Originally designed and programmed by Alexy Pazhitnov, this game was called the number 1 greatest game of all time by Electronic Gaming Monthly. The Easy Spin Dispute has come under fire as a legitimate gameplay tactic,(*)
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| 2010 Neil Patrick Harris Open: Pikachu’s Sweet Sweet Revenge
All Questions written by South Range (Brian Bishop, Kyle Dickey, Jarret Greene, Nikki Miller, John Sheffler, Brett Stoll) with contributions by Jonathan Graham and Bob Kilner Edited by Jarret Greene Round 8 1) Originally designed and programmed by Alexy Pazhitnov, this game was called the number 1 greatest game of all time by Electronic Gaming Monthly. The Easy Spin Dispute has come under fire as a legitimate gameplay tactic,(*) allowing the player to essentially freeze the game. It has been theorized that this game is impossible to play forever, with problems like a series of over 150 S and Z tetrominoes (tet-rom-in-ohs), or the fact that the game may speed up to the level that is impossibly fast to play. FTP identify this game in which the goal is to create a line of blocks that come in a variety of shapes ANSWER: Tetris BONUS: FTPE, name these related things. [10]Tetris was first released on this handheld system. A later version of this system came in different colors, like see-thru purple and teal. ANSWER: Game Boy [10]This game was released for the Gameboy and other systems, and featured a basketball star doing kung fu. ANSWER: Shaq Fu [10]Shaq originally played for this NBA franchise, which was swept in the 1995 NBA Finals by Hakeem Olajuwon’s Rockets. ANSWER: Orlando Magic(Accept Either) 2) This is the only evolved Pokémon that can learn Waterfall through leveling up and its prototype name was Neptune. Ash, Misty, and Professor Oak have all owned it, though Ash and Misty only owned it for one episode. In the episode “The Great Eight Fate!” one owned by Gym Leader Juan (*) uses Horn Drill to negate Electric attacks. In French its name means “royal fish” and in German its name means “golden king.” FTP, name this evolution of Goldeen, most often associated in Internet memes with the phrase “EFF YEAH!” ANSWER: Seaking BONUS: FTPE, given a description of the Pokémon they use and the city they hail from, name that Gym Leader. [10]He only uses Poison-type Pokémon, such as Muk and Koffing. His dojo is in Fuchsia City ANSWER: Koga [10]He only uses Bug-type Pokémon, such as a Scyther and Metapod. His gym is located in Azalea Town. ANSWER: Bugsy [10]She only uses Ghost-type Pokémon, such as Gengar and Mismaguis. Her five-story gym is located in Hearthome City. ANSWER: Fantina 3) They broke up after 2,263 concerts over the course of 22 years, performing such songs as Bonzo goes to Bitsburg, Danny Says and The KKK Took My Baby Away(*). All of the members of this band, even though none were related, adopted pseudo/stage names all ending with the same last name, which didn’t stop Joey’s wife Laura from being stolen by Johnny. Those two, along with Dee Dee, formed, for 10 points, what band, noted for starting the punk scene, famous for songs such as “Sheena was a Punk Rocker,” and “Blitzkrieg Bop.” ANSWER: The Ramones BONUS: For ten points each name these Ramones songs from their lyrics [10]“Just put me in a wheelchair get me to the show/ Hurry hurry hurry before I go loco” ANSWER: “I Wanna Be Sedated” [10]“I don't wanna be a good boy scout / I don't wanna have to learn to count” ANSWER: “I Don’t Want To Grow Up” [10]“I saw her today, I saw her face / It was the face of love, and I knew / I had to run away” ANSWER: “Pins and Needles” 4) The original sponsor for this television program was cigarette maker Phillip Morris, so the program opened with a cartoon of two of the main characters climbing down a pack of Phillip Morris cigarettes. In addition, early episodes depicted the two main characters, along with their neighbors(*) smoking Phillip Morris cigarettess. During the second season, the lead actress became pregnant with her second child, so the pregnancy was incorporated into the show’s storyline, and unlike most sitcoms, allowed Little Ricky to grow up at a normal rate on the show. FTP, name this television series which was hugely popular in the 1950’s, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as the Ricardos. ANSWER: I Love Lucy BONUS: I Love Lucy has been parodied a plethora of times. FTPE, answer these questions relating to parodies of the show. [10] In this 2001 comedy film, Owen Templeton, played by Cuba Gooding Jr., winds up on a bus headed to an I Love Lucy convention. The bus eventually wrecks when a cow tied to a hot air balloon runs into it. ANSWER: Rat Race [10] In the episode “You Gotta Have Hope” of this television show, the girls are looking for talent in a hospital charity show, when Sophia says to Dorothy “You can’t be in the show, you can’t be in the show, who are you? Ricky Ricardo?” ANSWER: The Golden Girls [10] In the episode “Say It With Bullets” of A-Team, this character pretends to be a 50’s TV star in an episode of “I Love” this man. ANSWER: H.M. Murdock 5) In 2008 it was reported that Linden Labs had created this type of creature, though it turned out to be a joke. In the Nintendo DS game Scribblenauts, typing this creature’s name in would produce a minotaur, even though a minotaur is half bull. (*) In the pursuit of this creature, Al Gore accidentally trapped four kids in a cave and again wentt up against this creature in “Imaginationland Episode II,” prompting him to nuke everyone’s imagination. FTP, name this creature from South Park. ANSWER: ManBearPig BONUS: Aside from losing to George W. Bush in 2000, Al Gore is known for other things, FTPE. [10]Al Gore claims to have invented this. It’s not global warming, I promise. ANSWER: Internet [10]If Al Gore hadn’t created the Internet, we’d never have gotten to hear Ted Stevens claim that it is actually a series of these. ANSWER: tubes (accept series of tubes) [10]This noteably unreliable Internet service provider likes to send out CDs and is famous for its guerilla marketing. ANSWER: America Online (accept AOL) 6) One scene in this film sees the central family going through a deteriorated St. Louis neighborhood, where they pay $10 for pointless direction while the hubcaps on their car are taken. After stopping in Kansas to pick up Eddie and Catherine’s aunt(*), they find out in Colorado that Aunt Edna’s dog was still tied to the bumper of their car. Eventually, Clark wrecks the car in the desert over dozing off, and he ventures across the desert to find a gas station, where he is then swindled for all of his money. FTP, name this film that chronicles an unfortunate Griswold vacation to Walley World. ANSWER: National Lampoon’s Vacation (Prompt on partial answers) BONUS: FTPE, answer these questions relating to Vacation. [10]Clark Griswold is played by this actor who also starred in Caddyshack as Ty Webb. ANSWER: Chevy Chase [10]This type of animal is the Walley World mascot ANSWER: Moose [10]After realizing that Walley World is closed for repairs, Clark goes to a sporting goods store and purchases one of these. He uses this to force a security guard to take himself and his family on all of the rides.
ANSWER: BB Gun 7) One controversy in this game involved a down knee missed by referees that allowed Selvin Young to race 12 yards to the endzone. Later in that quarter, Romance Taylor raced 30 yards to give his team an early 16 to 7 lead. That lead evaporated in the 3rd quarter, however, punctuated by a 22 yard touchdown reception by Dwyane Jarrett(*) that made it 38-26. Sparked by a 467 all-purpose yard performance by their quarterback, however, Michael Huff stuffed LenDale White on a 4th and 1, allowing Vince Young to score the game-winning 8 yard touchdown. FTP, name this game that saw the underdog Texas Longhorns beat Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush and the USC Trojans for the National Championship. ANSWER: 2005-6 Rose Bowl(Accept 2005 BCS National Championship, Texas/USC Rose Bowl, etc.) BONUS: Not many college programs have produced as many pro football Hall of Famers as USC and Texas. FTPE, name some. [10]This Texas running back played two disappointing seasons in New Orleans after a stellar career in Houston, where he rushed for 1,697 yards and 19 touchdowns in 1979 en route to winning Offensive Rookie of the Year and NFL MVP. ANSWER: Earl Campbell [10]This USC and 49ers Defensive back once insisted that one of his fingers remain injured, and later amputated, so that he could keep playing that season.
[10]This nine-time AFL All-Star Offensive Tackle for the San Diego Chargers played his college ball at USC ANSWER: Ron Mix 8) At first, the founder of this band was offered a permanent position as the drummer for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, however, he declined the position in order to form this band. This band’s first single, “This Is A Call,” was released in June 1995. A month later, the band’s debut, self-titled album was released. In May 1997, the band’s second album, The Colour and the(*) Shape was released, featuring singles such as “My Hero” and “Monkey Wrench.” The band’s most recent album, Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace won two Grammies 2008 for “Best Rock Album” and “Best Hard Rock Performance” for the song “The Pretender.” FTP, name this American rock band from Seattle, fronted by drummer Dave Grohl. ANSWER: Foo Fighters BONUS: Seattle is like a breeding ground for grunge bands. FTPE, name these other bands hailing from Seattle, Washington. [10]This band dominated the 90’s grunge scene until Kurt Cobain killed himself.
[10]Eddie Vedder leads this band, whose singles include “Even Flow” and “Alive.” ANSWER: Pearl Jam [10]Jerry Cantrell leads this band whose song “Man in the Box” was featured on the game Rock Band 2. ANSWER: Alice in Chains 9) The United Kingdom’s version of this show follows the careers Ronnie Brooks, Matt Devlin, James Steel, and Alesha Phillips. The French version of this show is named Paris Criminal Investigations and the Russian one is called Division of (*) Field Investigation. The short lived reality TV show Crime & Punishment was part of this franchise along with the equally short-lived Trial by Jury and much more popular Special Victims Unit. FTP; give the name of this franchise with such characters as Elliot Stabler, Olivia Benson, and Jack McCoy. ANSWER: Law & Order BONUS: One common theme of the Law & Order franchise is the never-ending list of celebrity guest stars. FTPE, name some. [10]This actress played Ashley in an episode of SVU. She’s better known for her role in Heroes as the cheerleader Claire Bennet. ANSWER: Hayden Panettiere [10]This comedian had a bit part in the SVU episode “Countdown”, but he had a bigger roll in an episode of Criminal Intent as a man who murdered his wife. Comedy Central also showed his comedy special Beyond the Pale. ANSWER: Jim Gaffigan [10]He had a part in the SVU episode “Monogamy,” but he’s better known for playing Jack Tripper in Three’s Company and Paul Hennessy in 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter. ANSWER: John Ritter 10) The ending of this game showed a creature known as Minerva in a place known as a vault. This game mentions “the bleeding effect,” with the most severe case revolving around Subject 16. Famous historical figures, sucht ite as Houdini,(*) George Washington and Leonardo Da Vinci have seen at least one of the important plot devices known as the pieces of Eden. Da Vinci, who helps the main character kill Carlo Grimaldi by use of one of his flying inventions has a large role decoding the codex in, FTP what game featuring Ezio Auditore? ANSWER: Assassin’s Creed II (DO NOT PROMPT ON OR ACCEPT ASSASSIN’S CREED) BONUS: FTPE name these famous assassinations [10]This man was assassinated in Dallas Texas at 12:30pm from either the School Book Depository, or as Jarret Greene will tell just about anybody who listens, the grassy knoll. ANSWER: John F. Kennedy [10]This man was caught at London’s Heathrow Air Port after an over 60 day manhunt after he shot a man at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. ANSWER: James Earl Ray [10]This singer was on his way up to see his wife Yoko Ono when he was shot by Mark David Chapman. ANSWER: John Lennon 11) Cartoonist Berkeley Breathed created one of these by the name of Bill. Another type of this creature was voiced by Daws Butler and is famous for saying such things at “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” and “Exit, stage right!” (*) The song Opposites Attract, features Paula Abdul singing alongside one of these animals, and a 1980s television show dealt with these kinds of animals from the planet Thundera, which included Lion-O. Heathcliff, Sebastian, Sylvester, and Garfield are, FTP, what type of creature that purrs? ANSWER: Cats (accept kitty-cats) BONUS: FTPE, answer these cat related questions. [10]This Pokémon looks like a cat with a golden coin on its head. It evolves into Persian. ANSWER: Meowth [10]One popular meme is the lolcat, images of cats imposed with bad grammar and spelling. One of the first lolcats featured the titular catz asking “I can haz?” one of these ANSWER: Cheezburger [10]In Tim Burton’s 2nd Batman film, Batman Returns, this woman played Selina Kyle who survives a fall from a building and is miraculously revived by Alley Cats, inspiring her to become the villianess Catwoman. ANSWER: Michelle Pfeiffer 12) The castle used in this film at Oakley Court, Berkshire has been turned into a luxury hotel since this film’s production. The original American productions of the stage musical of which this film is based on were both produced by Lou Adler, of Cheech and Chong fame.. One scene in this film features the Medusa Transducer(*) that turns many of the characters to stone. It is also frequently shown at midnight showings with audience participation that involves the movie goers to throw and yell at the characters on stage. FTP, name this 1975 film starring Tim Curry doing the “Time Warp” as a “Sweet Transvestite from Transexual Transylvania.” ANSWER: Rocky Horror Picture Show BONUS: With just a jump to left and a step to the right, put your hands on you hips and FTPE answer these Rocky Horror Picture Show related questions [10]This character in the Rocky Horror Picture Show lets Brad and Janet into the castle where he then kicks off the “Time Warp” ANSWER: Riff Raff [10]Name the actor who played Riff Raff. He also wrote all the music in the movie. ANSWER: Richard O’ Brien [10]This motorcycle-riding, tough guy character was the lover of Columbia before his death by Dr. Frank-N-Furter. He was played by Meatloaf. ANSWER: Eddie 13) This pitcher came up with key scoreless innings for the Red Sox in games five and six of the 2008 ALCS, getting the win in game five, and did not pitch in the game seven loss that sent the Rays to the World Series. He was born to American(*) missionaries in the same country that Chili Davis and Devon White were born, but he is the only pitcher from that country to have made the major leagues. He made his major league debut when Bartolo Colon went on the DL, and ironically was the only player with major league experience that the Indians got for Victor Martinez. FTP, name this Jamaican-born pitcher who started out the year as the number three starter on the Indians rotation. ANSWER: Justin Masterson BONUS: Name these other Jamaican athletes FTPE: [10]This Jamaican track star currently holds the world records in both the 100 meter and 200 meter sprints, and had won the gold medal in both events at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
[10]This Jamaican-born Canadian track star won the 100 meters at the 1996 Summer Olympics, and was going to race Michael Johnson, whose 200 meter world-record Bolt broke, to see who was really the world's fastest man before Johnson pulled out due to injury. ANSWER: Donovan Bailey [10]In the 2010 Winter Olympics, Errol Kerr represented Jamaica in this new event which involved four skiers skiing downhill simultaneously over various obstacles. ANSWER: Ski cross 14) At age 13, this artist accidentally shot himself with a .44 caliber gun, causing him to drop out of school. This rapper’s first debut album, Tha Block Is Hot, was released when he was only 17. That album then went on to a double platinum status. His follow-up album, Lights Out, however, did not live up to that success and was only certified gold by the RIAA.(*) Both of those albums featured cameos by Big Tymers and Juvenile. On February 2, 2010, this rapper’s debut rock album came out after months of being pushed back. The first single of that album, “Prom Queen,” dropped off the charts quickly though, leading to speculation that the album would be shelved. FTP, name this rapper whose most successful album, Tha Carter III, sold 1.5 million copies in the U.S. during its first week of release. ANSWER: Lil’ Wayne (Accept Dwayne Carter or Dwayne Michael Carter) BONUS: FTPE, answer these questions related to Lil’ Wayne. [10] This man mentioned Lil’ Wayne during a town hall speech in Georgia, when he told children to stay in school and achieve dreams through perseverance and education instead of hoping for shortcuts to fame.
[10]Lil’ Wayne provides the voice for Trap Jesus in this musical special produced by T-Pain and shown on Adult Swim. ANSWER: Freaknik: The Musical 15) In 2000, six million 3D Pulfrich glasses were distributed to viewers of this event in the United States and Canada for an episode featuring a giant extinct animal which featured several 3D segments. In 2005, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters fame hosted this event, as well as a two-hour special on Mythbusters was the featured event, (*). In 2006, Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame hosted this event, so two Dirty Jobs specials were featured, titled “Jobs That Bite” and “Jobs That Bite…Harder.” During this event, the Silver Spring Discovery headquarters in Maryland was outfitted to resemble a giant one of the event’s titular creatures. FTP, name this ever-popular summer special that airs on Discovery Channel, featuring the titular sea creatures. ANSWER: Shark Week BONUS: FTPE, answer some questions relating to another popular special that aired on the Discovery Channel. [10] This special aired on Discovery in 2010. It was a ten-part series, with each episode focusing on a different part of nature. ANSWER: Life [10] Life was narrated by this famous talk show host. ANSWER: Oprah Winfrey (Accept either) [10] While Life was broadcast on Discovery in the US, it was originally made for this network. ANSWER: BBC 16) The sale of the 100 millionth one of these was referenced in “We Didn’t Start the Fire” as one of the most significant events of 1959. A fictionalized version of this item was referenced in the Coen Brothers film The Hudsucker Proxy, where it is called an “Extruded Plastic Dingus.”(*) Dan Rodick, the director of sports promotions at Wham-O, once said that there is no other product that gives him as much fear and respect for the power of the mass culture than this item. FTP, name this ever-popular toy that is meant to be spun around the hip region. ANSWER: Hula Hoop BONUS: No other song references as many things as “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” FTPE, answer these questions relating to things brought up in the song. [10] This Rebel Without A Cause and East of Eden star was mentioned in the 1955 section of the song. ANSWER: James Dean [10] This musician associated with The Crickets was mentioned in the 1959 portion of the song, the year he died in a plane crash. ANSWER: Buddy Holly [10] This boxer defeated Floyd Patterson in 1962, marking the first time Patterson had ever been knocked out in a match. ANSWER: Sonny Liston 17) A dance sequence in this film that takes place at a retro 1950’s restaurant was originally thought to be an homage to Saturday Night Fever, but the director has since come out and said that it is actually an homage to the film Bande a part. While the contents of a particular suitcase are never revealed,(*) many have speculated that it contained the soul of Marsellus Wallace, due to the combination being 666, the number of the beast. The story is broken up into several acts, one detailing Bruce Willis’ character’s search for his father’s watch. Upon finding it in his old apartment, he shoots Vincent Vega, who has just finished up in the bathroom. FTP, name this Quentin Tarantino film which involves three intertwining stories. ANSWER: Pulp Fiction BONUS: The first true act in Pulp Fiction sees Vincent Vega taking Mia Wallace out on a “date.” FTPE, answer these questions about that “date.” [10]This is the restaurant that the two go to. It is a throwback to the 1950’s and has waiters dressed up as icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Buddy Holly. ANSWER: Jack Rabbit Slim’s [10]This is the beverage that Mia orders that amazes Vincent due to the cost. ANSWER: Five Dollar Shake (Prompt on Shake or Milkshake) [10]This is how Mia orders her shake, basically choosing between chocolate or vanilla. ANSWER: Martin and Lewis 18) A 1969 law in a Washington county declares that any willful slaying of this creature will be regarded as a felony, while another Washington law declared Whatcom County a protection and refuge area for this creature. (*) Tenacious D wrote a song about a flying one that protects diamonds and Jack Black, its son. This creature appeared in an episode of Futurama, where Lrrr and NdNd find its large feet adorable. FTP, name this ape-like creature of urban legend. ANSWER: Bigfoot or Sasquatch (do not accept Yeti or Abominable Snowman, as those live in the Himalayas) BONUS: Like wrestling, Bigfoot is real. FTPE, name some other completely real animals that are totally not made up. [10]Albus Dumbledore owns one of these creatures named Fawkes, as well as heading an order with this creature in its name. ANSWER: phoenix (do not accept “firebird”) [10]Some Christian creatonists believe this firebreathing creature was actually a dinosaur and that it can still be found alive to this day. ANSWER: dragons [10]These creatures could only be captured by a virgin and in the first Harry Potter book some of this creature’s blood is used to help keep Voldemort alive. ANSWER: unicorns 19) This futballista started his career with Atletico Madrid, progressing steadily through its youth ranks. He finished his career with that club having scored 75 goals in 174 La Liga appearances, earning him the nickname “El(*) Nino.” Prior to his La Liga debut, this man played two seasons in the Segunado Division, making 40 appearances and scoring seven goals. In 2007, he joined Liverpool, signing for a club record transfer fee. He marked his debut season with Liverpool by being Liverpool’s first player since Robbie Fowler in 1996 to score more than 20 goals in a season. FTP, name this Liverpool star and striker for the Spanish national team. ANSWER: Fernando Torres BONUS: Fernando Torres is this question writer’s favorite soccer player ever. FTPE, answer these questions relating to El Nino. [10] Torres scored the winning goal in Spain’s 1-0 win over this team in the UEFA Euro 2008 Final. ANSWER: Germany [10] In December 2009, Torres became the fastest player in Liverpool history to accomplish this feat. ANSWER: Score 50 goals in a season [10] In September 2009, Torres scored three goals in a 6-1 victory over Hull City, accomplishing this feat. ANSWER: Hat-trick 20) In the US, this film was originally given an NC-17 rating for a sex scene, but director Darren Aronofsky unsuccessfully appealed the rating. Like Aronofsky’s last film, Pi, this film uses montages of extremely short clips, often times involving a pupil dilating. The film opens with an infomercial claiming that “We got a winner!”, a phrase that is repeated constantly through the film, which chronicles the addictions of four different people. FTP, name this 2000 film that shows the destructive effects of dietary pills, heroin and prostitution. ANSWER: Requiem for a Dream BONUS: “Stoner” films have been around for a long time, but have become very popular just recently. FTPE, name these movies featuring heavy usage of drugs. [10]This 2008 film, starring Seth Rogen and James Franco, follows two stoners who become involved in a murder. ANSWER: Pineapple Express [10]This 2001 comedy focuses on five Vermont state highway patrolmen who have a knack for playing pranks. ANSWER: Super Troopers [10]This film stars Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro as a journalist and his psychopathic lawyer who go on a series of psychedelic escapades. 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