Trivia Questions 11/30/24

  1. The act of “Barding” is something that most people would consider: Pleasant or Unpleasant? (Barding, the technique of wrapping meat, poultry, or game in a thin slice of fat, bacon, or salt pork before cooking)
  2. Since the year 2,000 how many MLB players have won the AL or NL MVP three times: 4 or 5? (1. Barry Bonds 2001, 03, 04 – 2. Alex Rodriguez 2003, 05, 07 – 3. Albert Pujols 2005, 08, 09 – 4. Mike Trout 2014, 16, 19 – 5. Shohei Ohtani 2021, 23, 24)
  3. You’re more likely to play the game “Hide the Pickle” on Christmas or New Year’s Eve? (A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas Tree with the finder receiving a prize/reward and good fortune for the next year – a Midwest Tradition carried on from German Heritage)
  4. During the NFL Combine’s “Bench Press Evaluation” – players are measured by how many times they can bench press 225 lbs – Eagles Running Back Saquan Barkley completed 29 Reps – the combine bench press record is closer to: 45 or 50? (At the 2011 NFL Combine Chicago Bears – Stephen Paea (Pie-ah) completed 49 next closest is 45 held by 2 other players)
  5. You’re more likely to play the game “Hide The Pickle” on Christmas or New Year’s Eve? (German Heritage kept alive by America’s Midwest – A decoration in the shape of a pickle is hidden on a Christmas Tree with the finder receiving a reward/prize and good fortune for the next year)
  6. Before the Chiefs/Raiders game yesterday (11/30/24) afternoon it was announced that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were engaged – How many boyfriends did Taylor Swift have before finding the one – more or less than the number of yards needed to make an NFL first down? (1. Joe Jonas 2. Taylor Lautner 3. John Mayer (Mayer 39 Swift 19), 4. Jake Gyllenhaal 5. Conner Kennedy 6. Harry Styles 7. Calvin Harris 8. Tom Hiddleston 9. Joe Alwyn 10. Matt Healy 11. Travis Kelce)Drury University Alum and “The Price Is Right” star Bob Barker graduated with a BA in Economics in 1947 – Barker attended Drury on a: Basketball, Swimming, or Track Scholarship? (Played under the legendary AL Weiser)
  7. In 1959 the original Barbie, dressed in a Zebra-like outfit took America by storm – In 1960 Mattel released the: Fashion Designer or Flight Attendant Barbie?
  8. Bible Question: In Matthew – John The Baptist says, “I will baptize you with water for repentance but after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry – He will baptize you with the holy spirit and: Fire or Grace?
  9. A nationwide survey has revealed closer to: 45 or 54% of Americans do not know their neighbors? (43%)
  10. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has certainly tarnished his legacy courtesy of the Big Apple and the NY Jets – according to statements made during a pre-presidential election interview – Rodgers most likely backed the: Winner or Loser? (Rodgers was quoted saying, “Look at some of the policies, how does it make sense? Open border, non-secure elections, we allow lobbying in Washington – where pharmaceutical companies, Big “Ag” & Big Everything control policy and policymakers. Going on his said, “He considered strongly, being RFK Jr’s running mate because he to wanted to, “Make America Great Again”.