Lighter Side of the News (Oct. 28, 2022) by HallR

Champion(s):

AnthonyBianca
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.


Runner(s)-Up:

KPope


Quiz Description

Quiz - #19-03

Full Results:

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1 AnthonyBianca 395 96 15
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2 KPope 355 90 15
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3 DFisher 336 83 00
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4 casketromance 328 76 00
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5 helene 315 70 00
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6 Tarn 300 63 00
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7 ChrisRosenberg 287 56 00
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8 JCEurovision 282 50 15
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9 GoodmanDL 280 43 15
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10 CoenM 268 36 00
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11 SokolM 251 30 00
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12 HoH 216 23 00
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13 DouglasLovesVixey 161 16 00
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14 LynchT 146 10 15
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15 Vintsanity 134 3 00
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Questions:

Huckleberry Finn, the Man with No Name and Walter White are figures referenced in the Wikipedia page for a subject that is also the title of what new song from Taylor Swift's "Midnights" album?

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Anti-Hero

A Google News search was conducted last Sunday night using the term: "Constructors' Championship". The top results were headlines that frequently referenced what brand of beverage?

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Red Bull

Academy Award winner Viola Davis portrays Amanda Waller in what recently released film?

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Black Adam

In honor of a certain upcoming holiday, give the nine letter word has been redacted in this image.

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Graveyard

"Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities", the horror anthology television series, debuted this week. "Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities" is available on what streaming service?

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Netflix

What NFL team fills-in the blank in this recent CNN headline: "Tom Brady's presumed final season turns sour after humiliating 21-3 loss to ________ ________"?

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Carolina Panthers

Multiple choice. What rapper currently has a hit song with "California Breeze": A) Lil Baby; B) Lil Kim; C) Lil Nas X; D) Lil Uzi Vert?

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A

In honor of a certain upcoming holiday, give the YEAR that has been redacted in this image. (accept within 3 years)

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1897 (accept 1894 to 1900)

A new episode of the television sitcom "Ghosts" aired on Thursday night. What network broadcasts "Ghosts"?

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CBS

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "Old Joes". Here we go. Performer Jane Lynch was inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Lynch appeared in what 2003 Christopher Guest film that featured the folk song "Old Joe's Place"?

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A Mighty Wind

Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT currently appearing in a commercial for Medicare Coverage Helpline or Guinness beer: A) Joe Montana; B) Joe Namath; C) Joe Theismann?

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C

The 2022 World Series (Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies) begins tonight (Fri.)! The Phillies play home games in a ballpark named after what bank?

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Citizens Bank