Wednesday night at Time Rift packed the house for another round of trivia, and this one was a full-on trip through pop culture history. Four categories, twenty questions each, and a whole lot of yelling answers across the floor. We covered the longest-running family in television with The Simpsons, traveled through time and space with Doctor Who, rolled back the clock to Saturday Morning Cartoons, and capped it off with a neon-soaked dive into the 1980s.
Some of you crushed it. Some of you learned that knowing Homer’s middle name is apparently not common knowledge. Either way, here’s the full rundown of what went down at this week’s Trivia Night.
The Simpsons Trivia Recap
Thirty-plus seasons. Hundreds of characters. One yellow family that has somehow been on the air longer than most of you have been alive. The Simpsons gave us Moe’s Tavern, Kwik-E-Mart, and enough quotable one-liners to fill a Wednesday night. This round separated the casual fans from the people who actually know Homer’s middle name. So grab a Duff and let’s see how you did. D’oh or no D’oh?
Q1: In the opening sequence, homer accidentally gets a glowing rod of nuclear fuel lodged where?
A1: Back of his shirt
Q2: One of the characters real name is Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky, what does he go by in public?
A2: Krusty the Clown
Q3: What word or phrase does Homer often say when he realizes something bad happened?
A3: D’oh!
Q4: What is the full name of Homer Simpson’s father?
A4: Abraham Jebediah Simpson
Q5: What is Seymour Skinner’s job?
A5: Principle
Q6: In ‘You Only Move Twice’, Homer works for a supervillain. What is that villain’s name?
A6: Hank Scorpio
Q7: What fictional TV show do the Simpsons watch that feature a much more violent version of Tom & Jerry?
A7: Itchy and Scratchy
Q8: What is the name of the bar Homer frequents in Springfield?
A8: Moe’s Tavern
Q9: What sort of animal is Santa’s Little Helper?
A9: Dog
Q10: What is the name of Bart’s best friend?
A10: Millhouse
Q11: What is the name of the Simpsons’highly religious next-door neighbor?
A11: Ned Flanders
Q12: Who is the usual recipient of Bart’s prank phone calls?
A12: Moe
Q13: What instrument does Lisa Simpson play?
A13: Saxophone
Q14: Who is Mr. Burns number one employee?
A14: Smithers
Q15: What brand of beer does Homer prefer?
A15: Duff Beer
Q16: What is the name of Springfield’s crooked mayor?
A16: Joe Quimby
Q17: What is the name of the shop owned by Apu?
A17: Kwik-E-Mart
Q18: Clancy Wiggum is head of what branch of government in Springfield?
A18: The police
Q19: Who does Principle Skinner live with?
A19: His Mother
Q20: Which futuristic cartoon series had a cross-over episode with the Simpsons?
A20: Futurama
Doctor Who Trivia Recap
More than sixty years of running down corridors, hiding behind sofas, and a blue box that’s bigger on the inside. Doctor Who has outlasted regenerations, cancellations, and more than a few questionable special effects. This round dug into Daleks and Davros, weeping angels and the war that nearly ended Gallifrey. If you knew your Chameleon Circuit from your sonic screwdriver, you were in good shape. If not, well, don’t blink. Geronimo.
Q1: What is the name of the mad scientist from Skaro that created the Daleks?
A1: Davros
Q2: Who said the following line: “The point is that one must rule or serve – that’s a basic law of life!”
A2: The Master
Q3: In the classic series, what type of metal were the Cybermen vulnerable to?
A3: Gold
Q4: The great time war was fought between the Time Lords and what other species?
A4: The Daleks
Q5: The Doctor actually travelled with two different medical doctors at different times. Name at least one of them.
A5: Harry Sullivan, Martha Jones
Q6: Who said the following line “You know, just once I’d like to meet an alien menace that wasn’t immune to bullets!”
A6: Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
Q7: The Tardis always materializes as a police box. This is due to the malfunction of a specific component, what is it called?
A7: Chameleon Circuit
Q8: The Doctor is famous for carrying around a certain type of candy and offering it to people, what kind of candy is it?
A8: Jelly Babies
Q9: Which character looked into the Time Vortex and became the Bad wolf?
A9: Rose Tyler
Q10: Clara Oswald was known by what nickname for frequently appearing in different times?
A10: The Impossible Girl
Q11: What word does the Ninth Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston like to use when he is astonished by something?
A11: Fantastic
Q12: Which species did the Daleks claim they could defeat with a single Dalek?
A12: The Cybermen
Q13: Which president of Gallifrey betrayed his people in an attempt to become immortal and rule forever?
A13: Borusa
Q14: What word do the Daleks like to say when they are about to kill somebody?
A14: Exterminate
Q15: Who did Harold Saxon turn out to be?
A15: The Master
Q16: Captain Jack Harkness was in charge of what earth organization that dealt with alien menaces?
A16: Torchwood
Q17: When dealing with the Weeping Angels, what is the one thing you aren’t supposed to do?
A17: Blink
Q18: What planet do the cybermen originate from?
A18: Mondas
Q19: The Doctor left his robot dog companion K9 in the care of what human?
A19: Sarah Jane Smith
Q20: What warrior species has a large head, travel in spherical ships, and are vulnerable to impacts on a port on the back of their neck?
A20: The Sontarans
Saturday Morning Cartoons Trivia Recap
Before streaming, before on-demand, before you could watch anything anytime you wanted, there was Saturday morning. A bowl of sugar cereal, pajamas, and a few precious hours of He-Man, Transformers, and Scooby-Doo before mom made you go outside. This round was a straight shot of nostalgia for anyone who ever yelled “by the power of Grayskull” at a plastic sword. Autobots, roll out.
Q1: Fill in the blank: When He-Man raises his sword, he says “By the power of ______”
A1: Greyskull
Q2: In GI Joe, what was the name of the enemy organization?
A2: Cobra
Q3: Where do the Care Bears live?
A3: Care-a-lot
Q4: In what pre-historic town do the Flintstones live?
A4: Bedrock
Q5: What is the name of the Flintstones’ pet dinosaur?
A5: Dino
Q6: What is the name of the Jetsons’ robot maid?
A6: Rosie
Q7: Where does George Jetson work?
A7: Spacely Sprockets
Q8: In Scooby Do.. What is the name of the vehicle they drive?
A8: The Mystery Machine
Q9: In Alvin and the Chipmunks, what color sweater does Alvin wear?
A9: Red
Q10: In the Transformers, who is the heroic leader of the Autobots?
A10: Optimus Prime
Q11: What is the name of Inspector Gadget’s niece?
A11: Penny
Q12: In the looney tunes world, who was the manufacturer of most of the explosives and weapons?
A12: ACME
Q13: What was the name of the evil wizard who was always hunting the Smurfs?
A13: Gargamel
Q14: What was the name of the big dog on Tom & Jerry?
A14: Spike
Q15: What was He-Man’s real name when not in battle?
A15: Prince Adam
Q16: He-Man had a twin sister. What was her name?
A16: She-Ra or Adora
Q17: There were two cartoons that were originally made for adult audiences but ended up being played for kids on Saturday morning. Name at least one.
A17: The Jetsons, Flintstones
Q18: Strawberry Shortcake had two beloved pets. Name at least one of them.
A18: Custard / Pupcake
Q19: What was the name of the cartoon involving a very rich and powerful duck and his 3 nephews?
A19: Ducktales
Q20: What was the name of the cartoon involving a detective who had a number of electronic devices implanted into his body?
A20: Inspector Gadget
1980s Trivia Recap
The decade that gave us MTV, big hair, Cabbage Patch Kids, and a soda so bad they had to bring the old one back. The 80s were loud, neon, and wonderfully weird. This round covered everything from Reagan to Run-DMC’s era, from KITT to New Coke. If you survived signing up for twelve cassettes from Columbia House for a penny, you were built for this one. Where’s the beef? Right here.
Q1: What computer system did Apple famously introduce with a Super Bowl ad in 1984?
A1: Macintosh
Q2: Which candidate did Ronald Reagan defeat in the 1984 presidential election?
A2: Walter Mondale
Q3: What was the best-selling toy of Christmas 1983, causing a nationwide frenzy and leading fights in stores over shortages?
A3: Cabbage Patch Kids
Q4: Fred Flintstone was the mascot of two different edible items targeted at children. Name at least one.
A4: Flintstone Vitamins, Fruity Pebbles
Q5: What pop duo sang ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ in 1984?
A5: Wham!
Q6: If a limousine rolls down its window and asks another limousine for some mustard, what brand do they want?
A6: Grey Poupon
Q7: What was the name of the mail order company that would let you get 12 music albums for a penny if you signed up for their service?
A7: Columbia House
Q8: Back in the 1980s all kids’ cereals came with what inside the box?
A8: A toy
Q9: What was the name of the bar where everybody knows your name?
A9: Cheers
Q10: The Nintendo entertainment system was the most popular game console of the mid 1980s… But what was it’s #1 rival?
A10: Sega Master System / Sega Genesis
Q11: From what show comes the catch phrase “What you talking about Willis?”
A11: Diff’rent Strokes
Q12: What was the name of the cable TV channel that featured mostly music videos?
A12: MTV
Q13: What was the name of the popular TV sitcom where 4 older ladies moved in together.
A13: Golden Girls
Q14: Coca-cola decided to change the formula and rebrand their flagship soda. What did they end up calling it?
A14: New Coke
Q15: What pop star released an Album titled “Thriller” in 1982?
A15: Michael Jackson
Q16: Which Swiss accessory brand made plastic colorful watches into a fashion must-have?
A16: Swatch
Q17: What year did the Berlin Wall come down?
A17: 1989
Q18: What was the name of the TV sitcom where a wealthy female advertising executive hires a male housekeeper, mixing up the traditional roles?
A18: Who’s the Boss?
Q19: Knight Rider: KITT was the intelligent car driven by Michael Knight, however there was an evil version of KITT, what was its name?
A19: KARR
Q20: A movie came out in 1984 depicting A group of bullied outcasts and nerds at Adams College, who resolve to fight back for their peace and self-respect.
A20: Revenge of the Nerds
That wraps another Trivia Night at Time Rift. Whether you walked away a champion or just walked away with a good buzz and a few new useless facts, you showed up and that’s what counts. Big thanks to everyone who came out, brought their A-game, and argued with us over technicalities.
Trivia Night runs every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. New topics, new questions, and the same competitive chaos every week. Round up your smartest friends, grab a table, and come prove you’ve got what it takes. We’ll see you next Wednesday.stions ready. All that’s missing is you!
