Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: 80s Song Lyrics... Sort Of

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week:

1st place-  Teresa: 41pts ... considering how difficult this turned out to be, excellent   job!

2nd place-  Beverly: 32 pts

3rd place- Becky: 26 pts

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

1. 2 pts- midnight, lurking, paralyzed, beast, and slam- Thriller by Michael Jackson

2. 2 pts- Harlow, surprise, cold, appetite, and ferocious- Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes

3. 2 pts- beautiful, dusk, experience, compatible, and Dynasty- Kiss by Prince
4. 2 pts- Detroit, train, perfume, boulevard, and emotion- Don't Stop Believing by Journey
5. 2 pts- faded, Atlanta, whale, Chrysler, and mattress. Love Shack by The B-52s. In the music video for this song, what now famous drag queen can be seen dancing? 2 bonus pts. RuPaul

6. 3 pts- talking, care, nasty, questions and deal. My Prerogative by Bobby Brown The performer of this song was an original member of what boy band? 2 bonus pts- New Edition

7. 2 pts- lying, confusion, suitcase, unwinds, and waiting- Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper 

8. 2 pts- neighborhood, afraid, bed, phone, and freaky- Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
9. 2 pts- fellas, smarty, fatso, mission and Larry- Bust a Move by Young MC
10. 4 pts- lizard, rephrase, ride, torch, and satellite. New Moon on Monday by Duran Duran This band got its name from a character in a 1960s cult movie starring what future Oscar-winning actress? 3 bonus pts- Jane Fonda (there was a character named Duran Duran in the 1968 movie Barbarella)

11. 3 pts- world, weird, throw, sucker, psychological- Word Up by Cameo

12. 4 pts- stop, running, myself, obsessed, and surprised. She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals    2/3 of this group were once members of what British band? 3 bonus pts- The English Beat (aka The Beat)
13. 2 pts- fine, blow, goodnight, chills,  and pity- Mickey by Toni Basil
14. 2 pts- wilderness, incomplete, shiny, touched, and fading- Like a Virgin by Madonna
15. 6 pts- girl, happened, break, goodbye, and whisper- Medley by Stars on 45. This song (which consisted of a medley of Sugar, Sugar by the Archies and several Beatles tunes) reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981.

Friday Funday Trivia: 80s Song Lyrics... Sort Of

 

Below are 5 keywords from the lyrics of 15 songs from the 1980s (all of which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100). You have to correctly identify the song. The keywords are listed in the order in which they appear in the song.  Along with the values for each lyric set, there are 4 bonus questions as well totaling 10 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a song, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their final answers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Friday night (10/26) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Saturday, October 27th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality, execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

1. 2 pts- midnight, lurking, paralyzed, beast, and slam

2. 2 pts- Harlow, surprise, cold, appetite, and ferocious

3. 2 pts- beautiful, dusk, experience, compatible, and Dynasty
4. 2 pts- Detroit, train, perfume, boulevard, and emotion
5. 2 pts- faded, Atlanta, whale, Chrysler, and mattress. In the music video for this song, what now famous drag queen can be seen dancing? 2 bonus pts.

6. 3 pts- talking, care, nasty, questions and deal. The performer of this song was an original member of what boy band? 2 bonus pts

7. 2 pts- lying, confusion, suitcase, unwinds, and waiting 

8. 2 pts- neighborhood, afraid, bed, phone, and freaky
9. 2 pts- fellas, smarty, fatso, mission and Larry
10. 4 pts- lizard, rephrase, ride, torch, and satellite. This band got its name from a character in a 1960s cult movie starring what future Oscar-winning actress? 3 bonus pts

11. 3 pts- world, weird, throw, sucker, psychological

12. 4 pts- stop, running, myself, obsessed, and surprised. 2/3 of this group were once members of what British band? 3 bonus pts
13. 2 pts- fine, blow, goodnight, chills,  and pity
14. 2 pts- wilderness, incomplete, shiny, touched, and fading
15. 6 pts- girl, happened, break, goodbye, and whisper

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: TV Shows You "Aught" to Remember

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week:

1st place-  Michelle: 50 pts ... outstanding job!

2nd place-  Pjazzy: 46 pts

3rd place- : Dina: 42 pts

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Lost

2. 2 pts- The Sopranos

3. 2 pts- Bernie Mac
4. 2 pts- George Lopez What's 70s tune was used as this series' theme song?  3 bonus pts- Low Rider by War
5. 2 pts- Crossing Jordan

6-10

6. 3 pts- Yes, Dear

7. 2 pts- Girlfriends This series was co-executive produced by what Emmy-winning actor? 3 bonus pts- Kelsey Grammer

8. 2 pts- The O.C.
9. 2 pts- Heroes
10. 4 pts- Grounded for Life- This sitcom (which ran on Fox and the WB from 2001-2005) was one of the first in the U.S. to specialize in the "cutaway" gag, which was later used on such series as Scrubs, 30 Rock, and Happy Endings.

11-15

11. 3 pts- Samantha Who?

12. 4 pts- Half & Half What U.S. city serves as the setting for this series? 4 bonus pts- San Francisco
13. 2 pts- Prison Break
14. 2 pts- Desperate Housewives
15. 6 pts- Love Monkey- This comedy-drama aired on CBS in early 2006.  It starred Tom Cavanaugh as a single record exec in his 30s and Jason Priestley as his friend and brother-in-law.

Friday Funday Trivia: TV Shows You "Aught" to Remember

 

Below are 3 montages containing 15 photos of  TV shows which aired in the 2000s (aka "the aughts"... get it).  In addition to pardoning me for my bad punnage, you also have to correctly identify the TV show.

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 3 bonus questions as well totaling 10 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their finalanswers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Friday night (10/19) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Saturday, October 20th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality, execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts- What's 70s tune was used as this series' theme song?  3 bonus pts
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts- This series was co-executive produced by what Emmy-winning actor? 3 bonus pts

8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts
10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts- What U.S. city serves as the setting for this series? 4 bonus pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Cartoon Canines

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week:

1st place-  Rich, Michelle, and Teresa: 50 pts each... outstanding job!

2nd place-  Leticia: 44 pts (kudos on your first trip to the podium!)

3rd place- David: 39 pts
 

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- Snoopy

2. 2 pts- Pluto

3. 2 pts- Brian Griffin What's the make and model of the car this character normally drives?  3 bonus pts- Toyota Prius
4. 2 pts- Clifford the Big Red Dog
5. 2 pts- Muttley

6-10

6. 3 pts- Balto

7. 2 pts- Hong Kong Phooey According to this character's theme song, he is quicker than what? 3 bonus pts- The human eye

8. 2 pts- Huckleberry Hound
9. 2 pts- Sam the Sheepdog
10. 4 pts- Goober (from the 70s cartoon "Goober and the Ghost Chasers")

11-15

11. 3 pts- Deputy Dawg

12. 4 pts- Wonder Dog (from "Super Friends")
13. 2 pts- Odie
14. 2 pts- Scooby Doo
15. 6 pts-Yukk (from the 1979-80 cartoon  "Mighty Man and Yukk"). The reason Yukk wore a doghouse on his head is because he was the world's ugliest dog. What is the true identity of this character's partner? 4 bonus pts- Mighty Man's true identity was millionaire Brandon Brewster. Below is the intro and the opening credits to the show. 

Friday Funday Trivia: Cartoon Canines

 

Below are 3 montages containing 15 photos of canines from cartoons. You have to correctly identify the canine.

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 3 bonus questions as well totaling 10 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their finalanswers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Friday night (10/12) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Saturday, October 13th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality, execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts- What's the make and model of the car this character normally drives?  3 bonus pts
4. 2 pts
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts- According to this character's theme song, he is quicker than what? 3 bonus pts

8. 2 pts
9. 2 pts 
10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts

12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts- What is the true identity of this character's partner? 4 bonus pts

Answers to Friday Funday Trivia: Recording Acts by the Numbers

 

Before getting to the answers, here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers this week:

1st place-  Michelle: 46 pts... great job!

2nd place-  Becky: 43 pts

3rd place- Aaron: 42 pts
 

Congratulations to those who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played.

 1-5

1. 2 pts- The Jackson Five

2. 2 pts- U2

3. 2 pts- 50 Cent
4. 2 pts- Matchbox 20 The lead singer of this band scored a #1 hit in 1999 when he performed lead vocals on a song by what guitar legend?  3 bonus pts- Carlos Santana (the song was "Smooth")
5. 2 pts- Maroon 5

6-10

6. 3 pts- Blink 182

7. 2 pts- The Four Seasons (Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons was also acceptable)

8. 2 pts- 2Pac Early in his career, this performer was a roadie and backup dancer with what rap group? 3 bonus pts- Digital Underground
9. 2 pts- Three Dog Night
10. 4 pts- Ben Folds Five

11-15

11. 3 pts- The Dave Clark Five This band had how many top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.? 4 bonus pts- 8 (Glad All Over, Bits and Pieces, Can't You See That She's Mine, Because, I Like It Like That, Catch Us if You Can, Over and Over,  and You Got What It Takes)

12. 4 pts- KRS-ONE
13. 2 pts- The B-52s
14. 2 pts- The Four Tops
15. 6 pts- Five for Fighting (this is the stage name of American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik)

Friday Funday Trivia: Recording Acts By the Numbers

 

Below are 3 montages containing 15 photos of recording acts who have a number (either spelled out or written numerically) in their title/stage name. You have to correctly identify the recording act.

To enlarge the montages, click on them.  Below the montages are the point values for each photo (40 pts total). Along with the values for each photo, there are 3 bonus questions as well totaling 10 pts.

 
If you are a Friday Funday Trivia virgin about to be touched for the very first time, please read the following rules before playing:

* The game is pub style so looking up the answers, using friends/family/co-workers, etc. for help,  is not allowed.

* If you are the only player to correctly identify a photo/photo set, you earn 5 bonus points. The first player to submit their finalanswers to me will earn 2 bonus points.

* Please do not post your answers in the comments section. Instead, send them to ultfan@gmail.com no later than Friday night (10/5) at 11:59 PM EST. The answers will be posted on Saturday, October 6th.

Not an official rule: If you have no clue, feel free to come up with an intentionally funny answer. Although you won't get credit for a correct answer, you'll get a thumbs up from me for originality, execution, and showmanship. What can I say, I love to be entertained and I'll take it any way I can get it!

Have fun and good luck!

 1-5

1. 2 pts

2. 2 pts

3. 2 pts
4. 2 pts- The lead singer of this band scored a #1 hit in 1999 when he performed lead vocals on a song by what guitar legend?  3 bonus pts
5. 2 pts

6-10

6. 3 pts

7. 2 pts

8. 2 pts- Early in his career, this performer was a roadie and backup dancer with what rap group? 3 bonus pts
9. 2 pts 
10. 4 pts

11-15

11. 3 pts- This band had how many top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.? 4 bonus pts

12. 4 pts
13. 2 pts
14. 2 pts
15. 6 pts