Monday, July 28, 2014

Summer League Trivia 7/23/14

Round 1: Famous Rivalries
1. So the ultimate debate is the iPhone vs. the Android. Steve Jobs used to be the CEO until he passed away. Who is the current CEO of Apple?

Tim Cook - What A Wonderful World by Sam Cooke

2. The beer industry is filled with rivalries, but the main one is Bud, Coors, and Miller. Bud has famous Super Bowl commercials with a particular type of horse. What horse is it?

Clydesdales - Slide by Goo Goo Dolls

3. In the Portal video game series, a mute woman fights the evil robot Glados with a Portal Gun. What is the name of the mute woman?

Chell - Tonight Tonight by Hot Chelle Rae

4. In the Back to the Future movie series, Marty McFly has an intense rivalry with what character?

Biff Tannen - Lift Off by Jay Z & Kanye

Bonus Round:
Coke vs. Pepsi is another intense rivalry. What are the top 5 sodas consumed in the U.S. every year?

** Coke - Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple
** Diet Coke - Metal Health by Quiet Riot
** Pepsi - Under The Sea from The Little Mermaid
** Mountain Dew - This Year by The Mountain Goats
** Dr. Pepper - Whatta Man by Salt-N-Pepa

Round 2: Random Holidays
1. National Doughnut Day is the first Friday of June. Chief Wiggum from the Simpsons loves doughnuts. What doughnut shop does he frequent in the show?

Lard Lad Donuts - Glad You Came by The Wanted

2. November 14 is decreed World Diabetes Day. You wear a particular color to show support. What color is it?

Blue - Hit 'Em Up Style by Blu Cantrell

3. There is a Jewish Holiday that requires you to fast for 25 hours and pray during those 25 hours for the most part. What holiday is it?

Yom Kippur - Pour It Up by Rihanna

4. If you love Seinfield you'll know that December 23 is the best holiday of the year. What holiday am I talking about?

Festivus - Festival Song by Good Charlotte

Bonus Round:
So Friday the 13th isn't really a holiday but it's still an interesting day. Name me 5 things you must avoid doing or seeing on this day.

** Black Cats - Rock This Town by The Stray Cats
** Breaking a Mirror - Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson
** Walking Under a Ladder - Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
** Stepping on a crack - Drift Away by Uncle Kracker
** Opening an Umbrella inside - Mellow Yellow by Donovan

Round 3: George's Favorite Things
1. I love HBO shows. What is the most watched HBO show of all time?

Game Of Thrones - Love Game by Eminem

2. Dave Chappelle is one of my favorite comedians ever. He has been on record as saying a man is his favorite rapper. Who is it?

Nas - New York State of Mind by Nas

3. Love Adventure Time, love it. Best cartoon out there. Who voices the Ice King?

Tom Kenney - Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins

4. Tennis is my fav sport. Which player has won the most grand slam tournaments ever?

Margaret Court - Tennis Court by Lorde

Bonus Round:
NSYNC is my shit. Tell me the 5 members of NSYNC.

** Justin Timberlake - Timber by Ke$ha
** Joey Fatone - Someday I Suppose by Mighty Mighty Bosstones
** Lance Bass - Dance, Dance by Fall Out Boy
** JC Chasez - Alive With The Glory of Love by Say Anything
** Chris Kirkpatrick - It's Tricky by RUN-DMC

Round 4: Fuzzy Animals
1. The dog from the Sandlot isn't fuzzy, but he's still awesome. What is his name?

Hercules - Hercules by Sara Bareilles

2. Koala bears are friggin' adorable. What is the name of a baby koala?

Joey - Feelin' Alright by Joe Cocker

3. Wilfred, while not fuzzy, is still the bomb diggity. What actor plays Wilfred?

Jason Gann - Going Up The Country by Canned Heat

4. I love monkeys, those things are actually pretty fuzzy. What is a group of monkeys called?

Tribe - Electric Relaxation by A Tribe Called Quest

Bonus Round:
What are the top 5 breeds of dog in the US?

** Labrador - What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
** German Shephard - Heard 'Em Say by Kanye West
** Golden Retriever - Golden by Jill Scott
** Beagle - Tequila Sunrise by The Eagles
** Bulldog - Bulls On Parade by Rage Against The Machine


Scores:
1. George's Arno Good - 96 pts.
2. Force of Will - 85 pts.
3. Phil McCracken - 80 pts.
4. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 66 pts.
5. California Dream - 64 pts.
6. Two Peas in a Poddy Pod - 57 pts.
7. Young Crocodiles - 54 pts.
8. The Brock Jobe Experience - 48 pts.
9. Peppalepsy Awareness - 40 pts.


Picture Question:

Question: Henno has been making all this food, but what is he really doing back there in the kitchen?


Winner: A Midsummer Night's Ream



Runner-Up: ???




League Standings:
1. George's Arno Good - 45 + 9 = 54 pts.
2. California Dream - 45 + 5 = 50 pts.
3. Phil McCracken - 39 + 7 = 46 pts.
4. Force Of Will - 28 + 8 = 36 pts.
5. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 27 + 6  = 33 pts.
6. A Bottle In Front Of Me Not A Frontal Lobotomy - 30 pts.
7. Little League Boners - 13 + 1 = 14 pts.
8. Sleepless in Worcester - 11 pts.
9. Hakuna Matata - 9 pts.
10. Lots of Teams with 1-6 pts. each.

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. 


Monday, July 14, 2014

Summer League Trivia 7/9/14

Round 1: Black & Yellow
1. Wiz Khalifa sings the song Black & Yellow. What is his real name?

Cameron Jibril Thomaz - Cameras by Wiz Khalifa

2. Bees are black and yellow. What is the name of the body part that is used to carry pollen?

Scopa - Pokemon Theme Song

3. Pittsburgh sports teams are black and yellow. Pittsburgh is home to Christina Aguilera. What is her best selling album of all time.

Christina Aguilera: Self titled album - Loyal by Chris Brown

4. The Boston Bruins are black and yellow. What is a bruin?

Brown Bear - Get Up Off Of That Thang by James Brown

Bonus Round:
What 5 countries were represented in this year's Winter Olympics by Bruin's players?

** Canada - Canned Heat by Jamiroquai
** Sweden - Sweet Home Alabama by Lynrd Skynyrd
** Finland - Finale by Madeon
** Czech Republic - Ch-Check It Out by Beastie Boys
** Slovakia - Walking in Memphis by Marc Cohn

Round 2: And We'll Never Be Royals
1. I love the WWE AND WWF and growing up watching them. What former WWE wrestler made his acting debut in the movie Blade: Trinity?

Triple-H - Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart by Stone Temple Pilots

2. Royal Caribbean is a well known cruise liner company. What country were they founded in?

Norway - Norway by Beach House

3. The Royale is a night club in Boston. People use Molly at night clubs. What anxiety disorder was Molly used for to help treat it in 2000?

PTSD - Postcard From Paris by The Band Perry

4. The British Royal Family is famous and well known all around the world. What is the name of Prince William and Kate Middleton's son?

Prince George of Cambridge - Gorgeous by Kanye West

Bonus Round:
According to billboard.com, what were the top 5 songs of 2013?

** Thrift Shop - Mean by Taylor Swift
** Blurred Lines - Hold The Line by Toto
** Radioactive - High & Dry by Radiohead
** Harlem Shake - Shake Senora by Pitbull
** Can't Hold Us - Hold On We're Going Home by Drake

Round 3: She Blinded Me With Science
1. The Science of Sleep was a movie made by a French filmmaker from Versailles, the home of where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. The Germans fired on the Luisitania and then another ship which prompted the US to enter the war. What was the name of that ship?

SS Sussex - Successful by Drake
2. I love Bill Nye. What company did he start his professional career at?

Boeing - Girl All The Bad Guys Want by Bowling For Soup

3. What is the medical term for the study of cancer?

Oncology - Call On Me by Eric Prydz

4. What is the scientific term for frequent urination?

Polyuria - Paul Revere by Beastie Boys

Bonus Round:
What cities are the 5 largest hospitals located in terms of most hospital beds?

** New York City - Pork and Beans by Weezer
** Orlando - Land of 1000 Dances by Wilson Pickett
** Miami - My Sharona by The Knack
** Pittsburgh - Little Secrets by Passion Pit
** San Antonio - Spring from 'The Four Seasons' by Antonio Vivaldi

Round 4: Which Way? Broadway
1. What is the oldest currently operating theatre on Broadway in NYC?

Lyceum Theatre - Hips Don't Lie by Shakira

2. What musical has received the most Tony awards ever?

The Producers - Hold on Loosely by 38 Special

3. What was William Shakespeare's oldest daughter's name?

Susanna - Supermassive Black Hole by Muse

4. Musicals turned movies are either great, or terrible. What most recent musical turned movie won the Best Picture?

Chicago - Chicago by Sufjan Stevens

Bonus Round:
What are the 5 highest grossing musicals of all time?

** The Lion King - Lying From You by Linkin Park
** Phantom of The Opera - Phantom Limb by The Shins
** Wicked - Wicked Game by Chris Isaak
** Mamma Mia! - California Dreamin' by The Mamas and The Papas
** Beauty and the Beast - Rocketeer by Far East Movement


Scores:
1. George's Arno Good - 74 pts.
2. Phil McCracken - 72 pts.
3. Force of Will - 66 pts.
4. Cleveland Dreamers - 62 pts.
5. California Dream - 60 pts.
6. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 57 pts.
7. Hakuna Matata - 55 pts.
7. Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 55 pts.
8. Little League Boners - 41 pts.


Picture Question:

Question: What has Harry Potter been doing to spend his spare time now that he's not busy saving the world?

Winner: Phil McCracken



Runner Up: George's Arno Good




Poem Winner: Hakuna Matata



League Standings:
1. California Dream - 31 + 5 = 36 pts.
2. George's Arno Good - 26 + 9 = 35 pts.
3. Phil McCracken - 24 + 8 = 32 pts. 
4. Force of Will - 21 + 7 = 28 pts.
5. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 23 + 4 = 27 pts.
6. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 20 + 2 = 22 pts. 
7. Sleepless in Worcester - 11 pts.
8. Little League Boners - 9 + 1 = 10 pts.
9. Cleveland Dreamers - 6 pts.
10. Twatternaut Squash - 5 pts.
11. Too Drunk to Taste This Chicken - 4 pts.
12. Titos Doritos - 2 pts.
12. Paul the Monkey - 2 pts. 
13. Starks: Winter is Coming - 1 pt.
13. King Crocus - 1 pt. 

Monday, July 7, 2014

Summer League Trivia 7/2/14

Round 1: Adult Beverages
1. What is the oldest currently running brewery in the United States?

Yuengling - Linger by The Cranberries

2. Michael J. Fox turned to alcohol to treat his Parkinson's. He also was in Back to the Future. He played a guitar riff at the dance where his mother and father met. What song was it?

Johnny B. Goode - Good Times Bad Times by Led Zeppelin

3. What brewery, created by a Clark alum, was famous for canning its entire line of beers in 2011?

Baxter Brewing Co. - Backseat Freestyle by Kendrick Lamar

4. Miller has recently merged with Coors, but before that what Canadian brewing company did Coors merge with?

Molson - Son of a Preacher Man by Dusty Springfield

Bonus Round:
Top 5 drunkest states in terms of total deaths caused by drunk drivers for 2013.

** Montana - Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson
** South Carolina - Song of the South by Alabama
** Mississippi - Ms. Jackson by Outkast
** Wyoming - Why Can't We Be Friends by War
** Louisiana - Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed

Round 2: Merrica
1. The song Pink Houses by John Mellencamp is a pretty solid depiction of America. Like Prince and P. Diddy, he had multiple stage names. What was his original stage name?

Johnny Cougar - Slow Chemical by Finger Eleven

2. Team America: World Police was created by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. Where did they meet?

University of Colorado - The Motto by Drake

3. American flag is red, white, and blue. Red stands for hardiness and valour, and the white stands for purity and innocence. What does the blue stand for?

Vigilance, perseverance, and justice - I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston

4. George H. W. Bush was known for not liking what vegetable?

Broccoli - Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake

Bonus Round:
What are the five largest Fast Food chains in the World?

** Subway - Smoke Two Joints by Sublime
** McDonalds - Donald Trump by Mac Miller
** Starbucks - Starman by David Bowie
** KFC - Lucky by Jason Mraz
** Pizza Hut - Shut Up and Let Me Go by The Ting Tings

Round 3: It's 4th of July Weekend, so let's blow stuff up!
1. In 1980 Mt. St. Helens blew up. What mountain range is it a part of?

The Cascades - Miracle by Cascada

2. Fireworks originated from China, a 4th staple. Another staple originated from China, involved with grilling and condiments. What condiment was it?

Ketchup - The Ketchup Song by Las Ketchup

3. 3 of the 4 hi-jacked planes during 9/11 hit their targets, but the 4th didn't due to some American heroes. Where did it land?

Shanksville, PA - Original Prankster by The Offspring

4. JFK got assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald who was shot and killed himself. Who shot and killed Oswald?

Jack Ruby - American by Macklemore

Bonus Round:
Fireworks get used during the Super Bowl halftime show. What were the past 5 artists to perform at the show?

** Beyonce - Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
** Bruno Mars - Good Times Roll by The Cars
** Madonna - Wannabe by The Spice Girls
** Black Eyed Peas - Howlin' For You by The Black Keys
** The Who - Who Gon Stop Me by Jay Z ft. Kanye West

Round 4: Unlikely Heroes
1. Captain America is kind of an unlikely hero when you think about it. What was his alter-ego?

Steve Rogers - I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder

2. Oskar Schindler was an awesome unlikely hero by saving jews and employing them in his factories. Where were they located?

Czech Republic & Poland - Check Yo Self by Ice Cube

3. During the Boston Marathon last year multiple people were thrust into being unlikely heroes. Where were the two suspects finally captured?

Watertown, MA - Waterfalls by TLC

4. Unlikely hero for Team USA at the World Cup was Christiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Portugal was famous for decriminalizing what in 2001?

All Drugs - Drug Ballad by Eminem

Bonus Round:
What 8 countries still remain in the World Cup?

** Brazil - Brass In Pocket by Pretenders
** Colombia
** France - D.A.N.C.E. by Justice
** Germany
** Netherlands - Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood
** Costa Rica
** Argentina - The Best by Tina Turner
** Belgium - Belle from Beauty and the Beast


Scores:
1. George's Arno Good - 93 pts. (Won tie-breaking Rock Paper Scissors)
2. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 93 pts.
3. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 91 pts.
4. California Dream - 90 pts.
5. The Force of Will - 79 pts.
5. Too Drunk to Taste This Chicken - 79 pts.
6. Team Henno (Little League Boners) - 74 pts.
7. I'm a hooker, Ruck me Till I Scrum - 72 pts.
8. Sleepless in Worcester - 48 pts.


Picture Question:

Question: Draw Me a Typical Worcester Yard Sale


Winner: A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy


Runner Up: George's Arno Good



Patriotic Theme Winner: A Midsummer Night's Ream



League Standings:
1. California Dream - 25 + 6 = 31 pts.
2. George's Arno Good - 17 + 9 = 26 pts.
3. Phil McCracken - 24 pts.
4. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 16 +  7 = 23 pts.
5. Force of Will - 16 + 5 = 21 pts.
6. A Bottle In Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 12 + 8 = 20 pts.
7. Sleepless in Worcester - 10 + 1 = 11 pts.
8. Little League Boners - 6 + 3 = 9 pts.
9. Twatternaut Squash - 5 pts.
10. Too Drunk to Taste This Chicken - 4 pts.
11. Titos Doritos - 2 pts.
11. Paul the Monkey - 2 pts.
12. Starks: Winter is Coming - 1 pt. 
12. King Crocus - 1 pt.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Summer League Trivia 6/25

Round 1: My Secret Man Crush: Leo
1. So Leo was in the new rendition of Romeo & Juliet which was famously written by William Shakespeare. His playing company actually built the globe theatre. What was the name of his playing company?

the Lord Chamberlain's Men - Team by Lorde

2. Leo was in an amazing film called The Aviator. In it he plays a man who eventually ends up going crazy and keeps saying the same phrase over and over again at the end of the movie. What was that phrase?

"The way of the future" - Future Reflections by MGMT

3. Leo was in an amazing movie directed by Quentin Tarantino called Django Unchained. Tarantino also made Pulp Fiction, which somehow didn't win an Oscar when it was nominated. What movie did it lose to?

Forrest Gump - The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground

4. Leo was in Inception, directed by Christopher Nolan who is most famous for the Batman trilogy. The actress for Rachel changed from Batman Begins to The Dark Knight. Who played the original Rachel?

Katie Holmes - Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue

Bonus Round:
What are the top 5 grossing Leo movies of all time?

** Titanic - Titanium by David Guetta
** Inception - Inception by Logic
** Catch Me If You Can - Catch My Disease by Ben Lee
** Django Unchained - The Chain by Fleetwood Mac
** The Great Gatsby - Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis

Round 2: Chipotle
1. What does burrito mean in Spanish?

Little Donkey - Funky Donky by Beastie Boys

2. The National Restaurant Association categorizes Chipotle as what type of restaurant chain?

Fast Casual - Casual Affair by Panic at the Disco

3. What state was Chipotle founded in?

Colorado - Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver

4. What is Chipotle's motto?

Food with Integrity - Intergalactic by Beastie Boys

Bonus Round:
What five countries are Chipotle located in?

* USA - Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus
* Canada - All That Matters by Justin Bieber
* U.K. - God Save the Queen by Sex Pistols
* France - Niggas in Paris by Kanye West
* Germany

Round 3: The 1%
1. So Silicon Valley is known for technological start-ups, and one of those, actually based out of Seattle was founded by the 12th richest man in the World, Jeff Bezos. What company did Bezos found?

Amazon.com - Amazing by Seal

2. Wolf of Wall Street recently came out and was nominated for Oscars and stuff. It followed the life of a true story about a man on Wall St. Who was the person the movie was made after?

Jordan Belfort - Remember The Name by Fort Minor

3. So this whole 1% thing came from Occupy Wall Street movement. Where was the first encampment located?

Zuccotti Park - Bugatti by Ace Hood

4. Bill Gates is mad rich and used to be the CEO of Microsoft. Who is the current CEO?

Satya Nadella - Umbrella by Rihanna

Bonus Round:
What are the 5 richest states based on median household income?

** Maryland - Marry You by Bruno Mars
** New Jersey - All Downhill From Here by New Found Glory
** Alaska - Lasso by Phoenix
** Connecticut - Gangsta Nation by Westside Connection
** Hawaii - Why Don't You Get a Job? by The Offspring

Round 4: Bites and Stings
1. What is the name of the FIFA player who recently got caught for biting another player?

Luis Suarez - Ole by Pitbull & Jennifer Lopez

2. What is the medical term for an allergic reaction?

Anaphalaxis - Ana by Pixies

3. Only three poisonous spiders naturally exist in the U.S. what are they?

Black Widow, Brown Recluse, Hobo Spiders - Black and Yellow by Wiz Khalifa

4. Muhammad Ali said he would "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee" against which opponent?

Sonny Liston - Liztomania by Phoenix

Bonus Round:
What are the top 5 states with the most cases of Lyme Disease per year?

* Pennsylvania - Fresh Prince Theme Song by Will Smith
* Connecticut - Confessions by Usher
* New York - Empire State of Mind by Jay Z
* New Jersey - Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
* Wisconsin - Young Wild and Free by Wiz Khalifa


Scores
1. Phil McCracken - 93.5 pts.
2. Dogs.com/batmantoys - 79 pts.
3. Little League Boners - 76 pts.
4. The Force of Will - 75 pts.
5. A Midsummer Night's Ream 74 pts.
6. George's Arno Good - 72 pts.
7. The Cheetah Girls 2 - 32 pts.
7. You Just Got Trashboated - 32 pts.


Picture Question:

Question: Draw me the end result of any two fictional characters having sex

Winner:
The Force of Will



Runner Up:
George's Arno Good



League Standings:
1. California Dream/Dogs.com/Batmantoys - 18 + 7 = 25 pts.
2. Phil McCracken - 16 + 8 = 24 pts.
3. George's Arno Good - 14 + 3 = 17 pts.
4. A Midsummer Night's Ream 12 + 4 = 16 pts.
4. The Force of Will - 11 + 5 = 16 pts.
5. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 12 pts.
6. Sleepless in Worcester - 10 pts.
7. Little League Boners - 6 pts.
8. Twatternaut Squash - 5 pts. 
9. We're Together But We're Paying Separately - 4 pts. 
10. Tito's Doritos - 2 pts.
10. Paul the Monkey - 2 pts.
11. The Starks: Winter is Coming - 1 pt.
11. King Crocus - 1 pt. 

Monday, June 23, 2014

Summer League Trivia 6/18/14

Round 1: Brand Whores
1. What does the term Volkswagen mean in English? Bonus points if you can also tell me what their slogan "Das autos" means.

The People's Car, Slogan: The Car - Houdini by Foster the People

2. What is the top selling cell-phone manufacturer in the U.S.?

Samsung - Stereotype by Samsaya

3. Where does the company Nike get their name from?

Greek Goddess Nike - Gods and Monsters by Lana Del Rey

4. What is the logo for the CBS channel?

Eye - Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

Bonus Round:
Everybody likes to be fashionable. Most American and European fashion companies outsource their manufacturing. What are the top 5 importers (countries) of apparel to the U.S.?

**China - Right Thurr by Chingy
**Vietnam - Viva la Vida by Coldplay
**Bangladesh - Bang Bang by Will I Am
**Indonesia - Indo Silver Club by Daft Punk
**Mexico - Mexocoma by Tim McGraw

Round 2: Famous People's Aliases
1. Muhammad Ali was the greatest boxer of all time and floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee. What was his birth name?

Cassius Clay - Lay Me Down by The Dirty Heads

2. In the James Bond series there is a character named Q. He goes by a different name in the novels. What was that name?

Major Boothroyd - Pon De Floor by Major Lazer

3. So during the late 80s and early 90s there was this guy called the Unabomber. What was his real name?

Ted Kaczynski - Stranglehold by Ted Nugent

4. Malcolm X along with Dr. Martin Luther King were catalysts for the Black Rights Movement. What was Malcolm X's birth name?

Malcolm Little - Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men

Bonus Round:
Alias was a popular show on ABC that aired in the early 2000s. CBS, NBC, and FOX are the other major cable networks. What were the top 5 most watched basic cable networks in 2013?

*USA - God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
*ESPN - Big Spender by Peggy Lee
*History Channel - Story of My Life by Social Distortion
*TBS - Turn the Beat Around by Gloria Estefan
*TNT - The Press Corpse by Anti-Flag

Round 3: Beer
1. What is the official drink of the U.S.?

Bourbon - Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf by The Killers

2. What was the number of this year's Super Bowl?

Superbowl 48 or XLVIII - 8 Mile by Eminem

3. Beer is the second most popular beverage in the world (non-water). What is the most popular?

Tea - Sweet Tea by Grizzly Boys

4. Who was president when prohibition ended?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Respect by Aretha Franklin

Bonus Round:
What are the five most popular beers in the world?

**Snow Beer - Snow by Red Hot Chili Peppers
**Bud Light - Buddy Holly by Weezer
**Budweiser - Wisemen by James Blunt
**Corona - Beer in Mexico by Kenny Chesney
**Skol Beer

Round 4: Bad Calls
1. Posting a picture of yourself doing a kegstand on Facebook is a bad call. Facebook is the #1 social media website in the U.S. What is #2?

Twitter - Slow Jamz by Twista

2. So far at the World Cup refs have been making bad calls, especially for my team England. What is the national sport of England?

Cricket - Just the Girl by The Click Five

3. In a funny episode of South Park there's a ski instructor who says "If you french fry when you're supposed to pizza you're gonna have a bad time." I love Chef. Who voiced Chef?

Isaac Hayes - Hey Ya by Outkast

4. BP made a bad call by blaming Haliburton for their massive screw up in the Gulf of Mexico. Speaking of oil, what country imports the most oil into the U.S.?

Canada - Can you Feel The Love Tonight from The Lion King

Bonus Round:
Unless you like seeing main characters killed off, getting into Game of Thrones is a bad call, but actually get into it. Name me 5 major characters that have died.

*Tywin Lannister - All I Do is Win by DJ Khaled
*King Joffrey - Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon
*Ned Stark - Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift
*Lysa Arryn - Lights by Journey
*Catelyn Stark - Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent


Scores:
1. Phil McCracken, Esq - 90 pts.
2. George's Arno Good - 87 pts.
3. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 83 pts.
4. The Force of Will - 82 pts.
5. Dogs.com/Batmantoys - 81 pts.
6. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 67 pts.
7. King Crocus - 36 pts.


Picture Question:

Question: With all this American pride over soccer, I want your best Alternative American flag. 

Winner:
Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy


Personal Favorite (George):
George's Arno Good



League Standings:
1. California Dream/batmantoys/dogs.com - 15 + 3 = 18 pts.
2. Phil McCracken, Esq - 9 + 7 = 16 pts.
3. George's Arno Good - 8 + 6 = 14 pts.
4. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 7 + 5 = 12 pts.
4. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 10 + 2 = 12 pts.
5. Force of Will - 7 + 4 = 11 pts.
6. Sleepless in Worcester - 10 pts.
7. Twatternaut Squash - 5 pts.
8. We're Together but We're Paying Separately - 4 pts.
9. Tito's Doritos - 2 pts.
9. Paul the Monkey - 2 pts.
10. Starks: Winter is Coming - 1 pt.
10. King Crocus - 1 pt.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Summer League Trivia 6/11/14

Round 1 - The Great Shitty State of New Jersey
1. Driving on the highway, people usually say that New Jersey smells like shit. Which city is the most polluted in the U.S. in terms of air pollution.

Los Angeles - Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers

2. The New Jersey Turnpike charges lots of money for tolls. What is the numerical name for the NJ Turnpike? (Interstate _____)

I-95 - 1985 by Bowling for Soup

3. Chris Christie put traffic cones on a very important bridge recently. What bridge was it?

George Washington Bridge - Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel

4. New Jersey was one of the original 13 colonies. Really random American segway. Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

Francis Scoot Key - This Girl Is On Fire by Alicia Keys

Bonus Round:
Name the top 5 states with the most coastline by distance and area.

** Alaska - Flourescent Adolescence by Arctic Monkeys
** Florida - Wild One by Flo Rida
** California - California King Bed by Rihanna
** Hawaii
** Louisiana - What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong

Round 2: Mel Brooks
1. Mel Brooks was enlisted in WWII. George Patton led the charge on an operation in North Africa. What was the name of that operation?

Operation Torch - El Scorcho by Weezer

2. Mel Brooks is a Jew. What is the most populous private university in the US, in terms of total Jewish students?

NYU - Right Side of the Bed by Atreyu

3. History of the World Part I was a great movie, but sadly there was never a second, even though they had a fake trailer. Name me one of the three scenes in the fake trailer.

Hitler on Ice, a Viking Funeral, Jews in Space - Song 2 by Blur

4. Gene Wilder plays Dr. Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein. He used to be married to Gilda Radner, ex-SNL star, before she died. How did she die?

Ovarian Cancer - Ice Box by Omarion

Bonus Round:
What are the five highest grossing Mel Brooks films that he directed?

* Blazing Saddles - Blazin by Nicki Minaj
* Young Frankenstein - Such Great Heights by Iron & Wine
* Spaceballs - One Headlight by The Wallflowers
* Silent Movie - Quiet Your Mind by Zac Brown Band
* Robin Hood: Men In Tights - No Interruption by Hoodie Allen

Round 3: Television
1. What actress plays Betty Draper on Mad Men?

January Jones - Mr. Jones by Counting Crows

2. How many seasons were in the series Friends?

10 seasons from 1994-2004

3. What actor plays the role of Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones?

Peter Dinklage - Let My Love Open The Door - Peter Townsend

4. What was the original name of the Today Show?

The Rise and Shine Show

Bonus Round:
What were the top 5 TV shows for the 2013-2014 season in terms of total viewership?

** Sunday Night Football - Rock and Roll Part 2 by Gary Glitter
** Big Bang Theory - Mind Your Manners by Chiddy Bang
** NCIS - NCIS Theme Song by Brian Kirk
** Modern Family - Family Affair by Mary J. Blige
** Grey's Anatomy - Grey by Yellowcard

The World Cup Starts Tomorrow, Let's Do a Round About That
1. An amazing fact about Brazil is that it borders every country in South America except for two. Name me one of those two.

Ecaudor and Chile - Suck My Kiss by Red Hot Chili Peppers

2. Brazil is also hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics. What country has hosted the most Olympic Games in history (Summer and Winter combined)?

USA - A Horse with No Name by America

3. The Amazon River is big. What is the source of the Amazon River?

The Andes - Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer

4. Landon Donovan was left of the US Men's national team roster. He's most likely going into the Hall of Fame. Where is the US National Soccer Hall of Fame located?

New York - Down Under by Men At Work

Bonus Round:
What 5 countries have represented the last 6 World Cup Champions?

* Brazil - Brass Monkey by Beastie Boys
* France - Dance All Night by The Dirty Heads
* Spain - Jump Around by House of Pain
* Italy - Hot In Here by Nelly
* Germany - German Love by STRFKR


Scores:
1. Sleepless in Worcester - 90 pts.
2. Phil McCracken, EsQ - 88 pts.
3. Dogs.com/Batmantoys - 84 pts.
4. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 78 pts.
5. The Force of Will - 75 pts.
6. TwatterNaut Squash - 70 pts.
7. Paul The Monkey - 65 pts.
7. A Bottle in Front of Me Not a Frontal Lobotomy - 65 pts.
7. Georges Arno Good - 65 pts.
8. The Starks: Winter is Coming - 48 pts.


Picture Question

Question: Obama is in town today, so I want to know what does he really do in his private limo during the motorcade rides?

Winner:
TwatterNaut Squash


League Standings
1. California Dream/Dogs.com/Batmantoys - 7 + 8 = 15 pts.
2. Sleepless in Worcester - 10 pts.
2. A Midsummer Night's Ream - 3 + 7 = 10 pts.
3. Phil McCracken, EsQ - 9 pts.
4. Georges Arno Good - 8 pts
5. The Force of Will - 1 + 6 = 7 pts.
5. A Bottle in Front of Me Not A Frontal Lobotomy - 5 + 2 = 7 pts.
6. Twatternaut Squash - 5 pts.
7. We're Together But We're Paying Separately - 4 pts.
8. Paul The Monkey - 2 pts.
8. Titos Doritos - 2 pts.
9. The Starks: Winter is Coming - 1 pt.