Cancel Bowl 7
Packet by Maryland (Casey Retterer, Mike Bentley, Jeremy Eaton and Charles Meigs)

Toss-Ups

1) His first play, I Know I've Been Changed, starred Joe, a survivor of child abuse. His later plays include I Can Do Bad All By Myself and Why Did I Get Married, starring Cheryl Riley. His first TV show, starring LaVan and Cassi Davis, centered on CJ and his family moving into Pops' Atlanta home.  That show, House of Payne stars Allen Payne and recently started airing on TBS.  Also successful with films like Daddy's Little Girls, name, FTP, the African American actor/director best-known for cross dressing as Mable Simmons in films like Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea’s Family Reunion.
ANSWER: Tyler Perry

2) Albert Einstein was scheduled to appear on this show, but was apparently dead. During it, the host discussed eating charbroiled dinosaur covered in gravy, dressing up like Frankenstein for Halloween, and how his friends called him whiskers. Linda Ham’s name prompts the host to go on a diatribe about sandwiches, and the host of this show answers “Yes, I did. What’s your point?” to her question “Didn’t you die?”. Concerned with important topics like the likelihood of eating a moon made of barbecued ribs, name, FTP, this show, hosted by Will Ferrell as Harry Caray.
ANSWER: Space: The Infinite Frontier with Harry Caray (prompt on “Harry Caray”)

3) He operates “by popular request,” and in all but one instance speaks in the third person. The lenses of his square goggles change their shape according to his emotions, and his main weapon became the Death Ray Zorcher. When his freem drive has a malfunction over Gloob, he is blasted with a frap ray. In another episode, the collision of Mysterio 5 and 6, which leaves only Mysterio 6, leads his real world self to answer a question on a math quiz incorrectly. FTP, identify this alter ego of Calvin, a space-faring “interplanetary explorer extraordinaire” who rarely lands without some sort of mishap.
ANSWER: Spaceman Spiff

4) The album art for their 2001 EP Surfer was a parody of Bad Religion’s Suffer album and Bad Religion lead vocalist Greg Graffin performed backing vocals on their second album, S&M Airlines. Rancid covered their songs “Vanilla Sex”, “Don’t Call Me White”, and “Stickin’ in My Eye”. Their lead vocalist, Fat Mike, an outspoken critic of George Bush, compiled both of 2004’s Rock Against Bush Albums. Most recently releasing the album Wolves in Wolves’ Clothing, name, FTP, this punk-rock band whose greatest success came with their 1994 album, Punk in Drublic.
ANSWER: NOFX

5) New Orleans manager Tim Foli urged Washington to call up Rick Short so that Short could be the first to achieve this feat in the PCL since Ox Eckhardt. Aaron Pointer was the last person to achieve this feat in the minor leagues, and Michel Enriquez, among others did this in the 2005/2006 Cuban National Series. Todd Haney did it in 1995, albeit in just 81 plate appearances. FTP, name this feat nearly accomplished by Andres Galarraga in 1993, George Brett in 1980, and Tony Gwynn in 1994, last achieved by Ted Williams in 1941.
ANSWER: Hitting above .400 (or equivalents)

6) Early in his career, he was a writer for ABC’s miniseries Amerika, and he starred as a psychiatrist version of himself on an episode of Duckman. He played Mr. Cantwell on The Wonder Years, and as Dr. Neuman, he was the only actor to appear in both The Mask and Son of the Mask.  His dog, Puppy Wuppy, before being run over, ran around the set of his talk show where guests were entreated to “turn him on”. A regular of the Cavuto on Business program on Fox News and a former speechwriter for Richard Nixon, identify, FTP, this spokesman for Clear Eyes and former host of a Comedy Central game show.
ANSWER: Benjamin Jeremy “Ben” Stein

7) Some of their successes were short-lived due to a misquote from a slightly deaf journalist about their popularity over Rod Stewart and their admittance to writing an album under the influence of tea. The fifth member of them is only seen in a photo from Hamburg, where he disappeared after hopping into a trunk with a fräulein. Leggy Mountbatten cleaned up their image and became their manager after a trip into “The Cavern”. FTP, name this band made of Barry Wom, Stig O’Hara, Dirk McQuickly and Ron Nasty, who starred in the mockumentary All You Need Is Cash.
ANSWER: The Rutles

8) The Hyper 64 version of this game had random explosions and radioactive obstacles, while a 1987 sequel to it added a boss named Mukor to the end of each level.  Scott Safran allegedly scored over 40 million points in this game, and a spin-off of it called Space Duel was released in 1982 that replaced the title objects with spinning pinwheels and cubes.  Lurking, whereby players would not quite complete the level in order to pick off high value small UFOs, was largely eliminated with the release of the Deluxe version in 1980, a version that swapped hyperspace for a shield.  FTP, identify this 1979 Atari arcade classic known for its heartbeat-like soundtrack and triangular white ship.
ANSWER: Asteroids

9) Although he claimed he would not take long to explain his position, he ended up citing the Department of Defense’s own system and insisting individuals develop their own if they want 10 movies delivered at once. He rose to fame in a medium he clearly did not understand after his rant against net neutrality on June 28, 2006, which stemmed from his inability to comprehend how email works and why it might take 5 days to deliver an Internet. FTP, identify this Senior Senator from Alaska who insisted that the Internet is not, in fact, a big truck that you can just dump stuff on, but rather, a series of tubes.
ANSWER: Ted Stevens

10) Then Rockets center Don Smith did this in 1973, and Gary Cole did this during the 1979-1980 season while playing with Portland. More famously, Walt Hazzard did this in 1971, and along with Sharmon Shah, is one of three famous UCLA alums to do this. A French-born San Jose State player named Olivier Saint-Jean did this prior to entering the NBA, and a noted Tourette’s Syndrome sufferer from LSU did this after his first season in the NBA. Usually requiring the pronouncement of the shahada, this is, FTP, what act, most famously performed in basketball by Chris Jackson and Lew Alcindor.
ANSWER: conversion to Islam (accept word forms) or aslama (prompt on partial answers like “they changed their names”)

11) This country’s first entrant into the Eurovision song contest was 2005’s Zdob si Zdub (sdob-shee-sdoob), which played a song titled “Grandmamma Beats the Drum”. In 2006, Arsenium represented it singing “Loca,” though he is most famous for being part of a boyband whose most famous song was covered by Haiducii. “Despre Tine” (desh-pray tin) and a song whose video prominently features this country’s flag, “Dragostea Din Tei” (drah-go-shtah din tay), are by the band O-Zone. FTP, name this country whose most famous musical offering inspired Gary Brolsma’s “Numa Numa” dance, a country whose heroes include Stefan cul Mare and whose capital is Chisinau (kish-i-NOW)
ANSWER: Republic of Moldova

12) The Monster Rocket, part of this brand, was recalled because its cap could be forced off, potentially harming kids. A game on its website won’t let you target faces or parents, although it does give the choice of using three different Max-D models. The new Max Infusion line doesn't need to have the cap removed when reloading and contains a backpack tank capable of storing some 100 ounces of ammo. Now produced by Hasbro, identify, FTP, this line of toys that includes the 100, 300, XP 110 and Aqua Shock.
ANSWER: Super Soakers

13) He lives with his grandmother, Gertrude, at 1809 Mason Street and has noticeable trouble with similes. Despite his bullish attitude, he is knocked out with a single punch, and his original version fades out of existence following his own actions after joyriding in a car. His grandson Griff has bionic implants and, like his ancestor Buford “Mad Dog,” he hates manure. Although the actor portraying him starred in the third film of the series, this character only has a brief appearance waxing a car. FTP, name this character played by Thomas F. Wilson, the nemesis to the McFly family in the Back to the Future movies.
ANSWER: Biff Tannen

14) In 2002, he voraciously sprinted after referee Dick Honig after a 42-35 overtime loss to Iowa. In the late 1940s, he played for Brown University where he shares the record of 14 career interceptions with Greg Parker. He won the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant Award in 1978, 1982 and 1986, the latter two after winning national titles, and most recently won Home Depot Coach of the Year Award in 2005. The only coach to have won the Rose, Orange, Fiesta, Sugar and Cotton Bowls among a record 22 victories in 33 appearances is, FTP, this coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.
ANSWER: Joe Paterno

15) Some of his idols include William Shatner, whom he consistently bothers by making corny Star Trek references, and Macauley Culkin, whom he dresses up as for Halloween. In one episode, he blows all of his money gambling in Vegas and then wins it back with his cousin by performing to “Apache” in a dance contest, and he briefly managed “The Peacock” student store at the University of Los Angeles. Often seen performing an iconic dance to Tom Jones’ “It’s Not Unusual”, identify, FTP, this short-statured character portrayed by Alfonso Ribeiro.
ANSWER: Carlton Banks

16) In the 1960s, he played in the Long Island group the Hassles, and following their 1969 demise, he formed the heavy metal duo, Attila. He is the first person to sing the national anthem at a Super Bowl twice, and his 1993 album featured the titular song in addition to “Lullabye” and “The Great Wall of China”. His 1982 album, The Nylon Curtain, featured such songs as “Pressure” and “Goodnight Saigon”. FTP, name this pianist who has had a number of songs compiled into the musical “Movin’ Out”.
ANSWER: Billy Joel

17) In 2007, a Spongebob Squarepants edition was released that included such pieces as a Shoe Horn, Evil Thoughts and a Krabby Patty Pleasure Center, while earlier alterations include Spider-Man and Shrek. In October 2004, a new thirteenth ice-cream cone shaped piece was added to the original game and was given the name “Brain Freeze”. With the exception of a thin rubber band, all of the pieces in the original game are composed of white plastic. Played on a red table and featuring such pieces as “Funny Bone” and “Water on the Knee” name, FTP, this Milton Bradley surgery game.
ANSWER: Operation

18) At one point in it, God proclaims "let there be Google and let there be Lexisnexis", and its only endnote references how annoying it is to look them up. The paperback edition clarified that an incident in which Helen Thomas is knocked over by Richard Armitage was a joke, while chapters include "I Bitch Slap Bernie Goldberg" and "You Know Who I Don't Like? Ann Coulter". Part of its subtitle led Fox News to unsuccessfully sue the author of, FTP, this Al Franken book whose title was apparently reworked from God's suggestion of "Bearers of False Witness and the False Witness That They Bear".
ANSWER: Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right

19) Quartzsite in this state is home to a monument to Hajji Ali, a Syrian camel handler invited to the U.S. by Jefferson Davis. Other attractions include a statue of a hobo in Buckeye, a recreation of the town of Bedrock in Valle, and two enormously large arrows in the town of Twin Arrows. Also featuring the world’s largest sundial and statue of Kokopelli and the world’s craziest Mormon town, Colorado City, the world’s only teal-arched McDonald’s is in Sedona. Lake Havasu City is home to a transplanted bridge of note, London Bridge and it’s the southwestern part of the Four Corners. FTP, name this U.S. state home to the Grand Canyon.
ANSWER: Arizona

20) Produced by Allied Domecq until Pernod Ricard bought it from them in 2005, its alcohol content was lowered from 26.5 to 20%. An Especial version, formerly only available in duty-free markets, was made widely available in 2002. The main component of a Baby Guinness, along with Grand Mariner and Irish Cream, it makes a B-52, and with vodka and sometimes milk, it makes for Black and White Russians. FTP, name this Mexican coffee-flavored liqueur often used in desserts and a critical component of a Mudslide.
ANSWER: Kahlúa

21) He appeared on an episode of Miami Vice, “The Savage,” and appeared in the Sammo Hung vehicle “Eastern Condors.” His last notable roles were in Oliver Stone’s Heaven and Earth and a healer to Michael Keaton’s dying Bob Jones in “My Life.” He was killed outside his car by three members of the Oriental Lazy Boys gang in 1996 in L.A., but he is more famous for a role in which his character was tied to a tree for trying to drink cow blood. That character finds a Red Cross camp, having been left by Sidney Schanberg in a Roland Joffe film set in his home country. Best known for his portrayal of Dith Pran, name, FTP, this Cambodian doctor and actor, a 1985 Oscar winner.
ANSWER: Dr. Haing S. Ngor

22) Hooter, the Japanese name of a busty character in this game, was changed to Robin in the American version to avoid controversy.  Passing through a cave on Holiday Island turns day into night in this game, and players are able to casually visit all the levels using the Birdman Suit. A replica of Mt. Rushmore with Mario and alternatively Wario on it is in the Little States setting, and unlockable modes include a target game with characters being shot out of a cannon and Skydiving. The Nester-like Lark is also in this game whose main vehicles include the Rocket Belt, Gyrocopter and Hang Glider.  Developed by Paradigm Entertainment name, FTP, this N64 launch-title and flight simulation game.
ANSWER: Pilotwings 64

23) Created by Endemol, it first aired in the Netherlands and has since spread to over 20 other countries. Notable people from other television shows have appeared on it, including Kevin Federline, Annie Duke, John Carpenter, and Kevin Olmstead. Unlike European versions, there are no escapes or doublers, although one can either get more information from his opponents, have an answer eliminated or accept the panel’s answer. FTP, identify this gameshow narrated by Joe Cipriano and hosted by Bob Saget in which a single contestant tests his wits against a multitude of opponents known as “The Mob”.
ANSWER: 1 vs. 100

24) Cameos appearances in this film include supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and Richard Branson being frisked in an airport. It beat the previous record holder for most car rolls, Top Gear, for having the protagonist’s car perform seven during a crash scene. Towards the end of the movie, the hero’s love interest plunges to the bottom of a sinking Venetian building in an elevator. Featuring the terrorist banker, Le Chiffre as a villain, and love interest Vesper Lynd name, FTP, this latest Bond film starring Daniel Craig.
ANSWER: Casino Royale

25) In this game’s 5th chapter, the heroes are faced with restoring a workshop in the volcanic region of Heim Rada in order to rebuild the giant robot, Paznos. Like the previous title, it employs a world-building system, but now events 100 years in the future are affected by the Georama. The main playable characters include Max, a crafty wrench-wielding inventor and Monica, a pink-haired warrior princess from the future. FTP, name this action-RPG game also known as Dark Chronicle, a follow-up to a game about a green-hatted boy named Toan.
ANSWER: Dark Cloud 2 (accept Dark Chronicle before mentioned)

Bonuses:

1) It features the adventures of 10-year-old Timmy Turner and his magical fairy companions. FTPE:
[10] Name this hit Nickelodeon cartoon created by Butch Hartman.
ANSWER: The Fairly Oddparents
[10] The fairy godfather of Timmy and husband of Wanda, this mostly incompetent character has a ‘pet nickel’ named Philip and shares a name with a Seinfeld character.
ANSWER: Cosmo
[10] Timmy is often pursued by this sadistic teacher who constantly attempts to capture Cosmo and Wanda to publicly prove the existence of fairies.
ANSWER: Mr. Denzel Crocker

2) It concerns the quest of Haru and his realization of the ways of his foster community. FTPE:
[10] Identify this 1997 Chris Farley film in which he travels to California and may be the “great white” figure of said community.
ANSWER: Beverly Hills Ninja
[10] One of the featured songs in Beverly Hills Ninja was this 1974 Carl Douglas hit.
ANSWER: “Kung Fu Fighting”
[10] Gemmy makes dancing types of these animals that swing nunchacku to “Kung Fu Fighting.” Canadian art student Deidre LaCarte also created a viral website of these rodents (although not the kung fu kind).
ANSWER: Hamsters

3) Given the ingredients, identify the cocktail that sounds like it could be a person’s name, FTPE.
[10] 1 and 1/2 oz Brandy, 1 oz Dark Crème de Cacao, 1 oz Half-and-Half, 1/4 tsp grated Nutmeg.
ANSWER: Brandy Alexander
[10] 3 parts Vodka, 1 part Galliano, 6 parts orange juice.
ANSWER: Harvey Wallbanger
[10] 2 parts gin, 1 part lemon juice, drizzle of sugar syrup, chilled carbonated water – essentially a gin sour with carbonated water.
ANSWER: Tom Collins

4) Answer the following about the illustrious career of French Stewart, FTPE.
[10] The role he is most well-known for is probably this member of the Solomon family, who turns out to be their communicator on 3rd Rock from the Sun.
ANSWER: Harry
[10] French Stewart played Dr. Earl Dopler in this 2002 film about a group of teens who thwart Henry Gates’ attempts to control the world through the Hypertime Device.
ANSWER: Clockstoppers
[10] French Stewart also provided the voice of one of the titular trio on this short-lived series in which the other two title figures, voiced by James Garner and Alan Cumming, make a bet concerning the fate of the world.
ANSWER: God, the Devil and Bob

5) Answer these questions about Wimbledon 2007, FTPE.
[10] The best match in the first round was played between Carlos Moya and this sentimental British favorite, namesake of a hill on the grounds of Wimbledon. This man won 13-11 in the fifth set.
ANSWER: Tim(othy) Henry Henman
[10] This Frenchwoman lost the first set 6-1 to Justine Henin, but rallied to dispatch the Belgian and reach the final, losing to Venus Williams in straight sets.
ANSWER: Marion Bartoli
[10] Perhaps the biggest surprise in the quarters was Richard Gasquet’s rally from two sets down against this man, the 2004 and 2005 Wimbledon finalist.
ANSWER: Andrew Stephen “Andy” Roddick

6) Identify the following about a certain director and his films, FTPE.
[10] This former Simpsons executive consultant would find commercial film success as the director of the Pixar hits The Incredibles and Ratatouille.
ANSWER: Brad Bird
[10] Brad Bird's first film, this 1999 animated flick featuring the voice of Vin Diesel was loosely based on a 1968 Ted Hughes children’s book.
ANSWER: The Iron Giant
[10] Brad Bird began work in animation under the tutelage of Milt Kahl, one of the members of this group of legendary Disney animators whose worked on classics ranging from Snow White to The Rescuers. 
ANSWER: Disney's Nine Old Men

7) Thanks to the advent of online marketplaces like the Xbox Live Arcade, independent and low budget games are starting to take root on consoles.  Identify some, FTPE.
[10] One of Xbox Live Arcade's most popular original titles, this offshoot of a Project Gotham Racing 2 minigame features simple vector graphics like enemies made up of green boxes and red circles.
ANSWER: Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
[10] Developed by God of War director David Jaffe, this game, similar to Jaffe's other series, Twisted Metal, is one of the best on the Playstation Network.
ANSWER: Calling All Cars
[10] On this Valve digital distribution service you can find Darwinia and Rag Doll Kung Fu as well as Valve's own games like Portal and Half Life 2.
ANSWER: Steam

8) Answer the following about the ongoing mission of STRATA, FTPE.
[10] The likes of Johnny Tambourine, Robot and the title character can all be found on this Adult Swim show.
ANSWER: Saul of the Molemen
[10] Rather than die with a hammer in his hand, this American folk legend ended up becoming a cyborg working for Astromulus Wondor until Saul befriended him.
ANSWER: John Henry
[10] Astromulus Wondor, the leader of the Birdbats, is voiced by this Argentine-American actor whose other voice roles include the Taco Bell Chihuahua and Mr. Weed from Family Guy.
ANSWER: Carlos Alazraqui

9) Identify the following about a certain author, FTPE.
[10] This graduate of the Citadel wrote of sons of military men in both The Great Santini and Lords of Discipline, the latter of which took place at the Citadel-esque South Carolina Military Institute.
ANSWER: Pat Conroy
[10] The title figure of this Pat Conroy novel is Luke, the brother of Tom Wingo.  Luke winds up dead after launching a guerilla campaign against the building of a nuclear facility over his birthplace.
ANSWER: The Prince of Tides
[10] This early Conroy work recounts his experience teaching children on the impoverished Yamacraw Island off the coast of South Carolina.
ANSWER: The Water Is Wide

10) This band was led by three Doroschuk brothers from Montreal. FTPE:
[10] Name this band whose most famous song can be found on the album Rhythm of Youth.
ANSWER: Men Without Hats
[10] This song says that “you can act real rude and totally removed and I can act like an imbecile.” Stefan Doroschuk says it is about nonconformity, not nuclear war or moshing.
ANSWER: “The Safety Dance”
[10] This title track off a 1987 album is introduced by a child saying “Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls,” and in the chorus, the title is preceded by “Everybody tell me have you heard?”
ANSWER: “Pop Goes the World”

11) The best part of Blue Chips was seeing the random NBA hacks that played on the fake college teams. FTPE, answer these questions about the Indiana team:
[10] Geert Hammink, the NBA’s first Dutchman, had one good season at LSU, averaging 15 points and 10 boards in 1992-93 after the departure of this Blue Chips co-star.
ANSWER: Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal
[10] This player is best known for his game-winning shot for the Hoosiers against Syracuse in the 1987 final. He played just twelve minutes for the Spurs in 1988-89, and coached the Cavs after John Lucas was fired.
ANSWER: (Jonathan) Keith Smart
[10] He owed his life to Mike Peplowski, as Peplowski found him after he had been thrown from his car in his rookie season. The seventh pick in 1993 out of Duke, this guard would have four more unremarkable seasons after that incident.
ANSWER: Robert Matthew “Bobby” Hurley

12) Answer the following about Spike Lee movies, FTPE.
[10] This historical documentary is about the 1963 bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham Alabama and its victims.
ANSWER: 4 Little Girls
[10] Damon Wayans portrays Pierre Delacroix, a network programmer who tries to get himself fired by pitching a minstrel show with black homeless street performers in blackface, which becomes a smashing success, in this 2000 Spike Lee Joint.
ANSWER: Bamboozled
[10] Marking the feature film debuts of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez, this 1989 movie looks at the hottest day of the year and the lives of Mookie and Radio Raheem.
ANSWER: Do the Right Thing

13) Adventures in corporate videogame tie-ins, FTPE.
[10] A surprisingly good platformer, this Virgin Interactive game for various 16-bit systems featuring a certain soda mascot loaded with the screen saying “UNCOLA”.
ANSWER: Cool Spot
[10] That nefarious Hamburgler has stolen Ronald McDonald’s magic bag and it’s up to Mick and Mack to get it back in this game. Players collect Golden Arches for bonus points, and to advance to the next level you need to find McDonald Land cards. 
ANSWER: M.C. Kids (or McDonald Land)
[10] Nothing beats advertisements for Ghost Rider on billboards in this game set over 100 years in the future.  While not viewing ads, EU and PAC factions clash in its Conquest and Titan game modes.
ANSWER: Battlefield: 2142

14) It’s current lineup includes Dazzler, Juggernaut, Sage and Nocturne. FTPE:
[10] Identify this United Kingdom-based Marvel superhero group.
ANSWER: Excalibur
[10] The original Excalibur included this X-Man as a member. He is Nocturne’s father in an alternate reality and his major power is notably accompanied by a bamfing noise.
ANSWER: Nightcrawler
[10] Excalibur is led by this hero, who got his powers from Merlyn and Roma via the Amulet of Right and Star Sceptre, and is the fraternal twin of Psylocke.
ANSWER: Captain Britain (or Brian Braddock, prompt on “Brittanic”)

15) Identify the following about the illustrious television career of Pamela Anderson, FTPE.
[10] On V.I.P., Pam played this figurehead of a namesake protection agency.  If it helps jog your memory, she drove a Jaguar XK8 convertible in the first two seasons.
ANSWER: Valerie Irons (accept either name)
[10] This crappy Fox sitcom starred Anderson as Skyler Dayton, a woman who is giving up her hard partying ways to establish a boring life working in a bookstore.
ANSWER: Stacked
[10] Pam also guest starred as Daisy on an episode of Futurama when Fry visits the factory producing this beverage that's "highly addictive!"
ANSWER: Slurm

16) Identify some of these underground hip-hop artists, FTPE.
[10] Now signed to Epitaph, this white rapper and former journalist wrote “Makeshift Patriot” one month after the September 11th attacks.  He has also released the albums, Human the Death Dance and A Healthy Distrust.
ANSWER: Sage Francis (or Paul Francis)
[10] One of the foremost members of the nerdcore movement, his first album, Nerdcore Rising, also names an upcoming documentary on the genre.
ANSWER: MC Frontalot (also accept Damian Hess)
[10] Del Tha Funky Homosapien, whose solo career includes Mistadobalina, was a member of this virtual group where he performed vocals on “Clint Eastwood”.
ANSWER: The Gorillaz

17) It received a bad reputation because of being over budget, despite how much everyone involved enjoyed the film. FTSNOP:
[10] Identify this Elaine May film about two lounge singers who happen upon a four-party Cold War standoff while looking for work in Morocco.
ANSWER: Ishtar
[5/5] For five points each, name the two actors who portrayed said lounge singers.
ANSWER: Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman
[10] After he actually saw the movie, this cartoonist issued his only apology to date for a comic featuring “Hell’s Video Store,” which was entirely stocked with copies of Ishtar.
ANSWER: Gary Larson

18) Answer the following about an internet hero, FTPE.
[10] Using his name as a battlecry, this member of the PALS FOR LIFE guild ran into combat while his guildmates planned their raid in a video entitled “A Rough Go”.
ANSWER: Leeroy Jenkins
[10] A number of the regular gaming folks on this WoW server dislike Leeroy because they’ve got to wait to get online because of all of the dopes who want to talk to him.
ANSWER: Laughing Skull
[10] “A Rough Go” is an example of this burgeoning form of entertainment consisting of videos made entirely from CGI 3-D engines instead of professional animation software.
ANSWER: Machinima

19) Answer these questions about baseball disappointments, FTPE.
[10] This Pirates pitcher finished second in Cy Young voting in 1972, winning 19 games with a 2.49 ERA. In 1973, he went 3-9 with a 9.85 ERA.
ANSWER: Steve Blass
[10] This Tigers starter went 19-9 in 1976 and famously posed with Big Bird on the cover of SI. He pitched only 27 games the rest of his career.
ANSWER: Mark Steven Fidrych
[10] David Clyde went immediately from being selected first in the draft to playing with this team in 1973. He was out of baseball by age 20, and after a brief comeback, was done at 24. This team featured Toby Harrah and Jeff Burroughs that year.
ANSWER: Texas Rangers (accept either)

20) Answer some questions about toys from the 1980s, FTPE.
[10] “Hey man, it’s” this toy that came with a small finger hole and shot right back to your hand, which made walking the dog nigh impossible, despite what commercials said.
ANSWER: Yo-Yo Ball
[10] Also known as the Lolo Ball and the Springbal, this product no longer manufactured by Hasbro features a figure-8 rubber ball locked into a plastic platform that one hopped around on.
ANSWER: Pogo Ball
[10] A success in the ‘80s because of advertising on Nickelodeon, this Tiger Electronics device added a counter in the early ‘90s to keep accurate track of the titular activity.
ANSWER: Skip It

21) Answer the following about the exciting movie career of Kevork Malikyan, FTPE.
[10] The first notable role of Kevork Malikyan, an Armenian actor, was ironically as a Turkish lawyer prosecuting American Billy Hayes, who ends up in Turkish prison in this Oliver Stone-written film.
ANSWER: Midnight Express
[10] Malikyan played Kazim, a person devoted to preventing the seizure of a certain object, and to this end, he unsuccessfully attempts to stop a march from Alexandretta in this film starring Harrison Ford.
ANSWER: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
[10] After a fifteen year slump following The Last Crusade, Malikyan showed up in this film, a remake of a Jimmy Stewart movie, playing an Arab plane crash survivor. In it, Giovanni Ribisi played a nerdy model plane engineer and Dennis Quaid played the pilot.
ANSWER: Flight of the Phoenix

22) It consisted of Suggs, Mike Barson, Lee Thompson, Chris Foreman, Mark Bedford, Daniel Woodgate and Chas Smash. FTPE:
[10] Name this British pop/ska/2 Tone band that saw great success in the 1980s.
ANSWER: Madness
[10] Madness’s biggest hit stateside was this offering originally from The Rise & Fall.
ANSWER: “Our House”
[10] Madness spent 214 weeks on the UK singles chart in the 1980s, which they share with this reggae/pop group named after the Department of Emplyoment’s Unemployment Benefit form for the top spot that decade.
ANSWER: UB40

23) Name some of these foreign-sounding restaurant chains, FTPE.
[10] Taking their name from part of an opera title by Mozart, this restaurant chain offers Smore's deserts in addition to sandwiches, melts, and food cooked in its hearth.
ANSWER: Cosi
[10] The French title of this Boston-based company indicates the quality of its main food item. They also serve wraps and sandwiches and offer a "suburban cafe" experience.
ANSWER: Au Bon Pain
[10] This chain's name is Italian slang for "Joe's Basement". After some of its executives were indicted for fraud, it began introducing Northern Italian meals like Fettuccine Alfredo.
ANSWER: Buca di Beppo

24) Given some food products and a description thereof, name the cuisine which they are part of, FTPE.
[10] Khinkhali, dumplings with meat in them, and khachapuri, a dish topped with bread, cheese, and egg.
ANSWER: Georgia or Sakartvelo
[10] Buuz, dumplings with meat in them, bordzig, a type of grain, and airag, a fermented mare’s milk beverage.
ANSWER: Mongolia
[10] Pelmeni, dumplings with meat in them, solyanka and shchi, two types of soup.
ANSWER: Russia