Spring League Week Two: 1/28/15

Round 1: New Host

1. Hey everyone I’m the new host of trivia with my friend George. So my first round of trivia is going to be about other hosts. Let’s start out with a different type of host. Gameshows perhaps? Who was the original host of Family Feud from  1976 to 1985?

Richard Dawson (Dawson’s creek theme song) I don’t wanna wait- Paula Cole)

2. Recently he his film missed out on a big Christmas day release due to some hacking and threats from an unnamed northern asian country. Who was the host alongside James Franco for the 83rd Academy Awards?

Anne Hathaway (What is love - Haddaway)

3. Another kind of hosting you can do is on the radio. BBC Radio 1 is well known for their discoveries of new electronic artists and they have a bit where they give artists an hour or two to play their music and it has an amazing following. Who is the DJ host that organizes and introduces the artists during their “essential mix”

Pete Tong - (Tongue Tied - Group Love)

4. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. That is the first sentence of the plot synopsis for the adventure sci-fi romance movie The Host which came out in 2013, Who was the lead actress who starred in this film?

Saoirse(ser-sha) Ronan (Roman’s revenge - Nikki Minaj)

Bonus Round:

Hostess is a very popular snack cake company, sometimes known for making american people  fat. There was a HUGE epidemic when Twinkies were going to go extinct… But praise the lord we got them back.

Name 5 of Hostess’ other cake products that aren’t twinkies

Brownie Bites

CupCakes

Chocodile (Crocodile Rock - Elton John)

DingDong (Ding Dong Song - Gunther)

Donettes (Don’t go breakin my heart - Kiki Dee, Elton John)

Fruit Pies

HoHo’s
Mini Muffins

SnoBalls (Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol)

Tiger Tails (Bend Ova - Tyga and Lil Jon)

Zingers

Suzie Q

Round 2: Winter Is Coming

1. So the saying “winter is coming” obviously comes from the Game of Thrones series. George R.R. Martin recently came out with a new history book describing many events from the past of Westoros. The 6th book in the series is scheduled to come out sometime in 2017. What is the name of the upcoming book?

Winds of Winter (White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes)

2. So it snowed yesterday, a lot. One thing that’s fun to do is sledding in the snow. Amazingly you can sled professionally, aka bobsledding one of my favorite winter olympic sports. Where are the 2018 Winter Olympics being held?

South Korea (South Side - Moby)

3. Another fun thing to do in the snow is skiing and/or snowboarding. One of my friends actually busted out the skis during the storm. Typically you ski on a mountain. What is the tallest mountain in New England?

Mount Washington (Washing Dishes - Jack Johnson)

4. So yesterday during the Snow Day I watched Lord of the Rings and played the LOTR drinking game which is awesome. In it one of my favorite actresses Cate Blanchett stars as Galadriel. She is an amazingly talented actress that has won two oscars. What movies did she win an Oscar for?

The Aviator/Blue Jasmine (8 Mile - Eminem)

Bonus Round:

So just in case you were hungry yesterday Uncle Sams had you covered with pick up available for all of us starving college students. I want to know the five largest pizza chains from last year in terms of Gross Sales.

Pizza Hut (Rock & Roll - Eric Hutchinson)

Dominos (Domino - Jessie J)

Papa Johns (Scars - Papa Roach)

Little Caesars (Dirty Little Secret - The All-American Rejects)

Papa Murphy’s International (Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced - Dropkick Murphys)

Round 3: Acts of God

1. So we got 35.5 inches of snow yesterday so I’m proud of all of you for making it out here. It was looking like the winter might have been over. I went home for christmas break and left my snow pants in california. Now I feel like a fool. In 1936-1937 how many inches was the least amount of snow ever recorded in Boston during winter?

9 (Absolutely (Story of a girl) - Nine Days)

2. Remember 4 years ago when Hurricane rene successfully closed down clark and kept us bundled up inside our dorms to stay warm and safe. Also remember how it wasn’t any worse than any other rainy day? Roughly 8,000 people were killed by this Category 4 hurricane, though some estimates put the death toll as high as 12,000. According to NOAA, the south, east and west sides of the city were destroyed as far as five blocks inland by a storm surge up to 15 feet high. An estimated 3,500 homes and buildings were destroyed. What city/state  in the United States did this hurricane hit?

Galveston Texas (Galvanize - Chemical Brothers)

3. An act of God may be asserted as a type of intervening cause, the lack of which would have avoided the cause or diminished the result of liability (e.g., but for the earthquake, the old, poorly constructed building would still be standing). What type of law would you use to argue this point?

Tort Law (Torture Me - Red Hot Chili Peppers)

4. a person with this type of affliction may refuse to admit the possibility of their error or failure, even in the face of complex or intractable problems or difficult or impossible tasks, or may regard their personal opinions as unquestionably correct. What is this condition called?

God Complex (Computer Camp Love - Data Rock)

Bonus Round:

We all know our favorite actor who has ever played god was Morgan Freeman in Bruce Almighty. What are five other movies that Morgan Freeman has been in in the past five years 2010?

Last Knights (Knights of Cydonia - Muse)

Dolphin Tale 2

5 Flights Up (Crave you - Flight Facilities)

Lucy (Ave Maria - Luciano Pavarotti)

Trancendence

Lego Movie (Let’s Go - Calvin Harris)

Last Vegas (Waking up in vegas - Katy Perry)

Now you See me

Oblivion

Olympus has Fallen

The Dark Knight Rises (Dark Horse - Katy Perry and Juicy J)

Bagic of Belle Isle

Dolphin Tale

Round 4: The Super Bowl

1. So obviously the big game is this Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The Super Bowl has become a hub for advertising. What company had the most viewed ad from last year’s Super Bowl in terms of YouTube views.

Budweiser (Wiseman - Slightly Stoopid)

2. So the Super Bowl is being played for the 49th time on Sunday taking place in Arizona. Where will next year’s Super Bowl take place?

San Francisco (Oye Como Va - Santana)

3. Super Bowl Sunday is an amazing event with lots of delicious food. According to  Harris Poll report which type of food is the most popular on gameday?

Chips and Dip (Dip It Low - Christina Milian)

4. So the Super Bowl last year was the most watched television event in history for the US. Many TV Series finales have accrued millions of viewers. What show had the most viewers for it’s series finale ever?

M*A*S*H (God’s Gonna Cut You Down - Johnny Cash)

Bonus Round:

So Tom Brady is entering his 6th Super Bowl as a QB, which is a record for anybody ever. Tell me the top 5 teams in terms of Super Bowl Appearances.

New England Patriots (Harlem - New Politics)

Pittsburgh Steelers (Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper)

Dallas Cowboys (Make Some Noise - Beastie Boys)

Denver Broncos (Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver)

San Francisco 49ers (40 Oz. To Freedom - Sublime)

Scores

1. Baby Llama Drama: 74 pts.

2. I Wish This Mic Was A Giant Horse Cock: 71 pts.

3. Prostate of the Union: 65 pts.

4. The Kevin Forti Realty Trust: 59 pts.

5. The Deathwok Clan: 58 pts.

5. Not Friends, Just Roommates: 58 pts.

6. We're Indifferent: 49 pts.

7. Funtown/Splashtown USA: 48 pts.

8. #PleaseAcceptMyResume: 33 pts.

9. GRG: 25 pts.

10. Taylor's Toes Are Dumb: 24 pts.

11. Jameson On The Rocks: 23 pts.

Picture Question

Question: Draw me the best snow day ever.

Winner: The Deathwok Clan

Runner Up: Kevin Forti Realty Trust

Standings

1. I Wish This Microphone Was A Giant Horse Cock: 8 + 10 = 18 pts.

1. Baby Llama Drama: 7 + 11 = 18 pts.

2. Sorry Out Of Rolling Rock: 9 + 6.5 = 15.5 pts.

3. Prostate Of The Union: 3.5 + 9 = 12.5 pts.

4. Kevin Forti Realty Trust: 1 + 8 = 9 pts.

4. FunTown/Splashtown USA: 5 + 4 = 9 pts.

5. Deathwok Clan: 6.5 pts.

5. #PleaseAcceptMyResume: 3.5 + 3 = 6.5 pts.

6. Crunchy Roll: 6 pts.

7. We're Indifferent: 5 pts.

8. GRG: 3 pts

9. The Escorts: 2 pts.

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.

Fall League Trivia 11/19/14

Round 1: Comics


1. So I’m sure comic books have all influenced us at some point or another in our lives. My favorite comic character is probably a not so famous one. Being half French I grew up with a series called Tintin. I loved those books and ready them every week. I want to know what is the dog’s name in the comic series Tintin.


Milou


2. Batman and Robin are definitely one of the most famous comic book characters. There is a long-standing rumor that batman and robin had some sort of romantic relationship. Speaking of gay relationships which Fortune 500 CEO just officially came out recently, in the last month?


Tim Cook


3. DC and Marvel are the two famous comic book brands in the U.S. I want to know what D.C stands for? They also were known under a different name. what was that name?


Detective Comics, National publications


4. When I think of Comics, what I think about after Marvel and DC is weird Japanese anime and comics. There is a particular Japanese comic book that is super famous and is the story of a pregnant superhero. I want to know who this comic name is?


Most Fruitful Yuki


Bonus Round:
Name 10 Marvel Motion Pictures as possible? (You only have 2 minutes, non animated titles only, no repeats, no music clues)

Round 2: Turkey

1. So everybody knows that eating all that turkey on Thanksgiving Day makes you very sleepy. This is due to a chemical in the turkey that induces sleepy tendencies (allegedly). It’s an essential what?

Tryptophan, Amino Acid


2. Which founding father recommend that the turkey replace the eagle as the national bird


Benjamin Franklin


3. So turkey is thanksgiving, and thanksgiving is football. So naturally I have to ask a football question. Who is regarded as the father of the forward pass?


Eddie Coachem


4. Which local brewery (Massachusetts) is named after a type of turkey


Narragansett


Bonus Round:
What were the names of the three small ships in John smith’s first expedition?


The Discovery, Susan Constant and the Godspeed.

Round 3: Gobble Gobble: It’s Thanksgiving Time
1. So one part about Thanksgiving that my Mom loves is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that takes place in New York City. She loves all of the balloons and all those floats and stuff. What was the first balloon ever used in the parade? 

Felix The Cat (Electric Feel - MGMT)

2. Another part about Thanksgiving that is awesome is of course watching Football all day. What was the first NFL team to play on Thanksgiving Day. 

Detroit Lions (All Night Long - Lionel Richie)

3. Thanksgiving has not always been a holiday, in fact it has been a holiday for 150 years now. What US president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday? 

Abe Lincoln (One Step Closer - Linkin Park)

4. Black Friday, which is of course the day after Thanksgiving is an interesting day filled with tremendous sales, stores opening early, and videos of crazy people getting trampled. The term Black Friday came from a city here in the US to help explain the intense traffic that would occur the day after Thanksgiving. In what city did the term Black Friday originate? 

Philadelphia (Sussudio - Phil Collins)

Bonus Round: 
So Black Friday is a crazy shopping day and last year consumers spent over $61 billion from Black Friday throughout the weekend. I want to know the 5 most visited stores on Black Friday, including online and physical stores. 

Amazon (Amazing - Aerosmith)
eBay (Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding)
Walmart (Back Against The Wall - Cage The Elephant)
Best Buy (Best I Ever Had - Drake)
Target (Get Lucky - Daft Punk)

Round 4: Family: Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them
1. So Family Guy is a very funny show, well not so much recently but still pretty solid. Seth McFarlane is of course the creator of the show, I just want to know what state is McFarlane from? 

Connecticut (Protect Ya Neck - Wu-Tang Clan)

2. Family Feud is another amazing show that is currently hosted by Steve Harvey. Who was the original host of the show back in the late 70s and early 80s?

Richard Dawson (Loose Lips - Kimya Dawson)

3. So my family really likes to play and watch tennis. What man holds the record for the most Grand Slam singles titles in the world? 

Roger Federer (Headstrong - Trapt)

4. Half of my family is actually English and currently live in England, Scotland, and Australia. I want you to tell me who is the current prime minister of the UK? 

David Cameron (Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie)

Bonus Round: 

Another thing my family really likes is ice cream, specifically Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. I want to know the 5 best selling flavors from last year? 

Half Baked (Meet Me Halfway - Black Eyed Peas)

Cherry Garcia (Cherry Pie - Warrant)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Chain Gang - Sam Cooke)

Chunky Monkey (A Big Hunk O’ Love - Elvis Presley)

Chocolate Fudge Brownie (Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison)

Scores

1. Pound Sign Super Dope: 81 pts.

2. George Will Dia-A-Beat Your Ass: 73 pts.

3. Fuckin Rocket Science: 71 pts.

4. Clark U's Newest Trivia Squad: 69 pts.

5. Matt Squared Takes Over The World: 64 pts.

6. You Can Settle On My Wood Port: 63 pts.

7. The Nine-Nine: 37 pts.

Picture Question

Question: What is the worst group of people you would want to spend Thanksgiving Dinner with?

Winner: The Nine-Nine

Runner Up: Fuckin Rocket Science

Standings

1. You Can Settle On My Wood Port: 63 + 2 = 65 pts.

2. Pound Sign Super Dope: 54 + 7 = 61 pts.

3. Watermelon Gang Bang: 51 + 3 = 54 pts.

4. Fuckin Rocket Science: 40 + 5 = 45 pts.

5. Beach House Jesus: 30 pts.

6. Crunch Roll: 28 pts.

7. George Will Dia-A-Beat Your Ass: 21 + 6 = 27 pts.

8. The Nine-Nine: 20 + 1 = 21 pts.

9. Donnie Darko and the Chocolate Homonculus: 19 pts.

10. Team Mouse Rat/This is a Test/Clark's Newest Team: 10 + 4 = 14 pts.

11. Hakuna Matata: 13 pts.

Fall League Trivia 11/12/14

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