Zach and Donald were co-stars on “Scrubs.” Donald’s charity is the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Zach’s is the Midnight Mission.
$100
Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year, “rizz” — meaning “style, charm or attractiveness” — is short for what?
A: Charisma B: Mannerism
C: Pristine D: Chrizz Cuomo
Answer
A: Charisma
In 2023, three giant pandas from the National Zoo were returned to China along with plenty of in-flight snacks, including 220 pounds of what?
A: Mini pretzels B: Oreo cookies
C: Bamboo D: Honey roasted peanuts
Answer
C: Bamboo
In “National Lampoon’s European Vacation,” Chevy Chase remarks, “Hey look, kids! There’s Big Ben! There’s Parliament!” while visiting what city?
A: Moscow B: London
C: Rome D: Paris
Answer
B: London
Which of these aptly named gemstones was historically carried by fisherman, who believed it would protect them at sea?
A: Topaz B: Aquamarine
C: Tourmaline D: Amethyst
Answer
B: Aquamarine
In its opening song, what classic Broadway musical features the line, “You can’t make a living selling big trombones”?
A: Camelot B: Annie
C: My Fair Lady D: The Music Man
Answer
D: The Music Man
While the other choices are actual names of TV weather forecasters, which of these people testified in a high-profile trial in 2024?
A: Amy Freeze B: Larry Sprinkle
C: Stormy Daniels D: Ken Weathers
Answer
C: Stormy Daniels
$4,000
With more people working from home, and going barefoot around the house, doctors are seeing a significant increase in which of these ailments?
A: Whiplash B: Plantar fasciitis
C: Carpal tunnel syndrome D: Crohn’s disease
Answer
B: Plantar fasciitis
$8,000
Coined in 1976, what nickname is given to the last player selected every year in the NFL draft?
A: Captain Obscure B: Johnny Forgotten
C: Mr. Irrelevant D: The Tortoise
Zach knows that one of the quarterbacks in the most recent Super Bowl is a former Mr. Irrelevant.
Answer
C: Mr. Irrelevant
What children’s author originally called his most famous book “Where the Wild Horses Are,” then changed the title because he couldn’t draw horses?
A: Maurice Sendak B: Shel Silverstein
C: Roald Dahl D: Dr. Seuss
Answer
A: Maurice Sendak
After it sold at auction for over $700k, Time described a buoyant slab of balsa wood as “arguably the…third most significant character” in what film?
A: Cast Away B: Brokeback Mountain
C: Die Hard D: Titanic
Answer
D: Titanic
The midwest’s “German Triangle” is formed by Milwaukee, St. Louis and what city that hosts “America’s Oktoberfest,” the largest Oktoberfest in the U.S.?
A:Chicago B: Memphis
C: Cincinnati D: Green Bay
ATH
Jimmy feels strongly it has to be Chicago or Cincinnati. He believes it’s Cincinnati.
50/50
50/50 leaves B & C.
Answer
C: Cincinnati
$125,000
In the “Beckham test,” a viral trend inspired by a Netflix docuseries, social media users dance in front of their partners while what song plays?
A: Smooth Operator B: Islands in the Stream
C: The Safety Dance D: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
ATA
A: 29% B: 15% C: 33% D: 23%
They go with the audience.
They go with the audience.
Answer
B: Islands in the Stream
Zach and Donald win $32,000 for their charities.
Zach and Donald win $32,000 for their charities.
