Inauguration Day
2021 Potpourri
NFL
Name The Actor
What Are We Eating After Jeopardy!?
200

The first president to not attend his successor’s inauguration was this man, who, despite what many think, spent his retirement as a great friend of Jefferson, his successor.

John Adams

200

Donald Trump threatened that if anybody defaced or intruded upon a federal building or federal property, specifically referring to the mess that happened in this state, that these people would face a minimum of 10 years in prison. He seemed to completely forget that when he provoked rioters to storm the Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

Oregon

200

Former NFL coach Jerry Glanville is likely best remembered not for his coaching (he had a losing record), but for saying that the NFL stood for these three words, and that soon he’d be bagging groceries for a living if refs kept making bad calls against his team.

Not For Long

200

Forest. “Forest Gump”(1994)

Tom Hanks

200

It’s a traditional Mexican dish with chunks of pork slow cooked in sauce made from tomatillos, peppers, and some seasonings.

Chili Verde

400

This president took part in both the coldest (7 degrees) and warmest (55 degrees) inauguration day in 1981 and 1985, respectively.

Ronald Reagan

400

While Ken Jennings is currently filling in for Alex Trebek, this Discount Double Check sports star mentioned that he had been asked to guest host the show at some point in 2021.

Aaron Rodgers
400

Unfortunately, quarterback Tom Savage will most likely be remembered not for his skills, but for a play in which he was brutally sacked and went into this position, common among those who suffer concussions.

The Fencing Position
400

Alan. “The Hangover” (2009)

Zach Galifianackis

400

Hopefully you’re eating more for dinner than just this, an antipasto from Italy traditionally consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt.

Bruschetta

600

Quite a few James have been president, but this James was the first to have his inauguration photographed in 1857.

James Buchanan

600

This is the only company currently (as of January 20th, 2021) whose country of origin is the United States. (Hint, no it isn’t Pfizer, the multinational company)

Moderna

600

HBO documents the offseason, training camps, and preseason of NFL teams every year with this TV series, which airs every August.

Hard Knocks

600

Magic Mike. “Magic Mike” (2012)

Channing Tatum
600

DAILY DOUBLE! Wait for the question

Farfalle

800

The last time a president did not attend his successor’s inauguration was 152 years ago, when this president, the first to be impeached, bailed.

Andrew Johnson

800

If you’re into musicals, you may enjoy this Spanish Harlem movie adaptation slated to hit the big screen later this year.  

West Side Story

800

After achieving fame in the NFL, Russell Wilson bailed on high-school sweetheart to wed this “1, 2 Step Singer.” The two recently had a son who they named Win. Yes, they named their son Win.

Ciara

800

Jack Byrnes. “Meet the Parents” (2000)

Robert De Niro

800

The only way you’d ever eat this in real life is by eating the candy version of this burger that Plankton has spent his entire life trying to steal from Mr. Krabs.

Krabby Patty

1000

This amendment, ratified in 1933, changed the inauguration day from March 4th to January 20th.

20th Amendment

1000

This “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer’s newest album, “The Best is Yet to Come,” is set for release on February 26, 2021.

Bonnie Tyler

1000

The first Muslim head coach of the NFL is this man.

Robert Saleh, hired 2021 by the Jets

1000

Annie Porter. “Speed” (1994)

Sandra Bullock

1000

This is a is a green, leaf vegetable dish eaten in the Indian subcontinent with bread such as roti or naan, or rice. You can also just order it at your local Indian restaurant too, usually with paneer cheese.

Saag