WWTBAM Bored

E1 - A former electrician is elected president of a Central European country.
Name the president. Lech Walęsa
Name the country. Poland
Name the trade union he helped found. Solidarność

E2 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.
- Vants to be alone Greta Garbo
- Willie Wonka creator
- Muppets creator Jim Henson
- Rat Pack member Dean Martin
- Maestro biopic subject Leonard Bernstein

E3 - Many cool movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary.
- An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind at Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars using a series of clever traps. Home Alone
- A crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of a young Brooklyn mob associate as he becomes seduced by—and ultimately undone by—the power, violence, and betrayal of organized crime. Goodfellas
- A romantic supernatural drama about a murdered man who, as a spirit, tries to protect the woman he loves and uncover the truth behind his death with the help of an unlikely psychic. Ghost
- An epic Western about a Union Army officer who befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe on the frontier and gradually comes to embrace their culture, forever changing his identity and loyalties. Dances with Wolves
- A sci-fi action thriller about a construction worker who undergoes a memory implant procedure that may—or may not—reveal his hidden past as a secret agent caught in a rebellion on Mars. Total Recall

E4 - A groundbreaking raster graphics editor made exclusively for the Apple Macintosh that revolutionized digital image processing by making professional-level picture retouching accessible on personal computers, is released.
Name the program. Photoshop
Name the company that released it.
Note: The answer above is not Apple

E5 - Many wonderful musicals and plays were popular on Broadway this year. Identify these three each by a short summary.
- A tragic musical about a doomed romance between an American soldier and a local Asian woman during the fall of the city, exploring love, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. Miss Saigon
- A witty, jazzy musical that intertwines a hard-boiled detective story with the story’s own creation, blending romance, humor, and noir-style intrigue.
- A sharp, thought-provoking drama about a charming con artist who infiltrates a wealthy couple’s lives, exposing the fragile illusions and hidden connections in society.

E6 - Match each 1990 new car make with the correct model, below
Infiniti Q45
Lamborghini Diablo
Mitsubishi 3000GT
Nissan 300ZX

E7 - Many quality TV shows premiered this year. Identify these four each by an AI-generated haiku.
- Owls watch the diner
coffee, cherry pie, red room
Laura Palmer's gone Twin Peaks
- West Philly to wealth
Carlton dances, Will grins
Banks house, bright new life Fresh Prince of Bel Air
- Rich kids, big drama
Walsh twins navigate desire
zip code defines all Beverly Hills 90210
- Bold laughs, wild sketches
Fly Girls spin, characters bite
comedy breaks free

E8 - An MLB team from the Midwest sweeps their west coast counterparts in the World Series.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Provide the nickname for the winning team's pitching staff.

E9 - Many notable actors were born this year. Identify these five each by a movie character they played.
- Hermione Granger
- Katmiss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence
- Bella Swan
- Thor Chris Hemsworth
- Barbie
No need for D or A. They are all alive!

E10 - Many notable books were published this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.
- David Webb must once again adopt his lethal persona to protect his family and dismantle the corrupt "Medusa" conspiracy while engaging in a final, globe-spanning showdown with his lifelong nemesis.
- A team of specialists must survive a catastrophic technological collapse on a secluded island after genetically resurrected prehistoric predators escape their enclosures due to human overconfidence. Jurassic Park
- The most popular graduation gift of all time, this book is a whimsical journey through life’s metaphorical landscapes andhe author encourages readers of all ages to navigate both great successes and inevitable setbacks with courage and persistence.
Bonus: Provide the author of each book.

E11 - An NBA team from the Midwest defeats their west coast counterparts in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Provide the nickname for the winners.
Bonus: This series was historically significant as it was the first since 1979 to feature neither the _____ nor the _____.
Name these two teams.

What year did events E1 thru E11 take place? 1990

E1 - A former electrician is elected president of a Central European country.
Name the president. - Lech something, I think
Name the country. - Poland
Name the trade union he helped found.


E2 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Vants to be alone - Bette Davis?
- Willie Wonka creator - Roald Dahl
- Muppets creator - Jim Henson
- Rat Pack member - Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Maestro biopic subject


E3 - Many cool movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary.

- An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind at Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars using a series of clever traps. - Home Alone

- A crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of a young Brooklyn mob associate as he becomes seduced by—and ultimately undone by—the power, violence, and betrayal of organized crime.

- A romantic supernatural drama about a murdered man who, as a spirit, tries to protect the woman he loves and uncover the truth behind his death with the help of an unlikely psychic. - Ghost

- An epic Western about a Union Army officer who befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe on the frontier and gradually comes to embrace their culture, forever changing his identity and loyalties. - Dances With Wolves

- A sci-fi action thriller about a construction worker who undergoes a memory implant procedure that may—or may not—reveal his hidden past as a secret agent caught in a rebellion on Mars.


E4 - A groundbreaking raster graphics editor made exclusively for the Apple Macintosh that revolutionized digital image processing by making professional-level picture retouching accessible on personal computers, is released.
Name the program. - Photoshop
Name the company that released it. - Adobe

Note: The answer above is not Apple


E5 - Many wonderful musicals and plays were popular on Broadway this year. Identify these three each by a short summary.

- A tragic musical about a doomed romance between an American soldier and a local Asian woman during the fall of the city, exploring love, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. - Something Saigon

- A witty, jazzy musical that intertwines a hard-boiled detective story with the story’s own creation, blending romance, humor, and noir-style intrigue.

- A sharp, thought-provoking drama about a charming con artist who infiltrates a wealthy couple’s lives, exposing the fragile illusions and hidden connections in society.


E6 - Match each 1990 new car make with the correct model, below

Make:
Infiniti - 3000GT
Lamborghini - Q45
Mitsubishi - Diablo
Nissan - 300ZX

Model:


E7 - Many quality TV shows premiered this year. Identify these four each by an AI-generated haiku.

- Owls watch the diner
coffee, cherry pie, red room
Laura Palmer's gone

- West Philly to wealth
Carlton dances, Will grins
Banks house, bright new life - Fresh Prince of Bel Air

- Rich kids, big drama
Walsh twins navigate desire
zip code defines all - Beverly Hills 90210 (Entered this as my zip code, as I'm sure many others did, when I signed up for Go.com in May 2000)

- Bold laughs, wild sketches
Fly Girls spin, characters bite
comedy breaks free - In Living Color


E8 - An MLB team from the Midwest sweeps their west coast counterparts in the World Series.
Name the winners. - Cincinnati Reds
Name the losers. - Oakland A's
Provide the nickname for the winning team's pitching staff. - The Nasty Boys (Though that only really applied to the trio of Rob Dibble, Randy Myers and Norm Charlton. Having multiple high leverage relievers, a concept ahead of its time)


E9 - Many notable actors were born this year. Identify these five each by a movie character they played.

- Hermione Granger
- Katmiss Everdeen
- Bella Swan
- Thor
- Barbie
No need for D or A. They are all alive! - I'm sure they are. 21st Century celebs aren't my thing...


E10 - Many notable books were published this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.

- David Webb must once again adopt his lethal persona to protect his family and dismantle the corrupt "Medusa" conspiracy while engaging in a final, globe-spanning showdown with his lifelong nemesis.

- A team of specialists must survive a catastrophic technological collapse on a secluded island after genetically resurrected prehistoric predators escape their enclosures due to human overconfidence. - Jurassic Park - MIchael Crighton (That book may have made a lot of money...)

- The most popular graduation gift of all time, this book is a whimsical journey through life’s metaphorical landscapes andhe author encourages readers of all ages to navigate both great successes and inevitable setbacks with courage and persistence.

Bonus: Provide the author of each book.



E11 - An NBA team from the Midwest defeats their west coast counterparts in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. - Detroit Pistons (I think this was the year before the Bulls started their run)
Name the losers. - Portland Trailblazers?
Provide the nickname for the winners. - I should know this, but I really didn't start getting into the other sports until next year. I think it's something Boys, but not Nasty Boys
Bonus: This series was historically significant as it was the first since 1979 to feature neither the _____ nor the _____. - LA Lakers or Boston Celtics
Name these two teams.


What year did events E1 thru E11 take place? (Five points)
1990

Thank you for the games, as always!

2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 10 (Final Annum)
April 10, 2026

In the year...

Friday Frenzy!

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


E1 - A former electrician is elected president of a Central European country.
Name the president. Lech Walesa
Name the country. Poland
Name the trade union he helped found. Solidarity


E2 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Vants to be alone Greta Garbo
- Willie Wonka creator Roald Dahl
- Muppets creator Jim Henson
- Rat Pack member Sammy Davis
- Maestro biopic subject Leonard Bernstein


E3 - Many cool movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary.

- An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind at Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars using a series of clever traps.Home Alone

- A crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of a young Brooklyn mob associate as he becomes seduced by—and ultimately undone by—the power, violence, and betrayal of organized crime. Goodfellas

- A romantic supernatural drama about a murdered man who, as a spirit, tries to protect the woman he loves and uncover the truth behind his death with the help of an unlikely psychic. Ghost

- An epic Western about a Union Army officer who befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe on the frontier and gradually comes to embrace their culture, forever changing his identity and loyalties. Dances With Wolves

- A sci-fi action thriller about a construction worker who undergoes a memory implant procedure that may—or may not—reveal his hidden past as a secret agent caught in a rebellion on Mars. Demolition Ma


E4 - A groundbreaking raster graphics editor made exclusively for the Apple Macintosh that revolutionized digital image processing by making professional-level picture retouching accessible on personal computers, is released.
Name the program. Photoshop
Name the company that released it. Adobe

Note: The answer above is not Apple


E5 - Many wonderful musicals and plays were popular on Broadway this year. Identify these three each by a short summary.

- A tragic musical about a doomed romance between an American soldier and a local Asian woman during the fall of the city, exploring love, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. Miss Saigon

- A witty, jazzy musical that intertwines a hard-boiled detective story with the story’s own creation, blending romance, humor, and noir-style intrigue.

- A sharp, thought-provoking drama about a charming con artist who infiltrates a wealthy couple’s lives, exposing the fragile illusions and hidden connections in society. Six Degrees of Separation


E6 - Match each 1990 new car make with the correct model, below

Make:
Infiniti Q45
Lamborghini Diablo
Mitsubish i3000GT
Nissan300ZX

Model:






E7 - Many quality TV shows premiered this year. Identify these four each by an AI-generated haiku.

- Owls watch the diner
coffee, cherry pie, red room
Laura Palmer's gone

Twin Peaks

- West Philly to wealth
Carlton dances, Will grins
Banks house, bright new life

Fresh Prince of Bel Air

- Rich kids, big drama
Walsh twins navigate desire
zip code defines all

Beverly Hills 90210

- Bold laughs, wild sketches
Fly Girls spin, characters bite
comedy breaks free

In Living Color


E8 - An MLB team from the Midwest sweeps their west coast counterparts in the World Series.
Name the winners. Cincinnati Reds
Name the losers. Oakland Athletics
Provide the nickname for the winning team's pitching staff. Red Heat


E9 - Many notable actors were born this year. Identify these five each by a movie character they played.

- Hermione Granger Emma Watson
- Katmiss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence
- Bella Swan
- Thor Chris Hemsworth
- Barbie Margot Robbie
No need for D or A. They are all alive!


E10 - Many notable books were published this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.

- David Webb must once again adopt his lethal persona to protect his family and dismantle the corrupt "Medusa" conspiracy while engaging in a final, globe-spanning showdown with his lifelong nemesis.

- A team of specialists must survive a catastrophic technological collapse on a secluded island after genetically resurrected prehistoric predators escape their enclosures due to human overconfidence. Jurassic Park - Michael Crichton

- The most popular graduation gift of all time, this book is a whimsical journey through life’s metaphorical landscapes andhe author encourages readers of all ages to navigate both great successes and inevitable setbacks with courage and persistence. Oh the Places You'll Go - Ted Geisel

Bonus: Provide the author of each book.



E11 - An NBA team from the Midwest defeats their west coast counterparts in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Detroit Piston
Name the losers. Portland Trail Blazers
Provide the nickname for the winners.
Bonus: This series was historically significant as it was the first since 1979 to feature neither the _____ nor the _____.
Name these two teams. Lakers, Celtics


What year did events E1 thru E11 take place? 1990(Five points)

Total points: 95

Thank you all for playing. See you next fortnight.

E1 - A former electrician is elected president of a Central European country.
Name the president.
LECH WALESA
Name the country.
POLAND
Name the trade union he helped found.
SOLIDARITY

E2 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Vants to be alone
GRETA GARBO
- Willie Wonka creator
ROALD DAHL
- Muppets creator
JIM HENSON
- Rat Pack member
SAMMY DAVIS, JR.
- Maestro biopic subject
LEONARD BERNSTEIN

E3 - Many cool movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary.

- An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind at Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars using a series of clever traps.
HOME ALONE

- A crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of a young Brooklyn mob associate as he becomes seduced by—and ultimately undone by—the power, violence, and betrayal of organized crime.
GOODFELLAS

- A romantic supernatural drama about a murdered man who, as a spirit, tries to protect the woman he loves and uncover the truth behind his death with the help of an unlikely psychic.
GHOST

- An epic Western about a Union Army officer who befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe on the frontier and gradually comes to embrace their culture, forever changing his identity and loyalties.
DANCES WITH WOLVES

- A sci-fi action thriller about a construction worker who undergoes a memory implant procedure that may—or may not—reveal his hidden past as a secret agent caught in a rebellion on Mars.
TOTAL RECALL

E4 - A groundbreaking raster graphics editor made exclusively for the Apple Macintosh that revolutionized digital image processing by making professional-level picture retouching accessible on personal computers, is released.
Name the program.
Name the company that released it.

Note: The answer above is not Apple


E5 - Many wonderful musicals and plays were popular on Broadway this year. Identify these three each by a short summary.

- A tragic musical about a doomed romance between an American soldier and a local Asian woman during the fall of the city, exploring love, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.
MISS SAIGON

- A witty, jazzy musical that intertwines a hard-boiled detective story with the story’s own creation, blending romance, humor, and noir-style intrigue.
CITY OF ANGELS

- A sharp, thought-provoking drama about a charming con artist who infiltrates a wealthy couple’s lives, exposing the fragile illusions and hidden connections in society.
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION

E6 - Match each 1990 new car make with the correct model, below

Make:
Infiniti
Lamborghini
Mitsubishi
Nissan

Model:
300ZX
3000GT
Diablo
Q45


E7 - Many quality TV shows premiered this year. Identify these four each by an AI-generated haiku.

- Owls watch the diner
coffee, cherry pie, red room
Laura Palmer's gone
TWIN PEAKS

- West Philly to wealth
Carlton dances, Will grins
Banks house, bright new life
FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIRE

- Rich kids, big drama
Walsh twins navigate desire
zip code defines all
BEVERY HILS 90210

- Bold laughs, wild sketches
Fly Girls spin, characters bite
comedy breaks free
IN LIVING COLOR

E8 - An MLB team from the Midwest sweeps their west coast counterparts in the World Series.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Provide the nickname for the winning team's pitching staff.


E9 - Many notable actors were born this year. Identify these five each by a movie character they played.

- Hermione Granger
EMMA WATSON
- Katmiss Everdeen
JENNIFER LAWRENCE
- Bella Swan
KRISTEN STEWART
- Thor
- Barbie
SCARLETT JOHANNSON
No need for D or A. They are all alive!


E10 - Many notable books were published this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.

- David Webb must once again adopt his lethal persona to protect his family and dismantle the corrupt "Medusa" conspiracy while engaging in a final, globe-spanning showdown with his lifelong nemesis.

- A team of specialists must survive a catastrophic technological collapse on a secluded island after genetically resurrected prehistoric predators escape their enclosures due to human overconfidence.
JURASSIC PARK, MICHAEL CRICHTON

- The most popular graduation gift of all time, this book is a whimsical journey through life’s metaphorical landscapes andhe author encourages readers of all ages to navigate both great successes and inevitable setbacks with courage and persistence.
SOME SELF-HELP BS

E11 - An NBA team from the Midwest defeats their west coast counterparts in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners.
Name the losers.
Provide the nickname for the winners.
Bonus: This series was historically significant as it was the first since 1979 to feature neither the _____ nor the _____.
Name these two teams.


What year did events E1 thru E11 take place? (Five points)
1990

E1 - A former electrician is elected president of a Central European country.
Name the president. Lech Walesa
Name the country. Poland
Name the trade union he helped found.


E2 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Vants to be alone
- Willie Wonka creator
- Muppets creator Jim Henson
- Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr.
- Maestro biopic subject


E3 - Many cool movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary.

- An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind at Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars using a series of clever traps. Home Alone

- A crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of a young Brooklyn mob associate as he becomes seduced by—and ultimately undone by—the power, violence, and betrayal of organized crime. Goodfellas

- A romantic supernatural drama about a murdered man who, as a spirit, tries to protect the woman he loves and uncover the truth behind his death with the help of an unlikely psychic. Ghost

- An epic Western about a Union Army officer who befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe on the frontier and gradually comes to embrace their culture, forever changing his identity and loyalties. Dances With Wolves

- A sci-fi action thriller about a construction worker who undergoes a memory implant procedure that may—or may not—reveal his hidden past as a secret agent caught in a rebellion on Mars.


E4 - A groundbreaking raster graphics editor made exclusively for the Apple Macintosh that revolutionized digital image processing by making professional-level picture retouching accessible on personal computers, is released.
Name the program. Photoshop
Name the company that released it. Microsoft

Note: The answer above is not Apple


E5 - Many wonderful musicals and plays were popular on Broadway this year. Identify these three each by a short summary.

- A tragic musical about a doomed romance between an American soldier and a local Asian woman during the fall of the city, exploring love, sacrifice, and the human cost of war.

- A witty, jazzy musical that intertwines a hard-boiled detective story with the story’s own creation, blending romance, humor, and noir-style intrigue.

- A sharp, thought-provoking drama about a charming con artist who infiltrates a wealthy couple’s lives, exposing the fragile illusions and hidden connections in society.


E6 - Match each 1990 new car make with the correct model, below

Make:
Infiniti Q45
Lamborghini Diablo
Mitsubishi 3000GT
Nissan 300ZX

Model:
300ZX
3000GT
Diablo
Q45


E7 - Many quality TV shows premiered this year. Identify these four each by an AI-generated haiku.

- Owls watch the diner
coffee, cherry pie, red room
Laura Palmer's gone Twin Peaks

- West Philly to wealth
Carlton dances, Will grins
Banks house, bright new life The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

- Rich kids, big drama
Walsh twins navigate desire
zip code defines all Beverly Hills 90210

- Bold laughs, wild sketches
Fly Girls spin, characters bite
comedy breaks free In Living Color


E8 - An MLB team from the Midwest sweeps their west coast counterparts in the World Series.
Name the winners. Cincinnati Reds
Name the losers. Oakland A's
Provide the nickname for the winning team's pitching staff. Bad Boys


E9 - Many notable actors were born this year. Identify these five each by a movie character they played.

- Hermione Granger Emma Watson
- Katmiss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence
- Bella Swan Kristen Stewart
- Thor Chris Hemsworth
- Barbie Margot Robbie
No need for D or A. They are all alive!


E10 - Many notable books were published this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.

- David Webb must once again adopt his lethal persona to protect his family and dismantle the corrupt "Medusa" conspiracy while engaging in a final, globe-spanning showdown with his lifelong nemesis.

- A team of specialists must survive a catastrophic technological collapse on a secluded island after genetically resurrected prehistoric predators escape their enclosures due to human overconfidence. Jurassic Park

- The most popular graduation gift of all time, this book is a whimsical journey through life’s metaphorical landscapes andhe author encourages readers of all ages to navigate both great successes and inevitable setbacks with courage and persistence. Oh The Places You'll Go - Dr. Seuss

Bonus: Provide the author of each book.



E11 - An NBA team from the Midwest defeats their west coast counterparts in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Detroit Pistons
Name the losers. Portland Trail Blazers
Provide the nickname for the winners. Bad Boys
Bonus: This series was historically significant as it was the first since 1979 to feature neither the _____ nor the _____. Celtics, Lakers
Name these two teams.


What year did events E1 thru E11 take place? (Five points) 1990

Total points: 95

Thank you all for playing. See you next fortnight.

2525 - Fortnight 5 - Annum 10 (Final Annum)
April 10, 2026

In the year...

Friday Frenzy!

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


E1 - A former electrician is elected president of a Central European country.
Name the president. Lech Walesa
Name the country. Poland
Name the trade union he helped found. Solidarnosc


E2 - Many famous people died this year. Identify these five each by a short clue.

- Vants to be alone Greta Garbo
- Willie Wonka creator Roald Dahl
- Muppets creator Jim Henson
- Rat Pack member Frank Sinatra
- Maestro biopic subject Leonard Bernstein


E3 - Many cool movies were released this year. Identify these five each by a short summary.

- An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left behind at Christmas and must defend his house from two bumbling burglars using a series of clever traps.

Home Alone

- A crime drama that chronicles the rise and fall of a young Brooklyn mob associate as he becomes seduced by—and ultimately undone by—the power, violence, and betrayal of organized crime.

Goodfellas

- A romantic supernatural drama about a murdered man who, as a spirit, tries to protect the woman he loves and uncover the truth behind his death with the help of an unlikely psychic.

Ghost

- An epic Western about a Union Army officer who befriends a Lakota Sioux tribe on the frontier and gradually comes to embrace their culture, forever changing his identity and loyalties.

Dances with Wolves

- A sci-fi action thriller about a construction worker who undergoes a memory implant procedure that may—or may not—reveal his hidden past as a secret agent caught in a rebellion on Mars.

Total Recall


E4 - A groundbreaking raster graphics editor made exclusively for the Apple Macintosh that revolutionized digital image processing by making professional-level picture retouching accessible on personal computers, is released.
Name the program. Photoshop
Name the company that released it. Hewlett-Packard

Note: The answer above is not Apple


E5 - Many wonderful musicals and plays were popular on Broadway this year. Identify these three each by a short summary.

- A tragic musical about a doomed romance between an American soldier and a local Asian woman during the fall of the city, exploring love, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. Miss Saigon

- A witty, jazzy musical that intertwines a hard-boiled detective story with the story’s own creation, blending romance, humor, and noir-style intrigue.

City of Angels

- A sharp, thought-provoking drama about a charming con artist who infiltrates a wealthy couple’s lives, exposing the fragile illusions and hidden connections in society.

Six Degrees of Separation

E6 - Match each 1990 new car make with the correct model, below

Make:
Infiniti Q45
Lamborghini Diablo
Mitsubishi 3000GT
Nissan 300ZX

Model:






E7 - Many quality TV shows premiered this year. Identify these four each by an AI-generated haiku.

- Owls watch the diner
coffee, cherry pie, red room
Laura Palmer's gone

Twin Peaks

- West Philly to wealth
Carlton dances, Will grins
Banks house, bright new life

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

- Rich kids, big drama
Walsh twins navigate desire
zip code defines all

Beverly Hills, 90210

- Bold laughs, wild sketches
Fly Girls spin, characters bite
comedy breaks free

In Living Color


E8 - An MLB team from the Midwest sweeps their west coast counterparts in the World Series.
Name the winners. Cincinnati Reds
Name the losers. Oakland A's
Provide the nickname for the winning team's pitching staff. Nasty Boys


E9 - Many notable actors were born this year. Identify these five each by a movie character they played.

- Hermione Granger Emma Watson
- Katmiss Everdeen Jennifer Lawrence
- Bella Swan Kristen Stewart
- Thor Chris Hemsworth
- Barbie Margot Robbie
No need for D or A. They are all alive!


E10 - Many notable books were published this year. Identify these four each by a short summary.

- David Webb must once again adopt his lethal persona to protect his family and dismantle the corrupt "Medusa" conspiracy while engaging in a final, globe-spanning showdown with his lifelong nemesis. The Bourne something. Supremacy? Robert Ludlum

- A team of specialists must survive a catastrophic technological collapse on a secluded island after genetically resurrected prehistoric predators escape their enclosures due to human overconfidence. Jurassic Park Michael Crichton

- The most popular graduation gift of all time, this book is a whimsical journey through life’s metaphorical landscapes andhe author encourages readers of all ages to navigate both great successes and inevitable setbacks with courage and persistence. Oh! The Places You'll Go! -- dr. Seuss

Bonus: Provide the author of each book.



E11 - An NBA team from the Midwest defeats their west coast counterparts in the NBA Finals, 4 games to 1.
Name the winners. Pistons
Name the losers. Seattle
Provide the nickname for the winners. Bad Boys
Bonus: This series was historically significant as it was the first since 1979 to feature neither the _____ nor the _____.
Name these two teams. Celtics, Lakers


What year did events E1 thru E11 take place? (Five points) 1990

Total points: 95

Thank you all for playing. See you next fortnight.