Holy Cow! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Archimedes

Loosely translated from its original Greek, "Eureka" means "I have found it." It was famously used by Greek mathematician Archimedes when he discovered the way to measure the volume of an irregularly shaped object. Archimedes had been tasked by Hiero II of Syracuse to determine the weight of a crown he had contracted a goldsmith to create for him. Hiero believed he had been cheated by the goldsmith, whom he suspected had replaced some of the gold for the crown with silver.

Archimedes initially had some trouble determining a method of weighing the crown to determine its composition. Upon entering a bathtub, Archimedes realized that the water displaced from him entering the tub could be used to determine the weight, and thus the volume of an irregularly shaped object. He shouted "Eureka!" upon his discovery, and eventually proved that the goldsmith had indeed stolen some of the gold and swapped it for silver.

Answer: Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson has used the exclamation "Wow!" in numerous works as a special nod to his fans. It's become a popular catchphrase for him in many of his movies throughout his career. The use of the word was initially unintentional. Once he caught on to the fact that he was saying it, it became a purposeful and meaningful word used in his filmography.

Answer: Emeril Lagasse

Emeril Lagasse is a well known chef whose signature exclamation "Bam!" is used during his culinary work on television. He is a two time James Beard award winner and was a 2009 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. He and his catchphrase are popular in entertainment circles, even making appearances on "Family Guy" and "Futurama."

Answer: Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon famously said this during the now infamous Watergate Scandal. Five men, linked to the reelection campaign for President Nixon, broke into the DNC headquarters at the Watergate Complex, and all were caught and arrested. The Nixon Administration attempted to cover up the scandal, but eventually, Nixon resigned in disgrace.

Answer: Matt Vasgersian

Matt Vasgersian is best known as one of the main voices on MLB Network, and a leading commentator in the baseball world. He also lent his voice as the lead commentator for San Diego Studios' "MLB: The Show" video game for 16 years. "Santa Maria" was often used by Vasgersian as his signature home run call, mostly used in huge moments in the game when a home run was most impactful or impressive. Arguably, one of his most famous "Santa Maria!" moment was the 2017 ALDS, when Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor launched a massive go-ahead grand slam in Game Two against the New York Yankees.

Answer: Matthew McConaughey

One of the most famous exclamatory quotes from a celebrity is the thrice used word "Alright" by Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey's first use of the phrase was an unscripted line from his role in the 1993 film "Dazed and Confused." Since then, it has become a fan favorite line for impressions and quotes.

Answer: Jim Nantz

Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz coined the phrase "Hello, friends" to begin a broadcast. Nantz felt that starting his commentary this way helped people feel like they were friends, and very much a part of the experience. It became synonymous with his broadcasts, used to bring warmth and friendliness into each event he calls, whether it was calling an NFL football game or as the leading commentator for a golf tournament on the PGA tour.

Answer: Charlie Sheen

Following a clash with management during his departure from "Two and a Half Men," Sheen made this exclamation during an extended media blitz. Sheen revealed later that he didn't coin the phrase on his own. It originally came from MLB pitcher Brian Wilson, who supported Sheen during his clash. Since its first use by Sheen, this exclamation has been used extensively by his fans in social media posts and memes.

Answer: Stuart Scott

Stuart Scott was widely regarded as one of the greatest ESPN personalities of all time. Scott was a staple for SportsCenter on ESPN for many years, calling highlights with a style unlike any other personality on the network. Scott had a couple trademark phrases during his highlights, including "Booyah," but one of his most famous quotes is "As cool as the other side of the pillow." After his passing from his battle with cancer, Scott's legacy as one of the best commentators ever was cemented.

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was considered one of the greatest and most prolific singers in history. Part of the "Jackson Five," Michael was known as the King of Pop, and was not just a singer, but a dancer as well, making famous dances along with his songs. His famous exclamation "Shamone!" was a high energy ad lib he used in several of his songs.