Nerdy Trivia: March 12, 2025

Happy Alfred Hitchcock Day!

The master of suspense taught us that a quiet hotel room, a flock of seagulls, or even your sweet old neighbor could be absolutely terrifying with the right camera angle and musical score. His ability to make audiences scream at shadows and jump at ordinary sounds has influenced pretty much every thriller made in the last 60 years. Anyone who claims they can watch "Psycho" shower scene or climb a steep staircase without hearing those shrieking violins in their head is definitely lying (and probably sleeps with their closet door open like a psychopath).

Related Trivia:

→ What is the name of the motel in "Psycho"?
→ "Psycho" star Janet Leigh is the mother of which actress?

Morning Trivia: How many times was Alfred Hitchcock nominated for an Oscar?

Alfred Hitchcock redefined what cinema could be and became the "Master of Suspense" in the process. This absolute genius made generations fear shower curtains, revolutionized camera techniques, and became such a household name they put his silhouette on TV. For someone who transformed Hollywood forever, how many times did the Academy actually nominate Hitchcock for Best Director?

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Retro Trivia: What's the name of the Simpsons' pet dog?

Among all the pets in Springfield – from Mr. Burns' attack hounds to Bleeding Gums Murphy's singing junkyard dogs – one stands out by being spectacularly average. The Simpsons' greyhound may have finished last in every race, but he sprinted straight into TV history. So what do they call this lovable underdog who found his forever home with Springfield's favorite family?

🎂 Celebrity Birthdays: March 12, 2025

• Barbara Feldon (1933)
• Liza Minnelli (1946)
• James Taylor (1948)
• Jon Provost (1950)
• Steve Harris (1956)
• Marlon Jackson (1957)
• Jerry Levine (1957)
• Courtney B. Vance (1960)
• Julia Campbell (1963)
• Aaron Eckhart (1968)

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