Rass MELAI : an Internet MELA Quiz Prelims - El Dorado 2025
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About This Presentation
Prelims of Rass MELAI : a Music, Entertainment, Literature, Arts and Internet Culture Quiz organized by Conquiztadors, the Quiz society of Sri Venkateswara College under their annual quizzing fest El Dorado 2025.
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RULES
●There are 20 questions in the prelims.
●One point for each correct answer. No negative marking.
●Q2,6,9,10 and 15 are star marked questions and will be
used to resolve ties.
●No. of blocks ∝ No. of Hints given.
●The decision of the QM is final and binding.
●There are 20 questions in the prelims.
●One point for each correct answer. No negative marking.
●Q2,6,9,10 and 15 are star marked questions and will be
used to resolve ties.
●No. of blocks ∝ No. of Hints given.
●The decision of the QM is final and binding.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THANK YOU TO SAARTHAK, VIVET AND DIVYANSH FOR
THEIR VALUABLE FEEDBACK REGARDING THE SET
THANK YOU TO SAARTHAK, VIVET AND DIVYANSH FOR
THEIR VALUABLE FEEDBACK REGARDING THE SET
Q1. Give both fundas
Coincidentally or not, there are many popular renditions of a particular
man consuming something, drawing all our attention.
With each deriving from different movies between the late 90s and the
late 2010s, it is perhaps a nod to the man’s expressiveness.
Unrelated, the man’s seemingly “strict” choices regarding his romantic
affiliations have also become meme worthy, though the streak broke
recently.
Coincidentally or not, there are many popular renditions of a particular
man consuming something, drawing all our attention.
With each deriving from different movies between the late 90s and the
late 2010s, it is perhaps a nod to the man’s expressiveness.
Unrelated, the man’s seemingly “strict” choices regarding his romantic
affiliations have also become meme worthy, though the streak broke
recently.
A1. Leonardo Dicaprio holding drinks meme and him refusing
to date anyone older than 25
to date anyone older than 25
Q2. ID the star and the artist
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, a rising star made waves on the red carpet
with a stunning gown, inspired by an iconic 19th-century French artist
known for his mastery in capturing movement and ballet. The gown, a
work of art in itself, paid homage to a famous painting by this artist,
known for his delicate and dynamic portrayals of dancers.
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, a rising star made waves on the red carpet
with a stunning gown, inspired by an iconic 19th-century French artist
known for his mastery in capturing movement and ballet. The gown, a
work of art in itself, paid homage to a famous painting by this artist,
known for his delicate and dynamic portrayals of dancers.
A2. Chappell Roan, Edgar Degas
Q3. ID the instrument.
X is a wind instrument from India which is also known as nagasar in
certain areas of the country. The instrument is made from a gourd with
a blowing hole at the top and two pipes attached at the bottom.
A phrase related to the instrument is used in the context of destroying
or ending something or someone.
X is a wind instrument from India which is also known as nagasar in
certain areas of the country. The instrument is made from a gourd with
a blowing hole at the top and two pipes attached at the bottom.
A phrase related to the instrument is used in the context of destroying
or ending something or someone.
A3. Pungi
Q4. ID the literary work
Kandukondain Kandukondain was a 2000 Tamil-language film that
explored the contrasting paths of two sisters as they navigate love,
ambition, and adversity. The director, reflecting on a personal contrast
between him and his brother, drew inspiration from a classic literary
work where measured thought and deep feeling shape the course of its
characters.
Kandukondain Kandukondain was a 2000 Tamil-language film that
explored the contrasting paths of two sisters as they navigate love,
ambition, and adversity. The director, reflecting on a personal contrast
between him and his brother, drew inspiration from a classic literary
work where measured thought and deep feeling shape the course of its
characters.
A4. Sense and Sensibility
Q5. What was the cultural phenomenon?
"Love is a Long Road" is a song by Tom Petty from his 1989 debut solo
album, Full Moon Fever. Recently, it appeared in one of the most
anticipated cultural phenomena, soaring to No. 2 on the worldwide
iTunes chart, just behind Mariah Carey’s holiday canon.
While many believe the song was chosen for its Bonnie and Clyde-esque
parallels to the protagonists, the connections run deeper. Petty, a
Florida native—like the setting of this satirical project— had also been
contributed a song to its predecessor and would have loved to see this
track featured on the upcoming one making it a full-circle moment.
"Love is a Long Road" is a song by Tom Petty from his 1989 debut solo
album, Full Moon Fever. Recently, it appeared in one of the most
anticipated cultural phenomena, soaring to No. 2 on the worldwide
iTunes chart, just behind Mariah Carey’s holiday canon.
While many believe the song was chosen for its Bonnie and Clyde-esque
parallels to the protagonists, the connections run deeper. Petty, a
Florida native—like the setting of this satirical project— had also been
contributed a song to its predecessor and would have loved to see this
track featured on the upcoming one making it a full-circle moment.
A5. GTA 6 Trailer/GTA 6
Q6. ID the phrase / the song.
In 1931, an American newspaper competition asked its readers to
submit the best use of the word ______ in a sentence. The phrase which
won the competition was Immortalised by Wendy Williams in her 2006 tv
show when trying to end a viewers delusions on her partners infidelity.
The audio clip went viral on TikTok in late 2022 and the phrase itself
regained popularity in 2024 as a part of an artists award winning
album.
In 1931, an American newspaper competition asked its readers to
submit the best use of the word ______ in a sentence. The phrase which
won the competition was Immortalised by Wendy Williams in her 2006 tv
show when trying to end a viewers delusions on her partners infidelity.
The audio clip went viral on TikTok in late 2022 and the phrase itself
regained popularity in 2024 as a part of an artists award winning
album.
A6. Denial is a river in Egypt
Q7. Where have we seen them or Put funda.
Once confined to the pages of school textbooks in the 70’s and 80’s, these
endearing siblings were meant to guide young minds how to read and impart
basic moral lessons. However, one has already been reimagined in a far
more unsettling form that starkly contrasts their original purpose, while the
male counterpart patiently waits to make an entrance. All the while, a
familiar childhood phrase about a blooming flower lingers, carrying echoes
of something far beyond innocence.
Once confined to the pages of school textbooks in the 70’s and 80’s, these
endearing siblings were meant to guide young minds how to read and impart
basic moral lessons. However, one has already been reimagined in a far
more unsettling form that starkly contrasts their original purpose, while the
male counterpart patiently waits to make an entrance. All the while, a
familiar childhood phrase about a blooming flower lingers, carrying echoes
of something far beyond innocence.
A7. The animatronic dolls in Squid Game
Q8. What was the medium for her artworks?
Tayeba Begum Lipi is a Bangladeshi artist whose works literally cuts
deep. Growing up her experiences made her feel like women’s safety
was often a double-edged sword, both protective and dangerous. This
tension is reflected in the unconventional medium of her artworks
which references a tool commonly used in childbirth, and to the
violence women often face in Bangladesh.
Tayeba Begum Lipi is a Bangladeshi artist whose works literally cuts
deep. Growing up her experiences made her feel like women’s safety
was often a double-edged sword, both protective and dangerous. This
tension is reflected in the unconventional medium of her artworks
which references a tool commonly used in childbirth, and to the
violence women often face in Bangladesh.
A8. Razor Blades
Q9. FITB
After the publication of a certain something in 1605, _________(9) as a
term or quality emerged. It essentially is a kind of “over-idealism” ,
where one is impractical in the pursuit of ideals - often those
manifested by rash, lofty and romantic ideals with extravagantly
chivalrous actions.
After the publication of a certain something in 1605, _________(9) as a
term or quality emerged. It essentially is a kind of “over-idealism” ,
where one is impractical in the pursuit of ideals - often those
manifested by rash, lofty and romantic ideals with extravagantly
chivalrous actions.
A9. Quixotism
Q10. ID the genre.
In the mid-1990s, rock critics coined a term to describe a genre of
music that is an amalgamation of two separate genres. The first was a
pejorative term for disposable pop music that has often been
associated with catchy and upbeat pop aimed towards teens while the
other had its heyday within the early '90s, its influence has lingered,
with many rock bands of the following decades finding themselves
inspired by it. The term gained renewed attention in 2021 when Spotify
Wrapped highlighted it, leaving many users puzzled about its meaning.
In the mid-1990s, rock critics coined a term to describe a genre of
music that is an amalgamation of two separate genres. The first was a
pejorative term for disposable pop music that has often been
associated with catchy and upbeat pop aimed towards teens while the
other had its heyday within the early '90s, its influence has lingered,
with many rock bands of the following decades finding themselves
inspired by it. The term gained renewed attention in 2021 when Spotify
Wrapped highlighted it, leaving many users puzzled about its meaning.
A10. Bubble Grunge
Q11. What is the colloquial term for this characteristic stance?
In the world of rising pop sensations, certain performers—like Olivia
Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter—have been noted for a particular stance
during their performances. This posture, where the knees angle inward
in a seemingly effortless yet edgy manner, has sparked discussions and
trends across social platforms. Fans have even coined a term for it,
drawing from the early careers of these artists.
In the world of rising pop sensations, certain performers—like Olivia
Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter—have been noted for a particular stance
during their performances. This posture, where the knees angle inward
in a seemingly effortless yet edgy manner, has sparked discussions and
trends across social platforms. Fans have even coined a term for it,
drawing from the early careers of these artists.
A11. Disknees / Disney Knees
Q12. ID the phrase
In 2022, the city of Silchar found itself grappling with the aftermath of
severe floods, leaving its residents struggling to cope with the rising
waters. Amidst the chaos, a divine cry captured on video resonated far
beyond its original context, quickly evolving into an internet sensation.
The phrase, initially a spontaneous outburst reflecting the situation,
soon took on a life of its own, spreading across social media in countless
remixes and variations.
In 2022, the city of Silchar found itself grappling with the aftermath of
severe floods, leaving its residents struggling to cope with the rising
waters. Amidst the chaos, a divine cry captured on video resonated far
beyond its original context, quickly evolving into an internet sensation.
The phrase, initially a spontaneous outburst reflecting the situation,
soon took on a life of its own, spreading across social media in countless
remixes and variations.
A12. Hey Prabhu Hey Hariram Krishna Jagannath Premanand
ye kya hua
ye kya hua
Q13. FITB
___ _____ (3,5) is one of the most prominent Serbian pop rock bands.
The name - which is provocative and unusual - is affiliated with a
certain tainted geopolitical figures in the first half of the twentieth
century, and comes from one of the members viewing the documentary
of the same person .
___ _____ (3,5) is one of the most prominent Serbian pop rock bands.
The name - which is provocative and unusual - is affiliated with a
certain tainted geopolitical figures in the first half of the twentieth
century, and comes from one of the members viewing the documentary
of the same person .
A13. Eva Braun
Q14. ID the artist and the title of the work
In a series of 10 paintings that echo each other in the issue of bright
colors and are standardized in terms of size but are not multiples of the
same image. _______ draws attention to __________ and gives each the
“star” treatment.
In a series of 10 paintings that echo each other in the issue of bright
colors and are standardized in terms of size but are not multiples of the
same image. _______ draws attention to __________ and gives each the
“star” treatment.
A14. Andy Warhol and Endangered Species
Q15. ID the 2024 movie and FITB/ give funda
A film of many firsts, this 2013 cult classic movie was advertised as
India’s first “___-Com”.
One of the main actors in that film recently made his directorial debut
in 2024 with a movie (7,7) set in the same region as the original movie,
and a similar genre. This movie ended up being as an unexpected
massive hit, earning a lot of acclaim.
Also using the themes of friendship, the movie also pays homage to
another iconic 2001 blockbuster, known for its realistic portrayal of
modern Indian youth and a banger of a soundtrack.
A film of many firsts, this 2013 cult classic movie was advertised as
India’s first “___-Com”.
One of the main actors in that film recently made his directorial debut
in 2024 with a movie (7,7) set in the same region as the original movie,
and a similar genre. This movie ended up being as an unexpected
massive hit, earning a lot of acclaim.
Also using the themes of friendship, the movie also pays homage to
another iconic 2001 blockbuster, known for its realistic portrayal of
modern Indian youth and a banger of a soundtrack.
A15. Zom-Com and Madgaon Express
Q16. What is the name of the exhibition ?
In early 2025, Viraj Khanna showcased an exhibition in Mumbai,
dissecting a condition many unknowingly succumb to. Around the
same time, a figure draped in white, whose words often echo
beyond borders, spoke of something eerily similar—warning of
“putrefazione cerebrale”, a phrase now circulating in a language
not his own.
In early 2025, Viraj Khanna showcased an exhibition in Mumbai,
dissecting a condition many unknowingly succumb to. Around the
same time, a figure draped in white, whose words often echo
beyond borders, spoke of something eerily similar—warning of
“putrefazione cerebrale”, a phrase now circulating in a language
not his own.
A16. Brainrot
Q17. ID the Movie
An adaptation of a 1929 novel that has been made into a movie thrice -
initially in 1930 and most recently in 2022, both of whom were highly
critically acclaimed.
However, the 1930 version got instantly embroiled in a rather intriguing
controversy - getting banned and silenced in both Germany and Poland
for rather polarly opposite reasons. In Germany, while it was considered
anti-German and anti-militaristic, the Polish considered it pro-German.
An adaptation of a 1929 novel that has been made into a movie thrice -
initially in 1930 and most recently in 2022, both of whom were highly
critically acclaimed.
However, the 1930 version got instantly embroiled in a rather intriguing
controversy - getting banned and silenced in both Germany and Poland
for rather polarly opposite reasons. In Germany, while it was considered
anti-German and anti-militaristic, the Polish considered it pro-German.
A17. All Quiet On The Western Front
Q18. ID the band
_______ is a mashup band that plays music from a combination of two
legendary bands. Their songs are usually a combination of songs from
the two bands, with titles like- "The Thing That Should Not Let It Be",
the songs have melodious lyrics and a thick, monumental sound
characterized by distorted guitars, extended guitar solos, emphatic
beats and loudness.
_______ is a mashup band that plays music from a combination of two
legendary bands. Their songs are usually a combination of songs from
the two bands, with titles like- "The Thing That Should Not Let It Be",
the songs have melodious lyrics and a thick, monumental sound
characterized by distorted guitars, extended guitar solos, emphatic
beats and loudness.
A18. Beatallica
Q19. ID the style
This “style” of literature (11) is designed to be aesthetically pleasing
comprising of short and direct lines accompanied by an image or
drawing, often lacking characteristic schemes.
They have been criticised of lacking depth and craft, which is rather
notoriously associated with common examples of that genre/segment of
literature - instead focusing on virality and instant fame.
Subjects explored in these bite-sized verses include immigration,
culture, love, domestic violence, feminism, gun violence, war, LGBT
rights and other social justice topics.
This “style” of literature (11) is designed to be aesthetically pleasing
comprising of short and direct lines accompanied by an image or
drawing, often lacking characteristic schemes.
They have been criticised of lacking depth and craft, which is rather
notoriously associated with common examples of that genre/segment of
literature - instead focusing on virality and instant fame.
Subjects explored in these bite-sized verses include immigration,
culture, love, domestic violence, feminism, gun violence, war, LGBT
rights and other social justice topics.
A19. Instapoetry
Q20.Who is Ethel?
Found a new home in 2018, when she was overweight and blind, Ethel’s
transformation has been remarkable. Thanks to the nurturing
environment she was embraced by, her health improved significantly.
Currently, at 13 years old, she remains active and playful, often moving
in her own little loops of joy.
Found a new home in 2018, when she was overweight and blind, Ethel’s
transformation has been remarkable. Thanks to the nurturing
environment she was embraced by, her health improved significantly.
Currently, at 13 years old, she remains active and playful, often moving
in her own little loops of joy.
A20. OIIA cat/ UIIA cat/ OEEA cat/ Spinning Cat meme
ANSWERS
1)Leo memes and under 25
2)Chappell Roan and Edgar
Degas
3)Pungi
4)Sense and Sensibility
5)GTA 6 trailer/GTA 6
6)Denial is a river
7)Squid Game Dolls
8)Razor Blades
9)Quixotism
10)Bubblegrunge
11) Disknees/Disney Knees
12) He prabhu he hariram Krishna
13) Eva Braun
14) Andy Warhol and Endangered
Species
15) Zom-Com and Madgaon Express
16) Brainrot
17) All Quiet On The Western Front
18) Beatallica
19) Instapoetry
20) OIIA /UIAA/ Spinning Cat meme
1)Leo memes and under 25
2)Chappell Roan and Edgar
Degas
3)Pungi
4)Sense and Sensibility
5)GTA 6 trailer/GTA 6
6)Denial is a river
7)Squid Game Dolls
8)Razor Blades
9)Quixotism
10)Bubblegrunge
11) Disknees/Disney Knees
12) He prabhu he hariram Krishna
13) Eva Braun
14) Andy Warhol and Endangered
Species
15) Zom-Com and Madgaon Express
16) Brainrot
17) All Quiet On The Western Front
18) Beatallica
19) Instapoetry
20) OIIA /UIAA/ Spinning Cat meme
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