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They Did What? Trivia Quiz

People not only say the weirdest things but sometimes do the weirdest things as as well. These are some of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,687

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
778

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Question 1 of 10

1. Professional athletes sometimes have meltdowns. What did St Louis Cardinals shortstop Garry Templeton do? Hint

Spat on an umpire

Give the fans the finger

Moon the fans

Start a bench clearing brawl

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Question 2 of 10

2. What did President Ronald Reagan do to a reporter who was heckling him at a press conference? Hint

Told him to 'Shut up'

Offered him a job

Nothing

Made a comment about his momma

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the band John Wayne Bobbitt formed after the trial with his wife? Hint

The Duck's Breath

The Severed Parts

Solid as a Rock

Dismembered Members

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1990, which politician was caught on tape smoking crack cocaine? Hint

Marion Barry

Al Sharpton

Eric Holder

George Bush

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tonya Harding was an exceptional figure skater. What did she do that most professional athletes don't do? Hint

Chew tobacco

Smoke

Refuse to bathe

Train seriously

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did wildman Dennis Rodman wear while promoting his book, 'Bad as I Wanna Be'? Hint

Leaves

A tuxedo

A wedding dress

Feathers

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Michael Vick's dog fighting operation known as? Hint

Da Dawg Fighters

Bad Newz Kennels

The K-Niners

The Ruff Rumblers

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the scandal that featured Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky commonly called? Hint

Bootygate

Billgate

Cigargate

Tailgate

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Question 9 of 10

9. Erik 'the Lizardman' Sprague officially made his living as a what? Hint

mailman

freak

teacher

talkshow host

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Question 10 of 10

10. During a press conference in Iraq, what did Muntadar al-Zeidi throw at George Bush? Hint

shoes

suggestion

pipebomb

kiss

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Professional athletes sometimes have meltdowns. What did St Louis Cardinals shortstop Garry Templeton do?

Answer: Give the fans the finger

St Louis Cardinals shortstop Garry Templeton gave all 7,766 fans in Busch Stadium the finger on August 26,1981. The Cardinals traded him for another young shortstop named Ozzie Smith. Ozzie became a legend in St Louis and was later inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.

2. What did President Ronald Reagan do to a reporter who was heckling him at a press conference?

Answer: Told him to 'Shut up'

The Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan, when heckled in mid-sentence by a reporter, responded by telling him to 'Shut Up'.

3. What was the name of the band John Wayne Bobbitt formed after the trial with his wife?

Answer: The Severed Parts

The band that John Wayne Bobbitt formed after his trial was known as the Severed Parts. Bobbitt along with his band has thankfully drifted into obscurity.

4. In 1990, which politician was caught on tape smoking crack cocaine?

Answer: Marion Barry

Hizzoner Marion Barry was caught in the Vista Hotel along with his current acquaintance Rashida Moore smoking crack cocaine. Hizzoner received a six month sentence for his crime and later went on to reclaim his throne as mayor of Washington DC.

5. Tonya Harding was an exceptional figure skater. What did she do that most professional athletes don't do?

Answer: Smoke

Tonya Harding smoked cigarettes. This was odd because she also suffered from asthma at times. After the attempt physical attack on her rival, Nancy Kerrigan, the rest of her career was all downhill.

6. What did wildman Dennis Rodman wear while promoting his book, 'Bad as I Wanna Be'?

Answer: A wedding dress

While promoting his book 'Wild as I Wanna Be', Dennis Rodman wore a wedding dress. Known for his body piercings and numerous tattoos, Rodman was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011.

7. What was Michael Vick's dog fighting operation known as?

Answer: Bad Newz Kennels

Michael Vick's dog fighting operation was known as the Bad News Kennels. It was worse news when he was busted because the Atlanta Falcons organization demanded back most of money they paid him and rescinded his contract. His pro contract plus endorsements netted him around six million dollars a year, his dog fighting gig around $25,000.

8. What was the scandal that featured Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky commonly called?

Answer: Tailgate

Former president Bill Clinton had an inappropiate relationship with Monica Lewinsky. The scandal was commonly known as Tailgate. It was also known as Monicagate, Sexgate and Lewinskygate.

9. Erik 'the Lizardman' Sprague officially made his living as a what?

Answer: freak

Having transformed himself into a human lizard, Erik Sprague officially makes his living as a freak and sideshow performer. This gentleman holds a BA degree in philosphy and was Ph.D candidate. What on earth happened here?

10. During a press conference in Iraq, what did Muntadar al-Zeidi throw at George Bush?

Answer: shoes

Mr al-Zeidi threw two shoes at President Bush. This is considered a very vile act in the Arab world and worthy of severe punishment. Mr al-Zeidi received a six month sentence.

Source: Author beterave

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