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Decades '16 - Day 4 - I Love the 10s!

#1 Post by I Love the 10s » Mon May 09, 2016 5:32 am

Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the athlete. (2 pts)


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)


Total points available: 18

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#2 Post by kroxquo » Mon May 09, 2016 5:43 am

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Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the athlete. (2 pts)


BEFORE & AFTER

2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts) Mark Cuban

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) Dallas Mavericks

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)


CATS & DOGS

In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts) The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)


Total points available: 18
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#3 Post by jarnon » Mon May 09, 2016 5:50 am

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WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts) Royals

Name the singer. (2 pts) Lorde

Name the athlete. (2 pts) George Brett


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts) Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts) The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)
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#4 Post by Estonut » Mon May 09, 2016 5:53 am

I Love the 10s
Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)
Royals

Name the singer. (2 pts)
Lorde

Name the athlete. (2 pts)
Mr. Pine Tar


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)
Steve Ballmer

Name the software company. (2 pts)
MicroSoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)
Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)
Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)
The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)
Trick question? Wasn't he called "the dog?"


Total points available: 18
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#5 Post by littlebeast13 » Mon May 09, 2016 6:48 am

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WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts) - Royals

Name the singer. (2 pts) - Lorde

Name the athlete. (2 pts) - George Brett


BEFORE & AFTER

2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) - LA Clippers (Based on the clue in the next question)

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts) - Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS

In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)

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#6 Post by BackInTex » Mon May 09, 2016 7:12 am

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Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

I have no clue. This is the only song I remember that recently winning something.

Blurred Lines

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Robin Thicke

Name the athlete. (2 pts)

Again, no clue.

Hank Aaron


BEFORE & AFTER

2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Paul Alan

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

LA Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)

Don somthing or another. Maybe it will come to me before I post.


CATS & DOGS

In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)



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#7 Post by franktangredi » Mon May 09, 2016 8:38 am

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I would have had a perfect score today if I didn't know the movie was The Artist.

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#8 Post by ToLiveIsToFly » Mon May 09, 2016 9:26 am

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Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)
ROYALS

Name the singer. (2 pts)
LORDE

Name the athlete. (2 pts)
GEORGE BRETT


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)
STEVE BALLMER

Name the software company. (2 pts)
MICROSOFT

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)
LA CLIPPERS

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)
DONALD STERLING


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)
THE ARTIST

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)
GOOD BOY

Total points available: 18

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#9 Post by plasticene » Mon May 09, 2016 9:57 am

I Love the 10s
Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)
ROYALS
Name the singer. (2 pts)
LOURDE
Name the athlete. (2 pts)
GEORGE BRETT

BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)
STEVE BALLMER
Name the software company. (2 pts)
MICROSOFT
Name the NBA team. (2 pts)
CLIPPERS
Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)
THE ARTIST
What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)


Total points available: 18

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#10 Post by T_Bone0806 » Mon May 09, 2016 10:29 am

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Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the athlete. (2 pts)


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Mark Cuban

Name the software company. (2 pts)



Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

Dallas Mavericks

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)




CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)




Total points available: 18
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#11 Post by elwoodblues » Mon May 09, 2016 10:46 am

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Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the athlete. (2 pts)


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts) Steve Ballmer

Name the software company. (2 pts) Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) LA Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts) Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts) The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)


Total points available: 18

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#12 Post by andrewjackson » Mon May 09, 2016 11:14 am

Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts) Royals

Name the singer. (2 pts) Lorde

Name the athlete. (2 pts) George Brett


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts) Steve Balmer

Name the software company. (2 pts) Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) LA Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts) Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts) Nope

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts) Nope


Total points available: 18
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#13 Post by Catfish » Mon May 09, 2016 11:21 am

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Name the rich guy. (2 pts)
Mark Cuban
Name the software company. (2 pts)
Sun Microsystems
Name the NBA team. (2 pts)
Dallas Mavericks

Name the movie. (2 pts)
The Artist
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#14 Post by Pastor Fireball » Mon May 09, 2016 11:50 am

WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

"Royals"

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Lorde

Name the athlete. (2 pts)

Can't think of a Kansas City Royal.

BEFORE & AFTER

2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Steve Ballmer

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

Los Angeles Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)

that lovable racist Donald Sterling

CATS & DOGS

In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)

Crap... I saw the movie, but I can't remember his name. I'll just say Max.
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#15 Post by Hotseat Or Bust! » Mon May 09, 2016 12:39 pm

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The Artist.

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#16 Post by triviawayne » Mon May 09, 2016 1:57 pm

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Words & Music

nothing
nothing
nothing

Before & After

Ellison
Microsoft
Kings
Old Racist Dude

Cats & Dogs

nothing
nothing

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#17 Post by mrkelley23 » Mon May 09, 2016 8:55 pm

I Love the 10s
Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Royals

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Lorde

Name the athlete. (2 pts)

George Brett


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Steve Ballmer

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

Los Angeles Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)

Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

If I"m reading the question right, this must be The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)

Peppy


Total points available: 18
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#18 Post by mellytu74 » Mon May 09, 2016 9:24 pm

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WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

ROYALS

Name the singer. (2 pts)

LORDE

Name the athlete. (2 pts)

NOPE


BEFORE & AFTER

2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

MARK CUBAN

Name the software company. (2 pts)

NOPE

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

DALLAS MAVERICKS

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)

H. ROSS PEROT, JR.


CATS & DOGS

In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

THE ARTIST

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)

It wasn't UGGIE?

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#19 Post by frogman042 » Mon May 09, 2016 10:27 pm

Love the 10s"]Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC


2013
Spoiler
A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)
The Gambler

Name the singer. (2 pts)
Lady Gaga
Name the athlete. (2 pts)
Pete Rose

BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)
Steve Balmer

Name the software company. (2 pts)
Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)
Sonics?

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)
The Artist

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)
Can't remember

Total points available: 18

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#20 Post by mellytu74 » Tue May 10, 2016 7:51 am

It helps to remember the decade of the game.

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

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#21 Post by T_Bone0806 » Tue May 10, 2016 10:18 am

mellytu74 wrote:It helps to remember the decade of the game.

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

I feel your pain...
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#22 Post by Vandal » Tue May 10, 2016 11:01 am

Answers and points:



I Love the 10s!


WORDS & MUSIC[/b]

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the athlete. (2 pts)

Royals
Lorde
George Brett





BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts)

Name the software company. (2 pts)

Name the NBA team. (2 pts)

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts)



Steve Ballmer
Microsoft
The LA Clippers
Donald Sterling




CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts)

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts)


The Artist
I found conflicting information about the dog's name after I posted this. Some sites have his name as Jack, but not enough reliable sources confirm this.
Therefore, everyone gets points for it.


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tlitf ~~ 18
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mkkelley ~~ 18

fireball ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 16
AJ ~~ 16
jarnon ~~ 14
elwood ~~ 12
lb ~~ 12
melly ~~ 8
frogman ~~ 8
BiT ~~ 6
hotseat ~~ 4
tbone ~~ 4
krox ~~ 4
catfish ~~ 4
tangredi ~~ 4
triviawayne ~~ 2
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 4 - I Love the 10s!

#23 Post by Bob78164 » Tue May 10, 2016 11:50 am

I'm getting too old for this.
WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the athlete. (2 pts)


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts) Steve Ballmer

Name the software company. (2 pts) Microsoft

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) Clippers

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts) Donald Sterling


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts) This is frustrating. I saw the movie and I can't remember the title.

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts) Banjo


Total points available: 18
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Re: Decades '16 - Day 4 - I Love the 10s!

#24 Post by TheConfessor » Tue May 10, 2016 11:38 pm

I Love the 10s wrote:Decades '16 - Day 4

I Love the 10s!
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WORDS & MUSIC

2013

A song co-written by Joel Little and the singer who made it popular won Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. It was inspired by a 1976 photograph of a famous athlete signing autographs, with his team's name emblazoned across his shirt.

Name the song. (2 pts) ROYALS

Name the singer. (2 pts) LORDE

Name the athlete. (2 pts) GEORGE BRETT


BEFORE & AFTER


2014

Before, he was just a multi-billionaire at a software company, worth a mere 22.5 billion.
After, he bought an NBA team for 2 of those billions. An NBA owner! With courtside seats! How awesome is that?

Name the rich guy. (2 pts) STEVE BALLMER

Name the software company. (2 pts) MICROSOFT

Name the NBA team. (2 pts) L.A. CLIPPERS

Name the team's previous owner who had to give up the team. (2 pts) THAT GUY WHO DIDN'T WANT BLACK FANS


CATS & DOGS


In a 2011 movie, a dog (real life name Uggie) attracts the help of a nearby policeman to save the star in all his black and white glory.

Name the movie. (2 pts) THE ARTIST

What was the dog's name in the movie? (2 pts) SPOT
Total points available: 18

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