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TOSSUPS -- HANNIBAL’S LLAMAS TRASHMASTERS 1999 -- UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Mike Burger, Craig Barker, Joe Wright, and Dwight Kidder

1. While promoting the website , he announced his new song, "He," had caused a pronounced improvement in his mother-in-law’s health, and that others have experienced healing from it. The religious-themed song is a departure for him, though he charted once in the 1980’s with a pseudo-rap. For 10 points--name this 78-year-old comedian apparently finally getting some respect from God.

answer: Rodney _Dangerfield_

2. Her real name is Dorothy Ramsey, and her father is a lawyer known as "Rifle". In 1979, she was considered too short, so this Eastland School for Girls student wore roller skates the first season. She later became a success along with Natalie, Jo, & Blair. FTP, name this Kim Fields character from The Facts of Life.

Answer: Tootie

3: At the start of a 10-minute acceptance speech at the 1999 Independent Spirit Awards, she said, "I've never been nominated for anything before, and it will probably not happen again, so I'm taking my fucking time!" She was accepting a Best Actress award for her role as photographer Lucy Berliner in High Art. Certainly it was a step up from Red Shoe Diaries 4: Auto Erotica or Maid to Order. For 10 points -- name this former Brat Packer perhaps best known for using her dandruff as snow in The Breakfast Club.

answer: Alexandra Elizabeth "Ally" _Sheedy_

4. 1999 was the year the Indian Nuclear Satellite went out of control. No one knew where it might land. It soared above the ozone layer like a lethal bird of prey. The whole world was alarmed...Claire couldn't care less. At the time, she was living her own nightmare. The same dream arrived each night. She was gliding over an unknown land. Thus -- for 10 points -- begins what 1991 "road movie" by Wim Wenders which shares its name and theme with the fourth track on U2's Achtung, Baby.

answer: _Until the End of the World_

5. Descended from a woman named Larry and a professional bowler, this woman, who joined her band after a drunken improvisation described the band’s success as "Shooting Rubber Bands at the Stars…and they hit!" much like the album of that title, which contains the hit "What I Am." For 10 points--name this woman who married Paul Simon after fronting the New Bohemians.

answer: Edie _Brickell_

6. It's created when precipitation percolates through a landfill. The mixture typically has a high concentration of contaminants and nowadays collection and treatment is required by law. For 10 points -- name this concoction which is named for the process of extracting soluble substances from solids.

answer: _leachates_ (note: This is a trash tournament, after all)

7: The aftermath of his interview resulted in David Mills moving to the Washington Post, and his being fired, rehired, then fired again by Chuck D. For 10 points--name this Professor of Information whose interview with the Washington Times publicized many of his previous anti-Semitic remarks, leading to his expulsion from Public Enemy.

answer: Professor _Griff_ or Richard _Griff_

8. The first race held here was the 'BAMA 400 Grand Touring Race in September of 1969. It features a 2 2/3 mile track and a 33 degree bank. For 10 points -- name this race track that in 2000 will feature the DieHard 500 and the Winston 500, located in the Alabama county that shares its name.

answer: _Talladega_ Motor Speedway

9. Dr. Gillen Lane is a motivational speaker and mythology expert who joins EU Chairman Alexander in a quest to unite the world in an era of peace. When a Bible Code program falls into the wrong hands, unseen forces begin scouring the code for an even darker secret, the key to the ancient city Jerusalem. This describes, FTP, what film that, thanks to strong backing by Trinity Broadcasting, snuck into the Top 10 on the weekend of October 17, despite only playing on 357 screens.

answer: The _Omega Code_

10. Founded in Memphis by Clarence Saunders in 1916, it was the first self-serve grocery store, giving the shopper a cart and access to the shelves rather than giving a clerk a list. Today, there are 650 stores in 18 states, mostly in the Southeast but does reach Wisconsin and Minnesota. For 10 points -- name this chain made famous in Driving Miss Daisy.

answer: _Piggly-Wiggly_

11. They have claimed the number is the amount of times Al Pacino says "fuck" in Scarface, lead singer Mark Hoppus's ideal weight or that it has no significance at all, but it was definitely added to stave off a lawsuit from an identically named Irish band. Having had modest success with albums Cheshire Cat and Dude Ranch, FTP, identify this band which made a big splash in 1999 with the album Enema of the State and the anti-maturity anthem What's My Age Again?

answer: _Blink-182_

12. "Lack of Power: The Ford Tapes," "Five Under Five," "The Devil and William Gates," "Da Vinci: The Lost Notebook," "The Last Supper, or the Dead Waiter," "The Cult," "Adolf Hitler: The Larry King Interview," "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Sitcom," and "Vincent and Theo on AOL" all are FTP, essays in this 1998 book by Daily Show host Jon Stewart?

answer: _Naked Pictures of Famous People_

13. Originally known as Roxx Regime, they formed in 1983 between brothers Michael and Robert Sweet and Oz Fox, releasing the EP The Yellow and Black Attack in 1984. The tribute album Sweet Family Music featured The Blamed on Soldiers Under Command and Steve Hindalong covering To Hell With The Devil. For 10 points -- name this band whose one top 40 hit was 1987's Honestly, but who are remembered as the '80s most prominent Christian heavy metal band.

answer: _Stryper_

14. A pioneer in its sport, this team has only had two losing seasons and are currently coached by Wendy Larry. Highlights include two AIAW Championships in 1979 and 1980 and their lone NCAA championship in 1985 with a 70-65 victory over Georgia. Standout players have included Inge Nissen, Anne Donovan, Ticha Penicheiro, and Nancy Lieberman. For 10 points -- name this Norfolk, VA institution and powerhouse in Womens' Basketball, nicknamed the Monarchs.

answer: _Old Dominion_

15: Judge Horatio Curmudgeon Frump guarantees a fair trial or your money back, and cannot be bought off but will consider short-term leasing. Hildegard Hamhocker went west looking for a husband and became obsessed with the title character, who rides a tobacco-spitting horse named Epic and is a resident of Grimy Gulch. FTP name that character and you'll have named this 30-year-old comic strip drawn by T.K. Ryan as an homage to the Old West.

answer: _Tumbleweeds_

16. He starred in the short-lived series Eischeid and appeared in such made-for-TV movies as Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke, George Wallace, and Ruby Ridge: An American Tragedy. He has also appeared in two Bond films, The Living Daylights and GoldenEye, and also played Chief Karlin in Fletch, but Mystery Science Theater fans will always think of him as a frumpy detective sleeping with Linda Evans. FTP -- name this long-time character actor and star of Mitchell.

answer: Joe Don _Baker_

17. Previously syndicated through WOR radio, where she also reviews film and theatre, she was awarded "Top Female Radio Talk Show Host" in 1996 and 1997. In 1999, she released "It’s a Jungle Out There, Jane" on schedule with her new effort. For 10 points--name this psychologist, author of "The Nine Fantasies That Will Ruin Your Life," whose self-titled syndicated show premiered this September.

answer: Dr. Joy _Browne_

18. Founded in 1958 as the Intercity Fairs Club, it changed its name to its current moniker in 1972. English teams were banned from 1986-1991, and a single-legged format was introduced in 1998. For 10 points -- name this yearly soccer trophy that has thrice been won by InterMilan, Juventus (jew-VENT-us), Real Madrid and Barcelona, and was won in 1999 by Parma.

answer: _UEFA_ (you-AY-fuh) Cup

19. A major plot point in Three to Tango involves Matthew Perry and Neve Campbell getting bad ones--twice. According to the nutrition guide, they should contain about 460 calories, 244 from fat, 71% of your daily Vitamin E, and 925 milligrams of sodium, but that's without a key ingredient, mayonnaise. For 10 points -- identify this much-maligned fried cousin of the patty, generally containing American or cheddar cheese and Bumble Bee or Starkist.

answer: _tuna melt_ sandwich (prompt on _tuna_ sandwich, do not accept _tuna salad_ sandwich)

20. Its motto is Ex Astra, Scientia, which means "From the stars, knowledge." Located in the Presidio section of San Francisco; all of its second-year students must serve field duty aboard a ship or off-campus and its final exam is called the Kobayashi Maru. FTP, name this academy, founded in 2161, which has graduated such luminaries as Benjamin Sisko and James T. Kirk.

Answer: _Starfleet Academy_

21. His parents met while in the RAF swing band, the Squadronaires. Backstage one night while playing with the Detours, he watched Keith Richards casually swing his arm in a wide arc over the guitar to warm-up. From this, he created his trademark the windmill guitar strum. His solo work includes the albums Empty Glass and All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes. FTP, name this Who guitarist & songwriter, best known for penning the line "Hope I die before I get old."

Answer: Pete _Townshend_

22. Originally hosted by a bewildered Jackie Nesperal in 1992, this show has now matured thanks to a competent if not grating Soledad O'Brien. The normal airtime is once a week from 7-9, but local NBC stations may opt to air it later in the day. For 10 points -- name this show, that brought the NBC morning franchise to a full seven days.

answer: _Saturday Today_ (prompt on The _Today_ Show)

23. Their February 2000 release takes its name from the motto inscribed on the side of the British two-pound coin: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. This will be the first album by the band since the August 1999 departures of Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs and Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan from the band. FTP, name this sibling fronted band, whose 1999 B-sides album The Masterplan followed up 1997's Be Here Now.

Answer: _Oasis_

BONI -- HANNIBAL’S LLAMAS TRASHMASTERS 1999 -- UT-CHATTANOOGA

Questions by Mike Burger, Craig Barker, Joe Wright, and Dwight Kidder

1. With three rounds left to edit, this is your tournament director’s choice as the trashiest bonus submitted this year. Live bands, a skating ramp, and a near riot. Woodstock '99? Nope--this was the atmosphere on October 9th as a porn actress attempted to break the world gang-bang record. For 10 points each:

a. First, identify the actress, named for a goo-enhanced fruit, who was planning to have sex with as many as 2,000 men, culminating with her fiance who she would then immediately marry.

answer: _Candy Apples_

b. Unfortunately, the LAPD broke up the event early, but not before Candy had valiantly thrust her name into the record books. Within 10%, with how many men did Candy have sex before the event was broken up?

answer: 742 (accept anything between 667.8 and 816.2)

c. This UCLA student and star of the now outdated movie "World's Biggest Gang Bang", who shares her name with blessed lake, was the previous claimant to record at 300.

answer: Jasmin _St. Clair_

2. Meow! No, not that again. Mary Tyler Moore Productions always ended their show with a kitten meowing, though in some cases, the credits showed the cat doing other things. For 10 points each--identify the MTM show which ended:

A. With the kitten dribbling a basketball.

answer: The White Shadow

B. With the voice of the lead actor saying "Meow!"

answer: Newhart

C. With the kitten in a surgical mask, though after the final episode, the kitten was shown lying next to an EKG, that then went flatline.

answer: St. Elsewhere

3. Answer these questions about The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards for 1999 for 10 each.

a. This artist won best video for What's It Gonna Be. He also was the voice of Reptar in the Rugrats movie.

answer: _Busta Rhymes_ or Trevor _Smith_

b. She won best new artist (solo) and album of the year, duplicating her feat earlier in the year at the Grammys.

answer: Lauryn _Hill_

c. This person won for the Single of The Year -- Ha.

answer: _Juvenille_ or Terius _Gray_

4. They are the TV equivalent of having a black cat cross your path. If they appear on your show in anything more than a guest role, you're history after less than two years. For 10 each, name these actresses who qualify as "series poison."

(10) She leaves in her wake a trail of sitcom carnage that includes "Duet," which became "Open House," "Stat," "The Jackie Thomas Show," "The John Larroquette Show," and "Tom"

Answer: Alison _La Placa_

(10) Few axe murderers leave less carnage than this actress whose flops include "Almost Perfect," an episode of the anthology series "Gun," and the recently cancelled "Work with Me."

Answer: Nancy _Travis_

(10) She was on "Civil Wars" when it got canned, she moved over to "L.A. Law," which died soon after her arrival. Then she bombed out on "Temporarily Yours" before getting a retooled "Working" the kibosh.

Answer: Debi _Mazar_

5. Identify the possibly related entertainment figures for 5 points each.

a. He wrote and starred in Monster in a Box and Swimming to Cambodia.

answer: Spalding _Gray_

b. She played Cristal Conners in Showgirls and presently plays Glenn Hall on Snoops.

answer: Gina _Gershon_

c. He played King Jaffe Joffer in Coming to America and was Admiral James Greer in Patriot Games.

answer: James Earl _Jones_

d. He played with Brazil in the 1958 World Cup and finished his career with the Cosmos in the NASL.

answer: _Pele_

e. She is better known by her stage name, but her real name is Victoria Adams.

answer: _Posh Spice_

f. Yes, these are related. Spalding Gray played the gay-seeming prince, Gina Gershon played the Man in the Iron Mask, James Earl Jones was the voice of The Magic Taco, Pele was the hiccupping narrator and Posh Spice was the Wise Nun in what recent release at the Springfield Googolplex that featured King Arthur abdicating to the title character.

answer: The _Poke of Zorro_

6. Identify whether the following actors have played on film: Pontius Pilate, Ernst Stavros Blofeld, both or neither, five points each, a bonus 5 for all five.

A. Donald Pleasance

answer: _Both_ (The Passover Plot, and You Only Live Twice)

B. Patrick Stewart

answer: _Neither_

C. David Bowie

answer: Pontius _Pilate_ (1988’s Passion)

D. Yul Brynner

answer: _Neither_

E. Rod Steiger

answer: Pontius _Pilate_ (Jesus of Nazareth)

F. Telly Savalas

answer: _Both_ (The Greatest Story Ever Told and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)

7. For the 1973-74 season, the NBA added two statistical categories.

A. For 5 points each--name these two defensive categories.

answer: _steals_ and _blocked shots_

B. For 10 points--what former Spur holds the single season record for steals with 301?

answer: _A_lvin _Robertson_

C. For 10 points--what former Jazz holds the record for blocked shots in a season with 456.

answer: Mark _Eaton_

8. 30-20-10-5-1, name the NBC sitcom character

(30) She's named for a former producer on Wings and Lisa Kudrow was originally considered the front-runner for the part.

(20) She's won a SeaBee for her work as a radio producer.

(10) She's played by Peri Gilpin.

(5) She’s the long-suffering producer for Frasier Crane’s call-in show.

(1) Frasier often says to this character "who's next, Roz?"

Answer: _Roz_ Doyle

9. Answer the following about the career of the recently departed voice actress Mary Kay Bergman FTPE

A. Bergman was appointed the official voice of this Disney character in 1989.

answer: _Snow White_

B. Bergman played several roles on South Park, and in South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, she sang all the parts in what jingoistic song?

answer: _Blame Canada_

C. Bergman also provided the voice of what advertising character, which in one episode of the Simpsons, Barney knocks over, causing him to think he's killed again.

answer: _Mrs. Butterworth_

10. Identify these kiddie game shows from clues for 10 each.

a. Marc Summers, an obsessive-compulsive when it comes to tidiness, must have gone insane hosting this Nickelodeon and Fox show from 1986 to 1991 featuring the messy obstacle course as the end-game.

answer: _Double Dare_

b. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, this syndicated and Game Show Network computer-themed show ran from 1997-1999 and featured teens answer trivia questions from such levels as "Web Site" or "Word Wizard".

answer: _Click_

c. Summer Sanders hosts this panel show on Nickelodeon that is essentially a pre-teen What's My Line with that network's stars trying to figure out accomplishments of the contestants.

answer: _Figure It Out_

11. Given a team and a set of years, name the major league baseball team's home park for those years, F5PAP, and a bonus five for all of them.

(5) Washington Senators: 1962-1971

Answer: _RFK_ Stadium or _DC Stadium_

(5) Los Angeles Angels: 1961

Answer: _Wrigley_ Field

(5) Cincinnati Reds: 1902-1911

Answer: _Palace of the Fans_

(5) Montreal Expos: 1969-1976

Answer: _Jarry Park_ or _Parc Jarry_

(5) Los Angeles Dodgers: 1958- 1961

Answer: _L_os _A_ngeles Memorial _Coliseum_

12. For 10 points each--answer the following about Margo Channing.

A. She is the Broadway actress played by Bette Davis in what film?

answer: _All About Eve_

B. In this 1972 film, Margo Channing is the oft-referred to, but unseen wife of Laurence Olivier, and lover of Michael Caine. It's not Deathtrap, it just seems like it.

answer: _Sleuth_

C. Both All About Eve and Sleuth were directed by this man, who put the name into the 2nd film as a joke.

answer: Joseph _Mankiewicz_

13. 30-20-10-5-1 -- name the "old school" country artist from clues.

30: He played baseball with the Detroit Eagles and the Memphis Red Sox.

20: Some songs of his include Just Between You and Me and Night Games

10: In 1967, he was the first black performer to appear at the Grand Ole Opry since 1925.

5: His signature song is “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’.”

1: His first album was titled Country Charley Pride.

answer: Charley _Pride_

14. For 10 points -- each answer these questions about the musical stylings of Eric Cartman.

a. In the episode where Cartman finds out his mother is actually his father, he foolishly tells Kyle that if he hears the beginning of this Styx song, he goes crazy until he can actually finish singing it.

answer: _Come Sail Away_

b. In the episode Chicken Pox, Cartman drives home the point that Kenny's family is really poor by crooning this Mac Davis tune which has also been recorded by Elvis.

answer: _In The Ghetto_

c. The only song reprised in South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, this tune from the first season Christmas episode describes Cartman's feelings toward the woman he feels ruined Christmas and the Terrence and Philip Movie.

answer: Kyle's Mom Is A Stupid Bitch in D-minor

15. Your genial tournament director must confess that one of his favorite Christmas albums of all time is the earliest of several by Roger Whitaker. Name Whiatker’s fellow musical artists who would be nowhere without the low-budget commercial for 10 pts. each.

a. This renowned "Master of the Pan Flute" once reached #4 on the U.K. charts with a Eastern funeral piece.

answer: Gheorghe _Zamfir_

b. One of the pioneers of the sell your album on TV, this warbler sold intriguing versions of Una Paloma Blanca, Twelfth of Never and Tumbling Tumbleweeds.

answer: Otis Dewey "Slim" _Whitman_, Jr.

c. This French piano player started his ad blitz in 1982 and peaked when he played his "Love Songs of the World" in 1987.

answer: Richard _Clayderman_

16. Name the author from works, 30-20-10-5-1.

30: Take Back Your Government!: A Practical Handbook for the Private Citizen Who Wants Government to Work, America's Historical Path to Financial Collapse and Beyond

20: Green Hills of Earth, I Will Fear No Evil, The Cat Who Walks Through Walls

10: Starship Troopers, Glory Road, The Past Through Tomorrow

5: Stranger in a Strange Land

1: The Fantasies of Robert Heinlein

answer: Robert A. _Heinlein_

17. Mr. Showbiz, ABC News Internet entertainment website, is even more cruel than most mainstream movie reviewers, in that they rate on a scale of 100. So, when a movie is bad, it really seems bad. Given a Mr. Showbiz rating and brief description, for 10 each, name the 1999 movie.

a. James van der Beek didn't want his father's life in this January pigskin melodrama that garnered a 4 out of 100.

Answer: _Varsity Blues_

b. Elisabeth Shue, not learning her lesson from The Trigger Effect & The Saint, makes another bad career decision with this film about an autistic woman, which garnered a 6 out of 100.

Answer: _Molly_

c. Kathleen Turner continues to slide down the Hollywood ladder of importance with this outing, the first ever 0 out of 100 in Mr. Showbiz history.

Answer: _Baby Geniuses_

18. Have you kept up with the scads of teen movies released this year? For 5 each and a 5-point bonus for all correct, given the lead actor and actress from a 1999 teen movie, name the film.

a. Adrian Grenier and Melissa Joan Hart answer: _Drive Me Crazy_

b. Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles answer: _10 Things I Hate About You_

c. Jason London and Emily Bergl answer: The _Rage: Carrie 2_

d. Devon Sawa and Jessica Alba answer: _Idle Hands_

e. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook answer: _She's All That_

19. Deion Sanders? Bo Jackson? Who cares? Answer these questions about another, even more successful double-sport athlete for the stated number of points.

a. For 5: the first ruling body of this sport was started in Kansas City in 1914, but it didn't grow much until 1949 when it adopted the "count-all" scoring system. Originally the equipment was limited to between 2 pounds and 2 pounds three ounces in this sport of leaners and ringers.

answer: _Horseshoes_

b. FTP, some say this sport started in Germany about 300 AD. Others claim Egypt. Either way, Brunswick, who introduced the standard Evertrue rubber ball, has been manufacturing equipment, in the US since 1845, making it one of the oldest sporting goods manufacturers.

answer: _Bowling_

c. F15P, this man is probably the world's premiere bowler and horseshoe pitcher, with six world championships in each sport. He is also first on the all-time money list in bowling with over $2 million in career earnings. He has also bowled 54 300-point tournament games, and won the 1999 Espy award for Bowler of the Year.

answer: Walter Ray _Williams_ Jr.

20. Given a set of modern rock lyrics from 1999, name the song for five and original artist for five.

a. "In this world of purchase/I'm going to buy back memories/To awaken some old qualities"

Answer: _Run_ by _Collective Soul_

b. "Comin' down the world turned over/And angels fall without you there/And I go on as you get colder/Or are you someone's prayer?"

Answer: _Black Balloon_ by _Goo Goo Dolls_

c. "And if you fall, I'll pick you up/and if you court this disaster/I'll point you home."

Answer: _Call and Answer_ by _Barenaked Ladies_

21. Answer these questions about cities which lost, then regained NHL franchises.

A. In 1930, this city lost its NHL team as they moved to become the Philadelphia Quakers, they recovered a team in 1967.

answer: _Pittsburgh_

B. In 1934, this city gained a team for a season, as the former Ottawa Senators became the Eagles, which folded that season. Like Pittsburgh, they gained a team in 1967.

answer: _Saint Louis_

C. In 1980, the Flames moved from this city to Calgary.

answer: _Atlanta_

22. Answer these questions about the UGS system for the stated number of points.

a. For 5 per word, the UGS is an acronym for what system in the comic book world.

answer: _Uniform Grading Standards_

b. For 5 each, name any 3 of the 9 UGS ratings.

answer: _mint_, _near mint_, _very fine_, _fine_, _very good_, _good_, _fair_, _poor_, _restored_

23. Jersey Math. Give the answers to the following sports math problems, using the jersey numbers of the following NFL Players, FTPE

(10) Randy Moss (Vikings) minus Doug Flutie (Bills) minus Terrell Davis (Broncos) minus Stephen Davis (Redskins)

Answer: _-1_ (84-7-30-48)

(10) Elvis Grbac (Chiefs) plus Brian Griese (Broncos) plus Jim Harbaugh (Chargers) plus Tyrone Wheatley (Raiders)

Answer: _83_ (18+14+4+47)

(10) Joe Montana (49ers) plus Larry Czonka (Dolphins) minus Johnny Unitas (Colts) plus Dick Butkus (Bears)

Answer: _87_ (16+39-19+51)

24. Identify these competitions from their records for 15 or from rules regarding their equipment for 5 points.

A. 15: World record: 323 feet, 1 inch.

5: For men’s competition, it weighs in at 815 grams and 2.65 meters in length. For women, it’s 612.5 grams and 2.25 meters.

answer: _javelin_

B. 15: World record 284 feet, 7 inches.

5: For all competition, it’s 1.195 meters long, and weights 7.275 kilograms.

answer: _hammer throw_

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