Lighter Side of the News (Jan. 13, 2023) by HallR

Champion(s):

AnthonyBianca
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.


Runner(s)-Up:

DFisher


Quiz Description

Quiz - #20-01

Full Results:

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1 AnthonyBianca 390 95 15
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2 DFisher 322 87 00
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3 helene 298 79 00
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4 Tarn 280 70 15
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5 felsenheldd 273 58 00
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5 alamble 273 58 15
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7 JCEurovision 226 45 00
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8 LynchT 209 37 00
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9 DouglasLovesVixey 179 29 00
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10 SokolM 177 20 15
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11 HoH 161 12 00
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12 RuizJ 119 4 00
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Questions:

A Louisiana State (LSU) student named Olivia Dunne has been the subject of media buzz this week. Dunne is an athlete who competes in what sport?

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Gymnastics

Nominations for the 2023 SAG Awards were announced this week. Actors Lisa Emery, Julia Garner, and Richard Thomas are among the nominated "Ensemble" from what drama television series?

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Ozark

Multiple choice. The Royal Mail (U.K. postal service) recently announced a new series of letter stamps featuring what heavy metal band: A) Black Sabbath; B) Iron Maiden; C) Judas Priest; D) Motörhead?

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B

The Golden Globe Awards were held on Tuesday night. The actor seen in this photo won a Golden Globe for his performance in what film?

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

The adult animated television series "Velma" premiered on Thursday. A prequel to "Scooby Doo", "Velma" is available on what streaming service?

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HBO Max

WARNING: Spelling counts! What five character title fills-in the blank in this recent New York Times headline: "'_____' Beats Box Office Predictions, Saling Into Second Place"?

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M3GAN

Of the three NHL hockey teams based in the state of New York, which ONE currently has the better 2022-23 regular season record?

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Rangers

The release of this quiz coincidentally occurs on a particular date. In honor, answer: What surname has been redacted (in green) in this image from 1980?

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Bacon

A new episode of the procedural drama television series "S.W.A.T." will air tonight (Fri.). What network broadcasts "S.W.A.T."?

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CBS

The mini-theme for #10 & #11 this week is titled: "Football Meets Popular TV". Here we go. In a recent YouTube video, Rick Beato analyzed what 1968 Glen Campbell hit song; contrary to popular belief, is not about a left tackle for Coach Ted Lasso's former NCAA Division II "Shockers" football team?

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Wichita Lineman

Multiple choice. The New York Giants are playing the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Round this Sunday. What is the name of the Defensive Coordinator for the Giants: A) Pat Sajak; B) Bob Eubanks; C) Chuck Woolery; D) Wink Martindale?

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D

On this date (Jan. 13), Wham-O began production of the first Frisbees. Originally called Pluto Platters, the Frisbee first appeared in what YEAR? (accept within 7 years)

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1957 (accept 1950 to 1964)