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Quiz about Skipper Dan by Weird Al Yankovic

"Skipper Dan" by "Weird Al" Yankovic Quiz

Here's a quiz on the song "Skipper Dan" by "Weird Al" Yankovic about a displaced actor working as a ride operator at a theme park.

A multiple-choice quiz by JsusFreak. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
JsusFreak

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,110

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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10 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What school did Skipper Dan graduate from? Hint

UCLA

Vassar

Julliard

USC

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who were the two people that Skipper Dan was reading about in order to further his acting career? Hint

Uta Hagen and William Shakespeare

Tennessee Williams and William Shakespeare

Uta Hagen and Tennessee Williams

Neil Simon and Arthur Miller

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Question 3 of 15

3. According to the lyrics, which film director was Skipper Dan hoping would call him? Hint

Steven Spielberg

Martin Scorsese

James Cameron

Quentin Tarantino

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the song, how many shows does Skipper Dan do every day on the Jungle Cruise ride? Hint

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Question 5 of 15

5. Skipper Dan says that when he laughs at his own jokes, he's also doing what? Hint

Dying inside

Crying inside

Trying to hide

Staying alive

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which animal is known for "wiggling its ears" in the song? Hint

Elephant

Water buffalo

Lion

Hippo

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Question 7 of 15

7. According to the lyrics, the critics compare Skipper Dan to what famous actor? Hint

Peter O'Toole

Alec Guinness

Laurence Olivier

John Gielgud

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Question 8 of 15

8. Skipper Dan says that while he may not be on the IMDb website, he is riding his "little boat around Adventureland". Out of these choices, in which theme park is "Adventureland" located? Hint

Disneyland

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Knott's Berry Farm

Universal Studios

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Question 9 of 15

9. What play did Skipper Dan say he would've "killed" in? Hint

The Crucible

Death of a Salesman

The Producers

Speed the Plow

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Question 10 of 15

10. The song "Skipper Dan" is found on which "Weird Al" album? Hint

Running with Scissors

Internet Leaks

Poodle Hat

Straight Outta Lynwood

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the music video for "Skipper Dan," what is the name of the boat he works on? Hint

Congo Queen

The African Queen

Congo King

HMS Pinafore

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Question 12 of 15

12. According to the song, how far can Bengal tigers jump? Hint

Over 25 feet

Over 10 feet

Over 20 feet

Over 15 feet

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Question 13 of 15

13. During one of his tours, Skipper Dan points out the backside of what thing? Hint

Water

His fellow explorer

A hippo

Nothing

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Question 14 of 15

14. Skipper Dan's grandfather gave him some important advice, according to a line in the song. What was it? Hint

Join the military and see the world

Major in business while in college

Go to law school and make money

Learn how to be a welder

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Question 15 of 15

15. Why does Skipper Dan hope that someone shoots him? Hint

Because he's overworked and underpaid

Because he's going crazy

Because he's bored with his job

Because he's getting seasick at his job

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What school did Skipper Dan graduate from?

Answer: Julliard

According to the song, he was first in his class at Julliard. "Skipper Dan" is an original Weird Al song, not a parody. The song appeared on "Internet Leaks" (2009).

2. Who were the two people that Skipper Dan was reading about in order to further his acting career?

Answer: Uta Hagen and William Shakespeare

He dreamed of Hollywood and honed his acting abilities with the line, "While I read my Uta Hagen and studied the Bard". William Shakespeare is a famous English playwright and Uta Hagen was an actress and acting teacher.

3. According to the lyrics, which film director was Skipper Dan hoping would call him?

Answer: Quentin Tarantino

Skipper Dan was hoping Quentin Tarantino would call him for a movie role. He also hoped that Annie Leibovitz would take his picture for "Rolling Stone" magazine.

4. In the song, how many shows does Skipper Dan do every day on the Jungle Cruise ride?

Answer: 34

He does 34 shows daily, according to the lyrics. He laments, "Every day, it's the same". Weird Al released "Internet Leaks" in 2009.

5. Skipper Dan says that when he laughs at his own jokes, he's also doing what?

Answer: Crying inside

He is obviously upset that he's working as a theme park entertainer and not as a famous actor like he wanted to be. The music video for "Skipper Dan" features an animated version of the tale.

6. Which animal is known for "wiggling its ears" in the song?

Answer: Hippo

"Look at the hippos, they're wiggling their ears; just like they've done for the last 50 years...". The song "Skipper Dan" was released on July 14, 2009.

7. According to the lyrics, the critics compare Skipper Dan to what famous actor?

Answer: Laurence Olivier

Apparently, the critics thought he'd also be a big hit at film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance. "Internet Leaks" was released by the Volcano Entertainment music label.

8. Skipper Dan says that while he may not be on the IMDb website, he is riding his "little boat around Adventureland". Out of these choices, in which theme park is "Adventureland" located?

Answer: Disneyland

The Jungle Cruise ride is located in Adventureland in Disneyland's Magic Kingdom, along with other attractions such as the Indiana Jones ride and Tarzan's Treehouse. Disneyland is located in Anaheim, CA USA.

9. What play did Skipper Dan say he would've "killed" in?

Answer: Speed the Plow

He also mentioned that he would've "knocked 'em dead in 'Twelve Angry Men'". The play "Speed the Plow" was written by David Mamet, while "Twelve Angry Men" was written by Reginald Rose.

10. The song "Skipper Dan" is found on which "Weird Al" album?

Answer: Internet Leaks

Weird Al's "Internet Leaks" were songs that were released on the Internet. These included "CNR" and "Craigslist". Some songs were recorded and/or released in 2008, while others appeared in 2009.

11. In the music video for "Skipper Dan," what is the name of the boat he works on?

Answer: Congo Queen

He's seen on the boat entertaining various tourists with bad jokes in the music video. Congo Queen was the name of a real vehicle in Disney's Jungle Cruise ride.

12. According to the song, how far can Bengal tigers jump?

Answer: Over 20 feet

Skipper Dan points this out on his fake jungle tour. Real Bengal tigers are native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

13. During one of his tours, Skipper Dan points out the backside of what thing?

Answer: Water

"There it is, the backside of water!" Unlike Skipper Dan, Weird Al himself was never a cruise tour guide. He did work as an accordion instructor in his early days.

14. Skipper Dan's grandfather gave him some important advice, according to a line in the song. What was it?

Answer: Major in business while in college

He admits that he should've listened to his grandfather when he told him to major in business instead of pursing acting. He says:

"Now my hopes have all vanished and my dreams have all died
And I'll probably work forever as a
Tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride".

15. Why does Skipper Dan hope that someone shoots him?

Answer: Because he's bored with his job

He says "Somebody shoot me cause' I'm bored to tears". Prior to "Internet Leaks" (2009), Weird Al had released twelve albums!

Source: Author JsusFreak

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