• RQFTCIFFF12 Game 6, Rounds 4,6: US attractions, movies

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Mon Feb 7 23:12:56 2022
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-03-05,
    and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
    by members of Footloose and Firkin Free, but have been reformatted
    and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
    correct answers in about 3 days.

    For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
    that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
    on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".


    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    We name the attraction; you name the US *state* where it's located
    (or was located, if it no longer exists).

    1. Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.
    2. Stone Mountain Park.
    3. The Old Man in the Mountain.
    4. Dollywood.
    5. Mall of America.
    6. Cedar Point Amusement Park.
    7. Pike Place Market.
    8. Temple Square.
    9. Rocky Mountain National Park.
    10. Trinity nuclear test site.


    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    1. Gus Van Sant directed a poorly received 1998 remake of
    Hitchcock's "Psycho". Perhaps one of the reasons for the poor
    reception was the casting of what actor, mostly known for his
    comedy roles, as Norman Bates?

    2. In what horror movie are the four main characters known as
    "Columbus", "Tallahassee", "Wichita", and "Little Rock"?

    3. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for her role in "The Year of Living
    Dangerously" (1982). What was unique about her Oscar-winning
    role?

    4. The Sesame St. characters, Bert and Ernie, were named after
    the policeman and cabbie in what classic movie?

    5. What were the robots in "Blade Runner" called?

    6. Who provided the sultry speaking voice of Jessica Rabbit in
    "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

    7. Which 2000 movie does this dialogue come from?

    "What makes you think that you can just walk in there and
    find, uh, what we need?"

    "They're called boobs, Ed."

    8. Richard Roundtree played Shaft in the 1971 movie. Who played
    Shaft in the 2000 remake?

    9. Christopher Guest is best known as a writer/director/actor in
    several mockumentary films. Who is his well-known actress wife,
    the child of a Hollywood couple?

    10. Which Bob Dylan song was written for "Pat Garrett and Billy
    the Kid"?

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Mon Feb 7 21:57:44 2022
    On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:13:02 PM UTC-6, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    We name the attraction; you name the US *state* where it's located
    (or was located, if it no longer exists).

    1. Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.

    Vermont

    2. Stone Mountain Park.

    Georgia

    3. The Old Man in the Mountain.

    New Hampshire

    4. Dollywood.

    Tennessee

    5. Mall of America.

    Minnesota

    6. Cedar Point Amusement Park.

    Ohio

    7. Pike Place Market.

    Washington

    8. Temple Square.

    Utah

    9. Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Colorado

    10. Trinity nuclear test site.

    New Mexico

    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    1. Gus Van Sant directed a poorly received 1998 remake of
    Hitchcock's "Psycho". Perhaps one of the reasons for the poor
    reception was the casting of what actor, mostly known for his
    comedy roles, as Norman Bates?

    Vince Vaughn

    3. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for her role in "The Year of Living
    Dangerously" (1982). What was unique about her Oscar-winning
    role?

    she was playing a male character

    4. The Sesame St. characters, Bert and Ernie, were named after
    the policeman and cabbie in what classic movie?

    "It's a Wonderful Life"
    (however, that's an urban legend; the Sesame Street characters did not get their names from that film)

    5. What were the robots in "Blade Runner" called?

    replicants

    6. Who provided the sultry speaking voice of Jessica Rabbit in
    "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

    Kathleen Turner

    7. Which 2000 movie does this dialogue come from?

    "What makes you think that you can just walk in there and
    find, uh, what we need?"

    "They're called boobs, Ed."

    "Erin Brockovich"

    8. Richard Roundtree played Shaft in the 1971 movie. Who played
    Shaft in the 2000 remake?

    the answer they're probably looking for is Samuel L. Jackson
    (however, Richard Roundtree was also in the film playing his original character Shaft, i.e. Uncle John Shaft, the uncle of Jackson's character, but identified in the *next* remake as the father of Jackson's character)

    9. Christopher Guest is best known as a writer/director/actor in
    several mockumentary films. Who is his well-known actress wife,
    the child of a Hollywood couple?

    Jamie Lee Curtis

    10. Which Bob Dylan song was written for "Pat Garrett and Billy
    the Kid"?

    "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"

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    Joshua Kreitzer
    gromit82@hotmail.com

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  • From Erland Sommarskog@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Feb 8 20:15:28 2022
    Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:
    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    2. Stone Mountain Park.

    GA

    7. Pike Place Market.

    WA

    10. Trinity nuclear test site.

    NM


    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    10. Which Bob Dylan song was written for "Pat Garrett and Billy
    the Kid"?


    Keep on Knockin' on Heaven's Door

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  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Tue Feb 8 20:00:06 2022
    On 2/7/22 21:12, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    We name the attraction; you name the US *state* where it's located
    (or was located, if it no longer exists).

    1. Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.

    Vermont

    2. Stone Mountain Park.

    Georgia

    3. The Old Man in the Mountain.

    New Hampshire

    4. Dollywood.

    Tennessee

    5. Mall of America.

    Minnesota

    6. Cedar Point Amusement Park.

    Kentucky

    7. Pike Place Market.

    Washington

    8. Temple Square.

    Utah

    9. Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Colorado

    10. Trinity nuclear test site.

    New Mexico



    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    1. Gus Van Sant directed a poorly received 1998 remake of
    Hitchcock's "Psycho". Perhaps one of the reasons for the poor
    reception was the casting of what actor, mostly known for his
    comedy roles, as Norman Bates?

    2. In what horror movie are the four main characters known as
    "Columbus", "Tallahassee", "Wichita", and "Little Rock"?

    3. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for her role in "The Year of Living
    Dangerously" (1982). What was unique about her Oscar-winning
    role?

    4. The Sesame St. characters, Bert and Ernie, were named after
    the policeman and cabbie in what classic movie?

    5. What were the robots in "Blade Runner" called?

    androids


    6. Who provided the sultry speaking voice of Jessica Rabbit in
    "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

    7. Which 2000 movie does this dialogue come from?

    "What makes you think that you can just walk in there and
    find, uh, what we need?"

    "They're called boobs, Ed."

    8. Richard Roundtree played Shaft in the 1971 movie. Who played
    Shaft in the 2000 remake?

    9. Christopher Guest is best known as a writer/director/actor in
    several mockumentary films. Who is his well-known actress wife,
    the child of a Hollywood couple?

    10. Which Bob Dylan song was written for "Pat Garrett and Billy
    the Kid"?


    --
    Dan Tilque

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  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Wed Feb 9 23:24:47 2022
    Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    1. Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.

    Vermont

    2. Stone Mountain Park.

    Georgia

    3. The Old Man in the Mountain.

    New Hampshire

    4. Dollywood.

    Tennessee

    5. Mall of America.

    Minnesota

    6. Cedar Point Amusement Park.

    Ohio

    7. Pike Place Market.

    Washington

    8. Temple Square.

    Utah

    9. Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Colorado

    10. Trinity nuclear test site.

    New Mexico

    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    2. In what horror movie are the four main characters known as
    "Columbus", "Tallahassee", "Wichita", and "Little Rock"?

    Zombieland

    3. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for her role in "The Year of Living
    Dangerously" (1982). What was unique about her Oscar-winning
    role?

    she played a male character

    5. What were the robots in "Blade Runner" called?

    replicants

    7. Which 2000 movie does this dialogue come from?

    "What makes you think that you can just walk in there and
    find, uh, what we need?"

    "They're called boobs, Ed."

    Erin Brockovich

    8. Richard Roundtree played Shaft in the 1971 movie. Who played
    Shaft in the 2000 remake?

    Samuel L. Jackson
    (If not, he should have.)

    --
    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dan Blum tool@panix.com
    "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

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  • From swp@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Wed Feb 9 18:22:14 2022
    On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 12:13:02 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-03-05,
    and should be interpreted accordingly. All questions were written
    by members of Footloose and Firkin Free, but have been reformatted
    and may have been retyped and/or edited by me. I will reveal the
    correct answers in about 3 days.

    For further information, including an explanation of the """ notation
    that may appear in these rounds, see my 2021-07-20 companion posting
    on "Reposted Questions from the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".


    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    We name the attraction; you name the US *state* where it's located
    (or was located, if it no longer exists).

    1. Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.

    vermont

    2. Stone Mountain Park.

    georgia

    3. The Old Man in the Mountain.

    new hampshire

    4. Dollywood.

    tennessee

    5. Mall of America.

    minnesota

    6. Cedar Point Amusement Park.

    ohio

    7. Pike Place Market.

    washington

    8. Temple Square.

    utah

    9. Rocky Mountain National Park.

    colorado

    10. Trinity nuclear test site.

    new mexico



    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    1. Gus Van Sant directed a poorly received 1998 remake of
    Hitchcock's "Psycho". Perhaps one of the reasons for the poor
    reception was the casting of what actor, mostly known for his
    comedy roles, as Norman Bates?

    vince vaughn

    2. In what horror movie are the four main characters known as
    "Columbus", "Tallahassee", "Wichita", and "Little Rock"?

    zombieland

    3. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for her role in "The Year of Living
    Dangerously" (1982). What was unique about her Oscar-winning
    role?

    she portrayed a male

    4. The Sesame St. characters, Bert and Ernie, were named after
    the policeman and cabbie in what classic movie?

    it's a wonderful life

    5. What were the robots in "Blade Runner" called?

    replicants

    6. Who provided the sultry speaking voice of Jessica Rabbit in
    "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

    kathleen turner

    7. Which 2000 movie does this dialogue come from?

    "What makes you think that you can just walk in there and
    find, uh, what we need?"

    "They're called boobs, Ed."

    erin brockovich

    8. Richard Roundtree played Shaft in the 1971 movie. Who played
    Shaft in the 2000 remake?

    sam jackson

    9. Christopher Guest is best known as a writer/director/actor in
    several mockumentary films. Who is his well-known actress wife,
    the child of a Hollywood couple?

    jamie lee curtis

    10. Which Bob Dylan song was written for "Pat Garrett and Billy
    the Kid"?

    knockin on heavens door

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    Toronto | Democrat Party ever became self-aware.
    m...@vex.net | --D.F. Manno

    My text in this article is in the public domain.

    swp, who wonders how many of those movies are now franchises

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  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Thu Feb 10 23:00:47 2022
    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2012-03-05,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information...
    see my 2021-07-20 companion posting on "Reposted Questions from
    the Canadian Inquisition (RQFTCI*)".


    * Game 6, Round 4 - Geography - US Tourist Attractions

    We name the attraction; you name the US *state* where it's located
    (or was located, if it no longer exists).

    1. Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.

    Vermont. (Waterbury, east of Burlington.) 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque,
    Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    2. Stone Mountain Park.

    Georgia. (Stone Mountain, east of Atlanta.) 4 for everyone --
    Joshua, Erland, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    3. The Old Man in the Mountain.

    New Hampshire. (Was at Franconia, in the White Mtns.; fell down
    in 2003.) 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    4. Dollywood.

    Tennessee. (Pigeon Forge, southeast of Knoxville.) 4 for Joshua,
    Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    5. Mall of America.

    Minnesota. (Bloomington, suburb of Minneapolis.) 4 for Joshua,
    Dan Tilque, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    6. Cedar Point Amusement Park.

    Ohio. (Sandusky, west of Cleveland.) 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum,
    and Stephen.

    7. Pike Place Market.

    Washington. (Seattle.) 4 for everyone.

    8. Temple Square.

    Utah. (Salt Lake City.) 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque, Dan Blum,
    and Stephen.

    9. Rocky Mountain National Park.

    Colorado. (Northwest of Boulder.) 4 for Joshua, Dan Tilque,
    Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    10. Trinity nuclear test site.

    New Mexico. (White Sands Missile Range, northwest of Alamogordo.)
    4 for everyone.


    * Game 6, Round 6 - Entertainment - General Movie Trivia

    I noted in 2012: "Several entrants had quibbles with questions in
    this round. They may well be right; I haven't checked."
    Still true.

    1. Gus Van Sant directed a poorly received 1998 remake of
    Hitchcock's "Psycho". Perhaps one of the reasons for the poor
    reception was the casting of what actor, mostly known for his
    comedy roles, as Norman Bates?

    Vince Vaughn. 4 for Joshua and Stephen.

    2. In what horror movie are the four main characters known as
    "Columbus", "Tallahassee", "Wichita", and "Little Rock"?

    "Zombieland". 4 for Dan Blum and Stephen.

    3. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for her role in "The Year of Living
    Dangerously" (1982). What was unique about her Oscar-winning
    role?

    She played a man. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    4. The Sesame St. characters, Bert and Ernie, were named after
    the policeman and cabbie in what classic movie?

    "It's a Wonderful Life". 4 for Joshua and Stephen.

    5. What were the robots in "Blade Runner" called?

    Replicants. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    6. Who provided the sultry speaking voice of Jessica Rabbit in
    "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

    Kathleen Turner. (Amy Irving played her singing voice.) 4 for Joshua
    and Stephen.

    7. Which 2000 movie does this dialogue come from?

    "What makes you think that you can just walk in there and
    find, uh, what we need?"

    "They're called boobs, Ed."

    "Erin Brockovich". 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    8. Richard Roundtree played Shaft in the 1971 movie. Who played
    Shaft in the 2000 remake?

    Samuel L. Jackson. 4 for Joshua, Dan Blum, and Stephen.

    9. Christopher Guest is best known as a writer/director/actor in
    several mockumentary films. Who is his well-known actress wife,
    the child of a Hollywood couple?

    Jamie Lee Curtis (daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh).
    4 for Joshua and Stephen.

    10. Which Bob Dylan song was written for "Pat Garrett and Billy
    the Kid"?

    "Knocking on Heaven's Door". 4 for Joshua, Erland, and Stephen.


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 6 ROUNDS-> 2 3 4 6 TOTALS
    TOPICS-> Spo Sci Geo Ent
    Stephen Perry 40 40 40 40 160
    Joshua Kreitzer 32 21 40 36 129
    Dan Blum 26 28 40 20 114
    Dan Tilque 24 16 36 0 76
    Erland Sommarskog 8 4 12 4 28

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