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Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#1 Post by Vandal » Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:17 pm

Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9
Enterprise
The Next Generation
The Original Series
Voyager


1966
1987
1993
1995
2001

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c- 703
d- 811

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....

Subjects:
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
Chrissy Teigen
Don McLean
Harry Styles
Justin Timberlake
Marilyn Monroe
Rosanna Arquette
Vince Neil

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins
Harry Dresden
Jason Bourne
Kinsey Millhone
Percy Jackson

Authors:
Walter Mosely
Jim Butcher
Robert Ludlum
Sue Grafton
Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo
Dr. Jumba Jookiba
Dr. Mephesto
Dr. Umataro Tenma
Dr. Zin

Choices:
Astro Boy, Dragonball Z, Gigantor, Jonny Quest, Lilo & Stitch, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#2 Post by a1mamacat » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:23 pm

Vandal wrote:
Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:17 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

Spoiler
PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9…1993
Enterprise…2001
The Next Generation…1987
The Original Series…1966
Voyager…1995


1966
1987
1993
1995
2001

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)

c- 703


Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)

TNG

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)

Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

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BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins …Walter Mosley
Harry Dresden ..Kim Butcher
Jason Bourne …Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone …Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson…Rick Riordan

Authors

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Easy Rawlins.

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo ..Dragonball Z
Dr. Jumba Jookiba
Dr. Mephesto
Dr. Umataro Tenma ..Lilo and Stitch
Dr. Zin ..Jonny Quest

Choices:
Astro Boy, Gigantor, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:

- Flintstones
Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#3 Post by earendel » Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:07 am

Spoiler
PrimeTime
Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9
Enterprise
The Next Generation
The Original Series
Voyager


1966 - THE ORIGINAL SERIES
1987 - THE NEXT GENERATION
1993 - DEEP SPACE 9
1995 - VOYAGER
2001 - ENTERPRISE

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
c- 703

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)
THE NEXT GENERATION
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... BUDDY HOLLY, RITCHIE VALENS, AND BIG BOPPER
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... MARILYN MONROE
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... VINCE NEAL
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... HARRY STYLES
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... ROSANNA ARQUETTE
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... DON MCLEAN

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)
CANDLE IN THE WIND
____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins
Harry Dresden
Jason Bourne
Kinsey Millhone
Percy Jackson

Authors:
Walter Mosely - EASY RAWLINS
Jim Butcher - HARRY DRESDEN
Robert Ludlum - JASON BOURNE
Sue Grafton - KINSEY MILHONE
Rick Riordan - PERCY JACKSON

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)
PERCY JACKSON
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - GIGANTOR
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - LILO & STITCH
Dr. Mephesto - SOUTH PARK
Dr. Umataro Tenma - ASTRO BOY
Dr. Zin - JOHNNY QUEST

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#4 Post by kroxquo » Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:38 am

Spoiler
Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1993
Enterprise 2001
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 1995

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c- 703
d- 811

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) Next Generation

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)

Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean


Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) Candle In the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins Walter Mosely
Harry Dresden Jim Butcher
Jason Bourne Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson Rick Riordan

Authors:

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Percy Jackson

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors
Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo Lilo & Stitch
Dr. Jumba Jookiba Jonny Quest
Dr. Mephesto Gigantor
Dr. Umataro Tenma Dragonball Z
Dr. Zin Astro Boy

Choices:
, , , , , South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#5 Post by littlebeast13 » Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:33 am

Spoiler
PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 - 1993
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1995


1966
1987
1993
1995
2001

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591 (I was tempted to pick 811 for sentimental reasons, but I'm pretty sure the number's smaller than one would think given their popularity...)
c- 703
d- 811

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) - TNG

Subtotal: 17
____________________________________________________________________

Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)

Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... - Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... - Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... - Vince Neil (Look in the mirror, Stevie...)
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... - Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... - Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... - Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... - Don McLean


Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) - Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins - Robert Ludlum
Harry Dresden - Rick Riordan
Jason Bourne - Walter Mosely
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Jim Butcher


Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) - Percy Jackson.... a wild guess just like this entire category!

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors
Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - Gigantor
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Astro Boy
Dr. Mephesto - Jonny Quest
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Lilo & Stitch
Dr. Zin - Dragonball Z

Choices:
Astro Boy, Dragonball Z, Gigantor, Jonny Quest, Lilo & Stitch, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#6 Post by mikehardware » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:26 am

Spoiler
PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 - 1993?
Enterprise - 2001?
The Next Generation - 1987?
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1995?

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
b- 591?

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)
The Next Generation?

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)

Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... - Chrissy Teigen?
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... - Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... - Vince Neil?
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... - Justin Timberlake?
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... - Harry Styles?
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... - Rosanna Arquette?
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... - Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John (for Princess Diana)

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins - Jim Butcher?
Harry Dresden - Walter Mosely?
Jason Bourne - Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)
Jason Bourne?

Subtotal: 13
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Tooned In

Mad Doctors
Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - Astro Boy?
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Lilo & Stitch?
Dr. Mephesto - South Park?
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Dragonball Z?
Dr. Zin - Jonny Quest


Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks?

Subtotal 13:

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#7 Post by franktangredi » Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:59 am

Spoiler
PrimeTime
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Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9/1993
Enterprise/2001
The Next Generation/1987
The Original Series/1966
Voyager/1995

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
b- 591?


Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)
Next Gen?

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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)
Candle in the Wind


____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins/Walter Mosely?
Harry Dresden/Jim Butcher?
Jason Bourne/Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone/Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson/Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)
Percy Jackson?

Subtotal: 13
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Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo
Dr. Jumba Jookiba
Dr. Mephesto
Dr. Umataro Tenma
Dr. Zin

NO CLUE

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks? they're already kids

Subtotal 13:

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#8 Post by mrkelley23 » Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:50 pm

Vandal
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1993
Enterprise 2001
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 1995








Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c- 703
d- 811

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) TNG

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Subjects:







Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins Walter Mosely
Harry Dresden Jim Butcher
Jason Bourne Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson Rick Riordan

Authors:






Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Jason Bourne

Subtotal: 13
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Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo Dragonball Z
Dr. Jumba Jookiba Lilo & Stitch
Dr. Mephesto South Park
Dr. Umataro Tenma Astro Boy,
Dr. Zin Jonny Quest

Choices:
, Gigantor,, ,
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#9 Post by Beebs52 » Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:39 pm

Spoiler
PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1993
Enterprise 1995
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 2001


Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)


c- 703


Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) TNG

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)

Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...Chrissy Tiegen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...Buddy Holly etc
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...Justin T
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Rosanna
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....Don Mclean



Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins
Harry Dresden
Jason Bourne
Kinsey Millhone
Percy Jackson

Authors:
Walter Mosely Easy R
Jim Butcher Harry D
Robert Ludlum Jason B
Sue Grafton Kinsey
Rick Riordan Percy J

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)Easy Rawlins

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors
Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo
Dr. Jumba Jookiba
Dr. Mephesto
Dr. Umataro Tenma
Dr. Zin

Choices:
Astro Boy, Dragonball Z, Gigantor, Jonny Quest, Lilo & Stitch, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:

- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#10 Post by jarnon » Sat Jun 12, 2021 7:33 am

Spoiler
Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1993
Enterprise 2001
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 1995

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points) 703

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) The Next Generation

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18
____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins Jim Butcher
Harry Dresden Sue Grafton
Jason Bourne Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson Walter Mosely

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Percy Jackson

Subtotal: 13
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Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo
Dr. Jumba Jookiba
Dr. Mephesto
Dr. Umataro Tenma
Dr. Zin

Choices:
Astro Boy, Dragonball Z, Gigantor, Jonny Quest, Lilo & Stitch, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#11 Post by T_Bone0806 » Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:26 am

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
PrimeTime
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Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1993
Enterprise 2001
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 1995


Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)

c- 703


Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)

Next Generation

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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...

Chrissy Teigen

"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...

Buddy, Ritchie, and The Bopper

"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...

Marilyn Monroe

"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...

Vince Neil

"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...

Justin Timberlake

"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...

Harry Styles...you could fill an entire category with her "inspired by" compositions

"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...

Rosanna Arquette

"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....

Don McLean


Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)

Candle In The Wind, for Princess Diana


____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins Mosely
Harry Dresden Butcher
Jason Bourne Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone Grafton
Percy Jackson Riordan



Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)

Dresden?


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Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo

Johnny Quest

Dr. Jumba Jookiba

Lilo and Stitch

Dr. Mephesto

South Park

Dr. Umataro Tenma

Astro Boy

Dr. Zin

Dragonball Z



Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:


Alvin and the Chipmunks
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#12 Post by SportsFan68 » Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:46 pm

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:17 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 - 1993. This should be right.
Enterprise - 2001. Whew! And done.
The Next Generation - 1987. A little harder.
The Original Series - 1966. OK, that was easy.
Voyager - 1995. Crossing fingers.

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)

b- 591

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) I'll say Next Generation.

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...Rosanna Arquette
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...Marilyn Monroe. OK, that was easy. Now I'm in trouble.
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...Harry Styles
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...Chrissy Teigen
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Vince Neil
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....Don McLean

Subjects:

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) Candle in the Wind.

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins - Jim Butcher
Harry Dresden - Walter Mosely
Jason Bourne - Robert Ludlum. OK, that was easy. Now I'm in trouble.
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan

Authors:

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Easy Rawlins

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - South Park
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Lilo & Stitch,
Dr. Mephesto - Dragonball Z,
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Jonny Quest,
Dr. Zin - Astro Boy,

Choices:
Gigantor,
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks


Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#13 Post by mellytu74 » Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:30 pm

Grand Finale Part 1

PrimeTime
Spoiler
Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 - 1993
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1995

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
c- 703

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)

NEXT GENERATION

____________________________________________________________________

Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....Don McLean


Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)

"Candle in the Wind"

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Easy Rawlins - Walter Mosely
Harry Dresden - Jim Butcher
Jason Bourne - Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)
Percy Jackson

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#14 Post by wbtravis007 » Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:38 pm

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:17 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1995
Enterprise 2001
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 1993


1966
1987
1993
1995
2001

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c-703
d- 811

703


Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)
Next Generation?

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Harry Styles
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Vince Neil
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Subjects:
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
Chrissy Teigen
Don McLean
Harry Styles
Justin Timberlake
Marilyn Monroe
Rosanna Arquette
Vince Neil

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)
Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins Mosely
Harry Dresden Butcher
Jason Bourne Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone Grafton
Percy Jackson Riordan

Authors:
Walter Mosely
Jim Butcher
Robert Ludlum
Sue Grafton
Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo Lilo etc
Dr. Jumba Jookiba Astro Boy
Dr. Mephesto Quest
Dr. Umataro Tenma Dragonball
Dr. Zin South Park

Choices:
Astro Boy, Dragonball Z, Gigantor, Jonny Quest, Lilo & Stitch, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#15 Post by wbtravis007 » Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:40 pm

Spoiler
Vandal wrote:
Thu Jun 10, 2021 9:17 pm
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 1995
Enterprise 2001
The Next Generation 1987
The Original Series 1966
Voyager 1993


1966
1987
1993
1995
2001

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c-703
d- 811

703

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)
Next Generation?

Subtotal: 17
____________________________________________________________________

Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Harry Styles
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Vince Neil
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Subjects:
Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
Chrissy Teigen
Don McLean
Harry Styles
Justin Timberlake
Marilyn Monroe
Rosanna Arquette
Vince Neil

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)
Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins Mosely
Harry Dresden Butcher
Jason Bourne Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone Grafton
Percy Jackson Riordan

Authors:
Walter Mosely
Jim Butcher
Robert Ludlum
Sue Grafton
Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)

Subtotal: 13
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Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo Lilo etc
Dr. Jumba Jookiba Astro Boy
Dr. Mephesto Quest
Dr. Umataro Tenma Dragonball
Dr. Zin South Park

Choices:
Astro Boy, Dragonball Z, Gigantor, Jonny Quest, Lilo & Stitch, South Park
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#16 Post by PanicinDetroit » Sun Jun 13, 2021 9:28 am

Finale 1
Deep Space 9 - 1993
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 2001


Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)

c- 703


Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? THE NEXT GENERATION(five points)

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)

Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Rosanne Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)Candle in the Wind

Subtotal: 18

____________________________________________________________________

BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters:
Easy Rawlins - WALTER MOSELY
Harry Dresden - JIM BUTCHER
Jason Bourne - ROBERT LUDLUM
Kinsey Millhone - SUE GRAFTON
Percy Jackson - RICK RIORDAN

Authors:
Walter Mosely
Jim Butcher
Robert Ludlum
Sue Grafton
Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) PERCY JACKSON

Subtotal: 13
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Tooned In

Mad Doctors
Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - DRAGONBALL
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - LILO & STITCH
Dr. Mephesto - SOUTH PARK
Dr. Umataro Tenma - ASTRO BOY
Dr. Zin - JOHNNY QUEST


Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:

- Scooby Doo and Friends

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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#17 Post by Bob78164 » Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:22 pm

Can I reach the Top Ten?
Deep Space 9 — 1993
Enterprise — 2001
The Next Generation — 1987
The Original Series — 1966
Voyager — 1995

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c- 703 — This one
d- 811

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)

Deep Space Nine

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Justin Timberlake
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Vince Nell
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) “Candle in the Wind”

Characters:
Easy Rawlins —Walter Mosely
Harry Dresden — Jim Butcher
Jason Bourne — Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone — Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson — Rick Riordan

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Jason Bourne

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo — Lilo & Stich
Dr. Jumba Jookiba — Gigantor
Dr. Mephesto — Dragonball Z
Dr. Umataro Tenma — Astro Boy
Dr. Zin — Johnny Quest

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends — This one
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#18 Post by silverscreenselect » Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:38 pm

Spoiler
PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 - 1993
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1995








Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)

b- 591


Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) - The Next Generation

Subtotal: 17
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Decades
WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Subjects:









Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) - Candle in the Wind (Princess Di)

Subtotal: 18

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BookWorms

Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Authors:
Walter Mosely - Easy Rawlins
Jim Butcher - Harry Dresden
Robert Ludlum - Jason Bourne
Sue Grafton - Kinsey Millhone
Rick Riordan - Percy Jackson

Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Percy Jackson

Subtotal: 13
____________________________________________________________________

Tooned In

Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - South Park
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Lilo & Stitch,
Dr. Mephesto - Dragonball Z
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Astro Boy
Dr. Zin - Jonny Quest

Choices:
, , Gigantor, ,
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
-
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#19 Post by peacock2121 » Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:07 am

Spoiler
Deep Space 9 - 1995
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1993

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
b- 591
Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points) Deep Space Nine

"All of Me" by John Legend is about... Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about... Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about... Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about... Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about... Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about... Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about... Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about.... Don McLean

Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points) Candle in the Wind

Easy Rawlins - Walter Mosely
Harry Dresden - Rick Riordan
Jason Bourne - Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Jim Butcher
Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points) Easy Rawlins

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - Gigantor
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Jonny Quest
Dr. Mephesto - South Park
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Astro Boy
Dr. Zin - Dragonball Z

Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
Scooby Doo and Friends


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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#20 Post by Estonut » Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:22 am

Vandal
Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25, Grand Finale Part 1
June 11, 2021

PrimeTime

Match each "Star Trek:" series below to its TV premiere year (two points each):

Deep Space 9 - 1995
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1993


Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above? (two points)
a- 477
b- 591
c- 703
d- 811

Super nerd (or WAG) bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (albeit barely)? (five points)
The Next Generation

Subtotal: 17
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WORDS & MUSIC (multi-decade)


Many popular songs are written about other celebrities or recording artists (and for various reasons). Match the song to the appropriate subject matter (two points each):

Note: some of these qualify as "reportedly about" but I don't believe any are urban legends. Al Gore's internet never lies!

"All of Me" by John Legend is about...Chrissy Teigen
"American Pie" by Don McLean is about...Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is about...Marilyn Monroe
"Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" by Aerosmith is about...Vince Neil
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is about...Justin Timberlake
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is about...Harry Styles
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is about...Rosanna Arquette
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is about....Don McLean


Bonus: Which song was rewritten in 1997 to as a tribute to a famous woman who died unexpectedly? (two points)
Candle in the Wind, or "Goodbye England's Rose" for Princess Diana

Subtotal: 18

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Author and their characters

Match each of the following characters to the author who created them: (two points each)

Characters/Authors:
Easy Rawlins - Jim Butcher
Harry Dresden - Walter Mosely
Jason Bourne - Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan


Bonus: Which of these characters has appeared in the fewest number of books? (three points)

Subtotal: 13
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Mad Doctors

Some are good, some are bad. All are mad!
Match these toon scientists with the correct show below: (two points each)

Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - Dragonball Z
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Gigantor
Dr. Mephesto - South Park
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Astro Boy
Dr. Zin - Jonny Quest

Choices:
Lilo & Stitch
note: one of these is a distractor

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Bugs Bunny and Friends
- Flintstones
- Scooby Doo and Friends

Subtotal 13:


Total points: 61
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#21 Post by Vandal » Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:29 am

Answers/points:

Deep Space 9 - 1993
Enterprise - 2001
The Next Generation - 1987
The Original Series - 1966
Voyager - 1995

Episodes:
V - 172
NG - 178
E - 98
DS9 - 176
ST - 79

Bonus: How many total episodes were produced between all five of the series listed above?
c- 703


Super nerd bonus: Which of the above shows produced the most episodes (barely)?
NG - 178


"All of Me" by John Legend is about Chrissy Teigen.
"American Pie" by Don McLean is reportedly about Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and Big Bopper.
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is reportedly about Marilyn Monroe.
"Dude Looks Like a Lady" by Aerosmith is about Vince Neil.
"Everytime" by Britney Spears is reportedly about Justin Timberlake.
"I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift is reportedly about Harry Styles.
"In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel is reportedly about Rosanna Arquette.
"Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack is reportedly about Don McLean.


Easy Rawlins - Walter Mosely
Harry Dresden - Jim Butcher
Jason Bourne - Robert Ludlum
Kinsey Millhone - Sue Grafton
Percy Jackson - Rick Riordan

Bonus: Percy Jackson (5)


Dr. Gero and Dr. Wheelo - Dragonball Z
Dr. Jumba Jookiba - Lilo & Stitch
Dr. Mephesto - South Park
Dr. Umataro Tenma - Astro Boy
Dr. Zin - Jonny Quest

Toon Trivia (three points):
Which of these popular toon shows did NOT spawn off a "Babies" version of its show:
- Alvin and the Chipmunks


Points:

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panic ~~ 58
mrkelley ~~ 55
tbone ~~ 54
sss ~~ 49
saucy ~~ 49
tangredi ~~ 49
mikehardware ~~ 48
melly ~~ 48
jarnon ~~ 48
krox ~~ 46
beebs ~~ 45
esto ~~ 44
lb ~~ 38
Bob#s ~~ 38
wbtravis ~~ 37
sprots ~~ 36
peahen 34

These are a bear to score. Let me know if I got yours wrong.
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#22 Post by Bob78164 » Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:35 pm

I don’t know whether it matters, but I’m pretty sure Percy Jackson has made cameo appearances in one or two books in Riordan’s follow-up series. —Bob
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Re: Jamboree 2021 - Unit 25 - Grand Finale Part 1

#23 Post by jarnon » Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:35 pm

Vandal wrote:
Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:29 am
"Candle in the Wind" by Elton John is reportedly about Marilyn Monroe.
The evidence is strong. In fact, the lyrics mention Marilyn b name.
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