WOB Team Trivia - April 22

Was one or the other ...

The celebration of Hilaire's birthday was a bit of a let down at the end of the night! Ahh ... we are kicking ourselves on the final. We had it and dropped it like Yoda dropping Dooku.

1 Half

Round 1

Comedy: In an Epic Rap Battle in History, Leonardo Da Vinci, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo rapped against what fictional characters? A: TMNT (Correct).

Celebrity Rap Sheet: In 2004, what celebrity went to prison for insider trading on her company M Clone? A: Marth Stewart. (Correct)

Music Moments: The USPTO told this rap artist she could not patent the word 'Occur' because it was in common usage? A: Cardi B (Correct).

Round 2

Science: In ecology, what is the term for any rain that has a pH of less than 5.4? A: Acid Rain (Correct)

Mountains: The highest mountain in Japan -- Mt Fuji -- is located on which Japanese isle? A: Honshu (Correct)

Literature: What literary book has in it chapters that include the 'Twister', 'Poppies' and 'Going Home'? A: Wizard of Oz (Correct).

Round 3

International Gov: Who did Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela replace as President in 2013? A: Chauvin (Incorrect. Correct: Chavez)

Canada: What province in Canada is the most Southern? A: Ontario (Correct)

College Basketball: True or False: This year's NCAA tournament was the 1st time all #1 seeds made it to the final four? A: True (Incorrect. Correct: False).

Halftime: Alphabet games. Give the answer which contains a NATO alphabet call sign in it. It is ok if you ONLY give the call sign.

1. 1989 Movie starring Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone. A: Tango & Cash - Correct

2. Puerto Rican rapper born Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez. A: Oscar - Incorrect. Correct: Daddy Yankee

3. Veal cutlet dish with crab and bearnaise sauce . A: Bravo - Incorrect. Correct: Veal Oscar

4. Brazilian supermodel and prior Victoria Secret Angel. A: Indigo - Incorrect. Correct - Adriana Lima

We were crushed by the halftime Qs. Really not in our wheelhouse. Sitting in 3rd place, back by 8 points.

2 Half

Round 1

Shakespeare: In what Shakespeare play do you find the famous line: "? A: Henry 4th (Correct)

Movie Roles: Christian Bale, Mel Brooks and Val Kilmer all played what Biblical character? A: Joseph. (Incorrect. Correct: Moses)

Poets: What 20th C Poet had the first names of Wystan Hugh? A: WH Auden (Correct)

Round 2

Science: What is the lightest metal on the Periodic Table of Elements? A: Lithium (Correct)

Lakes: Located 50 miles from a state capital and with an inflow from the Missouri River, in what state can you find Lake Sakakawea? A: Kansas (Incorrect. Correct: N. Dakota)

Late Night TV: What future SNL cast member originally appeared on Conan O'Brien's late night talk show as the little sister of Andy Richter? A: Amy Poehler (Correct)

Round 3

Classic Rock: What Queen song is the question asked "Are you ready? Hey are you ready for this? Are you on the edge of your seat? A: Another one bites the dust (Correct)

Politics: What party, founded in 1869, is still actively promoting temperance and in 2024 received all 1,100 votes for their Presidential Candidate in the State of Arkansas? A: Razorback Party (Incorrect. Correct: Prohibition Party).

Colleges and Universities: Of the 10 California state universities, which one comes alphabetically 1st? A: UC - Berkeley (Correct).

We gamely made up ground and were in 2nd place only 2 points back.

Final: Movie Box Office

Only 5 films in history grossed over $100M in their opening day. Three of them were Marvel movies. From what other franchise were the other two?

A: Avatar. Incorrect. Correct - Star Wars. Surprisingly, no one got this. We no wisely wagered the full amount. Had we only bet 3 to cover a 1st place 0 bet, we would have won Most went Avatar. Our team was divided on Star Wars and Avatar. C'est La Vie. Next Week!