Sanford Packet-Penn (Magnificent Bastards) 1.He invented, among other things, a prototype death ray, the gambletron 2000 and an autodialer that, when prompted, would sprout wheels and return to him on command. Using his knowledge of Chaos theory, he predicted that the robots in Itchy and Scratchyland would go berserk. He possesses advanced degrees that let him theorize the hypothetical ÒThird DimensionÓ when Homer Simpson is accidentally trapped within it. FTP, name the most preeminent (and perhaps only) Scientist in Springfield. Answer: Professor John _FRINK_ 2. Caught, Timed out, Handling the Ball, Run Out, Hitting the Ball twice, Bowled, Obstructing the Field, Stumped, Leg before Wicket and a Hit Wicket are the ten ways to get out in what sport? Answer: _CRICKET_ (Accept ways to get out in Cricket on an early Buzz) 3."Psychopaths kill for no reason. I kill for money. It's a Job." "Sir, the gods want you to go to your high school reunion, and they want you to delete someone while you're there." In addition to these quotes, this movie also served up the tagline "Even a hit man deserves a second shot." FTP, name this movie, the love story of Debbie Newberry and Martin Blank. Answer: _GROSSE POINTE BLANK_ 4.Heather Faulknier may have felt a small twinge of relief when her groom showed up in a conservative dark suit. But two weeks ago, in a conservative Jewish Ceremony, Heather Faulkner married FTP what man, whoÕs days of cross-dressing and biting women are hopefully now past? Answer: Marv _ALBERT_ 5.It's origin traces back to 1734, when a breakfast cook in London's Lower East Side accidentally pounded the wrong item with his meat tenderizer. The cook found that the resulting indentations held butter and syrup really well. He got up, excited by his discovery, to tell his wife, whereupon he slipped on the floor, broke his neck, and died instantly. His wife, knowing that she had a good thing going, sold the new food to an entrepreneur named James Shoney, who became rich marketing it to the world. Thus was born, FTP, what tasty breakfast item, which is now made in an infinite variety of styles, including the giant Belgian varieties? Answer: _WAFFLES_ 6.Their roots were as Red Squadron, where they were initially assigned to fly escort for a slower group of bombers. When the bombers failed, one of the squadron members took the initiative, maneuvering down a trench and successfully destroying their main objective. This incident, during the battle of Yavin, gave the squadron its reputation for succeeding against impossible odds. A few years later, itÕs commander left the squadron to find his old masterÕs master. Command was then passed to the very capable Wedge Antilles, where it has remained ever since. FTP, name this squadron, famous for fighting at the battles of Hoth and Endor, to name just a few. Answer: _ROGUE_ Squadron 7. These experiments were the CIA's pioneering studies of lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD; usually on unwitting targets. . The CIA was intrigued by the drug, and harbored hopes that acid or a similar drug could be used to clandestinely disorient and manipulate target foreign leaders. (Especially Fidel Castro). They also poured millions of dollars into studies probing literally dozens of methods of influencing and controlling the mind. FTP, give the code name of this Program, the government's first investigation into Mind control. Answer: _MK ULTRA_ 8. It actually works because of an imbalance in force called the Magnus effect. The Second and Middle Fingers should be across two seams. Spin Is given by applying pressure with the middle finger while flicking the wrist downward. It should be thrown at a 90 degree angle, with the palm facing in toward you. This is how you throw, FTP, what baseball Pitch? Answer: _CURVEBALL_ 9.When Tyberius Walker and Morris Clay aren't hanging out at the Jupiter Too bar, they are cruising, with the help of their trusty computer babe, Loquatia. It's a good thing that Loquatia is there, otherwise they might lose control of their space hoopty as they fly through space. FTP, name this short-lived UPN sitcom. Answer: _HOMEBOYS IN OUTER SPACE_ 10. Oddly enough, in a movie where Jackie Chan is supposed to be fighting for America, he seems to spend a lot of time in Australia. This movie ,may contain some of the best Jackie Chan action Sequences ever, including a Skimobile chase, swimming with sharks, a fight on the ledges of an australian hotel, and the infamous Ladder Scene. FTP, name this movie, where Jackie helps the CIA to fight a madman with a nuclear weapon. Answer: Jackie Chan's _FIRST STRIKE_ 11.After his music career flopped, this former Special Forces Medic wrote a series of books about a character named Casca Longinius, who is cursed by Christ to wander the earth as the Eternal Mercenary. This is not a far cry from the song that he called "A Curse upon my soul." His song, written with a tune borrowed from a German March, was the fastest selling single in RCA history, making him the first (and possibly only) 1960Õs war hero in American history. FTP, name this writer/singer of "The Ballad of the Green Berets." Answer: Sgt. Barry _SADLER_ 12. You have no choice. You have no voice. The New Order Nation has taken over and everything you like is wrong. Videogames, television, and especially music are all illegal and STRICTLY FORBIDDEN! The game starts as you travel to the Club X, but realize that something has gone horribly wrong. You proceed to fight the forces of the New Order Nation, using your gun, Laserdiscs, and Skull bombs. FTP, what game am I talking about, in which your final mission is to rescue Aerosmith? Answer: _REVOLUTION X_ 13. When first test marketed by Kraft in 1952, housewives reported 1,304 uses for it. It blended mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, the preservative power of sorbic acid, and the distinctive school-bus-orange color of Food Dye #A001M. It also contained American Mozzarella, Munster, and Gouda cheeses to make a Junk food wholly unsurpassed in all of history up to that point. FTP, name this Òcheese,Ó created in the grand tradition of its predecessor, Velveeta. Answer: _CHEEZ WHIZ_ 14. Their Network Television Debut, a CBS Halloween Special, aired on October 27, 1995. The reviews were great, but the ratings were lousy, so they weren't renewed. Contrary to popular belief, they were not canceled by MTV, but decided as a group to leave. Their comedy included sketches about hunting muppets, and spraying the pope with waste oil, as well as characters with catchphrases like "I'm Outa Heeeeeeeeeeere." and "I wanna dip my balls in it!" Three Members, Michael Ian Black, Kerri Kenney, and Tom Lennon, currently star in Viva Variety, on comedy central. FTP, name this sketch comedy troupe. Answer: _THE STATE_ 15. Born in 1909 in Hobart, Tasmania, he worked as a Shipping clerk, a sailor, and a columnist for the Sidney Bulletin before making movies. He ended his alcoholic life in 1959, just after making the horrible "Cuban Rebel Girls" where he played himself as he supposedly helped Fidel Castro win the Revolution. FTP, name this man,some of who's better remembered films were "Captain Blood" and "The Adventures of Robin Hood." Answer: Errol _FLYNN_ 16. Brothers abound in professional sports. In the 1980 season, one pair of brothers became very famous in their chosen sport of hockey. Tony played for the Blackhawks, as a goalie. Phil played as a center for the New York Rangers. FTP, give the shared surname of these two brothers. Answer: _ESPOSITO_ 17. This man has recorded mystical soundtrack scores for movies like the Karate Kid (I & II), and the Theme for the Venezuelan soap opera "Ciao Christiana." He took up the instrument that he is famous for because of a lack of Accordion teachers in his native Romania. He has sold nearly 20 million CDs and Tapes, and has 33 platinum discs. Most of these have been through television commercials. FTP, name this most famous player of the world's oldest instrument, the Master of the Pan Flute. Answer: Gheorghe _ZAMFIR_ 18. He said that Lucille Ball looked like a ÒHalloween Trick without the treat,Ó and that Elizabeth Taylor in tight clothes looked like ÒA chain of link sausages.Ó In 1960, he drew up the first of his famous lists for American Weekly. Even he couldnÕt predict how much impact that his critical list would have, even to this day. FTP, name this man, creator of the first Worst Dressed List. Answer: Mr. Richard _BLACKWELL_ (Mr. Blackwell is also acceptable.) 19. This landmark will always remain in my memory as the place where I spent a few hours coming back from Myrtle Beach. I did go to the fireworks shop, and took a picture of me riding the giant Paiper Mache Jackalope. I did not, however, get my companions to stay and play at Golf of Mexico. I guess I'll have to go back sometime. At least I can follow the signs from as far away as Delaware. FTP, what place am I talking about, situated on the North and South Carolina borders? Answer: _SOUTH OF THE BORDER_ 20. From 1890 to 1950, when it was trademarked, dozens of manufacturers came up with their versions of the "Wonderful talking Board." No other single mass-produced item quite captures the imagination of the American public like this Item. Is it just a toy as many claim, or is it a portal to the spirit realm where one may find the answers to life's many mysteries? I Don't know, but maybe If we close our eyes, and let our hands guide us.....FTP, name this "game", who's trademarked name comes from a combination of the German and French words for Yes. Answer: _OUIJA_ 21.He was drafted by the Colts out of Stanford in 1983, but refused to play for them. He moved to his Chosen team and started 10 games that year. He started 5 before he was replaced by Steve De Berg, and 5 more after DeBerg was injured. I suppose It's not what you would expect from the most Touted Rookie Since Joe Namath. But, he did live up to his promise eventually, becoming only the third player in NFL history to throw for more than 45,000 yards, and having the most victories of all time by a starting quarterback. FTP, name this Denver Bronco, who was also suspected of being Eric Cartman's father. Answer: John _ELWAY_ 22. When he won an Emmy in 1986, he was heard to say ÒI Feel Four Feet Tall!Ó He would also win two other Emmys for the same show. Besides the Sitcom that he is most famous for, he has done a lot of other work. He is a talented singer, as he sang several songs in the film Light of Day with Joan Jett. He hosted Saturday Night Live in 1991. His commercial credits include McDonald's, Tilex, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi and Integra. More recently, he stars as the Deputy Mayor of New York in Spin City. FTP, name this actor, most famous for playing Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties. Answer: Michael J. _FOX_ 23. It's hero begins as a Sandman, hunting down and killing runners. He later becomes disillusioned with his assigned role, and begins a rebellion against the authority of the central computer. This movie was widely criticized for casting Michael York as the title hero, and Jenny Agutter as the romantic lead, on the basis that "Neither one of them could ever pass for 20." This is a legitimate reason, as only one character in the movie was supposed to be over 30. FTP, name this movie, based on a novel by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson. Answer: _LOGAN'S RUN_ 24. The Miss America pageant was sullied, again, this year by scandal. It Didn't really matter, I guess, because the woman in question did not win, or even make the top 10. The problem was that this woman lied about her academic record, saying that she lied about being a college student. FTP, name this woman, or the State she represents, who apparently was not a student at the University of Cincinnati. Answer: _MISS OHIO_, or Cheya _WATKINS_ 25. Don was a trumpet player, famous for collaborating with John Coltrane as well as albums like Complete Communion, Where is Brooklyn?, And Relativity Suite. His stepdaughter Neneh was a singer, who blended funk, soul and rap on her album Raw Like Sushi, which contained the hit ÒBuffalo Stance.Ó And DonÕs son, Eagle-Eye, is currently heating up the MTV charts with his hit ÒStay TonightÓ. FTP, Identify the family name. Answer: _CHERRY_ 26. In 1954's Seduction of the Innocent, Doctor Frederick Wertham Insisted that Superman's flight misled children about Physics, that Batman and Robin were Gay, and that Wonder Woman was giving little girls the wrong Idea about Society. This book, and the congressional report that followed it, led to the establishment of this set of guidelines. FTP, name the standard, which sets its logo on the front of all approved comic books. Answer: _THE COMICS CODE_ or the _COMICS CODE AUTHORITY_ 27. An Italian woman slaps her son for making her cry after finding out that he wonÕt have to leave the village after all. A hacker sends the salaries of every person in the company to every person in the company. A pair of tourists find out that an old Italian woman can afford a web server. Someone finds out that all his web designer can do is to make nice logos for his site. These are all situations that advertise the net solutions of, FTP, what computer company? Answer: _IBM_ Here are the Boni. 1.Given a Soccer Team, name their chief Sponsor (The one found on their Jerseys). 10 Points each. Manchester United _SHARP_ Bayer Leverkusen (Bah-yer Ley-ver-khu-zen) _ALKA-SELTZER_ Juventus (HOO-ven-tuss) _SONY_ or _SONY MINI DISK_ 2.Answer the following questions about Daria, FTP each. Where does Daria Live? A: _LAWNDALE_ What is the Name of Her best Friend Jane's Brother? Answer: _TRENT_ What is the Name of Trent's Band? Answer: _MYSTIK SPRIAL_ 3.Given a character's real name from Top Gun, give their callsign, 5-10-15. 5-Tom Kozanski _ICEMAN_ 10-Nick Bradshaw _GOOSE_ 15-Mike Metcalf _VIPER_ 3. Given the Clues, name the Kurt Vonnegut Work, FTP each. It tells the inner and outer doings of an unusual Messiah whose dedication to doing good is unaffected by the state of the world around him. Answer: _GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER_ This is his story of World War II spy Howard J. Campbell. Answer: _MOTHER NIGHT_ It is the story of Malachi Constant, a journeying everyman who moves around between the roles of rich businessman, catatonic soldier, and an unconventional Messiah. Answer: _SIRENS OF TITAN_ 4. Besides Booze, the specific drugs that Hunter S. Thompson had at the beginning of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. 5 points for one, with a 5 point bonus for all correct. (Uppers, downers, Screamers and Laughers donÕt count, theyÕre not specific. Answer: _ETHER_, _MESCALINE_, _AMYLS_, _COCAINE_, and MARAJUANA_. 5. Name the Song, 30-20-10 30: It was originally written on a length of toilet paper by Richard Berry, who recorded it in a Carribean style. 20: Jack Ely, lead singer of the Kingsmen, accidentally sped the song up even more by forgetting the original 1-2-3-4, 1-2 progression of the song. 10: It has since been recorded by groups ranging from the Rice university Marching band to Black Flag. The lyrics, however, are still incomprehensible. Answer: _LOUIE LOUIE_ 6. Given the city or state, name the Arena Football team that plays there, FTP each. Portland _FOREST DRAGONS_ (Prompt on a partial answer) Orlando _PREDATORS_ Arizona _RATTLERS_ 7.Identify the characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 5-10-15 5-TV Guide says that he will indeed return next year, but "He's been in hell, so expect him to be a little cranky." Answer: _ANGEL_ (Also accept _ANGELUS_) 10-This British Vampire, also known as William the Bloody, was a mainstay of last season, until he escaped from Sunnydale with his girl, Drusilla. Answer: _SPIKE_ 15-When Willow found out that he was a werewolf, she said that she still wanted to date him, stating "Well, a few days out of the month I'm not so nice to be around, either." Answer: _OZ_ 8. There have, regrettably, been three Major League Movies. even more sad is the fact that some people "acted" in all three movies. FTP each, give either the name of the actor, or the character that they played in all three movies. Corbin _BERNSEN_ as Roger _DORN_ Bob _UECKER_ as Harry _DOYLE_ Dennis _HAYSBERT_ as Pedro _CERRANO_ 9. Oh, those presidential Holidays. Given the Holiday, tell me whether the President and Monica had a Sexual Encounter, a Breakup, or Nothing happened. (This is according to the Starr Report), F5P each, and a bonus 10 for all correct. Christmas Eve, 1995 _NOTHING_ President's Day, 1996 _BREAKUP_ Easter Sunday, 1996 _SEXUAL ENCOUNTER_ Flag Day, 1996 _NOTHING_ 10. 30-20-10-5 Name the game form the clues. 30-It's masked players call it "The least organized sport" 20-You can grab the flag, but if you are caught, you may be forced to sing the "Very Sorry Song." 10-Rosalyn once won by touching one of the competitors with "The Babysitter Flag" 5-This is the favorite sport of Calvin and Hobbes Answer: _CALVINBALL_ 11.I'll give you an Artist, you tell me which summer festival they toured on this past year, FTP Each. Los Lobos _THE FURTHUR FESTIVAL_ Less than Jake _WARPED TOUR_ Busta Rhymes _SMOKIN' GROOVES TOUR_ 12.Given the Ingredients, name the Drink, FTP each. Irish Cream and Lemon or Lime Juice Answer: _CEMENT MIXER_ Tequila, Creme de Casis, White Curacao, Club Soda, and Lime Juice Answer: _TEQUILA SUNRISE_ Everclear and Coca Cola Answer: an _AGGRESSIVE BLOWJOB_ 13.Unless I am Wrong, this tournament is taking place on September 26th. So, answer the following questions about people who were born today, FTP Each. (Ed. Note: The Sanford Tournament did take place in Charlottesville on Sept. 26, 1998) 1.Born in 1981, This tennis Phenomenon has not yet won a major title. One of her greatest obstacles is having to play her sister so much. Answer: _SERENA WILLIAMS_ 2.Born in 1914, this "Godfather of Fitness" was one of the first real fitness gurus, encouraging other people to get in shape through his manic intensity, and by using his gyms and health clubs. Answer: Jack _LaLANNE_ 3.She was Born in 1948. Though not technically a sports personality, she did try to tell all of America to "Get Physical", and told Danny Zuko that he'd "Better Shape Up" in Grease. Answer: Olivia _NEWTON-JOHN_ 14. 30-20-10, Identify the Video Game from clues. 30-The object is for you to impress your Daisy, Sunny Funny. 20-In that Aim, you face off against (and try to keep up with) such characters as Mr. Prince Fleaswallow, Cheap Cheap the cooking Chicken, and Instructor Mooselini. 10-If you impress them with your Rap Skills, you move on to the next level, and the next opponent in this Playstation Game. Answer: _PA RAPPA THE RAPPER_ 15. 30-20-10, name the beauty product. 30: It is more famous for its properties as an insect repellant than as a cosmetic, the purpose it was originally designed for. In fact, the Army has issued it to itÕs troops in infested areas. 20: This, and many other unintended uses, makes this product a bit of an embarrassment to its parent company, Avon. 10: Another embarrassment to Avon is that even when used properly, this cosmetic is frequently used in Nudist colonies. Answer: _SKIN-SO-SOFT_ 16. It's conjunction bonus time! given the clue, give the conjoined title. 1.Erica Kane decides to stop being such a bitch; becomes a teacher, and takes a fiercely independent woman (played by Marlee Matalin) under her wing. Answer: _ALL MY CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD_ 2.Frank and Joe follow a group of smugglers from their bayport home to South Central Los Angeles, where they are shot by Ice Cube for being "bitches." Answer _THE HARDY BOYZ IN THE HOOD_ 3.Bridget Fonda is accused of a crime she didn't commit, and recruited by a secret government agency. She realizes that she can never return to the Island paradise where she was marooned as a child; or her to her companion Richard. Answer: _POINT OF NO RETURN TO THE BLUE LAGOON_ Ed. note: If you want a question in your packet to be used in a tournament I'm editing, mention Bridget Fonda :) 17.Answer the Following questions about the 1998 British Open, FTSP. (5)Who was the Open Champion? Mark _O'MEARA_ (15)At which ClubÕs course was it played? The _ROYAL BIRKDALE_ Golf Club (10)Who was the highest finishing amateur, involved in a four way tie for fourth place? Justin _ROSE_ 18. Identify the TV show, 30-20-10 30-Last seasonÕs cliffhanger ending had her about to make a choice between dating Dash or Harvey. 20-Maybe she should ask her talking Cat, Salem for advice. 10-This TGIF show is the most popular in itÕs time slot among teenaged girls. Answer: _SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH 19. A lot of dance songs have few vocal lines, If any at all. Given the line, name the song for 15 points, or if you need the group, you'll only get 5 points. 15-"Right about now, the Funk Soul Brother/Check it out now, the Funk Soul Brother" 5-Group: Fatboy Slim Answer: _ROCKERFELLER SKANK_ 15-"These sounds fall into my mind" 5-The Bucketheads Answer: _THE BOMB_ (prompt on "These sounds fall into my mind." It's a subtitle of the song) 20.It's a props for the Recently Dead bonus. Given a movie or movies, name the Akira Kurosawa film that was the inspiration for it, 5-10-15. 5-The Magnificent Seven _THE SEVEN SAMURAI_ 10-A Fistful of Dollars & _YOJIMBO_ (Yoh-jim-boh) Last Man Standing 15: Star Wars _THE HIDDEN FORTRESS_ 21.Answer the Following Questions About Max Headroom, FTP Each. What Channel was Max on (In the Story)? Answer: _NETWORK 23_ What was the Name of the reporter who worked with Max? Answer: Edison _CARTER_ What was the rival network of Network 23, and Nemesis throughout most of the series? Answer: _BIGTIME TV_ 22. Physical Challenge bonus: Each member of the team should do a handstand, in turn. You get one point for every second that a team member can stay up, up to a maximum of 30 points.