Lighter Side of the News (Jul. 21, 2024) by HallR

Champion(s):

AnthonyBianca
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.


Runner(s)-Up:

ChrisRosenberg
The odds of me winning a quiz are sufficiently low to not compel me to have something witty here.


Quiz Description

Quiz - #25-11

Full Results:

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1 AnthonyBianca 400 95 15
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2 ChrisRosenberg 335 85 00
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3 helene 255 75 15
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4 gaufqwi 250 65 15
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5 DFisher 220 55 15
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6 SokolM 210 45 15
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7 CoenM 200 35 15
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8 Timm 170 25 15
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9 HoH 145 15 15
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10 JCEurovision 110 5 00
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Questions:

50/50 tossup. Here we go again! Who is releasing his latest studio album, titled "D", today (Fri.): Daryl Hall or John Oates?

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Daryl Hall

The 124th U.S. Open Golf Championship was held last weekend. ⛳ What golfer won this year's title?

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Bryson Dechambeau

A new episode of the television game show "Celebrity Family Feud" will air this Sunday night. What network broadcasts "Celebrity Family Feud"?

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ABC

What number has been redacted in this recent Meta AI Q&A? (accept within 10)

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53 (accept 43 to 63)

On this week's episode of "The Rewatchables" podcast, Bill Simmons and the panel discussed what 1974 sports movie starring Burt Reynolds?

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The Longest Yard

The fourth season of what satirical superhero television series, starring Karl Urban and Jack Quaid, debuted last weekend?

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The Boys

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter currently has a hit song with "Please, Please, Please". What legendary entertainer also had a hit titled "Please, Please, Please" in 1956? Live performances of the song would often involve feigned exhaustion and a cape.

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James Brown

The blazers worn by the people in this recent image are from what fashion designer brand?

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Ralph Lauren

Andrew McCarthy's documentary film "Brats", about the 1980s group of actors known as the Brat Pack, was released last weekend. "Brats" is available on what streaming service?

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Hulu

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "Holy Encounters". Here we go. Multiple choice. Which of these comedians did NOT meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican last Friday: A) Jim Gaffigan; B) John Mulaney; C) Tig Notaro; D) Chris Rock?

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B

50/50 tossup. The Los Angeles Angels played the San Diego Padres earlier this month. Which team swept the series, winning all three games: Angels or Padres?

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Angels

On this date (June 21st) 236 years ago, the United States Constitution went into effect when what New England state became the ninth state to ratify it?

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New Hampshire