Trivia Warm-up Question,
November 30th, 2010 at 6:36:01 PM
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Don't know if the trivia contest is going anywhere, but here's a warm-up question for ya:
- What are the names of the Rockem-Sockem Robots ?
And let's just say that the honor system prevents using Google or Wiki.
- What are the names of the Rockem-Sockem Robots ?
And let's just say that the honor system prevents using Google or Wiki.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 30th, 2010 at 6:51:51 PM
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I didn't know that they had names. Give me zero points on that one. I remember that toy well from childhood. I never had one myself, but lots of my friends did. As I recall, I never got the feel of that game, so usually lost.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 30th, 2010 at 6:56:58 PM
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I never had one as a kid either.
But I found a "Terminator" version some years ago, which my wife threw out,
much to my dismay.
But one of her friends got me a regular Rockem-Sockem game for a birthday,
which I think is a cool thing to have in the den.
But I found a "Terminator" version some years ago, which my wife threw out,
much to my dismay.
But one of her friends got me a regular Rockem-Sockem game for a birthday,
which I think is a cool thing to have in the den.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 30th, 2010 at 7:17:24 PM
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I think one is Duke, but I'm not sure, and have no idea of the other.
A falling knife has no handle.
November 30th, 2010 at 7:34:15 PM
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I must be getting old... I either can't remember these robots or I never heard of them in the first place.Quote: JohnnyQWhat are the names of the Rockem-Sockem Robots ?
November 30th, 2010 at 7:53:40 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQWhat are the names of the Rockem-Sockem Robots ?
Red Rocket and Blue Bomber.
Frighteningly, I actually knew this. I'm a dork.
November 30th, 2010 at 8:26:09 PM
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Quote: WizardI didn't know that they had names. Give me zero points on that one. I remember that toy well from childhood. I never had one myself, but lots of my friends did. As I recall, I never got the feel of that game, so usually lost.
I never had one myself but I noticed on my friends one head was a bit looser than the other and that was my side all the time.
I have a bewitched egg that I use to play VP with and I have net over 900k with it.
November 30th, 2010 at 9:03:31 PM
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Always wanted them for Christmas when I was a kid. I must not have shut up about it, because my wife bought them for me on my 45th birthday!
And I still didn't know their names...
And I still didn't know their names...
November 30th, 2010 at 9:06:24 PM
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Here's another one, probably a little easier. HONOR SYSTEM!!!
In the board game Clue, what was the victim's name?
In the board game Clue, what was the victim's name?
November 30th, 2010 at 9:31:48 PM
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I wouldn't have remembered from the actual board game, but I know the answer because I have seen the DVD of the film a zillion times. Won't spoil the trivia for others.Quote: ItsCalledSoccerIn the board game Clue, what was the victim's name?
November 30th, 2010 at 9:33:56 PM
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Quote: ItsCalledSoccerHere's another one, probably a little easier. HONOR SYSTEM!!!
In the board game Clue, what was the victim's name?
Its Mr Body I think. It rings a bell anyway.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 30th, 2010 at 11:09:00 PM
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Quote: ItsCalledSoccerHere's another one, probably a little easier. HONOR SYSTEM!!!
In the board game Clue, what was the victim's name?
Mr Person???
Happiness is underrated
November 30th, 2010 at 11:18:31 PM
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I think "Mr Body" sounds correct. I wouldn't have remembered it on my own, but it sounds correct. I have not looked it up on the computer.
Sweets to the Sweet. What are the sweets? Who is the sweet? Who said this line first? Hint- the person is a literary character.
Sweets to the Sweet. What are the sweets? Who is the sweet? Who said this line first? Hint- the person is a literary character.
December 1st, 2010 at 1:05:34 AM
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I don't know the rock em sock robots, don't think we have it here. But in the UK I believe the victim is Dr.Black
Edit, its also called Cluedo here.
May I also suggest a question?
Edit, its also called Cluedo here.
May I also suggest a question?
http://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/10042-woes-black-sheep-game-ii/#post151727
December 1st, 2010 at 2:12:25 AM
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Quote: ItsCalledSoccerIn the board game Clue, what was the victim's name?
Good follow up. I vaguely recall the victim had a name but didn't know the answer. I just looked it up, but won't blow the answer. Zero points for me.
Speaking of Clue, dose anybody play where you roll two dice? I purchased a set several years ago and it had two dice. I questioned the game maker about it, and they sent me a curt letter stating the game is supposed to be played with two.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 1st, 2010 at 5:48:48 AM
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Going to take a 'swag' and say Mr. Brown for the victim. Haven't played with extra dice, but have heard of a variant where there are more possible weapons, IIRC, making that part much harder.
I have found Clue to be a great parlor game that the ladies too can enjoy. They can be quite good at it, in fact my wife taught me the correct strategy not only involves the process of simple elimination, which is obvious, but a more sophisticated elimination process where you put out a trial balloon on a guess. For example, in simple elimination, you ask if the rope is the weapon, someone shows you their rope card, and you mark off the rope as a possibility, and keep going with that until only one possibility is left. But if instead you focus on the category that no one has touched, correctly guess the perpetrator is Mr. Mustard, say, something confirmed by no one having that card, you are way ahead of the game. Early discovery! Then on your turn you, having the Miss Scarlet card, ask if it is her, and confuse the hell out of everybody, who probably know you pull such stunts if they have played with you, thus can't trust the "intel". You might pick a category for early discovery if you have more than one card in the category, so you can pull both techniques. You won't beat my wife if you don't attempt to get a jump on a category, but just plod away on simple elimination.
edit: the sneaky bit about having the card but not having to reveal it if you are the one asking about the card, I believe is in the rules as OK. In any case, we play that way. But you can't renege on showing that card if someone else is asking.
I have found Clue to be a great parlor game that the ladies too can enjoy. They can be quite good at it, in fact my wife taught me the correct strategy not only involves the process of simple elimination, which is obvious, but a more sophisticated elimination process where you put out a trial balloon on a guess. For example, in simple elimination, you ask if the rope is the weapon, someone shows you their rope card, and you mark off the rope as a possibility, and keep going with that until only one possibility is left. But if instead you focus on the category that no one has touched, correctly guess the perpetrator is Mr. Mustard, say, something confirmed by no one having that card, you are way ahead of the game. Early discovery! Then on your turn you, having the Miss Scarlet card, ask if it is her, and confuse the hell out of everybody, who probably know you pull such stunts if they have played with you, thus can't trust the "intel". You might pick a category for early discovery if you have more than one card in the category, so you can pull both techniques. You won't beat my wife if you don't attempt to get a jump on a category, but just plod away on simple elimination.
edit: the sneaky bit about having the card but not having to reveal it if you are the one asking about the card, I believe is in the rules as OK. In any case, we play that way. But you can't renege on showing that card if someone else is asking.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 1st, 2010 at 6:09:02 AM
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Quote: EvenBobIts Mr Body I think. It rings a bell anyway.
Mr. Boddy is right, no points off for the different spelling.
You have to ask the next question!
December 1st, 2010 at 8:02:04 AM
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Don't even remember the victim having a name so I guess I don't win.
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
December 1st, 2010 at 5:01:59 PM
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Quote: ItsCalledSoccerRed Rocket and Blue Bomber.
Frighteningly, I actually knew this. I'm a dork.
IS CORRECT. Their names are on little stickers on their backs.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 1st, 2010 at 5:27:01 PM
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Off the top of your head (of course), how many NFL teams are NOT named after animals?
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December 1st, 2010 at 5:34:37 PM
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16 I think
Edit: I guess it depends of you consider humans to be animals...
Edit: I guess it depends of you consider humans to be animals...
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December 1st, 2010 at 5:45:28 PM
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Assuming people aren't counted as animals, I say 17.
A falling knife has no handle.
December 1st, 2010 at 5:47:18 PM
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Quote: ItsCalledSoccerMr. Boddy is right, no points off for the different spelling.
You have to ask the next question!
What was the Skipper's real name on the show 'Gilligans Island'. And runner up question, what state was Dawn Wells from where she ran for the states beauty pageant? As an aside, Dawn Wells was the only one smart enough to have a clause in her contract that she be paid residuals for every episode aired if the series was ever syndicated. She made millions over the decades and the rest of the cast made bupkis.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 1st, 2010 at 5:48:10 PM
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Quote: MoscaAssuming people aren't counted as animals, I say 17.
You are correct sir.
Browns
Cowboys
Packers
Texans
Chiefs
Vikings
Patriots
Saints
Giants
Jets
Raiders
Steelers
Chargers
49ers
Buccaneers
Titans
Redskins
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December 1st, 2010 at 5:48:14 PM
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Edit: Ooops! EvenBob posted a new question while I was typing this, so my intro is obsolete. Try this question or postpone it until later.Quote: ItsCalledSoccerMr. Boddy is right, no points off for the different spelling.
You have to ask the next question!
While EvenBob thinks of a new trivia question, let's try this one as a follow-on to the Mr. Boddy question:
In the film based on the Clue board game, there were three alternate endings. Attending a theater, you might see a different ending at different showings. There were a number of people killed other than Mr. Boddy -- cook, maid, taxi driver, policeman, singing telegram girl -- but which three characters killed Mr. Boddy in the three alternate endings?
December 1st, 2010 at 5:49:47 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhat was the Skipper's real name on the show 'Gilligans Island'. And runner up question, what state was Dawn Wells from where she ran for the states beauty pageant? As an aside, Dawn Wells was the only one smart enough to have a clause in her contract that she be paid residuals for every episode aired if the series was ever syndicated. She made millions over the decades and the rest of the cast made bupkis.
Hmm, Jonah something... Quimby?
As for Dawn Wells, I will guess Kansas. She had a cookbook too.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
December 1st, 2010 at 5:51:16 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaYou are correct sir.
Browns
Cowboys
Packers
Texans
Chiefs
Vikings
Patriots
Saints
Giants
Jets
Raiders
Steelers
Chargers
49ers
Buccaneers
Titans
Redskins
Man, sitting there going from east to west, and I drew a blank on Tampa. Finally remembered the logo.
A falling knife has no handle.
December 1st, 2010 at 5:56:30 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaHmm, Jonah something... Quimby?
As for Dawn Wells, I will guess Kansas.
Nope and nope.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 1st, 2010 at 7:33:27 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaHmm, Jonah something... Quimby?
As for Dawn Wells, I will guess Kansas. She had a cookbook too.
I think the character Mary Anne was from Kansas, but I don't know about the actress Dawn Wells. I'll have to wait for the next question ...
December 1st, 2010 at 7:55:31 PM
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Quote: EvenBobWhat was the Skipper's real name on the show 'Gilligans Island'. And runner up question, what state was Dawn Wells from where she ran for the states beauty pageant? As an aside, Dawn Wells was the only one smart enough to have a clause in her contract that she be paid residuals for every episode aired if the series was ever syndicated. She made millions over the decades and the rest of the cast made bupkis.
Jonas Grumby and Iowa.
Good for Dawn. You would think the professor would have demanded that clause too.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 1st, 2010 at 8:02:07 PM
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You have definately never lived in a cowtown if you think that cowboys aren't animals :)
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
December 1st, 2010 at 8:16:16 PM
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Quote: WizardJonas Grumby and Iowa.
Right on the name, but Dawn Wells was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Who woulda thunk. Wiz gets to ask the next question.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 1st, 2010 at 8:20:01 PM
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Quote: kenarmanYou have definately never lived in a cowtown if you think that cowboys aren't animals :)
I remember in the 70's there were buyers going thru the cowboy towns and buying a brand new pair of Levi's for cowboys who would trade them the faded washed out jeans they were wearing. The cowboys always did it because new jeans are very desirable to them, for whatever reason. The worn out jeans were sold in Japan for hundreds of dollars a pair.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 1st, 2010 at 8:44:24 PM
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Quote: WizardGood for Dawn. You would think the professor would have demanded that clause too.
Hindsight is always 20/20. Its like Bill Gates saying in 1997 that if you told him in 1990 that McDonalds would have their web address on TV commercials, he would have thought you were insane. In 1964 nobody could imagine the explosion of cable TV that was right around the corner and would need a constant feeding regimen of old TV shows from the 60's. Whats funny is CBS didn't renew the copyright on the first 2 seasons of the Beverly Hillbillies and those 55 shows are in the public domain and anybody can show them without paying CBS. How many millions have they lost over that little gaff.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 1st, 2010 at 9:14:57 PM
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Quote: AyecarumbaYou are correct sir.
Browns
Cowboys
Packers
Texans
Chiefs
Vikings
Patriots
Saints
Giants
Jets
Raiders
Steelers
Chargers
49ers
Buccaneers
Titans
Redskins
I'm gonna say that this list is incomplete...Being an unfortunate Buffalo Bills fan, the team is named after 1945 AAFC team who had the name Buffalo Bills. This team took their name from a popular barbershop quartet, who in turn took their name from Buffalo Bill Cody.
December 1st, 2010 at 9:36:07 PM
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Quote: EvenBobRight on the name, but Dawn Wells was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. Who woulda thunk. Wiz gets to ask the next question.
Reno, wow. Who would have thought such a sinful state could produce such a wholesome pie-baking girl.
Next question: What is the 4th most populous country in the world? I'll grade the answers in about 24 hours time. You may also PM me your answer, if you wish.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 1st, 2010 at 9:40:28 PM
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Indenosia. I'm 40% confident. I'd have been less confident had I not lost a trivia question on the third most populous country a few years back.
Edit: damn the iPhone spell checker. I won't edit my original spelling, so if in right it's up to the wizard to accept the spelling or not.
Edit: damn the iPhone spell checker. I won't edit my original spelling, so if in right it's up to the wizard to accept the spelling or not.
December 1st, 2010 at 9:53:27 PM
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Quote: Wizard
Next question: What is the 4th most populous country in the world?
Pakistan or Indonesia.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
December 1st, 2010 at 11:52:53 PM
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I'm guessing Bangladesh.
China -> India -> Indonesia -> Bangladesh
China -> India -> Indonesia -> Bangladesh
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
December 2nd, 2010 at 5:10:54 AM
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The Professor?Quote: WizardGood for Dawn. You would think the professor would have demanded that clause too.
He can make a radio out of a coconut, but can't fix the damn boat, and you expect him to have thought about residuals!?!?
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December 2nd, 2010 at 6:53:03 AM
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Quote: WizardNext question: What is the 4th most populous country in the world? I'll grade the answers in about 24 hours time. You may also PM me your answer, if you wish.
What do you mean by populous?
a) the largest amount of people regardless of country size or
b) the highest population density (number of people per square meter of country area)
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December 2nd, 2010 at 6:55:19 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearThe Professor?
He can make a radio out of a coconut, but can't fix the damn boat, and you expect him to have thought about residuals!?!?
I thought Gilligan somehow sabotaged the fixing of the boat. In one of the early black & white episodes they were trying to glue the holes shut. After they let the glue dry they were ready to board the Minnow, but then the boards started to fly off, and landed all over the beach. This was decades ago that I saw it, but I think Gilligan was in charge of preparing the glue, and he put in too much water, or a wrong ingredient, or something. Can anyone help here?
By the way, my father is a real Ph.D. scientist, and would occasionally overhear as the professor tried to explain some scientific principle. This was easy to do, as I watched the show a lot in my childhood. This would always send my father off on a rant about the scientific errors in whatever he said. Once I quoted something the professor said to my father and my dad remarked, "the professor is a quack!"
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:28:04 AM
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In the TV show My Three Sons, what were the sons' names?
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:49:25 AM
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Robbie
Ernie
Chip
That's from memory, it might be wrong.
EDIT: It looks like there are several right ways to answer this one!
Ernie
Chip
That's from memory, it might be wrong.
EDIT: It looks like there are several right ways to answer this one!
A falling knife has no handle.
December 2nd, 2010 at 9:10:31 AM
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Quote: MoscaRobbie
Ernie
Chip
That's from memory, it might be wrong.
EDIT: It looks like there are several right ways to answer this one!
So it's not Alvin and Theodore ? Oh wait, that's something else ! (Think Squeaquel - s; ).
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
December 2nd, 2010 at 9:10:57 AM
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Those are the names I remember.
December 2nd, 2010 at 10:54:30 AM
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What was the name of the eldest Cunningham child on "Happy Days"?
Insurance is closed.
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:03:53 AM
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Quote: joenunzWhat was the name of the eldest Cunningham child on "Happy Days"?
I know, but will game someone else the pleasure. I will not be able to die in peace until I now what happened to him.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:37:28 AM
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Quote: MoscaRobbie
Ernie
Chip
That's from memory, it might be wrong.
EDIT: It looks like there are several right ways to answer this one!
Ernie I can vouch for. Once had a boss due to his teeth who looked like Ernie would grown up, so of course we nicknamed him Ernie.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell! She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 2nd, 2010 at 11:37:45 AM
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Quote: joenunzWhat was the name of the eldest Cunningham child on "Happy Days"?
Chuck? He went off to college, no?
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