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Uncomfortably Numb Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for those who feel uncomfortable and numb from spending too much time on this website. This quiz will ask questions about songs dealing with being uncomfortable, numb, miserable or in pain.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
390,056

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The band U2 released the single "Numb" in 1993. The song was inspired by the numbing sensory overload which was incorporated in the band's tour. Which band member spoke the lyrics of this song? Hint

Bono

The Edge

Larry Mullen, Jr.

Adam Clayton

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2010, Maroon 5 wrote a song about the pain of being in a decaying and difficult relationship. What was the name of this song? Hint

Misery

Never Gonna Leave This Bed

Animals

Moves Like Jagger

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which group recorded the 1994 song "Feel the Pain" after the death of the lead singer's father? Hint

Dinosaur Jr

Sonic Youth

The Cure

Nirvana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which song by Pink Floyd was about a person becoming burned out with the life they had created? Hint

Another Brick in the Wall

Learning to Fly

Wish You Were Here

Comfortably Numb

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1983, Sting wrote a song because he was struggling through a divorce and with relationships with his band mates. What was the name of this song? Hint

King of Pain

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Don't Stand So Close to Me

Roxanne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Nine Inch Nails recorded the song "Hurt" in 1995. The song was about the pain of depression, consequences and regrets. Which country legend remade this song in 2002? Hint

Waylon Jennings

Willie Nelson

Kris Kristofferson

Johnny Cash

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the uncomfortable name of the song known as the theme song from "M*A*S*H"? Hint

Suicide is Uncomfortable

Suicide is Hurtful

Suicide is Painless

Suicide is Numbing

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1995, a song titled "Misery" was recorded. The song was about a company called "Frustrated, Incorporated" whose factory would make "misery". Who recorded this song? Hint

Pearl Jam

Nine Inch Nails

Soul Asylum

Hole

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 2003 song "Numb" was about the pain of a child trying to live up to its parents' expectations. Which rock band performed this song? Hint

The Smashing Pumpkins

Pearl Jam

Linkin Park

The All-American Rejects

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1974, Carly Simon wrote a song about not agonizing over failed romantic relationships. What was the name of the song? Hint

Haven't Got Time for the Pain

You're So Vain

The Right Thing to Do

Grownup

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Edge

The song "Numb" was recorded U2's 1993 studio album "Zooropa". The song, album and subsequent tour mocked the television and media oversaturation of the time by incorporating a series of sensory overload.

The song's music video had U2 guitarist, the Edge, sitting in a chair reciting the lyrics as the other band members played gags on him.

2. In 2010, Maroon 5 wrote a song about the pain of being in a decaying and difficult relationship. What was the name of this song?

Answer: Misery

The song "Misery" was recorded for Maroon 5's 2010 studio album "Hands All Over". The song was about being in a much wanted relationship only to realize the difficulty of the relationship itself. The song was nominated in the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal category at the Grammy Awards in 2011.

3. Which group recorded the 1994 song "Feel the Pain" after the death of the lead singer's father?

Answer: Dinosaur Jr

"Feel the Pain" was recorded by Dinosaur Jr. for their 1994 studio album "Without a Sound". Lead singer J Mascis' father died during the recording of the album. The music video, which was directed by Spike Jonze, shows band members hitting a golf ball all over New York City.

4. Which song by Pink Floyd was about a person becoming burned out with the life they had created?

Answer: Comfortably Numb

The song "Comfortably Numb" was recorded for Pink Floyd's 1979 album "The Wall". The song was used in the 1982 film "Pink Floyd - The Wall".

The main character of the film, Pink, became unconscious due to being burned out on the life he had created for himself. The song "Comfortably Numb" played as the people in the room tried to revive Pink.

5. In 1983, Sting wrote a song because he was struggling through a divorce and with relationships with his band mates. What was the name of this song?

Answer: King of Pain

"King of Pain" was the fourth single released from the Police's 1983 studio album "Synchronicity". Sting was inspired to write the song in Jamaica after divorcing his wife. The recording and production of the song was difficult as the members of the Police weren't getting along. The band went on hiatus after the "Synchronicity" tour.

6. Nine Inch Nails recorded the song "Hurt" in 1995. The song was about the pain of depression, consequences and regrets. Which country legend remade this song in 2002?

Answer: Johnny Cash

The song "Hurt" was recorded by Nine Inch Nails for their 1994 studio album "The Downward Spiral". This version of the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 1996.

Johnny Cash recorded "Hurt" for his 2002 studio album "American IV: The Man Comes Around". The music video for this song won a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video and was nominated for six MTV Video Music Awards.

7. What is the uncomfortable name of the song known as the theme song from "M*A*S*H"?

Answer: Suicide is Painless

The song "Suicide is Painless" is the theme song for the 1970 movie and subsequent television show "M*A*S*H". The music for the song was written by Johnny Mandel. The song lyrics were written by Mike Altman.

8. In 1995, a song titled "Misery" was recorded. The song was about a company called "Frustrated, Incorporated" whose factory would make "misery". Who recorded this song?

Answer: Soul Asylum

Soul Asylum recorded the song "Misery" for their 1995 studio album "Let Your Dim Light Shine". The song hit the top twenty in both Canada and the United States. "Weird Al" Yankovic parodied the song as "Syndicated Inc." on his 1996 studio album "Bad Hair Day".

The song was written due to the band's frustration with their constraints in the music industry. The band's success fixed their financial problems. But the band was frustrated due to their pressures to perform more, and because of their larger fan base and more people to financially support.

9. The 2003 song "Numb" was about the pain of a child trying to live up to its parents' expectations. Which rock band performed this song?

Answer: Linkin Park

The song "Numb" came from Linkin Park's 2003 album "Meteora". The song was later remixed with Jay-Z in 2004 as a song titled "Numb/Encore". The subject of the song was a child who was numb while struggling to live up the expectations set by parents.

10. In 1974, Carly Simon wrote a song about not agonizing over failed romantic relationships. What was the name of the song?

Answer: Haven't Got Time for the Pain

"Haven't Got Time for the Pain" was a single from Carly Simon's 1974 studio album "Hotcakes". The song was written during Simon's pregnancy with her new husband James Taylor. Her happiness at the time allowed her to forget about the pain from earlier in her life.

During the 1980s, the song was also used in commercials for Medipren brand ibuprofen.

Source: Author workisboring

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