Muck masters 2002 – emergency backup round
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From the 2002 Montgomery Burns One-on-One Tournament; packet by Ryan Blay, University of Michigan 1. T.R. Devlin needs a spy to infiltrate a Nazi group. He turns to Alicia Huberman, whose father was convicted for treason against the U.S. Romance ensues, as well as a plot to poison her (*). Reuniting Claude Rains and Ingrid Bergman after “Casablanca”, this is, FTP, what 1946 Alfred Hitchcock film? Answer: Notorious 2. In order to meet the required 147-pound weight limit, he was forced to strip behind a green curtain, then later took a brisk walk to lose the necessary two-tenths of a pound to meet weight on his third try (*). He defeated Shane Mosley in the 1992 Olympic Trials, in addition to his recent victory on July 20th in what was promoted as “the Rematch of the Century”. The only man to defeat Mosley thus far, this is, FTP, what middleweight WBC champion from Atlanta? Answer: Vernon Forrest 3. Besides the title question, other queries posed include “Why do birds sing so gay?”, “Why does the rain fall from above” (*), and “Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?”. A namesake movie in 1998 investigated the singer’s marriages to three women at once. A top 10 hit in 1956, this is, FTP, what song by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers? Answer: Why do Fools Fall in Love? 4. The show’s title character has fallen in love with a poodle named Swanky, bussed tables in a restaurant, and traveled back in time. Being chased by the Top Secret Military (*) Organization to be used in a weapon, this creation of Mo Williams has to maintain its anonymity. It shares show time with such characters as The Ranting Swede, General Specific, and Lady Richington. This is, FTP, what Cartoon Network character, an animal trying to make it on its own, far away from the farm? Answer: Sheep in the Big City 5. KRS-One attempted to organize a boycott of it because it allegedly leans too close to pop. Its creator will make his film debut in the upcoming “Snipes”. In addition to “Dem Boyz”, “The Gank”, and (*) “#1”, it also features “Hot in Herre”. FTP, name this 2002 follow up to “Country Grammar” by a St. Louis-born rapper. Answer: Nellyville 6. One quote from this work reads, “Liberals dispute slight reductions in the marginal tax rates as if they are trying to prevent Charles Manson from slaughtering baby seals." Chapter titles include “The Gucci Position on Domestic Policy” and “How to Go From Being a ‘Jut-Jawed Maverick’ to a ‘Clueless Neanderthal’ in One Easy Step” (*). However, it will probably best be known for comparing Katie Couric with Eva Braun. FTP, name this latest work by Ann Coulter. Answer: Slander: Liberal Lies About the American Right 7. Ian Miller is a high school English teacher. Toula’s family owns Dancing Zorba’s restaurant in Chicago (*). Toula meets WASPish Ian after taking computer classes and working at her aunt’s travel agency. N Sync singer Joey Fatone portrays Angelo in, FTP, what 2002 film about a certain ethnicity, starring Rita Wilson discovery Nia Vardalos and “Sex and the City’s” John Corbett? Answer: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 8. He made it on the NBA’s “All-Time 50 Greatest Players Team” despite never being named to an All-NBA first team. Drafted by Golden State in 1976 out of Centenary College, he holds the NBA record for defensive rebounds and played a record 21 seasons in the NBA, including 14 with the (*) Boston Celtics. FTP, name this center with jersey number 00, nicknamed “The Chief”, who led the Celtics to three NBA titles. Answer: Robert Parish 9. The ensemble cast includes Ashley Drane, Don Reed, and Brian Beacock. The latest NBC creation, the cast reenacts (*) classic sitcoms and soap operas in an often outrageous manner. FTP – name this new show, which has nothing to do with Linus’ brother, debuting in August of this year. Answer: The Rerun Show 10. He lost his parents at an early age and was raised by gypsies in Latveria. He gained a scholarship to State University in New York City, where he met Ben Grimm and his most hated foe, Reed (*) Richards. After an experiment caused facial scars, he was expelled from school and found some Tibetan monks who helped him craft his near-impenetrable body armor. FTP, identify this villain from The Fantastic Four. Answer: Doctor Doom 11. A Kylothian, she first landed in 1978 and attempted to get The Light for herself before being foiled by agents. Upon her return, she disguises herself as a lingerie model (*) in order to succeed on earth. With her henchmen Scrad and Charlie, she must eliminate Agent K and retrieve “the Light” after infiltrating the headquarters of the Men in Black. FTP, name this alien villain in “Men in Black II”, portrayed by Lara Flynn Boyle. Answer: Serleena 12. He first appeared on the show on September 20, 1993 on a “meet the neighbors” sketch. Among the stunts he has performed are calling himself “Kenny” to annoy people, pretending to be Dan Rather’s nephew, and talking his way into Regis Philbin’s office by claiming “the little weasel owes me money” (*). FTP, delivering hot soup to audience members might be a typical task for what owner of New York’s Hello Deli, a frequent guest on “The Late Show with David Letterman”. Answer: Rupert Jee 13. In 1997, he became, at age 15 and 11 months, the youngest qualifier ever at the Australian Open. After winning his first ATP title in 1998, he became the youngest Doubles champion ever at a Grand Slam tournament in 2000, and won the U.S. (*) Open a year later. FTP, name this Adeleide, Australia native who most recently took home the championship at Wimbledon. Answer: Lleyton Hewitt. 14. Among its features are “Game Breaker mode”, bringing the action into slow motion once the meter reaches 100%, Dynamic Deke control, in which players can create their own dekes, and “On the (*) Ice sound”, with clips from actual games. Stronger, more realistic goalies and other improvements highlight, FTP, what upcoming release of the most popular hockey video game franchise? Answer: NHL 2003 (must have the year to distinguish from previous games) 15. The first step to doing this is to “move your body if you got the notion, front to back in a rock-like motion”. Moving ones hips from side to side is next, while taking care not to slip. Letting ones feet glide oneself is recommended (*). “Front to back to the side yes you can, can, everybody in the house do the” – FTP – what dance from Simpsons episode 7F75? Answer: The Bartman 16. The 7,000-yard Canyons Course played host to it. The eventual losers led for only one hole, number 6. The victors took control by winning four consecutive (*) holes in the best ball match. FTP – identify this July 2002 Golf showdown between the team of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, and the team of Sergio Garcia and Lee Trevino. Answer: The Battle at Bighorn 17. Warning: Two answers – full names – required. They are credited together in 7 films, including the 1967 spoof “Casino Royale” and 1988’s “Mr. North”. However, their most famous collaboration is 1987’s (*) “Prizzi’s Honor”. FTP – name this father-daughter tandem, one the director of “The Maltese Falcon” and “The African Queen”, the other a portrayer of Morticia Addams in “The Addams Family”. Answer: John Huston & Anjelica Huston 18. He was recently arrested in Florida on a cruise ship for being deemed “a flight risk”. Because he served more than 5 years in jail and is not a full U.S. citizen, the INS is attempting to deport him back to the nation of his birth. Def Jam, who released his 1999 “The Art of (*) Storytelling”, has a petition on their website to free this cause celebre. FTP – Will Smith, Jesse Jackson, and Chris Rock are among the celebrities attempting to allow what British-born rapper to return to his New York City home? Answer: Slick Rick Walters 19. Ed McMahon recently compared it to the Italian art form Comedia dell’arte. A combination reality TV-sitcom program, each week two people are randomly chosen to be the subjects of the show. All others must improvise as the targets react to the situation (*). FTP – identify this FOX hidden camera show, where McMahon recently presented an unwitting person with one pie a week for 20 years. Answer: Meet the Marks 20. Sarah Michelle Gellar won by defeating Tobey Maguire. Beginning on June 21st, votes were cast to determine who would advance. Matt Damon and Ewan (*) McGregor were the other half of the final four. FTP – identify this tournament held on a TV/film news website to determine the top cinematic attractions in Hollywood. Answer: Zap2it.com’s Battle of the Summer Movie Stars (accept reasonable variations) 2002 Montgomery Burns One-on-One Tournament Packet by Ryan Blay, University of Michigan Boni 1. July 31st is the non-waiver trading deadline for baseball, and therefore a busy time for trades. Answer the following about trades that occurred the week of July 24-31, FTP each. (10) After being traded to Montreal on the 11th of July, the Expos dealt this slugging outfielder to the Red Sox for South Korean pitchers Seung Song and Sun-Woo Kim. Manny Ramirez now has some protection in the lineup. Answer: Cliff Floyd (10) This unhappy Philadelphia third baseman found a new home in St. Louis, thanks to a quick trade for a third baseman and two pitchers. He had an RBI triple in his first game as a Cardinal. Answer: Scott Rolen (10) This second baseman left the White Sox with 20 steals. Oakland needed speed and a solid 2nd baseman, so they up a AAA left hander to pluck this speedy player from Chicago. Answer: Ray Durham
(5) No, that’s not Wesley Snipes as Willie Mays Hayes. When you have a chance at Omar Epps, you don’t turn him down. Epps joined Tom Berenger, Dennis Haysbert, and Bob Eucker in what 1994 baseball flick? Answer: Major League II (do NOT accept just Major League) (10) His Epps-ness is FBI agent Alan Seitz in this Barry Sonnenfeld adaptation of a Dave Barry novel about the wacky city that is Miami. It takes a living legend to utter the line “It warms the shit out of my cockles. My cockles are burning”. Answer: Big Trouble (15) Its name parodies at least 3 early 1990s African-American centered films. Fortunately, Omar wisely turned in an understated performance as Malik opposite Bernie Mac, Antonio “Huggie Bear” Fargas and every single Wayans relative in this 1996 spoof. Answer: Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (note: do not apologize to teams if they miss this question – mock them)
(10) Will he be honored for teaching Lisa what it means to be a good vegetarian, or for spearheading The Concert for New York City last year? He has 13 Grammies, an Oscar, and even got to play with Wings! Still, another honor couldn’t hurt. Answer: Paul McCartney (10) He has two Tonys, a Primetime Emmy, a Daytime Emmy, and a Golden Globe Award, so it’s nice he’s finally getting a real award. He was Oscar-nominated for A Great White Hope, and also did some voice in Star Wars or something. Answer: James Earl Jones (10) “Butterfield 8” won her an Oscar. So did “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” While she has a tendency to appear drunk or stoned while presenting at Award Shows, perhaps this 70-year-old will be ok for this festivity. Answer: Elizabeth Taylor
(10) The Rescue Answer: Nicholas Sparks (10) Thrill Answer: Jackie Collins (10) The Notebook Answer: Nicholas Sparks
(30) 1995’s All I Need to Know, 1996’s Me And You (20) 1997’s I Will Stand, 1999’s Everywhere We Go (10) 1999’s How Forever Feels, 2002’s No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem Answer: Kenny Chesney
(10) The scene: Shaquille O’Neal’s Celebrity Birthday Roast. “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper’s” Mark Curry references this figure from an Italian fable turned Disney film. Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t get the reference and has to ask comedian Tommy Davidson for help. Prove you don’t have to do the same and identify this beloved shoemaker. Answer: Gepetto (10) When E! ran its True Hollywood Story series on this 1980s teen idol, it became the first show to reach a perfect 100/100 on the scale. One of Simmons’ dreams is to pair this “The Lost Boys” and “Lucas” actor with a similarly named actor and an open bar. Answer: Corey Haim (10) An NBA All-star game duet between these two superstars ranked a 9.8/10. How could you go wrong combining the model-actress star of “Coyote Ugly” with an All-NBA team guard and 3-time NBA champion? Name the um, artists, you need both to earn the 10 points. Answer: Tyra Banks and Kobe Bryant
(10) Doogie didn’t exactly star in a Summer blockbuster this year. In fact, the closest he came to a blockbuster was Hollywood Video. But he is going to do a voice opposite Lisa Loeb in a TV show based on this year’s top grossing film. That sort of counts. For 10, name the TV show he will do later this year. Answer: Spiderman: The Animated Series (10) Man, our internships are nothing like his. As Lance in this 2002 film, he got to work for the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. and guys like Chi McBride and Dave Chapelle. How cool is that? Answer: Undercover Brother (10) I don’t mean to say he’s been entirely inconspicuous up until now. After all, he did appear in this 1997 masterpiece also staring Rue McLanahan, Amy Smart, Michael Ironside, and yes, Denise Richards. Answer: Starship Troopers
(5) De La Soul gives a shout out to this older sister of Dexter in “Sibling Rivalries”. Answer: Dee-Dee (10) In “Dexter (What’s His Name?)”, this former important rapper turned celebrity softball player lends his help. No word whether LV will show up. Answer: Coolio (15) For 15 points, name either the A Tribe Called Quest member who is featured on “Love According to Dexter” or the Black Eyed Peas member who recorded “Secrets” for the album Answer: Phife Diggy or will.i.am
(10) At #17, this early sex symbol was modeled after Helen Kane and voiced by the same woman who did Olive Oyl’s voice. Talks are in progress to bring her to Broadway, although her censor-angering clothing would be tame nowadays. Answer: Betty Boop (10) Jan, Jayce, and Blip must be infuriated at being left out while this co-star appears at #35. Between interviewing celebrities and blasting Zorak, he has quite the successful career. Answer: Space Ghost (10) Called “the Bart Simpson of his generation”, this mischief maker gave David Seville numerous headaches. Simon and Theodore have no comment. Answer: Alvin 10. Keep the funk alive by identifying these old-school basketball teams that are not the Roswell Rayguns. FTPE:. (10) Among the players this franchise held were Don Cheney, M.L. Carr, and Moses Malone. They shocked Julius Erving and the Nets in the 1975 playoffs. Bob Costas announced for them. Answer: The Spirits of St. Louis (either answer acceptable) (10) Featuring green uniforms, a dog mascot, and the first female professional basketball player, this time thrived with Artis Gilmore and Dan Issel. Guards Louie Dampier and Darel Carrier were both named to the All-time ABA team. Answer: The Kentucky Colonels (either answer acceptable) (10) They won three championships and made it to the finals two more times in 9 ABA seasons. With George McGinnis, Roger Brown, and Darnell Hillman, they were as close as it came to consistency in the league. They later became one of four teams to merge into the NBA.
(10) Richard Hotz will never be a character uttered in the same sentence as Rocky Balboa or Michael Corleone. But still, playing him beats voicing Salem the Cat on “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” and doing voices and writing for “The King of Queens”. Name the actor/”Reel Classics” host who took on these roles. Answer: Nick Bakay (10) This man’s been in a lot of quality flicks, like “The Sixth Man” and “Love & Basketball”, but this was the only film outside of “The Naked Gun” in which he played a character other than “himself”. Answer: Dick Vitale (10) Gee, with Andrew Dice Clay in the cast, it’s tempting to write about him. But let’s give credit to another actor, whose list of films ranges from “The Godfather” to “Good Burger” and “North”. Name the man who played Judge Powell. Answer: Abe Vigoda
(5) See Eminem dressed as Robin. See Eminem dressed as Osama Bin Laden. See Eminem diss Moby, Chris Kirpatrick, and reality TV shows. See Eminem win a VMA award? Answer: Without Me (5) Justin Timberlake shoegazing, painting toenails. The group sitting on a bed. Bad dancing at a party. Wow, what is this N Sync music video missing? Answer: Gone (5) Nas sits in a dark room. Nas strolls through the ghetto. Nas raps about the thing he needs while pointing at himself and the sky. No wonder he got nominated! Answer: One Mic (5) Who needs real animation when you have Legos? Not the White Stripes! Drums, Guitars, the Stripes’ pale skin. Everything captured perfectly by building blocks. Answer: Fell in Love With a Girl (5) Guitars, girls, music under a bridge, and a Christian music group. P.O.D. surfs and stares at the sky. Good stuff. Answer: Alive (5) Linkin Park sings while close-ups of their faces are set against desert like scenes. They’re also in this giant tower thing shaped like a human head. It doesn’t even matter. Answer: In the End
(10) The number one chewing gum with kids, its distinctive yellow wrapper is a far cry from the original, featuring red lettering. It added its chevrons after World War II to associate the brand more with the Wrigley “spear”. Answer: Juicy Fruit (10) Introduced in 1975, it has been the number one cinnamon flavored gum since 1987. Old advertising featured a man named Clyde who would save the day with this gum. Answer: Big Red (10) Venus and Serena Williams began hawking this product in 2001. Launched in 1914, it has become synonymous with the twins used to advertise it since 1930. Like Juicy Fruit, the wrapper has changed significantly since its introduction. Answer: Doublemint 14. Stop. It’s Emmy time. For 5 points each, answer these questions about the 2002 Primetime Emmys. (5) The West Wing really dominated the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama category. For 5, name either of the two actresses NOT from the show to garner a nomination. One is from “Six Feet Under”, the other from “Judging Amy”. Answer: Lauren Ambrose or Tyne Daly (5) Despite HBO’s consistent dominance of the awards, they have but one nominee for Best Actress in a Comedy. Name her. Answer: Sarah Jessica Parker (5) ABC didn’t do so hot, but they did have this “Alias” star nominated for best Lead Actress in a Drama. Answer: Jennifer Garner (5) 4 men from “The West Wing” are up for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama. Name 3 of them to get 5 points. Answer: Bradley Whitford, John Spencer, Richard Schiff, and Dule Hill. (5) This “original king of comedy” could bring FOX home an award in the Best Lead Actor in a Comedy category for his eponymous show. Answer: Bernie Mac (5) Two of the three male “Friends” leads are up for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy. Name the lone excluded actor that must root for his two cast mates. Answer: David Schwimmer 15. In honor of August 25th’s Summer Slam, let’s revisit some classic moments from previous WWF/WWE Summer Slams for 10 points apiece. (10) 1988. The First Summer Slam. Special guest Jesse Ventura as referee. The Megapowers take on the Megabucks. For 10 points, name any two of the four wrestlers involved in the match. Answer: Hulk Hogan, “The Macho Man” Randy Savage, (accept either answer), The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase (accept either answer), Andre the Giant (10) On July 4, 1993, this superstar gained audience respect by being the only people able to bodyslam Yokozuna aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid. By doing so, he earned a shot at Yokozuna at Summer Slam, where he won by a count-out. Name this man who before then had called himself “The Narcissist”. Answer: Lex Luger (10) 1999. The only time in which the intercontinental, tag team, and heavyweight titles all changed hands. But the true highlight had to be when The Rock defeated this former D-Generation X partner of the Road Dogg in a “kiss my ass” match. The loser had to, well, you get the idea. Answer: Billy Gunn (do not accept “The One” as he was not known by this name at the time)
(40) Son in “Underground Aces” (30) Steve Kuntz in “the ‘burbs”, Billy Ray Cobb in “A Time to Kill” (20) Fred Duggar in “Insomnia”, Stacy the Hitman in “The Limey” (10) Hitler in “Full Frontal”, Harry Senate on “Boston Public” Answer: Nicky Katt 17. The Billboard chart for the week of August 10th has some very interesting results, especially on the independent albums chart. FTP each, answer these questions about albums that made it on said chart. (10) With “Revolverlution”, this rap group proved they got game, landing at #4. Answer: Public Enemy (10) Dolly Parton is holding fast at #5 with an album indicating what the very good and the very bad might be sporting. Answer: Halos & Horns (10) Onyx slammed their way to #7 with this new album, with a dirty named when pronounced slowly. Answer: Bacdafucup: Part II (yes, there IS a part II! If they don’t say it, it doesn’t count. Mock repeatedly.)
Answers: Miami, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida State, Tennessee, Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, Washington, Michigan 19. For 10 points each, answer the following about a curious Chinese court case (10) 20 year-old Han Bin put in a bid on second-hand Volkswagen on an auction site. Within $10, for how much did he win the auction and the car? Answer: $14 (accept $4-$24) (10) Through what site, 1/3 of which is owned by Ebay, did Bin win the car? Answer: EachNet (10) What model of Volkswagen will Bin win if he wins his court case? Answer: Passat
(10) This vampire and eternal love of Spike sired him. Unfortunately, she left him for the Chaos and Fungus demons, leaving him free to pursue Harmony, and later, Buffy. Answer: Drusilla (10) One good thing about Spike: he keeps promises. He promised to protect “The Key” – Buffy’s ‘sister’ – and did so while Buffy sacrificed herself to save the world. For 10 points – name this sister for which Spike has a soft spot. Answer: Dawn (10) No Shakespeare, pre-vampire Spike was known by this nom de plume because his writing was really poor – not violent as the name would suggest. Answer: William the Bloody Directory: 1205 1205 -> Tossups – blind round #3 muck masters 2002 utc 1205 -> American broadband and telecommunications wireless terms and conditions for american assistance 1205 -> The Atlantic Monthly February, 1982 Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond? Download 48.11 Kb. Share with your friends:
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