Celebrities Behaving Badly Trivia Quiz

Answer: Expired registration tags

One June 14, 1989, the Hungarian-born actress and author of "The Complete Guide to Men" was pulled over expired registration tags in Beverly Hills, California. While waiting for the officer to check her license, Ms. Gabor fled, and a short chase ensued.

It was then that she slapped the hapless officer. For these offenses, Zsa Zsa was sentenced to 72 hours in jail, 120 hours of community service, and given court costs of $13,000.

Answer: Florida

Probably the less said about this incident, the better. The event, which provided countless fodder for jokes and stand-up routines, occurred on July 26, 1991 at the South Trail Cinema in the beautiful Gulf city of Sarasota, Florida. For this offense, Reubens was given a small fine and ordered to perform community service.

Answer: Richard Pryor

This comic actor and star of "Stir Crazy" began abusing cocaine and alcohol in the 1960s. In 1980, he began to experience paranoia and hallucinations as a result. It was in such a state that he doused his body with cognac and lit himself on fire at his home in Northridge, California.

After receiving third degree burns and spending six weeks in the hospital, Pryor was quoted as saying, "the scars I now have on the outside only mirrored the ones I'd had on the inside my entire life". (from E! Online)

Answer: Holiday Inn

After opening for Herman's Hermits at Atwood Stadium, the band returned to the Holiday Inn to party. To celebrate, Moon set off fire extinguishers, threw food all over, jumped naked into the hotel pool, and, for an encore, drove a Lincoln Continental into said pool.

After he had sobered up, Keith went to a dentist to have his broken teeth repaired. The hotel tab: $40,000. (Wonder how he celebrated his 21st birthday?)

Answer: Prince Michael II

The incident occurred at a Berlin hotel, as Jackson, no stranger to bizarre behavior, stood on the balcony of his fourth floor room, courting fans who had gathered below. The crowd gasped in shock as he took nine-month-old Prince Michael II, put a towel over the poor kid's face, then dangled him from the balcony. Michael's statement to the press: "I made a terrible mistake. I got caught up in the excitement of the moment. I would never intentionally endanger the lives of my children." The stunt horrified and outraged people all around the world.

Answer: John Wayne

A scene straight out of Hollywood, this incident occurred at the 1971 inauguration of ex-actor and future President Ronald Reagan as the Governor of California. Western actor John Wayne, known for his outspoken conservativeness, spotted a group of Vietnam War protesters waving Vietcong flags and charged into them, punching and shouting "You dirty no-good bastards!" Police stepped in and ended the scuffle, but refused to prosecute the Duke.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

The incident occurred at the Golden Nugget, now Bally's in Atlantic City (lovely place, by the way). Sinatra and fellow Rat-Packer Dean Martin finished performing and went to play blackjack in the casino. They allegedly complained about the way the dealer was dealing the cards, and the dealer backed down and did it Frank's way, after Sinatra became abusive.

The casino was fined $25,000 for breaking the rules in order to appease the singers, prompting the comments from the Casino Control Commission. Apparently, all aspects of casino gambling are tightly controlled, and deviation is not tolerated.

Answer: James Brown

The "Godfather of Soul" was arrested on September 24, 1988 in Augusta, Georgia, after he supposedly entered an insurance seminar brandishing a shotgun. Police then chased the 66-year-old singer, who was high on PCP, across two states; the chase ended when they shot out the tires of his truck. Brown was charged with simple assault, carrying a pistol without a license, carrying a deadly weapon at a public gathering, two counts of assault with intent to kill, and seven misdemeanor charges.

He was sentenced to six years, being paroled in 1991 after having served three.

But his troubles didn't end there. In 1998, police found marijuana and guns at his residence, following which he completed a 90-day drug rehabilitation program.

Answer: Woody Harrelson

On October 10, 1982, police in Columbus, Ohio were notified of a man, apparently intoxicated, dancing in the middle of traffic. After being handcuffed and placed in the back of the police van, Harrelson somehow managed to open the van door and escape.

A short chase ensued, after which Woody socked one of the officers. He was charged with Simple Assault and Resisting Arrest, for which he was fined and released.

Answer: Gary Coleman

Whattchu talkin' bout? Gary Coleman, the diminutive star of the 70s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes", was employed as a security guard at the Fox Hills Mall in Hawthorne, California, and had come into a shop called California Uniforms, Inc. to pick up his uniform. Supposedly a woman recognized him and asked Coleman for his autograph, to which he responded by punching her.

At his trial, he stated that he feared for his safety, as the woman, who was bigger than him, had menaced him. He pleaded no contest, was fined $200, and was ordered to attend anger management classes. No mention of how the security guard job turned out...

Answer: a golf club

Bad day at the golf course? On February 8, 1994, Jack Nicholson was involved in an altercation with another driver in Studio City, California. The hapless driver, who had supposedly cut Nicholson off, watched as the actor smashed his windshield and dented the roof of his Mercedes Benz with a golf club. Nicholson was later charged with assault and vandalism, and was sued by the Mercedes driver.

Answer: Saks Fifth Avenue

Although she was alleged to have stolen from Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills and Barney's in New York, it was at the upscale shop Saks that Winona was caught on film boosting clothes in December 2001. In November 2002, she was convicted of grand larceny and vandalism for stealing $5,500 worth of merchandise from the store, including a $110 black hair clip with silver sequins, and a $1,100 evening dress. For this she was placed on three years' probation, during which she must receive counseling.

Answer: Jim Morrison

Jim Morrison, lead singer of the Doors, was charged with exposing himself on stage during a concert at the Dinner Key Audotorium on March 1, 1969. In October of that year, he was convicted of Indecent Exposure and Profanity, which he appealed; the case was stil under appeal at the time of the singer's death in 1971.

Interesting note: at the time of his death, which some believe was faked, Morrison also had 20 paternity suits pending against him.

Answer: Evander Holyfield

This infamous incident occurred at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on June 28, 1997. At the end of the third round, Tyson bit off a chunk of his opponent's right ear. However, the fight went on, with Tyson being warned. His next move was to charge right in and bite Holyfield's other ear. Finally, the fight was broken up. Fortunately for Holyfield, the piece of ear was later reattached.

Answer: Ty Cobb

At New York's Hilltop Park, the star of the Tigers punched and kicked a spectator who had heckled him. The spectator, who turned out to be handicapped, was taken to the hospital. Cobb's punishment? Suspension for one game. Even the Mayor of Atlanta, Cobb's hometown, defended his behavior, saying that the "Georgia Peach" was merely upholding "the principles that have always been taught to Southern manhood." On May 18, Cobb served the first day of his suspension.

The Tigers protested by striking, necessitating finding an entire team of replacement players. I bet that was the last time that guy ever heckled anybody...