tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post1208548865610723581..comments2024-01-08T14:21:37.465-08:00Comments on Infinite Art Tournament: The Thursday Quiz XLMichael5000http://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-44297343944714591142008-06-09T18:04:00.000-07:002008-06-09T18:04:00.000-07:00Boo - you flatter me. But I'm hunching over my pap...Boo - you flatter me. But I'm hunching over my paper anyway. <BR/><BR/>In reply I offer my favorite absurdist cartoon. <BR/><BR/>[Man approaches bar accompanied by an alligator adorned with lipstick, holding a 1960's style handbag, wearing pearls.]<BR/><BR/>Man: I'll have a Midori and Fresca, and a Slim Jim for my alligator. <BR/>Bartender: Does the lady have any ID. <BR/>Alligator: Why sir, you flatter me. <BR/><BR/>Somewhere toward the late '80's I served Midori and Fresca at a party in honor of this awesome cartoon. <BR/><BR/>PhinMcGuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300113373059468207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-33612335587820701152008-06-06T04:13:00.000-07:002008-06-06T04:13:00.000-07:00OUCH! I bet you are good at Balderdash!OUCH! I bet you are good at Balderdash!The Calico Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271181930512880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-5296214290299571532008-06-05T23:07:00.000-07:002008-06-05T23:07:00.000-07:00@karmasartre: thanks, I shall have to check it out...@karmasartre: thanks, I shall have to check it out. <BR/>et tu M5K, I've lurked for some time so it is only proper to finally participate. <BR/> <BR/>I look forward to the book arts challenge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-40029398147288523052008-06-05T22:41:00.000-07:002008-06-05T22:41:00.000-07:00I just (sniff) want everyone to know I only got on...I just (sniff) want everyone to know I only got one wrong. And some day I'm gonna get me a blue star. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-53515362316956638312008-06-05T22:26:00.000-07:002008-06-05T22:26:00.000-07:00And, it's great to see some newcomers as well this...<B>And, it's great to see some newcomers as well this week! Welcome to Yankee in England, in medias res, oily gus, and Ben (kind of a weird name... "Ben"...); thanks for reading and for playing the Quiz, guys.<BR/><BR/>@fingers: Next week will be about book arts. I promise.<BR/><BR/>@in medias res: Thank you for finally pushing me to the Wiki (which, again, is never wrong) to investigate this whole "teh" business. Having done so, I can say with confidence that anybody who thinks my blog is Teh Cool is OK in my book.<BR/><BR/>@oily gus: same goes for you.<BR/><BR/>@boo: It's funny to be told I'm good at fabrication, because in person I have a very frustrating inability to lie. But thanks. I'll seat you next to Phineas when we do the live show.<BR/><BR/><BR/>FINALLY -- those of you who are hard core, brace yourself -- the Quizzes are going to take a week off before starting the next season. Quiz action starts again with MQXXXI on June 16.</B>Michael5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-66114146597206703342008-06-05T22:14:00.000-07:002008-06-05T22:14:00.000-07:00Aaaand it's an awesome showing across the board to...<B>Aaaand it's an awesome showing across the board today, but you had to be perfect to make it to the winners circle.<BR/><BR/>The first one in, taking home the TQXL Gold Star -- his second gold and third Star overall -- representin' the Yellowhammer State -- it's mhwitt!<BR/><BR/>Next in, taking the Silver, is Karmasartre.<BR/><BR/>Drschnell checked in third, sweeping the set to secure the Blue Star and consolidate his grip on third place on <A HREF="http://michael5000.blogspot.com/2000/01/l-quiz-leaderboard.html" REL="nofollow">the all-time Star acquisition list</A>.<BR/><BR/>And last across was Phineas, a man who appears to follow sports, nabbing the Green Star.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Now, it's a remarkable week in that not one but two of our winners join that elite corps of Quizzers with a complete set of Stars. Karmasartre's Silver and Phineas' Green fill their last respective gaps. Congrats to both of these perenial contenders.</B>Michael5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-14173184801311393732008-06-05T22:00:00.000-07:002008-06-05T22:00:00.000-07:00It is time.1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Nope. Pure fa...<B>It is time.<BR/><BR/>1. Cleveland Cavaliers – Nope. Pure fabrication.<BR/><BR/>2. Houston Rockets – Nope. They took their name from Houston's own involvement in the space program.<BR/><BR/>3. Kansas City Chiefs – Nope, for a number of reasons.<BR/><BR/>4. Los Angeles Dodgers –Yep! "Trolley Dodgers"!<BR/><BR/>5. Los Angeles Lakers – Yep.<BR/><BR/>6. Philadelphia Phillies – Disappointingly, no.<BR/><BR/>7. Saint Louis Cardinals – No.<BR/><BR/>8. Saint Louis Rams – No. The Rams started life in Cleveland. Their name, according to the Wiki, which is never wrong, came from the nickname of Fordham College. Whatevs. <BR/><BR/>9. Tennessee Titans – Yep.<BR/><BR/>10. Utah Jazz – Yep.<BR/><BR/>11. Washington Nationals – Yep.<BR/><BR/>12. Washington Wizards – Yep.<BR/></B>Michael5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-28689108046309745462008-06-05T21:58:00.001-07:002008-06-05T21:58:00.001-07:001. isn't2. is3. is4. is5. is6. is7. isn't8. isn't9...1. isn't<BR/>2. is<BR/>3. is<BR/>4. is<BR/>5. is<BR/>6. is<BR/>7. isn't<BR/>8. isn't<BR/>9. is<BR/>10. isn't<BR/>11. is<BR/>12. is<BR/><BR/>You are darned good at fabrication. I cannot tell for sure any of these and only suspect one or two. But also suspect I am wrong. I want to sit next to phineas at the exam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-64933101333003563032008-06-05T21:58:00.000-07:002008-06-05T21:58:00.000-07:00I think there was a Stephen King book called The T...I think there was a Stephen King book called The Trolley Dodgers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-71806427284549804622008-06-05T14:40:00.000-07:002008-06-05T14:40:00.000-07:001. foul2. foul3. foul4. fair5. fair6. foul7. fair8...1. foul<BR/>2. foul<BR/>3. foul<BR/>4. fair<BR/>5. fair<BR/>6. foul<BR/>7. fair<BR/>8. foul<BR/>9. fair<BR/>10. fair<BR/>11. fair<BR/>12. fairBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415787787176723318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-58333586154956410582008-06-05T13:02:00.000-07:002008-06-05T13:02:00.000-07:00Also, 'Washington Bullets' is the name of the best...Also, 'Washington Bullets' is the name of the best song on the Clash's 'Sandinista!' album.Chancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226145896576592193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-27342144485783153072008-06-05T12:23:00.000-07:002008-06-05T12:23:00.000-07:001. Isn't. 2. Isn't. 3. Isn't. 4. Is. Brook...1. Isn't. <BR/>2. Isn't. <BR/>3. Isn't. <BR/>4. Is. Brooklyn for sure and the TD name seems likely enough considering the neighborhood.<BR/>5. Is. Let's go Celtics!<BR/>6. Isn't.<BR/>7. Isn't. Both have the birds on their hats/helmets, so I'm guessing no.<BR/>8. Is. LA for sure and wild sheep for guess. Go Celtics!<BR/>9. Is.<BR/>10. Is. Now the N'Awlins team is named the Hornets, a name it picked up in its former home, Charlotte.<BR/>11. Is.<BR/>12. Is. Amazing how long they lasted as the Bullets actually - late 90's?Dan Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981886295607717368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-29004904440377710312008-06-05T12:01:00.000-07:002008-06-05T12:01:00.000-07:001. wrong2. wrong3. wrong4. right5. right6. wrong7....1. wrong<BR/>2. wrong<BR/>3. wrong<BR/>4. right<BR/>5. right<BR/>6. wrong<BR/>7. right<BR/>8. wrong<BR/>9. right<BR/>10. right<BR/>11. right<BR/>12. right<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-60831474701814634212008-06-05T09:32:00.000-07:002008-06-05T09:32:00.000-07:00Oh, they're all real teams! I'm glad I read the it...Oh, they're all real teams! I'm glad I read the italics. Because, you know, otherwise, I might have embarrassed myself. . . <BR/>1 My dad used to have a Chevy Cavalier, but I think it was from Detroit. . . yes<BR/>2 no. Mission control, dude.<BR/>3 uh, no.<BR/>4 what the hell, yes. <BR/>5 uh, yes?<BR/>6 no, that's chrazy tawk.<BR/>7 no, it's just the pretty red bird<BR/>8 iconic wild sheep in the L.A. basin? coyotes, maybe. no<BR/>9 yes<BR/>10 yes<BR/>11 uh, yes<BR/>12 yes?<BR/>Ah, well. Hail Mary x 12.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-39808123209310665942008-06-05T09:27:00.000-07:002008-06-05T09:27:00.000-07:00Results and favorite characters associated with th...Results and favorite characters associated with the team<BR/><BR/>1. Loser - LeBron James who appeared to be 32 years old as a high school senior<BR/>2. Loser - Rudy Tomjanovich, player, coach and guy I met at an IBM customer event<BR/>3. Loser - well, it's not a baseball team, so no entry. <BR/>4. Winner - Ron Cey, known as "the penguin" and iconic crossword puzzle answer<BR/>5. Winner - George Mikan the first big man in the hoop game<BR/>6. Loser - City of un-brotherly-poor-sport-disgrutled sports fans . Screw ya and any decent players ya ever had. <BR/>7. Loser - Rogers Hornsby, Dizzy Dean, Stan "The Man" Musial<BR/>8. Loser - Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch<BR/>9. Winner - "Bum" Phillips head coach of the Oilers<BR/>10. Winner - "Pistol" Pete Maravich and his never washed socks<BR/>11. Winner - Nope. Nothing. OK - I guy I play golf with a guys who played a couple years with Expo's in the early 80's. No one would know his name, but it's a cool one: Brad Trickey. <BR/>12. Winner - "Earl the Pearl" Monroe, and another guy known as MJMcGuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300113373059468207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-53980412544434631072008-06-05T08:33:00.000-07:002008-06-05T08:33:00.000-07:001. Isn't2. Isn't3. Isn't 4. Is 5. Isn't6. Is7. Isn...1. Isn't<BR/>2. Isn't<BR/>3. Isn't <BR/>4. Is <BR/>5. Isn't<BR/>6. Is<BR/>7. Isn't<BR/>8. Is<BR/>9. Is<BR/>10. Is<BR/>11. Isnʹt<BR/>12. IsnʹtNichimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359298496725231902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-61723322224838345852008-06-05T08:13:00.000-07:002008-06-05T08:13:00.000-07:001. I have no idea, but your explanation sounds li...1. I have no idea, but your explanation sounds like bullshit.<BR/>2. No. But Houston has a little rocket thing of its own going on ("Houston, we have a problem..."<BR/>3. I think the story is false, but even if it's true, the Chiefs are football, therefore it's still false.<BR/>4. true<BR/>5. true<BR/>6. absolute poppycock<BR/>7. Most catholic of American cities? Nonsense! <BR/>8. No. Rams moved to LA from somewhere else, at some other time. Probably a place with rams.<BR/>9. Yes<BR/>10. Yes. One of the funniest pro team names.<BR/>11. Yes.<BR/>12. I think this is true. Washington Bullets was also a song by the Clash, so they would have had an interesting theme song.DrSchnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428753570121627382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-29386062215651626822008-06-05T07:50:00.000-07:002008-06-05T07:50:00.000-07:00@oily gus -- Great name. If you like Rock, you mi...@oily gus -- Great name. If you like Rock, you might enjoy the album "Very Greasy" by David Lindley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-44441967814083855182008-06-05T07:42:00.000-07:002008-06-05T07:42:00.000-07:001 / No2 / No3 / No4 / Yes5 / Yes6 / No7 / No8 / No...1 / No<BR/>2 / No<BR/>3 / No<BR/>4 / Yes<BR/>5 / Yes<BR/>6 / No<BR/>7 / No<BR/>8 / No <BR/>9 / Yes<BR/>10 / Yes<BR/>11 / Yes<BR/>12 / Yes<BR/><BR/>Some of these stories are so good, you could be inventing whole fantasy nations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-75876601931639948812008-06-05T07:17:00.000-07:002008-06-05T07:17:00.000-07:00Although much of it is guess work1t2f3f4t5t6f7f8t9...Although much of it is guess work<BR/><BR/>1t<BR/>2f<BR/>3f<BR/>4t<BR/>5t<BR/>6f<BR/>7f<BR/>8t<BR/>9t<BR/>10t<BR/>11t<BR/>12f<BR/><BR/>love the blog m5k, keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-65397718437127489992008-06-05T06:42:00.000-07:002008-06-05T06:42:00.000-07:00Sucks to be me...after reading for months and not ...Sucks to be me...after reading for months and not playing, I go and miss the English major quiz last week, the one category of question I could answer in my sleep. Sports? ACK!<BR/><BR/>Seriously, your blog is Teh Cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-39632700631676670482008-06-05T06:22:00.000-07:002008-06-05T06:22:00.000-07:00ok. maybe, just maybe i can get this one. don't ho...ok. maybe, just maybe i can get this one. don't hold your breath.<BR/><BR/>1n, 2n, 3N!(the chiefs are football), 4Y!, 5(ummm)y, 6n, 7n (the cardinal is the state bird), 8y(they did start in la, but i'm not sure about the sheep thing), 9yep, 10y, 11n(i think the expos are still around), 12n.dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769697352301199658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-8722523565555221252008-06-05T06:21:00.000-07:002008-06-05T06:21:00.000-07:00Some of these I know well, but not enough of them ...Some of these I know well, but not enough of them to feel cocky here.<BR/><BR/> Is: 4,5,9,10,11,12<BR/>Ain't: 1,2,3,6,7,8mhwitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692644684366966097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-73655196162874422122008-06-05T05:47:00.000-07:002008-06-05T05:47:00.000-07:00wow my first Thursday quiz and you could not have ...wow my first Thursday quiz and you could not have choosen a more unknow specialist subject than anything to do with sports unless you had choosen flat pack assembly.<BR/><BR/>1. T<BR/>2. F<BR/>3. F<BR/>4. T<BR/>5. T<BR/>6. F<BR/>7. T<BR/>8. F<BR/>9. T<BR/>10.T<BR/>11.T<BR/>12.T<BR/><BR/>11&12 are the only ones I am sure of as they fall under useless bits of information floating around in my head.Yankee in Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801047649293188238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10779294.post-90623910046192186232008-06-05T04:45:00.000-07:002008-06-05T04:45:00.000-07:00Oh, man! Finally a sports category, and it's all s...Oh, man! Finally a sports category, and it's all stuff I don't know!<BR/><BR/>I can't even give it "the ol' college try" since it's all pro teams, but I'll do my best anyhow:<BR/><BR/>1. is<BR/>2. isn't<BR/>3. isn't<BR/>4. is<BR/>5. is<BR/>6. isn't<BR/>7. isn't<BR/>8. is<BR/>9. is<BR/>10. is<BR/>11. is<BR/>12. isJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09075041892999096779noreply@blogger.com