Another Wednesday, another packed house at Time Rift for Trivia Night. This week we bounced from the coffee shops of Manhattan to the far reaches of the Spaceball galaxy, with a detour through interdimensional cable along the way. Friends, Rick & Morty, Spaceballs, and our weekly Name That Movie finale gave every team a shot to shine and plenty of chances to faceplant. Some of you knew Pizza the Hut by name, and some of you are still arguing about whether Ross and Rachel were on a break. Here’s the full rundown of how it all went down.
Friends Trivia Recap
We kicked things off with Friends, because nothing says trivia night like arguing over whether Ross and Rachel were actually on a break. This round had everything: Smelly Cat, that monkey nobody asked for, and the deep cut about Phoebe’s twin sister that separated the casual viewers from the people who have clearly watched all ten seasons four times. If your team blanked on Joey’s spinoff, don’t worry, so did most of America when it aired. Here’s how round one went down.
Q1: What is Ross Geller’s profession?
A1: Paleontologist
Q2: What city does the show take place in?
A2: New York / Manhattan
Q3: What is the name of Phoebe’s most famous song?
A3: “Smelly Cat.”
Q4: What is Joey Tribbiani’s catchphrase?
A4: “How you doin’?”
Q5: Which friend worked as a chef?
A5: Monica Geller
Q6: Which friend was left at the altar by Barry?
A6: Rachel Green
Q7: Which friend was a masseuse?
A7: Phoebe Buffay
Q8: What was the name of Ross’s pet monkey?
A8: Marcel
Q9: What is the name of Rachel and Ross’s daughter?
A9: Emma
Q10: Which friend is known for being extremely competitive?
A10: Monica
Q11: What city does Ross almost move to with Emily after their wedding?
A11: London
Q12: What family member does Ross attempt to make out with?
A12: His cousin
Q13: Which Friends character is known for saying the following line “We were on a break “
A13: Ross
Q14: The show Friends is also canonically linked with another show that aired around the same time, also starring Lisa Kudrow playing Phoebe’s twin sister Ursula. What was the TV series?
A14: Mad About You
Q15: In 1994, NBC made a city wide blackout part of the plots of 3 different TV series, linking them all to the same universe. Friends was one, name at least one other.
A15: Mad About You, Madman of the People
Q16: What instrument does Phoebe often play?
A16: Guitar
Q17: Which Friends character is known for saying the following line “I’m hopeless and awkward and desperate for love!”
A17: Chandler
Q18: Which character doesn’t like dogs?
A18: Ross
Q19: How many times has Ross been married?
A19: 3
Q20: After the series ended, one of the characters received their own spinoff TV show that lasted 2 seasons, which character was it?
A20: Joey
Rick & Morty Trivia Recap
From the comfort of New York friendships straight into interdimensional chaos. Round two was Rick & Morty, where knowing your portal gun from your plumbus actually pays off. We had Szechuan sauce, Mr. Meeseeks, and the cat that nobody talks about. If your team got the Gazorpazorp question right, congratulations, you have either watched too much TV or not enough, and honestly we can’t tell which. Wubba lubba dub dub, here are the answers.
Q1: What device does Rick use to travel between dimensions?
A1: Portal Gun
Q2: What fast-food chain once offered the special Szechuan Sauce that Rick is obsessed with?
A2: McDonald’s
Q3: What is the name of the girl that Morty obsesses over most of the show?
A3: Jessica
Q4: What is the name of the blue creatures that pop into existence to serve, then pop back out again?
A4: Mr. Meeseeks
Q5: What is the name of Rick’s hive-mind ex-girlfriend?
A5: Unity
Q6: What color are Rick’s portals?
A6: Green
Q7: What is the name of Morty’s older sister?
A7: Summer
Q8: What is the name of Rick’s alien friend who is part bird?
A8: Birdperson
Q9: What is the name of the theme park built inside a homeless man?
A9: Anatomy Park
Q10: Who or what was responsible for knocking pickle rick off the workbench, spawning a whole series of events?
A10: A cat
Q11: What is the name of the interdimensional city inhabited only by various Ricks and Mortys from various dimensions?
A11: Citadel of Ricks
Q12: Which character briefly owned a sex robot named Gwendoline?
A12: Morty
Q13: Summer’s boss at “Needful Things”, named Mr needful turns out to actually be who?
A13: The Devil
Q14: On planet Gazorpazorp, Rick is sentenced to death for making the sound of which we do not speak. Why do they consider the sound unspeakable?
A14: It does not exist
Q15: When Rick tells his butter-getting robot that its purpose is to get butter, what is the robot’s response?
A15: Oh, My God!
Q16: From which specific dimension does the original Rick Sanchez (Rick C-137) originate?
A16: C-137
Q17: Morty temporarily makes friends with an intelligent cloud of gas. What name is given to the cloud by Rick?
A17: Fart
Q18: The Smith family home is invaded by mind parasites who induce them to have false memories. What was the name of the character Beth shoots, believing him to be a parasite?
A18: Mr. Poopy Butthole
Q19: A massive alien head appears over the Earth, causing global disasters, which demands a musical performance by saying what phrase?
A19: “Show me what you got?”
Q20: Rick and Morty land on a planet where one of the locals informs them that for one night a year, they have an event in which people can murder each other without consequence that they call what?
A20: The Purge
Spaceballs Trivia Recap
May the Schwartz be with you, because round three went full Spaceballs. This is the kind of round where the people who have watched it a hundred times absolutely demolish everyone else, and the people who have never seen it sit there wondering why a gangster named Pizza the Hut exists. We covered ludicrous speed, raspberry jam, and the combination an idiot would have on his luggage. If you nailed the unlisted wall question, your team has excellent taste. Here’s the rundown.
Q1: If you stop at a diner and are offered the “Space Soup” or the “Space Special,” which one should you order?
A1: Soup
Q2: Which character said the following line “What the hell, it works on Star Trek.”
A2: President Scroob
Q3: What speed does Dark Helmet order the ship to go in order to catch Lonestar.
A3: Ludicrous Speed
Q4: Where did Yogurt find the ring of the Schwartz?
A4: Crackerjack box
Q5: What flavor of jam does Lonestar use against Dark Helmet’s radar?
A5: Raspberry
Q6: Complete the following line: “I am your father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former _______”
A6: Roommate
Q7: What was the name of the prince that Vespa was originally going to marry?
A7: Prince Vallium
Q8: What was the name of the large ship used by the space balls?
A8: Space Ball One
Q9: When President Scroob was beamed to the bridge, what part of his body ended up backwards?
A9: His head
Q10: What sort of alarm is built into Dot Matrix, that stops Lonestar from making out with Vespa?
A10: Virgin alarm
Q11: Which character said the following line “I told you to never call me on this wall, this is an unlisted wall!”
A11: President Scroob
Q12: What was the pass code to the Drudia air shield?
A12: 12345
Q13: What did the notorious gangster Pizza the Hut eat that ended up killing him?
A13: Himself
Q14: How many Spacebucks did King Roland agree to pay Lonestar to rescue his daughter?
A14: One Million
Q15: What does Yogurt give Lonestar when they part ways?
A15: A fortune cookie
Q16: Which character said “I don’t have to put up with this, I’m rich!”
A16: Princess Vespa
Q17: What was Doctor Schlotkins going to give Vespa back if King Roland didn’t cooperate?
A17: Her old nose
Q18: Princess Vespa hates guns, until she gets shot in what body part?
A18: Her hair
Q19: What brand of car does Princess Vespa drive?
A19: Mercedez
Q20: What embarrassing thing was Dark Helmet caught playing with when Colonel Sandurz barges in?
A20: Dolls
Name that Movie Trivia Recap
The closer is always Name That Movie, where we give you a year and a synopsis and watch your team slowly realize they’ve definitely seen this one but cannot for the life of them remember the title. This week ran the gamut from killer supercomputers to a robot named Johnny 5 to Tom Hanks waking up in a grown man’s body. We threw in some deep cuts too, so if your team landed Colossus or The Frighteners, take a bow. Lights up, here are the answers.
Q1: 1993 – A respected doctor is wrongly accused of murdering his wife and escapes custody to find the real killer while being relentlessly pursued by a determined U.S. Marshal. Starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones.
A1: The Fugitive
Q2: 2012 – A video game villain who exists in a game called Fix It Felix jr, grows tired of always being the bad guy and sets out to earn a hero’s medal, causing chaos across multiple arcade games along the way.
A2: Wreck it Ralph
Q3: 1990 – A gentle artificial man with scissors instead of hands is welcomed into suburbia, where his unusual appearance leads to both fascination and fear. Starring Johnny Depp.
A3: Edward Scissorhands
Q4: 1999 – A frustrated office worker stops caring about his soul-crushing job and accidentally becomes more successful than ever. Famous for its scenes involving a malfunctioning printer.
A4: Office Space
Q5: 1993 – A cynical weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again. Starring Bill Murray.
A5: Groundhog Day
Q6: 1979 – A classic comedy from Monty Python, A man born at the wrong place and time spends his life being mistaken for the messiah.
A6: Life of Brian
Q7: 1996 – A con artist who can communicate with ghosts uses his unusual talent to make money until a real supernatural threat appears. Directed by Peter Jackson before he made The Lord of the Rings.
A7: The Frighteners
Q8: 1986 – A military robot named Johnny 5 is struck by lightning and unexpectedly develops a personality, curiosity, and a strong desire to stay alive.
A8: Short Circuit
Q9: 1984 – A young man receives an unusual pet with a few very important rules, such as do not get them wet, and do not feed after midnight.
A9: Gremlins
Q10: 2003 – A frustrated television reporter is given divine powers and learns that running the universe is harder than it looks. Starring Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman.
A10: Bruce Almighty
Q11: 2005 – Will Stronghold attends a special high school for those with super powers, who are divided into heroes and sidekicks. However, Will is the only one who hasn’t developed any powers yet.
A11: Sky High
Q12: 2026 – In a future where humanity has become unable to reproduce, one man is tasked with protecting a miraculous young woman who may hold the key to mankind’s survival
A12: Children of Men
Q13: 1979 – A spaceship crew discovers a mysterious vessel hovering near a gigantic black hole and encounters a brilliant but dangerous scientist aboard.
A13: The Black Hole
Q14: 1970 – A supercomputer designed to control a nation’s defenses becomes self-aware and decides that humans are no longer qualified to make important decisions.
A14: Colossus
Q15: 2017 – A young woman on the autism spectrum runs away from her care facility in an effort to deliver her Star Trek screenplay to a writing competition.
A15: Please Stand By
Q16: 2013-A small-time drug dealer recruits a fake family to help him smuggle a large shipment of marijuana across the border in an RV.
A16: We’re the Millers
Q17: 1948 – Three prospectors head into the mountains in search of gold, only to discover that greed may be more dangerous than any bandit. Famous for the line, “We don’t need no stinking badges!”
A17: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Q18: 1960 – After being shipwrecked on a deserted island, a family uses ingenuity and teamwork to build an extraordinary new home in the wilderness.
A18: Swiss Family Robinson
Q19: 1988 – After making a wish at a carnival machine, a young boy wakes up in an adult’s body and must navigate the world of grown-ups. Starring Tom Hanks.
A19: Big
Q20: 2007 – Two terminally ill men strike up an unlikely friendship and set out to complete a list of life goals before they kick the bucket.. Starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
A20: The Bucket List
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That’s a wrap on another Trivia Night at Time Rift. Whether you walked out with the win or just walked out with a head full of useless movie trivia, you showed up and threw down, and that’s the whole point. Big thanks to everyone who claimed a table and brought the energy.
Trivia Night runs every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. New categories, new questions, and the same beautiful chaos every single week. Grab your smartest friends, stake out a table, and come prove you know more than the team next to you. See you next Wednesday.
