Monday, July 21, 2014

Summer League Trivia 7/16

Round 1: Hipster Pop Culture
1. If you haven't seen the new Star Trek movies they're great. William Shatner used to play Captain Kirk. There's a funny YouTube video of him singing a famous Elton John song. What was it? 

Rocket Man - Hand in my Pocket by Alanis Morrisette

2. In the remake of King Kong (which sucked) Jack Black is one of the starring actors (LOL). He is actually in a band with another person. Who is the other member of his band? 

Kyle Gass - Heart of Glass by Blondie

3. I love Jimi Hendrix's cover of Bob Dylan's famous song All Along the Watchtower. How did Jimi die?

Sleeping Pills/Alcohol/Asphyxiation - The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens

4. Last summer the TV series Dexter finally concluded. The first season was actually based off of a book. What was the name of that book? 

Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Dreams by The Cranberries

Bonus Round:
Name me the top 5 grossing Indie movies of all time

** The Passion of The Christ - Jesus Walks by Kanye West
** Slumdog Millionaire - If I Had a Million Dollars by Barenaked Ladies
** My Big Fat Greet Wedding - White Wedding by Billy Idol
** Shakespeare in Love - Shake Your Booty by KC & The Sunshine Band
** The Blair Witch Project - Bitches Ain't Shit by Ben Folds

Round 2: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
1. In 2011 a Swedish car company declared bankruptcy. I love these cars. They originated from an aerospace and defense company. What am I talking about?

Saab - Jamming by Bob Marley

2. Going around the world in a car or train is impossible, but plane is not. Who was the first pilot to fly solo around the world?

Wiley Post - Such Great Heights by The Postal Service

3. On AMC there's a show called Hell on Wheels which focuses on the construction of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S. What three private companies worked on it?

Western, Central, and Union Pacific Railroad Company - Kick, Push by Lupe Fiasco

4. During 2009-2011 Toyota had a rough going with recalls. What is the best selling Toyota car of all time?

Toyota Corolla - Rollin' by Limp Bizkit

Bonus Round:
John Candy starred in the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. What were the 5 best selling candy bars in 2013?

** M&Ms - Men in Black by Will Smith
** Reese's - Greased Lightning by John Travolta
** Hershey's - She's So High by Tal Bachman
** Snickers - Children's Story by Slick Rick
** Kit-Kat Bar - Wild World by Cat Stevens

Round 3: Riddle Me This
1. The man who invented it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What is it?

Coffin - Cough Syrup by Young the Giant

2. Throw me off the highest building, and I'll not break. But put me in the ocean, and I will. What am I? 

Tissue - New Shoes by Paolo Nutini

3. I have an eye but cannot see. I am stronger and faster than any man alive but have no limbs. What am I?

Hurricane - A Bay Bay by Hurricane Chris

4. I dig out tiny caves and store gold and silver in them. I also build bridges of silver and makes crowns of gold. They are the smallest you could imagine. Sooner or later everybody needs my help yet many people are afraid to let me help them. Who am I?

Dentist - Bent by Matchbox Twenty

Bonus Round:
I love the 1960's version of Batman with Adam West. What five villians appeared in the most episodes in that series?

** The Joker - Poker Face by Lady Gaga
** Penguin - Live to Win by Paul Stanley
** Catwoman - Top of the World by The Cataracs
** Riddler - The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
** King Tut - Kings & Queens by 30 Seconds to Mars

Round 4: Dog Days of Summer
1. It gets really hot in Worcester, and it also did at the World Cup, so much so they had water breaks for the first time. At what temperature did they have water breaks?

90 Degrees - Nine In The Afternoon by Panic! At The Disco

2. All of this heat comes from the Sun, which is a star. There's also the North Star, which if you follow apparently you'll find your way back home. What is the name of the North Star? 

Polaris - Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden

3. The holy grail for dogs is the Westminster Dog Show. Where does it take place?

Madison Square Garden - Hip to be Square by Huey Lewis & The News

4. The Human Torch is so hot he is literally engulfed in flames. What is his real name?

Johnny Storm - Sandstorm by Darude

Bonus Round:
In the show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia there is a crew of 5 main characters. Name me the actors that play those 5 characters.

** Charlie Day - Daylight by Matt and Kim
** Glenn Howerton - This is How We Do It by Montell Jordan
** Rob McElhenney - Rockin Robin by Bobby Day
** Kaitlin Olson - Old Man by Neil Young
** Danny Devito - Whip It by Devo


Scores:
1. George's Arno Good - 83 pts.
2. California Dream - 82 pts.
3. A Bottle In Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 81 pts.
4. Phil McCracken - 79 pts.
5. Hakuna Matata - 74 pts.
6. Team Name - 72 pts.
7. Dr. Teety & The Electric Mayhem - 70 pts.
8. Beef Slut - 63 pts.
9. HaHaHa Great Times! - 62 pts.
9. Scooby Snacks - 62 pts. 


Picture Question:

Question: So I recently saw a music video with Psy and Snoop Dogg, so odd. Draw me the oddest combination of celebrities and what activities they would do together.


Winner: Scooby Snacks - Miley Cyrus & George W. Bush


Runner Up: George's Arno Good - Hitler & Gandhi



League Standings:
1. George's Arno Good - 35 + 10 = 45 pts.
1. California Dream - 36 + 9 = 45 pts.
2. Phil McCracken - 32 + 7 = 39 pts.
3. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 22 + 8 = 30 pts.
4. Force of Will - 28 pts.
5. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 27 pts.
6. Little League Boners - 10 + 3 = 13 pts.
7. Sleepless in Worcester - 11 pts.
8. Hakuna Matata - 9 pts. 
9. Cleveland Dreamers - 6 pts.
10. Twatternaut Squash - 5 pts. 
10. Team Name - 5 pts.
11. Dr. Teety & The Electric Mayhem - 4 pts.
11. Too Drunk to Taste This Chicken - 4 pts.
12. HaHaHa Great Times - 2 pts.
12. Paul The Monkey - 2 pts.
12. Titos Doritos - 2 pts.
13. Starks: Winter is Coming - 1 pt. 
13. King Crocus - 1 pt.
13. Scooby Snacks - 1 pt. 


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