Kentucky Crack Babies Round 6 - Ann B. Davis Pop Culture Fest TOSSUPS 1. It's one of the hottest competitions in Finland. In it, men must traverse a 780-foot course through water,on sand, grass, and asphalt, and over two fences. The catch: each competitor must carry a woman through the course with him. Dropping the woman results in a 15-second penalty. FTP, what is this game in which the fastest man earns the woman's weight in lemonade as his prize? The Finnish National _Wife-Carrying_ Championships 2. Some of its more recent Satan headlines include: "Satan's Face in US Heat Wave!" and "Scientists Dig Up the Devil at 300-year-old Burial Site!". Among its regular features are the page-5 girl and "My America" by Ed Anger. FTP, what is this black-and-white tabloid which can be bought for $1.09 at news- stands all over the US? The _Weekly World News_ 3. Isicathamiya is the traditional music sung by this ensenble group founded by Joseph Shabalala. Composed of 10 members, this group has recorded 10 albums since 1970, selling over 3 million copies in Africa and abroad. FTP, what is this famous South African world music group that performed on Paul Simon's 'Graceland' album? _Ladysmith Black Mambazo_ 4. In an interview,this filmmaker said that "everybody told me from the moment I could hear that I was absolutely fabulous." Much of his career was tumultuous due to his controversial ideas, such as filming a production of "MacBeth" in Haiti with an all-black cast. FTP, who drew the wrath of a newspaper syndicate because of a movie mocking the life of William Randolph Hearst? Orsen _Welles_ 5. After moving to Nashville from his home in Herrin, Illinois, he made a living as a staff writer for a small music publishing company. He says that his path to stardom began when he was able to open for Sawyer Brown in 1989 and after his song 'Just Once' appeared on the '8 Seconds' soundtrack. FTP, who is this rising star of country music, whose debut album 'Out With a Bang' has produced the hits 'Party Crowd' and 'Dust on the Bottle'? David Lee _Murphy_ 6. Sometimes doing a commercial for a major company can cause you to lose fans. This famous actor found that out after an Alabama Christian school cancelled his speech at its annual fund-raiser because he appeared in a Bud Light commercial in which he instructed someone on how to properly say 'I love you, man,' as a way to get more alcohol. FTP, who is this famous Northwestern Wildcat? Charlton _Heston_ 7. Frogs, God Am, Brush Away, Sludge Factory, Over Now, So Close, Again, Head Creeps, Shame in You, Nothin' Song, Heaven Beside You, and, FTP, Grind are the songs from what band's self-titled album, the cover of which features a three-legged dog? _Alice In Chains_ 8. 'The mall, like much else, is setting -- only so much scenery; the cosmic backdrop against which we play out our futile endeavor to stave off the inevitable:our eventual demise...but damn, is that frozen yogert some good shit'! That line was spoken by Silent Bob in this second movie of Kevin Smith's New Jersey trilogy. FTP, what is this follow-up to 'Clerks'? _Mallrats_ 9. After his death, a wreath was hung on the door of Tipitina's music club, the New Orleans club where his band was to play. After years of drug use and run-ins with the law, this self-described 'hothead' had decided to turn things around after learning that his girlfriend, Lise Crause, was pregnant. FTP, who was this Lafayette, Indiana native that appeared on the 'Late Show With David Letterman with a question mark drawn on his head shortly after the death of Kurt Cobain? Richard Shannon _Hoon_ 10. He has said that his goal is to ensure that more people are exposed to jazz music. He has been performing since 1949, when the recordings made by his trio won both the Downbeat and Metronome awards for Best New Instrumental group.FTP, whose quartet featuring Paul Desmond was one of the most popular jazz groups of the 1950s? Dave _Brubeck_ 11. Its entertainment area allows users to submit poetry, short stories, and plays in their own voice and with a picture attached. The 'Get A Life' section gives advice on how to get a job after college. In 'Hyper Traveller', you can solve questions using your trivia skills, travel knowledge, and Internet abilities. Everything that appears on this site was designed by college students for college students. FTP, what is this World Wide Web site created at Boston University with a grant from the College division of Barnes & Noble? _Loci_ (or http://_www.loci.com_) 12. These counter intelligence experts worked for the United States government until July of 1995.While employed, up to six of them at any one time worked at assignments that included trying to hunt down Moammar Gadhafi, find plutonium in North Korea in 1994, and locate kidnapped Brigadeer General James L. Dozier in Italy. FTP, who were these experts that worked in Operation Stargate, a program which cost the government $20 million? _Psychics_ 13. A typical set list from this recent tour included the Cure's "Lullaby", a hurdy-gurdy solo, and the more expected performances of "Celebration Day", "Friends", "Nobody's Fault But Mine", "In the Evening", and "The Song Remains the Same". FTP, what was this tour which drew flack from some fans when they discovered there would be no performance of "Stairway to Heaven"? _Unledded_ tour (or _Page_ and _Plant_) (or _No Quarter_) 14. It has long been debated in the advertising industry just how effective commercials are in causing consumers to remember what product has been advertised. For example, a recent ad for this product featured renditions of "Love is a Many Splendored Thing", "Stand By Your Man", and "Blame it on the Bossa-nova" by George Seifert, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, and John Elway. FTP, what company was being advertised? _VISA_ 15. This alternative group out of Cincinnati, Ohio, is currently composed of band members Paul Buchignani, Rick McCollum, John Curley, and Greg Dulli. After releasing such albums as "Up In It" and "Congregation" on Sub Pop Records, they made their major-label debut for Elektra in 1993. FTP, what is this band whose hits have included "Debonair" and the title-track from the album "Gentlemen"? The _Afghan Whigs_ 16. A string quartet by Franz Schubert is one of the main symbols in this movie directed by Roman Polanski. It describes the violent confrontation between Paulina Escobar and Dr. Roberto Miranda. Paulina claimed that he had tortored and raped her while she was being held as a polital prisoner by her country's government. FTP, what was this movie starring Stuart Wilson, Ben Kingsley, and Sigourney Weaver? _Death and the Maiden_ 17. Courtney Love, Howard Stern, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Drew Berrymore, Whoopi Goldberg, Melissa Etheridge, Diane Keaton, Emma Thompson, and Christina Applegate all have one thing in common. FTP, what annual list, compiled by Mr. Blackwell, did they all appear on? _Worst-dressed Women_ 18. His band released three albums - "Catholic Boy", "Dry Dreams", and "I Write Your Name" - between 1980 and 1984. As a young writer he was lauded as a major talent by the likes of Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs. In the movie production of one of his novels he thought that more could have been done with Ernie Hudson's character, but loved the performance of Leonardo DiCaprio. FTP, who is this author of "The Basketball Diaries"? Jim _Carroll_ 19. This award, established in 1977, is voted on by 980 members of the media. Its most controversial moment came in 1985 when John Thompson claimed racism played a role in allowing Chris Mullin to win over Patrick Ewing. FTP, what is this award given to the best collegiate basketball player with a GPA over 2.0? _Wooden_ Award 20. At the end of the movie "Game of Death", Bruce Lee had to face-off against this actor's character. It's a good thing for Bruce that in real life this celebrity was one of Lee's friends and students, since a 7 foot tall opponent would provide a daunting challenge. FTP, who is this legendary athlete whose other notable movie role was the co-pilot in "Airplane"? Kareem _Abdul-Jabbar_ (or Lew _Alcindor_) 21.Its founding aim was to help women gain status in literature and publishing. Dreamed up over a kitchen table in England 23 years ago, this pioneering publishing house was a commercial success, promoting the careers of writers such as Maya Angelou and Margaret Atwood and working to revive appreciation in the likes of Edith Wharton and Willa Cather. FTP, what is this radical feminist publishing house that was recently sold for $2 million? _Virago_ 22. Players must navigate their characters through evil tour managers, between groupies, and around of dangers of life on the road. The goal: get Jonathon Cain, Neil Schon, Steve Perry and other members of the band safely back to the tour bus. FTP, what was this Atari 2600 video game? _Journey Escape_ 23. The revival of this musical, currently starring Michael Seelbach, has won five Tony awards, including Best Direction, Best Choreography, and Best Score. Written as a tribute to Indian guru Meher Baba, its story centers on the young title character, who is struck deaf, blind, and mute after witnessing his father kill his mother's lover. FTP, what is this musical which features new music by writer/composer/musician Pete Townsend? _Tommy_ 24. He has just released a new book, composed of anecdotes that follow him from his youth on New York's Lower East Side through a career that included performing in almost every major form of American entertainment. This comedian, originally named Nathan Birnbaum, begins his book by writing "here I am, starting my 10th, and probably last book. I may even finish it. Then again, it may finish me." FTP, who is this elderly author of "100 Years, 100 Stories"? George _Burns_ (prompt on answer of Birnbaum) 25. Please answer with both a first and last name. She was born to Episcopal missionary parents in Wu Chang,China, and when she arrived in the United States in the 1930s she spoke only Chinese. This emmy award winning actress died of lung cancer at age 71, after having kept her terminal illness a secret for over a year, not even telling her sister Jayne of brother-in-law Steve Allen. FTP, who was this actress that played Alice, the feisty wife of a bus driver, on the "Honeymooners"? _Audrey Meadows_ 26. This 1992 bestseller is being made into a Turner Network Television movie, with Jena Malone as the title character and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Annie Boatwright. In the story, Glen Waddell, Bone's second stepfather, resents Annie's attachment to her daughter and tries to destroy Bone by abusing her. But Annie still loves Glen and is unwilling to protect her daughter. FTP, what is this work by Dorothy Allison? _Bastard Out of Carolina_ 27. The leader of a group of young ruffians is abandoned by his cronies and left to the police after he kills a woman with a giant penis. In order to get out of jail, Alex agrees to be the guinea pig in an experimental process which makes him completely incapable of undertaking any aggressive action, but has the side effect of causing him to become ill when listening to his favorite composer, Ludwig Van. Finally, he is returned to normal because the process had left him at the mercy of his former victims when they come back for revenge in, FTP, what film directed by Stanley Kubrick? A _Clockwork Orange_ 28. "Never in my life would I imagine that I would have a hospital wing, or a chicken wing, named after me", said this former St. Elsewhere cast member after cutting the ribbon for a new wing at Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital in Los Angeles. It is just one more honor to add to the 'glory' he has enjoyed since winning the best supporting actor Oscar in 1989. FTP, who is this star known for his roles in "Much Ado About Nothing", "The Pelican Brief", and "Crimson Tide"? Denzel _Washington_ BONUSES 30 point bonus 1. Any true fan of the Atlanta Braves should have a copy of the book "The World Champion Braves: An Illustrated History of America's Team: 1871-1995. For the stated number of points, answer these questions from and about the book. A. F5P, what Braves TBS announcer co-authored the book? Pete _Van Wieren_ B. F5PE, what 2 dominating pitchers composed the "pray for rain" pitching combination in the late 40s and early 50s? Warren _Spahn_ and Johnny _Sain_ C. FTP, what post-season hero's ankle injury provided the opportunity for his replacement, Hank Aaron, to begin his Braves career? Bobby _Thomson_ D. Now, for however many points your team needs for 30 on the bonus, what was the name of the promotional event in which couples were married before the game and professional wrestling followed afterward? _Headlock and Wedlock_ night 30 point bonus (VISUAL) 2. Look at the sheet which the moderator will provide to your team. For each Far Side cartoon, provide the missing caption, F5PE. A. _Shhh...the maestro is decomposing_ B. _Piglet practical jokes_ C. _Before paper and scissors_ D. _Nerds in hell_ E. _Early man_ F. _Washington crossing the street_ 30 point bonus 3. 30-20-10, identify the film. A. The brothers who wrote and produced this movie got their start as assistants to horror-film producer Sam Raimi, and gave him the role of the 'Snickering Gunman'. B. This critically accaimed 1990 feature tells the story of Tom Reagan, a crime boss advisor who becomes caught between two feuding mobs during Prohibition. C. This film by the Coen brothers stars Gabriel Byrne, John Turturro, and Albert Finney. _Miller's Crossing_ 30 point bonus 4. Those darn Duke boys are back in reruns on the Nashville Network. FTPE, name the actor who played each of these characters. A. Uncle Jessie Denver _Pyle_ B. Rosco P. Coltraine James _Best_ C. Cooter Ben _Jones_ 30 point bonus 5. For 5 points each, name six of the ten ingredients in Spam. _Pork_, _ham_, _chicken_, _water_, _salt_, _sugar_, _sodium phosphates_, _potassium chloride_, _sodium ascorbate_, _sodium nitrate_ 30 point bonus 6. For the stated number of points, answer these questions about a recent court case involving a gangsta' rapper. A. F5P, what rapper was acquitted of murder on February, 20, 1996, in the shooting death of Philip Woldermariam, an Ethiopian immigrant? _Snoop Doggy Dogg_ B. FTP, what is Snoop Doggy Dogg's real name? Calvin _Broadus_ C. For 15 points, what bodyguard of Snoop Doggy Dogg was also acquitted in the trial? McKinley _Lee_ 30 point bonus 7. With the summer Olympics coming up this summer in Atlanta, it is a good time to test your Olympic knowledge. Identify these athletes based on a brief description, for the stated number of points. A. F5P, she set Olympic records in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes in 1988, but is still followed by allegations of using illegal drugs to acheive these results. Florence _Griffith-Joyner_ B. FTP, This athlete set a new Olympic record for the Triple Jump on his way to capturing his first gold medal at Barcelona. Mike _Conley_ C. For 15 points, this Cuban broke the 8 foot barrier in the high jump in Spain with a leap of 8 feet 1/2 inch, but could only manage a 7 foot 8 inch jump in winning the 1992 gold medal. Javier _Sotomayor_ 30 point bonus 8. FTPE, answer these questions about an underground New York alternative band. A. What band gained a lot of airplay for their hit 'Detachable Penis'? _King Missile_ B. What King Missile song contains the lyrics ,"If I ever meet him I'm gonna grab his fucking neck and just shake him and say ,'Thank you. Thank you for making such excellent movies'"? _Martin Scorsese_ C. What early hit contains the lines ,"Jesus told people to eat his body and drink his blood. That's so cool"? _Jesus Was Way Cool_ 30 point bonus 9.Let's see how much your team knows about that darling of the music industry: the greatest hits compilation. Given a list of songs from a 1995 Geffen anthology, give the performer for five points, and the complete album title for 10 points. A. "The Garden of Allah" and "New York Minute" Don _Henley_; _Actual Miles: Henley's Greatest Hits_ B. "Love Song" and "Signs" _Tesla_; _Time's Makin' Changes: The Best of Tesla_ 30 point bonus 10. As of the beginning of the 1995-96 NHL hockey season, 5 of the top 13 point scorers of all time were still playing. F5PE and a 5 point bonus for all five, who are these active players? Wayne _Gretzky_, Mark _Messier_, Paul _Coffey_, Dale _Hawerchuk_, Jari _Kurri_ 30 point bonus 11. Answer these questions about a recent movie, FTPE. A. What movie follows the sex, murder and reckless abandon of characters Jordan White, Amy Blue, and Xavier Red? The _Doom Generation_ B. "The Doom Generation" is the second installment in what director's Teenaged Apocalypse series? Gregg _Araki_ C. What movie reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times gave the movie a no-star review? Roger _Ebert_ 30 point bonus 12. On a 30-20-10 basis,identify the television program from titles of postings from its alt.tv newsgroup. A. "Death To Skeeter!" B. "Life Imitates Art for Marlee Matlin" C. "Douglas Wambaugh for the elephant, your honor!" _Picket Fences_ 30 point bonus 13. FTPE, name the authors of these cartoon strips. A. Dilbert Scott _Adams_ B. The Fusco Brothers J. C. _Duffy_ C. Hagar the Horrible Dik _Browne_ 30 point bonus 14. Listen to the following descriptions of various movies which have received the MST3K treatment. Then, FTPE, give the title of each movie. A. Interplanetary juvenile delinquents turn defenseless Earthlings into skeletons. Contains the infamous line, "When we return to our planet the high court may well sentence you to *TORTURE*!" _Teenagers From Outer Space_ B. Travis is heard singing along with a jukebox tune by an agent who promises to make him a big-time star, but these fanciful ambitions are destroyed when his buddy, Breck, a certifiable lunatic, commits murder. The _Beatniks_ C. Warren and his family stumble across a cult of "night people", and their presence causes arguments to erupt among cult members. The master gets tired of the fighting and has the face of a female member disfigured by a burning hand. _Manos: Hands of Fate_ 30 point bonus 15. FTPE, answer these questions about a controversial, Pulitzer-prize winning play. A. What is the title of the play which follows three families over a period of 200 years, which has been criticised for stereotyping the people which it examines? The _Kentucky Cycle_ B. Who is the author of "The Kentucky Cycle"? Robert _Schenkkan_ C. Schenkkan is adapting his play into a six-hour miniseries for HBO, to be directed by what Oscar winning director? Kevin _Costner_ 30 point bonus 16. For the stated number of points, answer these questions about a recent commercial for the Houston Astros. A. F5PE, what two famous Republicans appear in the commercial? George Herbert Walker _Bush_ and Barbara _Bush_ B. FTP, what baseball related job did Barbara Bush have while in college? _statistician_ C. FTP, what Ivy League school did George Bush play for? _Yale_ 30 point bonus 17. FTPE, answer these questions about a 1995 album. A. What band released the album entitled "Original Soundtracks 1", a collection of songs inspired by short films that were not major releases? The _Passengers_ B. With the exception of one added musician, what veteran alternative-rock band's members composed the Passengers? _U2_ C. What former U2 producer was the added musician? Brian _Eno_ 25 point bonus 18. F5PE, given the title of a movie, provide the full name of the immediate sequel. A. "Bride of the Monster" _Night of the Ghouls_ B. "Breakin" _Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo_ C. "Halloween II" _Halloween III: Season of the Witch_ D. "First Blood" _Rambo: First Blood, Part Two_ E. "Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood" _Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan_ 30 point bonus 19. It's time for a trip to the Ann B. Davis Casino Blackjack Palace! Here's how to play: before each hand, decide how much of the 30 points available in this bonus your team wants to wager; your wager must be in 5 point increments. Then you will be given a situation from a four-deck game of blackjack under Atlantic City rules. Answer with the correct option (either hit, stand, split, or double down) and the points are yours. There are three hands in this bonus. A. You have a 5 and 4 against the dealer's upcard of 6 _Double down_ B. You have a 5 and 6 against the dealer's upcard of 6 _Double down_ C. You have a 5 and 7 against the dealer's upcard of 6 _Stand_ 30 point bonus 20. Identify these movies given information from the Internet Movie Database, FTPE. A. This movie starring Kurt Thomas is one vote away from meeting the 50 vote requirement to qualify for the bottom 100 movies of all time list, where it would be ranked #1 with a 2.2 out of 10 rating. _Gymkata_ B. This movie is ranked 129th in the top 250 movies of all time, but its two sequels are 5th and 54th on the bottom 100 list. Maybe Sean Connery shouldn't have come back for the first sequel. _Highlander_ C. A rare non-Shakespearean movie by Kenneth Branaugh, this 1991 thriller is #192 in the top 250 of all time list. _Dead Again_ 30 point bonus 21. FTPE, give the current champions of these lesser known sports leagues and associations. A. NCAA baseball _Cal St. Fullerton_ B. Professional Chess Association Garry _Kasparov_ C. NHRA Winston Cup Funny Car John _Force_ 30 point bonus 22. FTPE, given the name of a solo album released by a member of the rap group Wu-Tang Clan, identify the performer. A. "Tical" The _Method Man_ (or Johnny _Blaze_) B. "Only Built For Cuban Linx" _Raekwon the Chef_ (or Lou _Diamonds_) C. "Return to the 36 Chambers" _Ole' Dirty Bastard_ 30 point bonus 22. Revisionist History time! Listen to a description of a famous historical person. Then, FTPE, replace the historical figure from each clue with the professional wrestler that shares the same last name. A. He led the French forces which defeated the Arab armies at Tours in 732. "The Model" _Rick Martel_ B. The British financier and administrator in Southern Africa during the late 1800s. "The American Dream" _Dusty Rhodes_ (or _Dustin Rhodes_) C. British author, dramatist, and editor of the Tattler and the Spectator. _George "The Animal" Steele_ (or _George Steele_) 25 point bonus 23. For the stated number of points, answer these completely random and unrelated questions about vereyone's favorite cartoon family, The Simpsons. A. F5P, what is the name of the Springfield baseball team for which "Dancing Homer" worked? A. The _Isotopes_ B. FTP, what was the title of the "Itchy and Scratchy" episode in which Scratchy is devoured by a combine? _Field of Screams_ C. FTP, what religion did Reverend Lovejoy say Apu belonged to? _Miscellaneous_ 30 point bonus 24. FTPE, identify these famous athletes with Muslim names. A. This star running back for UCLA gained special eligiblity for the '96 NFL draft. Karim _Abdul-Jabbar_ B. This freshman has been the leading scorer for the California Golden Bears basketball team this season. Shareef _Abdur-Rahim_ C. He won the NBA's most improved player award for the 1992-93 season. Mahmoud _Abdul-Rauf_ 30 point bonus 25. MAD TV has developed an ongoing joke by altering the premise of popular movies and TV shows, often by combining two together. FTPE, given a description of a skit, give the name of the hybrid show. A. Tom Hanks plays the lead in a Quintin Tarantino movie about gangsters. _ Gump Fiction_ B. Don Adams enters the world of Hollywood movie making. _Get Smarty_ C. Agents Mulder and Scully investigate the porn industry. The _Triple X Files_