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The Pleasureable Pleasant Assassins Quiz

C'mom, kids. It's time to indulge yourself in some Pleasant trivia. Everyone's favourite Australian no budget film makers (for more info: pleasant-assassins.com).

A multiple-choice quiz by sloppy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
sloppy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
133,626

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who are the two members of Pleasant Assassins? Hint

Gavin Murray and Lucio Fulci

David Jackson and Anton Sirianni

David Jackson and Gavin Murray

Josh Parsons and Gavin Murray

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the first Pleasant Production film? Hint

Spleen

Throbbing Thistle of the White Horseman

Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman

Slums

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to their website, who has the reputation of doing the bulk of the work in Pleasant Assassins? Hint

Gavin Murray

Robert Bobcat

Josh Parsons

David Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Dave hit in the face with a folder, causing him to cry during the editing of "Spleen"? Hint

Josh Parsons

Isaac Egan

Gavin Murray

Anton Sirianni

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Pleasant Production film does the character Foo Foo appear in? Hint

Spleen

Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman

Slums

Juxtaposition

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who does character Dante Randal interview in "Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman"? Hint

Tony Hodgeorini and Robert Howers

Matt Shirvington

Tony Hodgeorini and Matt Shirvington

Robert Howes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which character said this line? "Let's do some magic!" Hint

Frank Castle

Stanley Prevert

Rooty the Clown

Lionel "Choffa" Romero

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Question 8 of 10

8. A critic referred to the script of "Slums" as similar to the work of which prominant author? Hint

Thomas Harris

Chuck Palahniuk

Bret Easton Ellis

Irvine Welsh

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was Freak Out Guy from "Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman" conceived? Hint

Central Australia

Hong Kong

Sydney

Melbourne

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Question 10 of 10

10. What animal costume does Foo Foo (Brok Power) wear in "Slums"? Hint

An orange cat costume

A gorilla costume

A grey bunny costume

A pink pig costume

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who are the two members of Pleasant Assassins?

Answer: David Jackson and Gavin Murray

The Pleasant Assassins are, of course, Dave and Gavin. They formed in early 2000 working on scripts, stand up comedy and comics. In 2001, they moved on to filmmaking.

2. What was the first Pleasant Production film?

Answer: Spleen

"Spleen" was released in 2001. The Pleasant Assassins tend to view it as a failure in most respects. Not recommended.

3. According to their website, who has the reputation of doing the bulk of the work in Pleasant Assassins?

Answer: David Jackson

According to www.pleasant-assassins.com, Dave Jackson does most of the work behind the scenes on the Pleasant Production films, generally directing, writing and editing.

4. Who did Dave hit in the face with a folder, causing him to cry during the editing of "Spleen"?

Answer: Isaac Egan

It was Isaac Egan. This is a story known well by fans of the Pleasant Assassins, as it truly illustrates the mood swings Dave can have. Isaac refused to get out of Dave's chair, so violence ensued.

5. What Pleasant Production film does the character Foo Foo appear in?

Answer: Slums

"Slums" was the biggest project for the Pleasant Assassins in 2003. It was a short black comedy and popular with the Pleasant Assassins fans.

6. Who does character Dante Randal interview in "Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman"?

Answer: Tony Hodgeorini and Matt Shirvington

Dante Randal is played by Dave Jackson. According to their website, after his role in "Slums", this is Dave's favourite character he was cast to play.

7. Which character said this line? "Let's do some magic!"

Answer: Rooty the Clown

Rooty the Clown (played by Dave Jackson) appears in "Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman". He says this to his bored audience who obviously have no interest in his act.

8. A critic referred to the script of "Slums" as similar to the work of which prominant author?

Answer: Chuck Palahniuk

According to the Pleasant Assassins webpage, "Slums" was said to be "Chuck Palahniuk material" by critic Alexandra Phelan.

9. Where was Freak Out Guy from "Throbbing Gristle of the Black Horseman" conceived?

Answer: Central Australia

Freak Out Guy (played by Brok Power) was conceived by Dave Jackson and Brok Power on a trip to Central Australia.

10. What animal costume does Foo Foo (Brok Power) wear in "Slums"?

Answer: A pink pig costume

Foo Foo, of course, wears a pig costume. This was the cheapest option.

Source: Author sloppy

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