Lit Trivia Game

[JohnOne]

And by the way, the 13 year old boy who sang, "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Clause" was Michael Jackson.

 

[rosylady]

JUST A THOUGHT, but if you keep the questions very very simple...
ie something someone can answer off the top of their heads, you won't have to wait to see if someone answered the question.



Question:

What is your natural hair color?

 

[RomanHans]

That would be "The Hawks"

What actress was originally cast in the Jodie Foster role from "Panic Room" and what role did she end up playing in the film instead?

My sources tell me that Nicole Kidman was the original actress cast for the lead in "Panic Room," but since I didn't actually see the film, I have no idea if Kidman actually showed up in another part...

And my natural hair color is a combination of black, dark brown and red. Really.

And my trivia question for the class is...why is it that everytime I post on this thread, it kicks me into 'Unregistered' status?

No, my real trivia question is, why aren't George W. Bush and his father simply called "George Bush Jr." and "George Bush Sr."?

Roman

 

[manofsteel52]

And by the way, the 13 year old boy who sang, "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Clause" was Michael Jackson.

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Actually, Jimmy Boyd recorded "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" at the age of 13 in 1952.

Michael Jackson wasn't even a twinkle in his daddy's eye yet.
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[hotforpolitics]

The 41st President of the U.S. was George Herbert Walker Bush, while the 43rd President is George Walker Bush. They do not share the same exact name, hence the reason they are not "Sr." and "Jr."

Next question:

What is the shortest day of the year???

 

[carrie-on]

The first day of Winter...the Winter Solstice...

 

[rosylady]

Q: What is the Canadian One dollar coin called?

 

[RomanHans]

Q: What is the Canadian One dollar coin called?

 

[RomanHans]

Q: What is the Canadian One dollar coin called?

Oops--sorry about the empty post.

It's called the...

WHO CARES!?! IT'S CANADA! WHY CAN'T YOU CRAZY NORTHERNERS JUST USE U.S. CURRENCY AND MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR ALL OF US?

Just kidding--as any good U.S. citizen, I have to perpetuate the myth that Canada is irrelevant to us. I've now fulfilled my public obligation, so please let this thread continue.

Roman

 

[rosylady]

Oops--sorry about the empty post.

It's called the...

WHO CARES!?! IT'S CANADA! WHY CAN'T YOU CRAZY NORTHERNERS JUST USE U.S. CURRENCY AND MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR ALL OF US?

Just kidding--as any good U.S. citizen, I have to perpetuate the myth that Canada is irrelevant to us. I've now fulfilled my public obligation, so please let this thread continue.

Roman

And to think I use to like you. (jk) And I don't see how that is being a "good US citizen" I think it makes you one of the rotten stuck up snobs. American's are not better than the rest of the world despite what you all think.


A "good" Citizen recognizes and appreciates the differences.


And you still didn't answer the question.

 

[RomanHans]

Not intending to hijack thread feel free to ignore

And to think I use to like you. (jk) And I don't see how that is being a "good US citizen" I think it makes you one of the rotten stuck up snobs. American's are not better than the rest of the world despite what you all think.


A "good" Citizen recognizes and appreciates the differences.


And you still didn't answer the question.

That's why I used the word 'myth.' Hey, some of my best friends are Canadian! OK, some of my former best friends are Canadian!


We now return you to your regularly scheduled trivia game.

Roman

 

[biggbear8]

trivia

as an american i love canada and the one dollar coins is a loon

or loonie .





beside hockey and skating that other sport is played on the ice ?

 

[Mountain Man]

I would say...Ice Climbing

But i think you mean curling....


name all of santa's reindeer....in order

 

[rosylady]

Alphabetical order or according to the song?

Alphabetical

Blitzen
Comet
Cupid
Dancer
Dasher
Donner
Prancer
rudolph
Vixen


or

Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen

and Rudolph


When is the next leap year?

 

[Blue Dolphin]

Alphabetical order or according to the song?

Alphabetical

Blitzen
Comet
Cupid
Dancer
Dasher
Donner
Prancer
rudolph
Vixen


or

Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen

and Rudolph


When is the next leap year?

2004

when was the last one?

 

[RomanHans]

2004

when was the last one?

1996 (remembering the century rule).

What is the capital of the nation Burkina Faso?

 

[RomanHans]

OK, I get the message, scrap that question.

Try this one:

What's the capital of Wyoming?

Roman

 

[Image]

1996 (remembering the century rule).

What is the capital of the nation Burkina Faso?

Why of course! Ouagadougou...
Now Wyoming? That's a toughie....

 

[rosylady]

Considering that there WAS a FEBRUARY 29 in the year 2000.

I would say that was the last leap year.


but we will keep Roman's question this time.

Capital~Cheyenne and yes I did cheat and look it up on the web.


Name the 7 Wonders of the World.

 

[Mountain Man]

7 Wonders of the World

7 ANCIENT Wonders:

1. The Great Pyramid of Giza
2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
6. The Colossus of Rhodes
7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria

(I knew all but the Mausoleum )

Name the Best selling Christmas song of all time and who sung it?....



extra credit for who wrote it and what movie it was written for?

 

[RomanHans]

Re: 7 Wonders of the World

7 ANCIENT Wonders:

1. The Great Pyramid of Giza
2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
6. The Colossus of Rhodes
7. The Lighthouse of Alexandria

(I knew all but the Mausoleum )

Name the Best selling Christmas song of all time and who sung it?....



extra credit for who wrote it and what movie it was written for?

I'll venture a guess...'White Christmas' performed by Bing Crosby, for the film of the same name?

Sorry, don't remember the composer.

I'll refrain from posting a question until I can figure out whether I actually got this one right this time? (and Rosy-- for pointing out my error--why didn't anyone tell me that I'm not omniscient?)


Roman

 

[Mountain Man]

Re: Re: 7 Wonders of the World

I'll venture a guess...'White Christmas' performed by Bing Crosby, for the film of the same name?

Sorry, don't remember the composer.

I'll refrain from posting a question until I can figure out whether I actually got this one right this time? (and Rosy-- for pointing out my error--why didn't anyone tell me that I'm not omniscient?)


Roman

You got the origional question...White Christmas by Bing ...


written by Irving Berlin for the movie Holiday Inn...no extra credit for you

 

[rosylady]

Re: Re: Re: 7 Wonders of the World

You got the origional question...White Christmas by Bing ...


written by Irving Berlin for the movie Holiday Inn...no extra credit for you

i knew that, was torn between that song and rudolph

 

[RomanHans]

Re: Re: Re: 7 Wonders of the World

You got the origional question...White Christmas by Bing ...


written by Irving Berlin for the movie Holiday Inn...no extra credit for you

No extra credit...well, maybe the curve will save me!

Back to obscure U.S. sports trivia--why did the owner of the NBA basketball team in Washington, DC, change the name of the team from the 'Washington Bullets' to the 'Washington Wizards?'

Roman

 

[Mountain Man]

Re: Re: Re: Re: 7 Wonders of the World

No extra credit...well, maybe the curve will save me!

Back to obscure U.S. sports trivia--why did the owner of the NBA basketball team in Washington, DC, change the name of the team from the 'Washington Bullets' to the 'Washington Wizards?'

Roman

I believe the change was made because many in the DC area were worried that "bullets" sent the wrong message in the Murder capital of the US.

More christmas trivia....

The poem commonly known as The Night Before Christmas was originally titled: