Fandomania 2024 Prelims - U25 Fandom and Pop-Culture Quiz, Jigisha 3.0

This is the question and answer set of prelims of Fandomania 2024 - the U25 Fandom and Pop-Culture Quiz of Jigisha 3.0. It is conducted by Pragya - UEM Kolkata Quiz Club.

1. UEM KolkataUEM Kolkata25th August25th August
10:00 AM10:00 AM
JIGISHAJIGISHA
3rd Edition3rd Edition
presentspresents

2. WE THANK OUR PARTNERS
JIGISHA
3RD EDITION

3. OUR QUIZ MASTERSOUR QUIZ MASTERS
Argha SahaArgha Saha Sayak Raha Indrojeet Nayek

4. THE LAWS OF GOD AND MENTHE LAWS OF GOD AND MEN
There will be 26 questions in the prelims round.
The answers are alphabetical, i.e. the answer to the first question starts
with A, while the answer to the last question ends with Z.
Each right answer has 1 marks. No negative for wrong answers. In case
of part marking / two answers, there is 0.5+0.5 points each part.
In case of part marking, atleast one of the answers will start with the
concerned alphabet.
Question P, R, A, G, Y will be star questions, which will not carry any
extra question , but will be considered while breaking ties. In case of
further draw, we will do top drop.
Top 8 teams will qualify to finals.
If anyone googles or subjects to any unfair means, they will be pruned
from reality.

5. AND IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING YOUR OPINION/DECISION MATTERS:
WE ARE THE TRIBAL CHIEFS, ACKNOWLEDGE US!

7. QUESTION A*QUESTION A*
The word A, defined in Merriam Webster as "a distinctive atmosphere
surrounding a given source" or "a subtle sensory stimulus" was first
recorded to be used in 1686. Recently, this word is in high use in social
media. Given is the use over time for word A.
Give me the word A.

8. QUESTION BQUESTION B
B is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Cerebrocrustacean from the planet
Encephalonus IV.
B usually speaks with very high vocabulary, which can make it difficult for
others to understand what he is talking about. He can also come off as
arrogant and egotistical due to his intelligence, as according to him, he
has skill, not luck.
Technically speaking, his IQ is shown to be 10^30, or one nonillion. He
can solve very difficult calculations mentally in roughly seconds, and can
visualize equations and trajectories of objects as if they're actually there.
Identify B.

9. QUESTION CQUESTION C
connect the given images.

10. QUESTION DQUESTION D
In the given clip , a certain professional
wrestling maneouvour has been displayed,
and this is one of the best instances of it.
For dummies, the name of this finisher
might remind you of a Thor villain from
Marvel.
(p.s. specific name not needed. the answer
should be like “whale”, not “blue whale”.)

11. QUESTION EQUESTION E
In the 20th Century, the fictional language E, heavily inspired by
Finnish, was created by a very popular author and was used in a
multiple Oscar winning movies. There is an unverified theory
roaming around the internet which states that this particular
author created a fantasy world just for the sole purpose of using
his fictional language.
If you do not know about the language, just think about an Indian
Youtuber whose fans claim that no one can speak before him.

12. QUESTION FQUESTION F
F is a wiki hosting service that hosts wikis mainly on
entertainment topics. The privately held, for-profit Delaware
company was founded in October 2004 by Wikipedia co-
founder Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley. If you look up any
fictional character on google, this website would probably be
the top result. Id F.

13. QUESTION G*QUESTION G*
G is one of the funniest animes in the world and has garnered a
lot of praise from all around the world.
G is knowns for its hilarious unexpected parodies that are the
essence of this series.
Some of the most notables parodies are of Dragon Ball Z,
Bleach, One Piece, Slumdog Millionaire, jojo's and many more.
Identify G.

14. QUESTION HQUESTION H
Most of the plot of Stranger's things takes place in the fictional
town of H in Indiana, USA. The gateway between earth and the
upside down in H national laboratory is the cause of all the
tragedy in the show. Identify H.
If you haven't seen Stranger's things, then you might get H if
you think about something in your house that might "whistle at
the cook".

15. QUESTION IQUESTION I
“I” was one of the 300 african-american soldiers who were used
as test subjects at Camp Cathcart as part of the Project
Rebirth's attempt to recreate the Super Soldier Serum. I, the
only survivor, took on the mantle of Captain America and
traveled to Europe to fight in the war.
This was seen as treasonous by the military, who sentenced him
to life in prison as punishment, although he was released after
17 years. His legacy remained a secret to the world at large but
became a legend and a hero to the black community. Identify I.

16. QUESTION JQUESTION J
Monty Norman composed a song "Bad Sign, Good Sign", for a
musical adaptation of V. S. Naipaul's novel “A House for Mr
Biswas”, set in the Indian community in Trinidad.
This song went on to become an inspiration for which globally
recognizable piece of music associated with adventure and
espionage?

17. QUESTION KQUESTION K
Brian Baumgartner has a YouTube channel where he uploads a series
of videos introducing his cookbook about a very particular dish
which is very popular and "funny" in the world of entertainment.
Name this dish which is specially known and “heartbreaking” among
sitcom fans.

18. QUESTION LQUESTION L
Anucha Saengchart nicknamed Cha, known by his online presence as
L, is a Thai social media personality known for his unique way of
pursuing a certain hobby using household items.
Cha is known for his quirky and inventive approach of doing what he
does, which brought him significant fame and online success.

19. QUESTION MQUESTION M
This meme M originated from a skit in "Chappelle's show" which
originally aired in 2004. During a certain episode, Dave chappelle
mockingly announced his intention to run for president and proceeded
to show two 'ad campaigns' , one regarding free healthcare and other
regarding prevention of teenage pregnancies.
Both of these ads end with the same ' campaign slogan', emphasising
both the nature of the challenge as well as the absurd but forward
thinking answer to the challenge.
Id the slogan.

20. QUESTION NQUESTION N
This is the route taken by a certain character
in pursuit of another famous character N in a
famous animated movie which released over
two decades ago. Identify N.

21. QUESTION OQUESTION O
“I met a traveler from an antique land
Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand,
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown....”
This is a very famous poem O, that almost all of us have read in our childhood.
O is also the name of the only “perfect” rated episode on IMDB.
Identify O.

22. QUESTION P*QUESTION P*
Anirban Sen
Akaash Dutta
Tridha Dutta
Tirthaa Chatterjee
Snehajit Das
Where can we see these names, who are connected to a lot of bangalee
childhoods?

23. QUESTION QQUESTION Q
Bob Hope, the iconic American entertainer,
was a multi-talented individual who left an
indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
His career spanned over 80 years, from
entertaining the troops of world war II to
winning Academy Awards 19 times, he did it all.
A certain fictional pilot, saxophonist and
magician was inspired from Bob Hope who is
known for his outrageous antics.

24. QUESTION R*QUESTION R*
The R are one of the three major ethnic groups from which the humans of
Westeros descend in the world of game of thrones. They were a culture of river-
faring people who dwelt on the banks of a certain immense river in Essos, the
river being their namesake. After being forced to flee in ten thousand ships during
the Wars with Valyria, the surviving R eventually settled in Dorne in southern
Westeros. Id R.
Another name, starting with R is probably the character with the most plot
"armor" in the world of Attack on Titan. He is the most sucidal among all others
but isayama being him refused to kill him. Id R.
Both the Rs are similar sounding.

25. QUESTION SQUESTION S
This collab happened in 2024 january month, having a huge impact on the
world of pop culture. Both sides participating in said collab are shown in
this picture. however, the names are redacted, and both names start with
“S”. Identify these two Fandoms.

26. QUESTION TQUESTION T
This is a topic for redditors / netizens
to criticise the unfortunate fate of a
certain character. The image displays
how the said character could have
easily avoided what happened
originally.
simply tell me what entity is this
meme about, and put funda. The first
panel has been intentionally hidden.

27. QUESTION UQUESTION U
This song is inspired by a 1994 song U which was remade in 2019.
The singers of both the original and the remake are considered
legends of indian music industry.

28. In WWE "Money In The Bank 2024" Premium Live Event, the MITB
briefcase is imprinted with a company's name on it.
This company is famous for founding The Seven and managing the
global population of licensed Supes, as well as several other business
industries including but not limited to TV networks, sports drink
companies, music apps and fast-food chains.
Name the company.
QUESTION VQUESTION V

29. QUESTION WQUESTION W
Most of the fandom wikipedia sites are named as something important
or significant to that specific fandom. For example, LOTR has a name
of “The one wiki to rule them all”.
What is the WIKI of Star Wars very aptly and punnily named?

30. QUESTION XQUESTION X
The band Linkin park was started by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson. At
that time it was called X for no apparent reason, but they changed the
name to Hybrid Theory which is also the name of their album through
which they gained recognition. Later they tried to name the band as
Lincoln park, a tribute to Lincoln Park in Santa Monica, but they had to
settle for Linkin Park in order to buy the domain linkinpark.com . ID X

31. QUESTION Y*QUESTION Y*
Y is the name used by more than one characters in DC Universe. The
original was a clown-like henchman of the Joker who first appeared
during the Flashpoint timeline. He has the ability to increase and
decrease his mass.
Another character, Y, is an owl and the loyal companion of the young
magician, Tim Hunter who is meant to become the greatest magician
on Earth.
If we need to guess Y, think about an attraction of our childhood.

32. QUESTION ZQUESTION Z
Identify the movie from which this
meme is from. Video is in the next
slide.

34. Answers Ahead...Answers Ahead...

35. QUESTION A*QUESTION A*
The word A, defined in Merriam Webster as "a distinctive atmosphere
surrounding a given source" or "a subtle sensory stimulus" was first
recorded to be used in 1686. Recently, this word is in high use in social
media. Given is the use over time for word A.
Give me the word A.

36. answer this question
AuraAura

37. QUESTION BQUESTION B
B is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Cerebrocrustacean from the planet
Encephalonus IV.
B usually speaks with very high vocabulary, which can make it difficult for
others to understand what he is talking about. He can also come off as
arrogant and egotistical due to his intelligence, as according to him, he
has skill, not luck.
Technically speaking, his IQ is shown to be 10^30, or one nonillion. He
can solve very difficult calculations mentally in roughly seconds, and can
visualize equations and trajectories of objects as if they're actually there.
Identify B.

38. BrainstormBrainstorm

39. QUESTION CQUESTION C
connect the given images.

40. Clash of ClansClash of Clans

41. QUESTION DQUESTION D
In the given clip , a certain professional
wrestling maneouvour has been displayed,
and this is one of the best instances of it.
For dummies, the name of this finisher
might remind you of a Thor villain from
Marvel.
(p.s. specific name not needed. the answer
should be like “whale”, not “blue whale”.)

42. DestroyerDestroyer

43. QUESTION EQUESTION E
In the 20th Century, the fictional language E, heavily inspired by
Finnish, was created by a very popular author and was used in a
multiple Oscar winning movies. There is an unverified theory
roaming around the internet which states that this particular
author created a fantasy world just for the sole purpose of using
his fictional language.
If you do not know about the language, just think about an Indian
Youtuber whose fans claim that no one can speak before him.

44. ElvishElvish

45. QUESTION FQUESTION F
F is a wiki hosting service that hosts wikis mainly on
entertainment topics. The privately held, for-profit Delaware
company was founded in October 2004 by Wikipedia co-
founder Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley. If you look up any
fictional character on google, this website would probably be
the top result. Id F.

46. FandomFandom

47. QUESTION G*QUESTION G*
G is one of the funniest animes in the world and has garnered a
lot of praise from all around the world.
G is knowns for its hilarious unexpected parodies that are the
essence of this series.
Some of the most notables parodies are of Dragon Ball Z,
Bleach, One Piece, Slumdog Millionaire, jojo's and many more.
Identify G.

48. GintamaGintama

49. QUESTION HQUESTION H
Most of the plot of Stranger's things takes place in the fictional
town of H in Indiana, USA. The gateway between earth and the
upside down in H national laboratory is the cause of all the
tragedy in the show. Identify H.
If you haven't seen Stranger's things, then you might get H if
you think about something in your house that might "whistle at
the cook".

50. HawkinsHawkins

51. QUESTION IQUESTION I
“I” was one of the 300 african-american soldiers who were used
as test subjects at Camp Cathcart as part of the Project
Rebirth's attempt to recreate the Super Soldier Serum. I, the
only survivor, took on the mantle of Captain America and
traveled to Europe to fight in the war.
This was seen as treasonous by the military, who sentenced him
to life in prison as punishment, although he was released after
17 years. His legacy remained a secret to the world at large but
became a legend and a hero to the black community. Identify I.

52. Isiah BradleyIsiah Bradley

53. QUESTION JQUESTION J
Monty Norman composed a song "Bad Sign, Good Sign", for a
musical adaptation of V. S. Naipaul's novel “A House for Mr
Biswas”, set in the Indian community in Trinidad.
This song went on to become an inspiration for which globally
recognizable piece of music associated with adventure and
espionage?

54. James BondJames Bond

55. QUESTION KQUESTION K
Brian Baumgartner has a YouTube channel where he uploads a series
of videos introducing his cookbook about a very particular dish
which is very popular and "funny" in the world of entertainment.
Name this dish which is specially known and “heartbreaking” among
sitcom fans.

56. Kevin’s chillyKevin’s chilly

57. QUESTION LQUESTION L
Anucha Saengchart nicknamed Cha, known by his online presence as
L, is a Thai social media personality known for his unique way of
pursuing a certain hobby using household items.
Cha is known for his quirky and inventive approach of doing what he
does, which brought him significant fame and online success.

58. LowcostcosplayLowcostcosplay

59. QUESTION MQUESTION M
This meme M originated from a skit in "Chappelle's show" which
originally aired in 2004. During a certain episode, Dave chappelle
mockingly announced his intention to run for president and proceeded
to show two 'ad campaigns' , one regarding free healthcare and other
regarding prevention of teenage pregnancies.
Both of these ads end with the same ' campaign slogan', emphasising
both the nature of the challenge as well as the absurd but forward
thinking answer to the challenge.
Id the slogan.

60. Modern problemsModern problems
require modern solutionrequire modern solution

61. QUESTION NQUESTION N
This is the route taken by a certain character
in pursuit of another famous character N in a
famous animated movie which released over
two decades ago. Identify N.

62. NemoNemo

63. QUESTION OQUESTION O
“I met a traveler from an antique land
Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand,
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown....”
This is a very famous poem O, that almost all of us have read in our childhood.
O is also the name of the only “perfect” rated episode on IMDB.
Identify O.

64. OzymandiasOzymandias

65. QUESTION P*QUESTION P*
Anirban Sen
Akaash Dutta
Tridha Dutta
Tirthaa Chatterjee
Snehajit Das
Where can we see these names, who are connected to a lot of bangalee
childhoods?

66. Pandav GoendaPandav Goenda

67. QUESTION QQUESTION Q
Bob Hope, the iconic American entertainer,
was a multi-talented individual who left an
indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
His career spanned over 80 years, from
entertaining the troops of world war II to
winning Academy Awards 19 times, he did it all.
A certain fictional pilot, saxophonist and
magician was inspired from Bob Hope who is
known for his outrageous antics.

68. QuagmireQuagmire

69. QUESTION R*QUESTION R*
The R are one of the three major ethnic groups from which the humans of
Westeros descend in the world of game of thrones. They were a culture of river-
faring people who dwelt on the banks of a certain immense river in Essos, the
river being their namesake. After being forced to flee in ten thousand ships during
the Wars with Valyria, the surviving R eventually settled in Dorne in southern
Westeros. Id R.
Another name, starting with R is probably the character with the most plot
"armor" in the world of Attack on Titan. He is the most sucidal among all others
but Hajime Isayama, the author refused to kill him. Id R.
Both the Rs are similar sounding.

70. Rhoynar, ReinerRhoynar, Reiner

71. QUESTION SQUESTION S
This collab happened in 2024 january month, having a huge impact on the
world of pop culture. Both sides participating in said collab are shown in
this picture. however, the names are redacted, and both names start with
“S”. Identify these two Fandoms.

72. Spy X FamilySpy X Family
Street FighterStreet Fighter

73. QUESTION TQUESTION T
This is a topic for redditors / netizens
to criticise the unfortunate fate of a
certain character. The image displays
how the said character could have
easily avoided what happened
originally.
simply tell me what entity is this
meme about, and put funda. The first
panel has been intentionally hidden.

74. TitanicTitanic
How Jack could have survived tooHow Jack could have survived too

75. QUESTION UQUESTION U
This song is inspired by a 1994 song U which was remade in 2019.
The singers of both the original and the remake are considered
legends of indian music industry.

76. UrvashiUrvashi

77. In WWE "Money In The Bank 2024" Premium Live Event, the MITB
briefcase is imprinted with a company's name on it.
This company is famous for founding The Seven and managing the
global population of licensed Supes, as well as several other business
industries including but not limited to TV networks, sports drink
companies, music apps and fast-food chains.
Name the company.
QUESTION VQUESTION V

78. VoughtVought

79. QUESTION WQUESTION W
Most of the fandom wikipedia sites are named as something important
or significant to that specific fandom. For example, LOTR has a name
of “The one wiki to rule them all”.
What is the WIKI of Star Wars very aptly and punnily named?

80. WookiepediaWookiepedia

81. QUESTION XQUESTION X
The band Linkin park was started by Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson. At
that time it was called X for no apparent reason, but they changed the
name to Hybrid Theory which is also the name of their album through
which they gained recognition. Later they tried to name the band as
Lincoln park, a tribute to Lincoln Park in Santa Monica, but they had to
settle for Linkin Park in order to buy the domain linkinpark.com . ID X

82. XeroXero

83. QUESTION Y*QUESTION Y*
Y is the name used by more than one characters in DC Universe. The
original was a clown-like henchman of the Joker who first appeared
during the Flashpoint timeline. He has the ability to increase and
decrease his mass.
Another character, Y, is an owl and the loyal companion of the young
magician, Tim Hunter who is meant to become the greatest magician
on Earth.
If we need to guess Y, think about an attraction of our childhood.

84. Yo-YoYo-Yo

85. QUESTION ZQUESTION Z
Identify the movie from which this
meme is from. Video is in the next
slide.

87. ZoolanderZoolander

88. Thank you