Wednesday, February 15, 2017

2.8.17 iLuVtRiViA

Trivia 2.8.17
Theme: Feel the Love
V-Day


1. I have to apologize. This night is about love and I’ve been asking you silly questions. What animal’s mating season served as the basis for the association of Valentine’s Day with love in England and France during the Middle Ages? (not specific animal)

Birds
Birds - Coldplay
2. Everyone always likes to say Valentine's day is a hallmark holiday, I think companies just made good economic choices. I want to know roughly how much revenue was created from the holiday last year.


3. Speaking of “treat yo self” here’s one about Parks n Rec for ya. What is the name of the holiday that Leslie Knope celebrates the day before Valentine’s DAy?
Galentine’s Day No Money – Galantis
4. MEEP SPECIAL:::::
So Alex doesn’t know this question is coming but years ago Valentine’s Day was renamed Sturt Day for our friend group. So here’s a question about someone we all know and love. Called the best Shopping Town in New England by Yankee Magazine, nestled along the shores of Casco Bay and home to famous Bean Boot – where in Maine does Alexander Sturtevant call home?
FreePort



Bonus: There are four cities in the US named valentines city, I want you to tell me which states they reside in.





Feat Round = Music


  1. In 1992 Whitney Houston covered the song “I will Always Love You” in her acting debut alongside Kevin Costner. What was the name of this film that featured this iconic hit that I’ll play for you now.

    The Bodyguard
    I will Always Love you - Whitney Houston
  2. So this next song is basically a song that I heard a bunch as a kid and is pretty iconic. Name me the artist responsible for this romantic hit.

    Percy Sledge
    When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
  3. You might think this next song is someone messing you but it is about love - pent up feelings and declarations of dedication. What is the name of the 1987 album this song is off of?

    Whenever You Need Someone
    Never Gunna Give you up - Rick Astley
  4. So this song is originally by Elton John - but this version is from the 2001 movie about love featuring Ewan MacGregor and Scarlett Johanson. What is the name of that film?

    Moulin Rouge
    Your Song from Moulin Rouge - Ewan Macgregor/Alessandro Safina
Bonus: Straight off the Billboard’s Top 50 most romantic love songs. Name me the artist of these hits - the list is a point based system where time at #1 is the most points and time at #100 is worth the least with points ranging in between.

1. Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
2. I’ll Make Love to You - Boyz II Men
3. We Found Love - Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris
4. How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
5. Silly Love Songs - Wings




  1. “The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.” - Audrey Hepburn

    What 1961 movie did Hepburn star in as the character Holly Golighlty that set her career ablaze?

    Breakfast at Tiffany’s
    Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something
  2. “Every woman is a queen, and we all have different things to offer.” - Dana Elaine Owens
    Dana Elaine Owens is the real name of what famous singer, songwriter and rapper?


    Queen Latifah
    When You’re Good to Mama - Queen Latifah
  3. “If you find someone you love in your life, then hang on to that love.” - Princess Diana

    Mostly associated with the royal affairs and divorce, Diana was a formidable woman - her death was untimely and unfortunate. Conspiracy theories aside, how did Diana die?

    Car crash
    Car Crash - Three Days Grace
  4. “You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” - Tina Fey

    Tina Fey is incredible. She’s written movies like Mean Girls, created tv shows such as 30 Rock. She says that she grew up being exposed to comedy such as Young Frankenstein, Monty Python and even Saturday Night Live. What weekly segment of the show did Tina Fey co-anchor with the likes of Jimmy Fallon, Amy Poehler, Horatio Sanz, and Seth Meyers?

    Weekend Update
    The Update - Beastie Boys


Bonus: So Michael Scott pioneered “that’s what she said” jokes in my mind so your task after answering 4 questions about inspirational women is to name me 5 women who Michael was with during the tv series.
  1. Helene (Pam’s Mom) - Helena by MCR
  2. Carol (realtor) - Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
  3. Jan Levinson - Janglin by Edward Sharpe n the Magnetic Zeros
  4. Donna (girl from bar) - Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
  5. Holly Flax - Hollywood by Grouplove



Tv Romances
  1. Okay matt may never love you again but have you ever watched How I met your mother? I always thought Marshall helped push ted to find his true love within the series, but the real question is who was Marshall married to?

2. In the show parks and rec andy and april are an awesome couple, relationship goals yez. Anyway I want to know who andy dated before he dated april?

3. Since this is all about ones you love more reasons too ask questions about what Matt loves. So unless you’ve been living under a rock pam and jim are a thing. I want to know which season Jim and Pam from the office start dating.
4th


25 or six to four by chicago
4. It was short lived but in season two of GOT John Snow meets a spearwoman north of the wall who he more or less falls in love with, whats her name?





If you guys are looking for something to watch on valentine's day look no further:
Based on data from rotten tomatoes I want you to name me the top 5 romance movies of all time. As a hint they all happen before 1960.
1. 100% Singin' in the Rain (1952) Singing In The Rain – Simple Plan
2. 98% It Happened One Night (1934) One Night – Lil Yachty
3. 97% Casablanca (1942) Blank Space – I Prevail
4. 100% The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke, T.I., Pharrell Williams
5. 100% The Philadelphia Story (1940) Philadelphia Freedom – Elton John



PICTURE QUESTION: Valentine’s Day is less than a week away so now’s the time to practice being cute n stuff. Tonight I need you to make a Valentine for Alex and I - it can be silly, nice, sexual, or represent everything you feel about us.










































































LEAGUE STANDINGS:
League Standings:

  1. The Unemployed Grads: 14 + (10*2) = 34
  2. Brawndo: 16 + 4(*2) = 24
    Welcome to the Flavortown Parade: 12 + 6(*2) = 24
  3. I Guess I’m in Trivia: 8 + 5(*2) = 18 Black Out then White Out Sux Pt. 2: 9(*2) = 18
  4. HighTiiiiiiiiiiiide: 13 + 2(*2) = 17
  5. Blood: 8(*2) = 16
    Andy Wins Most of the Time: 10 + 3(*2) = 16
  6. LOTUS:  9 + 3(*2) = 15
  7. Sausage Dinner: 7(*2) = 14
  8. Turd Burglars: 8
  9. Dad Haus = 5
  10. Go Go Power Ragers: 2(*2) = 4
  11. Captain Vlad = 3
  12. The Corncobs: 1 (*2) = 2
    Coach: 1(*2) = 2
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