Video Games
This cube shaped console came out in 2001 and was criticized for its toyish look.
GameCube
Before he became a star, Pharrell Williams was fired from McDonald’s 3 different times. Years later, he would help write and produce the company’s iconic “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle.
Why is this ironic?
A) Pharrell never eats McDonalds
B) Pharrell helped a company he was fired from
C) Pharrell does not write music.
B) Pharrell helped a company he was fired from
In Fortnite, the size of the safe zone progressively shrinks, forcing remaining players into the same location.
What does progressively mean?
a) happens all at once
b) happens in small stages
c) happens to one person
b) happens in small stages
This NFL team is based in Florida and recently drafted former Patriots' quarterback, Tom Brady.
Tampa bay buccaneers
This fictional character is a business man in an animated television series that owns and operates his own restaurant and is obsessed with money.
Mr. Krabs
This game features a war between humans and an alien alliance known as the Covenant.
Halo
According to researchers, duct tape should never be used for sealing ducts.
Why is this ironic?
A) Duct tape was randomly named.
B) Duct tape was named after the very thing it should be used for.
C) Duct tape was named after the very thing it should not be used for.
C) Duct tape was named after the very thing it should not be used for.
NPC (Non-Player Character) are characters that inhabit the game world and are not controlled by a player, but are built into the game code.
What does inhabit mean?
A) A person or group that enjoys traveling to a new place
B) A person, animal, or group that lives in a place or environment.
C) A hand-drawn character
B) A person, animal, or group that lives in a place or environment.
Name 5 NBA teams
Lakers
Warriors
Celtics
Bulls
Heat
Suns
Nicks
Mavericks
76ers
Bucks
Jazz
Clippers
Cavaliers
a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Some of his villains include, the Joker and the Riddler.
Batman
This system brought Microsoft into the gaming world. It’s also considered the system with game that modernized the first person shooter game genre.
Xbox
"Father of Traffic Safety” William Eno invented the stop sign, crosswalk, traffic circle, one-way street, and taxi stand—but never learned how to drive.
Why is this ironic?
A) The inventor was a bad driver.
B) The inventor of our everyday traffic safety laws never used them.
C) His father was a Taxi driver.
B) The inventor of our everyday traffic safety laws never used them.
In games, you can purchase a skin to make an aesthetic change to your character, weapon or item.
What does aesthetic mean?
A) Giving of pleasant or artistic appearance
B) Borrowing from another character
C) Unknown
A) Giving of pleasant or artistic appearance
Winner of the 2022 NFL Super Bowl
The Los Angeles Rams
This American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer recently dropped a new device and music streaming platform called Stemplayer
Kanye West
Released in 2017, 100 players dropped from "Battle Bus" fight in a Battle Royale to be the last person standing. Over the course of a round, the safe area of the map shrinks down in size due to an incoming toxic storm.
Fortnite
Before 2012, the largest purchaser of kale in America was Pizza Hut. They used it as garnish around their salad bars.
Why is this ironic?
A)Pizza Hut does not sell salad.
B) Pizza Hut has bad salads.
C) Pizza Hut is not known for healthy vegetables, it is known for pizza.
C) Pizza Hut is not known for healthy vegetables, it is known for pizza.
As you progress through the game's levels, points and coins are given to a player.
What does progress mean?
A) to time travel to the future
B) move backward in time
C) move forward in time
C) move forward in time
Name 6 MLB teams
Red Sox
White Sox
Yankees
Cubs
Dodgers
METS
Marlins
Angels
Orioles
Cardinals
Braves
Blue Jays
Astros
Twins
Padres
Tigers
This American businessman and former professional basketball player played fifteen seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls
michael jordan
The famous Mario Party games give you Mario, Luigi, Princess Daisy, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Wario, Toad, and Waluigi. More playable characters were added, name one.
Donkey Kong, Shy Guy, Kemek, Birdo, or Koopa
Sweden’s famous Ice Hotel has a smoke detector.
Why is this ironic?
A) Ice is not at risk for catching on fire
B) The ice is at risk for catching on fire
C) Sweden does not have smoke detectors
A) Ice is not at risk for catching on fire
DAILY DOUBLE:
What does the acronym AFK stand for?
Away From Keyboard
Name 8 NFL Teams
Packers
Raiders
Eagles
Patriots
Colts
49ers
Seahawks
Vikings
Chiefs
Buccaneers
Bills
Bears
Broncos
Saints
Panthers
Ravens
This American actor and comedian first on NBC's sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and later premiered in movies Elf, Kicking & Screaming, & Step Brothers
Will Ferrell