April 16, 200422 yr 1952, Senator Richard Nixon was a delegate from California to the Republican National Convention that nominated Eisenhower for president - big war between the Eisnehower and Taft forces - Ike was nominated on the first ballot - and then Ike chose Nixon for vice president. On the first ballot, who did Nixon vote for, for president? No one will ever guess this.
April 16, 200422 yr 1952, Senator Richard Nixon was a delegate from California to the Republican National Convention that nominated Eisenhower for president - big war between the Eisnehower and Taft forces - Ike was nominated on the first ballot - and then Ike chose Nixon for vice president. On the first ballot, who did Nixon vote for, for president? No one will ever guess this. McCarthy?
April 16, 200422 yr FlaSoxxJim got it. Good answer! During the Animals tour: In what city did Roger Waters spit in a crazy fans face, only to have Gilmour walk off the stage in disgust?
April 16, 200422 yr McCarthy? The opposite of McCarthy. Earl Warren. He was the governor of California and the "favorite son" candidate.
April 16, 200422 yr The opposite of McCarthy. Earl Warren. He was the governor of California and the "favorite son" candidate. I figured when you said that nobody would guess it that it had to be someone wacky. Also he was one of the only Republican politicians I could think of during the early fifties.
April 16, 200422 yr FlaSoxxJim got it. Good answer! During the Animals tour: In what city did Roger Waters spit in a crazy fans face, only to have Gilmour walk off the stage in disgust? Dang, good question. London? I do know that it was during this period when Waters got so disenchanted with the "senseless ritual" of live-performing what was becoming some very personal music for fans that were too busy drinking beer and partying to appreciate it. He got to thinking that he'd like to put up a wall between the band and the audience, and voila, the beginning of the next project. ... and now you know the rest of the story. OK, here's an easy one. Who is Shine On You Crazy Diamond (all 10 parts) written about/for?
April 16, 200422 yr what actor owned "The Silver Banjo" restaurant at Disney Land's "Yesterland" from 1957-1961? Has nobody tried this one yet? How about Gene Autry? I'm going for the Disney/Anaheim connection here.
April 16, 200422 yr What teams did the Bills lose to in their 4 consecutive Super Bowl losses? Name the only state whose capitol city has the same number of letters as its state. Who won the World Series of Poker last year? Which famous sportswriter died within the past year due to complications from surgery? How many NFL teams play their home games in New York? If I think of any more, I'll let you know. I'm gonna hit on a couple of these because I know them off the top of my head. 2. Idaho 3. Amateur Chris Moneymaker 5. 1 - Buffalo Bills (that would be New York state)
April 16, 200422 yr 1. What is located "down at the end of Lonely Street"? 2. What poker hand was Wild Bill Hickok holding when he was shot? 3. Ancient Mesopotamia is known as what country today? 4. Who performed the classic baseball comedy routine "Who's On First"? 5. The Norse God Woden is the namesake of what weekly occurance? 6. Who wrote the classic country hit "Crazy"? 7. What is known as Montezuma's Revenge? 8. Which presidential candidate did AuH2O represent? 9. What newspaper headlined the results of a presidential election incorrectly? 10 What was the name of Beaver Cleaver's hometown? I tried to make these not too difficult nor too easy. Yet across a wide range of catagories. Answers below 1. Heartbreak Hotel 2. 2 Pair - Aces & Eights 3. Iraq 4. Abbott and Costello 5. Wednesday 6. Willie Nelson 7. Diarreah 8. Barry Goldwater 9. The Chicago Tribune 10 Mayfield
April 16, 200422 yr Very good questions. fyi, the former Mesopotamia also included eastern Syria. Home to the Sumerians, probably the fist people to brew beer! Suemrians Rock!
April 16, 200422 yr I'm gonna hit on a couple of these because I know them off the top of my head. 2. Idaho 3. Amateur Chris Moneymaker 5. 1 - Buffalo Bills (that would be New York state) Not sure about number two, but if Boise is the capitol of Idaho, we have a winner!
April 16, 200422 yr How about what is the professed story behind "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? Isn't that from a picture someone drew or showed John..?
April 16, 200422 yr Isn't that from a picture someone drew or showed John..? Yeah, his son drew the pic.
April 16, 200422 yr Bar Trivia. Now we have a setting, it's easier. What is the currency in Bedrock? (Clams) When is Earth Day celebrated (April 22) What is in a Waikiki Beachcomber (3/4 oz Triple sec, 3/4 oz Gin, 1 tblsp Pineapple juice ) Which NBA team won the most games in the 1980s? (Milwaukee Bucks)
April 16, 200422 yr Who is the only athlete to ever wear his birthday on the back of his uniform? Carlos May. He wore #17, was born on May 17.
April 17, 200422 yr Dang, good question. London? I do know that it was during this period when Waters got so disenchanted with the "senseless ritual" of live-performing what was becoming some very personal music for fans that were too busy drinking beer and partying to appreciate it. He got to thinking that he'd like to put up a wall between the band and the audience, and voila, the beginning of the next project. ... and now you know the rest of the story. OK, here's an easy one. Who is Shine On You Crazy Diamond (all 10 parts) written about/for? An unofficial tribute to Syd Barret. London is incorrect, Roger Waters spat on a fans face in Montreal. Oh I'll have to think of another question...
April 17, 200422 yr I'm gonna hit on a couple of these because I know them off the top of my head. 2. Idaho 3. Amateur Chris Moneymaker 5. 1 - Buffalo Bills (that would be New York state) Whoops, my bad...I put a false question out there. Hadn't thought of Boise, Idaho. There's also Juneau, Alaska.
April 17, 200422 yr What teams did the Bills lose to in their 4 consecutive Super Bowl losses? Name the only state whose capitol city has the same number of letters as its state. Who won the World Series of Poker last year? Which famous sportswriter died within the past year due to complications from surgery? How many NFL teams play their home games in New York? If I think of any more, I'll let you know. Yeah and Dick Schaap died in 2001. What the hell was I smoking the night I did this? :banghead
April 17, 200422 yr Who is the only athlete to ever wear his birthday on the back of his uniform? Carlos May. He wore #17, was born on May 17. i find that rather unlikely edit: ok, it's major league baseball only
April 18, 200422 yr London is incorrect, Roger Waters spat on a fans face in Montreal. Well, I might forgive Waters now - I mean a guy from Montrael may have been asking for it.
April 18, 200422 yr i find that rather unlikely edit: ok, it's major league baseball only Nice sig, Crimson. Geeks Unite!
April 18, 200422 yr Author 1. Who owns the catalogue of Beetles songs? 2. Name one of the Characters from X-Men? 3. Who won this years Art Ross trophy? 4. Who own all the cataloque of Buddy Holly songs? 5. What cursed team added the S.I. curse this year when picked to win the World Series? 6. What t.v. show was the most watched last week according to the Nielsen Ratings? 7. Who won the World Series of Poker last year? 8. What composer is responsible for In the Hall of the Mountain King? 9. Who was the Egyptian Sun God? 10. What name was given to the final battle in Norse mythology? 11. What is the largest private employer in the world? 12. Where does the secret passage in the study lead in the boardgame Clue? 13. What did Joeseph Armand Bombardier invent in 1958? 14. Who is the woman repeatedly referenced in the poem The Raven? 15. What direction do satalite dishes point in the Northern Hemisphere? 16. Did Paris Hilton graduate from high school? 17. What is the currency in Bedrock? 18. When is Earth Day celebrated? 19. Name one of the three cities that make up the Toronto megacity? 20. What country's flag has only one color? (Assuming white is a color)
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