TGIF trivia fans. We’ve made it through another week. And I certainly hope that yours was better than mine. Your Daily Dozen Trivia Answers Explained for May 17th, 2024, should deliver insight on a pretty well written quiz.

How did you do, Frank?: Missed two. I’ll get that perfect. Eventually.

Here we go..

NFL: After taking a 5-year absence following his Bears tenure, Mike Ditka returned to coaching, where he went a dreadful 15-33 as the Head Coach of this NFC team from 1997-1999

Answer: New Orleans Saints

Explained: Unforgettable coach.

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College Football: With Baker Mayfield as his QB, this Oklahoma WR finished 4th in 2016 Heisman voting and won the Biletnikoff Award after catching 17 TD’s and totaling over 1,500 yards.

Answer: Dede Westbrook

Explained: Got me. Not a clue.

NBA: During Golden State’s 2015 Championship run, Phil Jackson made a tweet mocking 3-point shooting teams when the Warriors were down 2-1 in the West Semifinals against this team.

Answer: Memphis Grizzlies

Explained: Phil is still a GOAT coach.

Cars: Named after the coldest geographical biome, Toyota has produced this model of full-sized pick-up trucks since 1999.

Answer: Tundra

Explained: I hope you guys didn’t write Tacoma

Celebrity Mashup Answer: George Clooney and Larry King

Explained: A pretty easy mash. Not too bad.

Chain Restaurants: The Bloomin’ Onion is a signature appetizer from what sit-down chain restaurant?

Answer: Outback

Explained: Try eating one by yourself. You may not feel good the morning after but it’s certainly worth it!

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Television: In 2013, this House of Cards actress became the first from a Netflix series to get a Best Actress Emmy nomination.

Answer: Robin Wright

Explained: Robin Wright Penn was also available although I played it safe to get the green block.

Movies: The last film released during Chris Farley’s lifetime was this 1997 martial arts comedy that featured him in the lead role and also starred Nicollette Sheridan and Chris Rock.

Answer: Beverly Hills Ninja

Explained: RIP Farley. Saw it in theaters.

Music: “Feel the rain on your skin. No one else can feel it for you. Only you can let it in…” are lyrics from what 2004 Natasha Bedingfield song?

Answer: Unwritten

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Explained: My post hint of the day. Great way to end the work week.

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