Lighter Side of the News (Feb. 02, 2024) by HallR

Champion(s):

AnthonyBianca
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.


Runner(s)-Up:

CoenM
And, it's moist!


Quiz Description

Quiz - #24-04

Full Results:

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1 AnthonyBianca 394 94 15
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2 CoenM 320 83 15
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3 ChrisRosenberg 308 72 15
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4 helene 286 61 15
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5 HoH 264 50 00
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6 SokolM 230 38 15
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7 DFisher 207 27 00
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8 LynchT 192 16 15
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9 casketromance 181 5 15
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Questions:

50/50 tossup. Today (Fri.) Is Groundhog Day! Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this morning, thus predicting six more weeks of winter, this morning: Yes or No?

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No

What name fills-in the blank in this Thursday headline from CNBC: "Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes and join _______ in shock move"?

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Ferrari

The 66th Grammy Awards are this Sunday night. What television network will broadcast the ceremony?

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CBS

Super Bowl LVIII is next Sunday! 🏈 In honor, answer: What name, long associated with Super Bowl commercials, has been redacted (in red) in this screenshot?

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Clydesdale

New to Netflix this week, is what 1997 South American set film, starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, that was marketed with the tagline: "When you can't breathe - You can't scream"?

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Anaconda

Multiple choice. British rapper Ghetts releases his latest studio album "On Purpose, with Purpose" today (Fri.). What subgenre of hip-hop does Ghetts perform: A) Crud; B) Grime; C) Muck; D) Sludge?

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B

What author fills-in the blanks in this recent headline from the Hollywood Reporter: "'Feud' Season 2 Premiere: Who Were ______ ______'s Swans"?

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Truman Capote

What Spanish language word has been redacted in this recent post?

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Bonita

Sunday (Feb. 4) marks the birthdate of famed civil rights activist Rosa Parks (1911 - 2005). In honor, answer: What musical duo released the 1999 single "Rosa Parks"?

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Outkast

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "Wearing Green". Here we go. The Boston Celtics ☘️ currently have the best 2023-24 season record in the NBA. Name this season's leading scorer for the Celtics.

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Jayson Tatum

It's now February 2024. In honor, answer: What title has been redacted in this image?

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Leap Year

This weekend's scheduled women's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, has been cancelled due to high temperatures and unfavorable snow conditions. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a town located in what nation?

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Germany