We had 11 teams in on a hot night in New York last night. The crowd was really into the Trivia, which is always a great thing. The first two rounds were tough as the scores were a bit on the lower side, but they picked up as we got to the Q Train lightning round. I also goofed on a question last night, and tossed it out. In "2017 Trivia", I thought the first question about the Album of the Year caused some confusion, and when that happens, I throw the question out and award everyone a point.
The top four teams were separated by six points going into the final round, and the top two were neck and neck with just one-point between them. But it was a night for DIMS to return to the winners' circle, as they got 4 of 5 correct in IQ Trivia to end the night with 47 points and the victory. Congrats to Ken and Michael on their win. Second place went to The Jabooties with 42 points, and third place went to Team Nachos with 41 points.
Best Team Name: Sophisticated Hippies
Current Events
1. A New Jersey woman was charged last week with hacking the email accounts of what female singer/actress and is facing multiple felony identity theft and fraud counts?
2. What corporate CEO apologized last week after tweeting that one of the Thai cave rescuers was a pedophile, and the man is considering legal action against him?
3. Adrian Cronauer, a one-time airman in the US Air Force, died last week at the age of 79. He was the inspiration for what 1987 movie that starred Robin Williams?
4. What late comedian's belongings will be featured at auction this fall at Sotheby's and will include his scripts, awards, props and wardrobe?
5. 17 people died when a duck boat capsized on a lake in what US state last Thursday, with 9 members of one family among the victims?
6. What rock group was listed number one on Billboard magazine's 2018 list as the top music moneymaker, bringing in $54.4 million?
7. James Gunn was fired last Friday as the writer/director of what wildly successful movie series' second sequel after tweets from a decade ago surfaced showing him joking about rape and pedophilia?
2017 Trivia
1. What pop singer won the Grammy for Album of the Year for 2017?
2. What film led the way with six Academy Awards at the 2017 Oscars?
3. In September 2017, what city was selected to host the 2024 Summer Olympics?
4. What female pop singer performed at halftime of the Super Bowl in February 2017?
5. What male pop singer had the biggest selling album in the US in 2017?
6. What MLB team won their first-ever World Series championship in 2017?
7. Siesta Beach was ranked the top beach in the US for 2017 by the expert "Dr. Beach." In what state is Siesta Beach located?
The Q Train: 1, 2, 3 or 4 Trivia
1. France won this number of soccer World Cups in its history.
2. The first baseman in baseball is this number.
3. In Astrology, Aries is this number sign of the Zodiac.
4. The total number of Oscars won by Robert DeNiro in his film career.
5. This is the total number of films in the Lethal Weapon series.
6. This is the number of Catholics that have been vice-president of the US.
7. The total number of official languages of Switzerland.
8. Actor Tom Cruise has been married this number of times.
9. This is the number of states bordering Texas.
10. The TV series “Billions” has currently aired this many seasons on Showtime.
General Knowledge
1. Who painted the late 15th century mural "The Last Supper?" ( 1 pt)
2. The lowest point in the United States can be found in what state? ( 1 pt)
3. Diamonds are almost entirely of what element? ( 1 pt)
4. Rock legend Jimi Hendrix was born in what West Coast city? ( 2 pt)
5. The original Orient Express traveled between Paris and what other city? ( 2 pt)
6. A group of crows is called what? ( 2 pt)
7. In the famous diner scene in "When Harry Met Sally", what type of sandwich is Sally eating? ( 3 pt)
IQ Trivia
1. What country is home to the most 7-Eleven convenience stores in the world? ( 4 points)
2. Uther Pendragon was the father of what legendary figure? ( 4 points)
3. The ancient ruins of the city of Carthage can be found in what country? ( 3 points)
4. What 1980s Oscar-winning film holds the record for the most extras in one scene, over 400,000? ( 4 points)
5. A young businessman named Abe Saperstein founded what famous sports team in Chicago in 1926? ( 5 points)
Answers
Current Events
1. Selena Gomez; 2. Elon Musk; 3. "Good Morning Vietnam"; 4. Robin Williams; 5. Missouri; 6. U2; 7. "Guardians of the Galaxy."
2017 Trivia
1. Adele; 2. "La La Land;" 3. Paris; 4. Lady Gaga; 5. Ed Sheeran; 6. Houston Astros; 7. Florida.
The Q Train: 1, 2, 3 or 4 Trivia
1. 2; 2. 3; 1; 4. 2; 5. 4; 6. 1; 7. 4; 8. 3; 9. 4; 10. 3.
General Knowledge
1. Leonardo daVinci; 2. California; 3. carbon; 4. Seattle; 5. Istanbul; 6. murder; 7. pastrami.
IQ Trivia
1. Japan; 2. King Arthur; 3. Tunisia; 4. "Gandhi;" 5. Harlem Globetrotters.