with blue hair. This man is often assisted by The Cheat, and he created Trogdor the Burnanator. For 10 points name this Homestar Runner character, who answers many emails despite having boxing gloves for hands.ANSWER: Strong Bad7. In one song by this man opens with him stating “The only thing you need to right here is/is nod your fuckin head!” Besides “Break Ya Neck”, this rapper all made the songs “What It Is” and “As I Come Back” for the album Genesis. Grammy nominated for songs like “Woo-Hah! Got You All in Check” this man collaborated with Chris Brown on “Look At Me Now”. On A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario”, he rapped “Rawr, rawr, like a dungeon dragon”. For 10 points name this rapper, known for his fast rap rate.ANSWER: Busta Rhymes8. In one episode of this show, a pet rat must be caught before a health inspector notices. Directed by John Howard Davies and Bob Spiers, recurring characters on this show include Major Gowen, played by Ballard Berkeley, and Terry Hugh, played by Brian Hall. Also in this series, Andrew Sachs plays a frequently confused but well-meaning Spanish waiter named Manuel. This show’s main character desires to be upper class, but often has difficulty owning and managing the title establishment. For 10 points name this British sitcom, in which John Cleese runs a hotel.ANSWER: Fawlty Towers9. Near the start of this movie, one character breaks his ribs horseback riding the day before his attempt to set a certain record. One character in this movie defines others as “prime” or “pudknockers” while in this film Dwight Eisenhower declares “The first American into space is not going to be a chimpanzee!” In this movie Fred Ward plays Gus Grissom, Ed Harris plays John Glenn, and Sam Shepard plays Chuck Yeager. For 10 points name this movie about early American test pilots and astronauts, based on a book of the same name by Tom Wolfe.ANSWER: The Right Stuff10. This team’s all-time points leader is Walter Davis, while Alvan Adams leads the team in rebounds. This team drafted Armon Gilliam 2nd Overall in 1987. Jerry Coangelo was this team’s first GM as a 1968 expansion team. In 2014, this team missed the playoffs but were led in scoring by Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe. This team acquired Shaq from Miami for Marcus Banks and Shawn Marion. This team’s mascot is a gorilla. For 10 points name this NBA team who play at the Airways Center that with whom Steve Nash won two MVP awards. ANSWER: Phoenix Suns (accept either underlined part)11. This company’s only US plant is located in Normal, Illinois, and this company’s current Chairman is Takashi Nishioka. ?This automaker threatened to take over Honda in 1992, but instead formed a strategic alliance with DaimlerChrysler in 1999. This company’s logo is designed to emulate a 3-leaved oak. Vehicles formerly made by this company include the Tredia, Debonair, and Colt, while current models include the Outlander, Mirage, and Lancer. For 10 points name this Japanese automaker, which currently uses the slogan “Drive@Earth”.ANSWER: Mitsubishi12. This man’s first TV appearance was as Ivan Turbell in Remington Steele. A stand up comedian, he hosted the 1995 Grammys. This actor played Shep on Married, and his namesake 2011 show was cancelled after two episodes. He was the well-off financial advisor Michael Taylor on My Two Dads and in his most successful TV role he played an up-and-coming New York filmmaker married to a public relations specialist. For 10 points name this actor who starred opposite Helen Hunt in Mad About You. ANSWER: Paul Reiser13. Written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putnam, this song speaks of a woman who “As the years went slowly by/She still preyed upon his mind”. Named the greatest country song of all time by Allmusic, this song won a Grammy, and was the CMA’s Song of the Year in both 1980 and 1981. This song describes a man who “kept some letters by his bed/Dated 1962”. For 10 points name this song by George Jones about a man who kept his promise of affection until “They placed a wreath upon his door”.ANSWER: “He Stopped Loving Her Today” 14. In this film, one character sexually eats potato salad off a co-worker in an attempt to get fired, but is instead promoted. One character in this film used to date Norah Jones, while Donny and his son attempt to stalk the title character. Two characters in this film attend a party at Sam J. Jones’ house. During this film’s climactic chase, one character falls in Fenway Park and is torn in half, but Lori wishes on a shooting star and revives him. For 10 points name this 2012 film by Seth MacFarlane about Mark Wahlberg and his talking stuffed bear.ANSWER: Ted 15. In the Sochi Olympics, one athlete from this country came second to Adelina Sotnikova after a controversial judging call. The summer Olympics held in this country saw a gold medal for the men’s 100m sprint eventually being stripped from Ben Johnson. During the 2012 Olympics, this county’s flag was displayed erroneously for another team. For 10 points name this country, that co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Japan, is set to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, and hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics in Seoul. ANSWER: South Korea (accept Republic of Korea)16. This book opens with the lines “The cats nestle close to their kittens, The lambs have laid down with the sheep”. This book later goes on to ask “It’s been thirty-eight minutes already. Jesus Christ, what the fuck?” Written by Adam Mansbach and illustrated by Ricardo Cortes, and in 2014 a sequel about the necessity of eating was released. A notable reading of this book was done by Samuel L. Jackson, and this book has been described as a “bedtime book for adults”. For 10 points name this book, which uses profanity to encourage restful behaviour in children.ANSWER: Go the Fuck to Sleep17. In this shows debut, one character intends to start a hardware store with Sol Star. In the Season 2 finale of this show, George Hearst arrives in the titular town. Featuring excessive profanity, “Fuck” is said 43 times in the pilot. Set in the 1870s, Ray McKinnon had the role of Reverend Smith while Garret Dillahunt played Jack McCall, murderer of Wild Bill Hickok. This TV series stars Timothy Olyphant as Seth Bullock and Ian McShane as Al Swearengen. For 10 points name this HBO western series, set in a certain South Dakota town. ANSWER: Deadwood18. In the 2013 World Baseball Classic final, this man was credited with the save. Originally signed by the Tigers, this Dominican-born pitcher recorded 37 saves for the team in 2009. Signing with the Angels for 2010, he later lost the closer job to Jordan Walden. As a member of the Rays, this man won AL Comeback Player of the Year and Delivery Man of the Year in 2012. ?This man is known for wearing his cap tilted and his “bow and arrow” routine. For 10 points name this pitcher, currently the closer for the Seattle Mariners.ANSWER: Fernando Rodney19. Produced by Stargate, this song later spawned a children’s book. This song describes the title entity by saying “You’re my guardian angel” and declares the answer to the title question “Ancient mystery/Somewhere deep in the woods”. The music video for this song begins at a costume party, before going into a forest with intense neon lights. Intended to be an “anti-hit”, it ironically became a breakout song for two Norwegian talk show hosts. For 10 points name this viral 2013 song questioning what noise a certain animal makes.ANSWER: The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) (accept either underlined part)20. In this man’s directorial debut, he starred in Mr. Topaze. In one of his final roles, this man played Chance in Being There. This man never won a Best Actor Oscar, but his The Running Jumping & Standing Still Film was nominated for Best Live Action Short. He played the March Hare in 1972’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. This actor teamed up with Blake Edwards to play Inspector Jacques Clouseau in the original The Pink Panther. For 10 points name this British actor, who had 3 separate roles in Dr. Strangelove.ANSWER: Peter SellersTB. In this TV show’s finale, “Goodnight, Seattle”, one character talks with Dr. Anne Ranberg on a flight. Recurring characters in this series include “Bulldog” Briscoe, a sports radio host. The main character of the show owned the dog Eddie, while the main character’s father lives with him after getting shot as a police officer. Other characters on this show include the Peri Gilpin played Roz and Niles, played by David Hyde Pierce. For 10 points name this TV series starring Kelsey Grammer.ANSWER: FrasierCOTTAGE BOWL BONUSES 121. Name some recent science fiction movies, for 10 points each. [10] This 2009 science fiction drama starred Sam Rockwell as an astronaut on the titular heavenly body. In the movie, Kaya Scodelario plays Eve Bell, and Kevin Spacey voices the computer GERTY.ANSWER: Moon[10] Another movie set on the moon, this film purports to be found footage of a secret lunar expedition. In it, American astronauts realize there is life on the moon, and that these aliens have been killing cosmonauts.ANSWER: Apollo 18[10] In the 2013 film The Last Days on Mars, this actor plays a scientist who discovers zombies while working on Mars. In other recent roles, this man played Frank in Repo Men and Sabretooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.ANSWER: Liev Schreiber2. This website allows users to submit definitions of words. For 10 points each:[10] Name this website, originally founded as a parody of another reference website. While submissions are more regulated now than in the past, user votes still determine the ranking each definition receives.ANSWR: Urban [10] According to Urban Dictionary, this infamous Pokémon related term is defined as “When you light a girls pubes on fire, put it out with your jizz then flap your arms and say "You don't have enough badges to train me!”ANSWER: Charizarding (accept word forms)[10] Another unusual term, the American Dialect Society listed this two word term as “most unnecessary” in 2012. Per former Senate candidate Todd Akin, this type of sexual assault “rarely results in pregnancy”.ANSWER: “legitimate rape” (do not prompt on partial answer)3. This event was actually the second in a series; the first had featured Margaret Court. For 10 points each:[10] Name this notable tennis match between competitors of different genders. Held at the Astrodome, this highly publicized event ended with the younger, female competitor defeating Bobby Riggs.ANSWER: Battle of the Sexes[10] This woman was victorious in the second Battle of the Sexes. A long time World Number 1, this woman won 12 Grand slam singles titles, including 6 at Wimbledon.ANSWER: Billie Jean King[10] Riggs had originally risen to prominence after defeating this man in the Finals as the 1939 Wimbledon Championships. An American tennis star through much of the 1940s, he was also Riggs’ long-time doubles partner. ANSWER: Elwood Cooke4. One of this man’s first TV appearances was as Felix Pardiggle in Bleak House. For 10 points each:[10] Name this English political satirist and comedian. Formerly appearing on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this man now hosts HBO’s Last Week Tonight with [this man].ANSWER: John Oliver[10] Oliver guest starred as Dr. Xenon Bloom on this show. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, this show describes the misadventures of an alcoholic scientist and his dimwitted yet well-meaning grandson.ANSWER: Rick and Morty[10] Oliver is also the co-host of this podcast, originally distributed by TimesOnline. This show’s other host is Andy Zaltzman and this podcast originally aired weekly since 2007 but has been more intermittent since June 2014.ANSWER: The Bugle5. Identify these things appearing on Megadeth album covers, for 10 points each:[10] This skull-headed character appeared on Megadeth's first album Killing Is My Business... and Business is Good. Now the band's mascot, it represents the idea of "Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil".ANSWER: Vic Rattlehead[10] On the cover of Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?, Vic can be seen leaning over a sign indicating that this New York City building in the background is "For Sale".ANSWER: Headquarters of the United Nations[10] On the Rust in Peace cover, this British Prime Minister is seen along with other world leaders as they observe a cryogenically preserved alien. He succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister in 1990.ANSWER: John Major6. In December 2011, “Jeb” Bergensten took over lead developer on this game. For 10 points each:[10] Name this sandbox game, published by Mojan since 2009. Creatures in this game include Spiders, Creepers, and Endermen.ANSWER: Minecraft[10] This Swedish video gamer created Minecraft and founded Mojang. This man’s other games include 0x10c and Breaking the Tower.ANSWER: Markus “Notch” Persson[10] In September 2014, this company bought Mojang for $2.5 billion. This company’s game studio had previously developed a version of Minecraft for the Xbox One.ANSWER: Microsoft7. This show debuted on NBC in September 2013. For 10 points each:[10] Name this show, about a notorious criminal who begins working with the FBI to capture uncatchable criminals. This show features Megan Boone as Elizabeth Keen and Harry Lennix as Harold Cooper.ANSWER: The Blacklist [10] This man is the central character on The Blacklist. A former Government Agent turned criminal now working for the FBI, this man’s mysterious past and motives remain largely unknown to viewers.ANSWER: Raymond “Red” Reddington (accept first, last, or nickname)[10] This actor plays Red on The Blacklist. Golden Globe nominated for the role, this man previously played Alan Shore on Boston Legal and The Practice, as well as Jake Nichols on The Family Tree.ANSWER: James Spader8. While some feel this song is literally about domestic abuse, most see this song allegorically. For 10 points each:[10] Name this 2009 song, with lyrics like “You hit me once/I hit you back/You gave a kick/I gave a slap”. This song later states that “A kick in the teeth is good for some” while the title action “is better than none”.ANSWER: “Kiss with a Fist”[10] “Kiss with a Fist” was a hit for this English indie rock band. This group’s other singles include “Shake It Out” and “Spectrum (Say My Name)”ANSWER: Florence + the Machine[10] “Kiss with a Fist” appeared on this Florence + the Machine album. With other tracks like “Dog Days Are Over”, the cover art depicts the lead singer lying in a field with the titular organ exposed.ANSWER: Lungs9. One character in this movie retells the story of Euclid while sending a telegraph. For 10 points each:[10] Name this 2012 historical biography epic. Directed by Stephen Spielberg, this movie centres on the Civil War, the efforts to pass the 13th Amendment, and the Gettysburg address. ANSWER: Lincoln[10] This man starred in the title role in Lincoln. This method actor’s previous work includes Christy Brown in My Left Food and Gerry Conlon in In the Name of the Father.ANSWER: Sir Daniel Day-Lewis[10] In Lincoln, David Strathairn plays this man. Lincoln’s Secretary of State, he was played by Erville Alderson in The Monroe Doctrine and Lincoln in the White House.ANSWER: William H. Seward 10. This man lost the Heisman after a play in which the Stanford band was on the field. For 10 points each:[10] Name this retired quarterback. Drafted 1st overall by the Broncos in 1983, he led the team to Super Bowl titles in 1998 and 1999, and later had his #7 retired by the team. ANSWER: John Elway[10] Elway led this series of plays to beat the Browns in the 1987 AFC Championship Game. One of the greatest comebacks, this set of plays involved driving 98 yards in 5 minutes for a game tying touchdown.ANSWER: The Drive[10] Elway was later the CEO of this Arena Football League team. Also playing in Denver, this team won the League championship in 2005 under head coach Mike Dailey. ANSWER: Colorado Crush (accept either underlined answer)11. In this show’s 5th season, all of this show’s main characters decide to sell cocaine. For 10 points each:[10] Name this show about a titular spy. Characters on this show include Lana Kane, Cyril Figgis, and Malory, the main character’s mother and head of ISIS.ANSWER: Archer[10] Archer’s 1st season DVD has a recut first episode where Archer is replaced by one of these creatures. A popular internet meme states that you can’t prove Jesus WASN’T one of these creatures.ANSWER: Velociraptor (prompt on Dinosaur)[10] Archer is voiced by this actor. This actor’s other voice roles include Ben on Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist as well as Coach McGuirk and Jason on Home Movies.ANSWER: H. Jon Benjamin12. The 2000s were a good time to be a female pop star. For 10 points each:[10] This woman released the global hit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” in 2001. This Australian singer’s other songs from this timeframe include “Love at First Sight” and “Red Blooded Woman”.ANSWER: Kylie Minogue (accept either underlined part)[10] Colbie Caillat scored in 2007 with this song. In this song from Coco, Caillat describes a sensation that “Starts in my toes/and I crinkle my nose/wherever it goes/I always know”.ANSWER: “Bubbly”[10] This woman had a 2005 hit with “Unwritten”. This English singer was all over the 2000s pop scene with other hits including “These Words”, “Pocketful of Sunshine” and “I Wanna Have your Babies”.ANSWER: Natasha Bedingfield13. This comic refers to individual strips as “lessons”. For 10 points each: [10] Name this daily webcomic, featuring instructions or poignant thoughts written on a chalkboard. This comic’s central character and illustrator almost always wears a lab coat and Red Sox hat in comics.ANSWER: Surviving The World[10] Surviving The World was created by and stars this character. Real name Lucas Landherr, this pseudonym poses as a Civil Engineering and Philosophy graduate working as a research scientist.ANSWER: Dante Shepherd (accept either underlined part)[10] Shepherd frequently makes reference to his infant daughter in strips, using this nickname. This nickname is also used by cyclist Caroline Buchanan and darts player Paul Carter.ANSWER: “Cannonball”14. For 10 points each, name some really long movies.[10] This 2011 Danish art film has the distinction of being the longest movie ever made, with a run time of 240 hours, or 10 days. Shown exactly one time, this movie centres on Helsinki’s Stora Enso building.ANSWER: Modern Times Forever[10] While this director used to enjoy making more manageable films, such as 1998’s 70 minute long Following or 2000’s 120 minute long Memento, this man’s latest film is the 169 minute long Interstellar.ANSWER: Christopher Nolan[10] Movie audiences were especially patient in this year, as notable long running time movies like American Gangster, Zodiac and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End all came out in this year.ANSWER: 200715. This man was drafted in 1984 out of Auburn. For 10 points each:[10] Name this NBA legend, a power forward dubbed “The Round Mound of Rebound”. An 11 time NBA All-Star, he was league MVP in 1993 while a member of the Phoenix Suns.ANSWER: Charles “Chuck” Barkley[10] Barkley is currently an analyst on this network’s program Inside the NBA. This network has covered the league since 1989, and this network also airs March Madness along with CBS, TBS, and TruTV.ANSWER: TNT[10] Barkley appeared in this seminal Nike advertisement. This ad features Barkley declaring he isn’t one of these people, nor should he be; this job should be performed by parents.ANSWER: “I am Not a Role Model” 16. This TV show featured David White as Larry Tate. For 10 points each:[10] Name this 1960s sitcom about a magical woman married to a mortal man. Other characters on the show include Gladys Kravitz, Aunt Clara, and Endora. ANSWER: Bewitched[10] Dick York and Dick Sargent each took a turn playing this role on Bewitched. The show’s lead male, this character often fell under various spells and hexes, typically with catastrophic and hilarious results.ANSWER: Darrin Stephens (accept either underlined part)[10] This woman played the central witch, Samantha Stephens, on Bewitched. While Bewitched was her last major TV role, this woman had previously appeared in Robert Montgomery Presents and Studio One.ANSWER: Elizabeth Montgomery (prompt on last name only)17. A character in this film quips “Who’d make up someone named Regina?” For 10 points each:[10] Name this 2009 film, starring Matt Damon as a middle-manager turned unexpected whistle blower. This film was based on the true story of lysine price-fixing in the 1990s.ANSWER: The Informant![10] This actress plays Ginger, Mark Whitacre’s highly moral wife, in The Informant! This woman’s other recent roles include Julie in Up in the Air, Cindy in Win Win and Aunt Helen in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.ANSWER: Melanie Lynskey[10] This other actor played FBI-agent Brian Shepard in The Informant! This man is better known for his TV work, like playing Sam Beckett in Quantum Leap and Captain Archer in Star Trek: Enterprise.ANSWER: Scott Bakula18. For 10 points each, name these current NHL captains. [10] This Arizona Coyotes’ captain is the longest tenured in the league, holding the position since 2003. A right winger, this man memorably scored an impossible angle shot in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey finals.ANSWER: Shane Doan[10] Prior to the 2014 season, the Buffalo Sabres named this winger their captain. Formerly the captain in Montreal, this man is known for being the second shortest man in the NHL at 5’ 7”.ANSWER: Brian Gionta[10] In 2013, Bryce Salvador became captain of this team. This team’s former captains include Don Lever, Bruce Driver, and Jamie Langenbrunner.ANSWER: New Jersey Devils (accept either underlined part)19. In this show’s first season, Kid Cudi guest starred as petty criminal Dustin Whitman. For 10 points each:[10] Name this show, set in a fictitious New York City Police Precinct. This show features Stephanie Beatriz as Detective Rosa Diaz and Chelsea Peretti as Administrator Gina Linetti.ANSWER: Brooklyn Nine-Nine[10] This actor stars as Detective Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This former SNL cast membered had previously played the title character on Cuckoo and Jonathan on Human Giant.ANSWER: Andy Samberg[10] This other comedian appears on the show as FDNY Fire Marshal Boone. A stand-up comedian, this man played Hurlan on The Heart, She Holler and Neil on United States of Tara.ANSWER: Patton Oswalt20. This song begins “Maybe I didn’t love you/quite as often as I could have”. For 10 points:[10] Name this song, also containing the line “Tell me that your sweet love hasn’t died”. Originally by Brenda Lee, this song states “Little things I should have said and done/I just never took the time”.ANSWER: “Always On My Mind”[10] “Always On My Mind” turned into this American country musician’s signature song. This man’s other hits include “On the Road Again” and “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before”.ANSWER: Willie Nelson[10] This 2014 album marked Nelson’s return to song writing, as 9 of the 14 tracks were originals. Songs on this album include “The Wall” “Bring it On” and “Wives and Girlfriends”.ANSWER: Band of Brothers ................
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