“Switch” 6/26

SR:
#1: What nationwide pancake chain’s known for the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘n Fruity combo?
Dustin (animal trainer in Westminster, CA): IHOP
#2: To describe a downpour people often say “it’s raining cats &” what?
Lauren (marketing mgr in Charlotte): Dogs
#3: Who has been revealing the letters on “WHEEL” since ’82?
Danny (teacher in Milford, CT): Vanna White
#4: The Battle of Gettysburg was a key conflict in what war?
Genevieve: Civil (Toya: Real estate agent in BAL)

R1:
#1: George Harrison’s “All Those Years Ago” was recorded as a tribute to what musician- Roy Orbison, John Lennon or Elvis Presley?
Danny: John- BOTTOM 3 CORRECT
#2: What “Show-Me State” once charged unmarried man a “bachelor tax”- Missouri, Tennessee or West Virginia?
Dustin: Tennessee (Danny & Lauren were correct w/ Missouri)
#3: What MLB player’s bat nicknamed “Polo Grounds” broke all records when it was sold for $1.85M- Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth or Jackie Robinson?
Toya: Babe- ALL CORRECT EXCEPT FOR DUSTIN
#4: In Greek mythology who solved the riddle of the Sphinx- Odysseus, Orpheus or Oedipus?
Lauren: Oedipus- TOOK OVER #1
#5: In the Wes Anderson movie “RUSHMORE” what was Rushmore- statue, school or car?
Dustin: School- TOYA OUT

R2:
#1: In “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” surfer Jeff Spicoli famous had pizza delivered to what class- history, biology or English?
Genevieve: History- DANNY AGREED
#2: What Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was told mainly in the form of the main character’s letters to God- The Color Purple, The Goldfish by Donna Tartt or Beloved by Toni Morrison?
Danny: The Color Purple– GENEVIEVE RIGHT TOO
#3: Someone who introduces themselves as an oologist has a collection of what- bird’s eggs, swords or rare books?
Dustin: Rare books- STAYED AT #4 (A: Bird’s eggs)
#4: What Mexican brand of chili & lime seasoning’s commonly sprinkled on fruit to give it a little ole- Tajin, Tapatio or Topo Chico?
Lauren: Tajin- GENEVIEVE OUT

R3:
#1: What celebrity earned a law degree at a prestigious Australian university as a backup in case acting didn’t work out- Hugh Jackman, Rebel Wilson or Cate Blanchett?
Danny (middle child): Rebel- ONLY PLAYER RIGHT
#2: Frank Lloyd Wright designed a Pennsylvania home over a waterfall & named it what- Cloudwater, Fallingwater or Mistwater?
Dustin: Fallingwater- DANNY IN AGREEMENT
#3: Who provided the soaring vocals on “Empire State of Mind”- Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys or Brandy?
DANNY WON BECAUSE EVERYBODY LOCKED IN ALICIA

BS:
#1: An octopus has how many arms?
8
#2: What word do lumberjacks traditionally yell as a warning when a tree’s falling?
“Timber”
#3: The avg human performs what basic eye function over 6M times per yr?
Blinking
#4: The Hamburglar’s 1 of the mascots for what fast food chain?
McDonald’s
#5: What heavyweight champion boxer was nicknamed “The Real Deal”?
Floyd Mayweather (A: Evander Holyfield)
#6: For more than 60yrs Mick Jagger & Keith Richards have been in what rock band together?
Rolling Stones
#7: What European country’s known for being shaped like a boot?
Italy