AXD 2005
Tossups for Team Wernham-Hogg
by Andrew Juhl, Trucy Phan, Pete Burns, Jayne Lady and Zach Sanderson
with additional content by Brock: The Fools on the Hill
by Andy Saunders, Bruce Saunders, Stuart Bell, Rebecca Golden
with way too much editing than should have been needed by Mike Burger and Craig Barker
FIRST PERIOD – Fifty-or-nothing bonuses in effect
1.Slated for release in November of 2005 by Universal Pictures, this drama is to be scored by Thoman Newman. bBased on Anthony Swofford’'s novel of the same name documenting the Gulf War. It (*) will star Jack G and his experiences as a Marine, this flick will star Jake Gyllenhaal as Swofford, a recently enlisted soldier who becomes assigned to the sniper unit led by Lt. Col. Kazinski played by actor Chris Cooper. For 10 points --TP --what movie to be directed by Sam Mendes will also include Peter Sarsgaard, Jamie Foxx, Brianne Davis, and Lucas Black and is named after a term used to describe marinesUS Marines?
Answer: Answer:
_Jarhead_
2.Originally on NBC, it switched over to ABC and lasted there until 1976 when it was replaced by Hot Seat. After a year based out of Las Vegas, it (*) briefly went off the air until it was revived several times by the original host as well as Bob Hilton and Billy Bush. Its end game spawned a probability problem involving goats and doors. For 10 points – For 10 points--name this show from “"The Marketplace of America“" that saw contestants dress in crazy costumes for a chance to trade with Monty Hall.
Answer: Answer:Let’'s Make a Deal
3.This song was inspired by the return of the performer’'s brother Frankie. Critics have (*) debated whether the title is meant to be a question or a statement. The original features an introductory "cocktail party" conversation with NFL players Mel Farr and Lem Barney, while The album of the same name was almost never released, because Berry Gordy deemed it “uncommercial.” A Perfect Circle put a cover version of it on their most recent album and an “"All-Star Tribute”" version was created in 2001 to benefit AIDS relief and September 11th9/11 funds. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this 1971 Marvin Gaye classic.
Answer: Answer:"What’'s Going On"
4.In speaking of his side’'s loss to this team, Cincinnati Bearcats coach Mark Dantonio said “"we have to go back to square one.”" (*) Key players for this team include running backs Carleton Jones and Tielor Robinson. The coach of this New York school called the win “"a monkey off our back.”,", since it snapped the nation’'s longest active losing streak at 19 games. For 10 points – For 10 points--Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis are names from the past of what college football team currently coached by Bobby Ross.
answer: Answer:United States Military Academy or Army Cadets or Black Knights
5.This phenomenon began on June 6, 1995, while John Baur and Mark Summers were playing racquetball, and one of them, while reaching for a low shot, let loose its trademark cry but didn’'t gain popularity until (*) Dave Barry wrote a column about it in 2002. The date was changed to September 19 so it would not to conflict with the anniversary of D-Day. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this "holiday" on which you might hear pickup lines such as “"Avast, me proud beauty!" and " Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?”"
Answer: Answer:International Talk like a Pirate Day
6.Gus van Sant was originally slated to direct this film, but when Focus Features picked up the project, he dropped it and was replaced by Ang Lee. It was reported Reports said that during filming, Heath Ledger nearly broke costar (*) Jake Gyllenhaal’'s nose during a kissing scene. A short story by Annie Proulx [pronounced “proo”PROO] set in 1963 Wyoming served as the basis forof, FTP, -- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what 2005 movie release about two cowboys who fall in love on a sheepherding job?
Answer: Answer:Brokeback Mountain
7.She once said that she just “"forgot”" to get married until the age of 38. After taking time off from her career to conceive a child, she eventually adopted a son named Matthew. (*) Her last gig was hosting the 8 PM hour on CNN on a set awash on an in orange set. In 1995, she came under fire for persuading Newt Gingrich’'s mother to confidentially whisper her son’'s opinion of Hilary Clinton – and then using the whisper on TV. This is-- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what former Dan Rather co-anchor and wife of Maury Povich?
Answer: Answer:Connie Chung
SECOND PERIOD – Unlimited guessing on completed tossups
8.Discovered at age 12, he was asked be a regular on a Wheeling radio station. A Belmont University, the newcomer to Nashville (*) made his first mark in country with the 1999 single “"He Didn’'t Have to Be.”" Winning the Horizon Award and Country Music’'s best new male vocalist, he went on to be inducted in to the Grand Ole Opry in 2001 and released a second album, Part II, in 2002. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this country musician, best known for “"Celebrity”" and “"I’'m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishing Song)”"?
Answer: Answer:Brad Paisley
9.A long strange trip it has had and appropriately it provides for a strange trip itself. This route will take a traveler 2.5 miles on NASCAR’'s widest main straight (*), longest straightaway and longest and widest Pit Road. The track benefits from the highest population density of any Nextel Cup track, being no more than 200 miles from 60 million people. Its 2004 race was won by Jimmy Johnson. This describes-- for 10 points -- what oddtriangularly shaped NASCAR raceway, which is home to the Pennsylvania 500?
Answer: Answer:Pocono Raceway
10.In its climax, Alia kills her grandfather and Paul kills his cousin. Paul’'s infant son was earlier killed by Sardukar troops, but (*) they themselves were killed by the natives, who were trained in the Weirding Way. In its beginning, Duke Leto was betrayed and killed by Harkonnen agents, soon after arriving on the spice-rich desert planet Arrakis. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this classic sci-fi movie, remade in 2000 by Tthe Sci-Fi cChannel, both based on the book by Frank Herbert.
Answer: Answer:Dune
11.The part of Max in this movie, played by Paul Reubens, was credited to Paul Mall, which was a pseudonym Paul Reubens used possibly to cover up the fact that the character does a terrible Pee-Wee Herman impression (*). Young everyboy David wakes up after falling into a ditch, only to find that strangers are living in his house and everything he knows is different. Next, he’'s waking up in a hospital bed and NASA scientists want to know about the star maps and stuff hidden in his unconscious mind while he crushes on NASA trainee Carolyn, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points-- identifyname this 1986 Disney movie film about a boy that disappears for 8 years, and then takes a joyride in a his spaceship named Max.
Answer: Answer:Flight of the Navigator
Newer versions of this show were tried in the ‘80s and ‘90s, but never matched the success the show had until it was replaced by Family Feud in 1976. The show’s audience wore zany costumes in hopes of being selected for a chance to Play It Safe, Beat the Dealer, or Follow the Leader. The host of this show gave his name to a probability problem involving cars and goats. FTP, name this show where you could trade it all for what’s behind Door Number 3, hosted by Monty Hall.
Let’s Make a Deal
She once said that she just “forgot” to get married until the age of 38. After taking time off from her career to conceive a child, she eventually adopted a son, Matthew, instead. In 1995, she came under fire for persuading Newt Gingrich’s mother to confidentially whisper her son’s opinion of Hilary Clinton – and then using the whisper on TV. She’s described in “Boys on the Bus” as a “pretty Chinese.” This is, FTP, what former Dan Rather co-anchor and wife of Maurie Povich?
Connie Chung
12.Billy Corgan was falsely rumored to have played Jamie, a boy whose sister sleeps in his closet. Notable episodes include the Lawson's turning down $15,000 to star (*) their daughter in a cereal commercial, an Arab sheik wanting Vicki for his harem, Jamie going undercover to bust drug dealers, and the introduction of Vanessa, the evil twin. This iwas, FTP, -- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what slightly creepy syndicated show about a family whose computer programmer father builds a robot daughter?
Answer: Answer:Small Wonder
13.On a guest appearance on NewsRadio, he relates to Matthew working-man struggles and resists Bill’'s attempts to suck up to him during an on-air debate. He (*) studied graphic design at Adelphi University after turning down an architecture scholarship. Born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, his group was named after a mix tape he made for a campus radio station. For 10 points -- For 10 points--who is this man who claimed that most of his heroes don’'t appear on no stamps as the frontman for Public Enemy?
answer: Answer:Chuck D
accept: Carlton Douglas Ridenhour before it is mentioned
14.Mark Wells, a member of this team, died on January 4, 2005 from six gunshot wounds while hiking in the countryside. Richard (*) Haenisch and Mark Rodrigues played for this team that won the game dubbed by Sports Illustrated to be the “"greatest moment in Hawaii sports history.”" With a team picked from only 800 students, name --– for 10 points -- for 10 points--what member of the NAIA was able to make a name for itself by upsetting then number#1 one Virginia in 1982?
Answer: Answer:Chaminade University Silverswords
THIRD PERIOD – No special rules in effect
15.Usher, once proclaimed on an episode of Ellen that this was his vice. First opened on July 13, 1937, this business was started by Vernon Rudolph and (*) a recipe he bought from a New Orleans French chef. Bought by Beatrice Foods Company in 1976 but reacquired by franchisees in 1982, it has since expanded to New York and California in 1996 and 1999, respectively. For 10 points -- name this company that first offered IPOs of its stock in April 2000 with the ticker symbol of KKD.
Answer: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
15.In 1971, Brooke Shields appeared in an ad for this brand and John Travolta followed suit in 1975. First appearing on the market in 1920, they were invented as a result of Josephine Dickson constantly (*) cutting herself while cooking dinner. By 2001, one hundred billion of them had been made and its name is a proprietary eponym. Invented by Earle Dickson, this is--for 10 points—what Johnson Johnson brand of self-adhesive bandages.
Answer: Band-Aid
16.The winner of two Olympic silver medals, he was drafted in to the NBA in 1989 by the L.A. Lakers. LeavingTraded in 1996 to (*) play for Charlotte for the rights to Kobe Bryant, he returned to his the Lakers in 2004 but was placed on the injured list until March 2005 as he required bfor back surgery. Ranking third in all time Lakers blocked shots and making his first All-Star team in 2001 with Sacramento, name -- for 10 points -- for 10 points--name this center whothat began his basketball career playing for his home team in Belgrade?
Answer: Answer:Vlade Divac
17.After Have Gun, Will Travel and before General Hospital, Frank and Doris Hursley wrote for this show. It was cCentered on Joanne and her husbands – Keith, Arthur, (*) Tony and Martin, . Morgan Fairchild once appeared on it in the ‘70s Aactors who went on to better things from this soap include Morgan Fairchild, Don Knotts, Will Patton and Robert Loggia, while the show once had Mary Ellis-Bunim as its executive producerwas executively produced by Mary-Ellis Bunim... It’s name-checked by Gil Scott-Heron in “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” and in its 1986 final episode, Joanne says she can’t wait to find what she’s looking forFor 10 points, --name this CBS and then NBC soap that met its demise in 1986 and was the last to have a live episode, doing one as a stunt in 1983.
Answer: Answer:Search for Tomorrow
_Search For Tomorrow_
18.He considered his first musical instrument the tape recorder and helped turned Robert Fripp’'s guitar work into “"Frippertronics”" by (*) tape-delaying and looping the sound. After 1973’'s For Your Pleasure, he left for solo work which included Here Come the Warm Jets and Another Green World. For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this artist of Music for Airports who most recently released Discreet Music and has produced albums for U2, the Talking Heads and David Bowie.
answer: Answer:Brian [Peter George St. Baptiste de la Salle] Eno
19.They were oOne of fourteen expansion applicants in 1966, they were the smallest of the six approved, as measured by TV market size. Their inaugural roster of the 1970s included Cesare Maniago, Wayne Connelly, Bill Masterson and (*) Bill Goldsworthy. Losing in the finals to the Islanders in 1981 and the Penguins in 1991, they were never able to grab won the a Stanley Cup during their 26 years in Bloomington run , despite picks like Derian Hatcher and Mike Modano. For 10 points -- For 10 points--what NHL team eventually packed their bags and headed south to Dallas in 1993?
Answer: Answer:Minnesota North Stars (accept either)
accept: Dallas Stars before mentioned
20.Its reputed to be linked to cancer, after a study on women who used this product for more than 20 years. Those at risk from this cancer would include Elvis Presley, Ashlee (*) Simpson, Angelica Huston, Robert Smith, Liza Minelli, and for a few months, Christina Aguilera. Garnier Fructis’' version is called Licorice, Feria’'s is Starry Night, and Manic Panic’'s is called Raven. This is-- for 10 points -- for 10 points--what must have for any Goth or Bettie Page lookalikelook-alike?
answer: Answer:black hair dye (accept equivalents)
21.In Freaks & Geeks, the Weirs are playing this Friday night – get used to it! (*) Mr. Weir fondly recalls yelling at his family across the table, most likely yelling things like “"Two! Two! Who needs two!” ortwo!" or “"Corner on barley!” orbarley!" or “"The exchange is now open!”" Created in 1919 (but probably not very popular in 1929) this is-- for 10 points -- For 10 points--what trading game complete with a bell, probably the only one inspired by the American Corn Exchange?
answer: Answer:Pit
EXTRAS
22.He was a train passenger in Spider-man Man 2II and played Marvin in Pulp Fiction. His voiceover work includes the roles of ‘Sig’ in Jak II and Jak III, ‘Duo’ in the Animatrix, and ‘Hector Con Carne’ in the Evil Con Carne movie and television series. His voiceover work also includes ‘"Hector Con Carne’" in the Evil Con Carne movie and television series, (*) the roles of ‘"Static’" in Static Shock and, ‘Jon Stewart/Green Lantern’ in Justice League Unlimited, and as‘"Samurai Jack’" in Samurai Jack. FTP, For 10 points -- For 10 points--name this Groundlings alum, one of the original cast members of MadTV, among his recurring characters were ‘"Hyper-Active UBS Guy’" and smooth talking ‘"Funky Walker Dirty Talker’".
ANSWERnswer: Phil(lip) LaMarr
23.3.This song was inspired by the return of the performer’s brother Frankie. Critics have debated whether the title is meant to be a question or a statement. The album of the same name was almost never released, because Berry Gordyie deemed it “uncommercial.” A Perfect Circle put a cover version of it on their most recent album and an “All-Star Tribute” version was created in 2001 to benefit AIDS relief and September 11th funds. FTP, For 10 points -- name this 1971 Marvin Gaye classic.
Answer:
What’s Going On
Discovered at age twelve by his principal and a Wheeling radio station, he was asked on as a regular to the radio show’s Jamboree USA for eight years opening for country greats. A Belmont University via West Liberty grad, the newcomer to Nashville * made his first mark in country with the 1999 single “He Didn’t Have to Be.” Winning the Horizon Award and Country Music’s best new male vocalist, he went on to be inducted in to the Grand Ole Opry in 2001 and release a second album, Part II, in 2002. FTP, For 10 points -- what country musician is best known for “Celebrity” and “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishing Song)”?
Brad Paisley
On a guest appearance on NewsRadio, he relates to Matthew working-man struggles and resists Bill’s attempts to suck up to him during an on-air debate. He studied graphic design at Adelphi University after turning down an architecture scholarship. His real name is Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, and his group was named after a mix tape he made for a campus radio station. FTP, For 10 points -- who is this man who claimed that most of his heroes don’t appear on no stamps as the frontman for Public Enemy?