Lighter Side of the News (May 19, 2023) by HallR

Champion(s):

alamble


Runner(s)-Up:

AnthonyBianca
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.


Quiz Description

Quiz - #21-06

Full Results:

Rank Player Total %ile 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Money Value (% Incorrect): 23 45 67 28 12 12 17 34 50 62 23 50
1 alamble 405 97 15
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2 AnthonyBianca 389 91 15
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3 GoodmanDL 373 86 15
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4 Tarn 348 80 15
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5 helene 337 75 15
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6 felsenheldd 295 69 15
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7 CoenM 287 63 15
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8 gaufqwi 277 58 15
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9 KPope 260 52 15
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10 DFisher 245 47 15
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11 ChrisRosenberg 234 41 00
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12 Svoyager-11 210 36 15
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13 HortonR 201 30 15
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14 SokolM 199 25 00
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15 DouglasLovesVixey 173 19 15
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16 LynchT 170 13 15
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17 HoH 166 8 00
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18 JCEurovision 141 2 00
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Questions:

Today (Fri.) marks the release of "Seven Psalms", the fifteenth studio album for Paul Simon. In honor, give THREE of the five male first names mentioned in the Paul Simon hit "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover".

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Jack, Stan, Roy, Gus, Lee

As of May 19th, what MLB team has the worst 2023 season record (10-35)?

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Athletics (A's)

The action thriller film "The Mother" is now streaming on Netflix. What actress stars as the title character in "The Mother"?

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Jennifer Lopez

What title fills-in the blank in this recent headline from Gizmodo: "FXX Animated Spy Comedy '______' Ending After Season 14"?

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Archer

What NUMBER with a FRACTION has been redacted in this recently published flyer?

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8 1/2

The 148th Preakness Stakes is this Saturday. This second event of horse racing's Triple Crown is held at Pimlico Race Course, which is located in what U.S. state?

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Maryland

The Season 6 finale of the television comedy series "Young Sheldon" aired on Thursday night. What network broadcasts "Young Sheldon"?

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CBS

50/50 tossup. The 2023 UEFA Champions League semi-finals match between Manchester City and Real Madrid concluded on Wednesday. Which team won (5-1 aggregate score): Manchester City or Real Madrid?

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Manchester City

What highly publicized comedian/actor fills-in the blanks in this recent The Daily Dot headline: "With 'Bupkis,' ____ ________ addresses those internet theories"?

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Pete Davidson

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "Species & Breeds". Here we go. This past Tuesday marked the 57th anniversary of the release of a much heralded product. In honor, answer: Not seen in this cropped image are five humans and six examples of what SPECIES of animal?

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Goat

Multiple choice. The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show concluded recently. A dog from what breed won Best in Show this year: A) Shorthaired Pointer; B) Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen; C) Wire Fox Terrier; D) Miniature Poodle?

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B

"Fast X", the latest film sequel in the popular "Fast and Furious" franchise, debuts today (Fri.). What actor portrays Dante Reyes, the main antagonist in "Fast X"?

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Jason Mamoa