Spring League Week One: 1/21/15

Round 1: New Year, New Me
1. Everybody makes resolutions like losing weight. US News recently came out with a rankings of the best weight-loss diets in the country. Which one was number 1? 

Weight Watchers (Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer)

2. Another one of those resolutions is to drink less. What is the most valuable alcohol company according to Forbes. 

Budweiser (Everyday - Buddy Holly)

3. With the new years comes the celebratory dropping of the ball. Of course due to time zones this celebrations happens at different times for people all over. What countries celebrate the New Year before anybody else? 

New Zealand/Samoa (Dirt Off Your Shoulder - Jay Z)

4. Another resolution is saving money, and one can do that by not going out to eat as much. What chain restaurant was the most visited in 2014 (Not Fast Food). 

Applebee’s (You Should Be Dancing - Bee Gees)

Bonus Round: 

I went on vacation after the New Year so I want to know the 5 most visited cities in the world from last year. 

London (What I’ve Done - Linkin Park)

Bangkok (Bang Bang - Jessie J)

Paris (Where the Party At - Nelly)

Singapore (Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard)

Dubai (Bye Bye Bye - NSYNC)

Round 2: The Interview
1. There was a lot of hacking and threats made over break. One of the hacks of course was Sony and Microsoft over Christmas. What hacking group claimed to be behind these attacks? 

Lizard Squad (More Than Words - Extreme)

2. So in the movie The Interview they go to North Korea to try and kill Kim Jong-Un. His father died 3 years ago due to what? 

Heart Attack (Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri)

3. So Kim Jong-Un is a character of sorts. He has been known to be obsessed with basketball and in 2013, met what some people believe to be the first American he had ever met. Who am I talking about? Hint: he was a basketball player. 

Dennis Rodman (Maggie May - Rod Stewart)

4. Seth Rogen was of course one of the stars in the movie. What was Seth Rogen’s first film as an actor that he was ever in?

Donnie Darko (I Believe in a Thing Called Love - The Darkness)

Bonus Round: 

So North Korea has obviously threatened the US with nuclear warfare. Name me 5 other countries with nuclear weapons readily available not including the US or North Korea. 

UK (Lump - Presidents of the United States of America)

France (Shut Up and Dance - Walk The Moon)

Russia (Subdivisions - Rush)

China (Second Chance - Shinedown)

Pakistan (Stand By Me - Ben E. King)
Round 3: Oscar Winning Movies1. So if you are unaware in 1998 Shakespeare in Love won best picture over a Tom Hanks classic. What Tom Hanks movie am I talking about? 

Saving Private Ryan (How To Save a Life - The Fray)

2. Pretty simple question, which actor has won the Best Male Actor award the most? 

Daniel Day-Lewis (Day ‘N’ Nite - Kid Cudi)

3. This year American Sniper has been touted as one of the movies that might win the most Academy Awards including best picture. It follows the life of the deadliest American sniper in history. What is his name? 

Chris Kyle (Fighter - Christina Aguilera)

4. Since this theater opened in 2001 it has been the new home for the Oscars each year. What is the name of that theatre? 

Dolby Theater (Bubbly - Colbie Caillat)

Bonus Round: 

So Meryl Streep is a goddess of acting and has been nominated 15 times for best actress and won twice. Name me 5 movies she has been nominated for. 

The Devil Wears Prada (Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones)

The Bridges of Madison County (London Bridge - Fergie)

The Iron Lady (Run to the Hills - Iron Maiden)

Doubt (Spiderwebs - No Doubt)

Julie & Julia (Who Will Save Your Soul - Jewel)

Round 4: Back To School
1. So going back to school means new classes, new homework, and not getting as much sleep as you did when you were on break. One way to combat sleepiness is to consume caffiene, and since I hate coffee I drink diet soda, which contains a really horrible sugar substitute that has been linked to multiple health concerns. What am I talking about? 

Aspartame (Can’t Be Tamed - Miley Cyrus)

2. Going back to school also means having to cook for yourself again. In the most recent Consumers Report survey what supermarket was ranked #1 in the country?

Wegmans (Legs - ZZ Top)

3. So one of my favorite movies about going back to school is of course Billy Madison. In it Billy has to go to school so he can win his father’s fortune and his company. What kind of company does his dad own. Bonus if you can give me the name of the company. 

Hotel Chain/Madison Hotels (Monsoon - Tokio Hotel)

4. Another thing about school is having to pay for it which is no fun. I want to know the most expensive university in the US. 

Columbia University (The Call - Backstreet Boys)
Bonus Round: 
So on the same line of paying for stuff, we obviously get money from the banks. Our banks get the money from the Federal Reserve, which has 12 districts across the US. Name me 5 of those districts. 

Boston (The Boss - James Brown)
New York (NY State of Mind - Nas)
San Francisco (Enter Sandman - Metallica)
Cleveland (Landslide - Fleetwood Mac)
Chicago (Saturday In The Park - Chicago)


Scores
1. Sorry Out Of Rolling Rock: 94 pts.
2. I Wish This Mic Was a Giant Horse Cock: 92 pts.
3. Baby Llama Drama: 85 pts.
4. Crunchy Roll: 84 pts.
5. Canteloupe's Party: 76 pts.
6. Prostate Of The Union: 75 pts.
6. In Dog Beers I've Only Had....Hi Dave: 75 pts.
7. The Escorts: 69 pts.
8. Pound Sign Super Dope: 65 pts.


Picture Question

Question: What does Obama do to pump himself up before the State of the Union address?

Winner: Crunchy Roll

Runner Up: Baby Llama Drama

Bonus Favorite: In Dog Beers I've Only Had...Hi Dave

Standings

1. Sorry Out Of Rolling Rock: 9 pts.
2. I Wish This Mic Was a Giant Horse Cock: 8 pts.
3. Baby Llama Drama: 7 pts.
4. Crunchy Roll: 6 pts.
5. Canteloupe's Party: 5 pts.
6. Prostate Of The Union: 3.5 pts.
6. In Dog Beers I've Only Had....Hi Dave: 3.5 pts.
7. The Escorts: 2 pts.
8. Pound Sign Super Dope: 1 pt.