Editor’s note: I was not in attendance at this game, but a player named Greg B. provided this question set to me. I’m going to “play along” to see how I do on these if I were playing by myself. 

Round 1

1. Colors. In 1958 Crayola introduced its 64 color box of crayons. The rose pink color was renamed what other flower name that is still in use today?

Let’s see, when is the last time I used a crayon? I will guess carnation pink.

2. World Capitals. 3 national capital cities are located less than 1000 miles (straight line distance) from Beijing, China. Name 2 of the 3.

I’m guessing Bangkok, Hanoi and whatever the capital of Laos is…

3. Film Heroes. What heroine battles Mr. Electric alongside Sharkboy in a 2005 Robert Rodriguez film?

God, it’s probably that Grindhouse movie. Don’t know her name, though.

4. Energy. Geysers Complex, in Northern California, which includes 22 power plants, is the largest of its type in the world, specializing in what type of renewable energy?

I’m guessing geothermal energy. Mike’s Uncle Mark just had that put into his house a few years ago.

5. TV Controversy. In 1997, Victoria’s Secret accused NBC of unauthorized revenue and taking advantage of their brand equity ahead of the debut of what sitcom that aired for 3 seasons?

Victoria’s Closet. I’m 99 percent sure of this…

6. US Presidents. Who was the first President who had previously served in the Senate? He was a senator from 1790-1794 and held other political positions.

I’m going to guess John Quincy Adams. No idea.

7. Music Pairs. Jay-z has had 4 #1 hot 100 songs which he collaborated with a woman as either the main or featured artist. Name 3 of 4 of these women.

Mariah Carey was a musical whore and loved doing hip-hop, Beyonce and god I don’t know hip hop stuff…

8. Sandwiches. Name a tall sandwich inspired by a 1930s comic strip character known for making extravagant sandwiches.

Yay I am old…

9. Basketball Stars. What NBA player, drafted in 2003, is the only men’s player to have won 4 Olympic medals for the US?

This is why we have Evan on our team…

10. Famous Poems. Name either the first or last word of the Robert Frost poem, the road not taken.

I memorized a different poem when I was in seventh grade…pass.

Mystery. Put the following albums in order (most to least) based on units sold. The Wall – Pink Floyd Cracked rear view – Hootie and the Blowfish Jagged little pill – Alanis Morrissette Thriller – Michael Jackson

I’m not even going to try guessing on this…

Round 2

1. Game Shows. In 2006-07, Meghan Markle regularly appeared as a model on what TV game show?

Another reason we have Evan on our team.

2. US Geography. Only 1 state is triple landlocked so that you must cross at least 3 states or 2 states and 1 Canadian province to reach an open bay, ocean or gulf. (Great Lakes don’t count).

I’m guessing Montana.

3. Musicals. In 2016, Hamilton became the first musical to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama and Tony for best musical, the first to do both since 1996. Name the winner that year.

Fuck Hamilton…

4. Baseball Records. Which of these single season record holders is the highest amount? A. ichiro suzuki hits in a season B. Barry Bonds walks C. Mark Reynolds strikeouts D. Hack Wilson RBI

This is why I have teammates…

5. Slogans. 1990s Levi jeans used what 3 word slogan in commercials featuring Spike Lee that later appeared on T-shirts?

Didn’t I just make a joke recently about the tournament asking about 90s advertisements? Too funny, but no clue…

6. Music Awards. In 2017, David Bowie became the first of 3 consecutive artists to win posthumously for best rock performance. Name either solo artist.

Fuck Grammies.

7. Constellations. In Hawaii, the constellation Scorpius is also known as the fishhook after an item belonging to what mythical hero?

This is why we have Mike on our team.

8. 90s movies. What 1994 film soundtrack featured Alice In Chains, Bad Religion and Soul Asylum and the cost of licensing the songs cost more than the entire production?

I’m guessing Singles. Though I’m not ruling out Reality Bites (I only bought that soundtrack because of the Lenny Kravitz track I’d never heard before).

9. Supreme Court History. Frontiero v Richardson, Weinberger v Weinsfeld and Duren v Missouri are all cases argued by what lawyer before joining as an associate judge?

Thurgood Marshall? No clue.

10. 19th century words. What 11 letter word was used in an 1843 obituary to describe the relative wealth of Pierre Lorillard II? The first time the word was used in print in the US.

Moneybags? No not enough letters…

Mystery 2. anagrams with an extra letter. Unscramble each state capital and US state group and identity the extra letter in each bunch.

1. Boy ankle runway 2. More gasoline 3. Bad Ohio pies 4. Oak trap snakes

I’m guessing Boise Idaho for #3 with p being the extra letter, Topeka Kansas for #4 with R being the extra letter, would need my team’s help with the first two.

Final: TV actresses In the 2000s, one actress was nominated for the prime time Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series without winning. She was nominated each of the 7 seasons the show was on the air, the most nominations without ever winning. Name her.