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Quiz about Adultswims Tom Goes to the Mayor
Quiz about Adultswims Tom Goes to the Mayor

Adultswim's "Tom Goes to the Mayor" Quiz


This 2004-06 animated comedy series, shown on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block, was a landmark of absurdist humor; viewers adored it or loathed it. These general questions are not episode-specific.

A multiple-choice quiz by Gheelnory. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Gheelnory
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
272,214
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Tom Goes to the Mayor" originated in which of these media? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The basic premise of the show was which of these? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The animation of "Tom Goes to the Mayor" had which unusual feature? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Episodes began with which of these? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which main character was referred to by title or description, and not by name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Tom and his wife lived with which of these? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Some "Tom Goes to the Mayor" episodes featured live-action sequences starring which of these characters? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Episodes frequently ended with Tom in which of these situations? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Tom" attracted many well-known performers; Season One contained guest-shots by which of these celebrities? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Season Two attracted just as many famous "Tom" fans as did Season One. Those who appeared in episodes included: Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Tom Goes to the Mayor" originated in which of these media?

Answer: The Internet: it was a web cartoon

Though both creators of the show (Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim) attended Philadelphia's Temple University, "Tom Goes to the Mayor" (or "TGTTM") began existence as a web cartoon, not as a campus newspaper offering. The Cartoon Network's Adult Swim division green-lighted the show after it was brought to their attention by "Mr.Show's" Bob Odenkirk.
2. The basic premise of the show was which of these?

Answer: Tom Peters approaches his town's mayor with an idea to make money or help the town

The plots of the 30 episodes largely follow the formula of Tom showing up at the Mayor's office and trying to convince him to okay some scheme or other; generally the schemes were fairly altruistic (for example, saving a bird sanctuary, making the town's children safer, or creating a renewable power source).
3. The animation of "Tom Goes to the Mayor" had which unusual feature?

Answer: The show's characters were actors in still photos; the photos were filtered to be blue-and-white

The animation was one source of outrage for non-fans of the show; since the characters didn't "move", some said that the show wasn't animated at all. The animation was accomplished by taking photos of the cast and filtering the photos with computer software. The resulting look is of sketches made of blue and white lines and shading (said to resemble mimeographing).
4. Episodes began with which of these?

Answer: The song "Jefferton Alive", promoting the town of Jefferton

The song video "Jefferton Alive" is an all-too-believable example of the sort of promotional material a small town might produce on its own; it's so realistic that it can't even be considered parody. An enormous pride in strip-malls and all-you-can-eat buffets is conveyed by this short song and its images.
5. Which main character was referred to by title or description, and not by name?

Answer: The Mayor

Tom's wife was named, and very ironically (she was "Joy"). The other two choices are invented.

The Mayor had another association with names, in addition to having no name of his own: a running gag in the series was that he couldn't remember Tom's name, despite its simplicity.
6. Tom and his wife lived with which of these?

Answer: Her three sons from a previous relationship

In the first episode, the Mayor compliments Tom on his "fine boys" when Tom displays a family photo; Tom sheepishly admits he's only their stepfather. Later on we see Joy and the boys treating Tom with disdain and contempt, despite Tom's efforts to provide for them.
7. Some "Tom Goes to the Mayor" episodes featured live-action sequences starring which of these characters?

Answer: Jan and Wayne Skylar, the Married News Team

Jan and Wayne are prominently featured in the second Adult Swim series from Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!"

The Married News Team seems to elicit just as much emotion in their second show as they did in their first; a substantial proportion of outraged message-board postings concern the fact that a man in eyeshadow and lipstick was portraying half of the Team.
8. Episodes frequently ended with Tom in which of these situations?

Answer: facing financial, legal, and/or bodily peril.

The many disasters Tom encountered have led some to theorize that the series doesn't portray a set of experiences, but instead shows just one day in the life of Tom, happening differently each time. The fact that the Mayor doesn't seem to recognize Tom or remember his name when they meet at the beginning of episodes, might lend some support to this theory.
9. "Tom" attracted many well-known performers; Season One contained guest-shots by which of these celebrities?

Answer: Jack Black, Jeff Goldblum, and Sarah Silverman

Guest stars on "Tom Goes to the Mayor" contributed both their voices and their photographed looks--though their looks were often disguised by false facial hair, hats, or unusual hair-dos. Sarah Silverman was almost unrecognizable (visually), as she wore a fat-suit for her role; the nature of the blue/white filtering process also served to camouflage Sarah and other guest stars.
10. Season Two attracted just as many famous "Tom" fans as did Season One. Those who appeared in episodes included:

Answer: Gary Busey, Judd Hirsch, and Sir Mix-a-Lot

In an interview available at adultswim.com, Tim and Eric were asked how they got so many celebrities to appear on their show. They gave credit to their producer Bob Odenkirk (the comedian and star of "Mr. Show"), whose contacts and influence resulted in many stars being willing to give a new show a chance. As Tim said, "he's very respected."

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