Spring League 2/26

Round 1 – Dynamic Duos

1.  Shaggy and Scooby are obviously are awesome, although not very dynamic duo.  What type of dog is Scooby?

Great Dane – All the Above by Maino

2.  Bert and Ernie are in the greatest bromance ever.  But not everybody on sesame street is that friendly, namely Oscar the Grouch.  As you all know, Oscar is green, but that’s not his original color.  What color was Oscar originally?

Orange – According to You by Orianthi

3.  Cee Lo Green got together with a music producer to create the group Gnarls Barkley in 2004.  What music producer did Cee Lo pair up with?

Danger Mouse – Dashboard by Modest Mouse

4.  Alright so l lied a couple questions ago.  The greatest bromance ever is not Bert and Ernie, it is Frodo and Sam.  Sam has a nickname for his father.  What is it?

Old Gaffer – Old Yellow Bricks by the Arctic Monkeys 

Bonus Round

Top selling flavors of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream

* Half baked – Young Blood by the Naked and Famous

* Chunky Monkey – Good Vibrations by Marky Mark the Funky Bunch

* Chocolate fudge brownie – Charlie Brown by Coldplay

* Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough – Book of Love by Jimmy Eat World

* Cherry Garcia – Save Tonight by Eagle Eye Cherry

Round 2 - BOMBS

1. What was the real name of the Unabomber? 

** Ted Kaczynski (Tennessee by Arrested Development) 

2. Which band released the hit song Bombs Over Baghdad? 

** OutKast (Castles by B.o.B) 

3. What was the name of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima? 

** Little Boy (Live a Little by Gym Class Heroes) 

4. What does TNT stand for? 

** Trinitrotoluene OR "We Know Drama" (Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & The Waves) 

Bonus Round

Name the top 5 largest box office bombs of all time. This list is not adjusted for inflation. 

** Mars Needs Moms (The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars) 

** The 13th Warrior (Warrior Song by Nas) 

** The Lone Ranger (Tired of Being Alone by Al Green) 

** R.I.P.D. (R.I.P. by Childish Gambino) (start at :10) 

** John Carter (Mr. Carter by Lil Wayne) 

Round 3 - Slow

1.  In 1919, a molasses storage tank broke, flooding what major US city?

Boston – Rock & Roll Band by Boston

2.  I went hiking this past weekend and realized I was horribly out of shape.  Which sports company makes the official uniforms for the NFL?

Nike – Paddling Out by Miike Snow   

3.  Turtles are generally pretty slow, unless they’re riding the EAC.  I want you to tell me the largest species of turtle in the world.

Leatherback Sea Turtles – Creepin’ up the Back Stairs by the Fratellis

4.  Forrest Gump, is known for being a little slow.  He’s also one of my favorite character’s ever, but we won’t go into that.  What actor plays Forrest’s son in the movie?

Haley Joel Osment – Piano Man by Billy Joel       

Bonus Round

As fast as the internet has become, Clark internet still sucks.  What are the top 5 most used languages on the internet?

* English – I Melt with You by Modern English

* Chinese – Chinese Translation by M. Ward

* Spanish – Nine in the Afternoon by Panic at the Disco

* Japanese – Turning Japanese by the Vapors

* Portuguese – Hip Hop Kids by Portugal the Man

Round 4 - MYTHOLOGY

1. In Greek mythology, which hero is famous for slaying the minotaur? 

** Theseus (Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson) 

2. In Judeo-Christian mythology, who is Jesus said to have brought back from the dead after four days? 

** Lazarus (Lazy Sunday by The Lonely Island) 

3. In super-hero mythology, what is the real name of Catwoman? 

** Selina Kyle (Kylie From Connecticut by Ben Folds) 

4. In Greek mythology, who was the wife of Orpheus? 

** Eurydice (Tumbling Dice by The Rolling Stones) 

Bonus Round

Norse mythology has nine worlds unified by the world tree Yggdrasill. What are the names of these worlds? Extra points if you can get more than 5. 

** Alfheim (Alfie by Dionne Warwick) 

** Asgard (Good Ass Intro by Chance the Rapper) 

** Midgard (Midnight Confessions by The Grassroots) 

** Nidavellir (All Tomorrow's Parties by The Velvet Underground) 

** Vanaheim (The Way Young Lovers Do by Van Morrison) 

** Jotunheim

** Svartalfheim

** Niffleheim

** Muspelheim

Scores

1. I have become drunk destroyer of beers - 93

2. balls well that ends well - 86

3. the microaggressions - 84

4. sex and candy - 80

5. Daddy issues - 77

6. Lookin to Score - 74

7. phamadong - 71

7. Jizzie Mcguire - 71

8. swan schlong - 68

9. the ross mcallister experience - 67

9. sit on my facebook - 67

10. just the tip - 66

11. better late than pregnant - 29

League Standings

1. The Microagressions - 50 + 9 = 59
2. Jizzie Mcguire - 39 + 5 = 44
2. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 38 + 6 = 44
3. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 30 + 10 = 40
4. Sex and Candy - 24 + 8 = 32
5. Just the Tip? - 24 + 2 = 26
5. Fantastical Fun with Feces - 15 + 11 = 26

6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 22 + 3 = 25

7. Frisky Dingoes - 9 + 7 = 16

8. Prodigal Son - 12

Spring League Trivia 2/19

Round 1 – Au Natural

1.  Charles Darwin is considered to be one of the fathers of natural selection.  He’s also a lovely character in the movie, Pirates Band of Misfits.  What ship did Darwin sail with when first began developing his ideas for evolutionary theory?

HMS Beagle – Could You be Loved by Bob Marley  

2.  What is the highest mountain in the United States?

Mt. Mckinley – Celebrity Skin by Hole

3.  The Pacific Ocean means peaceful sea.  It got its name from an explorer in the 16^th century.  What explorer is credited with naming the Pacific Ocean?

Ferdinand Magellan – No Rain by Blind Melon       

4.  Nothing is more natural than nudity.  Except maybe nature.  There are only three states in America that have passed laws making it completely illegal for women to go topless.  Name one of them.

Utah, Indiana, Tennessee – Who are You by the Who

Bonus Round

Five largest national parks in America, not including anything in Alaska

* Death Valley – Death Valley by Fallout Boy

* Yellowstone – Here in Your Arms by Hellogoodbye

* Everglades  - Every Morning by Sugar Ray

* Grand Canyon – Can’t Stop by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

* Glacier National Park – Lay Me Down by the Dirty Heads

Round 2 - OTTOMAN ARCHITECTURE

1. The Bursa period lasted from 1299-1437 and it was largely defined by the introduction of domed structures. Which comedian starred as protagonist in the 1996 movie Bio-Dome?

** Pauly Shore (Sure Shot by the Beastie Boys)

2. The Classical period of Ottoman architecture lasted from 1437-1703. Architects of this era thrived under patronage by the Ottoman empire's greatest and longest-ruling sultan, who served between 1520 and 1566. What was that sultan's name?

** Suleiman the Magnificent (Concrete School by Jurassic 5)

3. The Tulip period from 1703-1757 was marked by a change in social dynamic as the upper class began mixing into open and public areas. This lead to greater public works such as fountains. Which famous Spanish explorer is said to have discovered Florida while searching for the fabled Fountain of Youth?

** Juan Ponce de Leon (Hey Leonardo by Blessid Union of Souls)

4. The Baroque period from 1757-1808 popularized circular, wavy, and curved lines influenced by French designs. What famous French painter is considered to be the founder of French impressionism?

** Claude Monet (Money grabber by Fitz and the Tantrums)

Bonus Round

The Empire Period from 1808-1876 had greater European influences, developing parallel with the westernization process. I thought I could make it to 5 questions with this round, but I couldn't. Name the top 5 Beyonce singles that spent the longest time at #1 on the Billboard charts, not counting her work with Destiny's Child.

** Irreplaceable (All I Ever Wanted by Basshunter)

** Baby Boy (Weapon of Choice by Fat Boy Slim)

** Crazy in Love (Butterfly by Crazy town)

** Check On It (Check Yo Self by Ice Cube)

** Single Ladies (Lady Madonna by the Beatles)

Round 3 – Hey Ladies

1.  The US won their first Olympic gold in ice dancing recently with a record breaking score.  What is the name of the lady in that US ice dancing pair?

Meryl Davis – Titanium by David Guetta   

2.  For those of you who made it through high school, you probably know that February is Black History Month.  What month is Women’s History month?

March – Ants Marching by Dave Mathews Band    

3.  In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of affection, love, attraction, and basically anything related to sex that Zeus hasn’t already fucked.  She is also married to another god, name that god.

Hephaestus – Best Day of My life by the American Authors        

4.  In the movie Princess Bride, what actress played Princess Buttercup?

Robin Wright – Right Round by Flo Rida 

Bonus Round

The Oscars are coming up.  Name the five nominees for best actress in a leading role.

* Amy Adams – Rehab by Amy Winehouse

* Cate Blanchett – Hate to Say I told you so by the Hives

* Sandra Bullock – One grain of Sand by Ron Pope

* Judi Dench – Monkey Wrench by Foo Fighters

* Meryl Streep – Black Horse and a Cherry Tree by KT tunstall

Round 4 - I DON'T KNOW, I JUST SAW THOR 2. MAYBE I COULD DO A ROUND ABOUT THAT?

1. In Norse mythology, what item did Loki use to kill Baldur?

** Mistletoe (An Honest Mistake by the Bravery)

2. Natalie Portman was in Thor. What was her first ever movie role, where she played a young girl taken in by a hitman?

** Leon: The Professional (Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon)

3.  Thor 2 is set in London, at least when it’s on earth and not Asgard.  Recently, something tragic happened in Great Britain.  One Direction rose to the top of Britain’s list of richest celebrities under the age of 30.  Tell me which celebrity they displaced.

** Daniel Radcliffe (Bad Day by Daniel Powter)

4. If you're in terrible dental pain, you might pronounce "sore tooth" as "Thor 2." What is the #1 best-selling brand of toothpaste worldwide?

** Crest (Ai’nt No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant)

Bonus Round

Thor and all of the Avengers are a part of the Marvel Universe.  And so are the Guardians of the Galaxy, whose trailer premiered this past week.  Name the five guardians appearing in the movie.

* Star-lord – While I’m Alive by Starfucker

* Drax the Destroyer – Big Yellow Taxi by Counting Crows

* Gamora – One More Time by Daft Punk

* Groot – Send Me on My Way by Rusted Root

* Rocket Raccoon – Rock & Roll by Erik Hutchinson

Scores

1. Lookin to score part 2 - 97

2. the microagressions - 89

3. balls well that ends well - 88

4. Jizzie mcguire - 82

5. just the tip - 74

6. billy sucks - 73

7. floppy flatjacks - 72

8. the ross mcallister experience - 71

9. something punny - 66

10. sex and candy - 64

11. Frisky dingoes - 45

12. bomb/dynamite - 21

League Standings

1. The Microagressions - 39 + 11 = 50
2. Jizzie Mcguire - 30 + 9 = 39
3. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 26 + 12 = 38

4. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 20 + 10 = 30
5. Sex and Candy - 21 + 3 = 24
5. Just the Tip? - 16 + 8 = 24

6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 17 + 5 = 22
7. Fantastical Fun with Feces - 15
8. Prodigal Son = 12
9. Burgerpants - 11
9. The Matt's - 11
10. Deep in My Plums - 9
10. Frisky Dingoes - 7 + 2 = 9

11. Punk Cuisine - 2 + 6 = 8

12. Billy Sucks = 7

13. Something Punny = 4
14. Team Haiti - 3
14. Swan Schlong - 3
15. Krustsy Livers - 1

Spring League Trivia 2/12: Valentine's Day Edition

Round 1- Only the Lonely

1.  What is the only country in the world that starts with the letter “y”?

Yemen – Lemon-aid by GOB

2.  Other than Andy Samberg, name one of the other two members of Lonely Island.

Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone – You’re So Vain by Carly Simon  

3.  In the 1991 movie “Only the Lonely”, what actor plays a Chicago cop who must balance loyalty to his overbearing mother with a relationship to a shy funeral home worker?

John Candy – Can you feel the Love Tonight by Elton John

4.  Edward Snowden is still living in exile from the US.  Which honestly isn’t the worst thing that could’ve happened to him.  What award has Snowden been nominated for?

Nobel Peace Prize – Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin

Bonus Round

Top 5 least popular cities in America.

* Detroit – Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison

* Cleveland – Take me or Leave me by RENT
* Cincinnati – Almost Like Being In Love by Frank Sinatra
* Minneapolis – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic by the Police
* Kansas City – Why Can’t I by Liz Phair

Round 2 - HEARTS

1. The human heart has four chambers. What is the name of the two upper chambers? 

** Atria (One Tree Hill by U2) 

2. What type of animal is a Hart? 

** Deer (Dear Valentine by Guster) 

3. 'Heart of Glass' is a classic song by the rock group Blondie. What was the name of Blondie's female lead singer? 

** Debbie Harry (Without You by Harry Nilsson) 

4. Which of Superman's villains has a heart made of Green Kryptonite? 

** Metallo (Just a Friend by Tally Hall) 

Bonus Round

What are the 5 largest organs in the human body? 

** Skin (Brown Skin Lady by Black Star) 

** Liver (Live a Little by Gym Class Heroes) 

** Brain (Brain by N.E.R.D.) 

** Lungs (Only the Good Die Young by Billy Joel) 

** Heart (Heart of Glass by Blondie) 

Round 3 – True Love

1.  Anyone with a pet dog knows what true love feels like.  And anyone with a pet cat knows that love isn’t always mutual.  What is the name of the kitten in the Garfield comic strips that Garfield hates for being cute and annoying?

Nermal – The Bird and the Worm by Owl City   

2.  Romeo and Juliet love each other so much they are willing to commit suicide.  Give me the name of the person who conducts their secret marriage ceremony.

Friar Laurence – I’m Not Over by Carolina Liar

3.  Ellen Degeneres is hot.  And unfortunately for me, a lesbian.  With an even hotter wife.  What is the name of Ellen Degeneres’ wife?

Portia De Rossi – My Doorbell by the White Stripes

4.  Paris is of course the city of love.  The Palace of Versailles in just outside of Paris and housed the kings of France for many years.  Who was the last king to live in the Palace of Versailles?

Louis XVI – Tangled Up in Blue by Bob Dylan      

Bonus Round

“The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot.” Salvador Dali.  Name the top five countries that import the most cut flowers.

* Germany – Many the Miles by Sara Bareilles

* United States – I Hate Myself for Loving You by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
* United Kingdom – Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield
* France – Dance Anthem of the 80’s by Regina Spektor
* The Netherlands – Never Let You Go by Third Eye Blind

Round 4 - V-DAY

1. Who wrote The Vagina Monologues? 

** Eve Ensler (I'm a Believer by The Monkees) 

2. In the TV show Parks & Recreation, what is the variation of Valentine's Day that the characters celebrate every year? 

** Galentine's Day (Enter Galactic by Kid Cudi) 

3. What is Veteran's Day celebrating? 

** Armistice Day (Crossroads by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) 

4. In Japan, women are the only ones who give chocolate on Valentine's Day. Men are expected to return these gifts on a later holiday. What is the name of that holiday? 

** White Day (Your Woman by White Town) 

Bonus Round

Name the top 5 largest chocolate manufacturers in the world by revenue. 

** Mars (Grenade by Bruno Mars) 

** Nestle (Brooklyn's Finest by Jay-Z) 

** Ferrero (A Little Party Never Killed Nobody by Fergie) 

** Cadbury (Bury Me a G by Young Jeezy) 

** Hershey (Pretty Hurts by Beyonce) 

Scores

1. the microagressions - 93

2. Evan Likes Boys - 85

3. Ball's Well that ends well - 84

4. The Ross Mcallister experience - 80

4. Funions? Who's that? - 80

5. Jizzie Mcguire - 79

6. Just the Tip? - 76

7. sex and candy - 74

8. Donkey Kong Country #2 - 69

9. Apes of Wrath - 54

League Standings
1. The Microagressions - 30 + 9 = 39
2. Jizzie Mcguire - 25 + 5 = 30
3. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 18 + 8 = 26
4. Sex and Candy - 18 + 3 = 21
5. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 13 + 7 = 20

6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 11 + 6 = 17
7. Just the Tip? - 12 + 4 = 16

8. Fantastical Fun with Feces - 9 + 6 = 15
9. Prodigal Son = 12
10. Burgerpants - 11
10. The Matt's - 11
11. Deep in My Plums - 9
12. Frisky Dingoes - 5 + 2 = 7
13. Team Haiti - 3
13. Swan Schlong - 3

14. Punk Cuisine - 1 + 1 = 2
15. Krustsy Livers - 1

Spring League Trivia 2/5

Round 1 – Winners

1.  What genre of book is eligible to win a Hugo Award?

Science fiction, fantasy – Mr. Blue Sky

2.  Who won MVP for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl?  Bonus point if you know his position.

Malcolm Smith, linebacker – Colors by April Smith and the Great Picture Show

3.  Tony Stark has kicked a lot of ass Iron Man.  What actor voices the character of Jarvis, the computer that is in Iron Man’s suit?

Paul Bettany – Bet You Look Good on the Dance Floor by the Arctic Monkeys

4.  The Olympics are starting soon, which is exciting.  Norway is making headlines yet again for because of the amazing uniforms for one of their teams.  There’s actually a facebook group for the team’s uniforms. What sport does this Norwegian team play?

Curling – Are You Gonna be my Girl by Jet

Bonus Round

Name the five categories for Nobel prizes

* Peace – Peace of Mind by Boston

* Chemistry – Dead by My Chemical Romance

* Physics – Gay bar by Electric Six

* Medicine – I Write Sins not Tragedies by Panic! At the Disco

* Literature – Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men

Round 2 - 5 STAGES OF GRIEF

1. Denial. Bill Nye recently debated a famous creationist, who denied the theory of evolution. What was the name of the man he debated?

** Ken Ham (H.A.M. by Jay-Z & Kanye West)

2. Anger. Socrates pissed off the citizens of Athens, and they made him kill himself. How did Socrates choose to die?

** Hemlock (Five O'Clock World by The Vogues)

3. Bargaining. According to a recent study, which country-wide retail outlet chain has the highest average employee wage?

** Costco (Alison by Elvis Costello)

4. Depression. I make bad decisions when I'm depressed... such as watching the entire first season of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. In that series, what is the name of the land the ponies live in?

** Equestria (Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest)

Bonus Round

Acceptance. Being accepted is hard, but you all know that already, which is why you're at Clark University. I want to know the 5 colleges in America with the lowest acceptance rates. This list is not including conservatories or service academies.

** Harvard University (Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger)

** Stanford University (Stan by Eminem)

** Cooper Union (School's Out by Alice Cooper)

** Yale University (Yellow by Coldplay)

** Columbia University (London Calling by The Clash)

Round 3 – Sexy Time

1.  What country just became the 17^th country to legalize same-sex marriage?

Scotland – Big Shot by Billy Joel

2.  So liquor can lead to sex.  Or so I’ve been told.  What type of alcohol is the official alcohol of the United States?

Bourbon – Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-lot

3.  Tiger Woods used to be known for golf, but is now known for his sexual ordeals.  What is his ex-wife’s name?

Elin Nordegren – Tell Me Baby by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

4.  JFK is famous for having an affair with what actress?

Marilyn Monroe – Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Tom Petty

Bonus Round

States with the highest fertility rates.

* Utah – Bohemian Like You by the Dandy Warhols

* Alaska – Don’t Ask Me by OK Go

* South Dakota – I’m a Believer by Smash Mouth

* Idaho – Low by Flo Rida

* Texas – I Just had Sex by Lonely Island

Round 4 - DEAD FAT GUYS

1. What movie won Philip Seymour Hoffman an Academy Award for Best Actor?

** Capote (All Caps by Madvillain)

2. What was the name of Biggie Smalls' debut album?

** Ready to Die (Born to Die by Lana Del Rey)

3. This silent film actor was once the highest paid man in Hollywood, but he lost everything after a horrible sex scandal.

** Fatty Arbuckle (Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley)

4. This fictional red-haired girl was orphaned when her father, a ship captain, was lost at sea. However, she believes he is still alive, as he was so fat that he must have floated away.

** Pippi Longstockings (All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix)

Bonus Round

Name the 5 fattest American Presidents.

** William Howard Taft (Afternoon Delight by Will Ferrell)

** Grover Cleveland (Garden Grove by Sublime)

** Chester Arthur (Chest Fever by The Band)

** Teddy Roosevelt (Roses by Kanye West)

** Bill Clinton (Clint Eastwood by Gorillaz)

Scores

1. the microagressions - 93

2. sex and candy - 88

3. Ball's well that ends well - 85

4. fort clifton - 82

5. jizzie mcguire - 81

6. prodigal son - 80

7. swan schlong - 76

8. frisky dingoes - 57 

9. Punk Cuisine - 52

League Standings
1. The Microagressions - 21 + 9 =30
2. Jizzie Mcguire - 20 + 5 = 25

3. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 12 + 6 = 18

3. Sex and Candy - 10 + 8 = 18

4. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 6 + 7 =13
5. Just the Tip? - 12

5. Prodigal Son = 8 + 4 = 12
6. Burgerpants - 11
6.The Matt's - 11
6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 11
7. Deep in My Plums - 9
7. Fantastical Fun with Feces = 9

8. Frisky Dingoes - 3 + 2 = 5
9. Team Haiti - 3

9. Swan Schlong - 3
10. Krustsy Livers - 1

10. Punk Cuisine - 1