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100

Which Icelandic artist once wore a dress that looked like a swan to the Oscars and made "Human Behaviour" a thing?

Who is Björk?

100

Carl’s Jr. is the West Coast sibling of this fast-food chain — same owner, same menu, but an identity crisis in the Eastern U.S.

What is Hardee’s?

100

This 49ers quarterback wore #16 and led the team to four Super Bowl wins and is widely considered one of the greatest QBs of all time.

Who is Joe Montana?

100

This 1994 film, starring Tom Hanks, is about a man who unwittingly finds himself involved in some of the most pivotal events in U.S. history.

What is Forrest Gump?

100

This black-and-white bear is native to China and is known for its iconic diet of bamboo.

What is the giant panda?

200

Before she went solo, Charli XCX contributed vocals to this 2012 Icona Pop banger that made you want to crash your car.

What is "I Love It"?

200

In 2020, Carl’s Jr. launched a plant-based version of their famous Western Bacon Cheeseburger using this brand’s faux beef patty.

What is Beyond Meat?

200

Before they were in San Francisco, the Giants played in this New York borough and their name originally came from their tall, lanky players.

What is Manhattan?

200

In Whiplash, Andrew Neiman struggles to impress his abusive instructor, Terence Fletcher. What song does Fletcher demand Andrew play in the film’s brutal opening scene?

What is “Caravan”?

200

This bird is known for its beautiful, colorful tail feathers, which it displays during mating season. It is often found in India and Southeast Asia.

 What is the peacock?

300

SURPRISE CARD! Gift time... or shot time. Daniel Johnston’s cult classic "Hi, How Are You" features a frog-like alien on the cover. What’s the character’s name?

Who is Jeremiah the Innocent?

300

SURPRISE CARD! Time to prove you're a true connoisseur of drive-thru decadence.
Carl’s Jr. introduced a burger in 2006 that literally included a breakfast item as a topping — what was the burger called and what was the item?

Breakfast Burger & hash brown patty

300

SURPRISE CARD! Gift time... or shot time.
The 2012 Giants won the World Series behind a dominant playoff run. Name who they defeated in the series.

Detroit Tigers

300

SURPRISE CARD! Time to pick a gift or take a shot! In Little Miss Sunshine, what is the name of the pageant that Olive participates in, and what is the controversial talent she performs?

  • Pageant name: Little Miss Sunshine
  • Talent: A striptease to “Superfreak” by Rick James
300

SURPRISE CARD! Time to pick a gift or take a shot! The narwhal is often called the “unicorn of the sea.” What is the purpose of the male narwhal’s long spiral tusk?

What is it’s likely used in mating rituals or for social dominance?

400

JPEGMAFIA’s abrasive yet intricate production is often built around obscure samples. On the track “Thug Tears”from Veteran, he samples a vocal line from what 90s sitcom’s theme song. 

What is “Frasier”

400

Carl’s Jr.’s original founder started selling hot dogs out of a cart in Los Angeles in the 1940s before launching the chain. Name the founder

Carl Karcher

400

In the 1994 season, Jerry Rice broke a long-standing NFL record for career touchdowns — surpassing what legendary player?

Jim Brown

400

In The Truman Show, Truman Burbank’s whole life is a meticulously crafted television show, but he is unaware of it. What is the major philosophical concept does Christof argue is central to Truman’s life?

“The need for control” / “The greater good”

400

The axolotl is a unique species of amphibian native to lakes in Mexico. What is it famous for?

What is its ability to regenerate limbs?

500

SURPRISE CARD! Only true post-rock prophets will survive this one.
Slint’s Spiderland (1991) is credited with helping to define the post-rock genre. But their eerie sound was born from an earlier, lesser-known band some of the members were in. Name that band

Squirrel Bait

500

SURPRISE CARD! For food trivia glory:
Carl’s Jr. ran a famously risqué ad campaign in the early 2000s featuring supermodels eating burgers in slow motion. Name two of the models or celebrities featured in these controversial ads, AND name the burger they were most often shown eating.

  • Celebrities: Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Kate Upton, or Emily Ratajkowski (any 2)
  • Burger: The Western Bacon Cheeseburger
500

SURPRISE CARD! For the real fans — In the 1981 NFC Championship Game, "The Catch" became a defining moment in 49ers history. Name the quarterback, the receiver, and the opponent team they beat to reach the Super Bowl.

  • Quarterback: Joe Montana
  • Receiver: Dwight Clark
  • Opponent: Dallas Cowboys
500

SURPRISE CARD! Only the bravest cinephiles will survive this one.
In Mandy, Nicolas Cage's character seeks vengeance after his wife is murdered by a cult. What is the name of the cult leader, and what object is used to symbolize his power and influence over the cult?

  • Cult leader: Jeremiah Sand
  • Symbolic object: A pendant (the cult's medallion) or “the key” he uses to control his followers
500

SURPRISE CARD! Let’s see if you can claim a gift with this one! The Komodo dragon is the largest living lizard, and it’s native to Indonesia. How does it hunt its prey?

It uses its powerful bite and infects its prey with bacteria in its saliva, leading to infection and eventual death.