Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Trivia Questions 4/11/2012: Irony

A winning team called The Losers, your thoughts Alanis?

Round 1: (Highlight to the right to reveal answer)

1)      Good old Ozzie Guillen is up to it again and is serving a few games suspension for making positive remarks about what political figure? (Fidel Castro)

2)      The 3 winning tickets of the Mega Millions record breaking jackpot of $656 million have all officially been claimed. Out of the 3 states that had winners, which one is farthest from Minnesota? (Maryland)

3)      In the movie Hunger Games, what district number does character Katniss represent? (12)

4)      This method of catfish fishing is illegal in Minnesota. It’s the method where you catch fish only using your bare hands. What is it most commonly called? (Noodling)

5)      What movie does Bill Murray seek revenge on a jaguar shark?  (Life Aquatic of Steve Zissou)

6)      Best Buy announced their CEO has decided to resign amidst reports of an investigation claiming personal misconduct. What is his name? (Brian Dunn)

7)      Last weekend Jewish people had Passover dinner, however, you might call the meal what? (Seder)

8)      This ancient Chinese method of creating a harmonious environment literally translates to “wind and water”. What is it? (Feng Shui)

9)      In the Princess Bride, what is Sean's one word line he uses throughout the movie?  (inconceivable)
 
10)   Bubba Watson is your 2012 Masters champion. Who was the first person he hugged after clinching his victory? A- Mother, B- Wife, C- Caddy (C- Caddy)


Round 2:

11)   The Twins went 0-3 last weekend getting their asses handed to them by what team? (Baltimore)
 
12)   ASL definition according to Urban Dictionary: What stupid people say on chats to learn who you are and where you live so they can come to your house with a chainsaw and kill you. (Age, Sex, Location)

13)   This clothing company has John 3:16 on the bottom of their shopping bags (Forever 21)

14)   UFC fighter nicknames. He’s currently the middleweight UFC champion. What is Anderson Silva’s nickname? (The Spider)

15)   What music writer/producer had a big hand on the show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as an executive producer? (Quincy Jones)

16)   What candy uses the slogan “Isn’t Life Juicy”? (Starburst)

17)   This Batman villain is monster like and has the ability to shape shift (Clayface)

18)   The Iron Range is a region in Northern Minnesota. The area is the largest Democratic stronghold in our state. In a campaign speech, George W. Bush didn’t help change things when he referred to the area as the Iron ______? (Ridge)

19)   What soft drink did Pepsi release in 92 that was zero calories?  It only lasted a year. (Crystal Pepsi)

20)   Wally the Beer Man was found not guilty to selling alcohol to underage minors. What bar offered him a job as a celebrity bartender almost immediately following his suspension from Target Field? (Sneaky Pete’s)

21) Celine Dion “My Heart Will Go” (Vietnamese)

22) The Four Tops “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” (Italian)

23) Frank Sinatra “My Way” (French)

24) The Eagles “Hotel California” (Spanish)

25) Aladdin “A Whole New World” (Greek)


Image Round: Talk Show Hosts (Radio/TV)


26) Maury Povich

27) Phil Donahue

28) Arsenio Hall

29) Dr. Laura

30) Sally Jesse Raphael

31) Ira Glass

32) Ricki Lake

33) Dan “Common Man” Cole

Tiebreaker: What is the combined age of the band Aerosmith? (306, Steven Tyler – 64, Joe Perry – 61, Tom Hamilton – 60, Joey Kramer – 61, Brad Whitford – 60)

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