Trivia Round One
Trivia Round One
Trivia Round One: What’s my MF name? (guess the entertainer I will provide you with their
birth name and you must guess their stage name and/or one of their songs or the name of the
movie in question) 22 possible points (Stage Name – Movie or Song Title)
1. James Todd Smith plays a cook named Sherman “Preacher” Dudley in this movie about
genetically engineered sharks in an Alzheimer’s research project gone wrong. Name the
actor and film.
2. Stevland Hardaway Judkins is one of the best-selling and most beloved American singer
songwriters of all time. Name this entertainer and anyone of his many iconic songs for
an additional point.
3. In this film Dana Elaine Owens is an imprisoned woman who meets a lonely guy on the
internet and breaks out of prison in an attempt to convince him to help prove her
innocence. In the process she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life. Name the actress
and movie.
4. Eric Marlon Bishop plays a hardened Staff Sergeant in this film about the life experiences
of a young U.S. Marine sniper during the Gulf War. Name the actor and name the film.
5. Caryn Elaine Johnson plays Valerie Owens R.N. a stern but caring head nurse in this film
about a young girl’s experience in a 1960’s psychiatric hospital. Name the actress and
film.
6. In this film, Lesane Parish Crooks plays one of four inner city Harlem teens caught up in
the pursuit of power and respect.. Name the film and the iconic artist.
7. Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. is a two time Grammy award winning artist with only one film
credit. He plays Earl Megget opposite two of America’s funniest men in a movie about a
washed-up former professional quarterback for the Pittsburg Steelers who in exchange
for easy time is forced to assemble a football team to play against the guards. Name the
entertainer and the movie. Bonus point if you can name the Black funny man opposite
him
8. Christopher Edwin Breaux is a two time Grammy award winning recording artist.. He
won the Grammy for best urban contemporary album in 2013 and he would have been
the headliner at Coachella 2020 this past October if it wasn’t for COVID. Name this artist
for a point and his most well-known single for a total of two points.
9. Shelton Jackson has produced more than 35 films since 1983. His film work which most
often explores the black experience is Academy award winning. Name this director,
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producer, screenwriter, actor, professor and one of his iconic films for a total of 2
points.
10. Amala Ratna Zandile Diamini is very hot right now. She’s an American singer, rapper and
songwriter who truly knows her way around social media. Her most recent disco-
inspired pop track dropped on April 9th and has already hit top 40 in over a dozen
countries and went top 10 in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand
and Lithuania. Name this recording artist and her latest single for a total of 2 points.
Round Two (VISUAL): Thank you for bein’ a friend! 47 Possible Points (Character Name – Actor
Name – TV or Movie) (I provide a pic of a group of friends one or more of these friends. You
must name all of the black fcharacters (real name or character name point for each of those)
and a point for the tv show or movie they are in)
1. Dionne – Stacey Dash – Clueless
2. Lucas Sinclair – Caleb McLoughlin – Stranger Things
3. Steve Urkel – Jaleel White - Laura Winslow – Kellie Williams – Family Matters
4. Agent J (James Darrell Edwards III) – Will Smith – Men in Black
5. Lisa Turtle – Lark Voorhies – Saved by the Bell
6. Ahchoo – Dave Chappelle – Men in Tights
7. Tia & Tamera; Roger – Marques Houston – Sister Sister
8. Bart – Cleavon Little – Blazing Saddles
9. Becky – Vanessa Chester – A Little Princess
10. Christopher “Kid” Reid – Christopher “Kid” Robinson; Christopher “Play” Martin – Peter
“Play” Martin – House Party (Kid n play=2 points)MAX 3 points
11. Buckwheat – Ross Bagley – Little Rascals
12. Willona Woods – Ja’net Dubois; Florida Evans – Esther Rolle - Good Times
13. Kiami Davael – Lavender – Matilda
14. Raven Symone – Raven Baxter - That’s So Raven
Round 4: Note to Self DON’T DIE! (point for actor’s name, point for movie) 18 possible points
(these are black actors in horror/thriller movies that actually survive) I’ll give the character’s
1st name and their note to self
1. Danny: Never trust a Paraguayan snake hunter and always carry a pickaxe.
2. Troy: I know how to fly a plane.
3. Eddie: I owe my life and my fortune to ghosts, adoption and white people lying.
4. Rita: Max sucked.
5. Selena: Hell is blood borne biohazards and heaven is the English countryside.
6. Karla: In hindsight radio station contests don’t call you and Rio is not the capitol of
Brazil.
7. Childs: Imitation is NOT the sincerest form of flattery.
8. Neville: All praises to the motherfucking PlayStation!
9. Chris: TSA really does handle shit.
ANSWERS
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1. James Todd Smith plays a cook named Sherman “Preacher” Dudley in this movie about
genetically engineered sharks in an Alzheimer’s research project gone wrong. Answer:
Deep Blue Sea – LL Cool J
2. Stevland Hardaway Judkins is one of the best-selling and most beloved American singer
songwriters of all time. Name anyone of his many iconic songs for an additional point.
Answer: Stevie Wonder
3. In this film Dana Elaine Owens is an imprisoned woman who meets a lonely guy on the
internet and breaks out of prison in an attempt to convince him to help prove her
innocence. In the process she wreaks havoc on his middle-class life. Answer: Queen
Latifah – Bringin Down the Hoouse
4. Eric Marlon Bishop plays a hardened Staff Sergeant in this film about the life experiences
of a young U.S. Marine sniper during the Gulf War.
Answer: Jamie Foxx – Jarhead
5. Caryn Elaine Johnson plays Valerie Owens R.N. a stern but caring head nurse in this film
about a young girl’s experience in a 1960’s psychiatric hospital.
Answer: Whoopi Goldberg – Girl, Interrupted
6. In this film, Lesane Parish Crooks plays one of four inner city Harlem teens who get
caught up in the pursuit of power and respect. Name the film and the iconic artist for a
total of 2 points.
Answer: Tupac – Juice
7. Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. is a two time Grammy award winning artist with only one film
credit. He plays Earl Megget opposite two of America’s funniest men in a movie about a
washed-up former professional quarterback for the Pittsburg Steelers who in exchange
for easy time is forced to assemble a football team to play against the guards.
Answer: Nelly – The Longest Yard
8. Christopher Edwin Breaux is a two time Grammy award winning recording artist.. He
won the Grammy for best urban contemporary album in 2013 and he would have been
the headliner at Coachella this past October if it wasn’t for COVID. Name this artist for a
point and his most well-known single for a total of two points. Answer: Frank Ocean –
Thinkin’ of You
9. Shelton Jackson has produced more than 35 films since 1983. His film work which often
explores the black experience is Academy award winning and iconic. Name this director,
producer, screenwriter, actor, professor and one of his iconic films for a total of 2
points. Answer: Spike Lee – Do the right thing
10. Amala Ratna Zandile Diamini is very hot right now. She’s an American singer, rapper and
songwriter who truly knows her way around social media. Her most recent disco-
inspired pop track dropped on April 9th and has already hit top 40 in over a dozen
countries and went top 10 in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand
and Lithuania. Name this recording artist and her latest single for a total of 2 points.
(Bonus point if you can name the other artist on the track as well) Answer: Doja Cat –
Kiss Me More feat. SZA
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