S07_E01: Watt is in a name| Khushi and Anshul

Watt is in a name?
S07_E01
Quizmasters: Khushi And Anshul
5th
August 2022

S07_E01: Watt is in a name?
ROUND 1
Written Round

1) There will be 5 questions in this round
2) Marking system: +10/0.
3) The theme for this written round is: Movie Posters
4) There will be a rerun after all questions in this round are shown.
5) Sorry Bollywood fans, but no points for getting a full house (i.e. all
correct)
RULES

Q01

Sholay(1975)
A01

Q02

Padosan(1968)
A02

Q03

Ishq(1997)
A03

Q04

Golmaal(1979)
A04

Q05

Black (2005)
A05

ROUND 2
Pounce and Bounce

2) Direct question: +20/0
3) For Pounce: +20/-10
4) For Bounce: +10/0
5) If a question has more than a single part, for the Pounce to be correct,
all parts must be answered correctly.
6) Negative marks will be awarded for partially correct answers on Pounce.
7) If a question has more than a single part on Bounce, partial marks shall
be awarded.
8) Points shall be conserved.
9) We shall be going clockwise for this round.
RULES

In the 1800s, a certain British cocktail was quite in demand but it lacked one key
ingredient: X. Rich folks in India used Himalayan X, but Indian weather made it diﬃcult
for the ingredient to be available throughout the country. In Calcutta, a variety of X
called "Hoogly" was available - made from shallow pits from water in the Hoogly river.
It wasn't till 1833, that India received its ﬁrst import of X from USA. While, the industry of
importing X, took this long to establish itself in India, it was already dead in 4 years.
Described as "crystal blocks of Yankee coldness".
Identify X.
Q01

A01
Ice.

With the Fuji river in Shizouka Prefecture, East and West Japan are uniquely
divided due to a certain diﬀerence in their Electricity transmission. Japan
is probably the only country with this unusual problem whose cause dates
back to Meiji era. In the 1890s, the Tokyo Electric Light Company purchased
generators from Germany and the Osaka Electric Light Company from the
United States.By the time the problem was noticed, the infrastructure was
already created, and it would have taken a huge amount of money and time
to unify it. There have been many attempts to unify the two ends but even
after more than 100 years, electricity in the eastern and western Japan
remains separated and cannot be shared- even in cases of extreme
emergencies.
What is the root problem?
Q02

A02
Diﬀerent frequencies
in machines from
Germany(50Hz) and
UK (60Hz)

The billionaire Erik Prince has had quite a few controversies over the years to
his name. The former NAVY seal is the founder of Blackwater, a military
company, now called Academi. His company was apparently responsible for
the 2007 attack in Iraq that killed 17 people.
In 2021, Erik’s name came under the spotlight when he was reported
capitalising on a humanitarian crisis. He was oﬀering certain “services” at
prices reaching the skies. This was highly condemned by the Biden
administration.
What was the tragedy and what were the services?
Q03

A03
Taliban take over
Afghanistan, Airplane
tickets

In 2018, Serena Williams, in a Wimbledon commercial, was seen expressing
her love for the tournament, saying how it felt good to be back and how
Wimbledon was her favourite tournament. At the end of the commercial, she
spoke a certain catchphrase which contained a word explaining how she
considered herself to be the one of the best players.
In the 7 Wimbledon ﬁnals he’s won, Novak Djokovic has been seen performing
a certain ritual after squatting on the grass court that pretty much aligned
with that particular catchphrase.
What was the catchphrase?
Q04

A04
GOATs love grass.

These items started popping up on ebay, which were Japanese military
equipment used during the World War 2. These were uniquely designed
cameras that were used for military training. These uniquely designed
cameras were mounted on aircrafts, where their design would seem normal
on a military aircraft, and then the trainees were asked to shoot videos
during their training, using which they would be judged in their training on
the basis of the aim of their video. The cameras were also a way to ensure
their comrades’ safety during the training exercise.
How were these cameras designed?
Q05

A05
Guns

In early 2021, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat made a statement renaming
dragon fruit as X. He told the media, "The Gujarat government has decided ...
the word dragon fruit is not appropriate, and is associated with China. The
fruit's shape is like a _____, and hence we have given it a new name X”. Stating
the reason behind it as the fruit name’s association with China, he said there
was nothing political about it. However, it drew derision from the
opposition.
Name X.
Q06

A06
Kamalam

Originally referring to the cliched plots of martial art movie, this is a popular
trope and a catch phrase. On December 27, 1994, Shimomura received a
message "Damn you, my technique is the best" on the voice mail. Three
days later the caller left another message, starting with a kung fu scream.
When asked for the reason behind these voicemails, the phone hacker replied
that he was simply making fun of kung fu movies. Thus, the phrase became a
cultural touchstone connecting Hacking to Kung Fu.
What catchphrase/trope are we talking about?
Q07

A07
My Kung Fu is
Stronger/ Better than
yours

These drinks are beverages that have been infused with X. The most famous
example of this being, the Guinness Stout. Now, decades after the Irish beer
giant ﬁrst put X to use in beverages, the technology has caught on in
everything from hot coﬀee, cold brew and even soft drinks.
The concept has been recently brought to light, with Pepsi releasing the
following statement: “Pepsi is reimagining the cola experience with a major
innovation- by replacing a common ingredient by a less heavier X. The new
cola is said to be actually softer than a soft drink – it's creamy, smooth and has
tinier, softer bubbles.”
Identify X.
Q08

A08
X=Nitrogen

Q09
Connect.
(Non exhaustive)
Hint: Feb 2022

A09
Meme templates used by
Ukraine’s oﬃcial twitter
handle over Russian
invasion.

Over the last few years, a certain brand has perfected the act of serving fun-loving snarky
tweets. Taking immense pride in their strategy, their bio reads:
“We like our tweets the same way we like to make our [redacted]: better than anyone expects from
a fast food joint.”
Rather than interrupting entertainment with advertisement, this company decided to make its
advertising the audience’s entertainment. It's innocent looking mascot playing Fortnite on
Twitch acted as the Trojan horse for their key messaging. "Keeping Fortnite Fresh" the
mascot played in the new game mode, Food Fight. The game’s objective is to eliminate other
players and be the last person standing. They chose to ﬁght against Team Burger, owing to
certain food storage practices of the team.
Identify the company.
Q10

A10
Wendy’s

X is an Indian documentary based on the newspaper Y, the country’s only major news
outlet run by women from marginalized communities. Journalists of Y focus on rural
reporting through a feminist lens. Recently, X was nominated in the Oscars under the best
documentary feature category.This was supported by a lot of people and came as a pleasant
surprise for the makers of the documentary. However, the members of Y were somewhat
critical about the documentary. They labelled it as an inaccurate representation of their
unbiased reporting and said that their story was "a much more complex story than the one
going to the Oscars."
Id X & Y.
Q11

A11
X- Writing With Fire
Y- Khabar Lahariya

ROUND 3
Connect Round

1) The following slides will contain images related to a central connect. You
need to identify the connect.
2) You only get one attempt at this so make it count!
3) The points will progressively decrease for each image shown -
+40/-15, +30/-10, +20/-5 and +10/0.
4) There, ofc, will be no rerun.
RULES

Q01
-/-

Date of origin: 2300 BCE, Daimabad
Material: Metals, plastic, clay
“The use of X (a word with no English equivalent) has been epic. A shapely
spherical object, its scooped neck makes it easy to hold between fingers.
Traditionally made of copper or brass, possessing an orange hue to a bright
yellow or a subdued golden patina, the lota dazzles and makes all Indian kitchens
glow. A multipurpose metal vessel for all walks of Indian life, it is used for fetching
water, performing religious rituals, and even practising yoga.
Identify X - the next hint.
Q02
+40/-15

Q03
+30/-10

Here’s a DIY - that gives you your next hint ofc!
1. Setting up the connection: The connection setup is the same as the car charger. The
inverter shouldn’t be connected to the power supply before you set up all the connections.
Connect the negative port of the battery to the black wire of the output port of the inverter.
The positive wire has to go to the red port of the output’s positive port.
2. Supplying power: Home inverters use the direct power from the power outlets of your
house. Check the connections again before you turn the power supply on. If the connections
are alright, plug the inverter into the power outlet. Connecting the wires in the wrong manner
may make the battery explode.
3. Finishing up: Home inverters have a high-power supply. It might take as low as 1.5 hours
for an inverter to charge the battery completely. Some might take up to 3 hours.
Q04
+20/-5

Q05
+10/0

3 Idiots chronology!!
● Drone
● Lota - Father Chanchadh
● Green Chutney and Dollars
● Car Battery charging inverter
● Space Pen
Q06

ROUND 4
Pounce and Bounce

2) Direct question : +20/0
3) For Pounce: +20/-10
4) For Bounce: +10/0
5) If a question has more than a single part, for the Pounce to be correct,
all questions must be answered correctly.
6) Negative marks will be awarded for partially correct answers on Pounce.
7) If a question has more than a single part on Bounce, partial marks shall
be awarded.
8) Points shall be conserved.
9) We shall be going anti-clockwise for this round.
RULES

Sildenafil, the active ingredient in X was originally developed to treat
cardiovascular problems. All seemed to be going well—except for one weird
thing the patients enrolled in the study did when nurses went to check upon
them- a lot of the men were lying on their stomachs. The Sildenafil was
working—but in an unintended way. Due to this side effect, X was born.
Here’s a short clip, starring Pele, for an awareness program promoting X.
Identify X.
Q01

A01
X= Viagra

One of the greatest players in the sport's history, X's list of achievements
include cameos in popular American shows as well as penning a bestseller
book. He's been the star of a documentary where he "conducts his ongoing
subversion campaign against the actuarial tables of quarterback longevity".
He is well known for coming up with a training method for pliable muscles
that derives its name from his initials and jersey number.
Identify X and the training method.
Q02

A02
X= Tom Brady
TB12 Method

This British television sitcom X was aired in the 1970s. Its plot included people
of diﬀerent nationalities learning the English language. After two years of
airing, it was cancelled in the UK due to racial stereotyping of the characters of
the show. However, the show grew popular in other nations and it had many
local versions of the show like “Jami’ar Albarkawa” (Nigeria) and “Zabaan
Sambhalke” (India).
X is also a phrase that you hear when a person is being rude/disrespectful
to someone.
Id X.
Q03

A03
Mind Your Language

Connect:
● Utah, USA
● Piatra Neamt, Romania
● California, USA
● Isle of Wight, UK
● Kyiv, Ukraine
● Ahmedabad, India
Hint: 2020
Q04

A04
Places where the
monoliths
appeared.

X have led to a huge decline in the sales of Y, a completely unrelated product
to X. According the stats, since the release of _____ in 2007, global Y sales have
plunged by 15%. Y are strategically placed in supermarkets that tend
customers to buy them impulsively. However, with the growing use of these
all rounders, X divert the attention of customers causing them to miss buying
Y.
This trend has been largely seen in developed countries and some developing
countries. However, there’s no hint of the trend being followed in India. This is
largely due to majority of the population still purchasing products from kirana
stores instead of supermarkets.
ID X and Y.
Q05

A05
X - iPhone
Y - Bubble gum

Recently, some news broke out regarding the Japanese killing stone or
“Sessho-seki” which cracked open into two parts. This stone is believed to
have contained a demon spirit for a thousand years. The stone was ﬁrst found
out in that state by locals and soon photos of the stone spread on the internet
drawing horriﬁed reactions from people, saying evil was unleashed upon the
world. The logical reason would of course be natural weathering.
This mythical demon spirit, known by a common name, has been mentioned
in several anime series. These are often portrayed as cunning creatures.
What the commonly used name of the spirit?
Q06

A06
Nine-Tailed Fox

Like his brother, X started his career in films while working at the Bombay
Talkies, his first appearance being in a film where his brother played the lead.
Taking inspiration from the likes of Jimmie Rodgers, this slightly eccentric
singer popularised a style of singing Y in India. Till date, X holds the record for
winning most Filmfare awards for Best Playback Singer.
Y is marked by repeated and rapid alternation between the normal voice and
falsetto. The English word, Y is derived from the German which means “to
utter the syllable jo".
Identify X and Y.
Q07

A07
X= Kishore Kumar
Y= Yodeling

The term XY letters is an American phrase, popularised during WW2, when
Americans spent many years away from home. A letter written to impart the
bad news of the end of the relationship would start in a more formal way,
such as “XY” . Deﬁned as a written communication in which the author ends a
personal and intimate relationship with the recipient, the term was popular
since Y was the most common ﬁrst name of adult males during 1940s. If you
rearrange the letter of Y, you get the name of someone who is not Michael
Jackson’s lover.
XY has a less popular version, where men write a similar letter for women,
called “- - - - - - - -”
FITB( Blanks are indicative)
Q08

A08
Dear Jane

Though X took less than 3 days to develop, it went on to become one of the
most popular apps in 2014. While using the iPhone, the developer found that
its most popular games such as Angry Birds were too complicated, and
wanted to make a simpler game for people who are "always on the
move".The gameplay was inspired by the act of bouncing a ping pong ball
against a paddle for as long as possible. Though, unsuccessful when
launched, X received a massive inﬂux of players after a certain Youtube video.
Identify X and the reason for it’s instant popularity.
Q09

A09
X= Flappy Bird
Reason: Pewdiepie
reviewed the game on
YT

Nearly 25 years ago, unaided by Twitter and Facebook, a film went viral and
was a burning topic in India. The first part of a trilogy, The Elements, the
movie introduced a taboo subject to the audience and thus, became the
target of vandals, spawned a civil society movement, led to adjournments in
Parliament and exposed men’s underwear as agitprop. The chief of CBFC,
nicknamed Ms. Scissorhands, surprisingly released the film without any cuts.
The story revolved around the the bond shared by the daughters -in-law of a
normal middle class family.
Name the Film. What was the taboo topic?
Q10

A10
Film: Fire (1996)
Topic: Homosexual
love

Q11
Explain what the 4 parts indicate towards in
a few words each.
(Points: 2.5 * no. of correct answers).

A11
a) World War 2
b) Vietnam War
c) The great Emu War
d) Cod war (UK vs
Iceland)

After graduating, he wanted to follow a traditional career. But, the people
around him kept saying he lacked initiative and he took them seriously,
following an unconventional career path. Though, he isn't the ﬁrst to oﬀer
such services, a cult following has formed around Morimoto, now known as
Japan's Rental San, inspiring books and TV series. He shows up in his
signature blue hat, hoodie and a blank stare and charges around $10 per
hour. This gig has taken him to shopping trips, restaurant outings and more
while he guarantees “5 star” services.
What are these unique services?
Tie

Tie
He rents himself out
while he does
“nothing”

The origin of this symbol X is still uncertain. One of the theories is that
medieval monks, looking for shortcuts while copying manuscripts, converted
the latin word for “toward” to X.
This symbol has been used in many ﬁelds including commerce, where
merchants used it while performing calculations. Called the “snail” by snail by
Italians and “monkey-tail” by Dutch, X is an indispensable part of
contemporary communication.
What is X?
Tie

Tie
The “@” symbol

THANK
YOU
siddhant

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