DC
2021 Entertainment
Politics, politics
HWG Little Known Facts
Holiday Tunes
100

This owner of two professional DC sports teams was also an executive at AOL.

Who is Ted Leonsis?

100

The 8th person to play this famous spy might be someone very different from the traditional actors.

Who is James Bond?

100

This northeastern Democrat is the longest serving member of the Senate who is still in office.

Who is Patrick Leahy? (46 years!)

100

The firm's current offices are located at the former site of this government agency.

What is the FCC?

100

In "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" the kids are told not to do this.

What is "Cry and Pout"?

200

This hotel where Ronald Reagan was shot also hosts the annual Telecom Prom.

What is the Washington Hilton?

200

Japan won a total of 5 medals in this sport that debuted at the 2021 Summer Olympics.

What is skateboarding?

200

This relative of the ousted governor of New York just lost his gig, too.

Who is Chris Cuomo?

200

Mark Grannis appears last among the name partners, but in exchange he received this nice perk.

What is the first choice of office space?

200

This kind of sleigh is featured in "Jingle Bells."

What is a one-horse open sleigh?

300

This is the oldest of DC's universities.

What is Georgetown University? (founded 1789)

300

This series (not for the squeamish) is the most watched program ever on Netflix.

What is Squid Game?

300

Former President Trump has reached a deal to sell DC landmark . . . at a $70 million loss.

What is the Trump International Hotel f/k/a the Old Post Office?

300

HWG attorneys have run for and successfully won this many elected government offices.

What is 0?

(Mark Grannis, Kelly McGinn)

300

In the Christmas carol "We wish you a Merry Christmas," the carolers are pretty insistent they get this treat before leaving.

What is figgy pudding?

400

In 2009, this iconic eatery has served up its signature half-smoke (hold the arugula) to Barack Obama.

What is Ben's Chili Bowl?

400

The reunion special for this TV series showed that the cast would be there for you even if it it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.

What is Friends?

400

This former President astutely noted that "more and more of our imports come from overseas."

Who is George W. Bush?

400

In 2011, this HWG partner was ranked the number one raquetball player in Virginia.

Who is Tim Simeone?

400

This is what Daveed Diggs wants for Hannukah.

What is a puppy?

500

Despite his name, this architect of DC's layout was fully grown.

Who was Pierre L'Enfant?

500

This Olivia Rodrigo's debut single has everyone revisiting their teenage heartbreak and belting out the song's infectious hook—in their car, of course.

What is Drivers License?

500

This term can mean either a filibuster-proof bill or the result of couple's therapy.

What is reconciliation?

500

A former HWG associate appeared on -- and won -- this reality television show.

What is Survivor?

500

Versions of this song, infamous at HWG, have been sung by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Ru Paul, Justin Bieber and the cast of Glee ... among many others.

What is the Little Drummer Boy?