WWTBAM Bored

Posted: **Sun Sep 07, 2025 9:04 pm**

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player.
Is he dead or alive?
Name the NBA team he returned to.
Name the minor league team he played for.
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)?
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie.
Name the animation studio responsible for the film.
Name the two starring voice actors.
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials)

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city.
Name the bomber who was later put to death.
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10).

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist.
Name the band.
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him?
What is the flavor called?

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist.
Name the album.
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song.

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record?
What team was he on?
Whose record did he break?
What team was he on?

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member
- Yankees HOF superstar
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points)

Total points: 59

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 4:07 am**

Spoiler

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.

Riverdance

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. Michael Jordan
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. Chicago Bulls
Name the minor league team he played for. Birmingham
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? A
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points) Bob Melvin

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. Toy Story
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 3

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. Timothy MvVeigh
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 70

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. Jerry Garcia
Name the band. Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? Ben & Jerry's
What is the flavor called? Cherry Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. Alannis Morrisette
Name the album. Jagged Little Pill
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song.

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripken
What team was he on? Baltimore Orioles
Whose record did he break? Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? New York Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these three each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Citizen Kane auteur Orson Wells
- Yankees HOF superstar Mickey Mantle

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? 1997(Five points)

Total points: 61

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 5:15 am**

Vandal

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.

Riverdance

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player.
Is he dead or alive? alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. washington wizards
Name the minor league team he played for. Birmingham Barons
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points) Terry Francona

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie.

Toy Story

Name the animation studio responsible for the film. Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. Tim Allen, Tom Hanks
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 3

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. Timothy McVeigh
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 186

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. Jerry Garcia
Name the band. Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? Ben and Jerry's
What is the flavor called? Cherry Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. Alanis Morrisette
Name the album. Jagged Little Pill
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. Ironic

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripken Jr
What team was he on? Baltimore Orioles
Whose record did he break? Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? New York Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these three each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Dean Martin
- Citizen Kane auteur Orson Welles
- Yankees HOF superstar Mickey Mantle

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points) 1995

Total points: 61

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:02 am**

Day1

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show. RIVERDANCE

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. MICHAEL JORDAN
Is he dead or alive? ALIVE
Name the NBA team he returned to. WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Name the minor league team he played for. BIRMINGHAM BARONS
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points) AJ HINCH

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. TOY STORY
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. PIXAR
Name the two starring voice actors. TIM ALLEN, TOM HANKS
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 3

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. OKLAHOMA CITY
Name the bomber who was later put to death. TIMOTHY MCVEIGH
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 182

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. JERRY GARCIA
Name the band. THE GRATEFUL DEAD
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? BEN & JERRY'S
What is the flavor called? CHERRY GARCIA

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. ALANIS MORRISETTE
Name the album. JAGGED LITTLE PILL
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. IRONIC?

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? CAL RIPKEN, JR
What team was he on? BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Whose record did he break? LOU GEHRIG
What team was he on? YANKEES

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these three each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member DEAN MARTIN
- Citizen Kane auteur ORSON WELLES
- Yankees HOF superstar MICKEY MANTLE

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points) 1995

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:38 am**

Spoiler

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show. - The Full Monty???

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. - Michael Jordan
Is he dead or alive? - Alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. - Chicago Bulls
Name the minor league team he played for. - Birmingham Barons
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? - AA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? - Damn, most current managers were either playing or still kids when this happened! Maybe Terry Francona?
(five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. - Toy Story
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. - Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. - Tom Hanks & Tim Allen
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) - 4?

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. - Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. - Timothy McVeigh (Not to be confused with Graham McVeigh, the name of George Wendt's character in the Columbo episode that aired three weeks later!)
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). - 187 (Me, Sprots and I think Kiki visited the memorial museum on our last Gridiron trip. I highly recommend it...)

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. - Jerry Garcia
Name the band. - The Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? - Ben & Jerry's
What is the flavor called? - Cherry Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. - Alanis Morrissette (Using the Fanny spelling rule)
Name the album. - Jagged Little Pill
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. - Ironic
Bonus factoid: While she did appear in a few episodes of "You Can't Do That On Television" during Nickelodeon's golden age, she's not someone kids would actually remember from the show like the main kids. 80's Nick kids should absolutely remember her ex Dave Coulier, though, who got his start on the wonderfully wacky show "Out of Control" that aired on the channel for nearly a decade despite producing only a couple dozen episodes....

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? - Cal Ripken, Jr
What team was he on? - Baltimore Orioles
Whose record did he break? - Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? - New York Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these three each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member - Dean Martin (or Sammy Davis, but I'll still with Dean)
- Citizen Kane auteur - Orson Welles
- Yankees HOF superstar - Mickey Mantle

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points)

1995!

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 6:51 am**

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.
RIVERDANCE

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. MICHAEL JORDAN
Is he dead or alive? ALIVE
Name the NBA team he returned to. CHICAGO BULLS
Name the minor league team he played for. BIRMINGHAM BARONS
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. TOY STORY
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. PIXAR
Name the two starring voice actors. TIM ALLEN and TOM HANKS
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 4 TOTAL, SO ONE ORIGINAL PLUS 3 SEQUELS?

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. OKLAHOMA CITY
Name the bomber who was later put to death. TIMOTHY MCVEIGH?
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 250?

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. JERRY GARCIA
Name the band. GRATEFUL DEAD
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? BEN & JERRY'S
What is the flavor called? CHERRY GARCIA

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. ALANIS MORISSETTE
Name the album. JAGGED LITTLE PILL
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. YOU OUGHTA KNOW?

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? CAL RIPKEN
What team was he on? BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Whose record did he break? LOU GEHRIG
What team was he on? NEW YORK YANKEES

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these three each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member SAMMY DAVIS?
- Citizen Kane auteur ORSON WELLS?
- Yankees HOF superstar MICKEY MANTLE?

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points) 1998?

Total points: 61

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:50 am**

Spoiler

I ama bit confused. I presume that when you are asking about the Citizen Kane Auteur, that you mean Orson Wells, but every source I've checked says he died in 1985.

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 10:10 am**

kroxquo wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 08, 2025 8:50 am

Spoiler
I ama bit confused. I presume that when you are asking about the Citizen Kane Auteur, that you mean Orson Wells, but every source I've checked says he died in 1985.

You are correct. It has been removed.

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 12:39 pm**

Spoiler

Vandal wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 07, 2025 9:04 pm
2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.

Riverdance. Leave it to the Irish to create a dance you can do without spilling your drink.

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. Michael Jordan
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. Chicago Bulls
Name the minor league team he played for. Birmingham Barons
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. Toy Story
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 2

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. Timothy McVeigh
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 168

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. Jerry Garcia
Name the band. The Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? Ben & Jerry's
What is the flavor called? Cherry Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. Alanis Morrisette
Name the album. Jagged Little Pill
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. Ironic

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripken Jr.
What team was he on? Baltimore Orioles
Whose record did he break? Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? New York Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Dean Martin
- Yankees HOF superstar Joe DiMaggio
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points) 1995

Total points: 59

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 3:25 pm**

Spoiler

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show. Riverdance

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. Michael Jordan
Is he dead or alive? alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. Charlotte
Name the minor league team he played for. AAA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team?

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. Toy Story
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 3

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.
Name the city. Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. McVeigh
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 110

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.
Name the artist.
Name the band.
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him?
What is the flavor called?

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. Alanis Morissette
Name the album. Jagged Little Pill
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. Ironic

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripken
What team was he on? Baltimore
Whose record did he break? Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these three each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Dean Martin
- Citizen Kane auteur Orson Welles
- Yankees HOF superstar Mickey Mantle

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? 1991

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 5:21 pm**

Spoiler

Vandal wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 07, 2025 9:04 pm
2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.
Riverdance

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player.
Is he dead or alive?
Name the NBA team he returned to.
Name the minor league team he played for.
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)?
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie.
Name the animation studio responsible for the film.
Name the two starring voice actors.
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials
Despicable Me
Pixar
3

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city.
Name the bomber who was later put to death.
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10).
Oklahoma City
Nichols
25

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist.
Name the band.
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him?
What is the flavor called?
Jerry Garcia
Greatful Dead
Ben and Jerry's
Cherry Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist.
Name the album.
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song.
Alanisse Morrisette
All I Wanna Do is have some fun

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record?
What team was he on?
Whose record did he break?
What team was he on?

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member
- Yankees HOF superstar
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.
Sammy Davis jr

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points)
1985

Total points: 59

Posted: **Mon Sep 08, 2025 9:45 pm**

And away we go . . . .

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show. Riverdance

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. Michael Jordan
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. Chicago Bulls
Name the minor league team he played for. Birmingham Barons
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? Jerry Manuel

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. Toy Story
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. Tim Allen and Tom Hanks
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 3

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. Timothy McVeigh
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 140

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. Jerry Garcia
Name the band. The Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? Ben & Jerry's
What is the flavor called? "Cherry Garcia"

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. Alanis Morrisette
Name the album. Ironic
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. You Oughta Know

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripken, Jr.
What team was he on? Baltimore Orioles
Whose record did he break? Henry Louis Gehrig
What team was he on? New York Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Yankees HOF superstar Yogi Berra
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points) 1995

--Bob

Posted: **Tue Sep 09, 2025 8:32 am**

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Spoiler

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.

RIVERDANCE

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player.-
Is he dead or alive?
Name the NBA team he returned to.
Name the minor league team he played for.
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)?
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

MICHAEL JORDAN
ALIVE
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
BIRMINGHAM
AA
TERRY FRANCONA

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie.
Name the animation studio responsible for the film.
Name the two starring voice actors.
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials)

TOY STORY
PIXAR
TOM HANKS AND TIME ALLEN
FOUR

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city.
Name the bomber who was later put to death.
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10).

OKLAHOMA CITY
TIM McVEIGH
310

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist.
Name the band.
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him?
What is the flavor called?

JERRY GARCIA
THE GRATEFUL DEAD
BEN & JERRY'S
CHERRY GARCIA

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist.
Name the album.
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song.

ALANIS MORRISETTE
I DON'T KNIOW
I DON'T KNOW THIS ONE EITHER

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record?
What team was he on?
Whose record did he break?
What team was he on?

CAL RIPKEN, JR.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES
LOU GEHRIG
NEW YORK YANKEES

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member
- Yankees HOF superstar
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.

DEAN MARTIN
MICKEY MANTLE

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points)

1995

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2025 8:29 am**

Spoiler

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show. Nunsense

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. Michael Jordan
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. Chicago Bulls
Name the minor league team he played for. Something in North Carolina
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AAA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie. Toy Story
Name the animation studio responsible for the film. Pixar
Name the two starring voice actors. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials) 3 sequels

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. OKC
Name the bomber who was later put to death. Tim McVey
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). 165

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. Gerry Garcia
Name the band. Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? Ben & Jerry's
What is the flavor called? Chery Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist. Celine Dion
Name the album. My Heart Will Go ON
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song. Oh, you really meant Rock. My bad.

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripkin, Jr
What team was he on? NY Yankees
Whose record did he break? Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? NY Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Dean Martin
- Yankees HOF superstar Yogi Berra
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points)
1997

Total points: 59

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2025 6:52 pm**

Answers/Points:

1995

E1:
Riverdance

E2:
Michael Jordan
Alive
Chicago Bulls
Birmingham Barons
AA
Terry Francona

E3:
Toy Story
Pixar
Tim Allen, Tom Hanks
Three

E4:
Oklahoma City
Timothy McVeigh
168

E5:
Jerry Garcia
Grateful Dead
Ben & Jerry's
Cherry Garcia

E6:
Alanis Morissette
Jagged Little Pill
You Oughta Know

E7:
Cal Ripken Jr.
Orioles
Lou Gehrig
Yankees

E8:
Dean Martin
Mickey Mantle

Points:

panic ~~ 58
lb ~~ 56
melly ~~ 54
mrkelley ~~ 53
elwood ~~ 53
Bob#s ~~ 53
mike h ~~ 51
krox ~~ 47
BiT ~~ 45
jarnon ~~ 34
beebs ~~ 18

Posted: **Wed Sep 10, 2025 8:42 pm**

Mickey Mantle's funeral was here in Dallas, and I still forgot about him.

Posted: **Thu Sep 11, 2025 6:53 am**

Hmm... Just checking. My score seems to be missing?

Posted: **Thu Sep 11, 2025 8:48 am**

mikehardware wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 11, 2025 6:53 am
Hmm... Just checking. My score seems to be missing?

Added to the big board. Sorry for the gaffe.

Posted: **Thu Sep 11, 2025 9:18 pm**

I don't know why I'm putting this in a spoiler, everybody else has already played.

Spoiler

Vandal wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 07, 2025 9:04 pm
2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

In the year...

Follow the instructions after each event listed below. Two points for each correct answer:

E1 - An Irish musical and stage production premieres in Dublin and goes on to global success.
Name the show.

Riverdance

E2 - After a stint playing baseball, a popular player returns to the NBA and leads his team to another championship.
Name the player. Michael Jorden
Is he dead or alive? Alive
Name the NBA team he returned to. Chicago
Name the minor league team he played for. Birmingham Barons
What level was this team? (AAA, AA, A, or rookie league)? AAA
Bonus: Which current MLB manager was the manager of that team? (five points)

E3 - The first full-length computer-animated movie is released.
Name the movie.
Name the animation studio responsible for the film.
Name the two starring voice actors.
To date, how many sequels have been released? (Not short films or specials)

E4 - A federal building in a south central US city is the target of a bombing and is still the deadliest act of homegrown terrorism in U.S. history.

Name the city. Oklahoma City
Name the bomber who was later put to death. Timothy McVeigh
How many people were killed in the bombing (+/- 10). SC took LB and me on a tour of the memorial center on what was I believe our last trip to SC's Gridiron Club presentation. SC was amazing. So was the memorial. There were flags from all the states who sent help, and I was proud to see a Colorado flag. I was also proud of Bill Clinton, who said something like, we'll catch these cowards and bring them to justice. I was deeply impressed but cannot remember how many died. If you're ever in OKC, the memorial is worth your time. I'll guess 200.

E5 - An American guitarist, singer and leader of one of the most popular (cult-ish) Bay-area bands dies at 53.

Name the artist. Jerry Garcia
Name the band. Grateful Dead
Which company has named an ice cream flavor after him? Ben and Jerry
What is the flavor called? Cherry Garcia

E6 - A Canadian-born singer/songwriter, known as the "Queen of Alt Rock Angst", releases her third album, which goes on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide and cleans up at the Grammys, winning five, including Album of the Year.
Name the artist.
Name the album.
Name the song from this album that won the Grammy for Best Rock Song.

E7 - An American League baseball player breaks the consecutive games record.
Who broke the record? Cal Ripken
What team was he on? Orioles
Whose record did he break? Lou Gehrig
What team was he on? Yankees

E8 - Besides the person in E5, many other famous people die this year. Identify these two each by a short clue:

- Rat Pack member Dean Martin
- Yankees HOF superstar
Note: there was an incorrect clue here earlier that has been deleted. My apologies for the gaffe.

What year did events E1 thru E8 take place? (Five points) 1995

Total points: 59

WWTBAM Bored

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Hope I am not too late

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1

Re: 2525 - Fortnight 3 - Annum 1