Spring League Trivia 3/19

Round 1 – Sleepovers

1.  I remember loving to go over my friend’s houses for sleepovers as a kid because it meant I could watch South Park and other TV shows that my mom didn’t want me to watch.  What is the name of the police officer in South Park?

Officer Barbrady – Gone Daddy Gone by Gnarls Barkley

2. At some during sleepovers, people tend to fall asleep.  Although we all know the goal is to stay awake.  What famous artist had such bad insomnia that he used to coat his blankets and pillows with camphor before he went to sleep?

Vincent Van Gogh – Alone by Armin Van Buuren

3.  What emotion is most commonly felt when we dream?

anxiety or fear – Have you ever seen the rain by Creedence Clearwater

4.  One of the best things about sleepovers is breakfast the next morning.  My best friend’s dad used to go out and get us a dozen donuts every time I slept over.  What country eats the most donuts per capita?

Canada – Can You Do This by Aloe Blacc

Bonus Round

Another important part of post sleepover brunch is coffee.  What are the top five coffee producing countries in the world?

* Brazil – You Make Me Feel by Cobra Starship
* Vietnam – Stacy’s Mom by Fountains of Wayne
* Indonesia – Close to Fine by the Indigo Girls
* Colombia – Call Me by Blondie
* Ethiopia – Hopeless Wanderer by Mumford and Sons

Round 2 - CEREAL

1. What is Cap'n Crunch's first name? 

** Horatio (The Inspiration by Young Jeezy) 

2. What is the #1 best-selling breakfast cereal? 

** Cheerios (Kissin' Ears by Gym Class Heroes) 

3. In the newspaper comic Calvin & Hobbes, what was Calvin's infamous favorite cereal? 

** Chocolate-Frosted Sugar Bombs (The Bomb by Ice Cube) 

4. Which video game character first appeared in the popular 1997 PC game Dry Cereal? 

** Spy Fox (Foxey Lady by Jimi Hendrix) 

Bonus Round

General Mills has 5 monster-themed breakfast cereals, each with their own mascot. I want to know the names of those 5 mascots. 

** Count Chocula (Countdown by Beyonce) 

** Franken-Berry (Lost by Frank Ocean) 

** Boo-Berry (The Boogie Monster by Gnarls Barkley) 

** Fruit Brute (Brooklyn Zoo by Ol' Dirty Bastard) 

** Yummy Mummy (Humble Mumble by Outkast) 

Round 3 – Pajamas

1.  When I was a kid, the most popular pajamas and boxers for boys my age in my school were by far Joe Boxers.  What is the logo for Joe Boxers?

Smiley face with tongue sticking out – Miracle Mile by the Cold War Kids

2.  When Peter Pan brings Wendy and her brothers to Never Land, they are all still wearing their nightgowns and pajamas.  What author first introduced the character Peter Pan in the novel The Little White Bird?

JM Barrie – Carry on My Wayward Son by Kansas

3.  In the book and movie the Boy with the Striped Pajamas, was does the main character, a boy named Bruno, call Adolf Hitler?

The Fury – Just Like a Heaven by the Cure

4.  One of my sister’s favorite shows growing up was Bananas in Pajamas.  What country did that show origin from?

Australia – Don’t Stop by Foster the People

Bonus Round

When I was a kid, one of the musicals I remember my high school putting on was the Pajama Game.  What are the top 5 longest running musicals on Broadway that are still currently running?

* The Phantom of the Opera – California by Phantom Planet
* Chicago – Get Over It by OK Go
* The Lion King – Mountain Man by Crash Kings
* Mamma Mia! – Mama Do the Hump by Rizzle Kicks
* Wicked – Let’s Go by Trick Daddy


Round 4 - CARTOONS
1. In the TV series Spongebob Squarepants, what is the name of Plankton's computer wife? 

** Karen (We Don't Care by Kanye West) 

2. Hayao Miyazaki is probably the most beloved animator in Japanese film history. What was the name of 
the first feature-length film he directed? 

** Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (Daydreamin' by Lupe Fiasco) 

3. What was the lowest grossing Pixar movie? This list is not adjusted for inflation. 

** A Bug's Life (Pour Out a Little Liquor by Thug Life) 

4. In the TV series Dexter's Laboratory, Dexter's nemesis Mandark had an embarrassing first name. What was it? 

** Susan (Runaround Sue by Dion) 

Bonus Round
I'm going to play the theme songs of 5 cartoons. Tell me which song belongs to which show. 
** Batman Beyond
** Doug
** Foster's Home
** Invader Zim
** Rugrats



Scores
1. balls well that ends well - 96
2. microagressions - 90
3. the friendly uncles - 85
4. sex and candy - 80
5. the ross mcallister experience - 76
6. phamadong - 72
7. just the tip? - 65
8. jizzie mcguire - 32 


Standings


1. The Microagressions - 69 + 7 = 76
2. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 45 + 8 = 53
3. Jizzie Mcguire - 50 + 1 = 51
4. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 44 + 6 = 50
5. Sex and Candy - 35 + 5 = 40
6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 33 + 4 = 37
7. Fantastical Fun with Feces - 33
8. Just the Tip? - 30 + 2 = 32
9. Daddy Issues - 18
10. Phamadong - 13 + 3 = 16
11. Prodigal Son - 12

Spring League 3/12

Round 1 – Red Necks

1.  Rednecks love their guns.  And they also love America.  What is the name of the current best-selling gun model in the US, which has been dubbed America’s gun?

AR-15 – Smells like teen Spirit by Nirvana

2.  If there is one thing rednecks love more than guns, it’s Jesus, although that might be debatable.  Which means they are always butting heads with atheists.  Recently the American Atheist’s Society has gone to court to prevent a giant steel cross from being included in a certain museum.  What museum are they trying to keep the cross out of?

National September 11 Memorial and Museum – Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes 

3.  I believe the official sport of rednecks is NASCAR.  What does NASCAR stand for? 

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing – Just What Needed by the Cars

4.  Duck Dynasty seems to be gaining popularity, although I have personally not seen it.  What is the proper name for a male duck?

Drake – Take a Walk by Passion Pit

Bonus Round

There is only one way that a true redneck can get to his NASCAR races and gun rallies: in his pickup truck.  What are the top 5 best-selling pickups in America? 

* Ford F-series – All for you by Sister Hazel

* Chevy Silverado – Heavy Metal Bands by Wilco
* Dodge Ram – Black Betty by Ram Jam
* GMC Sierra – You can’t touch this by MC Hammer
* Toyota Tacoma – This ain’t a Scene, it’s an arm’s race by Fallout boy

Round 2 - EAT YOUR VEGETABLES

1. In French cuisine, many dishes use the same traditional vegetable base. It's a combination of carrots, celery, and onions. What is this mixture called? 

** Mirepoix (I'll Be Your Mirror by The Velvet Underground) 

2. I always ate my carrots growing up because of Bugs Bunny. Who was the original voice of Bugs Bunny? 

** Mel Blanc (No Rain by Blind Melon) 

3. Pizza is a vegetable, and nobody loves pizza more than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. What was the name of the human female reporter who hangs out with the TMNT? 

** April O'Neil (Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond) 

4. This stand-up comedian with a vegetable in his name has been a popular Las Vegas headliner for over a decade. Who is he? 

** Carrot Top (Love on Top by Beyonce) 

Bonus Round

What are the 5 crops most heavily produced in the United States by acre? These are not necessarily vegetables. 

** Corn (The Corner by Common) 

** Soybeans (The Truth by Beanie Sigel) 

** Hay (Hey by MF DOOM) 

** Wheat (No Wheaties by Big K.R.I.T.) 

** Cotton (A Spoonful Weighs a Ton by The Flaming Lips) 

Round 3 – Smarty Pants

1.  The movie “A Beautiful Mind” is a true story about the life of what famous mathematician?

John Nash – Jack & Diane by John Mellencamp

2.  What does a herpetologist study?

Reptiles and amphibians – Reptilia by the Strokes 

3.  Actress Natalie Portman earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from what institution?

Harvard University – Are You gonna go my way by Lenny Kravitz

4.  Before we do this question, I’m curious: who do you guys think is smarter: Stephen Colbert or John Stewart?  Who do you think is funnier?  What famous Chicago based improve group is Stephen Colbert an alumni of?

The Second City – Hot Air Balloon by Owl City

Bonus Round

I think it’s safe to say if we ever run into any other intelligent life out in space they’ll probably be smarter than us.  I think Spock proved that.  What are the top 5 states with the most UFO sightings?

* California – Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
* Washington – Booty Swing by Parov Stelar
* Texas – Sex and Candy by Marcy Playground
* Florida – Good Feeling by Flo Rida
* New York – You’ve got a friend in me by Randy Newman

Round 4 - DRAGONS

1. In Christian mythology, which saint is said to have slayed a dragon? 

** St. George (What is Life? by George Harrison) 

2. In the Yu-Gi-Oh series, which character is well-known for owning the card Blue Eyes White Dragon? 

** Seto Kaiba (Set It Off by Big Daddy Kane) 

3. Who created the game Dungeons & Dragons? 

** Gary Gygax (The Worst Guys by Childish Gambino) 

4. What was the name of the debut album by Imagine Dragons? 

** Night Visions (Visions by Wiz Khalifa) 

Bonus Round

What are the five highest-grossing movies of all time with the word "dragon" in the name? This list is not adjusted for inflation. 

** How to Train Your Dragon (1 Train by ASAP Rocky) 

** The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (The Emperor's Soundtrack by Lupe Fiasco) 

** The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani) 

** Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Eye of the Tiger by Survivor) 

** Red Dragon (Saw Red by Sublime) 

Scores

1. microagressions - 88

2. Phamadong - 86

3. the ross mcallister experience - 85

4. admiral fellatio nelson - 83

5. Jizzie Mcguire - 82

6. balls well that ends well - 81

7. just the tip? - 66

8. sex and brandy - 65

9. daddy issues - 61

10. surfbort - 50

League Standings
1. The Microagressions - 59 + 10 = 69
2. Jizzie Mcguire - 44 + 6 = 50

3. Ball's Well That Ends Well - 40 + 5 = 45
4. Big Worcester in Little Trouble - 44
5. Sex and Candy - 32 + 3 = 35
6. Fantastical Fun with Feces - 26 + 7 = 33
6. The Ross Mcallister Experience - 25 + 8 = 33

7. Just the Tip? - 26 + 4 = 30
8. Daddy Issues - 16 + 2 = 18

9. Phamadong - 4 + 9 = 13
8. Prodigal Son - 12