Decades '17 - Day 11
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Decades '17 - Day 11
Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Total points: 37
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Total points: 37
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS[/b]
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
QUEENSREICH (or something like that)
KINGS OF LEON
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
SAVING GRACE
Name the actor. (3 points)
WILL SMITH
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
JOHN PAUL II
BENEDICT VI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
FRANCIS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
QUEENSREICH (or something like that)
KINGS OF LEON
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
SAVING GRACE
Name the actor. (3 points)
WILL SMITH
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
JOHN PAUL II
BENEDICT VI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
FRANCIS
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) Blu-ray
Name the loser. (3 points) HD DVD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points) West Philly's own Fresh Prince, Will Smith
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis (originally Jorge Bergoglio; someday he'll be Saint Francis I)
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) Blu-ray
Name the loser. (3 points) HD DVD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points) West Philly's own Fresh Prince, Will Smith
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis (originally Jorge Bergoglio; someday he'll be Saint Francis I)
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) - Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) - BluRay
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) - Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points) - Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points) - Bob Juch
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) - John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) - Francis........... I?
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) - Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) - BluRay
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) - Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points) - Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points) - Bob Juch
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) - John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) - Francis........... I?
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blue-ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
HD DVD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
John Paul & Benedict
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Total points: 37
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blue-ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
HD DVD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
John Paul & Benedict
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Total points: 37
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Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
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~~ Thomas Jefferson
War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
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[quote="I Love the 00s"]Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Kingston Trio
Queens of the South
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
MPEG
Name the loser. (3 points)
AVI
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Bruce Almighty
Name the character. (3 points)
God
Name the actor. (3 points)
Morgan Freeman
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
John Paul II (Outgoing)
Benidict the XX
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Francis
Total points: 37[/quote]
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Kingston Trio
Queens of the South
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
MPEG
Name the loser. (3 points)
AVI
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Bruce Almighty
Name the character. (3 points)
God
Name the actor. (3 points)
Morgan Freeman
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
John Paul II (Outgoing)
Benidict the XX
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Francis
Total points: 37[/quote]
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
DVD
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
State of Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Finding Forrester
Name the character. (3 points)
Forrester
Name the actor. (3 points)
Sean Connery
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing John Paul II and incoming Benedict XVI popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Francis
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
DVD
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
State of Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Finding Forrester
Name the character. (3 points)
Forrester
Name the actor. (3 points)
Sean Connery
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing John Paul II and incoming Benedict XVI popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Francis
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Hit send by mistake..the edit comes in the middle of the Hi-Def question.
Spoiler
Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Queensryche, Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
HD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Pope Francis
Total points: 37
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Queensryche, Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
HD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Pope Francis
Total points: 37
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
Total points: 37
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
KINGS OF LEON AND QUEEN LATIFAH (yeah, I know it's not right but I got nothing).
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
Not Blu-Ray
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Anchorman
Name the character. (3 points)
Ron Burgundy
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Francis (THE FRANSTER, BABY!!)
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
KINGS OF LEON AND QUEEN LATIFAH (yeah, I know it's not right but I got nothing).
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
Not Blu-Ray
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Anchorman
Name the character. (3 points)
Ron Burgundy
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Francis (THE FRANSTER, BABY!!)
Total points: 37
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon and Queen of the Osage
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) Blu Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Grace Under Fire
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis
Total points: 37
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon and Queen of the Osage
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) Blu Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Grace Under Fire
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis
Total points: 37
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS[/b]
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Grace Under Fire
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points) Anchorman
Name the character. (3 points) Ron Burgundy
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis
Total points: 37
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points) Blu-Ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Grace Under Fire
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points) Anchorman
Name the character. (3 points) Ron Burgundy
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) John Paul II and Benedict XVI
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis
Total points: 37
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points) Blu-Ray
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Amazing Grace
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) John Paul II and Benedict XIII
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each) Kings of Leon
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points) Blu-Ray
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Amazing Grace
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) John Paul II and Benedict XIII
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Francis
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
I'd guess Queens of the Stone Age, but they're from the Palm Springs area and these titles don't look familiar. I'm blanking on other Queens
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Kings of Leon
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
HD DVD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Anchorman
Name the character. (3 points)
Ron Burgundy
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Pope John Paul II & Pope Benedict78164
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Pope Pourri
Total points: 37
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
I'd guess Queens of the Stone Age, but they're from the Palm Springs area and these titles don't look familiar. I'm blanking on other Queens
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Kings of Leon
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Blu-ray
Name the loser. (3 points)
HD DVD
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Anchorman
Name the character. (3 points)
Ron Burgundy
Name the actor. (3 points)
Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)
Pope John Paul II & Pope Benedict78164
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)
Pope Pourri
Total points: 37
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)QUEENSRYCHE, KINGS OF LEON
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)HD DVD
Name the loser. (3 points)BLU-RAY
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)SAVING GRACE
Name the actor. (3 points)WILL SMITH
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)BRUCE ALMIGHTY
Name the character. (3 points)GOD
Name the actor. (3 points)MORGAN FREEMAN
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)JOHN PAUL II, BENEDICT
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)FRANCIS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)QUEENSRYCHE, KINGS OF LEON
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)HD DVD
Name the loser. (3 points)BLU-RAY
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)SAVING GRACE
Name the actor. (3 points)WILL SMITH
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)BRUCE ALMIGHTY
Name the character. (3 points)GOD
Name the actor. (3 points)MORGAN FREEMAN
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each)JOHN PAUL II, BENEDICT
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points)FRANCIS
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Spoiler
kings & queens
queensryche
kings of leon
winners & losers
blu ray
hd-dvd
will & grace
saving grace
wil smith
actors & lines
?
?
?
coming & going
john paul II
benedict XVI
bonus: francis I
queensryche
kings of leon
winners & losers
blu ray
hd-dvd
will & grace
saving grace
wil smith
actors & lines
?
?
?
coming & going
john paul II
benedict XVI
bonus: francis I
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Decades '17 - Day 11 answers/points
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands.
Hint: consider the category
Queensrÿche
Kings of Leon
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points)
Blu-ray Disc
HD DVD optical disc
Needed at least HD DVD for points
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
He was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ron Burgundy
Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes. (3 points each)
Bonus: Name the current pope (by papal name). (3 points)
Pope John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis
Accepted names regardless of numeration
Total points: 37
Points:
esto ~~ 33
melly ~~ 30
triviawayne ~~ 27
elwood ~~ 27
tbone ~~ 24
jarnon ~~ 24
panic ~~ 21
lb ~~ 21
tangredi ~~ 21
krox ~~ 18
catfish ~~ 18
BiT ~~ 18
Bob#s ~~ 18
frogman ~~ 15
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands.
Hint: consider the category
Queensrÿche
Kings of Leon
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points)
Blu-ray Disc
HD DVD optical disc
Needed at least HD DVD for points
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
He was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
Saving Grace
Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ron Burgundy
Will Ferrell
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes. (3 points each)
Bonus: Name the current pope (by papal name). (3 points)
Pope John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis
Accepted names regardless of numeration
Total points: 37
Points:
esto ~~ 33
melly ~~ 30
triviawayne ~~ 27
elwood ~~ 27
tbone ~~ 24
jarnon ~~ 24
panic ~~ 21
lb ~~ 21
tangredi ~~ 21
krox ~~ 18
catfish ~~ 18
BiT ~~ 18
Bob#s ~~ 18
frogman ~~ 15
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
I don't see a 4-pointer (all 3s), so I think max points s/b 36.I Love Decades! wrote:Total points: 37
Points:
esto ~~ 33
melly ~~ 30
I missed Queensrÿche and I doubt that Pope Pourri is the current pope, so Melly and I were tied.
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
Thanks. I'll fix it on the master score card.
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Re: Decades '17 - Day 11
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[quote="I Love the 00s"]Decades '17 - Day 11 (Final week!)
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Saving Grace. I watched part of one show but turned it off and never gave it a second chance -- the smoking killed it.
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) Outgoing was John Paul II.
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Pope Francis.
Total points: 37[/quote]
October 16, 2017
I Love the 00s!
KINGS & QUEENS
A rock band from Bellevue, Washington, released four albums during this decade:
Tribe (2003)
Operation: Mindcrime II (2006)
Take Cover (2007)
American Soldier (2009)
A rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, released four albums during this decade:
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Name the bands. (3 points each)
Hint: consider the category
WINNERS & LOSERS - technology
2006
There were two competing formats for storing high-definition video and audio in the mid-2000s. The winner is the current medium for video material such as feature films and video games. The loser shall forever be known as the Betamax of the high-def format wars.
Name the winner. (3 points)
Name the loser. (3 points)
WILL & GRACE
2007
A TV series began on TNT in 2007 starring Holly Hunter as a police detective who is given a second chance.
That same year, a former TV star was nominated for best actor for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness.
Name the show. (3 points) Saving Grace. I watched part of one show but turned it off and never gave it a second chance -- the smoking killed it.
Name the actor. (3 points) Will Smith
ACTORS & LINES
2004
"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal...People know me... I'm very important. Uh, I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany."
Name the movie. (3 points)
Name the character. (3 points)
Name the actor. (3 points)
COMING & GOING
2005
After reigning as the leader of the Catholic Church for over 26 years, the pope born Karol Wojtyla was replaced by the pope born Joseph Ratzinger, who lasted less than 8 years.
Name the outgoing and incoming popes by papal name. (3 points each) Outgoing was John Paul II.
Bonus: Name the current pope by papal name. (3 points) Pope Francis.
Total points: 37[/quote]
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