The Grand "Sam"
Goals in hockey can only be scored from inside a specific area. What is the semicircular area in front of the goal called?
The "D" or striking circle
"Figure You Out" by Viola is on Sam's infamously and painfully long Spotify playlist.
Will great pride finish the lyrics
"At the rap show, when will he learn, that you like __________"
"The Rolling Stones"
Sam is the real-life Snow White, feeding stray cats, birds and squirrels when he was in university. In such spirit, name the seven dwarves from the Disney Adaptation. A minimum of 3 must be correct, and subject to how bad the wrong answers are, the points will be granted.
Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey.
This lively Brazilian dance and music style is famous during Rio's Carnival celebrations
Samba
What animal was found in ginger beer in the infamously memorable case of Donoghue v Stevenson, which Sam had the joy of learning about?
Snail
Sam has recently passed his theory test. To celebrate the next test, what is the average pass rate for a practical driving test in Great Britain (manual car, obviously)?
50.4%
The first song for the iconic karaoke duo of Sam and Archie is Centuries by Fall Out Boy.
Which American state does the band originate from?
Illinois
Sam, the chef, has fed many of his friends. If you are not gluten-free, severely lactose intolerant, or vegan, you would've tried Sam's carbonara.
Name the 6 core ingredients to make a Carbonara.
Pasta, guanciala/pancetta/bacon, eggs, black pepper, pecorino romano cheese/hard cheese
This archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean is divided politically into an independent nation and a U.S. territory
Samoa
This common law offence sounds like something Sam's neighbours might complain about when we start karaoke at 2 a.m.
Nuisance
Sam has recently decided to take up golf, channelling his inner old soul and driving the much-loved buggy around. How many clubs can a standard golf bag legally hold?
14
This singer and multi-instrumentalist of The Beatles who wrote such hit songs for the band as "Penny Lane," and "Blackbird" shares the same birthday as Sam
Paul McCartney
June 18, 1942
Sam has gotten the same haircut for eons. What is the name/instructions to the barber of this historical, iconic Sam special?
70/30
Sam becomes this whenever there's a minor inconvenience which results in long calls and he suddenly and surprisingly offers life advice
Samaritan
What was the medieval "Cowardice Tax" (Scutage) originally used for?
It allowed knights to pay the King to avoid fighting in wars.
The first team to make Sam laugh wins, no tickling allowed. It wouldn’t work anyway.
Sam van London has an infamous 14-hour-long Spotify playlist, which one of these jams is not in it?
Burn The House Down - AJR
Sam the tech-wiz built a gaming PC in his prime. How many core components are there?
(Bonus of 100 points if you can name them all)
8
(CPU, GPU, Motherboard, RAM, Storage, Power Supply, Cooling System, Case)
Often served after dinner and rarely at pre’s, this Italian anise-flavoured liqueur is sometimes enjoyed with coffee beans floating in the glass, because it is believed to represent health, happiness and prosperity
Sambuca
This unpopular additional duty was axed by former Chancellor George Osborne in his 2013 Budget, much to the joy of fellow pub goers like Sam
Beer Duty Escalator
Sam loves skiing, but he always forgets his SPF and ends up sunburnt.
Nevertheless, he always goes. Taken from the German word for "track", this term describes the technique of leaning into a turn to cut a clean edge into the snow without skidding. What is it?
Carving
All teams will select a song that encapsulates Sam’s vibes, and provide an explanation where necessary. It shall be judged by Sam.
You heard me. Pick a song.
How many hours does the special birthday boy have in a premier tactical multiplayer FPS game? (Bonus/pity points of 1 shot if you can name the game)
1907.8 hours
Counterstrike
These animals were originally bred by the Nenets people of Siberia and are known by this breed name
Samoyan(s)
The answer to approximately 70% of law questions.
It depends.