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Do You Admit Knowing This? Trivia Quiz

We trivia buffs are proud of our knowledge of classic literature, advanced genetics, the English monarchy, and even "The Simpsons". This quiz, however, focuses on things you might be embarrassed to admit knowing.

A multiple-choice quiz by Akhnaten. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Akhnaten

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5410

Last 3 plays: weissmarc (9/10), Hayes1953 (7/10), Upstart3 (7/10).

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1. Which of the following is not an album released by the quixotic "American Idol" contestant, William Hung? Hint

Hung for the Holidays

Inspiration

The Impossible Dream

Miracle: Happy Summer from William Hung

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2. "Batboy - The Musical" was inspired by a character featured in what weekly supermarket tabloid? Hint

The Weekly World News

The Star

The National Enquirer

The National Examiner

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3. Who recorded "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk"? Hint

Tom Waits

Trace Adkins

Tim McGraw

Montgomery Gentry

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4. Which of the following was not a member of The Backstreet Boys? Hint

Justin

Howie

Nick

Brian

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5. Which version of the video game "Final Fantasy" was released on October 31, 2006? Hint

9th

7th

17th

12th

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6. What was the name given to the first child of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (known to the tabloid cognescenti as 'TomKat') born in 2006? Hint

Shiloh

Mork

Elron

Suri

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7. What musician did Carmen Electra marry in 2003? Hint

Dave Navarro

Dennis Rodman

Axl Rose

Tommy Lee

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8. Which of the following pop stars was not a Mouseketeer? Hint

Jessica Simpson

Britney Spears

Christina Aguilera

Justin Timberlake

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9. Who were Michael Jackson's dates for the 1984 America Music Awards? Hint

Emmanuel Lewis and Bubbles

Brooke Shields and Bubbles

Elizabeth Taylor and Emmanuel Lewis

Brooke Shields and Emmanuel Lewis

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10. On "Star Trek DS9", who recruited Kira Nerys into the Bajoran Resistance? Hint

Lorit Akrem

Horton

Lorax

Worf

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not an album released by the quixotic "American Idol" contestant, William Hung?

Answer: The Impossible Dream

William Hung's fifteen minutes of fame should have ended when he appeared on "American Idol" performing an excruciating version of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs". But this appearance launched a recording career more inexplicable than anyone's with the possible exception of William Shatner.

2. "Batboy - The Musical" was inspired by a character featured in what weekly supermarket tabloid?

Answer: The Weekly World News

You wouldn't expect a publications which outs members of the United States Congress as "Space Aliens" to be the source of a hit musical but "Batboy - The Musical" is a rare exception.

3. Who recorded "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk"?

Answer: Trace Adkins

"Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" is a guilty pleasure and failure to change the dial when it comes on the radio or the "Country Music Countdown" on cable TV should be a source of embarrassment.

4. Which of the following was not a member of The Backstreet Boys?

Answer: Justin

Justin Timberlake was a member of N'Sync, another boy band virtually indistinguishable from The Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, Menudo, or New Kids on the Block: cute boys, slick marketing, and great studio musicians.

5. Which version of the video game "Final Fantasy" was released on October 31, 2006?

Answer: 12th

Playing video games can be a pleasant way to relax after work or school but remembering the release dates of specific versions is the sign of an obsession.

6. What was the name given to the first child of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (known to the tabloid cognescenti as 'TomKat') born in 2006?

Answer: Suri

"Shiloh" is the name of the child born to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, collectively known as Brangelina in the tabloid press. "Suri" is "princess" in Hebrew and "red rose" in Persian. Tom Cruise has made some very entertaining films but knowing the names of celebrity infants requires exposure to publications which lower one's IQ by at least 10 points.

7. What musician did Carmen Electra marry in 2003?

Answer: Dave Navarro

Carmen filed for divorce from Dave Navarro on August 10, 2006. She married Dennis Rodman in 1998. She is reported to having had an affair with Tommy Lee following his breakup with Pamela Anderson.

8. Which of the following pop stars was not a Mouseketeer?

Answer: Jessica Simpson

Per interviews with Jessica Simpson, she was a front-runner for a spot on "The New Mouseketeers" for which she auditioned when she was twelve. However, during the final audition she froze and forget her lines, choreography, and lyrics to her song.

9. Who were Michael Jackson's dates for the 1984 America Music Awards?

Answer: Brooke Shields and Emmanuel Lewis

Bubbles was babysitting Michael's llama that evening.

10. On "Star Trek DS9", who recruited Kira Nerys into the Bajoran Resistance?

Answer: Lorit Akrem

If you know this, in the words of William Shatner, you need to "Get A Life"! You spend way too much time poring over the Star Trek Nitpicker's Guide.

Source: Author Akhnaten

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