The document describes the format and rounds of "The Not-So-General Quiz". It includes 10 rounds called Infinite Pounce with multiple choice or fill in the blank questions on a variety of topics. There are also 2 rounds of Living Video Commentary and a Written Mega-Connect round involving longer form questions and answers. The quiz covers subjects like history, art, music, films and more.
The document discusses an upcoming quiz competition hosted by Antardwand Inter Hostel. It provides details about the rules and structure of the quiz, including the number of questions, points awarded and deducted for correct and incorrect answers, and hints being provided for some questions. It then presents several sample quiz questions on topics like monuments, hackers, diseases, inventions and more, asking players to provide the missing details.
The Shyam Bhatt Memorial Open Quiz 2012 - Finals - Part 2Chandrakant Nair
The document discusses several trivia questions related to cricket, music, art installations, and geography. It asks to identify famous cricketers who were knighted, a 1955 Hindi song based on Telugu folk music, an art installation at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and territories and capitals in the Caribbean.
The document is a pop culture quiz with 7 multiple choice questions about movies, TV shows, and celebrities. It includes questions that can be answered by identifying: the movie Tom Hanks couldn't appear in due to scheduling conflicts with Forrest Gump; the TV show being referenced in an episode of The Office; and a tweet by Lin-Manuel Miranda during the cancellation and renewal of a popular TV show. It also asks participants to identify puns, techniques like canned laughter, and the newspaper prop used in multiple sitcoms.
This Mythology Filler Quiz was held on 11th March,2022 and hosted by Akshaya for Chakravyuh, 2022, the annual quizzing fest of Quintessence.
Quintessence is the Quizzing Society of Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi.
Conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 20th March 2023. Themed on fun facts and amazing fundas on general topics. The set above consists of questions from qualifiers round conducted for each branch in NITW.
Quiz Club session IIT Kharagpur (Questions and answers)Amit Kumar Ram
The document provides instructions for becoming an Animagus, which involves holding a mandrake leaf in one's mouth for a month, soaking it in moonlight, and collecting dew that hasn't been exposed to sunlight or feet for a week. It also requires waiting for lightning to strike while reciting an incantation daily at sunrise and sunset. The process can take days, weeks or months to complete.
The document discusses an upcoming quiz competition hosted by Antardwand Inter Hostel. It provides details about the rules and structure of the quiz, including the number of questions, points awarded and deducted for correct and incorrect answers, and hints being provided for some questions. It then presents several sample quiz questions on topics like monuments, hackers, diseases, inventions and more, asking players to provide the missing details.
The Shyam Bhatt Memorial Open Quiz 2012 - Finals - Part 2Chandrakant Nair
The document discusses several trivia questions related to cricket, music, art installations, and geography. It asks to identify famous cricketers who were knighted, a 1955 Hindi song based on Telugu folk music, an art installation at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and territories and capitals in the Caribbean.
The document is a pop culture quiz with 7 multiple choice questions about movies, TV shows, and celebrities. It includes questions that can be answered by identifying: the movie Tom Hanks couldn't appear in due to scheduling conflicts with Forrest Gump; the TV show being referenced in an episode of The Office; and a tweet by Lin-Manuel Miranda during the cancellation and renewal of a popular TV show. It also asks participants to identify puns, techniques like canned laughter, and the newspaper prop used in multiple sitcoms.
This Mythology Filler Quiz was held on 11th March,2022 and hosted by Akshaya for Chakravyuh, 2022, the annual quizzing fest of Quintessence.
Quintessence is the Quizzing Society of Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi.
Conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 20th March 2023. Themed on fun facts and amazing fundas on general topics. The set above consists of questions from qualifiers round conducted for each branch in NITW.
Quiz Club session IIT Kharagpur (Questions and answers)Amit Kumar Ram
The document provides instructions for becoming an Animagus, which involves holding a mandrake leaf in one's mouth for a month, soaking it in moonlight, and collecting dew that hasn't been exposed to sunlight or feet for a week. It also requires waiting for lightning to strike while reciting an incantation daily at sunrise and sunset. The process can take days, weeks or months to complete.
A Quiz Club IIT Patna Quiz conducted by Danish and Kirtan on 21st January 2022. The quiz had a general theme and was smoothly held by the new quizmasters who had put up well-researched questions from various domains.
The document discusses Don Bosco School in Liluah. It provides details about the school's location and mentions that it was founded in 1958. It has provided quality education to students for over 60 years and is known for its emphasis on moral values and discipline along with academics.
MELAS Quiz conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 8th April 2023 as a part of a trilogy of quizzes for the college fest SpringSpree 2023. This set contains both prelims and finals which include a wide variety of questions from the field of Music, Entertainment, Literature, Art and Sports
This document contains a 12 question business quiz with trivia questions ranging from identifying companies, products, people and important events. Some of the questions identify Charles Wang's philanthropic organization (Smile Train), the movie and gadget that inspired the popular Talkboy toy (Home Alone 2, Talkboy), the founder of Essential General Trading LLC (Raj Kundra), the social audio app launched in 2020 (Clubhouse), the Pepsi drink released in the 1990s (Crystal Pepsi), the actor and company used in a COVID-19 ad campaign for local stores (Shah Rukh Khan, Cadbury), the special toilet paper installed at an airport (to wipe smartphones), the soap brand and new variant
The document discusses:
1. GitHub, a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. It was launched in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, and PJ Hyett.
2. GitHub allows for social networking functions like feeds and followers to display how developers work together on repositories and branches of code.
3. A paragraph refers metaphorically to a supermarket and the fear that prevents products from combining, seen as an unprovable belief system that keeps them obedient.
Trials by Trivia - The General Quiz: A quiz on random general trivia was held under Parakh 2.0: the Quizzing Festival of Quiz Club IIT Patna in August 2022.
A Quiz Club IIT Patna quiz conducted by Muskan and Aditya on 4th February 2022. The set had a general theme. It contained many interesting questions from entertainment, science, sports and many other domains.
The document provides details about a monthly quiz hosted by Hyderabad Quiz Club on business and technology topics. It outlines the structure of the quiz which has 6 rounds with 10 questions each, and provides examples of question types from the first round covering areas such as public relations, company founders, and brand logos.
MELAS quiz conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 9th April 2022, as a part of a trilogy of quizzes for the college fest Spring Spree 2022. The set has both the Prelims and Finals which include various questions on topics related to Music, Entertainment, Literature, Art and Sports.
Sports Quiz (Elims+Finals) set as a part of their internal quizzing track
Winners: Sandeep Mathias and Soham Dibyachintan
Runners Up: Nadeem Ansari, Adway Gupta and Rishwin Jackson
3rd Place: Tejas Srinivasan and Rishi V
This document provides instructions for a literature quiz called "The Quiz Weekend '17". It acknowledges the organizers and moderators of the quiz. It outlines that the quiz will have 40 written questions worth a total of 50 points. Questions 1-30 are worth 1 point each, while questions 31-40 are worth 2 points each. Teams will be eliminated based on who answers a question incorrectly first in the event of a tie. The use of electronic devices is prohibited. The quizmaster's decisions are final.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a Netflix series based on novels by Douglas Adams. In a climactic episode, the character Dirk ironically says "Don't Panic", referencing another famous Adams creation. The QM encourages first timers in the crowd to not panic as well.
The Annual Republic Day India Quiz held at IIM Ahmedabad Chaos 2020 - presented by Quiz Cetera. Questions on a range of topics including Indian history, arts, politics, technology, travel and living, language and literature, cinema, arts, sports and business - practically everything Indian.
James Augustus Hickey wrote about Christmas celebrations in Calcutta in the 1780s where "Loll Shrub" was served. "Loll Shrub" referred to red wine that was served at parties during that time period.
The seed of the book "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth was planted when the author overheard a conversation where a mother told her daughter "You’ve got to marry someone chosen by me," mirroring a line from the novel.
Stephen Fry arrived at Cambridge as a convicted thief and addict but found love and the chance to entertain through university life, as was discussed in a recent Jaipur Literature Festival talk titled "A Little Bit of Stephen Fry
The document provides details about a business quiz including 30 questions on various topics related to companies, products, and events. It includes questions about companies like LINE, Texas Instruments, companies founded by couples, and their current or former names. Other questions cover topics like Morse code, Christ the Redeemer statue, books recommended by Elon Musk, movie franchises like Alien, and logos of companies like Xerox and Yamaha. The document tests knowledge on a wide range of business, technology, and pop culture trivia.
1. The document is a quiz about sports containing 32 multiple choice questions.
2. It includes questions about famous athletes and events across various sports like cricket, football, Olympics, boxing and more.
3. The questions identify important players, teams, tournaments, rules and traditions to test the reader's knowledge of sports trivia.
A Quiz Club IIT Patna Quiz conducted by Danish and Kirtan on 21st January 2022. The quiz had a general theme and was smoothly held by the new quizmasters who had put up well-researched questions from various domains.
The document discusses Don Bosco School in Liluah. It provides details about the school's location and mentions that it was founded in 1958. It has provided quality education to students for over 60 years and is known for its emphasis on moral values and discipline along with academics.
MELAS Quiz conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 8th April 2023 as a part of a trilogy of quizzes for the college fest SpringSpree 2023. This set contains both prelims and finals which include a wide variety of questions from the field of Music, Entertainment, Literature, Art and Sports
This document contains a 12 question business quiz with trivia questions ranging from identifying companies, products, people and important events. Some of the questions identify Charles Wang's philanthropic organization (Smile Train), the movie and gadget that inspired the popular Talkboy toy (Home Alone 2, Talkboy), the founder of Essential General Trading LLC (Raj Kundra), the social audio app launched in 2020 (Clubhouse), the Pepsi drink released in the 1990s (Crystal Pepsi), the actor and company used in a COVID-19 ad campaign for local stores (Shah Rukh Khan, Cadbury), the special toilet paper installed at an airport (to wipe smartphones), the soap brand and new variant
The document discusses:
1. GitHub, a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. It was launched in 2008 by Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, and PJ Hyett.
2. GitHub allows for social networking functions like feeds and followers to display how developers work together on repositories and branches of code.
3. A paragraph refers metaphorically to a supermarket and the fear that prevents products from combining, seen as an unprovable belief system that keeps them obedient.
Trials by Trivia - The General Quiz: A quiz on random general trivia was held under Parakh 2.0: the Quizzing Festival of Quiz Club IIT Patna in August 2022.
A Quiz Club IIT Patna quiz conducted by Muskan and Aditya on 4th February 2022. The set had a general theme. It contained many interesting questions from entertainment, science, sports and many other domains.
The document provides details about a monthly quiz hosted by Hyderabad Quiz Club on business and technology topics. It outlines the structure of the quiz which has 6 rounds with 10 questions each, and provides examples of question types from the first round covering areas such as public relations, company founders, and brand logos.
MELAS quiz conducted by Quiz Club NITW on 9th April 2022, as a part of a trilogy of quizzes for the college fest Spring Spree 2022. The set has both the Prelims and Finals which include various questions on topics related to Music, Entertainment, Literature, Art and Sports.
Sports Quiz (Elims+Finals) set as a part of their internal quizzing track
Winners: Sandeep Mathias and Soham Dibyachintan
Runners Up: Nadeem Ansari, Adway Gupta and Rishwin Jackson
3rd Place: Tejas Srinivasan and Rishi V
This document provides instructions for a literature quiz called "The Quiz Weekend '17". It acknowledges the organizers and moderators of the quiz. It outlines that the quiz will have 40 written questions worth a total of 50 points. Questions 1-30 are worth 1 point each, while questions 31-40 are worth 2 points each. Teams will be eliminated based on who answers a question incorrectly first in the event of a tie. The use of electronic devices is prohibited. The quizmaster's decisions are final.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a Netflix series based on novels by Douglas Adams. In a climactic episode, the character Dirk ironically says "Don't Panic", referencing another famous Adams creation. The QM encourages first timers in the crowd to not panic as well.
The Annual Republic Day India Quiz held at IIM Ahmedabad Chaos 2020 - presented by Quiz Cetera. Questions on a range of topics including Indian history, arts, politics, technology, travel and living, language and literature, cinema, arts, sports and business - practically everything Indian.
James Augustus Hickey wrote about Christmas celebrations in Calcutta in the 1780s where "Loll Shrub" was served. "Loll Shrub" referred to red wine that was served at parties during that time period.
The seed of the book "A Suitable Boy" by Vikram Seth was planted when the author overheard a conversation where a mother told her daughter "You’ve got to marry someone chosen by me," mirroring a line from the novel.
Stephen Fry arrived at Cambridge as a convicted thief and addict but found love and the chance to entertain through university life, as was discussed in a recent Jaipur Literature Festival talk titled "A Little Bit of Stephen Fry
The document provides details about a business quiz including 30 questions on various topics related to companies, products, and events. It includes questions about companies like LINE, Texas Instruments, companies founded by couples, and their current or former names. Other questions cover topics like Morse code, Christ the Redeemer statue, books recommended by Elon Musk, movie franchises like Alien, and logos of companies like Xerox and Yamaha. The document tests knowledge on a wide range of business, technology, and pop culture trivia.
1. The document is a quiz about sports containing 32 multiple choice questions.
2. It includes questions about famous athletes and events across various sports like cricket, football, Olympics, boxing and more.
3. The questions identify important players, teams, tournaments, rules and traditions to test the reader's knowledge of sports trivia.
This document contains a "Not-So-General Quiz" with 20 multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank questions testing knowledge of history, literature, movies, music and more. The questions cover topics like famous battles, saints, songs, ciphers, books, movies, and more.
This document appears to be a slide presentation for a quiz called the "A-S-D-F Quiz". It contains several slides with questions about topics ranging from arts, history, science and more. Each question slide is followed by an answer slide. The presentation is broken into four categories: A for arts, S for science/series, D for domestic/drama, and F for food/film. Participants must select a category and answer questions within that category. There is a scoring system involving bouncing points between questions.
This document appears to be a quiz where the participant must identify music albums based on their cover art. It lists the cover art of 12 albums and asks the participant to name the artist and album for each. It provides points for correct identifications and takes away points for incorrect guesses. The albums listed include well-known releases from artists like The Beatles, Queen, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Green Day, and Linkin Park.
This document appears to be a quiz about identifying Bollywood songs that have been inspired by or plagiarized popular songs from other languages and artists. It lists 11 song pairs, providing the original song and artist followed by the Bollywood song it inspired. Participants earn points for correctly identifying the Bollywood song before or after a video is played of the original song. The quiz is testing knowledge of musical plagiarism between Bollywood and other musical genres.
The document discusses various topics including identifying places, objects, and people. It provides context about inventions, historical events, and natural landmarks. It also poses questions about connecting related terms, filling in blanks, and naming cocktails, locomotives, and dishes.
The document contains trivia questions about various topics that need to be identified. Some of the questions ask to identify people, places, logos, inventions, and other miscellaneous facts. The questions cover a wide range of topics including history, science, pop culture, and current events.
The document summarizes the questions and answers from a quiz club meeting held on February 22, 2008. It includes 20 questions on various topics like history, literature, music, science and movies. The questions are multiple choice or require short answers and cover people, events, concepts and their origins or meanings.
The document discusses several people and topics:
1) It mentions the island of Krakatoa and theories about the origin of its name.
2) It provides biographical details about Indian film director and producer Nagesh Kukunoor.
3) It identifies the famous rapper Tupac Shakur and describes aspects of his music career.
4) It lists sons of Formula 1 drivers who also became drivers.
1. The document provides details of an upcoming quiz with 15 questions and 6 starred questions. Correct answers receive +1 point and starred questions will be used to break ties.
2. It provides 15 quiz questions on various topics ranging from sports to personalities. The questions include identifying logos, players, records and more.
3. Contact details of the four quizmasters - Rishav Raj Agarwal, Rohit Gupta, Shashank Bhandari and Prakash Vishnoi are given.
The document is a music quiz with 12 multiple choice questions about musical artists, bands, songs and films. Some of the questions identify the band that tweeted a lyric from "Wake Me Up When September Ends", the band East India Company was named after, the 2010 song that included lyrics from the 1949 Cameroonian hit "Tsamina", and the British heavy metal band whose mascot Eddie the Head appears on all their album covers and merchandise.
This document provides the rules and questions for a quiz competition between two quiz masters, Ankan Bansal and Prakhar Gupta. It consists of 20 multiple choice questions worth 24 total points. The top 6 teams will qualify for the finals, and starred questions act as tie-breakers. The questions cover a range of topics including art history, literature, history, and current events.
This document appears to be a slide presentation for a quiz called the "A-S-D-F Quiz". It contains several slides with questions about topics ranging from arts, history, science and more. Each question slide is followed by an answer slide. The presentation is divided into four categories: A for arts, S for science/series, D for domestic/drama, and F for food/film. Participants must select a category and answer questions within that category. The presentation aims to test participants' knowledge through an unique quiz format delivered via slides.
- The document discusses various trivia questions about movies, books, historical figures, and more.
- Topics included Apocalypse Now, Gandhi, Brigitte Bardot, haircuts in finance, tiki mugs, Ang Lee, Stalin, and comfort women during WWII.
- Multiple choice answers are provided for fill-in-the-blank style questions about the topics.
The document summarizes the format and rules of the KQA Collegiate Solo Championships PU Finals. It describes a written round with ESPNCricinfo cartoons and a clockwise visual connect round. It then outlines an anticlockwise question round with differential scoring questions. The championships involve identifying people, terms, media, and answering trivia questions across multiple domains in a competitive quiz setting.
Mindsport 2018 | School Quiz at Don Bosco School, Park CircusAnnway Ghosh
A quiz conducted on 27th April, 2018 for students of classes 9 and 10 of Don Bosco School, Park Circus. Questions were made keeping in mind first-time quizzers, and they rose to the occasion magnificently, with each team crossing 100 points and a closely contested final round (a tip of the hat to AJ da), where the tables turned at the last moment. We hope you enjoy the quiz.
Set makers: Annway Ghosh, Somok Sur, Ujan Sen.
The movie A is Titanic which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. Kate Winslet acts alongside Meryl Streep in a medical drama ER. Meryl Streep is also a blues singer and pianist. In Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio is seen whistling a popular tune 'My Heart Will Go On' which also features at the end of the movie Inception. Protagonist Leonardo DiCaprio of Inception plays opposite Tom Hardy in the Dark Knight trilogy as the villain Bane.
Meryl Streep acts opposite Tom Hardy and Keanu Reeves as Captain James Biggs in the movie Street Kings.
Keanu Reeves is also known to star in the
Paul Scholes signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. City lost 0-1 to United, with Scholes scoring the lone goal in the 93rd minute. Guidelines described match the format and publishing strategy for novels in the Choose Your Own Adventure book series. Characteristics like predictable length, cliffhanger endings, and previews of future books were mentioned.
I apologize, but I do not have enough context to identify the concept album or band being referred to as X. Could you please provide some additional clues?
This quiz covered a wide range of topics testing visual recognition skills including movies, geography, sports, art, and history. Questions ranged from identifying people, places, or events in images to making connections between various topics. The quiz displayed images and asked short answer questions testing the ability to recall details and make associations based on visual cues.
The 22nd edition of Vidyasagar Rajan Memorial Inter-Collegiate Team Quiz Championship held at Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd on Sunday, 18th December, 2016.
Quiz researched and conducted by Sohan Maheshwar and Kaustuba KV for the Karnataka Quiz Association.
- The document discusses various topics including Infanticlock, Girl Who Played With Fire, Mark Pincus playing poker with his dog Zynga, the origins of internet, Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, Silence of the Lambs movie poster being inspired by a Dali artwork, John Cage discussing the concept of silence in his composition 4'33", details about early supporter groups of Juventus football club, and Mark Geoffrey Crossley being the only goalkeeper to save a penalty kick from Matt le Tissier.
IIT Kanpur Antaragni 2011 MELA Quiz - Main RoundAnkit Sethi
This document contains questions from various quizzes and rounds of trivia competitions covering topics like literature, film, music, and art history. Some of the questions require identifying titles, authors, or other details from prompts describing works of art, films, books, or music. Others involve connecting various cultural works or figures based on themes or relationships between them. The document tests a wide range of cultural knowledge through question and answer formats.
This document provides details about a prelim exam, including that it contains 20 questions worth a total of 25 points. Questions 11-15 are starred and questions 16-20 have two parts each. It then provides the questions and answers for the exam, covering topics like films, music, dances, and more. The questions test knowledge of details from movies, songs, and other cultural works.
This document provides a summary of an event called Qonnoisseur 2013 Finals. It thanks several people for their contributions and outlines the structure of the quiz competition. The quiz included two rounds - one with direct questions and one involving pouncing on questions. Each round consisted of 15 multiple choice questions and points were awarded for correct or pounced answers. Sample questions from each round are provided covering topics like books, films, art, music and more. Scoring guidelines for each round are also listed.
This document describes the rules and questions for 6 rounds of a trivia game show played between teams. Round 1 involves identifying minimalist posters and answering 6 questions correctly. Round 2 has 8 questions on various topics that get passed between teams. Round 3 is about plagiarism in Bollywood music and identifying song samples. Round 4's theme is identified by connecting clues about the Beatles. Round 5 passes non-Indian questions between teams. Round 6's theme is identified by connecting clues across slides.
The document discusses various topics including scat singing in jazz, movie scenes and plot details, urban legends, historical figures and events, and notable people from literature and history. It touches on films like Titanic, Jurassic Park, Rosemary's Baby, and The Pride of Yankees. It also mentions the Lincoln Memorial statue, Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, Lou Gehrig, and Kubla Khan. Several questions are posed and answered about these different topics in 3 sentences or less.
This document provides a series of trivia questions and answers about various topics including sports, music, movies, and history. It tests knowledge about the origins of band names, top songs, famous cricket and baseball events, movie references, Olympic sports, and more. The questions cover identifying people, places, events, and making connections between related topics through images or descriptions.
This document provides information about an upcoming tech quiz competition called Quaestio 2016 hosted by IEM QUIZZARD CLUB. It thanks the sponsors and organizers and lists the question setters. It provides the general rules for the competition and includes sample questions to give a sense of the format and topics that will be covered. The document provides context and builds anticipation for the Quaestio 2016 quiz competition.
X was previously known as ____cities and now as Y. It is a free, for-profit site that derives income from advertising and sold content. Most user-provided text is published under copyleft licenses. It underwent complete rebranding and restructuring to become Y.
Wikia was identified as X and Y.
The document provides clues and questions about various topics like movies, sports figures, and events. Some key details summarized:
1. Clues are provided about cricket player Dean Parma Waugh and his nickname "Korea", being the third Waugh brother.
2. Questions ask to identify the band that played at the London Olympics after being selected by Danny Boyle from 10,000 entries, previously known for the film Thinapayanam soundtrack.
3. A connection is made between winners of the FIFA Puskás Award and cricket, regarding the only Olympic cricket match played in 1900 between France and England.
The document appears to be quiz containing clues and questions about movies, music, sports
Similar to The Not-So-General Quiz by Rohit and Parth (Finals) (20)
The album is Animals by Pink Floyd. The parallel is drawn between its political themes and those of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel Animal Farm.
This document provides the rules and questions for the Freshers' General Quiz 2018 at IIT Kanpur. It contains 20 multiple choice questions testing general knowledge about history, literature, movies, science and more. The questions are marked with clues and hints to help participants arrive at the answers. Correct answers are also provided sequentially at the end.
The document is a transcript from a business quiz competition hosted by IIT Kanpur Quiz Club. It provides the rules and format of the quiz, which includes multiple choice and connect questions across 10 rounds. The questions cover a wide range of topics on business, technology, pop culture and more. The transcript establishes Anshul Roy as the quizmaster and outlines expectations for participants to adhere to his final decisions and not provide non-exact answers.
The document describes the rules and questions for "The Biz-Tech Quiz" hosted by IIT Kanpur Quiz Club quizmaster Anshul Roy. It contains 20 multiple choice questions across various topics like business, technology, entertainment, and history. The rules specify the scoring scheme and that the quizmaster's decisions are final.
1. The document outlines the rules and format for an anime quiz hosted by Tarun Mascarenhas. It includes 10 multiple choice questions about anime references in songs, characters, shows and more.
2. A bonus anime identification round is described where participants must identify 7 anime referenced in clips from Gintama. A written round with pictures to be connected is also outlined.
3. The quiz covers a wide range of anime topics testing participants' knowledge of shows, characters, plot points and references to mythology, games and other media.
The document provides details about an anime quiz including rules, questions, and exchanges sheets. It consists of multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about various anime series covering topics like characters, plots, references between shows. Round formats include bounce and pounce, rapid fire, identifying OSTs, and connect questions involving voice actors. The quiz tests participants' knowledge of both popular and obscure anime titles and trivia.
This document outlines the rules and questions for a trivia quiz organized by Shikhar Shivraj. It consists of 4 rounds:
1) A written round with pun-based questions worth various points.
2) A Connect 4 round where participants must identify themes and entities.
3) A "pounce bounce" round with 10 questions worth points for correct answers.
4) A family-focused round worth 10 points per question plus a 20 point bonus for getting them all right.
The document provides context and clues for each question while maintaining anonymity by using placeholders like "X" instead of direct names or answers. The overall quiz tests a wide range of knowledge through creative puzzles and word
The document describes the origins and development of the reality television show Big Brother. It began as a concept called "De Gouden Kooi" (The Golden Cage) in the Netherlands in 1997. The first season of the show aired in 1999 in the Netherlands. As of 2016, there have been 387 seasons of Big Brother aired in over 54 countries worldwide. The document requests the names "Big Brother" and "Bigg Boss".
This document contains the details of a 25 question quiz being conducted by IIT Kanpur Quiz Club. It includes the names of the quizmasters, rules of the round including scoring for pounces and bounces, and 25 multiple choice questions across a variety of topics including business, technology and current affairs. The questions require identifying companies, products, people and other terms based on clues and descriptions provided in the question.
Organizer Cyrus Gorimar from Opium Events is bringing the rock band Dream Theater to India for a concert in April. Gorimar says he has tried since 2007 to get them to perform in India but it didn't work out until now. Dream Theater is very particular about their sound equipment and are bringing almost 9,000 kilograms of gear for the concert. The only equipment being provided is the PA system and stage.
The ad shows a vintage Sony hi-fi system from 1973. The name of a famous musician has been blanked out. The inscription at the bottom references one of the musician's most famous albums from that year, suggesting it is the name of that musician that has been blanked out. Identifying the musician and album would reveal the name blanked out in the ad.
This quiz covers a wide range of topics related to Indian history, politics, literature and culture. It includes 20 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about important figures like Hemu, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and Indira Gandhi, as well as topics like the Indian calendar, Jallikattu and literary works like Gita Govinda. The questions require identifying people, places, events, works and more based on clues provided in the question stems.
This document contains the rules and questions for a sports quiz called Nihilanth'18. It includes 25 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about various sports, sporting terms, and notable sporting achievements. The questions cover a wide range of sports including cricket, soccer, tennis, cycling, chess, and more. Correct answers are provided for each question.
The document describes the rules and questions for a science quiz. It states that scoring will be standard for the initial question (+20/-10) and partial points will not be given. It also notes that there shall be no "tech" or technology help for contestants. The majority of the document then lists science and history questions along with multiple choice answers about topics like physics, space exploration, elements, and more.
Teddy's Quiz contains 30 multiple choice questions about various topics ranging from films to geography to history. The quiz includes rules for scoring points for correct or incorrect answers, with more points awarded for correct answers on the first question type, "Pounce", compared to the second question type, "Bounce".
The document provides questions for a quiz competition with the following key details:
- It is a TV and pop culture quiz with 18 preliminary questions and 8 teams qualifying for the main round.
- Questions cover topics like The Witcher TV show, literature allusions in TV, music identification, American politics, and TV shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
- Instructions direct participants to subsequent slides for images, videos or further context to answer questions.
The document describes the prelims round of a quiz competition hosted by IIT Kanpur Quiz Club. It provides the rules for the 15 question prelims round, including that there are no negative marks, the top 8 teams will qualify for finals, and the last 5 questions are star-marked. It then presents the first 15 multiple choice questions and answers in the competition.
Barbie Movie Review - The Astras.pdffffftheastras43
Barbie Movie Review has gotten brilliant surveys for its fun and creative story. Coordinated by Greta Gerwig, it stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Insight. Critics adore its perky humor, dynamic visuals, and intelligent take on the notorious doll's world. It's lauded for being engaging for both kids and grown-ups. The Astras profoundly prescribes observing the Barbie Review for a delightful and colorful cinematic involvement.https://theastras.com/hca-member-gradebooks/hca-gradebook-barbie/
_7 OTT App Builders to Support the Development of Your Video Applications_.pdfMega P
Due to their ability to produce engaging content more quickly, over-the-top (OTT) app builders have made the process of creating video applications more accessible. The invitation to explore these platforms emphasizes how over-the-top (OTT) applications hold the potential to transform digital entertainment.
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Introduction
In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
Dwayne Johnson: From Wrestling Royalty to Hollywood Superstar
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
Before entering the world of professional wrestling. Johnson had aspirations of becoming a professional football player. He played college football at the University of Miami. where he was part of a national championship team. But, injuries curtailed his football career, leading him to follow in his family's footsteps and enter the wrestling ring.
Career Milestones
Orpah Winfrey: The Queen of All Media
Winfrey's career breakthrough came in 1986 when she launched "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The show became a cultural phenomenon. drawing millions of viewers daily and earning many awards. Winfrey's empathetic and candid interviewing style resonated with audiences. helping her tackle diverse and often challenging topics.
Beyond her talk show, Winfrey expanded her empire to include the creation of Harpo Productions. a multimedia production company. She also launched "O, The Oprah Magazine" and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, further solidifying her status as a media mogul.
Dwayne Johnson: From The Ring to The Big Screen
Dwayne Johnson's wrestling career took off in the late 1990s. when he became one of the most charismatic and popular figures in WWE. His larger-than-life persona and catchphrases endeared him to fans. making him a household name. But, Johnson had ambitions beyond the wrestling ring.
In the early 20
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The Unbelievable Tale of Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping: A Riveting Sagagreendigital
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The notion of Dwayne Johnson kidnapping seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, known for his larger-than-life persona, immense popularity. and action-packed filmography, is the last person anyone would envision being a victim of kidnapping. Yet, the bizarre and riveting tale of such an incident, filled with twists and turns. has captured the imagination of many. In this article, we delve into the intricate details of this astonishing event. exploring every aspect, from the dramatic rescue operation to the aftermath and the lessons learned.
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
The Immediate Aftermath
The immediate aftermath of the Dwayne Johnson kidnappin
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6. Adaptations of Brontë Sisters’ works
• Sangdil – Jane Eyre
• Dil Diya Dard Liya – Wuthering Heights
7. 2. ID.
• _____ was a keen footballer, having played for Scottish junior football
club Bonnyrigg Rose in his younger days. He was offered a trial with
East Fife during their golden era. While on tour with South Pacific (A
musical in which he had a small part as one of the Seabees chorus
boys), he played in a football match against a local team that Matt
Busby, manager of Manchester United, happened to be scouting.
According to reports, Busby was impressed with his physical prowess
and offered him a contract worth £25 a week immediately after the
game.
10. 3. The School of Athens, is one of the most famous frescoes by the Italian
Renaissance artist Raphael. It was painted between 1509 and 1510 as a part
of Raphael's commission to decorate with frescoes the rooms now known as
the Stanze di Raffaello, in the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. The picture has
long been seen as "Raphael's masterpiece and the perfect embodiment of
the classical spirit of the High Renaissance.
13. Diogenes the Cynic
When Alexander the great addressed him with greetings, and asked if
he wanted anything:
Diogenes: "Yes, stand a little out of my sun."
14. 4.Show Me The Way
• The X is a nightclub franchise in the USA that is known for
launching the careers of various musicians including Bruce
Springfield, The Byrds, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of
Invention etc. The Doors performed there until they were
fired for the Oedipal section in ‘The End.’ It was also one of
the centers for the ‘66 Sunset Strip police Riots. Go-go
dancing found its origin there in the 60s.
X?
15.
16. • Whiskey a go-go, or as they call it in songs whisky bar, for
what it’s worth.
17. 5. Under the spreading Chestnut tree
• “Take the word 'X', a corruption of the Hindustani Word 'Y'. A
vile and unforgivable insult in India, this word is a piece of
gentle badinage in England. I have even seen it in a school
textbook; it was in one of Aristophanes' plays, and the
annotator suggested it as a rendering of some gibberish spoken
by a Persian ambassador.”- George Orwell.
X?
23. 7. The Art form that can’t be
commercialized.
• X left a legacy to chess in the
form of an enigmatic endgame
problem he composed in 1943.
• Grandmasters and endgame
specialists have since grappled
with the problem, with most
concluding that there is no
solution. X?
26. 8. Oh, it’s a different star.
The symbol was introduced in Greece as a regional symbol and popular
imagery from the mid-1980s and, after 1991, increasingly so in many new
contexts in Greece. It was depicted on the obverse of the Greek 100 drachmas
coin of 1990-2001, and appeared on the arm patches of police in Athens.
So, when X tried to use the symbol on their flag a legal battle ensued. The
symbol was removed from the flag of the X as part of an agreement to
establish diplomatic and economic relations between the two sides. The
current flag of X contains a stylized version of the same.
Give me either the symbol, or X, the country.
29. 9.
• In the context of Football records in England, which club has the
“honor” of holding both these records:
• Most wins in a season: 33, Doncaster Rovers (Third Division
North, 1946–47; final record P42 W33 D6 L3)
• Fewest points in a season: 8, Doncaster Rovers (Second
Division, 1904–05)
32. 10. Creative juices might be useful here.
• The White piece with a triangle
on it, is currently in a state of
__X__ analogous to check in
Chess.
• What is this state called in the
lingo of Go ?
35. 11. Name the Movie.
• All of you probably know that Batman’s parents were murdered after
leaving a theatre. But few would remember the name of the movie
they were watching prior to being killed.
38. 12. Anonymity in the world of men is better than fame in
heaven
• In Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami, what cultural
movement does Miu confuse the word Sputnik with?
44. 14. Chesthair Mctrucksweat
• Bren- Singer; good at being short
• Simmer – Bassist; good at being bald
• Lennox – Lead Guitarist; good at being tall
• Bovril – Drummer; good at drums
• Character bios of which band?
47. 15. You can melt down all the medals and cups I have and they
wouldn't be a plating on the twenty-four karat friendship that I felt
• ID the gentlemen in
the photograph.
58. Show Within a Show
• Tool Time: Home Improvement
• MILF Island: 30 Rock
• The Scary Door: Futurama
• Bitch Hunter: 30 Rock
• The Terrance and Phillip Show :South Park
• Handi Quacks: Family Guy
• Itchy and Scratchy: The Simpsons
• Inspector Spacetime: Community
59. Written + MegaConnect
Keeping writing them down, Pounce only for Connect
+10 for each correct answer
Connect:
+40/-20
+30/-15
+20/-10
+10/-5
+5/0
60. Give the movie.
• Madonna - who is the main topic of the opening conversation in this
movie - really liked the film but refuted ___X___'s interpretation of
her song 'Like a Virgin'. She gave him a copy of her 'Erotica'
album, signed "To __X__. It's not about dick, it's about love.
Madonna."
• Hint: The title of this movie apparently comes from a person
mishearing the title of a certain Louis Malle movie and responding: "I
don't want to see no _____!"
64. Find A.
• During the late 30s and early 40s ___A___ was one of the few European
scientists who decided to stay in his homeland of Germany. Unfortunately
for the allied forces, and for ___A___ himself, he was considered by his
colleagues to be the preeminent mind on nuclear fission.
• The OSS ( precursor of the CIA) sent former Boston Red Sox catcher
___X___ to find out what ___A___ was up to. They gave ___X___ a
rudimentary education on nuclear physics and a list of keywords and
phrases to pay attention to and sent him on his way. A symposium was
arranged in Zurich and ___A___ was invited to attend as a guest speaker. If
any of those keywords or phrases that ___X___ learned were said at the
speech, indicating that ___A___ was working on an atomic bomb, ___X’s
orders were to kill ___A___ right then and there. Luckily for both scientist
and spy, ___A’s speech was not about atomic weaponry. It was also in
German, which ___X___ knew how to speak, but probably had a hard time
understanding physics in.
65. X = ?
• Badfinger were a British rock band that originally consisted of Pete Ham, Mike Gibbins, Tom Evans
and Joey Molland. Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come and
Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and
"____X____". The band became embroiled in the chaos of Apple Records' dissolution following
the break up of the Beatles. They signed to Warner Bros., but their manager's financial
machinations resulted in a lawsuit by Warner over missing money. Warner's consequent
withdrawal from market of the 1974 album, Wish You Were Here (seven weeks after its release),
cut off the band's income. Three days before his 28th birthday, on 24 April 1975, Pete Ham
committed suicide by hanging himself. Surviving members struggled to rebuild their personal and
professional lives and On 19 November 1983, Tom Evans also took his own life by hanging.
• Pete Ham wrote the song ____X____ about a woman named Dixie Armstrong, whom he had
dated during Badfinger's last US tour.
66.
67. X = ?
• Badfinger were a British rock band that originally consisted of Pete Ham, Mike Gibbins, Tom Evans
and Joey Molland. Badfinger had four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come and
Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day", and
"____X____". The band became embroiled in the chaos of Apple Records' dissolution following
the break up of the Beatles. They signed to Warner Bros., but their manager's financial
machinations resulted in a lawsuit by Warner over missing money. Warner's consequent
withdrawal from market of the 1974 album, Wish You Were Here (seven weeks after its release),
cut off the band's income. Three days before his 28th birthday, on 24 April 1975, Pete Ham
committed suicide by hanging himself. Surviving members struggled to rebuild their personal and
professional lives and On 19 November 1983, Tom Evans also took his own life by hanging.
• Pete Ham wrote the song ____X____ about a woman named Dixie Armstrong, whom he had
dated during Badfinger's last US tour.
69. Find A.
• During the late 30s and early 40s ___A___ was one of the few European
scientists who decided to stay in his homeland of Germany. Unfortunately
for the allied forces, and for ___A___ himself, he was considered by his
colleagues to be the preeminent mind on nuclear fission.
• The OSS ( precursor of the CIA) sent former Boston Red Sox catcher
___X___ to find out what ___A___ was up to. They gave ___X___ a
rudimentary education on nuclear physics and a list of keywords and
phrases to pay attention to and sent him on his way. A symposium was
arranged in Zurich and ___A___ was invited to attend as a guest speaker. If
any of those keywords or phrases that ___X___ learned were said at the
speech, indicating that ___A___ was working on an atomic bomb, ___X’s
orders were to kill ___A___ right then and there. Luckily for both scientist
and spy, ___A’s speech was not about atomic weaponry. It was also in
German, which ___X___ knew how to speak, but probably had a hard time
understanding physics in.
73. Name the missing GM brand
• Cadillac
• LaSalle
• Buick
• Marquette
• Viking
• Oldsmobile
• Oakland
•Pontiac
• Chevrolet
74. Give the movie.
• Madonna - who is the main topic of the opening conversation in this
movie - really liked the film but refuted ___X___'s interpretation of
her song 'Like a Virgin'. She gave him a copy of her 'Erotica'
album, signed "To __X__. It's not about dick, it's about love.
Madonna."
• Hint: The title of this movie apparently comes from a person
mishearing the title of a certain Louis Malle movie and responding: "I
don't want to see no _____!"
85. Real/Legendary people countries are
named for.
• Jesus (El Salvador) and Bharata(India)
• Solomon (Islands) and Lech(Lechia or Poland), Čech (Czech Republic),
and Rus (Ruthenia a.k.a. Russia, Belarus and Ukraine)
• Ériu(Ireland) and Jacob(Israel)
• Maurice of Nassau(Mauritius) and Chin Shi Huangdi ( China )
• Cecil Rhodes (Rhodesia) and Philip II of Spain (Philippines)
• Christopher Columbus(Columbia) and Simon Bolivar (Bolivia)
• Amerigo Vespucci
87. 1. You Know it !!!
• In the 1820s ________ calculated that an object the size of the
Earth, and at its distance from the Sun, should be considerably colder
than the planet actually is if warmed by only the effects of incoming
solar radiation. He examined various possible sources of the
additional observed heat in articles published in 1824 and 1827.
While he ultimately suggested that interstellar radiation might be
responsible for a large portion of the additional warmth, ________'s
consideration of the possibility that the Earth's atmosphere might act
as an insulator of some kind is widely recognized as the first proposal
of what is now known as the greenhouse effect
90. 2. If looks could kill.
• These types of walls are typically
found in formal gardens of great
English Country houses.
• The main purpose is to ensure
that animals are keep out while
the view of the rolling gardens is
not spoilt.
• They are named for the reaction
people have on discovering such
a wall for the first time.
95. Barua
• Ahom Army Military designations ?
• 100 Men: Saikia
• 1000 Men: Hazarika
96. 4. Name this holiday.
• In the narrative of the Exodus, the Bible tells that God helped the
Children of Israel escape from their slavery in Egypt by inflicting ten
plagues upon the ancient Egyptians before the Pharaoh would release
his Israelite slaves; the tenth and worst of the plagues was the death
of the Egyptian first-born.
• The Israelites were instructed to mark the doorposts of their homes
with the blood of a slaughtered spring lamb and, upon seeing
this, the spirit of the Lord knew no to harm the first-born in these
homes, hence the name of the holiday.
102. 6. Raphael Again !
• A _____ (from the Italian and Dutch meaning strong, heavy paper or
pasteboard) is a full-size drawing made on sturdy paper as a study or
modello for a painting, stained glass or tapestry.
• _____s were typically used in the production of frescoes, to accurately link
the component parts of the composition when painted on damp plaster
over a series of days (giornate). Such _____s often have pinpricks along the
outlines of the design; a bag of soot was then patted or "pounced" over the
_____, held against the wall to leave black dots on the plaster
("pouncing"). Tapestry _____s, usually coloured, were followed by eye by
the weavers on the loom.
• _____s by painters, such as the Raphael _____s in London and examples by
Leonardo da Vinci, are highly prized in their own right.
108. 8. Mend your speech a little, Lest you may mar your
fortunes.
Writing a X's absurd,
Line one and line five rhyme in word,
And just as you've reckoned
They rhyme with the second;
The fourth line must rhyme with the third.
Give me X, which is also what these short, nonsensical
poems, popularized by Edward Lear are known as.
111. 9. Gorgeousness and gorgeousity made
flesh.
• Beethoven was the foremost, Schubert, Dvořák, Spohr,
Bruckner and Vaughan Williams couldn’t survive it either.
• Gustav Mahler was sure he would, but in the end he too
gave in.
• To what do all these composers, allegedly, owe their death
to?
114. 10. Sigh, Y, nostalgia!
• Introduced by X Laboratories, with trade-name Delysid, as a drug with
various psychiatric uses in 1947, Y quickly became a therapeutic agent
that appeared to show great promise. In the 1950s, officials at the U.S.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) thought the drug might be applicable to
mind control and chemical warfare; the agency's MKULTRA research
program propagated the drug among young servicemen and students.
The subsequent recreational use of the drug by youth culture in the
Western world during the 1960s led to a political firestorm that resulted
in its prohibition.
• Now known as something else, X provided for some healthy candies in
our childhood and probably does still.
117. 11. Happiness? I’ll take four.
• As President, John Tyler opposed the Whig platform and vetoed
several Whig party proposals. As a result, most of his cabinet
resigned, and the Whigs, dubbing him X, expelled him from the
party. He sought election to a full term, but he had alienated
both Whigs and Democrats and his efforts to form a new party
came to nothing.
• What was the nickname bestowed upon him as a reference to
his having become President, not through election, but by the
accidental circumstances regarding his nomination and
Harrison's death?
120. 12. Liverpool spoof question of the
day
• Which player holds the record for the shortest appearance
for England, an entire length of two minutes? A name you
would associate with a certain ‘King of R&B’(sic).
123. 13. California Sunlight, sweet Calcutta
rain.
Connect:
Rudolf Koch’s Book of signs containing a triquetra.
Borromean Rings.
The Mu civilization.
Symbol for Saturn – this comprises another meaning that only
two people in history have known, one of which has forgotten.
129. 15. Springtime with Hitler
After 33 previews, the original Broadway production opened at
the St. James Theatre on April 19, 2001, starring Nathan Lane and
Matthew Broderick, and ran for 2,502 performances, winning a
record-breaking 12 Tony Awards. It spawned a successful London
outing running for just over two years, US national tours, many
renditions worldwide and a 2005 film version.
In the most obvious manner possible, it caught the eyes of Ronnie
Screwvala, who cast Kunal Khemu and Paresh Rawal as the
protagonists. It has the record of winning the most number of
Tony awards.
Name this musical which shares its name with the ‘68 film it is
based on.
132. 16. Ole Neil/Neil Young
There is a semi-hidden vocal line in the second verse. In the left
channel, you can hear the phrase "Southern Man" being sung lightly.This
was producer Al Kooper doing a Neil Young impression and was just
another incident of the band members messing around in the studio while
being recorded. According to Leon Wilkeson, it was Kooper's idea to
continue and echo the lines from "Southern Man" after each of X’s lines.
"Better...keep your head"..."Don't forget what your / good book says", etc.
But X insisted that Kooper remove it, not wanting to plagiarize or upset
Young. Kooper left the one line barely audible in the left channel.