TOSSUPS – EMORY ALUMSRC COLA CLASSIC 2007 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
1.She's not Edith Head, but several people on her IMDb message board have asked if she was the basis for Edna Mode in The Incredibles. Her own film roles include Angeline in Twenty Bucks, Mrs. Oxheart in Popeye, and Miss Schlowski in Kindergarten Cop. Her distinctive voice has given her voice work, including in PBS's series on Auschwitz, ABC's miniseries The Century, and the role of Grandmother Willow in Pocahontas. She also had a recurring role as the diminutive Judge Zoey Hiller on The Practice. FTP, name this woman who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Billy Kwan in The Year of Living Dangerously.
Answer:Linda Hunt [Editor’s note: That’s still the best film performance I’ve ever seen.]
2.His first words comprehensible to humans are, "Thank you. I bear many receipts for reimbursement." His real name is unknown, as a trillion cosmoses would flare into existence and sink into eternal night in the time it would take to pronounce just one letter of his name. His devouring of four sheep wins him "Dumbest Pet in Show" during a contest won by the Hypno-toad. It has been said that one pound of his feces weighs ten thousand pounds, as it is made of dark matter and can be used to power spaceships. Voiced by Frank Welker, this is, FTP, what adorable, fanged, three-eyed member of the Planet Express crew on Futurama?
Answer:Lord Nibbler
3.He won the AL Cy Young award in ESPN’s video game simulation of the 2007 season. According to Baseball Prospectus, he signed the worst baseball contract ever, for the player, because it contains a perpetual team option. In a 1999 game against the Royals, this converted infielder became one of the few pitchers to record four strikeouts in a single inning. Six days after being released by the Pirates in 1995, he signed a new contract and proceeded to win 16 games and Comeback Player of the Year award for the Red Sox. Best known for giving up a home run to Aaron Boone in the 2003 ALCS, FTP name this Red Sox pitcher, the only current major leaguer to throw a knuckleball.
Answer:Tim Wakefield
4.Said to have first been first developed by Prince Buster, the popularity of this genre of music in its native country is tied to that nation’s independence from Great Britain. Bands associated with it today include Streetlight Manifesto, but its first round of popularity saw the emergence of bands like The Specials and Madness in England in the late ‘70s. Though having fallen off in recent years, this genre’s so-called Third Wave reached its largest American audiences in the mid-to-late ‘90s with bands like the Voodoo Glow Skulls and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. FTP, name this Jamaican-inspired music genre known for the use of horn riffs.
Answer:Ska (for example of such bad puns, see Skabba the Hutt or Mephiskaphales)
5.In 2006, Phillip Torrone and Limor Fried used a Bluetooth-enabled version of this device to play a game of Frogger on a street in Austin, Texas. Jenna Fischer received one after she mentioned on "The Tonight Show" that she wanted one. Older models needed to be told the size of the area in which it was to operate, but now it automatically senses its working space and returns to its recharging base when finished. Similar models from the same company include the Dirt Dog for garages and workshops, and the Scooba, which is designed to replace the mop. FTP, name this circular product from iRobot that automatically vacuums carpets.
Answer:Roomba
6.The voice of Jubilee and Susan Storm in two different Marvel video games, this actress’s other voice work includes Freida Goren on Static Shock and Misty on King of the Hill. She found herself in direct competition with her sister for her best-known role in 1988 and her sister Crystal was brought back on that program as Becky Slater.As a student at UCLA, she collaborated with a fellow student and professor Lincoln Chayes, becoming one of the few working actresses to have published a peer-reviewed paper in a scientific journal. Now starring on Lifetime's series Inspector Mom, FTP name this actress best known for portraying Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years.
Answer:Danica McKellar
7.This album title has been adapted by Phunk Junkeez, who added the word "Wack," and director Rusty Cundieff in a 1994 film title. The vitriol is ratcheted up on "Anti-Nigger Machine" and the borderline-homophobic "Meet the G That Killed Me." Lead single "Welcome to the Terrordrome" charted after three other songs including "Brother's Gonna Work it Out." The best known song on the album actually appeared first on the Do The Right Thing soundtrack, and was added as track 20. The group's first album without Professor Griff, it included more lyrics by Flavor Flav on tracks like "911 is a Joke." Containing "Power to the People" and "Fight the Power," FTP name this 1990 release by Public Enemy.
Answer:Fear of a Black Planet
8.Recently, he has parlayed his sturdy frame into a portrayal of Tevye in the Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. In his first film role as Satipo, he stole the Golden Idol from Indiana Jones. Of Italian and Spanish descent, he is actually a native Brit, as indicated in his appearance opposite Steve Coogan in Coffee and Cigarettes. He has portrayed Mexican characters including Angel in Maverick and Diego Rivera, as well as the French Comte de Renaud in Chocolat and the Spanish bishop Aringarosa in The Da Vinci Code.FTP, name this man whose most-viewed role was as Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man 2.
Answer:Alfred Molina
9.He said that the NHL stood for "Nonstop Hockey Love" in an ad campaign for the Atlanta Thrashers. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, his film credits include Urethane Wheels Guy in "Lords of Dogtown" and Eagles Road Manager in "Almost Famous." He wrote, directed, and starred in a 1999 movie set in a Minnesota Mexican restaurant called "Los Enchiladas!" However, he is best known for his stand-up act, which includes two CDs, "Strategic Grill Locations" and "All Together." In one of his famous one-liners, he noted that he liked escalators because they can never break; they just become stairs. FTP, name this comedian who died of an accidental drug overdose in 2005.
Answer:Mitch Hedberg
10.Both Adam Archuleta of the Bears and Marilyn Manson had this nickname thrust upon them. Despite complaints from nutrition experts at the time of its release, it is not significantly higher in calories or fat than comparable offerings. The first wave of advertising included children showing disgust and featured Jessica Biel. The second wave featured the company spokesperson playing golf and other adult activities, leading to jokes about him visiting pornography shops. Neither was successful, and this item was soon discontinued. Labeled as “The Burger with the Grown-Up Taste,” FTP, name this noted marketing flop from McDonald’s.
Answer:Arch Deluxe
11.A 1977 film based on this series saw much of the cast on vacation in Spain during a revolution, while in 1992 a spin-off, Grace and Favour, moved most of the cast to Millstone Manor to run an inn. Cast changes were frequent, with the death of Harold Bennett, who portrayed Young Mr. Grace and the rotating cast of Mr. Grossman, Mr. Klein, Mr. Goldberg, Mr. Tebbs, and Mr. Grainger all serving as Head of Mensware. Jokes about Mrs. Slocombe’s pussy and Mr. Humphries’ ambiguous sexuality characterize, FTP, which this British sitcom about the workings of a department store?
Answer:Are You Being Served?
12.Various places at this location are dubbed “Tea Olive”, “Pink Dogwood”, “Flowering Crab Apple”, and “Firethorn”, while structures here include the Crow's Nest, which amateurs may use for housing; the Eisenhower Cabin, which was built to accommodate the President and his security needs; and the hexagonal Record Fountain, which was dedicated in 1959 to quench the thirsts of patrons. The Sarazen Bridge commemorates the spectacular feat of a double eagle that helped the namesake win the 1935 event, while "Amen Corner" refers collectively to the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes. FTP, name this golf course that is home to The Masters.
Answer:Augusta National Golf Club (prompt on "Masters" before "golf course" is read).
13.Graduating from Cornell with degrees in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, he now treats large farm animals in Glenfield, New YorkNumber 78 on VH1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars, he was turned down a three-picture contract after returning from filming his best-known role in Munich. These days he visits local schools to talk about his later life choices and presumably his experiences working alongside Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson, Jack Albertson, and Gene Wilder. Musically credited only once as the singer of "I've Got a Golden Ticket," FTP identify this actor whose only film role was as Charlie Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Answer:Peter Ostrum
14.The best pitcher is Gantos of Philly, while D.C. makes up for its bad pitching with the power duo of Doreo and Fendy. Freida and Norkus power Boston's strong lineup, while the game's best player Paste plays for the otherwise horrible Jersey team. An easter egg included in this game allows the best hitter on each team to rush the mound if they are hit by a pitch. Three sequels to this game were released on its original platform, while a "'96" version appeared for the PlayStation and Saturn. While it lacks the real player names of R.B.I. Baseball, the game features an over-the-shoulder presentation of the pitching matchup that shows the name of the company, Jaleco, as signage behind the batter. FTP, identify this NES baseball game named for a grand slam opportunity.
Answer:Bases Loaded (1)
15.Elektra originally wanted Elvis Costello to produce this album, but the band refused. Its liner notes include a picture of a microphone outside a box office window and a photo of three men in jumpsuits inside an aircraft that looks like the "Vomit Comet." “See the Constellation” and “Space Suite” bookend one of its more famous sections, 21 mini-songs that make up a track called "Fingertips", while other popular tracks include “I Palindrome I” and “The Guitar (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)”. FTP, name this album by They Might Be Giants, whose title sounds like a cancelled NASA space mission.
Answer:Apollo 18
16.Alderson appears in the trailer for this movie, on the poster, and for about 45 seconds before being killed by a razor wire mesh. Rennes tells the other occupants to suck on buttons and throw boots to detect traps before receiving a blast of acid in the face. Out of the seven inmates, only these two are killed by traps, unusual for a movie based on a trapped environment. Mathematics factors into the plot, since only rooms labeled with powers of prime numbers are safe. This movie spawned a sequel and a prequel, neither directed by Vincenzo Natali. Filmed only on one 14 by 14 by 14 set, FTP, name this Canadian 1997 science-fiction horror movie.
Answer:Cube
17.A Lonestar recording of this pop hit only reached number 8 on the Billboard country charts, while a Cher version was the first U.K. single from the album It's A Man's World. The original recording of the song propelled its artist almost single-handedly to the 1992 Best New Artist Grammy. References in the song include the Hollywood Café, where "Muriel plays piano every Friday," which is located on the drive to Tunica, Mississippi from the title location. "Reverend Green" refers to Al Green, whose sermon was an inspiration for the song. Also referencing W.C. Handy, the Ghost of Elvis, and Blue Suede Shoes, FTP identify this only major hit for Marc Cohn.
Answer:“Walking in Memphis”
18.The official rules of this method of argument resolution state that lips and noses must be avoided at all costs, and that the winner must keep one foot on the ground at all times during the payoff to protect the safety of the loser. One instance of its use occurs when Marshall Eriksen and Barney Stinson disagree about whether Robin Scherbatsky is secretly married or a porn star. Lily Aldrin is appointed to be its commissioner, and when Barney prematurely collects payment on it, she rules that Marshall may hit Barney 5 times over the course of the rest of eternity. FTP, name this wager featured on "How I Met Your Mother" in which the winner is allowed to inflict corporal punishment to the loser's face with an open hand.
Answer:Slap Bet
19.Less-well-known picture books by this author include two Samuel Todd books as well as Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's, which echoes the urban exploration theme of her first and best-known work. Up From Jericho Tel involves a pet cemetery and the spirit of a long-dead actress.Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth, a Newbery runner-up, treated an interracial friendship and witchcraft in 1968. FTP, who is this children’s author known for her first and second Newberry Award-winning books, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and The View From Saturday.
Answer:Elaine Lobl Konigsburg
20.On the outfield wall at this club's home, locally known as the "D-Bap," is one retired jersey, Joe Morgan's #18. Other former players include Andruw and Chipper Jones, as the club was once the A-ball affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Making the move to the triple-A International League in 1999, its more recent players have included Chad Orvella, Delmon Young, B.J. Upton, and Aubrey Huff. The player most associated with the club was a Duke University middle infielder and former Philadelphia Athletic who returned to graduate school, NOT a career minor-league catcher chasing a home run record. The current triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, FTP, identify this former Carolina League mainstay which gained international notoriety following a namesake 1988 film.
Answer:DurhamBulls (accept either name) (Note: The "D-Bap" or DBAP is Durham Bulls Athletic Park)
21.On the CW's Spring 2007 lineup, two characters with this same first name can be seen on separate shows Tuesdays at 8:00 AND 9:00. As a last name, it identifies the Cincinnati Bearcats' second-leading all-time scorer in basketball, first name Steve; as well as Nook, a speedy backup outfielder recently acquired from the Detroit Tigers by the Washington Nationals. The surname of the President during seasons 4 and 5 of 24, FTP, identify this commonly used name that friends usually use to refer to the X-Man Wolverine.
Answer:Logan (Note: The CW characters are Logan Huntzberger of Gilmore Girls and Logan Echolls of Veronica Mars.)
22.He’s not Domimique Wilkins, but he played for both the Celtics and Fortitudo Bologna. He holds the NCAA Division I record for career rebounds per game with 22.7 and was known for his durability, once playing in 670 consecutive pro games. The first overall pick of the 1976 ABA dispersal draft, he played for the Bulls before being traded to the Spurs. Holder of ABA records for blocked shots in a season, career rebounds, and rebounds in a game, FTP, name this center who holds the NBA record for field goal percentage, nicknamed “the A-train.”
Answer:Artis Gilmore
23.Founder Sam Farber chose the name of this company because it reads the same "whether it's horizontal, vertical, upside-down, or backwards." Employees collect lost gloves to remind them of all of the different types of hands their products must accommodate. It makes devices under the "Grind It" brand for use on flax seed and sea salt, and its SoftWorks handles can be seen on whisks and spatula. FTP, name this maker of soft-handled, arthritis-friendly kitchen utensils, many of which are part of its Good Grips product line.
Answer:Oxo (OX-oh)
BONI– EMORY ALUMSRC COLA CLASSIC 2007 – UT-CHATTANOOGA
1.In November, Gerry went to Las Vegas to play backgammon. The mundane details of this bonus represent the entirety of the information he is willing to tell you about that trip. Name these Vegas hotels FTPE:
(10) Built in 1989 by Steve Wynne, this hotel was the home of Siegfried and Roy's show until an unfortunate incident. It still has a white tiger habitat and a pretty neat erupting volcano outside. Gerry ate a good breakfast there.
Answer:The Mirage
(10) With over 5,000 rooms, this is the largest hotel in the U.S. and the largest casino in the world. When it opened in 1993, it had a "Wizard of Oz" theme. Now its attractions include Cirque du Soleil's KA show and a 45-foot tall lion above its entrance. Gerry failed to win a poker tournament there.