Unabuzzer Goes to Jail

TOSSUPS FROM AN AS-YET UNNAMED UCLA TEAM

1. Alberta, but not Saskatchewan. Peru, but not Ecuador. New Guinea, but not New Zealand. The Ukraine, but not Russia. Madagascar, but not Mozambique. Siam, but not Cambodia. Alaska, but not Hawaii. The Eastern United States, but not the Southern United States. FTP, these, along with the Middle East, Irkutsk, Yakutsk, and Kamchatka, are all territories in what board game.

A: RISK territories

2. Win a Holiday, Returned Mail, or worse yet both of those in combination, the Bud Frogs, A Moment of Silence, Free Money, Irina, Deeyenda, Valentine's Greetings, Penpal Greetings, AOL4Free, Join the Crew, and, of course, Good Times, are all examples of, FTP, what insidious computer phenomenon.

A: VIRUS HOAXES (accept equivalents)

3. Warning: subtitle also required. It consists of three main areas: the History of the Future, a museum-like exhibit; the Voyage, an interactive virtual reality thrill-rde; and the Promenade, which contains shops such as

Garak's Clothiers and Quark's Bar and Restaurant. And while you may not be able to play a game of dabo, you don't have to worry about gambling, since what newly opened 70 million dollar attraction is a collaboration between Paramount Parks and the Las Vegas Hilton?

A: STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE (prompt on "Star Trek")

4. He was born of Georgian and Alsatian ancestry in 1930, and his jobs included lion trainer, clinical hypnotist, police photographer, and official organist for civic functions in the city of San Francisco, but he is not best remembered for any of these things. On April 30, 1966 he proclaimed the opening of a new church, aimed especially at an elite of the eccentric and the productive. Of course, given his type of church, social acceptability was always hard to come by. FTP, name this recently deceased author of The Devil's Notebook and the Satanic Bible, the founder of the Church of Satan.

A: Anton Szandor LAVEY

5. Name the man. Perhaps what happened to him had something to do with the fact that Whistler and other nearby communities are reputed to have 4 to 5 times normal potency levels of it. Even so, there was so little of it in his system that the initial two votes against him were by slim one vote margins-- 13-12 by the Medical Commision and 3-2 by the Executive Board. However, an appeals board overturned there decision, thereby allowing the medal to be kept by FTP, what Canadian snowboarder?

A: Ross REBAGLIATI

6. The movie name is the same. One was a 1943 Warner Brothers release made at FDR's request to build confidence in a wartime ally. It was directed by Michael Curtiz and became the source of worries in the blacklist era. The other was the subtitle of a 1994 release. In this film Konstantin Konali is a computer entrepreneur with ties to the Russian Mafia, and it is up to Harris, Callahan, Lassard, Jones, and Tackleberry to get him. FTP, give the shared three-word title, the latter the only unnumbered Police Academy sequel.

A: MISSION TO MOSCOW

7. FAQTP, buzz in and kiss one of your teammates on the lips.

A: <player buzzes is an kisses a teammate on the lips> (Moderator: Be wary of stall tactics.)

8. It was created by James Reinders at his family reunion in 1987. It must be a pretty good replica, because the people in the town of Alliance now hold Summer Solstice celebrations there. The surrounding collection has been enlarged to an entire field of "Auto-Art" which keeps growing each year. FTP, identify this tourist site, just off US 385 in Western Nebraska, a full-size replica of Stonehenge made from old automobiles.

A: CARHENGE

9. Robert DeNiro was recently detained by French authorities to answer questions anout an international prostitution ring involving a former Scandinavian model and a soft-porn photographer. This actress is rumored to be linked to the ring, which, if true, might mirror her role of female prison warden Magda Kassar, who conscripts inmates into prostitution in the movie Chained Heat II. She is probably best known for her work in another sequel, Beverly Hills Cop II. FTP, name this woman, whose rumored lesbian affair with her masseuse may have led to her divorce from ex-husband Sylvester Stallone.

A: Brigitte NIELSEN

10. She has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide over the last five years, which have grossed an estimated 170 million dollars. Yet she recently filed for Chapter 7 protection in Los Angeles bankruptcy court, mainly because she claims to have been ripped off by LaFace Records, which is partly owned by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. FTP, name this five-time Grammy winner whose singles include "Breathe Again," "You're Making Me High," and "Un-break My Heart."

A: Toni BRAXTON

11. He originally began as an advertising illustrator, but it is for an altogether different type of illustration that he is remembered. During WWII he has firsthand experience with the Nazis, and this must have left an impression, as "men in uniform" has been one of his most prominent motifs. FTP, name the commonly used name of Tuoko Laaksonen, the world's most famous producer of gay male erotic drawings, a name using an Anglicized nickname and his home country.

A: TOM OF FINLAND (prompt on Laaksonen on early buzz)

12. Borges, Torres, Merriman, Foster, Choudhury, Amory, Jones, Kwong, Mardian, Nevins, Lazaratto, McKenzie, Pinkard, Blunden, Engen. These were the respective last names of Maria, Alex, Darlene, Simone, Jawaharlal, Viki, T.J., Jasper, Eric, Sarah, Janice, Aristotle, Alan, Dennis, and Arvid, a motley crew of precocious New York City teenagers, trapped together in a room with Charlie Moore-- later Billy MacGregor-- to learn about history... and each other. FTP, identify this TV series of yore, perhaps only worth remembering because Brad Pitt appeared in a guest spot back in 1986.

A: HEAD OF THE CLASS

13. The pallbearers at the burial commented that the coffin was heavy, while those at the burial said it was light. Recently there has been some removal and recementing of stones at the family mausoleum. The supposed burial site is one which has traditionally been for family pets, and with the surrounding water it would be difficult to keep a regular coffin in place. All of these are reasons to doubt that she is actually buried at the site designated by her family. FTP, name this recently deceased celebrity.

A: DIANA, Princess of Wales; or DIANA Spencer

14. There are four of them: the best is Blue, which is so exclusive that each one made is given its own number; Gold, which has just 15 constituents, each matured no less than 18 years; Black, in which every constituent is at least 12 years old; and Red, which is a blend of over 40 single malt and aged grain whiskeys. FTP, these are the four labels of what kind of Scotch?

A: JOHNNIE WALKER labels

15. First and last name required. He will soon be writing upcoming issues of the comic books Daredevil and Green Arrow, and he has already written one based on another of his non-comic works. He wrote a screenplay for a movie starring another superhero, but the director scuttled his script. His interest in comics is evident in his films, as one features a cameo appearance by none other than Stan Lee and another involves an attempted romance between two comic book artists. FTP, name this director and owner of the Red Bank, New Jersey comic book store Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash.

A: KEVIN SMITH (prompt on "Smith")

16. When UConn`s injured Nykesha Sales was allowed to make an uncontested layup it was hardly the first instance of dubious sports record breaking. In September of 1968, this player had not hit a home run for four weeks. Detroit pitcher Denny McClain let him know that he was about to pitch a fat one, and he subsequently hit one into the upper deck. He tipped his hat to McClain as he rounded the bases, thereby passing Jimmie Foxx with his 535th home run. FTP, what legend is now 8th on the all-time home run list?

A: Mickey MANTLE

17. This symbol has recently made a big fashion comeback, and can now be seen prominently on trendy long-sleeve T-shirts and bathing suits. It first made a splash in the 1960s, when Pete Townshend made it his coat of arms, and again in the punk era, when it was used irreverently by the Sex Pistols and the Clash. Today, the standard bearer is Geri Halliwell, a.k.a. Ginger Spice, whose signature dress with this on it has become the informal emblem for the Cool Brittania movement. FTP, name this symbol.

A: UNION JACK (accept British flag or any other really close equivalent)

18. First, she recovers from a tattoo. Then, they both star in a wedding where everyone is dressed in space costumes. Then she and a friend discuss penis sizes. Then he dresses up like Alice Cooper, and together they check out some on-line erotica. Then they're on a boat, partially nude. The first sex actually takes place in a car, when she fellates him. Then they have intercourse back on the boat, some more oral sex, and then some intercourse from her point of view. And lastly they smoke some marijuana. FTP, this is a summary of whose now legally available home video.

A: Tommy and Pamela LEE home video

19. The 1998 Championships will be held this August in Bowling Green, Ohio. Winners at last year's nationals included Jared Nelson with Midnight Revenger, Terry Blackbourn with Slow Ride, Charlie Dutton with Child's Play, Richard Peters with Buckeye Special, Dennis Miller with Tinker Toy, and Gardner Stone with The General. These were in the repsective categories of Two Wheel Drive, Super Stock, Four Wheel Drive, Mini Rods, Pro-Stock, and Modified. The appeal of this "sport" is suppose to be the age-old struggle between irresistable force and immovable object, but it might be more aptly described as a diversion for people who don't understand wrestling. FTP, identify this White Trash mainstay.

A: TRACTOR PULL or TRUCK PULL

20. He never finished high school, but his interests include such things as Orson Welles, ancient Egypt, dry martinis, the Marx Brothers, Horatio Hornblower novels, and Camel cigarettes. He was born in Chicago is 1938, and by six he was playing chess. By fifteen he was designing miniatures. In 1968 he founded GenCon, now the world's biggest hobby gathering. He has written over 20 books on games. FTP, name this man, perhaps the world's biggest nerd, the most prominent creator of Dungeons and Dragons.

A: e. Gary GYGAX

21. Originally derived from street lingo, it means: super-stylish, well dressed, looking like a player, indicative of big bucks and/or high status. It seems to have made its first recorded appearance on rapper Jay Z's album "Reasonable Doubt," and another rapper The Lox has a Top 40 hit with "If You Think I'm BLANK." A good uasge might be "Will Smith sure looked BLANK in his Men In Black suit," which is particularly apt since Smith himself reached No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 with "Getting BLANK Wit It." FTP, name this trendy five-letter word.

A: JIGGY

22. Its supposed victims have included Mrs. Charles Williamson of Bladenboro, North Carolina in 1932, Allen Small of Deer Isle, Maine is 1943, Mrs. M.H. Reeser of Florida in 1951, and Dr. John Bentley of Pennsylvania in 1966. Interesting details of these cases have included absence of used cooking equipment and fuels, unlit pipes, and the lack of damage marks on other items in their homes. In the realm of the completely fictional, this fate was suffered by one of the drummers of Spinal Tap, and we are told in the film that there are several cases each year, but they are not widely reported. FTP, identify this phenomenon, in which, no explicable reason, humans become engulfed in flames.

A: SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION

23. They're names are Kenneth, Brandon, Joel, Kelsey, Nathan, Natalie, and Alexis, and they're now the most famous residents in the small town of Carlisle. FTP, give the shared last name of these Iowa infants, who recently left the hospital after making headlines just for being born.

A: the MCCAUGHEY septuplets

24. The parent company has recently ceased all further development of thistechnology, officially reversing a decision tp spin it off into a subsidiary last May. This product, first developed in 1987 and put on the market in mid-1993, was simply ahead of its time. It was overhyped to the point of stigmatization, such that when later models actually were successful at handwriting recognition and became truer' Personal digital assistants," they still didn't sell. Instead, the market is now dominated by PalmPilots. FTP, name this failed Apple technology.

A: NEWTON MessagePad

 

Unabuzzer Goes to Jail

BONUSES FROM AN AS YET UNNAMED UCLA TEAM

1. Given the liquor, identify the chief item from which it is distilled FTP each.

Tequila

A: BLUE AGAVE

Gin

A: JUNIPER BERRIES

Creme de Cassis

A: BLACK CURRANT

2. Answer the following FTP each.

Baron Von Joy, Block Head, BuggyMan, Courageous, Cy-Kill, Dive-Dive, Dozer, Jigsaw, Nemesis, Solitarie, and Zigzag were all members of what line of toys, popular during the 1980s.

A: GOBOTs

Yes, they were all Gobots. Which larger toy company made them?

A: TONKA

Like the Transformers, Gobots were robots which turned into vehicles, and, like the Transformers, Gobots were featured in their own movie. The Transformer's movie had Orson Welles' voice, while the best the Gobots movie could do was Roddy McDowell. Name the subtitle of the wildly successful Gobots movie.

A: BATTLE OF THE ROCK LORDS

3. 30-20-10, name the criminal from his work in the entertainment industry.

30-- He played someone much like himself in "The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh", and himself in "Eddie" and "Forget Paris."

20-- Way back in 1975, he had a role in the Saturday Night Live commercial spoof for Little Chocolate Donuts breakfast cereal, starring John Belushi.

10-- He has appeared over a 100 times on shows hosted by David Letterman, though his last appearance was probably his most notable.

A: Marv ALBERT

4. The movie Halloween didn't have a subtitle. Neither did Halloween II. But Halloween 3 through Halloween 7 sure had them. For five points each, give the subtitles of these cheesy horror movies. You'll get a 5 point bonus if you can get them in the right order.

A: Halloween 3: SEASON OF THE WITCH; Halloween 4: The RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS; Halloween 5: The REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS; Halloween 6: The CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS or the ORIGIN OF MICHAEL MYERS; Halloween 7: The REVENGE OF LAURIE STRODE

5. Answer these questions about special guest contributors to the X-Files.

Two noted writers wrote episodes which aired this February. FTP each, name the writers.

A: William GIBSON; Stephen KING

Last year, the producers wanted to get this man to direct the special post-Super Bowl X-Files episode. However, because he was not a member of the union, he required a special waiver. But the union refused to grant him one, since he failed to keep his promise to join after receiving his first waiver to direct an episode of ER. FTP, name him.

A: Quentin TARANTINO

6. What man, woman, or child alive today is not a fan of Taco Bell's Seven Layer Burrito. Name three 3 of the 7 ingredients FTP, 5 for 20, or all 7 for the

full 30. Note: if you make a mistake, you get no points, so decide in

advance how many ingredients you are going to name.

A: BEANs; CHEESE; GUACAMOLE; LETTUCE; RICE; SOUR CREAM; TOMATO

7. Given a blurb about a Bill Murray movie translated into another language using an online automatic translator, identify the film. To make it more interesting, we won't even tell you the languages you're hearing. (Note to moderator: Do _not_ spell anything or let the players read any of this. Egregiously

bad pronunciation is encouraged.)

Aufrichtiges Kreuz ist der juengste Netzpraesident ueberhaupt, weil er Mittel ist, das Uncaring, unversoehnlich und in der Note mit der dunklen und sadistic Seite von Menschlichkeit. Das wirden aendern, er wird durch drei Geister besucht werden.

A: SCROOGED

O hero'i teenage decide ao brownnose sua maneira ao scholarship do transportador do seu clube do pai's e enfrenta algumas escolhas pesadas--se lutar o estabelecimento ou junta'- lo, se dormit com meninas ma's ou casar o agrada'veis.

A: CADDYSHACK

La fattura Murray vince un concorso per andare a Londra per un gioco--quando ottiene la, si sbaglia qualcun'altro mentre un whirlwind di spionaggio lo circonda.

A: The MAN WHO KNEW TOO LITTLE

8. Given the supposed presidential mistress, name the president FTP each.

Marsha Scott

A: Bill CLINTON

Madeleine Brown

A: _L_yndon Baines JOHNSON

Judith Exner

A: John F. KENNEDY

9. Identify these personalitis from the mid-80s glory days of the World Wrestling Federation FTP each.

He was the manager of such tag teams as the Headshrinkers, the Wild Samoans, and Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith. He might be best remembered, however, for having appeared in a Cyndi Lauper video.

A: Captain Lou ALBANO

His real name was Kozrow Vaziri, and he was once an Olympic weightlifter. In January of 1984, at Madison Square Garden, he lost his World Heavyweight Title when Hulk Hogan became the first man to break his Camel Clutch.

A: The IRON SHEIK

This long-time announcer and interviewer was not as mean as his name would suggest. He played an unnamed commentator in No Holds Barred and himself in Repossessed.

A: Mean Gene OKERLUND

10. Identify the common occupations of these people on a 30-20-10 basis.

30: Sam Abdul, Jason Andrews, Tom Steele, Tony Belmonte

20: TJ Striker, Chip Daniels, Danny Sommers, Chad Connors, Zak Spears

10: Cort Stevens, Jeff Converse, Ryan Idol

A: GAY PORN Actors (prompt on "Porn," but not on "Actors")

11. 30-20-10, name the man.

30: His company's sales of Titanic movie props such as lifeboats and life jackets just topped the $750,000 makr, and even more memorabilia will be peddled in upcoming mailings.

20: He recently went on a camel jaunt through India to unearth new wares for his catalog.

10: His namesake character is played on TV by John O'Hurley, and one of his company's most memorable items was the Urban Sombrero.

A: j. PETERMAN

12. Give some credits of a former Brady Bunch cast member, name him or her for 5 points each.

Films include Prime Target, The Maltese Bippy, Hurry Sundown, and Bloodlust!

A: Robert REED

Films include Panic in the Skies, Return to Horror High, Texas Lightning, Take Down, Moonshine Country Express, and Pony Express Rider

A: Maureen MCCORMICK

Although a very talented actress, her talents were mostly confined to the realm of TV Her most notable screen role may have been as Kalinga's wife in I'm Gonna Get You Sucka.

A: Eve PLUMB

Although she played herself in the third Naked Gun movie, her most notable recent role was as Shultzy in the Brady Bunch Movie.

A: Ann b. DAVIS

His film credits include She's Out of Control, Iron Eagle, and He Is My Brother. He also did the voice of Michelangelo in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy..

A: Robbie RIST (who played the annoying cousin Oliver)

He had numerous TV roles, including voices in Magilla Gorilla and Pufnstuf, and he played Barney Hefner on All in the Family. His only film role was in the 1968 classic With Six You Get Eggroll.

A: Allan MELVIN (for those of you not in the know, he was Sam the Butcher)

13. In one of the most amazing goaltending performances ever, Dominic Hasek led the Czech Republic to the gold medal during the Winter Olympics. Perhaps his finest moment occurred in the semi-finals, when he stoned five consecutive Canadians in the game-deciding shootout. FTP each, name any three of them.

A: Ray BOURQUE; Theo FLEURY; Eric LINDROS; Joe NIEUWENDYCK; Brendan SHANAHAN

14. Given the name of a riverboat or steamboat casino, name the city or cities it is associated with.

Bally's Casino Lakeshore Resort

A: NEW ORLEANS

Casino Queen Riverboat

A: ST. LOUIS (or EAST ST. LOUIS)

The President Riverboat Casino

A: DAVENPORT, Iowa, also accept QUAD CITIES

15. Alexander the Great first made his mark at the age of 18, when he commanded cavalry for his father Phillip II at the Battle of Chaeronea. What makes this a trash question instead of ACF is who he defeated at that battle: an elite force of 150 paired male lovers who had fought heroically for their city for decades until they were annihilated by Alexander I due to their unwillingness to surrender. FTPE, name this fighting unit and the city they fought for.

A: the SACRED BAND, THEBES

Alexander was himself rumored to be bisexual, a practice also attributed to Julius Caesar, whose wild sexual appetites were encapsulated by a six word phrase. FTP, give the last 3 words of this phrase, which begins: "Every woman's man ... "

A: " ... EVERY MAN'S WOMAN"

16. Given that there is only one cartoon bonus here, I was virtually forced to write one about the Simpsons. Given the name and description of a character, identify the actor who provided the voice for 5 points each. Roger Meyers, Jr., the Itchy and Scratchy mogul

A: Alex ROCCO

Artie Ziff, Marge's prom date

A: Jon LOVITZ

Springfield mob boss Fat Tony

A: Joe MANTEGNA

Krusty's estranged father Rabbi Hyman Krustovsky

A: Jackie MASON

Herbert Powell, Homer's long lost brother

A: Danny DEVITO

The real Seymour Skinner, with whom the supposed Principal Skinner exchanged identities in Vietnam

A: Martin SHEEN

17. Identify these people involved in JFK assassination theories FTP each.

Mysteriously killed in 1971, he supposedly carried out a number of hits at the request of LBJ, including that of Kennedy. He was identified as being "one of" the gunmen on the sixth floor.

A: Malcolm Everett "Mac" WALLACE

This organizer of the Civil Air Patrol, to which Lee Harvey Oswald belonged, owned the Texas Schoolbook Depository building and was a close friend of LBJ.

A: d.h. BYRD

This New Orleans DA investigated a possible conspiracy. He was the main character in Oliver Stone's movie.

A: Jim GARRISON

18. Complete these Morrissey lyrics FTP each. Here's a clue: in each case you just need to provide the title of the song.

You are repressed, but you're remarkably dressed. Is it real? But you're far too busy, busy scissors, busy clippers...

A: HAIRDRESSER ON FIRE

This is the coastal town that they forgot to close down. Armageddon-- come Armageddon! Come, Armageddon, Come!...

A: EVERYDAY IS LIKE SUNDAY

Sleep on and dream of love, because it's the closest you will get to love. Poor twisted child, so ugly, so ugly. Poor twisted child, oh hug me, oh hug me, one...

A: NOVEMBER SPAWNED A MONSTER

19. This bonus has four parts, each answered by a single player. Please designate an order now. Each team member must answer at least once. If it helps, this question is sort of about music.

(Moderator: allow a few seconds for this, then ask them about the order)

Chumbawamba's song "Tubthumper" makes prominent mention of four drinks. Each one of you must name one of these drinks. You'll get 5 points for each, plus an extra 10 points if you get all four. Order is unnecessary.

A: WHISKY; VODKA; LAGER; CIDER

20. Identify these products and company's involved in poor foreign marketing strategies FTP each.

The name of this product, when first rendered in Chinese, meant either "bite the wax tadpole" or "female horse stuffed with wax," depending upon dialect

A: COCA-COLA

This Ford make did not sell well in Brazil, probably because its name was slang for "tiny male genitals"

A: PINTO

This chain's Chinese slogan was "eat your fingers off"

A: _K_entucky _F_ried _C_hicken

21. Yes, it's a physical challenge! Do not start any motions until the word is given! You will have ten seconds to remove all shoes, socks, toerings, and assorted hosiery. After 10 seconds, each completely bare foot on your team earns you 10 points. Yes, this questions favors larger teams-- tough. (Moderator: Please try to acquire a timepiece before giving them the word to begin. Clearly you know what the answer is here.)

22. Sanrio is a cult, so this question is within the right distribution. Given the Sanrio character, tell what kind of animal it is FTP. For example, if I said Hello Kitty, you would say, well, Kitty.

Keroppi

A: FROG

Picke Bicke

A: MOUSE

Spottie Dottie

A: DOG (Dalmatian, actually)

23. Some of history's greatest hoaxes have something to do with P.T. Barnum. Identify the following FTPE.

The town in New York which was supposedly home to the remains of an ancient giant.

A: CARDIFF

The five-year-old Charles Stratton was claimed to have been 11 years old, and was given what name?

A: TOM THUMB

What was the name of the woman passed off as the 161-year old former nurse of George Washington?

A: Joice HETH

24. Identify these not quite real animals FTP each.

This legendary creature of Caribbean and Mexico kills goats and sucks out their blood during the night.

A: CHUPACABRA

This legendary small, horned creature of the midwest is seen frequently, but usually only on postcards. In West Viriginia, a license to hunt them was granted.

A: JACKALOPE

This German animal is a relative of the jackalope was depicted by Durer. It was legendary among Bavarian hunters.

A: RAURACKL

25. Weird Science! That's right... weird science the movie. Identify the following FTP each.

The director of _Weird Science_

A: John HUGHES

The teen actor who played Gary

A: Anthony Michael HALL

The computer-generated dream woman, played by Kelly LeBrock

A: LISA