TOSSUPS – INTRAVENOUS DE MILO TRASHMASTERS 2001 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
Questions by Vandy with just a hint of Ben Lea
1. In 1970, she had a couple of minor hits with the Dixie Flyers, including “Hum a Song.” In 1974, Bowie had her do a cover of “The Man Who Sold the World.” She first gained notice as the lead vocalist of the Luvvers & their cover of the Isley Brothers’ tune “Shout” in 1964. FTP, name this Scottish singer whose other hits include the 1981 “I Could Never Miss You” and the title songs of “The Man with the Golden Gun” and “To Sir With Love.”
answer: Lulu (Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie)
2. In 1996, he won the Slaley Hall Challenge, his first tour victory. In 1997 & 1999, while playing almost exclusively on the European Tour, he won the French Golf Open. He began to play more in the PGA circuit in the states, but his only tour win was the 2000 Lancome Trophy (in Europe). He’s 42, and the late Casey Stengel might say that in 10 years he has a chance to be 52. FTP, name this South African who battled Mark Brooks to win the 2001 US Open.
answer: Retief Goosen [note: the Stengel reference was to a quote he once made about Greg Goossen]
3. Menu items include Stormy’s Delight, Pasta Onassis, and the Ringo Combo. The first one opened in 1971 and had no planned décor theme before receiving an amusing note and gift from Pete Townshend in response to the marking of a favorite table by regular Eric Clapton. Now there are over 108 restaurants in 41 countries, as well as hotels of the same name in Pattaya, Bali, and Las Vegas. FTP name this chain that decorates its restaurants with music memorabilia and whose largest restaurant is in Orlando.
Answer: _Hard Rock_ Café
4. She taught speech in Soldier’s Grove, Wisconsin, leading her teamsto many titles, but then became involved with the Mercury Theater, impersonating Eleanor Roosevelt on “News on the March.” She played a detective in The Bat, and Elizabeth I in The Story of Mankind. Her last Oscar nomination was as Velma Cruther in Hush, Hush: Sweet Charlotte. FTP, name this actress famous as Fanny in The Magnificent Ambersons, as Citizen Kane’s mother, and as Endora on Bewitched,
answer: Agnes Moorehead
5. Characters created by this author include Gwydion, Fflewddur Gglam, Doli, Eilonwy, Taran, and Gurgi. As you might guess from those names, Welsh legend was a major inspiration for this author’s Chronicles of Prydain. FTP, name this author whose The Black Cauldron was a Newbery Honor book and whose The High King won the Newbery Medal.
Answer: Lloyd Alexander
6. In 1998, he was MVP of the Grey Cup. From 1994-98, he played for the Calgary Stampeders. He ranks first in school history with 7,274 yards of total offense while starting for 3 years at San Jose State. FTP, name this man who in 1998 Steve Mariucci tapped to be new San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback.
answer: Jeff Garcia
7. Joan Lawson, a perky honey-blonde, met her husband Ted while she was a cheerleader in college. Ted later transferred to Cal Tech, where he studied cybernetics, and was hired upon graduation by a Silicon Valley firm. One day Ted brought home the prototype of his latest invention, the Voice Input Child Identicat, for beta testing. The Lawsons are eventually forced to adopt Vicki, whose evil twin Vanessa inexplicably turns up in two episodes. FTP, name this sci-fi sitcom that helped us all learn and laugh about artificial intelligence in the form of a 10 year-old girl.
Answer: _Small Wonder_
8. Their first album Songs to Remember featured a song titled “Jacques Derrida.” Their 1999 album was Anomie and Bonhomie & featured guest from hip-hop and reggae stars. That was the first full album since 1988’s Provision, which featured “Oh, Patti” and ”Boom! There She Was”. FTP, name this act whose biggest US success came from the album Cupid & Psyche ‘85 in the songs “The Word Girl,” “Wood Beez,” and “A Perfect Way.”
answer: Scritti Politti
9. It was written by Peter Shaffer’s identical twin Anthony and features Anthony’s wife, Diane Cilento, as Miss Rose. Rowan Morrison is missing, but none of the inhabitants of her isle seem to recall her. Sergeant Howie searches for her, but is appalled by the pagan, sexually-charged rituals sponsored by Lord Summerisle. Howie begins to think Rowan is to be a human sacrifice to Druid gods. FTP, name this 1973 cult classic starring Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward.
answer: The Wicker Man
10. This product makes possible such styles as the Forget-Me-Knot and the Pony Heart. Now you can say goodbye to painful hairpins and expensive salons. Simply fold, wrap, and snap this washable and easy-to-use product. Act now and I’ll throw in a Snap-Action scrunchy. FTP, name this beauty product offered on TV which allows you to practice the art of folding hair.
Answer: _Hairagami_
11. She had left her boyfriend Daniel Osborne to study and to increase her power with Tara McCray. She was able to restore Angel’s soul. FTP,name this character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer who resurrected Buffy and who is played by Alyson Hannigan.
answer: Willow Rosenberg
12. Get ready for a merry olde chase through Chelsea, the West End, Soho or even Kensignton. You can move by boat, taxi, bus or underground, playing either as a detective chasing a wanted man or as the elusive Mr. X. FTP, name this Milton Bradley board game named for the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police Force.
Answer: _Scotland Yard_
13. His new film, The Promise of Christmas, is in production. This dog star’s real name was Higgins, & he got his acting break playing the mutt on Petticoat Junction. However, Joe Camp became interested in making films from the dog’s point-of-view, with no narration voice-overs. His first starring role was in a film in which he saved his new child-masters from kidnappers. FTP, name this canine start of Oh, Heavenly Dog, The Hunted, and For the Love of [blank].
answer: Benji
14. This 2001 album was released by Outpost Recordings. Scratches were primarily done by DJ Swamp, while vocalists included Julie Gallios (on “Ready for Action”) & Ryu, who appears on one of the songs done with Tom Morello. Those songs include “Ph.D.” and “Name of theGame.” FTP, name this album that also features “(You Know It’s Hard) Murder” with Scott Weiland, the latest from The Crystal Method.
answer: Tweekend
15. When we first met her, she was seemingly killed by Gerentex, but simply got up a few minutes later. This season, she revealed that her people have vast powers when she escaped from an alien who thought she would destroy their planet. In the episode “Angel Dark, Demon Bright,” she was able to telepathically keep a controlled Tyr from killing her. FTP, name this botanist and purple-tailed fixture on Andromeda, played by Laura Beltran.
answer: Trance Gemini
16. This book takes its subject matter from 1 Chronicles, chapter 4 and is subtitled “Breaking Through to the Blessed Life.” Its main title refers to a plea that goes as follows: “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.” FTP, name this best-selling bible study by Bruce H. Wilkinson.
Answer: The _Prayer of Jabez_
17. This company first broke onto the scene with their butter, which was indistinguishable from a dead crab. However, under Mister Milton, the company became a chocolatier and issued the cherry fondue and others in the Quality assortment. FTP, name this producer of Spring Surprise, Cockroach Cluster, Ram’s-bladder Cup, & Crunchy Frog, in a Monty Python sketch.
answer: Whizzo
18. He performed his first professional gig at the age of 17, backing up Barry White. At the University of Washington he studied accounting and joined the Jeff Lorber Fusion band upon graduation. This led to a contract with Arista Records, and his fifth album, Silhouettes, made top ten on the pop charts. He holds the records for best-selling holiday album (Miracles) and best-selling instrumental album (Breathless). FTP, name this annoying soprano saxophonist.
Answer: Kenny _G_ or _Gorelick_
19. On January 8, 2000, the score stood at 16-15 with 16 seconds left to play. Lorenzo Neal fielded the kickoff, and handed it to Frank Wycheck, who lateraled it to Kevin Dyson. Dyson then ran 75 yards for a score, giving Tennessee a victory over Buffalo, and propelling them to the Super Bowl. FTP, name this famous play.
Answer: _Music City Miracle_ or _Homerun Throwback_ [prompt on Titans or Dyson before said]
20. Born in the year 2746 of the third age, his title alludes to his actions at the Battle of Nanduhirion. The son of Thrain II, he was the king of Durin’s Folk from 2850. FTP, name this dwarven leader who fell at the Battle of the Five Armies after leading a company of 11 dwarves and one hobbit to liberate Erebor from Smaug.
Answer: _Thorin_ II Oakenshield
21. There are seven hundred ways to commit a fowl in this game, and all of them occurred during a World Cup match in 1473. The longest game on record lasted three months. There are seven players to each side: three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper, and one Seeker per team. Balls used include a Quaffle, two Bludgers, and the Golden Snitch. FTP, name this game played at Hogwarts by Harry Potter.
Answer: _Quidditch_
22. Jim Morrison, Jerry Garcia, Angus Young, Mettalica, NHL and NFL players, Clive Barker’s Tortured Souls, Austin Powers, and Shrek all have had their likeness reproduced by this company, which also makes several lines featuring a certain Image Comics hero. FTP, name this fifth largest manufacturer of action figures, named for the creator of Spawn.
Answer: _McFarlane Toys_
23. ItalianStallion, DblMeatWhopper, and Donk are currently among the more active members. Founded in 1998 by Mark Miles, this website offers one of the only outlets for discussion of the difficulties associated with the titular disability. Message board titles include “Personal Advertisements,” “Pain Remedies,” and “My Penis.” FTP, name this site frequented by well-endowed men.
Answer: _lpsg.org_ or _Large Penis Support Group_
24. The only connection seems to be an “X” cut into the throat of each victim, and the murderer is always found nearby, without any memory of the event. Detective Takabe and psychiatrist Sakuma are called in to investigate, but the only clue turned up is an amnesiac young man with the question “Who are you?” FTP, name this 1997 film written and directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a masterpiece of modern Japanese horror.
Answer: The _Cure_ or _Kyua_
BONI – INTRAVENOUS DE MILO TRASHMASTERS 2001 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
Questions by Vandy
1. Let the record show that this bonus was written by assistant-tournament-director-in-absentia, Ben Lea. How can you not love a school that calls its athletic newsletter "Red Towel Diaries"? On a 5-10-20-30 basis, name these athletes associated with Western Kentucky University.
a) A 7'2", 290 pound senior center, he is considered one of the best big men in the country, and a sure-fire 1st round draft pick in the 2002 NBA draft. His 13 points helped the Hilltoppers beat Kentucky in the first round of this year's NABC Classic.
Answer: Chris _Marcus_
b) A three-time All-American for the Hilltoppers, including consensus All-American in 1967, he was a first round draft pick by the Bulls that year. He played for 9 years in the NBA, before returning to WKU to coach in 1977. As a head coach, he won 20 games twice before leaving in 1986 to coach Minnesota.
Answer: Clem _Haskins_
c ) An all-Big Ten quarterback at Michigan, he was the Bears’ first-round pick in 1987 and spent 7 seasons there before his best work, with Indianapolis in 1994-1997. While still in the NFL he became a volunteer assistant coach at WKU, which makes more sense when you learn that his dad Jack is the head coach.
Answer: Jim Harbaugh
d) The most successful golfer from WKU, he turned pro after graduating in 1982, and earned his first PGA tour victory in the 1991 Memorial, in a playoff against Hale Irwin. Winner of the 2001 Buick Open, he finished 14th in total driving in the PGA this season, and ended the season 24th on the PGA tour money list.
Answer: Kenny _Perry_
2. Name the following popular hip-hop tunes from lyrics for ten points or from artists for ten.
"I was raised in the pro-jects, roaches and rats/ Smokers out back, sellin they mama's sofa" (10)
Jay-Z (5)
Answer: _Izzo_ (H.O.V.A.)
"I'm big dog, havin women seein stripes and thangs./ They go to sleep, start snorin, countin sheep and shit/ They so wet, that they body start to leak and shit" (10)
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot with Ludacris (5)
Answer: _One Minute Man_
"I keep spittin, them clips copped on those calicos/ Keep shittin, with ziplocks of that cali dro'/ Keep hittin, and shift blocks for that cali dough/ Keep gettin, my tip rocked by them cali hoes" (10)
Fabolous with Nate Dog (5)
Answer: _Can't Deny It_
3. People remember the first names, but what about surnames? Give the surnames of these characters from Stephen King’s books, FTP each.
a. Carrie
answer: White
b. Danny, Jack, & Wendy in The Shining
answer: Torrance
c. Misery (yes, she’s a fictional character even in the book, b.f.d.)
answer: Chastain
4 .In the old video game Gauntlet, you could choose to be any one of 4 different character types.
a. F5P each -- name any three of those original four character types.
answer: wizard, valkyrie, warrior, archer
b. Now, one can choose to be any of those four plus four others (this is not including the “secret forms,” like “jackal”). F5Peach, name any 3 of those 4 new character types seen in Gauntlet: DarkLegacy