2017
Theme: Trivia Storm: 50 Hours of Torrential Trivia, 2017
Theme: Trivia Storm: 50 Hours of Torrential Trivia
February 17-19, 2017
Winning Teams:
1. It Just Doesn't Matter
2. Stefan's Dream XVIII: Cumulostefanus
3. Meyer Meyer Pants on Fire
4. Sigma Phi Nothing
5. What Would Learned Pigs and Scooby Doo?
Trivia Facts:
- During Hour 24, KVSC was off air for 15 minutes as it experienced technical difficulties
- The number one tweet at the awards ceremony was "@kvsc881fm Have you tried turning it off and on again? #TriviaWeekend"
- The poster included a hidden panda, a goat, and a flying cow in the design
Memorable Quotes:
~ "There will be strongly worded letters to each and every one of you to about the difference between a section and a column. You know who you are," winning team member to question writers
~ "No sound is still a sound alternative," best meme at the award ceremony
Questions from the 2017 Contest:
Question: In what county does the fictional city of Pilgrim Hill, Massachusetts reside? (20 pt.)
Answer: Honeysuckle (County)
Question: We are on the Oregon Trail. Many pioneers carved their names in Independence Rock. This is located near what city and state? (10 pt.)
Answer: Casper, Wyoming
Question: The movies "Boogie Nights" and "13 Going on 30" were made in different decades but they both shared one song. Please give us the name of the artist who sang the song. (15 pt.)
Answer: Rick Springfield
Question: This meteorological minded alumnus of St. Cloud State leads the nation's efforts to predict heavy rain, snow and hazardous weather up to a week in advance for the entire nation. Who is this esteemed alumnus of SCSU, and what agency does he direct? (30 pt.)
Answer: David Novak, National Oceanic (and) Atmospheris Administration Weather Prediction Center
Question: According to the marquee, what is the name of the movie being shown at the big screen Garry Theatre located just down the street from VFW post 16251? (60 pt.)
Answer: Snake River
Question: What is the last name of the other Kermit who appeared on Seasame Street? (20 pt.)
Answer: Love