Love Rears Its Ugly Head Trivia Quiz

Answer: Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as BDD, is a type of mental illness that causes the affected person to obsess over their body image. Males and females are both affected by this disorder, and it is usually the cause behind people who become addicted to plastic surgery.

Other symptoms include dependant personality, drug abuse, self-imposed social isolation, and depression. It can also cause the sufferer to wear hats, sunglasses and other types of clothing designed to camouflage or disguise the sufferer.

Many health care experts believe that this disorder turned Michael Jackson from the cute little boy he was in the 1970s into the unrecognizable adult he had become at the time of his death.

Answer: Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard is a very successful comedian who has no problem poking fun at many areas that some people are afraid to discuss in polite conversation. Nothing is taboo, she jokes about race, religion, politics and herself. She is also an accomplished musician and has released multiple albums.

While most people consider her to be rather unattractive because of her large nose and very wide mouth, she did do a nude pictorial for "Playboy" magazine in 1992. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Answer: Rhea Perlman

Tiny Rhea Perlman never won a beauty pageant but her sharp wit and excellent comedic skills made her very popular. Married for over 30 years to actor Danny DeVito they are a testament to how true love can survive the divorce pit known as Hollywood.

Answer: Margaret Hamilton

Margaret Hamilton is best known for her stereotypical portrayals of spinsters, as well as for her part as the Wicked Witch of the West. Hamilton used her very plain looks to her advantage in many of her roles. She had a long career on stage, television and silver screen.

She turned down the role as Grandmama in the 1960's comedy "The Addams Family" (1965-1966). This wonderful lady was a regular advocate against animal cruelty and a big supporter of children's causes and public education. She did not have to fear, as so many actresses do, that age would rob her of her beauty.

Her beauty came from within.

Answer: Julia Roberts

Before he married Julia Roberts in 1993, Lyle Lovett was a very successful country music celebrity. Much was made of the marriage, because Roberts was considered beautiful and Lovett's looks were considered by many to be less than aesthetically pleasing. Being handsome was not what made Lovett successful. It was his musical talent, his intelligence, his creativity, and his charm.

Answer: The Hills Have Eyes

Michael Berryman has used his very unusual appearance to his advantage by starring as monsters, demons, and other frightening characters, including the character Pluto in "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977). He suffers from a disorder that prevented him from developing hair, sweat glands or fingernails.

His elongated head is also said to be the primary inspiration for the characters called Coneheads, which debuted in 1977 on an episode of the popular television show "Saturday Night Live". In 2007 he won an EyeGore Award for his Career Contribution in Horror Genre films.

He was also nominated for a Saturn Award as Best Actor for his role in "The Hills Have Eye".

Answer: False

This is false. Robert Englund portrayed this scary character for over 20 years. Steve Buscemi's very plain, rather anemic looking face has appeared in "Reservoir Dogs" (1992), "Pulp Fiction" and "Ghost World" (2001), just to name a few. While his looks may keep him from playing leading male romance characters, these same looks are used very well when he plays characters that require unhealthiness, evil and strangeness.

Answer: Aerosmith

Steven Tyler became a superstar because of his musical talent, not his looks. In 2009 he became one of the judges on the television show "American Idol" and proved to be very popular. He battled alcoholism and drug addiction for years before managing to beat this tireless opponent. Tyler has a great interest in motorcycles and participates in charity auctions whose proceeds go to children.

The band Aerosmith is one of the most successful groups of all time. Playing together for forty years the band has won seven American Music Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

They have also recorded 25 gold albums, 18 platinum albums and 12 multi-platinum albums. Formed in Boston, they are considered, by many, to be one of the most successful rock and roll bands of all time.

This is due to the talent supplied by their unusual looking lead singer as well as the musical skill of all members of the band.

Answer: False

Marilyn Manson (born Brian Hugh Warner) is the male lead singer for the heavy metal rock group named, what else...Marilyn Manson. He took the names from Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. His outrageous lyrics, make-up and stage behavior have led to intense criticism by some parts of society. And his heavy gothic inspired stage make-up do not cover up that this is one ugly man.

In spite of his looks, Manson is a skilled musician, actor, and self-promoter with many fans.

Answer: Marty Feldman

Marty Feldman was one of The most popular comedians in England for many years. He did multiple comedy shows on television and played in numerous comedy movies. His unusual appearance was partially due to a disorder called Graves' disease. It is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid and often results in the appearance of proptosis, in which the eyelids retract and the eyes appear to protrude.

A childhood eye surgery and this disorder were to blame for his distinctive appearance. He joked about himself in movies and on television.

His death at an early age may possibly be blamed on smoking six packs of cigarettes a day and drinking many pots of coffee every day. He was rumored to eat at least 1/2 dozen eggs everyday. His inner beauty could be seen every time he batted his eyes.