Thursday, June 30, 2011

US Presidents Trivia: Who was the only President to "affirm," not "swear" at his inaugural?

The Presidential oath is prescribed in the U.S. Constitution and reads as follows:  I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.  The words are relatively ingrained on the consciousness of the American public and images of President's taking the oath are broadcast across the world.  Only one President in American history "affirmed," rather than swore, the oath.  Off of Pocket Trivia: US Presidents - US Presidents Trivia: Who was the only President to "affirm," not "swear" at his inaugural?  Was it Thomas Jefferson, Bill Clinton, Franklin Pierce or William Taft?

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

90s Trivia: What movie features Bill Pullman as a jet fighter pilot?

In the classic movie that is the subject of today's question, Bill Pullman plays a fighter pilot.  There's really no prelude that I can think of for this, except to say that the plot is so stupid it kinda makes me want to punch a wall.  Anyways, off of Pocket Trivia: 90s Trivia - in which of these movies does Pullman play a jet fighter pilot?  Is it Spaceballs, Mars Attacks!, Starship Troopers or Independence Day?

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Celebrity Trivia: Which of these former Presidential candidates had a sex tape surface in 2010?

Let's be clear about this: making a sex tape, particularly if you are a celebrity, is stupid.  It will probably get out, and you will be embarrassed.  Another shot of wisdom: politicians are not immune from being stupid.  Particularly Presidential candidates.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: Celebrity Trivia - which of these former Presidential candidates had revelations of a sex tape surface in 2010?  Was it Dennis Kucinich, John Kerry, Gary Hart or John Edwards?

Monday, June 27, 2011

US Presidents Trivia: The Mayor of Chicago was killed during an assassination attempt against what President?

Presidential assassination attempts often have collateral damage - James Brady, Reagan's Press Secretary, was left brain damaged and paralyzed in Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt, and Governor John Connally of Texas was seriously wounded in Kennedy's 1963 assassination.  In other instances, however, individuals that weren't the target of the assassination attempt are killed.  Such was the case for Anton Cermak, the former Mayor of Chicago, who was killed in a failed assassination attempt.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: US Presidents - what President was the target of that assassination attempt?  Was it Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, Ulysses S. Grant or James Garfield?

Thursday, June 23, 2011

80s Trivia: Who was Reagan referring to when he said, 'slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God'?

Ronald Reagan was called the Great Communicator for a reason: simply put, he gave some of the greatest speeches in US History and inspired a nation that had endured a rough decade in terms of political leadership.  In one of his greatest speeches to the nation, Reagan paraphrased  the poem "High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee when he said: "slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God."  Off of Pocket Trivia: 80s Trivia: Who was President Reagan referring to?  The 1986 Mets, the Challenger Astronauts, Pan Am Flight 103 victims or 1983 Beruit Bombing victims?

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

US History Trivia: What is the name of the first spacecraft that reached the moon?

The Space Race galvanized America and gave this entire country something to be proud about in the 60s and early 70s.  It signified America's scientific spirit and can-do attitude and made Americans truly feel like we could accomplish anything that we set our minds to.

Of course, American men walking on the moon was the true "victory" of the Space Race.  Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's first steps were historic for all of human kind, but they obviously had a special meaning for Americans.  So, from Pocket Trivia: US History - What is the name of the first spacecraft that reached the moon?  Was it Apollo 13, Apollo 8, Apollo 10 or Apollo 11?

Monday, June 20, 2011

90s Trivia: What product was known for the slogan 'I've fallen and I can't get up?'

This commercial is a classic.  Old woman, on the ground, writhing in pain, manages to contact emergency services (via the product in question) and says "I've fallen and I can't get up!"  I was a kid when this thing came out, and I remember running around screaming it.  Of course, it was probably pretty useful for the elderly, but that's a different issue entirely.  Anyway, from Pocket Trivia: 90s Trivia - What product was known for the slogan 'I've fallen and I can't get up?'  Is it LifeCall, Saver, NightLife or AutoER?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

80s Trivia: Bruce Willis once had a Top 10 hit with a cover of what song?

When actors sing, the results are usually downright hysterical:



However, every now and then, an actor will surprise you by showing real vocal talent and score a commercial and critical hit.  One of those actors is Bruce Willis.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: 80s Trivia - Bruce Willis once had a Top 10 hit with a cover of what song?  Respect Yourself, Party All The Time, Macarthur Park or All The Things She Said?

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

US Presidents Trivia: What former First Lady attempted suicide?

Mental/emotional problems are nothing new to the First Family - Betty Ford, for example, suffered from alcoholism and helped to establish the Betty Ford Center.  Few first ladies, however, have suffered as much as the answer to this question - going so far as to attempt to kill herself.  From Pocket Trivia: US Presidents - what former First Lady attempted suicide?  Was it Mary Todd Lincoln, Jackie Kennedy, Lucretia Garfield or Ida McKinley?

Monday, June 13, 2011

US History Trivia: Who were the victims during the "Trail of Tears"?

As much as we like to pretend otherwise, American history is replete with instances of this country engaging in the worst of human nature.  Though we never stooped quite as low as others, America still has many blemishes on its past.  One of those blemishes affected the victims of the Trial of Tears, which is the feature of today's question.  Off of Pocket Trivia: US History - Who were the victims during the "Trail of Tears"?  Is it Native Americans, British Loyalists, American Revolutionaries or Japanese Americans?

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Celebrity Trivia: Which of these actresses died as a result of pneumonia in 2009?

Whenever a celebrity dies, it makes the news.  When a celebrity dies before their time, it becomes an even bigger and more tragic story.  Celebrity deaths are sadly an all too common phenomenon, but when its a young death, the premature loss of potential and talent really seems to hit home.  In 2009, we lost this actress to pneumonia - so, off of Pocket Trivia: Celebrity Trivia - which actress was it?  Lynn Redgrave, Alicia Silverstone, Britney Murphy or Jean Simmons?

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Celebrity Trivia: What celebrity has children named Apple and Moses?

Celebrities are known for naming their children with...well, strange names.  Some, however are stranger than others - indeed, one of these celebs named their kids Apple & Moses.  So, off of Pocket Trivia: Celebrity Trivia - What celebrity has children named Apple and Moses?  Is the answer Sarah Palin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicholas Cage or Jason Lee?

Monday, June 6, 2011

Celebrity Trivia: What actor was filmed by his daughter, drunk and barely able to eat a cheeseburger?

So, we spent last week reviewing 90s Trivia - now, for this week, we'll go over the latest game, Celebrity Trivia!  YouTube has been a blessing for thousands of different reasons, and with the site recently celebrating a new milestone (three billion videos are viewed on the site every day), its popularity continues to skyrocket.  Of course, one of the most popular types of videos on the site: those that prominently feature personal humiliation, and if its of someone famous, even better!

This particular video caused quite a stir a few years ago.  It features an actor/actress, drunk off of their ass, eating a cheeseburger and being filmed by their daughter.  What actor/actress was filmed in such an embarrassing position?  Was it Kiefer Sutherland, David Hasslehoff, Michele Rodriguez or Kelsey Grammer?

Friday, June 3, 2011

90s Trivia: Who sang the Macarena?

Is there anything more 90s than the Macarena?  I did that dance at so many Bar Mitzvah's and awkward Middle School dance's that I can still do it - in my sleep.  The classic hit is one of the most memorable hits on the 90s - even if it did start to drive you a little nuts.  But, what is largely unknown, at least by many Americans, is this: who the heck sung that song?

So, off of Pocket Trivia: 90s Trivia - Who sang the Macarena?  Was it Menudo, Bayside Boys, Monge or Los Del Rio?

Thursday, June 2, 2011

90s Trivia: What movie features Heather Graham as Rollergirl?

Heather Graham was one of the hottest actresses of the 90s.  As a teenager, I still remember her appearing in Lenny Kravitz's video for American Woman and looking drop-dead gorgeous.  She was in quite a few movies and played some memorable characters.  One of them was named Rollergirl - so, off of Pocket Trivia: 90s Trivia - What movie features Heather Graham as Rollergirl?  Was it A Long Days Night, The People vs. Larry Flint, Boogie Nights or Six Degrees of Separation?