Ann B. Davis 2007 – Twelve Trashy Men
Tossups for Crisis on Infinite Pitts and Pitt Girls are Easy by Erik Roth, Steven Holz, Bob Durso, Dwight Kidder, Gina Lodino, Iufi Harrington, Susan Glassburn, Dominique Hensley and Laura Pollanen
FIRST PERIOD – 50-or-Nothing Bonuses in Effect
1. Formed in 1998, their March 2001 smash hit led the band members to drop their hotmail accounts. However, bass guitarist Murdoc Niccals (*) recently established an account on the "Who's the Daddy" DNA testing agency website. They released a live concert on DVD in 2006, which included narration by Dennis Hopper. While creator Jamie Hewlett supposedly nixed a movie idea, their autobiography Rise of the Ogre was released in the Fall of 2006. For 10 points--name this virtual band known for hits like "Clint Eastwood."
Answer: The Gorillaz
2. Mildly notable draft picks from this school include a different guy named Jim Thorpe (*), the still active Lance Shulters, and their highest pick, failed Steve Young replacement, Giovanni Carmazzi. Though their top pick in this year's draft, offensive lineman Willie Colon started some games, their forte has been receivers, picked late if at all. For 10 points--name this Long Island school from which Wayne Chrebet was not drafted, once known as the Flying Dutchmen, now known as the Pride.
Answer: Hofstra University
3. Its name is taken from a Jenny Joseph poem called "Warning" and its Queen Mother (*) stated its purpose was to "greet middle age with verve, humor, and elan." Founded in 1998 by Sue Ellen Cooper, one of their "Funventions" will be held in Nashville in 2007, starting on April 25, this society's official day. This "dis-organization" encourages its members to wear a purple dress along with--for 10 points--this eponymous piece of haberdashery which can be seen on older women contestants on The Price Is Right.
Answer: The Red Hat Society
4. In the 1980s, this Cincinnati nose tackle, whose entire career was with the Bengals, was a two-time Pro-Bowler with the jersey number 69. (*) During the 1988 Super Bowl, his shoe caught in the grass while he tried to tackle the 49ers running back. This caused him to break his leg in three different places, but in only six months he recovered and returned to the playing field. For 10 points--name this man who currently is the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Answer: Tim Krumrie
5. In a 1997 contest by the Washington Post for the worst possible Christmas toys, a "Learn About Puberty" version of this was the winning idea. (*) Introduced in the early 1980s by Joseph Enterprises, Inc. it originally came in the form of a ram. In its Wave 4, the first human form, a head, was introduced, then in Waves 7 and 8 Mr. T and Homer Simpson versions were respectively featured. For 10 points--name this line of clay figurines that when watered sprout plant growth.
Answer: Chia Pet
6. Taken from the novel The Hoods, this film shows Joe Pesci as Frankie Minaldi, a member of "The Combination"(*). Originally clocking in at 229 minutes at its premiere at the Cannes, it was cut down to 144 minutes for the American market, resulting in poor reviews. Also featuring a young Jennifer Connolly, this film stars Robert DeNiro as Noodles, as the film flashes forwards and back through his life of crime and running from the mafia. For 10 points – name this "Jewish Godfather" film, Sergio Leone's last.
Answer: Once Upon a Time in America or C'era una volta in America
7. She enrolled at Arizona State in 2000, and won two NCAA Player of the Year awards before turning pro. After ten events on the Futures (*) tour, she had three wins and the top slot on the money list, earning her a slot on the main tour. 2003 Rookie of the Year, she won her first event, the Franklin American Mortgage Championship in 2004, the first of her nine wins on tour, six of which occurred this past year. For 10 points‑‑name this LPGA star, 2006 AP Female Athlete of the Year, nicknamed "La Tiger Woods Mexicana".
Answer: Lorena Ochoa
SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited Guessing on Completed Tossups
8. Its main titles are accompanied by overtures from The Marriage of Figaro, and its villains appear as homeless people in the movie Coming to America. (*) Her role as the sassy prostitute Ophelia kept Jamie Lee Curtis from being typecast in teen slasher flicks, and Eddie Murphy beat out Richard Pryor for the role of Billy Ray Valentine. For 10 points--name this 1983 movie where two millionaires switch the life of a homeless man with that of a rich stock broker.
Answer: Trading Places
9. This Texan served in the U.S. Air Force before becoming an actor and had his start in television on an episode of Law and Order. (*) Other television credits include guest starring on shows like Living Single and Soul Food. However, he is better known for his roles in the movies Romeo Must Die and Ghost Ship. While working on his current television series, he allegedly had a dispute with co-star Patrick Dempsey. For 10 points--name this actor who plays Dr. Preston Burke on Grey's Anatomy.
Answer: Isaiah Washington
10. Ann-Margret played this character in an episode of Popular and Odile Corso played that role on an episode of American Dad! Ed Asner (*) has played this role in episodes of Insight, while Ron Glass made a cameo on a different show as this character's brother, Rod. One of another show's title characters as played by James Garner, this role is taken by many actors, including Kathryn Joosten, on Joan of Arcadia. For 10 points--name this character whose omnipresence makes casting a challenge.
Answer: God (accept equivalents)
11. As Commander Michael McNeil, you defend a UFO, rescue Tratos, and destroy General Vega's dam, under the orders of General James Solomon played by James Earl Jones(*). As Anton Slavik, your capture a TV station, destroy the enemy's radar during an ion storm, and capture Umagon. You then go on a mission to lead Kane loyalists to defeat and kill General Hassan. For 10 points--name this game centered on harvesting an alien crystalline substance, the second in the Command & Conquer trilogy.
Answer: Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun (prompt Command& Conquer before stated)
12. Debuting in 1996, its first guest was General Barry McCaffrey, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. (*) It is prerecorded, unlike the other programs on its channel's night line up. A talk show that focuses on current political and social issues, some of its segments include "The Most Ridiculous Item of the Day" and "Unresolved Problem." It usually ends with the host reading mail from the viewers. For 10 points--name this Fox News show hosted by Bill O'Reilly.
Answer: The O'Reilly Factor
13. Entities he has lent his name to include TGI Friday and 24 Hour Fitness franchises. (*) A J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award winner, other post-basketball pursuits include a chain of movie theaters. Demanding to be traded in his third season, his team fired coach Paul Westhead instead. That team, the only one he ever played on, won five NBA Championships in the 1980s. For 10 points--name this Player for the Los Angeles Lakers who announced in 1991 that he was HIV positive.
Answer: Earvin "Magic" Johnson
14. This duo sampled Michael Jackson's "Ben" and Diana Ross's "Theme From Mahogany" for the title track of their first album, Rock the House (*), in 1987. Their follow-up, He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper, went multi-platinum. Though one of the duo, the rapper, has explored a film and television acting career, he continues to produce rap music with his original "DJ" partner. For 10 points--name this duo of "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble" and "Parents Just Don't Understand", the stage names of Jeff Townes and Will Smith.
Answer: DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (both names required)
THIRD PERIOD – No Special Rules
15. Founded by Harold Brasington in 1950, this 1.366‑mile long oval shaped track is now the home of the Tyler and Pearson Towers. An eponymous stripe (*) is said to be earned by drivers who have crashed into the walls of this "Lady in Black". Home of the Diamond Hill 200 and Dodge Charger 500, it had been the home of the Southern 500 until 2004. For 10 points – name the first superspeedway, the "Track Too Tough to Tame" located in a namesake South Carolina town.
Answer: Darlington Raceway
16. The Mark I model, often referred as "Warriors," were equipped with a turbo booster and lasers. The Mark II model, as flown by William Adama (*), were equipped with kinetic energy weapons but not with "fly by wire" capabilities; a benefit when a Cylon virus was introduced to all networked Colonial ships. Hot Dog, Kat, Starbuck, and Apollo are callsigns of pilots of the Mark VII model of--for 10 points--this fighter spacecraft from Battlestar Galactica that shares its name with Tom Skerrit's Top Gun callsign.
Answer: Colonial Viper
17. Maurice Richard was the first coach of the team of this name in 1972, until after their first game and subsequent first loss to the Cleveland Crusaders (*). Marc Boileau was their coach when, in 1977, they won the WHA's Avco World Trophy. This team merged into the NHL in 1979, and in that year, Real Cloutier became the second NHL player to score a hat trick in his first NHL game. Joe Sakic was drafted by and played for--for 10 points--this team that was sold by Marcel Aubut to become the Colorado Avalanche.
Answer: Quebec Nordiques (prompt on partial)
18. His first big-screen role was as Ensign Covey in 1997's Amistad (*). Though he is British, he is of Nigerian ancestry, and consequently has a name which is difficult to pronounce for most Westerners. Fortunately, he shares a nickname with a character from Star Wars. His latest film role is as Luke in Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men. For 10 points--name this actor who shot to fame as The Operative in 2005's Serenity, and took the lead as cross-dressing cabaret singer Lola in Kinky Boots.
Answer: Chiwetel Ejiofor
19. Its creator worked as a storyboard artist on Cow and Chicken and I am Weasel before starting this series in 2001. That same creator also voices Jeff the Spider, (*) the unwanted surrogate son of one of the main characters. The characters saved Christmas by rescuing Santa, who had been turned into a vampire. The show's pilot episode began with a hamster near death and ended with Grim losing a limbo competition. For 10 points--name this cartoon about two children befriended by the Grim Reaper.
Answer: The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
20. Its music video shows, among other things, one featured singer in a slanted room and the lead singer removing her head while singing. (*) This single from the lead singer's third album reached #8 on the 2001 Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart. It has Trina saying she wants a man "to make me say God" while Ludacris states that he is the "maintenance man" who can go all night. For 10 points--name this Missy Elliott song about wanting a man who'll make the sex last.
Answer: "One Minute Man"
21. In one song on this album, the singer states that for her lover "she would give up all that I own and move to a Communist country." (*) The second (English) volume, its CD cover has the singer posing as the biblical Eve. Wyclef Jean is featured on the only song of it so far to hit number one in the U.S. Released in 2005, it is the singer's second English album, the follow-up to her album Laundry Service. For 10 points--name this Shakira album that features songs like "Hips Don't Lie."
Answer: Oral Fixation Volume 2 (Do not prompt or accept just Oral Fixation)
EXTRAS
22. This 1977 film was turned into a 1993 Broadway show starring Martin Short and Bernadette Peters, as well as a 2004 TNT movie with Jeff Daniels and Patricia Heaton. (*) Marcia Mason, who was married to Neil Simon at the time, co-starred as Paula. Earning five Oscar nominations, it won only Best Actor for Richard Dreyfuss, deservedly since he had to play a flamboyant Richard III. For 10 points--name this 1977 film about the love that emerges when Paula and her daughter Lucy must share an apartment with actor Elliot.
Answer: The Goodbye Girl
23. Narcissa makes an Unbreakable Vow to protect her son at Spinner's End. (*) Slughorn fakes his own death, but eventually agrees to be the new Potions teacher at Hogwart's. Besides having to deal with Quidditch team troubles, a crush on Ginny, and passing Potions class with help from notes written in a book, Harry must also aid Dumbledore in searching for the Horcruxes. For 10 points--name this sixth book in the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling.
Answer: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Prompt on "Half-Blood Prince")
24. Its main character was created to be a source of fuel, but the plan backfired in a horrible, yet sexy way. (*) Instructions for how to splice an endless fuel source with human DNA come to Earth through waves read by the SETI program; the result was the alien Sil. Ben Kingsley and Forest Whitaker star as the team assembled to track and capture it, and Natasha Henstridge plays the lead. For 10 points--name this 1995 movie about a rapidly maturing, beautiful woman with the insatiable bloodlust.
Answer: Species
Ann B. Davis 2007 – Twelve Trashy Men
Bonuses for Crisis on Infinite Pitts by Erik Roth, Steven Holz, Bob Durso and Dwight Kidder
1. For 10 points each--given a country or folk song, name that song's unlikely writer.
(10) Recorded in 1983 by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, "Islands in the Stream" was collectively written by this group.