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"Dirty Jobs" Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz for Discovery's "Dirty Jobs" television program. Enjoy!

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

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strehlow

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
285,311

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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635

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (3/10), Guest 166 (3/10), Guest 47 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the host's name on "Dirty Jobs"? Hint

Dave Barsky

Doug Glover

Troy Paff

Mike Rowe

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the host's previous professions is as a what? Hint

executive chef

brick mason

opera singer

underwear model

3. Each episode starts with the host saying "My name is Mike Rowe, and this is my job: I explore the country looking for people who aren't afraid to get dirty-hard-working men and women who earn an honest living doing the kinds of jobs that make civilized life possible for the rest of us. Now... get ready, _______." Hint

have a laugh

to rumble

to get dirty

to do a dirty job

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Question 4 of 10

4. In a 2007 episode, the host sang the national anthem and threw out the first pitch at Prince George's Stadium. What was the name of the minor league team that played in the stadium? Hint

Akron Aeros

Altoona Curve

Bowie Baysox

Binghampton Mets

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Question 5 of 10

5. The host of this show is the spokesperson for what automobile manufacturer? Hint

Ford

Dodge

Cheverolet

Toyota

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Question 6 of 10

6. In one episode, the host helps a Las Vegas magician do dirty jobs. What magician did the host work for? Hint

Tim Burton

Lance Burton

David Copperfield

Siegfried and Roy

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Question 7 of 10

7. The host of "Dirty Jobs" did a job in South Africa at the Animal Protection and Environmental Sanctuary and encountered a feisty Vervet monkey. What was the name of the monkey that held the crew hostage? Hint

Paddy

Georgie

Barsky

Dawn

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Question 8 of 10

8. The host has been to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help an exterminating crew do some "dirty" work. What is the name of this black clad company he works with? Hint

Bugs Away

Vexcon

Hexagon

Armageddon

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Question 9 of 10

9. When the host painted bridges in Michigan, what is the name of the bridge that he helped paint? Hint

Mackinac Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

Tacoma-Narrows Bridge

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the episode where the host assisted as an alligator egg collector, the crew's air boat overturns. What was the estimated value of all the equipment lost and/or destroyed? Hint

$10,000

$100,000

$1,000,000

$100 and a Barsky

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Nov 12 2024 : Guest 66: 3/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 166: 3/10
Sep 28 2024 : Guest 47: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the host's name on "Dirty Jobs"?

Answer: Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe often mentions Dave Barsky, who is often just called Barsky, is the "Dirty Jobs" field producer. Troy Paff and Doug Glover are both cameramen. They are often seen in the episodes, many times for falling, getting knocked over, or going above and beyond for the call of duty.

2. One of the host's previous professions is as a what?

Answer: opera singer

Mike Rowe sang professionally with the Baltimore Opera.

Answer: to get dirty

Mike Rowe is very respectful of the hard working American. He has a good time, laughs, and cracks jokes, but always gives credit to the show's guests.

4. In a 2007 episode, the host sang the national anthem and threw out the first pitch at Prince George's Stadium. What was the name of the minor league team that played in the stadium?

Answer: Bowie Baysox

Mike helped the grounds crew and with dugout maintenance, then was asked to sing the national anthem and throw out the first pitch. His parents were at the game.

5. The host of this show is the spokesperson for what automobile manufacturer?

Answer: Ford

In 2006, Mike became a spokesperson for Ford Motor Company, particularly Ford trucks. In many episodes Mike and the crew make comments about Ford trucks.

6. In one episode, the host helps a Las Vegas magician do dirty jobs. What magician did the host work for?

Answer: Lance Burton

Mike went on stage to help Lance perform a trick, but the dirty job was helping Randy G. "Turtle" Williams clean the cages of all the animals that disappear in the show.

Answer: Paddy

Many of the "Dirty Jobs" staff were attacked, bitten, and scratched. Mike said that "the monkeys are running the asylum."

8. The host has been to Shreveport, Louisiana, to help an exterminating crew do some "dirty" work. What is the name of this black clad company he works with?

Answer: Vexcon

The Vexcon crew, comprised of Bill, Mary and Bump, explains the science behind exterminating. Bill explains that even though traps seem inhumane, they are better than poisons. Traps are an instant death, and does not cause secondary poisoning. Secondary poisoning is when a rodent eats poison, wanders off and dies, and then is eaten by another animal, which in turn is poisoned as well.

9. When the host painted bridges in Michigan, what is the name of the bridge that he helped paint?

Answer: Mackinac Bridge

The Mackinac Bridge is the bridge that connects the mitten to the U.P. He actually paints the supporting wires, in the towers, and changes light bulbs.

10. In the episode where the host assisted as an alligator egg collector, the crew's air boat overturns. What was the estimated value of all the equipment lost and/or destroyed?

Answer: $100,000

In the aftermath of the crew's air boat crash, they determined that they lost three cameras and lenses, an audio mixer, microphones, lens filters, wireless transmitters and personal cell phones and pagers. Mike estimated that the total cost of the ruined equipment was about $100,000.

Source: Author strehlow

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