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Quiz about So Much For Subtlety
Quiz about So Much For Subtlety

So Much For Subtlety... Trivia Quiz


From the author challenge list of titles, this quiz covers celebrities that have never been known to be subtle. Best of luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Spaudrey. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Spaudrey
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
346,479
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
746
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Question 1 of 10
1. This comedian started in the early 1980s and was quickly noticed for his completely unique delivery and dark comedy stylings. He would venture into acting by appearing in the "Police Academy" franchise as Zed and also in "One Crazy Summer" as Egg Stork. Who is this comedian, not known for his subtlety? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This performer and musician took a career turn when he went into political radio in 1981. His style of screaming at anyone who didn't agree with his opinions (i.e. Liberals) would enable him to develop a syndicated television talk show doing the same thing in 1987. His celebrity was white hot, but burned out as fast as it lit in 1989. Who was this chain smoking celebrity, who never claimed to be subtle? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This comedian would get worldwide exposure from his debut on "Saturday Night Live" in 1990 after honing his craft at Chicago's Second City comedy troupe previously. His loud style, that seemed to be always set at 11, earned him a following and gained him and his portly frame a handful of repeat characters. One of his most infamous scenes had him auditioning for the Chippendale dancers. He would bounce over to movies full time in 1995 and have modest success starring in "Beverly Hills Ninja" and "Tommy Boy". Who was this comedian, who never was accused of "subtle" nuances? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. A rap group in the 1980s took over news reports when their rap album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be", rampant with sexual language, was deemed obscene by a local county circuit court. With that ruling, some people were arrested for selling the album. This ruling was eventually overturned, and the press coverage of the continual Freedom of Speech appeals that almost made it up to the Supreme Court (they refused to hear the case believing that Freedom of Speech is the only point worth noting) eventually made the album sell two million copies. What group, who made a living on sexually explicit rap lyrics that were anything but subtle, went through this turmoil? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This comedian, born with the last name Silverstein, dabbled in acting a bit in the 1980s before taking one of his movie roles in the movie "Making the Grade" and turning it into a live persona. This new comedic path enabled him to sell out Madison Square Garden two consecutive nights, making him the first comedian to accomplish that feat. However, his brand of misogynistic and sometimes racial and homophobic humor put off many people, and his star burned out very quickly when he couldn't get any exposure due to networks refusing to air him. Who is this comedian, whose lack of subtlety derailed his career? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This musical group came onto the heavy metal scene in 1999, with their self-titled debut album. With origins in Des Moines, Iowa, this band was known for exotic live shows where each band wore self-designed masks and matching jumpsuits. Onstage they simply refer to each band member as a number. This conformationism is nothing like the chaotic shows that they play. Who was this Grammy winning, and very non-subtle, heavy metal group? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This radio talk show host reached a national syndicated audience based out of Santa Barbara, California in 1994, and by 1998 was the second highest rated radio show, second only to Rush Limbaugh. Originally a show designed to fix relationships, it soon moved to becoming a conservative political show based on morals. The catch was that the host would mince no words in telling callers that they were wrong, that they screwing up their lives, and not being at all subtle in the process. Who was this radio host, who invited us each day to "go do the right thing"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. There is nothing subtle about a meat dress. Born Stefani Germanotta in 1986, she exploded onto the music scene in 2008 with an album titled "The Fame". Considering herself as much a performance artist as a singer, she has taken over the airwaves with her own brand of music, coupled with a unique theme to each of her videos that make her one of a kind. And her personal appearances at awards shows are as much a topic of conversation as her music, as no one ever knows how she will be dressed or what she will do. Who is this unsubtle performer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1999, a fledgling skateboarding magazine called "Big Brother" was approached by some starving actors, looking to plug their idea of testing various self-defense tools on camera. This idea escalated into a cable television show and three separate movie releases. Launching the acting careers of Johnny Knoxville and other cast members, what was this show called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Originally following in his father's footsteps as a Pentecostal preacher, he made a complete U-turn in career choices and became a comedian. Breaking through with appearances on "Late Night with David Letterman" and a Rodney Dangerfield comedy special, his screaming style got him noticed by many people. Also appearing in the movie "Back to School" as a loudmouthed teacher, who was this bereted comedian with the lack of subtlety that inspired Letterman to introduce him with the words, "Brace yourselves, I'm not kidding"? Hint



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1. This comedian started in the early 1980s and was quickly noticed for his completely unique delivery and dark comedy stylings. He would venture into acting by appearing in the "Police Academy" franchise as Zed and also in "One Crazy Summer" as Egg Stork. Who is this comedian, not known for his subtlety?

Answer: Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait's full blown antics gave many the impression he must have off his meds. One of his television specials was subtitled "Is He Like That All the Time?" His screw-loose delivery has waned nowadays, but the high-pitched "Man, I got a headache" voice is still audible. He had a stint as the director of "ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in the mid 2000s.
2. This performer and musician took a career turn when he went into political radio in 1981. His style of screaming at anyone who didn't agree with his opinions (i.e. Liberals) would enable him to develop a syndicated television talk show doing the same thing in 1987. His celebrity was white hot, but burned out as fast as it lit in 1989. Who was this chain smoking celebrity, who never claimed to be subtle?

Answer: Morton Downey Jr.

Downey's television shows would usually amount to screaming matches between guest panelists and himself, but rarely was there any physical contact. However he never backed off an opinion, and because of that many advertisers refused to work with him, and his incoming dollars dried up.

Morton Downey Jr. had a radio talk show in Sacramento, California for three years before using a defamatory word to describe one of his callers. He refused to apologize for it, and was fired. The person to replace him? Rush Limbaugh.

Morton Downey Jr. changed his stance on smoking after contracting lung cancer in 1996. He apologized to his fans for glamorizing smoking on his television appearances. He died of lung cancer in 2001.
3. This comedian would get worldwide exposure from his debut on "Saturday Night Live" in 1990 after honing his craft at Chicago's Second City comedy troupe previously. His loud style, that seemed to be always set at 11, earned him a following and gained him and his portly frame a handful of repeat characters. One of his most infamous scenes had him auditioning for the Chippendale dancers. He would bounce over to movies full time in 1995 and have modest success starring in "Beverly Hills Ninja" and "Tommy Boy". Who was this comedian, who never was accused of "subtle" nuances?

Answer: Chris Farley

Chris Farley appeared alongside Patrick Swayze in a sketch where the two audition to become a member of the Chippendale dancers. Farley was fairly athletic for his size, and threw himself into the sketch, and it became an instant classic. Chris Farley lived his life offscreen with as much lack of subtlety as he did in front of the camera.

His health was noticeably declining in his last months, and he had been treated for drug addiction numerous times. He died of a drug overdose in 1997 at age 33.
4. A rap group in the 1980s took over news reports when their rap album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be", rampant with sexual language, was deemed obscene by a local county circuit court. With that ruling, some people were arrested for selling the album. This ruling was eventually overturned, and the press coverage of the continual Freedom of Speech appeals that almost made it up to the Supreme Court (they refused to hear the case believing that Freedom of Speech is the only point worth noting) eventually made the album sell two million copies. What group, who made a living on sexually explicit rap lyrics that were anything but subtle, went through this turmoil?

Answer: 2 Live Crew

2 Live Crew were the poster child for censorship from the right wing groups headed by Tipper Gore. Their first album performed very modestly on the charts in 1986, but when their second came out and protesters made their stance against the album, they gained their success.

Much of the hoopla surrounding this led to the formation of the "Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics" stamp on albums the music industry finds worthy of getting it. Soon after this turmoil began, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler was heard thanking Tipper for allowing albums that have a few dirty words on it to sell an extra million copies.
5. This comedian, born with the last name Silverstein, dabbled in acting a bit in the 1980s before taking one of his movie roles in the movie "Making the Grade" and turning it into a live persona. This new comedic path enabled him to sell out Madison Square Garden two consecutive nights, making him the first comedian to accomplish that feat. However, his brand of misogynistic and sometimes racial and homophobic humor put off many people, and his star burned out very quickly when he couldn't get any exposure due to networks refusing to air him. Who is this comedian, whose lack of subtlety derailed his career?

Answer: Andrew "Dice" Clay

Andrew Clay appeared as a loan shark named "Dice" in 1984. The movie bombed, gaining some attention after Andrew gained some success. During his heyday (which lasted only about a year, once advertisers and networks stayed away from him like the plague), Nora Dunn, cast member of "Saturday Night Live", refused to work the day Andrew hosted, and Sinead O'Connor also would not perform on the day he hosted either.

He still makes occasional appearances, but his comedy style that got him famous is all but gone.
6. This musical group came onto the heavy metal scene in 1999, with their self-titled debut album. With origins in Des Moines, Iowa, this band was known for exotic live shows where each band wore self-designed masks and matching jumpsuits. Onstage they simply refer to each band member as a number. This conformationism is nothing like the chaotic shows that they play. Who was this Grammy winning, and very non-subtle, heavy metal group?

Answer: Slipknot

Slipknot enamored a large chunk of heavy metal fans immediately with their debut album, and they kept them for a long period of time, garnering two Billboard Number One albums in the process. Concerts have seen band members catch on fire, and their shows have been reviewed with no true explanation as to what happens, just pure chaos. Their bassist Paul Gray died unexpectedly in 2009.
7. This radio talk show host reached a national syndicated audience based out of Santa Barbara, California in 1994, and by 1998 was the second highest rated radio show, second only to Rush Limbaugh. Originally a show designed to fix relationships, it soon moved to becoming a conservative political show based on morals. The catch was that the host would mince no words in telling callers that they were wrong, that they screwing up their lives, and not being at all subtle in the process. Who was this radio host, who invited us each day to "go do the right thing"?

Answer: Dr. Laura Schlessinger

All four people have done radio work in their times, but Dr. Laura was the host in question. Dr. Laura gave up the radio show in 2010, stating she couldn't air her personal beliefs anymore due to advertisers caving in to the ones she was talking against. She resumed being on air in 2011 on satellite radio provider SiriusXM.
8. There is nothing subtle about a meat dress. Born Stefani Germanotta in 1986, she exploded onto the music scene in 2008 with an album titled "The Fame". Considering herself as much a performance artist as a singer, she has taken over the airwaves with her own brand of music, coupled with a unique theme to each of her videos that make her one of a kind. And her personal appearances at awards shows are as much a topic of conversation as her music, as no one ever knows how she will be dressed or what she will do. Who is this unsubtle performer?

Answer: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has had massive success since her first appearances on the charts in 2008. With as many haters as fans, she enjoys people talking about her either way, as long as they are talking. That is all part of "The Fame", in her opinion.
9. In 1999, a fledgling skateboarding magazine called "Big Brother" was approached by some starving actors, looking to plug their idea of testing various self-defense tools on camera. This idea escalated into a cable television show and three separate movie releases. Launching the acting careers of Johnny Knoxville and other cast members, what was this show called?

Answer: Jackass

"Jackass" debuted on MTV after being shopped around to other cable channels. Showing for three years, beginning in 2000, the show was a controversy magnet for political pundits saying the show influenced bad behavior in youths, culminating in an accusation that a 13-year old copied a stunt that left him critically burned. MTV moved all showings of the show to after 10pm, and eliminated all reruns of new episodes. This prompted the move to the silver screen.

Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and Wee-Man have gained a lot of fame due to the show; as unsubtle as their antics are, the publicity garnered from it put them on the map.
10. Originally following in his father's footsteps as a Pentecostal preacher, he made a complete U-turn in career choices and became a comedian. Breaking through with appearances on "Late Night with David Letterman" and a Rodney Dangerfield comedy special, his screaming style got him noticed by many people. Also appearing in the movie "Back to School" as a loudmouthed teacher, who was this bereted comedian with the lack of subtlety that inspired Letterman to introduce him with the words, "Brace yourselves, I'm not kidding"?

Answer: Sam Kinison

Some early tapes of Kinison preaching showed that he preached the same way he delivered comedy: screaming and red-faced. He was an accomplished musician and would sometimes take a band along with him to help in his shows, and often play along. He also had an appetite for drugs and alcohol, which led to a tumultuous life. On the way to a comedy gig, he died in 1992 from an accident that was reported to not be his fault.
Source: Author Spaudrey

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