Unabuzzer Goes to Jail
Tossups by UC Davis
1. This comic strip, written by J. C. Duffy, takes place in New Jersey and chronicles the lives of a non-traditional household of five brothers, one of which is a wolverine named Axel. FTP, name it.
The FUSCO BROTHERS
2. He had the White House stables converted to a four car garage, but this U.S. president is better known for being so overweight that he once got stuck in the White House bathtub. FTP, name this portly 27th president.
William Howard TAFT
3. On the 2 Live Crew album, The Luke LP, there is a song which makes disparaging remarks about two men and their wives. In the months after the album was released, dozens of men bearing the last names in the song threatened to sue the rap group for libel. One of the names mentioned in the song is Navarro. FTP, give the other name, which forms the title of the song, "F--- blank."
MARTINEZ
4. Like New Coke, this soft drink, when introduced in the early 1990's, was a miserable failure. FTP, name this transparent beverage that was produced by Pepsi but is no longer on the market.
CRYSTAL PEPSI
5. Australia and India are brown, New Guinea and the Phillipines are yellow, the U.S. and China are green, and Switzerland, Spain, and Mongolia are neutral spaces in, FTP, this WWII board game whose name comes from the names given to the two sides in that conflict.
AXIS AND ALLIES
6. His first film, the Streets of Laredo, was produced in 1948, and his subsequent films include Glen or Glenda, Boots, Plan 9 from Outer Space, One Million AC/DC, and Orgy of the Dead. FTP, name this writer and director who has been frequently called the "worst director of all time."
Ed WOOD
7. Born in 1940 in Tres Coracoes, Brazil, his real name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. His father was one of the best heading players of all time. FTP, name this man who scored his first goal for the Santos Futebol Clube in 1956, where it was prophesied that he would become the greatest soccer player in the world.
PELE
8. Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, concentrated orange juice, and yellow 5 are some ingredients in FTP, this soft drink, whose commercials feature Jackie Chan.
MOUNTAIN DEW
9. Light and paper thin pastry leaves are buttered and layered with almonds. It is then topped with scented honey syrup and a delicate blend of spices. FTP, what Greek dish made with fillo dough is this?
BAKLAVA
10. This film actor was recently detained by Paris police officers and questioned about his knowledge of an international prostitution ring. FTP, name this star of The Fan, Great Expectations, Wag the Dog, and Casino.
Robert DENIRO
11. The kidnapping and murdering of his infant son has now been believed to have been perpetrated by his sister-in-law instead of by Bruno Hauptman. FTP, name this man, known better for his aviation accomplishments.
Charles LINDBERGH
12. FAQTP, name the classic eighties television show featuring characters such as Arnold, Kimberly, Sam, and Mr. Drummond.
DIFFERENT STROKES
13. The shooting death of Danny Hanford and the subsequent trials of Jim Williams for the crime are the main events in this John Berendt best-selling book. FTP, give the title of the book, recently made into a movie directed by Clint Eastwood.
MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL
14. The name sounds the same: An NBA center drafted in 1985 by the Kings who has since played with the Celtics, Suns, Lakers, Nets and Bulls and went to college at Arkansas, and a former Newsweek reporter who, after repeated denials, finally admitted to being the anonymous author of the political satire novel Primary Colors. FTP, give the similar name.
JOE KLEIN(e)
15. When first introduced in the early 1980's, mothers waited in long lines for hours to purchase these items for their children. Each one came with an adoption certificate. FTP, what is the name of these popular dolls?
CABBAGE PATCH KIDS
16. It centers around the human Louis Wu, who is collected together, along with a Kzin, Speaker to Animals, another human, Teela Brown, and a Puppeteer. FTP, name this story set on the largest artifact in the Galaxy, written by Larry Niven.
The RINGWORLD
17. The Gods Themselves, Pebble in the Sky, The Caves of Steel, Foundation's Edge, The Naked Sun, Robots of the Dawn, Prelude to Foundation, and Second Foundation were all written by, FTP, what science fiction author of over 500 books?
Isaac ASIMOV
18. "If you go to Zahadum you will die." Kosh says to this man, who was also saved by him once when he fell out of a tramway toward the spinning station below. FTP, name this man who captained the Babylon 5 station.
John SHERIDAN
19. The hairy variety of this animal uses its hair to breathe, while the males of the tailed varitey use their tales as sex organs. FTP, name this animal, whose horned variety's children are carniverous and are also the nickname for Texas Christian University.
FROGS
20. Eric Stoltz, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Maria de Madeiros, Rosanna Arquette, Ving Rhames, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson and Quentin Tarentino were all stars in, FTP, what movie that took best film at the Cannes film festival?
PULP FICTION
21. This pale, bespectacled hundred-and-twenty-pound neurotic polished his misfit persona in Greenwich Village before recording three hit comedy albums in the sixties. FTP, name this man, now better known for directing movies such as Deconstructing Harry and for his marriage to Soon-Yi.
Woody ALLEN
22. A division of the Johnson Publishing Company, this magazine about everything from entertainment to news to sports to religion is currently celebrating over 50 years as the number 1 black magazine. FTP, give the one word title of the magazine, a word that is often paired with ivory.
EBONY
Unabuzzer Goes to Jail
BONUS QUESTIONS by UC Davis
1. For fifteen points each, name the following players involved in odd baseball trivia.
The only player to get hits for two teams in one day, the Mets and Expos on August 4, 1982. He also played for the Reds and Giants.
Joel YOUNGBLOOD
The only pitcher to hit two grand slams in one game, for the Braves in 1961.
Tony CLONINGER
2. FTPE, identify the title of the Itchy and Scratchy episode from a plot description.
Itchy runs an ice cream shop and puts Scratchy in a blender.
SUNDAY, BLOODY SUNDAE
Scratchy gets torn up by a wheat thresher.
FIELD OF SCREAMS
Written by Bart and Lisa, it ends with Elvis shooting his TV.
LITTLE BARBER SHOP OF HORRORS
3. For five points each, name the songs with the following lyrics, and the people who sang them.
I feel so lonely, I wanna go home
The BEACH BOYS, SLOOP JOHN B
Wants eleven dollar bills, but you only got ten.
Bob DYLAN, SUBTERRANEAN HOMESICK BLUES
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao, you're not gonna make it with anyone anyhow.
The BEATLES, REVOLUTION
4. For the stated number of points, where are the following Halls-of-Fame located?
5: Rock and Roll
CLEVELAND
10: Basketball
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS (prompt on Springfield)
15: Hockey
TORONTO
5. Do you remember the show The Facts of Life? For five points each, name the four girls who lived together under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Garrett.
TOOTIE, BLAIR, JO, NATALIE
6. For five points each, and a shameful five extra if you know all five, answer the following questions about Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
First, Keanu Reeves played Ted, but who played Bill?
Alex WINTERS
Name the group the two belonged to.
WYLD STALLYONS
Name the famous comic who played Rufus.
George CARLIN
When asked in class who Joan of Arc was, what was Ted's reply?
NOAH'S WIFE
What historic figure took the greatest liking to the water park in the movie?
NAPOLEON
7. Name the band from their songs, 30-20-10.
1. Fourth of July, I threw a brick through a window.
2. Wire, Shadows and Tall Trees
3. I Will Follow, Gloria
U-2
8. For five points each, name the authors of the following comic strips.
Foxtrot
Bill AMEND
Mother Goose and Grimm
Mike PETERS
Garfield
Jim DAVIS
Family Circus
Bill KEANE
Dennis the Menace
Hank KETCHAM
Hagar the Horrible
Dik BROWNE
9. Two football legends share their birthday on March 1, and both were involved in the playoff game that ended with the Immaculate Reception.
First, for 15 points, who caught that pass from Terry Bradshaw?
Franco HARRIS
Now, for fifteen more, who coached the opposing team?
John MADDEN
10. For ten points each, answer these weird animal questions.
How many sets of eyelids does a camel have?
THREE
How many noses does a slug have?
FOUR
What is the only bird that can see blue?
OWL
11. Answer the following about Robert Wadlow, FSNOP:
FFP, for what is he famous?
He was the TALLEST HUMAN whose height was ever recorded
FTP, within two inches, how tall was he?
8í11î (accept anything from 8í9î to 9í1î)
F15P, how old was he when he died?
22
12. Luke Perry, Kristie Swanson, and the ex-Pee-Wee Herman, Paul Reubens, starred in this film that is now a weekly television show on the WB network.
For ten points, name the movie.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
For an additional 20, the star of Buffy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, used to play the daughter of Susan Lucci's character on All My Children. What is the name of Lucci's character?
Erica KANE
13. The WWF is no longer America's hottest wrestling league, despite years of dominance.
First, for five points, name the organization that has overtaken the WWF as the most popular.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING or WCW
For five more, name it's most popular star, known for his crow-like demeanor.
STING
Now, for five points each, give the nickname for Ric Flair and for Randy Savage.
NATURE BOY and MACHO MAN
Finally, for ten points, name the group of wrestlers such as Scott Steiner, Scott Hall, and Bryan Adams that are generally thought of as the bad guys in wrestling.
NEW WORLD ORDER or NWO
14. For ten points each, answer the following questions about the man who ran onstage while Bob Dylan was performing at the Grammies.
First, name him.
Michael PORTNOY
What did he write in permanent marker on his chest?
SOY BOMB
Which song from his Grammy-winning album, Time out of Mind, was Dylan performing at the time?
LOVESICK
15. Answer the following questions about the Simpson's 1997 season finale, where Bart and Lisa go to military school, for five points each and an extra five for all five.
Where did Marge and Homer tell Bart he was going to go as they left for the military school?
DISNEYLAND
What Keats poem were the cadets discussing during the campus tour?
ODE ON A GRECIAN URN
What was the school's motto, as inscribed on the equestrian statue Bart had to scrub until his hazer could see his "Face in that horse's ass"?
I'LL DIE BEFORE I SURRENDER, TIM
What was the name of the obstacle course that the State Supreme Court had recently declared "barbaric"? Hint: it has the same name as the final event in American Gladiators.
The ELIMINATOR
What did Lisa's medal say?
FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE SECOND GRADE
16. For ten points each, name all three of Frank Zappa's children.
DWEEZIL, AHMET, MOON UNIT
17. Answer the following about the Heaven's Gate cult. The first three
questions are worth five points each, the last, 15.
Within 2, how many died at the Rancho Santa Fe mansion in 1997?
39 (accept 37,38,39,40, or 41)
What was the cult leader's name?
Marshall APPLEWHITE
What did all the males of the cult but one have in common besides
short hair and similar dress.
CASTRATED (or similar response)
Finally, for the big 15, name the coastal town near Rancho Santa Fe where a Heaven's Gate latecomer committed suicide a few days after the main group "shed their containers".
ENCINITAS
18. For ten points each, name the computer games from descriptions.
You are the savior of the universe, battling against the dark
dominion of the hell-spawn.
QUAKE
Though you have no legs, you destroy your opponents with weapons
such as airstrikes, homing missiles, sheep, and banana bombs.
WORMS
You are a low-level mafia member whose sole purpose is to carjack,
and run over pedestrians and cops.
GRAND THEFT AUTO