Sanford Packet-Georgetown & Shawn Pickrell 1. Through September 21, Aston Villa was leading the 20 team pack with a 4-0-2 record, and Southampton was winless in six games. Derby County and Liverpool followed Aston Villa in the standings, while perennial power Arsenal was fifth and Manchester United was tenth in, for 10 points, what soccer league? *ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE (must mention English in some shape or form.) 2. Entertainment Weekly describes its bright spot as the blossoming relationship between the main character and her Chilean neighbor, played by Bruce Campos. At least it is mildly mediocre, as opposed to Union Square, which was godawful. Thus is described, for 10 points, what television show, which debuted Thursday on NBC? *JESSE 3. Ice Cube appears as a creepy stripclub patron. Jamie Foxx appears as the DJ, and Bernie Mac is the club owner. For 10 points, this describes what movie where LisaRaye makes her debut as an erotic dancer trying to make ends meet? *THE PLAYERS CLUB 4. Todd Wilkins. Bruce Patman. Lila Fowler. Jade Wu. Yes, all of these are characters we have come to love, along with Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, in, for 10 points, what endless series of books created by Francine Pascal, intended for teenage girls? *SWEET VALLEY (Elementary, Twins, High, University, etc.) *NOTE TO READER: I wrote this entirely out of memory. A Pickrell trash packet would not be 100% complete without a teenybopper book question. 5. In the episode Q Who, Q arranged a meeting between this race and the Enterprise. In The Best of Both Worlds, they attacked the Federation. Hugh, a young member of this race, was reprogrammed and sent back to join their society. In First Contact, they travel backward in time and eliminate the Federation. For 10 points, what is this race that travels around the galaxy in cube-shaped ships? *the BORG 6. This show first aired on Saturday mornings in 1969, and the main character, a brown dog, is visiting Zombie Island in a 1998 straight-to-video film. The Haunted House Hang-Up, That's Snow Ghost, Mystery Mask Mix-Up and What the Hex is Going On are episodes of, for 10 points, what television show where Fred, Velma, Daphne and Shaggy joined forces with the title character? *SCOOBY-DOO, (Where are you?) 7. The aliens that supported Clinton for President in 1992 have apparently switched parties, according to the Weekly World News. They now support, for 10 points, what outspoken conservative, who met his third wife Marta over the Internet, whose radio show has millions of viewers between noon and 3 pm Mondays through Fridays? *Rush LIMBAUGH 8. Coach Jim Lewis was fired at midseason for his team's poor record, but replacement Cathy Parsons didn't do much better. Such was the season of, for 10 points, what basketball team, which nonetheless led the WNBA in attendance despite having by far the worst record in professional basketball history? *WASHINGTON MYSTICS 9. "I always made a quality piece of crap," the main character of this movie says before getting tangled with Russian mobsters, rogue CIA agents and random baddies. Making imitation designer clothing in Hong Kong was never so dangerous. This describes, for 10 points, what latest movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme? *KNOCK OFF 10. November 3 is the release date for Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, the sophomore album from a singer whose first album sold 16 million copies. For 10 points, who is this singer, whose single, Uninvited, will not be on the album, most famous around the world for Jagged Little Pill? *Alanis MORISSETTE 11. The numbers 0 through 9. The letters D,S and R. Wild cards of two varieties. The colors red, green, blue and yellow. This describes the cards used in, for 10 points, what popular card game, where a Spanish word must be uttered upon having only one card? *UNO 12. The first episode of this variety show, aired on June 20, 1948, featured Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein. The last show, on June 6, 1971, featured Sid Caesar, Carol Channing and Gladys Knight and the Pips. For 10 points, what was this CBS show, where in 1956, Elvis Presley debuted, but was only shown from the waist up? *the ED SULLIVAN SHOW 13. That's because there's a delicious ray of sunshine in every drop! I'm full of nature's goodness. What's with you guys? I'm full of vitamins and minerals! These are lines uttered by the talking dot in Sprite's commercial parody, advertising what fictional citrus drink? *SUN FIZZ 14. The gates were opened, and Sham provided him an early challenge, but fell behind about halfway through the race. He maintained a blistering pace, running the 1 1/2 miles in 2 minutes, 24 seconds, a record that still stands at Belmont Park, winning by 30 lengths -- a sixteenth of a mile. This was 1973 Belmont Stakes won by, for 10 points, what horse that won the Triple Crown and was known as 'Big Red?' *SECRETARIAT 15. It was presented to Lord Vader shortly after the battle of Yavin. It was the first Super Star Destroyer, eight times as large as the Imperial Star Destroyers. For 10 points, what is this ship with over 600 fighters and support ships and 38,000 troops, Darth Vader's personal flagship? *the EXECUTOR 16. They are dumping their retro-60s schtick for their next album, Gran Turismo. Lead singer Nina Persson says they want to try something new. For 10 points, what is this Swedish band that hit big with a retro groove in First Band on the Moon? *THE CARDIGANS 17. Apparently, this convicted murderer wanted a sex change in the 1960s, but chickened out at the last minute. In his rage and anger, he turned to killing people, using mailbombs for their greater difficulty in tracing him. For 10 points, who is this man, eventually turned in by his brother, the Luddite mailbomber and most famous resident of Lincoln, Montana? *Ted KACZYNSKI (prompt on the Unabomber) 18. The opening bars of this song, the only Stateside hit for Kevin Rowlands and his group, are from a traditional Irish song, "Believe me, if all those endearing young charms." The opening verse is about a 1950s heartthrob named Johnny Ray, and toward the end, the singer asks his sweetheart to "take off everything." For 10 points, what is this song, the only hit for Dexy's Midnight Runners? *COME ON EILEEN 19. The Weekly World News has for the past several years put an attractive pinup in a bikini on page 5. This follows the British tabloids' practice of placing an attractive pinup without a top on, for 10 points, what page of the newspaper? *PAGE 3 20. "Whitman is so rich that one must read him like one tastes a fine wine or good cigar -- take it in, roll it around in your mouth, and savor it." A literary critic? Nope, for 10 points, who was the contemporary American figure that wrote those words, commenting on a gift of Leaves of Grass she received from her paramour? *Monica LEWINSKY 21. Ben, Kiki, Julie, Jody, Leon and Skye are the humans. A dog named Nuzzle and a cat named Sizzle can talk, but only to each other. The "Place Police" make occasional appearances, and appear to be human. This describes, for 10 points, what PBS children's television show? *PUZZLE PLACE 22. Athletic Director Doug Dickey said that the win is worth more than any cost involved, but hopes students do not cause another $25,000 of damage to his home stadium. Defeating Florida is always a big deal, but Neyland Stadium at, for 10 points, what university was torn apart after Florida was defeated, 20-17, in overtime? *TENNESSEE-Knoxville 23. A Streetcar Named Desire, Viva Zapata, Julius Caesar, On the Waterfront, Sayonara, The Godfather and Last Tango in Paris. Oh yes, and The Island of Dr. Moreau. These are all films, for 10 points, that have starred what actor? *Marlon BRANDO 24. Toe Blake was the coach. Jacques Plante, the goalie, was the first goalie to wear a face mask. Maurice Richard, known as 'The Rocket,' was the leading goal scorer. This was part of the lineup of, for 10 points, what team, the only NHL team to win five consecutive Stanley Cups? *MONTREAL CANADIENS 25. Jimmy Gulzar is little-known to us now. On September 13, however, he gained his 15 minutes of fame by marrying, for 10 points, what 23-year-old who is known as 'Scary Spice?' *Melanie BROWN (MEL B is acceptable.) 26. For 10 points, what name is shared by a method KFC uses to cook its chickens and a method of fantasy baseball, where participants create a fantasy team and receive points based on how well their team members perform? *ROTISSERIE 27. One hundred statues were completed, 150 were left unfinished. Their top pieces of red stone have fallen off. They are of small-bodied, large-headed, long-eared, naked men. This describes the statuary on, for 10 points, what island, 2,000 miles to the west of Chile? *EASTER Island Bonuses: 1. The Minnesota Vikings claim that they have the strongest trio of wide receivers in the NFL. FTP each, name their three main receivers. Cris CARTER, Randy MOSS, Jake REED 2. For a true trash bonus, answer the following questions about Monica S. Lewinsky's testimony as quoted by the Starr Report, for the stated number of points, with a ten point deduction for unnecessary crudeness (Moderator: use discretion): a. For five points, how many sexual encounters did the president and Ms. Lewinsky have? Ten b. For five points, how many sexual encounters did they have before having their first "lengthy and personal conversation"? Six c. For five points, what did the president say after tasting the notorious cigar? "It tastes good." d. For five points, one of the presents Ms. Lewinsky gave the president was an E-mail describing the effects of chewing what before performing oral sex? ALTOIDS e. FTP, without getting obscene and using unisex terms, identify five of the six areas with which a person must come into contact to engage in sexual relations, according to the definition used in the Jones deposition: Genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks (or reasonable synonyms) 3. Most Dr. Who bonus questions ask you to name the actors who have played the Doctor. As naming the actors who played his companions would be impossible save for freaks like me, identify the following companions for five points each: a. The three companions to serve under the third Doctor, Jon Pertwee. LIZ Shaw, JO Grant, SARAH JANE Smith b. The Doctor's granddaughter SUSAN c. The two companions to serve under the sixth Doctor, Colin Baker PERI (Perpugilliam Brown), MEL (Melanie) 4. For ten points each, identify the following actresses from a list of their movies: a. Pretty In Pink, Cocktail, Showgirls, Palmetto Gina GERSHON b. Commando, Double Dragon: The Movie, Poison Ivy II Alyssa MILANO c. Let It Ride, Liar Liar, Bride of Chucky Jennifer TILLY 5. Answer the following questions about Cal Ripken's recently-completed consecutive games streak, FTP each. a. In how many consecutive games did Ripken play? 2,632 b. Name the third baseman to fill in for him on September 20, 1998. Ryan MINOR c. Identify the player who currently holds the longest consecutive games streak, at 327 (as of 9/21/98). Albert BELLE 6. FTP each, identify the song off of Nirvana's album Nevermind given a lyric: a. "Well I swear that I don't have a gun, no I don't have a gun." COME AS YOU ARE b. "I've got this friend you see, makes me feel that I wanted more than I could steal." LOUNGE ACT c. "It's okay to eat fish, 'cuz they don't have any feelings." SOMETHING IN THE WAY 7. For fifteen points each, see if you can identify the lesser-known person in the following groups: a. Keanu Reeves played Ted of course, but, FTP, who played Bill? Alex WINTERS b. FTP, who was the Bosom Buddy not to win two consecutive Best Actor Oscars later in his career? Peter SCOLARI (The David Hyde Pierce of the 80's!) c. Everyone knows Bronson Pinchot's meteoric rise to fame began with his role on ABC's Perfect Strangers. FTP, identify the actor to portray the other perfect stranger. Mark LINN-BAKER 8. In this season's season premiere of the Simpsons, Homer invented five things. For five points each and a five point bonus for all, name them. Electric hammer, Makeup gun, Sports chair (Easy chair / Toilet), Everythings OK alarm, and extra legs to keep a chair from falling over when it tips back (accept reasonable descriptions) 9. And now it's time for everybody's favorite: a pro wrestling question. The Nation is one of the premier teams today in the WWF. Since Kama is no longer on the team, it now has only five members. For five points plus five for all correct, name them. THE ROCK, OWEN HART, D-LO BROWN, MARK HENRY, THE GODFATHER 10. FTP each, identify the writer upon whose novels the following movies were based: a. Jackie Brown Elmore LEONARD b. Schindler's List Thomas KENEALLY c. Silence of the Lambs Thomas HARRIS 11. For fifteen points each, identify the nearest city to the following landmarks. You will get five points if you can identify the state given the city: a. The Cadillac Ranch (15) AMARILLO (5) TEXAS b. Parade of Presidents Wax Museum (15) KEYSTONE (5) SOUTH DAKOTA 12. The Tick is often helped by some of the city's other sidekicks, but some of the most useless are the Civic Minded 5. For five points each and an additional five point bonus for all correct, name them. Jungle Janet, 4-Legged Man, Captain Mucilage, Carpeted Man, Feral Boy 13. The NFC East has recently become a haven for second- and third-string quarterbacks. FTP each, identify the following stellar mediocrities and their teams: a. This quarterback finally got his shot at starting in 1997 when his team's first two quarterbacks -- Ty Detmer and Rodney Peete (in no particular order) -- played horrendously. Bobby HOYING, Philadelphia EAGLES b. This former Hoosier had served as his team's third-stringer since 1995. Before this season, he had thrown one pass -- an incomplete one. Hew got the start in the second game of this season after the first two QB's were injured. Trent GREEN, Washington REDSKINS c. When Troy Aikman went out with a four- to eight-week injury, he bequeathed the starting role to this man. Jason GARRETT, Dallas COWBOYS 14. For fifteen points each, identify the band given the unique album title: a. Super-sado-masochistic-expialidotious ELVIS HITLER b. Superfuzz Bigmuff MUDHONEY 15. We all know that rap artists are often instrumental in popularizing certain clothing labels or designers. While we may remember the Run DMC/Adidas connection best, rap legend LL Cool J seems to have taken this phenomenon to a new level, mentioning specific designers in several of his biggest hits. Given LL lyrics relating to designer clothing, name the song for ten points each. a. I want a girl with extensions in her hair/Bamboo earrings at least two pair/A Fendi bag and a bad attitude/ That's all I need to get me in a good mood Answer: AROUND THE WAY GIRL b. Baby girl was draped in Chanel/Said she loved Tupac but hates the LL Answer: PHENOMENON c. How ya doing Miss?/ My name is L I'm from Queens/ I heard about your man he likes to lace you with cream/ Dolce&Gabbana Moschino with Donna Jeans Answer: LOUNGIN' (All World Remix) 16. Whether it was during the heavy-on-the-mascara "Look What the Cat Dragged In" phase or the more natural "Open Up and Say Ah" period, the boys from Poison provided listeners with "Nothing But a Good Time." You'll receive five points apiece plus a five point bonus for all correct if you can name all four of Poison's ORIGINAL members. Answers: Rikki ROCKET Bret MICHAELS CC DEVILLE Bobby DALL 17. We realize that many college students have a tendency to neglect their laundry. For those of you who don't, you'll receive five points for each question you can answer about these laundry aids and detergents. A. This detergent is known as the Stain Lifter Answer: ALL B. This detergent sponsors the Show and Smell challenge Answer: GAIN C. If it's got to be clean, it's got to be this detergent Answer: TIDE D. This product cleans bad smells out of fabrics for good Answer: FEBREZE E. It's easy to have it all with this fabric softener Answer: DOWNY F. This detergent helps preserve colors so you can wash again and again and again Answer: CHEER 18. The latest rage in the beverage industry is from an unlikely source. The same people who've been bringing us that infamous blend of vegetable juices are now reaping the rewards from their lucrative foray into the land of fruit. By blending carrot juice with yummy fruit favorites, the Campbell's soup company has created a juice blend which provides 100% of the daily recommended allowances of both Vitamins A and C. a. For five points, name the product. Answer: V8 SPLASH b. V8 Splash comes in four flavors. For five points apiece, name them. Answer: TROPICAL Blend, BERRY Blend, CITRUS Blend, STRAWBERRY KIWI 19. How well do you know your prescription drugs? For 15 points each give the brand name of the drug after a brief description. a. This cream, created by 3M, promises to combat the burning, loneliness, embarrassment and shame caused by genital warts. Answer: ALDARA b. This brand of oral contraceptive has been shown to reduce the occurrence of some types of acne and is thus being prescribed by dermatologists and gynecologists alike Answer: ORTHO-TRI-CYCLEN 20. Have you colored your hair lately? If you have, or if you've just gotten lost in a drug store, you probably know that there are many different products out there. You'll receive five points apiece if you can name the manufacturer given the product. a. Natural Instincts CLAIROL b. Casting L'OREAL c. Belle Color Laboratorie GARNIER d. Excellence L'OREAL e. Revitalique CLAIROL f. Color Stay REVLON 21. It's premiere week! Given a description of a new series from the Washington Post's TV Week and the network on which it appears, name the new show for five points apiece. a. The trials and tribulations of a New York patriarch who lives with his large family in a small house (CBS) KING OF QUEENS b. Two friends, a male lawyer and a female designer, share an apartment (NBC) WILL AND GRACE c. A former opera star returns to the family's California winery (NBC) ENCORE! ENCORE! d. A free-wheeling private detective returns to LA after a 20-year absence and gets a new partner (CBS) BUDDY FARO e. An Asian police officer fights crime in Los Angeles (CBS) MARTIAL LAW f. An inside look at a nightly cable program, its anchors and theirco-workers (ABC) SPORTS NIGHT 22. Wake up in the morning, gotta shake the feeling, I've gotta face a day at school. In perhaps their finest contribution to Western civilization, our good friends north of the border provided us with Degrassi High. Prove your Degrassi knowledge by identifying the character after a brief description. Five points apiece. a. Played by Pat Mastroianni, this character would be lost without his signature grey hat. JOEY Jeremiah b. While he was mild mannered during his days at Degrassi Junior High, the death of his parents in a freak drunk driving accident lead to this character's often selfish behavior WHEELS c. Along with Wheels and Joey, he was the third member of the Zits. A straight-A student and athlete, he was everyone's favorite gangly Degrassi-ite SNAKE d. Also a straight-A student, this character is best known as Joey's long-time girlfriend, despite her brief realtionship with Claude (Clohd) CAITLIN e. Degrassi's favorite twins, their seemingly perfect relationship became marred when one twin becomes pregnant after a wild summer and gets an abortion HEATHER and ERICA 23. (30) Answer these questions about America's favorite Mormon. Touted as the comeback of the decade in 1989, Donny Osmond was also referred to in that year by Newsweek magazine as a Phoenix, "rising above the flames to be even better than before." a. This acclaim was due to the release of, for ten points, what Capitol Records album? DONNY OSMOND b. The first single from Donny Osmond, this song reached #2 on the Billboard chart and #1 in sales SOLDIER OF LOVE c. The album's second single, this song didn't fare quite as well as Soldier, but because of it we did get to see Donny in a video SACRED EMOTION