Lighter Side of the News (Dec. 31, 2021🎉) by HallR

Champion(s):

AnthonyBianca
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.


Runner(s)-Up:

HortonR
Excelsior!


Quiz Description

Quiz - #15-12

Full Results:

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1 AnthonyBianca 417 97 15
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2 HortonR 374 93 15
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3 casketromance 355 89 15
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4 helene 348 84 15
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5 CoenM 346 80 15
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6 ElendilPickle 332 76 15
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7 felsenheldd 320 69 15
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7 alamble 320 69 15
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9 Tarn 301 63 15
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10 KPope 298 58 15
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11 DFisher 292 54 15
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12 KonkelT 288 50 15
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13 GoodmanDL 285 45 15
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14 NathanL 284 41 15
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15 HoH 279 36 00
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16 LynchT 255 32 15
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17 SokolM 221 28 15
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18 MasonC 216 23 15
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19 Vintsanity 205 19 15
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20 garrybl 174 15 15
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21 KlionskyG 83 10 15
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22 DouglasLovesVixey 79 6 15
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23 JCEurovision 70 2 00
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Questions:

In honor of the new year, answer: Though based on an older folk song, the text of "Auld Lang Syne" was written in 1788 by what poet?

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Robert Burns

The 108th Rose Bowl Game is being played tomorrow (Sat.). Name ONE of the two teams in this year's Rose Bowl.

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Ohio State, Utah

Multiple choice. "Spider-Man: No Way Home" continues to dominate at the box office. Which of the following does NOT appear in "Spider-Man: No Way Home": A) Sandman; B) Venom; C) Lizard; D) Electro?

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B

The highly anticipated television event "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" debuts on Jan 1st. This "Harry Potter" reunion is available on what streaming platform?

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HBO Max

Legendary crooner Andy Williams currently has two songs in the top-20 of the Billboard Hot 100 (week of Jan. 1). Name ONE of these songs.

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Happy Holiday

In honor of the new year, answer: What title has been redacted (three times) in this image from 1973?

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Soylent Green

Soccer player Kylian Mbappé made news this week by winning the 2021 Globe Soccer Award. What nation does Mbappé represent in competition?

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France

What title fills-in the blanks in this recent Wall Street Journal headline: "'_____ ____ __' Review: A Cosmic Disaster"?

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Don't Look Up

Ja Morant made news on Wednesday night by scoring 41 points, leading what team in a 104-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers?

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Grizzlies

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "Mutton Chops". Here we go. Multiple choice. "Miss mutton chops? Here’s a recipe for you" is a recent headline from what newspaper: A) Scottish Daily News; B) NZ Herald; C) The Irish Times?

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C

Seen here is a screenshot from a new television series that debuted this month. Name the President of the U.S. at the time in which this series is set?

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Chester A. Arthur

The 133rd Rose Parade will be held tomorrow (Jan. 1) in Pasadena, CA. What "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor will serve as the parade's Grand Marshall?

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LeVar Burton