Quotes
"To be, or not to be, that is the question" was uttered by Prince Hamlet in a speech penned by this Victorian playwright.
Who was William Shakespeare?
This cultural phenomenon surrounded and preceded the simultaneous release of two blockbuster films in 2023. Internet appreciation of the films' contrast boosted popularity in what Variety called "the movie event of the year."
What was Barbenheimer?
This planet has the most gravity of any planet in our solar system.
What is Jupiter?
You can find the Grand Canyon in this U.S. state.
What is Arizona?
This Israeli song, sung by Nadal Guedj, finished in 9th place at the 2015 Eurovision Competition. It is arguably Israel's greatest musical achievement.
What is "Golden Boy?"
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" was said by this activist.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
In 2023, this purple ice cream drink gained notoriety on social media after users pretended to die upon drinking it.
What was the Grimace Shake?
This animal is the largest known land animal.
What is the elephant?
There are this many Great Lakes.
[BONUS: 50 points per Great Lake named]
What is 5?
[BONUS]
What is:
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Lake Eerie
Lake Huron
Lake Ontario
The hit song Valerie by Mark Ronson features the singing of this late artist.
Who was Amy Winehouse?
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" was said by this U.S. President.
Who was Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
The term "Megxit" refers to this.
What is the withdrawal of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, from the royal family?
This is the tallest type of grass.
What is bamboo?
The world's most active volcano is located in this country.
What is the United States?
[100 per answer; max 5 per team. Playing team gets 3 guesses, then open to everyone]
I have seen this artist in concert.
Who is:
Bon Jovi
Def Leppard
Styx
Journey
Weird Al Yankovic
Tyler Childers
The Lumineers
War on Drugs
Trey Anastasio Band
Dispatch
Charley Crockett
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game" was said by this legendary athlete.
Who was Babe Ruth?
Taylor Swift is named after this famous singer-songwriter.
Who is James Taylor?
Diabetes develops due to an issue regarding this organ.
What is the pancreas?
This is the term for a flat, elevated landform, that rises sharply above adjacent land on at least one side.
What is a plateau?
This artist is represented by the Y in CSNY.
Who is Neil Young?
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." was said by this author.
Who was Dr. Seuss?
19 individuals have won the coveted EGOT (an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.) Name one.
[each worth 200]
Who is:
Elton John
Viola Davis
Jennifer Hudson
Alan Menken
John Legend
Tim Rice
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Robert Lopez
Scott Rudin
Whoopi Goldberg
Mike Nichols
Mel Brooks
Jonathan Tunick
Marvin Hamlisch
Audrey Hepburn
John Gielgud
Rita Moreno
Helen Hayes
Richard Rogers
This element is the most abundant in the universe, and also the lightest.
What is hydrogen?
This mountain range runs along the western coast of South America, and is the namesake for a popular minty chocolate candy.
What is the Andes?
Legendary guitarist and Santana frontman Carlos Santa was born in this country.
What is Mexico?