February 15, 2006

V-Day Trivia Answers

"Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer..."
~"Love is the Answer" by Utopica (and now you'll be humming it ALL DAY...muaaahhhaaaa)

Answers after the cut ;-)

No, seriously. For real this time.

Honest.

Fine. Don't believe me.

1A. His Jailor
2A.. U2’s “With or Without You”
3A. Unchained Melody
4A. Say Anything
5A. Romulus and Remus
6A. Silly Love Songs
7A. Ingrid Bergman
8A. Jewel’s “You Were Meant For Me”
9A. Tower of London
10A. “…and Juliet is the sun.”
11A. Edgar Allen Poe’s Annabel Lee
12A. When Harry Met Sally
13A. Moonlighting
14A. The Cure’s “Love Song”
15A. Dirty Dancing
16A. “…nor no man ever loved.”
17A. Say You’re Sorry
18A. Jane Eyre
19A. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
20A. Approx. 1 Billion
21A. Angel and Spike
22A. Dave Matthew’s Band’s “Crash”
23A. Forever
24A. Witness
25A. Sir Lancelot
26A. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
27A. General Hospital
28A. Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman”
29A. Four Weddings and a Funeral
30A. Cleopatra
31A. Pride & Prejudice
32A. Pretty Woman
33A. Gonzo
34A. The Wedding Singer
35A. LL
36A. Titanic
37A. Eros / Cupid
38A. XOX or XXX
39A. Beauty and the Beast
40A. Candy/Chocolate

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February 14, 2006

V-Day Trivia

I got a Valentine's Day card from my girl. It said, 'Take my heart! Take my arms! Take my lips!' Which is just like her. Keeping the best part for herself. ~ Robert Orben

So, because holidays gererally mean boring, reflective entries, here's something fun. How many can you answer without employing your Google-Foo?

1Q. One version of the St. Valentine legend contends that, while in prison for defying Claudius II, Valentine fell in love with a young girl who was the daughter of what person?

2Q. Give the title of the song with the following lyrics: “My hands are tied / My body bruised / She's got me with / Nothing to win and / Nothing left to lose..."

3Q. In the film “Ghost” Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore share a romantic if messy love scene to what Righteous Brothers’ song?

4Q. What 90’s film had a young John Cusack holding a boom box over his head in an attempt to woo back Ione Skye with Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes.”

5Q. Many historians think Christians decided to celebrate Valentine's Day in mid-February to co-opt the pagan Lupercalia festival which celebrated the mythic beast that suckled the twin founders of Rome. Name these brothers.

6Q. In a 1970’s Wings song, Paul McCartney wondered what was wrong with filling the world with what types of tunes?

7Q. In Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart delivers the line “Here’s looking at you, kid” to what actress?

8Q. Name the song with the following lyrics: “I got my eggs, got my pancakes, too / Got my maple syrup, everything but you / I break the yolks and make a smiley face / I kinda like it in my brand new place.”

9Q. The oldest known valentine still in existence today is a 1415 poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in what most famous of all British jails?

10Q. Complete this famous Shakespeare quote: “But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East….” (5 words).

11Q. Name the poem: “And so, all the night-tide / I lie down by the side
Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride / In the sepulchre there by the sea, / In her tomb by the sounding sea.”

12Q. In what popular date-movie does Meg Ryan demonstrate the art of fake orgasms to Billy Crystal in a NY deli?

13Q. What 80’s TV show followed the investigative and romantic misadventures of David Addison and Maddie Hayes?

14Q. Name the song with the following lyrics: “Whenever I'm alone with you / You make me feel like I am home again / Whenever I'm alone with you / You make me feel like I am whole again.”

15Q. What late-80s romantic film features the now-cliché line: “Nobody puts baby in a corner?”

16Q. Complete this Shakespeare quote: “If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ…” (5 words)

17Q. According to Ali MacGraw in “Love Story” love means never having to do what?

18Q. The romantic interest of what Bronte title character is the mysterious Mr. Edward Rochester?

19Q. What romantic movie duo starred in nine films together, starting with 1942’s “Woman of the Year?” (Give both names).

20Q. According to the Greeting Card Association, approx. how many Valentines cards are sent each year: 50 million, 100 million, 500 million, 1 billion, or 1.5 billion?

21Q. Over the seven-season run of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy had long-term relationships with two vampire lovers, name them both.

22Q. Name the song with the following lyrics: “Sweet like candy to my soul / Sweet you rock / And sweet you roll.”

23Q. According to a popular advertising slogan for De Beers' diamonds, a diamond is what?

24Q. In what 1985 movie does Harrison Ford share a romantic dance and serenade with Kelly McGillis to the tune of Sam Cooke’s “Wonderful World?"

25Q. Although married to King Arthur, legends tell that Queen Guinevere fell in love with what knight?

26Q. What Blake Edwards film (based on a Truman Capote novel) centers on the antics of Holly Golightly?

27Q. What ABC weekday serial soap opera hit high ratings in the 80’s with storylines featuring the characters of Luke Spencer and Laura Webber?

28Q. Name the song with the following lyrics: “If she is playing him for a fool / He's the last one to know / Loving eyes can never see.”

29Q. The somber event indicated by the title of what 1994 film is attributed to the death of Simon Callow’s character, Gareth? (Hint: The other events in the title are more “marry” occasions).

30Q. What historical seductress captivated the hearts and minds of both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony (not to mention Titus Polo)?

31Q. What famous romantic work features the characters of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?

32Q. The soundtrack of what 1990 romantic blockbuster features songs by Natalie Cole, David Bowie, Roxette, Go West, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and, of course, Roy Orbison?

33Q. Most people know about Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, but what muppet has a on-going romance with a chicken named Camilla?

34Q. In what 1998 romantic movie does Billy Idol help Adam Sandler to serenade Drew Barrymore?

35Q. What initials are shared by the two great loves of Superman's life (not to mention his great nemesis)?

36Q. For those of us who were sick to death of hearing Celine Dion croon on every radio station in 1997, what ship (and James Cameron film) couldn’t sink fast enough?

37Q. The son of Aphrodite/Venus, the mythic goddess of love and beauty, is forever associated with Valentine’s Day. Give both his Roman and Greek names.

38Q. Fearing coded messages during WWII, the Allied governments outlawed troops from including what 3-character marks at the end of their letters?

39Q. In the Disney treatment of what classic tale, do the title characters get a little help from a candlestick, a clock, and a teapot?

40Q. The top three Valentine’s Day tokens are cards, flowers, and what?

Oh. Were you looking for answers? Sorry. You get those tomorrow. Or, you know, whenever I post next.

Happy Valentines Day (_x_)

Doxy
(the EVIL phone sex slut)

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