mighty fine trivia by James Callan
(Sorry for missing Friday’s question. Life made other plans.)
From 1989 to 1993, what movie star owned the town of Braselton, Georgia?
That question, again: What ’90s blockbuster included chapters called “The Bonnie Situation†and “The Gold Watch�
As the Punisher discovered in 1994, druglord “Red” Fever bears an uncanny, hijinks-inspiring resemblance to what iconic American teenager?
That question, again: In Pulp Fiction, what kind of burger gets an enthusiastic endorsement (â€That’s a tasty burger!â€) from Jules? (Hint: Annette Funicello could tell you.)
In Pulp Fiction, what kind of burger gets an enthusiastic endorsement (“That’s a tasty burger!”) from Jules? (No, not “cheeseburger.” I mean where’d it come from.)
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That question, again: What iconic product originally sold by Mennen is available in fragrances including Sweet Strawberry, Berry Blossom, and Pink Crush?
Extra hint: There’s one other fragrance available: Show ▼
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Round 2 at the Old Pequliar on March 3, 2009
Average score: 8.5/10 (14 teams)
1) In 2003 cafeterias in the House of Representatives changed the names of two menu items: French fries and what else?
2) In 2006, the French Minister of Culture awarded the Légion d’honneur to whom, calling him the “French people’s favourite clown”?
3) Although Inspector Clouseau is the star of the Pink Panther films, he’s not actually the Pink Panther. Who or what is?
4) What famous romantic stars in the Looney Tunes shorts “The Cats Bah,” “Odor-Able Kitty,” and “For Scent-imental Reasons”?
5) What fictional family claimed to come from Remulac, a small town in France?
6) What insult coined on The Simpsons and popular with the National Review crowd was dubbed as “singes mangeurs de fromage” on the French version of the show?
7) Immediately after a French taunter says “Fetchez la vache,” what is flung at King Arthur and his knights?
8) What 1974 song by Labelle had a cover version hit the charts in 2001, reviving a famous French come-on?
9) In Pulp Fiction, right before revealing what they call a Big Mac in France, Vincent also notes that in Paris you can buy what beverage at McDonald’s?
10) The French have a reputation for passion, so what do we call the thing they refer to as embrasser avec la langue or rouler une pelle?
1) A title card quoting the American Heritage Dictionary — specifically the definition “A soft, moist, shapeless mass of matter” — kicks off what 1994 crime drama?
2) “Keep on Moppin’ in the Free world” was one of the taglines for what 2001 comedy produced by Happy Madison, Adam Sandler’s production company?
3) The segments “Penthouse Video,” “Bullshit or Not,” “Don ‘No Soul’ Simmons,” and “Murray in Videoland” are all part of what 1987 comedy directed by 5 different people?
4) Kevin Costner’s scenes were cut from The Big Chill. To make up for it, director Lawrence Kasdan gave him a starring role in what 1985 western?
5) What 1998 Sandra Bullock film, directed by Forest Whitaker, spawned a soundtrack that hit #1 in the Billboard country charts?
6) What 1989 film includes Sofia Coppola’s first screenplay credit, and also perhaps Francis Ford Coppola’s worst-reviewed directorial effort?
7) What controversial 1996 film features a main character who shares his name with the author who wrote the 1973 novel the film was based on?
8) What 2000 film, remade as the Bollywood film Awara Paagal Deewana, led to Bruce Willis doing a cameo on Friends?
9) What 1985 film almost starred Ellen Barkin in the title role, until the director cast an up-and-coming pop star to play the part instead?
10) What actor or actress appeared in all 9 of these films?
Average score (19 teams): 4.63 (harder than I’d like)
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