TRIVIA!

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Current Events!

5 questions

1 point each

1. Last week Madison Cawthorn spoke of GOP coke-induced orgies - this week another vocal freshman HoR R called 3 GOP senators pro-pedophile for supporting KBJ's SC nomination. Who is this rising star of the Republican party?

2. A class action lawsuit was filed against what fast food restaurant, claiming it falsely advertises the size of its food? Isn't that what advertising is supposed to do, mislead people into buying crap they don't want/need?

3. In more food news, what 125-year old snack food is putting a new mascot named Jill on is packaging to recognize women in sports?

4. Let's not talk about Monday's game - Saturday's was far better - but Sunday's was pretty good too - what school (with a contextually ironic mascot) won the Women's basketball tournament?

5. This 255-foot superyacht valued at more than $99 million and belonging to a Russian oligarch was the first yacht impounded by the US that's owned by a sanctioned oligarch. It was seized Monday on behalf of US by authorities of what country, where the boat is docked?

Review your Current Events round answers:

1. Last week Madison Cawthorn spoke of GOP coke-induced orgies - this week another vocal freshman HoR R called 3 GOP senators pro-pedophile for supporting KBJ's SC nomination. Who is this rising star of the Republican party?

2. A class action lawsuit was filed against what fast food restaurant, claiming it falsely advertises the size of its food? Isn't that what advertising is supposed to do, mislead people into buying crap they don't want/need?

3. In more food news, what 125-year old snack food is putting a new mascot named Jill on is packaging to recognize women in sports?

4. Let's not talk about Monday's game - Saturday's was far better - but Sunday's was pretty good too - what school (with a contextually ironic mascot) won the Women's basketball tournament?

5. This 255-foot superyacht valued at more than $99 million and belonging to a Russian oligarch was the first yacht impounded by the US that's owned by a sanctioned oligarch. It was seized Monday on behalf of US by authorities of what country, where the boat is docked?

MYSTERY ROUND

Butterflies and moths

I'll ask about these, you give me an answer.

For example, if I ask What's the better-known name for subspecies Danaus plexippus plexippus whose southern migration from September to October sees 500,000 of them go from Canada and US to Central Mexico?

You would answer Monarch butterfly

1. The Death's Head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos) is featured on posters for and in scenes from what movie that swept all 5 major Oscar categories?

2. Name the concept from chaos theory used or mentioned in The Terminator, Back to the Future, Groundhog Day, The Simpsons, Scrubs, Ugly Betty, Jurassic Park, Dr. Who, The Amazing World Of Gumball and others.

3. Name the category-fitting title character from the fourth (1964) in a series of Japanese monster films?

4. What pop diva released an album titled Butterfly which included the song Honey, her 12th number one hit in 1997?

5. Name the cryptid described as a \'large flying man with ten-foot wings\'

6. Also called a Continental Toy Spaniel, what breed of dog is given the French word for butterfly, as its ears resemble one?

Review your Mystery round answers:

1. The Death's Head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos) is featured on posters for and in scenes from what movie that swept all 5 major Oscar categories?

2. Name the concept from chaos theory used or mentioned in The Terminator, Back to the Future, Groundhog Day, The Simpsons, Scrubs, Ugly Betty, Jurassic Park, Dr. Who, The Amazing World Of Gumball and others.

3. Name the category-fitting title character from the fourth (1964) in a series of Japanese monster films?

4. What pop diva released an album titled Butterfly which included the song Honey, her 12th number one hit in 1997?

5. Name the cryptid described as a \'large flying man with ten-foot wings\'

6. Also called a Continental Toy Spaniel, what breed of dog is given the French word for butterfly, as its ears resemble one?

MUSIC ROUND

Name the song title and artist - 1 point each

And name the theme that permeates these songs for a bonus point

Song 1

Song 2

Song 3

Song 4

Song 5

Song 6

What is the theme that permeates through all six of the songs?

Review your Music round answers:

PICTURE ROUND

Insects

I'll show an insect, you tell me what it is.

For example, what's this insect?
Answer: The Tick

Picture 1

Picture 2

Picture 3 - Largest beetle in the world (7.5 inches) - can carry up to 100 times their body mass

Picture 4

Picture 5 - One's DC; the other's Marvel. Same name...

Picture 6

Review your Picture round answers:

GENIUS ROUND

Hard questions from all over

2 points each

1. For one point each, name the 4 US Presidents that have received a Nobel Peace Prize?

2. What 2-word bread and cheese dish that originated overseas is misnamed in a couple ways? Its first word (designating where it comes from ie Buffalo wings) isn't where it comes from but likely a slight for the place - to call it frugal or substandard - and the second word (which has 2 variations) implies it has an odd meat in the the dish, which it doesn't.

3. What French artist who developed an affinity for brothels and prostitutes(subject matter for many of his works along with Moulin Rouge posters) was also a devoted alcoholic that hollowed out his walking cane and kept it filled with (likely) absinthe (or other liquor)?

4. The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program has been handed out for game/talent shows since 2003. RuPaul's Drag Race and The Voice have won four times each. What show has won 10 times?

5. What is the name of the most famous centaur in Greek mythology? He was a tutor of the god of medicine Asklepios and the heroes Hercules, Achilles and Jason. His name may sound like (is one letter off) the banner at the bottom of news casts.

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