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Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:54 pm
by I Love the 80s!
I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:14 pm
by mellytu74
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
GRACE KELLY AND WILL SMITH
MONACO AND BEL-AIR
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
CABBAGE PATCH KIDS
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
TOM CLANCY
RED STORM RISING?
CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
ALEC BALDWIN
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:59 pm
by jarnon
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Will & Grace
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) United Kingdom & Monaco
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) Patriot Games
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) Alec Baldwin
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:30 pm
by SportsFan68
I Love the 80s! wrote:I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Princess Grace of Monaco.
Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Oops. Monaco.
United Kingdom
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Dolls
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
The Hunt for Red October
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Patriot Games
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Alec Baldwin
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:52 pm
by franktangredi
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Princess Diana of England (yawn)
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Dolls
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Tom Clancy
The Hunt for Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Alec Baldwin?
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:29 pm
by plasticene
I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Princess Grace, Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) Monaco, UK
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) The Hunt For Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) Alec Baldwin
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:03 am
by Bob78164
I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Prince William (Windsor) and Princess Grace (Kelly)
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) UK and Monaco, in that order
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points) It was John Clark's origin story, but I can't remember the title
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) The Cardinal of the Kremlin
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) Harrison Ford
Total points possible: 14
--Bob
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:10 am
by BackInTex
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Grace
William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Monacao
Great Britain
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Doll
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Patriot Games
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Alec Baldwin
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:38 am
by kroxquo
Spoiler Space
I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) UK
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) John Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) The Hunt for Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) Alec Baldwin
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:39 am
by Catfish
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Prince William
Princess Grace
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
UK
Monaco
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Kids
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Alec Baldwin
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:10 am
by themanintheseersuckersuit
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Grace Kelly Ranier, William Windsor Mountbatten
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) (USA and Monaco) and The United Kingdom
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Furby
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points) Cardinal of the Kremlin
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) The Hunt for Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) Harrison Ford
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:25 pm
by elwoodblues
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Princess Grace and Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Monaco and UK
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Kids
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 2:22 pm
by Pastor Fireball
WILL & GRACE
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) -- Princess Grace and Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) -- Monaco for Grace, England for William
FADS & CRAZES
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) -- Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) -- Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points) -- The Sum of All Fears
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) -- The Sum of All Fears
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) -- Harrison Ford
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 3:30 pm
by earendel
I Love the 80s! wrote:I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
I Love the 80s! wrote:WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Princess Grace and Prince Albert
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Monaco and the UK
I Love the 80s! wrote:FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Kids
I Love the 80s! wrote:WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Red Storm Rising
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
The Search for Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Alec Baldwin
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 4:53 pm
by T_Bone0806
I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
Thank YOU for providing the means to play
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Princess Grace (the former Ms. Kelly), Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Monaco, the United Kingdom
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Teddy Ruxpin
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
You Don't, No Jack
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Patriot Games
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Alec Baldwin in The Hunt For Red October
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:46 pm
by mikehardware
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Grace, William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) Monaco, England
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Cabbage Patch Kids
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:50 pm
by Bob Juch
WILL & GRACE
Princess Grace of Monaco
Prince William of England
FADS & CRAZES
Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
Tom Clancy
Red Storm Rising
The Hunt for Red October
Alec Baldwin
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:31 pm
by littlebeast13
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) - Harry and Grace
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) - England and Monaco
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) - Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) - Tom Clancy?
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) - Harrison Ford
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:47 pm
by MarleysGh0st
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Prince William and Princess Grace
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) The United Kingdom and Monaco
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Cabbage Patch dolls
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points) The Dragon and the Bear ?
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) The Hunt for Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:48 am
by Estonut
I Love the 80s!
This is the final week of Decades '15. Thank you all for playing.
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each) Princess Grace & Prince William
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each) Monaco/USA & UK
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points) Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points) Tom Clancy
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max) The Hunt for Red October
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points) Alec Baldwin
Total points possible: 14
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:45 am
by triviawayne
Will & Grace
Princess Grace of Monaco & Prince William
Monaco and UK
Fads & Crazes
Cabbage Patch Kids
Words & Music
Clancy
Slow Down, Why You Always Russian?
The Hunt for Red October
Alec Baldwin
Re: Decades '15 - Day 8
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2015 1:15 pm
by Vandal
Answers and points:
WILL & GRACE
1982
This year the world lost a famous princess but gained a prince.
Name these popular royals. (2 points each)
Name the country associated with each royal. (2 points each)
Prince William of England/UK
Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco
FADS & CRAZES
1983
Probably the most popular toy fad of the decade, these (sort of terrifying) dolls were introduced in 1983 and were at the top of every kid’s Christmas list that year. (2 points)
Cabbage Patch Kids
WORDS & MUSIC
1980s
A popular 80s author had five consecutive "techno-thriller" best-sellers in this decade, four of which had Jack Ryan as a main character.
Name the author. (2 points)
Name the only Ryan-less book of the group. (2 points)
Name any one of the other four books. (2 points max)
Bonus: Which actor first portrayed Jack Ryan in a movie? (2 points)
Tom Clancy
Red Storm Rising
(The Hunt for Red October (1984), Patriot Games (1987), The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988), Clear and Present Danger (1989))
Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October
Points:
BobJ ~~ 18
esto ~~ 16
earendel ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 16
BiT ~~ 16
sprots ~~ 16
triviawayne ~~ 16
tbone ~~ 14
jarnon ~~ 14
melly ~~ 14
marley ~~ 14
Bob#s ~~ 14
catfish ~~ 12
mikehardware ~~ 12
fireball ~~ 12
krox ~~ 12
suitguy ~~ 12
elwood ~~ 10
lb ~~ 10
tangredi ~~ 8