Trivia Time - Fun Size Edition

[Johnny Unusual]

It's the spookiest time of the year. But my focus isn't on frights... it's bites. As in the bite-sized morsels found in your pillow sack! Let's take those treats and turn them into tricks like a real switch witch.

The topics this month.

Trivia Treats

1. Chocolate bar – Questions about chocolate liqueurs
2. Potato chips – Questions about agriculture video games
3. Candy corn – Questions about corn syrup
4. Suckers – Questions about hoaxes
5. Bubble Gum – Questions about bubblegum pop
6. Caramels – Questions about caramelization
7. Gummies – Questions about One Piece
8. Taffy – Questions about people named Taffy
9. Pumpkin Seeds – Questions about Samhain
10. Witches Brew – Questions about spooky-themed drinks

Here's the first round of questions...

Round 1

1. What fruity flavour is mixed with the chocolate for Sabra liqueur?
2. What farming-based video game includes the characters Elliot, Sebastion, Emily and Maru, whom, amongst other people, you are able to marry?
3. What kind of TV prop can be made by using corn syrup, sugar, water and cream of tartar?
4. Which New York landmark did George C. Parker “sell” multiple times?
5. Which fictional band made bubblegum music popular when Sugar Sugar became the the best-selling hit of 1969?
6. Which dessert is sometimes known as Trinity cream?
7. What iconic Tim Curry character of stage and screen is the character Emporio Ivankov inspired by?
8. Which song by Taffy peaked at #6 on the Irish and UK singles chart and the US Dance chart?
9. In the Adventure of Nera, what does the corpse ask Nera for after he ties a rag around his leg on Samhain evening?
10. Which drink released a Ghostbusters branded version called Ecto-Cooler?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Gosh darn it, I forgot, so you get a double dose this week!

Round 1 Answers

1. What fruity flavour is mixed with the chocolate for Sabra liqueur? Orange (Jaffa, specifically)
2. What farming-based video game includes the characters Elliot, Sebastion, Emily and Maru, whom, amongst other people, you are able to marry? Stardew Valley
3. What kind of TV prop can be made by using corn syrup, sugar, water and cream of tartar? Sugar glass
4. Which New York landmark did George C. Parker “sell” multiple times? The Brooklyn Bridge
5. Which fictional band made bubblegum music popular when Sugar Sugar became the the best-selling hit of 1969? The Archies
6. Which dessert is sometimes known as Trinity cream? Crème Brulee
7. What iconic Tim Curry character is the character Emporio Ivankov inspired by? Dr. Frank-N-Furter

Spoiler: Emporio

8. Which song by Taffy peaked at #6 on the Irish and UK singles chart and the US Dance chart? I Love My Radio
9. In the Adventure of Nera, what does the corpse ask Nera for after he ties a rag around his leg on Samhain evening? A drink
10. Which drink released a Ghostbusters branded version called Ecto-Cooler? Hi-C

Capt. Blasto - 6 Points
Kirin - 4 Points

Round 2 and 3!

Round 2

1. What fruit is found in the chocolate liqueur Afrikoko?
2. Which farming game is called in the original Japanese Bokujō Monogatari AKA Farm Story?
3. What flavour is added to corn syrup (along with salt) to make it light corn syrup?
4. Who is the original author of the Emperor’s New Clothes?
5. Which band had many hits including Simon Says, 123 Red Light and *sigh* Indian Giver?
6. Along with sugar, what other ingredient is used to make dulce de leche?
7. In the original English adaptation of the anime, what were Sanji’s cigarettes changed to for standards and practices?
8. According to an old nusery rhyme, where was Taffy from?
9. While apple bobbing was popular at Samhain, what other apple based game was also enjoyed?
10. What Seattle based soda company released drinks with flavours like caramel apple, candy corn and very scary berry lemonade?

Round 3

1. What maker of chocolate liqueurs from Salzburg, Austria was once named H.C. König before changing its name to that of a classical musician?
2. What agriculture game has had partnerships with Lady Gaga, McDonald’s and the animated film Rio?
3. Historically, what solution was mixed with corn starch to produce corn syrup?
4. Which esteemed journalist wrote a fake history of the bathtub article to prove American gullibility which was reprinted as fact many times silce?
5. Which TV series had a hit single from the theme song, called the Tra-la-la Song?
6. What dish with caramelized onions is sometimes called Gratinée des Halles, Gratinée Lyonnaise and Gratinée Parisienne?
7. What was the figurehead of the Strawhats pirates initial ship, the Going Merry?
8. What sport did Winter Olympic medalist Taffy Abel play?
9. In what island nation is it spelled Sauin?
10. What monster themed drink is the national drink of Mexico?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Answers
Round 2

• What fruit is found in the chocolate liqueur Afrikoko? Coconut
• Which farming game is called in the original Japanese Bokujō Monogatari AKA Farm Story? Harvest Moon
• What flavour is added to corn syrup (along with salt) to make it light corn syrup? Vanilla
• Who is the original author of the Emperor’s New Clothes? Hans Christian Anderson
• Which band had many hits including Simon Says, 123 Red Light and *sigh* Indian Giver? 1910 Fruitgum Company
• Along with sugar, what other ingredient is used to make dulce de leche? Milk
• In the original English adaptation of the anime, what were Sanji’s cigarettes changed to for standards and practices? Suckers
• According to an old nusery rhyme, where was Taffy from? Wales
• While apple bobbing was popular at Samhain, what other apple based game was also enjoyed? Apple on a String/Snap Apple
• What Seattle based soda company released drinks with flavours like caramel apple, candy corn and very scary berry lemonade? Jones Soda

Round 3

• What maker of chocolate liqueurs from Salzburg, Austria was once named H.C. König before changing its name to that of a classical musician? Mozart
• What agriculture game has had partnerships with Lady Gaga, McDonald’s and the animated film Rio? FarmVille
• Historically, what solution was mixed with corn starch to produce corn syrup? Hydrochloric acid
• Which esteemed journalist wrote a fake history of the bathtub article to prove American gullibility which was reprinted as fact many times since? H.L. Menken
• Which TV series had a hit single from the theme song, called the Tra-la-la Song? The Banana Splits Show
• What dish with caramelized onions is sometimes called Gratinée des Halles, Gratinée Lyonnaise and Gratinée Parisienne? French onion soup
• What was the figurehead of the Strawhats pirates initial ship, the Going Merry? Sheep (ram)
• What sport did Winter Olympic medalist Taffy Abel play? Hockey
• In what island nation is it spelled Sauin? The Isle of Man
• What monster themed drink is the national drink of Mexico? Vampiro

Capt. Blasto - 15 1/2 (technically it's the first game in the story of Seasons series but it didn't get the title until later) Points
Kirin - 4 Points

Round 4
1. What kind of nut is found in Bicerin Di Giandujotto?
2. In the game Littlewood, which kind of archetypical villain did you defeat prior to the start of the game? (I’m thinking in fantasy archetypes, if that helps)
3. In apiculture, what is high-fructose corn syrup sometimes used as a replacement for when supplies are low?
4. Which historical villain did the magazine Stern claim to have the diaries of?
5. What real life pop family was used as the inspiration for the Partridge Family?
6. Caramel pudding and Crème caramel is also known by what four letter name?
7. What kind of animal is Tony Tony Chopper?
8. Which fighting game has a player named Taffy who is made out of taffy?
9. What is the name of the act of disguising oneself, singing songs and asking for food in the era of Samhain? Clue: It’s a Christmas tradition in Newfoundland.
10. Which is the only energy drink that Monster Energy is second to in terms of sales?

 

[Kirin]

Ah dang, lost track of this one. I think even if I’d submitted the last two rounds Blasto would still be leading me by 3 or 4 points though.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

1. What kind of nut is found in Bicerin Di Giandujotto? Hazelnut
2. In the game Littlewood, which kind of villain did you defeat prior to the start of the game? (I’m thinking in fantasy archetypes, if that helps) Dark Wizard/Wizard/Sorcerer
3. In apiculture, what is high-fructose corn syrup sometimes used as a replacement for when supplies are low? Honey
4. Which historical villain did the magazine Stern claim to have the diaries of? Hitler
5. What real life pop family was used as the inspiration for the Partridge Family? The Cowsills
6. Caramel pudding and Crème caramel is also known by what four letter name? Flan
7. What kind of animal is Tony Tony Chopper? Reindeer
8. Which fighting game has a player named Taffy who is made out of taffy? Clayfighter
9. What is the name of the act of disguising oneself, singing songs and asking for food in the era of Samhain? Clue: It’s a Christmas tradition in Newfoundland. Mumming (or guising)
10. Which is the only energy drink that Monster Energy is second to in terms of sales? Red Bull

Capt. Blasto - 22 1/2 (technically it's the first game in the story of Seasons series but it didn't get the title until later) Points
Kirin - 4 Points

Last round with leftover candy.
1. Which iconic painting is on the label of Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur?
2. What machinery company licensed its name out to the video game American Farmer?
3. Aside from thickening and sweetening, what other major use does corn syrup have for food?
4. The hoax of a psychoactive drug that could be made from bananas was inspired by misunderstood intent of what 1967 song?
5. Which Toni Basil song was originally released as “Kitty” by the band Racey?
6. Which caramel treat was created by Mrs. Edna Kastrup, founder of the The Affy Tapple Company?
7. What was Sanji’s name originally going to be that the creator changed when he learned a manga of the same name was to be released?
8. In the cartoon series Taffy, the title character is mistaken for a cat but what animal is it actually?
9. What is the name of the Celtic mythical realm from which deities and perhaps the dead may emerge from around the time of Samhain?
10. What rum based spooky cocktail premiered in 1934 at the restaurant Don the Beachcomber?

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Meant to finish this on Halloween.

Answers to Round 5

1. Which iconic painting is on the label of Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur? Girl with a Pearl Earring
2. What machinery company licensed its name out to the video game American Farmer? John Deere
3. Aside from thickening and sweetening, what other major use does corn syrup have for food? Keeping food moist.
4. The hoax of a psychoactive drug that could be made from bananas was inspired by misunderstood intent of what 1967 song? Mellow Yellow
5. Which Toni Basil song was originally released as “Kitty” by the band Racey? Mickey
6. Which caramel treat was created by Mrs. Edna Kastrup, founder of the The Affy Tapple Company? Caramel apples
7. What was Sanji’s name originally going to be that the creator changed when he learned a manga of the same name was to be released? Naruto
8. In the cartoon series Taffy, the title character is mistaken for a cat but what animal is it actually? A raccoon
9. What is the name of the Celtic mythical realm from which deities and perhaps the dead may emerge from around the time of Samhain? Otherworld (AKA Tir Ra Nog)
10. What rum based spooky cocktail premiered in 1934 at the restaurant Don the Beachcomber? Zombie

Capt. Blasto - 27 1/2 (technically it's the first game in the story of Seasons series but it didn't get the title until later) Points
Kirin - 4 Points
Rascally Badger - 4 Points

 

[Kirin]

I was still following along even though I fell off of submitting answers for this set. Pretty sure I still would’ve ended up around 5 points behind Blasto even if I’d gotten everything in. Well played!