Lighter Side of the News (Feb. 04, 2022) by HallR

Champion(s):

casketromance
Oath of the Goat


Runner(s)-Up:

felsenheldd
Wherever you go, there you are.


Quiz Description

Quiz - #16-04

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1 casketromance 381 97 00
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2 felsenheldd 355 93 15
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3 Tarn 339 89 15
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4 GoodmanDL 338 85 15
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5 KPope 335 81 15
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6 LynchT 330 77 15
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7 CoenM 324 72 15
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8 NathanL 310 68 15
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9 ChrisRosenberg 287 64 15
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10 KCrest 281 60 15
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11 DouglasLovesVixey 273 56 15
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12 alamble 270 52 15
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13 Vintsanity 263 47 15
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14 Vendy12 254 43 15
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15 ecpekkle 240 37 00
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15 SokolM 240 37 00
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17 DudmanJ 237 31 15
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18 JCEurovision 231 27 00
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19 KonkelT 221 22 15
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20 imogen 215 18 15
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21 ODellM 179 14 00
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22 HoH 138 10 15
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23 RobinJRichards 132 6 00
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24 HortonR 105 2 15
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Questions:

"(A)n era that occurred during the late 19th century, from the 1870s to about 1900", is a line from a Wikipedia article for what subject that also serves as the title of a new drama television series that is airing on HBO?

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The Gilded Age

WARNING: Spelling counts! Groundhog Day was observed on Wednesday. In honor, answer: The 1993 film "Groundhog Day" is mainly set in what Pennsylvania town?

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Punxsutawney

Debuting today (Fri.) Is the fourth film installment from what entertainment franchise which began on MTV in the year 2000?

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Jackass

Today (Fri.) marks the release of "Requiem", the fourteenth studio album for what nu metal band, known for such previous albums as "Issues" and "Untouchables"?

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Korn

The 2022 Winter Olympics begin today (Fri.). What word has been redacted twice in this image produced for the games?

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Cross

The highly anticipated and much discussed television miniseries "Pam & Tommy" was released on Wednesday. "Pam & Tommy" is available domestically (U.S. only) on what streaming service?

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Hulu

Multiple choice. English sportsman Tim Bresnan announced his retirement on Monday. Bresnan is associated with what sport: A) Snooker; B) Rugby; C) Cricket; D) Darts?

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C

"The Tipping Point" will be released later this month. "The Tipping Point" is the first album in eighteen years for what band, known for such hits as "Shout" and "Sowing the Seeds of Love"?

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Tears for Fears

The name of what legendary performer has been redacted on the back cover of this newly published biography seen here?

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Buster Keaton

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "What Joseph is Wearing". Here we go. 50/50 tossup. Joseph "Joe" Lee Burrow is the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. What is the predominant color of the jersey that Burrow will be wearing next Sunday at Super Bowl LVI: Black or White?

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Black

Dolly Parton was nominated to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot on Wednesday. In honor, answer: "And how my momma put the rags to use" are lyrics from what song by Dolly Parton?

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Coat of Many Colors

A new episode of the news magazine television program "48 Hours" will air on Saturday night. What network broadcasts "48 Hours"?

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CBS