Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

[liberty]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

I think it's funny that one of the trivia questions and one of the trivia answers are located right next to each other -- Honolulu Academy of Arts and Thomas Square! D'oh!

[Kalei99]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

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Is it too early to congratulate Kalei99 on a well-played game? She took an early lead and kept it throughout, and I don't see how she could lose it with just one more round (unless Scrivener has something tricky in the works - which would not surprise me.)

I fully expect the unexpected!

[Leo Lakio]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

As Scrivener noted, "sporty" is completely subjective. The Thing resembled a Jeep (also originally a military vehicle), and a lot of people consider Jeeps to be "sporty." He didn't say it was a "sports car" - that would be different.

One of the Wikipedia articles you cited, Blaine, even stated that part of the reason behind designing The Thing was a desire for "a durable, fun, off-road capable vehicle."

As for the interchangeability of parts, I hereby grant permission for Scrivener to share my PM appeal with you, if you wish to see the references I cited. They show that The Thing fits his description of being "so closely related to the Beetle that many of its parts were interchangeable with a Beetle's."

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The AF is kicking herself for not knowing Thomas Square - she says she should have thought of that. I, on the other hand, looked right in that region on Google Earth and missed it. Seeing the photo today, I can certainly see the pattern, but I would not have recognized it otherwise - the trees block part of the view, and the paths are faded (but that's neither an appeal nor a complaint.)

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Is it too early to congratulate Kalei99 on a well-played game? She took an early lead and kept it throughout, and I don't see how she could lose it with just one more round (unless Scrivener has something tricky in the works - which would not surprise me.)

[Peshkwe]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Flag

I think it does. Even has the "thick and thin" crosses! In fact, I'm positive that the flag is a design feature of Thomas Square, and not just an accident.

I have to agree. It's the only place that's blocked out in a 2 to 1.5 (give or take) flag rectangle. That's what I looked for as a first step 'cause if it was any other shape even with the thick and thin stripes it wouldn't be a 'flag', other shapes would have led to challenges....and it didn't have any other random trails breaking up the pattern.

I wonder if you went to the library or historical society you could find the original schematics for the park would it show a simple design as what's there or something more elaborate that's been lost through the years.


And...nope...I've never been out to your neck of the world.

[zztype]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Flag

I think it does. Even has the "thick and thin" crosses! In fact, I'm positive that the flag is a design feature of Thomas Square, and not just an accident.

[Kalei99]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

Ehhh, funnykine! Where stay da Goat Lady? I know she went ski, but she live 30 minutes from the slopes! No way she would miss this.

Hmmmmm.

I thougth You and Leo Lakio would appreciate my lack of energy yesterday! I did, however, know my slasher movies! I'm not much of a fan anymore - t back in the 80's I LOVED horror movies. What was I thinking??

I'm mad at myself for the other two questions. I saw Union park on Google map but it didn't (and still doesn't) look much like the Union Jack to me. I was looking for something more definitive...

As for the water fountain - that's the first thing that came to mind. I even told myself that I would guess "natural spring" or "artesian well" if I couldn't find anything. I found an article about the Hawaii's 1st water fountain on Bethel - which came from a well in the area. Butn my brain got fuzzy and I got tired and I forgot about my orginal answer...said something stupid in stead.

See Leo...you had your chance!

[acousticlady]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

<sigh> Now it's my turn to say I can't believe I missed posting the answers to yesterday's questions! I did a total brain fut!

Scriv...I'd like to appeal all of Day 32. I need another 24 hours! <ggg>

Gee, if I can somehow get you to also miss Sunday's deadline...... I can pull ahead............. Assuming of course that I get all three.

[zztype]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

http://www.angelfire.com/ab6/vwhistory/

While the Karmann-Ghia represented the sporty, elegant side of the Beetle family, another member, the Type 181 diametrically opposed it. A strictly utilitarian vehicle, the 181's design echoed that of the wartime K&#252;belwagen. It went into production at the Hanover factory in 1970, and though initially 1500 powered, the engine was soon replaced by the 1600cc unit. The Type 181 became known as the Trekker in Europe, as the Thing in the US, and as the Safari in Mexico. In 1973, production transferred to Mexico, and the car officially was imported into the US. Because of its military-like appearance and high ground clearance, 2000 were actually built for the German army in 1970. Some also went to the Belgian and Dutch armed forces.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Thing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karmann_Ghia

[tutusue]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

Ahhhh! Can't believe I missed posting my answers yesteray!

And I, personally, thank you for that!

<sigh> Now it's my turn to say I can't believe I missed posting the answers to yesterday's questions! I did a total brain fut!

Scriv...I'd like to appeal all of Day 32. I need another 24 hours! <ggg>

[scrivener]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

Ehhh, funnykine! Where stay da Goat Lady? I know she went ski, but she live 30 minutes from the slopes! No way she would miss this.

What do you mean? She answered the slasher question and said that was all she had energy for after skiing all day.

As for the sportiness of the Thing, I agree with that statement, but "sporty" is such a subjective term, and to be honest, I always thought of the Thing as sporty myself. I only know so much about cars, and the links Leo gave me were enough to convince me to award the point.

[zztype]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

Category: Baby You Can Drive My Car
What sporty Volkswagen model was so closely related to the Beetle that many of its parts were interchangeable with a Beetle's?

The only "sporty" Volkswagen with interchangeable Beetle parts was the Karmann Ghia. The Thing was not a "sporty" Vdub, more of a "utility" VW, a military vehicle. Thing was not a sports car.

My first car was a 1966 VW Bug. Since then I've owned 2 other bugs and 2 Vans. I repaired and maintained them all, myself. I have worked on Bugs, Buses, Karmann Ghias, Squarebacks, Fastbacks and even a Notchback. (I have not worked on a Thing.)

The only sports model of the air-cooled Volkswagen was the Karmann Ghia.

I protest the point awarded for The Thing answer. That is NOT correct.

Blaine

[zztype]

Re: Hawaii Threads Trivia Contest -- Go Fourth and Multiply

Ehhh, funnykine! Where stay da Goat Lady? I know she went ski, but she live 30 minutes from the slopes! No way she would miss this.

Hmmmmm.

[scrivener]

Day 33 Answers

HawaiiThreads Trivia Contest!
Here are the answers for Day 33 (are you kidding me?!?)!

Category: You Don't Know Where in the World is Jack!
Participant-submitted question!

Where in Honolulu would you see a Union Jack as you flew over?
We're not looking for a Hawaii state flag, but a Union Jack in a possibly unexpected place! Yes, the participant who submits this question encourages you to use Google Earth.

It's Thomas Square! Is this not the coolest thing?

Here's what I find really, really interesting about this question: First, when I conceived the "participant-submitted question," it was with the hopes that we'd add to the variety of questions in the pool, since I am but one person and even my interests are limited in scope. Second, I was hoping that participants would be challenged to submit questions that would be difficult but that at least one or two people would get! A super-easy question is fine (I try to include a few of them myself), but it doesn't really help anyone out, whereas a tough question benefits the asker and the few correct respondents. I like that thought.

I think this is the first participant-submitted question to receive exactly ONE correct answer! Peshkwe, who has never even been here, if I remember correctly, got it right, which means zztype gets one point! And they are the only people to score on this question! Woo hoo!

Category: They Love You to Pieces
For a quarter of a point each, identify the movie slasher who:

1. Killed his older sister, was sent away, escaped, and returned to kill more teenagers. -- Michael Myers of the Halloween films.
2. Fell into a vat of poisonous waste, mutated, then used his powers for good rather than evil. -- Melvin Ferd of the Toxic Avenger series.
3. Killed his wife in front of his young daughter. -- Freddy Krueger of the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
4. Sought vengeance on the girl who decapitated his mother, then killed and killed again. And again. -- Jason Voorhees of the Friday the 13th series.
5. Killed his mother, preserved his mother, then became his mother. -- Norman Bates of the Psycho series.
6. Killed people under orders from his family so they could make chili with the corpses. -- Leatherface of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series.

Yikes. I freaked myself just researching and then typing those questions!

CranBeree: abdef for 1.25 points.
kanahina: abde for 1 point.
Peshkwe: abcdef for 1.5 points.
Mike_Lowery: abdef for 1.25 points.
Leo Lakio: abdef for 1.25 points.
liberty: abcdef for 1.5 points.
Kalei99: abcdef for 1.5 points.
acousticlady: acdef for 1.25 points.
helen: abe for .75 points.

Category: Water Friends For?
What's so special about the drinking fountain at the Honolulu Academy of Arts?

Wow. I'm rather surprised that nobody got this one. The drinking fountain, located just inside the entrance near the sign-in desk, is fed directly by one of the many artesian wells in the area, so it is always ice-cold, fresh, and delicious! You really must stop in when you're in the area, just for a few sips of this great water!

There have been several comments on the length of this game! "Are you kidding me is right!" "Isn't it time to wrap this up already?" and "I'm finished in this marathon!" were my favorites! I agree -- it has been a fun contest, but enough is enough! However, I could feel the lack of drive in the private messages, and I would like to exit not with a whimper, but with a bang, so everyone take one night off and we'll have one last, fun night Sunday night through Monday night, okay? Take a deep breath, fix your sights on the finish line, put one foot in front of the other, and come back Sunday night for one last question. Then we'll take a break until whatever the next game is!

Okay? Bring it in! "Determined" on three, ready? One, two, three, DETERMINED!

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appeals: Leo Lakio's getting 1 point for his answer to the VW question yesterday ("The Thing"). Kalei99 and liberty are getting one point each for their Sacramento Bee answers. You have to admit, it was quite impressive that they got that. I mean, zztype emailed the Sac Bee, but Kalei99 CALLED IT ON THE PHONE!

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scores:
87.5: Kalei99
81.75: Leo Lakio
73.25: zztype
71: liberty
64.75: tutusue
62: acousticlady
61.75: Surfingfarmboy
58.25: Mike_Lowery
50.75: lavagal
48.25: InfinityProductions
46: Peshkwe
40.75: CranBeree
[WITHDRAWN]: mel
32: kanahina
26.5: helen
13: Palama Kid
10.25: kiwidiva
9.5: jdub

New questions on Sunday night at 9:00. I'll make 'em good!

[Peshkwe]

Re: Day 32 Answers

Peshkwe owned one in Germany! I'm sooooo jealous!

Heh...don't be. Surprisingly for a German car it don't like the mountains. I REALLY liked the Opel we had much better....'course living up a mountainside could have colored my vision a bit. Particularly in the winter.

[tutusue]

Re: Day 31 Answers!

[...] it would diminish the "fun" factor of the game - which, in the end, is all this is about.

Bragging rights and small prizes are not the reason I played all this time - it was simply a bit of fun, and I am grateful to Scrivener for the opportunity. I hope everyone can take a similar perspective, and that Scrivener will not hesitate to do this again.

BRAVO!!! This is a frivolously fun, trivia game with nothing much at stake. I never gave a 2nd thought to cream of tartar 'til a couple of days ago! Who'da thunk?!!! I sure wish this contest was happening in January when I start my daily journal adding something new I've learned each day. This contest woulda made the first 31 entries very easy!