The weekend is here trivia lovers. And I hope your weekend is going to go better than mine. Your Daily Dozen Trivia Answers Explained for Saturday, May 18th, 2024, covers a quiz that might have some of you guys punching the air with the tough genres offered.

How did you do, Frank? Missed three. Ugh

Here we go..

NFL: Kellen Clemens got drafted in the 2nd Round by this AFC team in 2006, but only started 9 games in 5 seasons.

Answer: New York Jets

Explained: Goodness. This question is old enough to vote.

MLB: In 2012, this 37-year-old knuckleballer won 20 games for the Mets and beat out Clayton Kershaw to win the Cy Young.

Answer: R.A Dickey

Explained: I actually remember his work more than his name.

NHL: Dustin Byfuglien, Patrik Laine, and Paul Stastny all scored goals to help this team defeat the Predators in a close 7-game series in the 2018 West Semifinals

Answer: Winnipeg Jets

Explained: Here comes hockey to ruin everybody’s grid.

History: This Wisconsin congressman was Mitt Romney’s Vice Presidential running mate during the 2012 election and was Speaker of the House from 2015-2019.

Answer: Paul Ryan

Explained: You know my trivia philosophy. You should know the last five presidential ticket cycles. At least.

Celebrity Mashup Answer: Paul Rudd and Jennifer Garner

Explained: The most likable mashup ever.

Snacks and Candy: This candy in a yellow bag with a red-font logo consists of bite-sized, pan-coated, soft-to-chew milk caramel sweets.

Answer: Sugar Babies

Explained: Can’t remember the last time I ate one of these..

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Televison: Ben Savage, Rider Strong, and Danielle Fishel starred in this famous coming-of-age ABC sitcom from 1993-2000.

Answer: Boy Meets World

Explained: My post hint of the day. You Topanga stans should have gotten this one right away..

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Movies: The 2006 film 300 starred what Scottish actor in the lead role as Leonidas, King of Sparta?

Answer: Gerard Butler

Explained: Over 60 percent right. This should have been a free square for this demo.

Music: Currently dating Selena Gomez, this man is one of the most prolific record producers & songwriters of the last decade, and has his own hit songs like “Eastside” and “Roses”.

Answer: Benny Blanco

Explained: Bless the Dozen writers for hyping this guy up to make us believe he deserves Selena Gomez.

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