I know, it’s been a while. The thematic links are somewhat more esoteric this time around, I have to admit.
- What product garnered the famous review “No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.” upon its initial release?
- What was Kurt Vonnegut’s first published novel?
- “Tiny Bubbles” was what entertainer’s signature song?
- Cava is the Spanish version of what famous beverage?
- How do Syrah and Shiraz wines differ?
- Persepolis is located near what modern city?
Last week’s time’s answers:
- George Crumb’s chamber piece Vox Balaenae was inspired by what animal?
The humpback whale. - What is the name of the narrator of the novel Moby-Dick?
This is a bit of a trick question, since while the first line of the novel is “Call me Ishmael”, it’s pretty obvious that it’s an allegorical name, and the narrator is only referred to by name once in the rest of the book. - What do Billy Budd, The Love of The Last Tycoon, Turandot, The Silmarillion, and The Art of Fugue have in common?
They were all unfinished at the time of their creator’s death and were all completed by other hands. - The narrator of The Lovely Bones and the narrator of Desperate Housewives share what distinguishing characteristic?
They’re both narrating from beyond the grave. - What was actress Teri Hatcher’s first starring role?
Lois in the television series “Lois & Clark”. - What do Superman’s three major love interests have in common?
They all have the initials “L.L.”
1. What product garnered the famous review “No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.” upon its initial release?
The Apple(R) iPod(R).
2. What was Kurt Vonnegut’s first published novel?
Who freakin' knows?
3. “Tiny Bubbles” was what entertainer’s signature song?
Lawrence Welk.
4. Cava is the Spanish version of what famous beverage?
The knee-jerk response is Champagne. That AOC, however, is not the first sparking white. That distinction belongs to the Blanquette de Limoux; and inasmuch as the inspiration for Champagne's methode champenoise comes from the BdL's methode ancestrale, you could say Cava is a version of the BdL.
5. How do Syrah and Shiraz wines differ?
The wines themselves do not differ at all. It's a difference in nomenclature. Those produced in Europe (and maybe the U.S., not sure) are Syrah and those produced in .za and .au are called Shiraz. Legend has it that the grape originated in the vicinity of the then-Persian city of Shiraz.
6. Persepolis is located near what modern city?
Tehran, mayhaps? Aha, but because the answer to a question in the Paulf trivia game is often related to the answer to a previous question, I'll go out on a limb and say Shiraz.
I only think I know #3 - Tiny Bubbles was Don Ho's signature song.