Thank you Mom and Dad

I just hopped over to CNN to see what was going on in the world and here's a couple of highlights:

"Sect boys may have been abused" I guess forcing the underage girls into marriage and motherhood wasn't enough. One of the lucky teens just gave birth today.

"Sex offenders living at child care facilities, audit says" California cross-referenced the addresses of 75,000 licensed childcare and foster homes and found that the addresses of 49 sex offenders matched those of child care facilities.

"Baby found in house riddled with filth" This house had decay, waste, biohazards and no running water. Used condoms were found on the floor and there was a toilet filled with feces (yes I did chuckle when I read feces, so it's okay if you did). The baby was almost a year old.

"Crying 4-year-old found along highway" A 4-year-old was looking for his dog. No adults realized he was gone until a cop knocked on the door to say "Hey, we found your toddler on the interstate."

And then there's this guy:


Josef Fritzl of Austria (doesn't he kind of look like Donald Sutherland's ugly brother?) started abusing his daughter when she was 11. When she was 18 he lured her into the basement, drugged and handcuffed her and made her write a note to her mother saying she ran away. He kept her there as a sex slave for TWENTY FOUR YEARS. He fathered 7 children of hers, 3 of which were kept captive with her. 1 died and he burned the body in the furnace. 3 others were raised by him and his wife. He only got caught because their 18 year old son, who had never been out of the basement, got so ill he had to take him to the hospital, where the doctors discovered the truth. Messed up.

Then I went over to IBNLive to watch a 500 year old tradition of tossing babies off of a roof to a sheet 50 feet below. Crazy. You can watch it HERE.

So I was feeling pretty lucky and just wanted to say thanks Mom and Dad.

After the depressing stuff in this post, I suggest watching Boom dee odda again. It makes you feel better.

Boom dee odda Boom dee odda

For like a year and a half now, Marty is into the Discovery Channel, History Channel, Biography Channel, etc. Since I only get the remote control when he is not at home (even when he's sleeping he has a death grip on it), I therefore watch these shows also. I've gotten used to them and enjoy them too. Except for Nazi shows because he watches every one that comes on and there are like five million of them. Enough already. Anyway, I thought this was a cool commercial and thought I would share it. When I hear the song, I can't get it out of my head:

Trivia Thursday TV Sitcoms

It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.

Back to something a little lighter after my geography headache. TV Sitcoms. I tried to do a mix of 70's, 80's and 90's. Good luck.

1. On an episode of Seinfeld, Jerry cannot remember the name of a girl he is dating but he knows it rhymes with a part of the female anatomy. What was her name?
a. Mulva
b. Aretha
c. Bovary
d. Dolores


2. The theme song to what '80s sitcom began "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air"?
a. Greatest American Hero
b. Kate & Allie
c. Bosom Buddies
d. Silver Spoons



3. What was Dwayne's catch-phrase on What's Happening?
a. Dynomiiiite
b. Whatchu talking 'bout?
c. Right on!
d. Hey, HEY, Hey


4. What city did the Conners live in on Rosanne?
a. Dayton, Ohio
b. Harris, Pennsylvania
c. Detroit, Michigan
d. Lanford, Illinois


5. On Cheers, why did Eddie LeBec and Carla's marriage end?
a. Eddie was run over by a Zamboni
b. Eddie left Carla for a blond named Loretta
c. Eddie dumped Carla because she was a jinx on his hockey game
d. Carla left Eddie because he couldn't get her pregnant


6. On The Jeffersons, what did George Jefferson do for a living?
a. Owned a chain of restaurants
b. Owned a chain of men's clothing stores
c. Owned a chain of dry cleaning stores
d. Owned a chain of video stores



7. On Frasier, who is Niles in love with?
a. Roz
b. Maris
c. Lilith
d. Daphne


8. On Webster, what did Webster call his adoptive mom?
a. Mrs. Popadapolis
b. Katherine
c. Ma'am
d. Mom



9. On Happy Days, what was Fonzie's "office"?
a. The corner booth at Arnold's
b. The room over the Cunningham's garage
c. Richie's bedroom
d. The men's room at Arnold's


10. On Mad About You Paul and Jamie frequently ate at the same restaurant. Who was usually their waitress?
a. Mabel
b. Ursula
c. Phoebe
d. Riff



11. On Will & Grace, what was the name of Jack's original one-man show?
a. Jack Takes Manhattan
b. Jack 2000
c. Just Jack
d. Jack Attack


12. On Taxi, Tony Danza's character used to play what professional sport?
a. Football
b. Golf
c. Boxing
d. Baseball


13. On The Nanny, how did Fran meet the Sheffields?
a. Mr. Sheffield asks for directions in the bridal shop where Fran works
b. C.C. meets Fran at an art show and introduces her to Mr. Sheffield
c. Fran is the hairstylist for one of Mr. Sheffield's Broadway shows
d. Fran shows up on the Sheffields' doorstep selling cosmetics


14. All of the following shows were spin-offs of other '70s shows except:
a. Rhoda
b. All in the Family
c. Laverne & Shirley
d. Good Times


15. Which Spin City star played the original deputy mayor on the show?
a. Charlie Sheen
b. Heather Locklear
c. Richard Kind
d. Michael J. Fox


16. On Three's Company, Jack and Janet had three different blonde roommates. In what order did they appear on the show?
a. Cindy, Chrissy, Terri
b. Terri, Cindy, Chrissy
c. Chrissy, Terri, Cindy
d. Chrissy, Cindy, Terri


17. On Murphy Brown, Murphy had to constantly find a new:
a. Job
b. Secretary
c. Painter
d. Hairdresser


18. On an episode of News Radio, Matthew is fired from the radio station and returns to his original profession. He was a:
a. Acrobat
b. Hot dog vendor
c. Dentist
d. Bike messenger


19. What planet was ALF from?
a. Mypos
b. St. Olaf
c. Melmac
d. Ork


20. On Married with Children, Al once said, "Bundys are ___, not ____."
a. Bundys are winners, not cheaters."
b. "Bundys are perverts, not predators."
c. "Bundys are liars, not squealers"
d. "Bundys are losers, not quitters."



21. On Perfect Strangers, Balki Bartokomous frequently repeated the same catch phrase. What was it?
a. "I pity the fool ..."
b. "Don't be ridiculous"
c. Nanoo nanoo"
d. "Hey you guys!"


22. On the series finale of Newhart, Bob Newhart wakes up in bed next to:
a. Joanna Loudon, his wife from Newhart
b. Larry, Darryl and Darryl
c. Stephanie, the maid
d. Emily Hartley, his wife from The Bob Newhart Show


23. Who was the youngest daughter on Eight is Enough?
a. Susan
b. Joanie
c. Nancy
d. Elizabeth


24. Who was Alex P. Keaton's political idol on Family Ties?
a. John F. Kennedy
b. Richard Nixon
c. Ronald Regan
d. Jimmy Carter


25. On Welcome Back, Kotter, who was the leader of the Sweathogs?
a. Arnold Horshack
b. Vinnie Barbarino
c. Freddie "Boom Boom" Percy Washington
d. Juan Luis Pedro Philippo de Huevos Epstein



26. On Golden Girls where did Dorothy frequently threaten to send her mother, Sofia?
a. Sicily
b. Brooklyn
c. Shady Pines
d. St. Olaf


27. What brewery did Laverne & Shirley work in?
a. Ranier Brewery
b. Shotz Brewery
c. Milwaukee Brewery
d. Pabst Brewery


28. On the Facts of Life pilot, what actress played one of the original students at Eastlake Academy (later renamed Eastland Academy)?
a. Demi Moore
b. Ally Sheedy
c. Annie Potts
d. Molly Ringwald


29. In November 1972, Maude had a surge of popularity and jumped to fifth in the ratings. Why?
a. Maude's daughter died of cancer
b. Maude had an abortion
c. Maude had a baby
d. Maude was the first character to adopt a baby on TV


30. On a serious episode of Growing Pains, Carol's boyfriend dies in a drunk-driving accident. What now-famous actor played him?
a. Ben Affleck
b. Matthew Perry
c. Brad Pitt
d. Leonardo DiCaprio

Answers to GEOGRAPHY

OK. Next time I do Geography, I'm going to stick to the US. This was hard!!!! I made the questions and I still think I would have gotten a lot wrong just a week later. Here are the answers:

1. The Galapagos Islands are a territory of what country?
b. Ecuador
Galapagos means tortoise in Spanish. It was named this because of the giant tortoises inhabiting the islands.


2. With an economy that is totally dependent on tourism, this wee European nation is known for its elegant casino, spectacular scenery, princes and princesses.
a. Monaco
It is located by the France/Italy border. The whole country is two square km, which is less than one square mile!


3. Which two countries share the longest border?
b. USA and Canada
The border between the United States and Canada is the longest shared between any two countries in the world.


4. What is the largest city in the Caribbean?
c. Havana
Havana is the capital of Cuba, the only communist nation in the Caribbean. This is crazy: a couple of weeks ago, Cubans were finally allowed to have cell phones. Prior to that, only government officials could have cell phones.


5. Which has the longest coastline?
c. Japan
Japan's coastline is 29,751 km (18,486 m), that of the US is 19,924 km (11,999 m), New Zealand's is 15,134 km (9,404 m) and that of the British Isles (the UK plus the Republic of Ireland) is 13,877 km (8,623 m).


6. What lake is located on the border of Bolivia and Peru?
b. Lake Titicaca
I had to put this in here because it’s a funny name. Say it out loud. Fun.


7. What is the only Central American country not to have Spanish as its official language?
a. Belize
Belize was a British territory formerly known as British Honduras


8. What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska, which was a former Russian territory.


9. What island nation has Nassau as its capital?
c. Bahamas
I heard it’s better there.


10. The world's smallest country is also the world's only country where Latin is the official language. Which country is it?
c. Vatican City (Holy See)
Located in the heart of Rome, Vatican City (Holy See) is the spiritual and administrative capital of the Roman Catholic Church. With an area of just 108.7 acres (about 0.4 sq. km), and a population of under 1000, Vatican City is easily the world's smallest autonomous state.


11. Sri Lanka lies just off the tip of the Indian subcontinent, but to which side?
a. East


12. What is the only country to speak Dutch in South America?
c. Suriname
Suriname was a former Dutch colony.

13. This city is often referred to as "The Gateway of India"
a. Mumbai
The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V to Bombay in December 1911. There is an "India Gate" in New Delhi.

14. What is the largest city in South America (population)?
b. Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is the third largest city in the world(population) after first being Tokyo and second being Mexico City.


15. What is common to the capital cities of Washington DC (USA), Wellington (New Zealand), Canberra (Australia), New Delhi (India), Beijing (China) and Brasilia (Brazil)?
b. None of them are the largest cities in their respective countries
The largest cities are respectively New York, Auckland, Sydney, Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Shanghai and Sao Paulo.

16. What is the northernmost city of these four?
c. Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is the northernmost, followed by Anchorage, Helsinki and Vladivostok.

17. The countries of the Middle East are often in the news today. Which direction is Tehran, Iran from Kabul, Afghanistan?
c. West
Afghanistan is land-locked, bordered by Iran in the west, Pakistan in the south and east, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China to the east.

18. Greenland is still a territory of what country?
a. Denmark

19. Which of the following three-letter combinations begins the name of the most countries?
a. Mal
The countries whose names begin with 'mal': Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali and Malta. Coming in second are those countries whose names begin with 'bel', namely: Belarus, Belau, Belgium and Belize.

20. Zacatecas is a state located in which country?
b. Mexico
Zacatecas is famous for its silver mines.

Mary S. said last week that she had the "I just failed a high school midterm" feeling. Mary, you kicked butt with 11 out of 20. Maria and Joe both got 7 out 20 and TT got 6 out of 20.

I promise this week's will be much easier!!!!!!

Talented family

The Star Ledger just named my nephew the lacrosse player of the week. The entire article can be found here, but I will copy and paste it as well:

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Rich Dupras, Immaculata Senior midfielder, 6-0, 175

Just the stats:

He scored the last five goals of the game, including three in the final 1:30 of regulation and the game winner 1:24 into overtime, in a 15-14 victory over Morristown-Beard last Wednesday. Dupras followed two days later with an eight-goal, four-assist performance in a 13-5 victory over Glen Ridge. During a timeout with 5:30 left and his team down, 13-7, against Morristown-Beard, Dupras proclaimed, "We still have a chance. We're not losing this one."

On his prediction: "I was pretty heated at the moment. I kind of opened my mouth, then figured I better do something about it."

Coach Tom Mott's words: "He stood in the huddle, said we weren't losing and he made it happen. I've never seen anything like that before."

On his eight-goal game: "I seemed to be in the right spot at the right time wherever I was on the field. That was the game of my life."

Other sports: He was a receiver and defensive back for Immaculata's successful football team.

Favorite sport: "Definitely lacrosse."

The spark: Started playing in first grade in the Hillsborough youth program that his father, also named Rich, helped establish.

Top influence: "Easily my dad. He was my first coach and he still coaches me from the sideline."

College plans: He will play at Stevens Tech in Hoboken, where he intends to study business technology.

Versatility: Dupras plays midfield and attack, faces off on occasion and even plays a long pole in man-down situations.

Toughest opponent: "Seems to be Hunterdon Central every year."

Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese.

Favorite movie: "The Wedding Crashers."

Favorite TV show: "Prison Break."

Favorite music: Hip hop and rap.

Favorite sport on TV: Giants football.

Favorite video game: "Call of Duty."

Three for dinner: Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Jerry Rice.

Way to go Rich!! I'm very proud of you, as I know everyone else is. And I love the very intimidating picture.

Pretty food

I love the warm weather because it means we cook on the grill. I love food off of the grill and grilling is the only time that Marty willingly helps with the cooking. Also, paper plates are totally acceptable with grilled food. Oh... and beer tastes glorious with all things grilled.

I normally don't worry about presentation when I'm cooking at home. I am no Julia Child (gravy anyone??) and I am super proud of myself if all of the dishes for one meal are ready at the same time. How do people get cooking timing down? That is an art.

I was so proud of myself last night though that I had to share my kabobs with you all. They were beautiful and tasty too! For your viewing pleasure:




I've been told that it is impossible to grill without a beer in your hand...


Our grilling glove looks like a whale and you can make the whale talk. In real life: hysterical. On the internet: probably not so funny.


Done and ready to eat:

Trivia Thursday GEOGRAPHY

It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.

I'm not quite sure why I put geography as an option. It is so not my best subject. So I had to do a lot of homework to write up these questions. Good luck!

1. The Galapagos Islands are a territory of what country?

a. Peru
b. Ecuador
c. Colombia
d. Panama

2. With an economy that is totally dependent on tourism, this wee European nation is known for its elegant casino, spectacular scenery, princes and princesses.

a. Monaco
b. San Marino
c. Andorra
d. Morocco

3. Which two countries share the longest border?

a. Chile and Argentina
b. USA and Canada
c. USA and Mexico
d. Brazil and Peru

4. What is the largest city in the Caribbean?

a. Santo Domingo
b. Port-au-Prince
c. Havana
d. Kingston

5. Which has the longest coastline?

a. The United States
b. New Zealand
c. Japan
d. The British Isles

6. What lake is located on the border of Bolivia and Peru?

a. Lake Poopo
b. Lake Titicaca
c. Lake Maracaibo
d. Lago Argentino

7. What is the only Central American country not to have Spanish as its official language?

a. Belize
b. Panama
c. Costa Rica
d. Guatemala

8. What is the largest state in the United States?




9. What island nation has Nassau as its capital?

a. Trinidad and Tobago
b. Haiti
c. Bahamas
d. Aruba

10. The world's smallest country is also the world's only country where Latin is the official language. Which country is it?

a. San Marino
b. Malta
c. Vatican City (Holy See)
d. Monaco

11. Sri Lanka lies just off the tip of the Indian subcontinent, but to which side?

a. East
b. South
c. North
d. West

12. What is the only country to speak Dutch in South America?

a. Bolivia
b. Guyana
c. Suriname
d. Paraguay

13. This city is often referred to as "The Gateway of India"

a. Mumbai
b. Calcutta
c. Madras
d. New Delhi

14. What is the largest city in South America (population)?

a. Rio De Janeiro
b. Sao Paulo
c. Buenos Aires
d. Lima

15. What is common to the capital cities of Washington DC (USA), Wellington (New Zealand), Canberra (Australia), New Delhi (India), Beijing (China) and Brasilia (Brazil)?

a. All of them were planned from the outset as capital cities.
b. None of them are the largest cities in their respective countries
c. All of them are named after famous people in their countries' histories
d. All of them contain their countries' major historical monuments

16. What is the northernmost city of these four?

a. Helsinki, Finland
b. Anchorage, Alaska
c. Reykjavik, Iceland
d. Vladivostok, Russia

17. The countries of the Middle East are often in the news today. Which direction is Tehran, Iran from Kabul, Afghanistan?

a. South
b. East
c. West
d. North

18. Greenland is still a territory of what country?

a. Denmark
b. France
c. Britain
d. Netherlands

19. Which of the following three-letter combinations begins the name of the most countries?

a. Mal
b. Bur
c. Cam
d. Bel

20. Zacatecas is a state located in which country?

a. Canada
b. Mexico
c. Brazil
d. Jamaica

Answers to GAME SHOWS Trivia

1. Nickelodeon's first game show was later renamed "Super Sloppy Double Dare." Aimed at kids, two teams of two kids each answered trivia questions. If one team didn't know the answer, they could dare the other team to answer for double the points. The other team could "double dare" the first team, who had to either answer the question or perform a (usually messy) stunt. The winning team participated in an equally messy obstacle course at the end of the show for a team prize.

Double Dare

2. Jimmy Kimmel was the sidekick on this game show from 1997 to 2001.

Win Ben Stein’s Money

3. This is a Game Show Network original show in which two-person teams attempt to identify five-letter words correctly before passing their turn to the opposing pair. Once a correct answer is given, they get to randomly draw numbers and try to get five numbers in a row from their board of numbers.

Lingo

4. Name the game:
Teammate 1: “A wrench. A plunger. A snake.”
Teammate 2: “Things a plumber might use!”
Teammate 1: “A map. A flashlight. Insurance card.”
Teammate 2: “Things found in a glove box! Things found in a glove compartment!”

$50,000 Pyramid

5. Contestants had to guess if the next in a series of cards would be higher or lower than the previous card. To get on the board, two contestants had to predict how many people in a survey of 100 answered a question a certain way. The champion player went to the bonus round. Starting with $200, the player wagered money on whether the next card would 99 be higher or lower. The last wager was the "Big Bet," where the player had to wager at least half of the money.

Card Sharks

6. While the clock ticks down, questions are passed to each player. A correct response raises the bank, as each player opts to call "Bank" before the next question, thus shifting the winnings into the pot. At the end of each round, the players vote a contestant 'off.'

The Weakest Link

7. Kenny wasn’t like the other kids. Even though he was the host of this show, he didn’t become as famous as some of his sidekicks like Adam Sandler, Denis Leary and Colin Quinn.

Remote Control

8. Two celebrity guests teamed up with a contestant on each of two teams. Teams attempted to guess a chain of related pairs of words. They were given the first and last words of the pair, and had to guess the words in between. One letter of a word was revealed at a time. The team with the most correct guesses (and points) at the end of the rounds went on to the bonus round.

Chain Reaction

9. Name the game:
Teammate 1: “Peroxide”
Teammate 2: “Bleach?”
Teammate 1: “Platinum”
Teammate 2: “Blonde!”

Password

10. This was one of the most riotous game shows on TV, mostly because of the scripted and ad-libbed celebrity answers. Two contestants call on each star to answer trivia; then choose to agree or disagree.

Hollywood Squares

11. In this game or its classic version, two contestants matched pairs on a puzzle board to make two puzzle pieces disappear. A rebus puzzle would be revealed as the pieces disappeared, like the following:

Classic concentration

12. Six players are presented a physical or mental challenge to conquer. The group then votes for the one amongst them most likely to fail. If the underdog tanks, he or she is out of there. If he/she wins, he/she gets to choose another player for elimination. The last man standing then picks a trivia question for each of the eliminated players, trying to choose categories they will get wrong.

Dog Eat Dog

13. This enduring classic was one of the longest running network game shows - spanning over 17 years. The game format, which never changed, consisted of four celebrity panelists who attempted to guess the invention or occupation of a secret contestant. In the 3rd round, the celebrity panel would wear blindfolds and attempt to guess the identity of a 'Mystery Guest' star.

What’s My Line?

14. In this game, you want to spin for cash and prized and avoid this guy:


Press Your Luck

15. This has been the number one game show in syndication since 1984 and was also the first game show to be close-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Wheel of Fortune

16. This is the longest running game show on television. It has been on the air since 1972.

The Price is Right

17. One true identity and two imposters enter the stage all claiming to be the same person. Three celebrity panelists then grill the trio attempting to separate the real deal from the false pair.

To Tell the Truth

18. Your fastest finger leads you to the millionaire chair to face the host. This high intensity cash flow-show single handedly revitalized primetime studio games and led to several new prime time game show releases.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

19. We asked 100 people “Which game show host gives the most kisses to contestants?” Survey says….this guy, who hosted the Family Feud from 1976 to 1985 and 1994 to 1995.

Richard Dawson

20. Each show presented a contest between creative performers of often off-beat talent, with a panel of three celebrity judges. If any one of the judges considered an act to be particularly painful to watch (or listen to), they could stop the performance.

The Gong Show


Puzzles: Dancing With the Stars and Hannah Montana

Results:

This was a hard one!

Mary S got 8 out of 20. Mary has passed the trophy on to another this week. Mary gets the Bob Saget award.

Megs and T got 9 out of 20. T also got a bonus questions right for +1. You both earn the Chuck Woolery award. He must hold a record for games hosted. He hosted like a million of them.

Maria and Abbie both got 14 out of 20 right which is kind of amazing cause I did make this hard. They also both got a bonus. If their brains were combined to make one super brain, they would have gotten 17 out of 20 and both bonus questions right. You guys get the Wink Martindale award. I just liked the name Wink. Also you take home this fabulous prize:

This television is from the living room on Wheel of Fortune. After a half hour scouring the internet for a picture of the ceramic dog, I gave up. Was it a dalmation? Is that why I couldn't find it? Anyway, thanks for playing!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOM!!

It is my brother Tom's birthday. Hope you have a great birthday!! You don't look a day over (insert whatever age you don't want to look a day older than)!! Love ya!

In honor of Tom, if anyone would like to share something Tom, feel free. I'll start: I love that every day, Tom looks more like a clone of Dad (the laugh, the looks, everything).

Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy

Marty and I went to a wedding on Saturday and has so much fun. Just a lot of hanging out, talking and laughing. We were having so much fun, we forgot to look at our watches all night. We didn't get home until after 4am and woke up to go to a baseball game the next morning. Miraculously, we were able to hang out and drink beers that day too. Maybe I should have been a rock star...

The bride used to be my sister T's coworker, so there were plenty of T's coworkers there. I hope I didn't reveal too many of her secrets. To all of those at Table 3, we had a great night and hope to hang out again! Ry & T, you know we love you. Sarah, it was great to see you again and meet Andrew. Jessica, thanks for being my tequila partner and Brett thank you for allowing her to be. Devin, I think we all owe you a million dollars for the case of random beers you bought at last call. Nav, my only regret was not taking a picture of you as you got into your cab. Theresa and I did wave to you like it was a Love Boat send off though. Enjoy the pictures:



Smilin' Ry:


MC and Marty:


Sarah & Andrew:

T & Sarah:

Jenn, the bride looked so great! Here she is with T & S:


A friend of the groom's played his guitar afterwards at the hotel. He was awesome.

Nav & Mr. Jones. I called him Mr. Smith about three times and he never corrected me...

This is what T's mouth does when she gets mad. I wonder who pissed her off?

Trivia Thursday GAME SHOWS

I think the pictures should work now. If not, I'm stumped and give up. Sorry bout that.



It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.

The Game Show Network reruns a ton of old game shows, so while a lot of these are old, they are still on, so people know them. Proof of this: Marty and I were babysitting for my sister years ago and my nephew, who was three at the time says to Marty as we are tucking him into bed, "Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let Gene Rayburn bite." I was all kinds of confused and looked at Marty and he says "Ummm.... He's the host of Match Game." That show was on from 1973 to 1979 and is supposed to be the best game show of all time. So here you go. Good luck!

1. Nickelodeon's first game show was later renamed "Super Sloppy Double Dare." Aimed at kids, two teams of two kids each answered trivia questions. If one team didn't know the answer, they could dare the other team to answer for double the points. The other team could "double dare" the first team, who had to either answer the question or perform a (usually messy) stunt. The winning team participated in an equally messy obstacle course at the end of the show for a team prize.



2. Jimmy Kimmel was the sidekick on this game show from 1997 to 2001.



3. This is a Game Show Network original show in which two-person teams attempt to identify five-letter words correctly before passing their turn to the opposing pair. Once a correct answer is given, they get to randomly draw numbers and try to get five numbers in a row from their board of numbers.



4. Name the game:
Teammate 1: “A wrench. A plunger.”
Teammate 2: “Things a plumber might use!”
Teammate 1: “A map. A flashlight. Insurance card.”
Teammate 2: “Things found in a glove box! Things found in a glove compartment!”


5. Contestants had to guess if the next in a series of cards would be higher or lower than the previous card. To get on the board, two contestants had to predict how many people in a survey of 100 answered a question a certain way. The champion player went to the bonus round. Starting with $200, the player wagered money on whether the next card would 99 be higher or lower. The last wager was the "Big Bet," where the player had to wager at least half of the money.


6. While the clock ticks down, questions are passed to each player. A correct response raises the bank, as each player opts to call "Bank" before the next question, thus shifting the winnings into the pot. At the end of each round, the players vote a contestant 'off.'


7. Kenny wasn’t like the other kids. Even though he was the host of this show, he didn’t become as famous as some of his sidekicks like Adam Sandler, Denis Leary and Colin Quinn.


8. Two celebrity guests teamed up with a contestant on each of two teams. Teams attempted to guess a chain of related pairs of words. They were given the first and last words of the pair, and had to guess the words in between. One letter of a word was revealed at a time. The team with the most correct guesses (and points) at the end of the rounds went on to the bonus round.


9. Name the game:
Teammate 1: “Peroxide”
Teammate 2: “Bleach?”
Teammate 1: “Platinum”
Teammate 2: “Blonde!”


10. This was one of the most riotous game shows on TV, mostly because of the scripted and ad-libbed celebrity answers. Two contestants call on each star to answer trivia; then choose to agree or disagree with their answers.


11. In this game or its classic version, two contestants matched pairs on a puzzle board to make two puzzle pieces disappear. A rebus puzzle would be revealed as the pieces disappeared, like the following:




12. Six players are presented a physical or mental challenge to conquer. The group then votes for the one amongst them most likely to fail. If the underdog tanks, he or she is out of there. If he/she wins, he/she gets to choose another player for elimination. The last man standing then picks a trivia question for each of the eliminated players, trying to choose categories they will get wrong.


13. This enduring classic was one of the longest running network game shows - spanning over 17 years. The game format, which never changed, consisted of four celebrity panelists who attempted to guess the invention or occupation of a secret contestant. In the 3rd round, the celebrity panel would wear blindfolds and attempt to guess the identity of a 'Mystery Guest' star.


14. In this game, you want to spin for cash and prizes and avoid this guy:



15. This has been the number one game show in syndication since it went syndicated in 1984 and was also the first game show to be close-captioned for the hearing impaired.



16. This is the longest running game show on television. It has been on the air since 1972.



17. One true identity and two imposters enter the stage all claiming to be the same person. Three celebrity panelists then grill the trio attempting to separate the real deal from the false pair.



18. Your fastest finger leads you to the millionaire chair to face the host. This high intensity cash flow-show single handedly revitalized primetime studio games and led to several new prime time game show releases.



19. We asked 100 people “Which game show host gives the most kisses to contestants?” Survey says….this guy, who hosted the Family Feud from 1976 to 1985 and 1994 to 1995.



20. Each show presented a contest between creative performers of often off-beat talent, with a panel of three celebrity judges. If any one of the judges considered an act to be particularly painful to watch (or listen to), they could stop the performance.



BONUS: Solve the rebus puzzles in #11.

Answers to last week's Trivia MOVIE QUOTES

1. “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.”

The Wizard of Oz

2. One day it started raining, and it didn't quit for four months. We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways..."

Forrest Gump

3. I feel like a defective typewriter.

Grease
Rizzo says this when she thinks she's pregnant.

4. No, no more whale! You can't speak whale.

Finding Nemo
I love Dory!

5. I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.

Airplane

6. Dude, no. This is serious. I just sharted.

Along Came Polly

7. Can you bring me my chapstick?

Napolean Dynamite

8. If I’m not back in five minutes…just wait longer.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

9. Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.

Legally Blonde

10. I have to admit, you know, I did the fair bit of [hesitates] masturbating when I was a little younger. I used to call it stroking the salami, yeah, you know, pounding the old pud. [pause] I never did it with baked goods, but you know your uncle Mort, he pets the one-eyed snake 5-6 times a day.

American Pie

11. Price check on Vagiclean, aisle five. I repeat: price check on Vagiclean, aisle five. That's Vagiclean. We've got a customer down here with a full-on fallopian fungus. She's baking a loaf of bread and I think it's sourdough.

Me, Myself and Irene
If you haven't seen it, rent it! So funny.

12. True love is hard to find, sometimes you think you have true love and then you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your bathroom blindfolded like a goddamn magic show ready to double team your girlfriend...

Old School

13. I carried a watermelon.

Dirty Dancing

14. I’m bigger than you and higher up in the food chain. Get in my belly.

Austin Powers: They Spy Who Shagged Me

15. Look man, you can listen to Jimi, but you can’t hear him. There’s a difference man. Just because you’re listening to him doesn’t mean you’re hearing him.

White Men Can’t Jump


I MUST HAVE MADE THIS TOO EASY! You all did awesome.

Maria got 7 out of 15 and Theresa got 9 out of 15. Pretty good. I would give you both praise in a Toronto Film Festival kind of way. You didn't blow us out of the water, but it was still ok, like most things Canadian.

Megan got 12 out of 15. Very good. Megan gets a Golden Globe.

Janna got 13 out of 15, which is awesome. An Oscar to you, Janna. Way to go.

And Mary S. is ON TOP AGAIN. She got 14 out of 15 and only got White Men Can't Jump wrong, which everyone got wrong. She is tops with the Screen Actors Guild, which those in the know realize is the most prestigious award in Hollywood (I think? Maybe I made this up.). Well done again Mary.

Thanks for playing.

Trivia Thursday MOVIE QUOTES

It is once again Trivia Thursday. I will post a new set of trivia questions every Thursday. The rules are simple. Please put your answers in the comments section of the post and I will reveal the answers tomorrow or next week or whenever I feel like it. No Cheating! I trust that all of you will all use the honor system? That means you will not use Google, (or any other internet searches) or mooch off other peoples answers. Cheating is BAD. If your employer has somehow made it impossible for you to post comments (bastards), you may also email me your answers to me at MCnMarty@hotmail.com.

I give you the quote, you tell me the movie. GOOD LUCK

1. “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.”



2. One day it started raining, and it didn't quit for four months. We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways..."



3. I feel like a defective typewriter.



4. No, no more whale! You can't speak whale.



5. I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.



6. Dude, no. This is serious. I just sharted.



7. Can you bring me my chapstick?



8. If I’m not back in five minutes…just wait longer.



9. Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.



10. I have to admit, you know, I did the fair bit of [hesitates] masturbating when I was a little younger. I used to call it stroking the salami, yeah, you know, pounding the old pud. [pause] I never did it with baked goods, but you know your uncle Mort, he pets the one-eyed snake 5-6 times a day.



11. Price check on Vagiclean, aisle five. I repeat: price check on Vagiclean, aisle five. That's Vagiclean. We've got a customer down here with a full-on fallopian fungus. She's baking a loaf of bread and I think it's sourdough.



12. True love is hard to find, sometimes you think you have true love and then you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your bathroom blindfolded like a goddamn magic show ready to double team your girlfriend...



13. I carried a watermelon.



14. I’m bigger than you and higher up in the food chain. Get in my belly.



15. Look man, you can listen to Jimi, but you can’t hear him. There’s a difference man. Just because you’re listening to him doesn’t mean you’re hearing him.

Answers to Harry Potter Trivia

1. What does Harry use to destroy Riddle's diary?
b. A basilisk fang

2. On what date is Harry's birthday?
c. 31st July

3. What color is the Fat Lady's dress?
a. Pink

4. In the final battle for Hogwarts, Dumbledore's Army and the Order of the Phoenix faced substantial losses. Which of the following did not die the night of the Battle for Hogwarts?
b. Ginny Weasley
Fred died in front of Harry, Ron Hermione and Percy, leaving George not only without an ear, but without a twin. We do not see Tonks and Lupin dying, only their bodies lying next to Fred's. They left behind them their infant son, Teddy, who had to grow up with no parents, only a grandmother and godfather. Other deaths that night include Colin Creevey and of course, Lord Voldemort.

5. Who made the Prophecy about Harry in the Order of the Phoenix?
c. Trelawney

6. Which word describes 'leaving half of yourself behind while apparating'?
c. Splinched

7. What is the password to the prefect's bathroom?
b. Pine Fresh

8. "Mrs. Weasley let out a shriek just like Hermione's. 'I don't believe it! How wonderful!...That's everyone in the family!'
'What are Fred and I, next door neighbors?'"
Why was Mrs. Weasley so excited?
c. Ron had just been named a Prefect


9. What is the incantation for unlocking doors?
b. Alohomora

10. Where does Severus Snape's Potions class take place in the castle?
a. The Dungeons

11. Born under very similar circumstances, which other boy might have been "the boy who lived"?
c. Neville Longbottom

12. Who was the first seeker to ever beat Harry at Quidditch?
b. Cedric Diggory

13. To summon them, Voldemort would touch the mark on the arm of any one of his Inner Circle. What happens to the marks of the others?
c. They burn

14. You have just had an encounter with a dementor and aren’t feeling so great! What would you eat to recover from the effect a dementor has on you?
Chocolate!

15. Born under very similar circumstances, which other boy might have been "the boy who lived"?
c. Neville Longbottom - Yep. Still him.

16. Repeatedly, Mad Eye Moody reminds the students to stay alert - always. What's his way of putting it?
Constant vigilance!!

17. Besides Fred and George (hysterical), I think Luna Lovegood may be one of the funniest characters in the Harry Potter series. While sitting with Harry and Neville in a compartment on the Hogwarts Express, Luna has a suggestion as to why Harry seems a little preoccupied:
"(*BLANK*) got you?" she asked sympathetically.
"I-what?" Harry said, confused.
"A (*BLANK*)...they're invisible. They float in through your ears and make your brain go fuzzy. I thought I felt one zooming around in here." She flapped her hands at the air, as though beating off large invisible moths.
What "creature" is Luna referring to? Fill in the (*BLANK*)
c. A wrackspurt

18. There are many deaths in the seventh book, commencing with the murder of the Muggle Studies Teacher, Professor Burbage. Mad-Eye Moody was the next loss, but another character was killed that same night, one who was brave in her own way, and deserves to be remembered. Who died when a missed Avada Kedavra curse hit her?
b. Hedwig

19. Tom Riddle talked to Professor Slughorn while Tom was still at school. What did Tom ask Slughorn?
a. if a person could have more than one horcrux

20. Why did Voldemort kill Snape?
d. The Elder Wand was not working properly for him.
He didn't really that the wand's loyalty actually lay with Draco Malfoy.

TT and Janna both got 14/20. And you both got pretty much the same answers wrong. What house would the sorting hat put you in? I don't think the fat lady would let you into the Gryffindor common room, since you don't remember the color of her dress. I think you both show great loyalty and fair play though. I say Hufflepuff!



Christen got 15/20 right. Me thinks she is very courageous I say Gryffindor!



Sooooooooooo close for first place.

Megs got 17/20 right and Mary S just beat her out with 18/20. Way to go girls. "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure" is a Ravenclaw proverb and I think you are both Ravenclaw material. Megs, wear your prefect badge with pride.



Mary S is definitely Head Girl though!! Mary the trivia crown is yours once again!