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I have been given a top secret mission from someone who is totally to be kept secret. It is time to complete said mission:
Spoiler
Bam. The mission has been completed.
SpoilerHappy Friday everyone! Be safe and enjoy. The weekend is upon us!
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
The painting of “Death playing chess”, which was made c AD 1480, is cited as the inspiration for which of the following films?
A. Rashomon
B. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
C. The Phantom Chariot
D. The Seventh Seal
This was…
SpoilerD! One of the main plot points of the film involves a knight playing a game of chess with death, with the condition that he lives for as long as he can stand against death, and if he wins, he is spared.
Here comes today’s question, and I’ve brought with me some garbage to look at. And no I don’t mean Evan Almighty.
Looks like we have an old CB radio, a seeing eye dog, and a toy truck.
Which of the following musicians does this trash most likely belong to?
A. Sonny Landreth
B. Red Sovine
C. Gram Parsons
D. Emmylou Harris
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
“Quote the raven, ‘nevermore’”.
Which of those words is not the proper one from Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem?
A. Quote
B. The
C. Raven
D. Nevermore
This was…
SpoilerA! The poem uses the word ‘Quoth’, not ‘Quote.’
And you can quoth me on that.
Here comes today’s question:
The painting of “Death playing chess”, which was made c AD 1480, is cited as the inspiration for which of the following films?
A. Rashomon
B. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
C. The Phantom Chariot
D. The Seventh Seal
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
The novel Billy Budd involves the eponymous character Billy Budd being impressed into service on which of the following vessels?
A. The Rights of Man
B. HMHS Brittanic
C. HMS Bellipotent
D. Monitor
This was…
SpoilerC! Budd comes from a smaller merchant ship named The Rights of Man.
Here comes today’s question:
“Quote the raven, ‘nevermore’”.
Which of those words is not the proper one from Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem?
A. Quote
B. The
C. Raven
D. Nevermore
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
In the popular television series Archer, character Pam Poovey has a stanza from this poem tattooed on her back:
A. The Destruction of Sennacherib
B. The Road Not Taken
C. S/Z
D. The Morning After I Killed Myself
This was…
SpoilerA! If you’re curious, the stanza goes as follows:
For the Angel of Death spread His wings on the blast,
And breathed in the face of the foe as he passed;
And the eyes of the sleepers waxed deadly and chill,
And their hearts but once heaved, and for ever grew still!
Here comes today’s question:
The novel Billy Budd involves the eponymous character Billy Budd being impressed into service on which of the following vessels?
A. The Rights of Man
B. HMHS Brittanic
C. HMS Bellipotent
D. Monitor
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Here comes the first question of the week:
In the popular television series Archer, character Pam Poovey has a stanza from this poem tattooed on her back:
A. The Destruction of Sennacherib
B. The Road Not Taken
C. S/Z
D. The Morning After I Killed Myself
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Here comes Friday’s answer:
Which of the following ships sunk rammed and sunk a U boat?
A. Titanic
B. Olympic
C. Queen Anne’s Revenge
D. Adventure
This was…SpoilerB! The Olympic is the only one listed to have sunk a U Boat. I don’t think they even existed yet during the time of Adventure and Queen Anne’s Revenge, which were the names given to pirate Edward Teach’s boats, more commonly known as Blackbeard.
This week’s winner is…
Spoiler@Samurai Equine! And so the streak remains intact.
I hope you had fun and to see you next time. Until then, keep looking up!
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
Okay, kangaroo, peanut, Albert Einstein, or Uranus.
Was first discovered in March of 1781.
Okay, is that…
A. Kangaroo
B. Peanut
C. Albert Einstein
D. Uranus
This was…
SpoilerD! Uranus was discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.
Here comes today’s question:
Which of the following ships sunk rammed and sunk a U boat?
A. Titanic
B. Olympic
C. Queen Anne’s Revenge
D. Adventure
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
*tosses a garbage bag on the table*
Looks like I have a flier for an old spelling bee, a ticket to radio city music hall, and a video tape labeled “Moon landing”.
Which comedian does this trash belong to?
A. Demetri Martin
B. John Pinette
C. Dane Cook
D. Brian Regan
This was…
SpoilerD. These clues either describe some of his routines or where one of his shows took place.
Here comes today’s question:
Okay, kangaroo, peanut, Albert Einstein, or Uranus.
Was first discovered in March of 1781.
Okay, is that…
A. Kangaroo
B. Peanut
C. Albert Einstein
D. Uranus
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
There is a countdown from 50 to 1 in the background of some shots in How I Met Your Mother Episode “Bad News”. This usage appears to be an allusion to which of the following films?
A. Drowning By Numbers
B. Days of Heaven
C. Sarrasine
D. Casablanca
this was…
SpoilerA! The numbers appear on literature, signs, or otherwise in the background. After 1, character Marshall receives some very bad news right after receiving some excellent news. The finale of the episode was kept secret from the cast members until they did the take. The actor’s reactions are genuine.
Here comes today’s question:
*tosses a garbage bag on the table*
Looks like I have a flier for an old spelling bee, a ticket to radio city music hall, and a video tape labeled “Moon landing”.
Which comedian does this trash belong to?
A. Demetri Martin
B. John Pinette
C. Dane Cook
D. Brian Regan
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Alright, here comes today’s question:
There is a countdown from 50 to 1 in the background of some shots in How I Met Your Mother Episode “Bad News”. This usage appears to be an allusion to which of the following films?
A. Drowning By Numbers
B. Days of Heaven
C. Sarrasine
D. Casablanca
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Here comes Friday's answer:
The blood used in the shower scene in Psycho was really what?
A. Sheep’s blood
B. Chocolate syrup
C. Melted ice cream
D. Corn starch and food coloring
This was...
SpoilerB! Because the film was in black and white, chocolate syrup looked more realistic in consistency as a substitute for blood.
This week's winner is...
SpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoilerSpoiler@Samurai Equine! Nice job!
I hope you all had fun and to see you next time. There may not be a question tomorrow. Until next time, ,keep looking up!
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
The Teddy bear is allegedly named after who of the following?
A. Teddy Edwards
B. Teddy Bridgewater
C. Teddy Roosevelt
D. John “Teddy” Pinkerton
This was…
SpoilerC! Which for some reason doesn’t surprise me.
Here comes today’s question:
The blood used in the shower scene in Psycho was really what?
A. Sheep’s blood
B. Chocolate syrup
C. Melted ice cream
D. Corn starch and food coloring
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
The dead man’s hand is a poker hand named for a pair of aces and eights and unknown hole card which were held by which folk hero at the time of his death?
A. “Buffalo Bill” Cody
B. “Doc” Holliday
C. Wyatt Earp
D. “Wild Bill” Hickok
This was…
SpoilerD! Wild Bill was holding this hand when he was fatally shot.
Here comes today’s question:
The Teddy bear is allegedly named after who of the following?
A. Teddy Edwards
B. Teddy Bridgewater
C. Teddy Roosevelt
D. John “Teddy” Pinkerton
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
Which of the following types of shot is an example of b roll footage?
A. Two
B. Master
C. Atmospheric
D. Profile
This was…
SpoilerC! B roll is supplemental footage meant to be intercut in with main shots. Of those listed, Atmospheric is considered b roll.
Here comes today’s question:
The dead man’s hand is a poker hand named for a pair of aces and eights and unknown hole card which were held by which folk hero at the time of his death?
A. “Buffalo Bill” Cody
B. “Doc” Holliday
C. Wyatt Earp
D. “Wild Bill” Hickok
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
Which play was Lincoln watching when he was assassinated?
A. Our American Cousin
B. Julius Caesar
C. Rabbit Hole
D. Death of a Salesman
This was…
SpoilerA! He was laughing at one of the funniest lines in the play when he was shot.
Here comes today’s question:
Which of the following types of shot is an example of b roll footage?
A. Two
B. Master
C. Atmospheric
D. Profile
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Actual conversation with my friend:
Friend: ”I’m going to live with a bear named Robotron.”
Mutual friend: ”What”
Friend: ”Robotron!!!!!!!”
Friend: “idk it’s his name.”
Friend: “like the name God gave him”
Anyway here’s a picture of Robotron:
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Here comes today’s question:
Which play was Lincoln watching when he was assassinated?
A. Our American Cousin
B. Julius Caesar
C. Rabbit Hole
D. Death of a Salesman
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
Billy Budd is to Jesus Christ as Captain Vere is to whom?
A. The Devil
B. John the Baptist
C. Joan of Arc
D. Pontius Pilate
This was…
SpoilerD!Herman Melville’s unfinished sailor novella was finished after his death and released to acclaim. Billy Budd is established as a Christ-like figure, while Captain Vere is seen as a version of Pontius Pilate.
This week’s winner is… (and for some reason I can’t spoiler it)
@Samurai Equine! Nicely done!
I hope you all enjoyed and to see you next time. Until then, keep looking up!
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
It was reported that there was no news for the day in April of which of the following years:
A. 1929
B. 1930
C. 1931
D. 1932
This was…
SpoilerB! BBC announced “there is no news today” and played piano music instead.
Here comes today’s question:
Billy Budd is to Jesus Christ as Captain Vere is to whom?
A. The Devil
B. John the Baptist
C. Joan of Arc
D. Pontius Pilate
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
Looks like an old video game cartridge, some swimmies, and a poster for a garage sale.
Which creepypasta does this trash belong to?
A. Sonic.exe
B. Jeff the Killer
C. Ash‘s Coma
D. Ben Drowned
This was…
SpoilerD! Not a bad story as far as creepy pastas go, unlike at least two of the other listed ones *cough Sonic.exe and Jeff cough* pardon me.
Here comes today’s question:
It was reported that there was no news for the day in April of which of the following years:
A. 1929
B. 1930
C. 1931
D. 1932
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Here comes yesterday’s question:
Which of the following objects are not tidally locked to their parent body?
A. The Moon
B. Charon
C. Venus
D. Mercury
This was…
SpoilerC! Venus’ day is longer than it’s year but it is not tidally locked to the sun, where one side is always facing it. Mercury is tidally locked to the sun, the moon to earth, and Charon to Pluto (and Vice versa)
Here comes today’s question, and we have some funky trash:
Looks like an old video game cartridge, some swimmies, and a poster for a garage sale.
Which creepypasta does this trash belong to?
A. Sonic.exe
B. Jeff the Killer
C. Ash‘s Coma
D. Ben Drowned
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Here comes yesterday’s answer:
Which of the following is not an Emily Dickinson poem?
A. 1867
B. 479
C. 22
D. 1163
This was…
SpoilerA. Dickinson didn’t often name her poetry so many of her poems are named after the first lines or just numbered. Of those listed, 1867 is not one of her poems.
Here comes today’s question:
Which of the following objects are not tidally locked to their parent body?
A. The Moon
B. Charon
C. Venus
D. Mercury
Eh. Nevermind. Fort Knox can have its gold.
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