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    The Flaming Lips recorded a song for what animated movie about a sponge and a starfish?

    • The Poseidon Adventure
    • Sea Change
    • Lollapalooza
    • The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
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Explore the intriguing world of The Flaming Lips through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on song titles, lyrics, and movie contributions, enhancing your understanding of their unique influence in the rock music scene.

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  • 2. 

    What Flaming Lips music video shows a slow-motion reverse pillow fight between two girls?

    • This Here Giraffe

    • She Don't Use Jelly

    • The Golden Path

    • The W.A.N.D.

    Correct Answer
    A. The W.A.N.D.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The W.A.N.D." The music video for this song by The Flaming Lips features a slow-motion reverse pillow fight between two girls.

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  • 3. 

    Where do The Flaming Lips do their ego-tripping, according to an EP title?

    • Psychiatrist's Couch

    • Mommy's House

    • By The Elevator

    • Gates Of Hell

    Correct Answer
    A. Gates Of Hell
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Gates Of Hell." This suggests that The Flaming Lips engage in ego-tripping in a place associated with darkness, evil, or torment. The EP title implies that the band explores themes of self-indulgence, arrogance, or narcissism in their music.

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  • 4. 

    What words start the Flaming Lips song title that ends "of the Fetus With Needles"?

    • Sacred Judgment

    • Psychiatric Explorations

    • Motrin-Laced Hemorrhoids

    • Underwater Lipstick

    Correct Answer
    A. Psychiatric Explorations
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Psychiatric Explorations." The question is asking for the words that start the Flaming Lips song title that ends with "of the Fetus With Needles." Out of the given options, "Psychiatric Explorations" is the only one that fits the criteria.

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  • 5. 

    What 1993 Flaming Lips single led to an appearance on "Beverly Hills, 90210"?

    • Marching The Hate Machines

    • At War With The Mystics

    • Bohemian Rhapsody

    • She Don't Use Jelly

    Correct Answer
    A. She Don't Use Jelly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "She Don't Use Jelly". This song by The Flaming Lips became popular in 1993 and led to the band's appearance on the popular TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210". The song's quirky lyrics and catchy melody resonated with audiences, propelling the band into the mainstream and earning them a spot on the popular teen drama.

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  • 6. 

    What Flaming Lips album has Japanese script that reads "Happiness can make you cry"?

    • At War With The Mystics

    • The Soft Bulletin

    • Christmas On Mars

    • Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

    Correct Answer
    A. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots. This album by The Flaming Lips features Japanese script on its cover that translates to "Happiness can make you cry." This phrase reflects the album's themes of love, loss, and the complex emotions that come with them.

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  • 7. 

    Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne created 40 cassette tapes to be played at once, as part of what?

    • Circus Show

    • Radio Sweepstakes

    • The Parking Lot Experiments

    • Bud Light Commercial

    Correct Answer
    A. The Parking Lot Experiments
    Explanation
    Wayne Coyne, the lead singer of the Flaming Lips, created 40 cassette tapes to be played at once as part of The Parking Lot Experiments. This suggests that The Parking Lot Experiments is a project or event that involved the simultaneous playback of multiple cassette tapes.

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  • 8. 

    In 2001, The Flaming Lips began filming what low-budget indie film, completed in 2008?

    • Christmas On Mars

    • The W.A.N.D.

    • War Pigs

    • Super Lucky Rainbow

    Correct Answer
    A. Christmas On Mars
    Explanation
    In 2001, The Flaming Lips started filming "Christmas On Mars," a low-budget indie film that was completed in 2008.

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  • 9. 

    The Flaming Lips toured what album through their "Boom Box Experiments"?

    • Clouds Taste Metallic

    • Zaireeka

    • Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

    • The Soft Bulletin

    Correct Answer
    A. Zaireeka
    Explanation
    The Flaming Lips toured the album "Zaireeka" through their "Boom Box Experiments."

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  • 10. 

    With no snow on Christmas eve, where did The Flaming Lips spend the evening, in a song?

    • Mt. Everest

    • On The Beach

    • The Zoo

    • At The Dump

    Correct Answer
    A. The Zoo
    Explanation
    In the song, The Flaming Lips spent the evening at The Zoo because there was no snow on Christmas eve. This suggests that they decided to visit the zoo instead of engaging in traditional Christmas activities. The zoo may have been seen as an alternative way to spend the holiday, providing entertainment and a unique experience.

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  • 11. 

    A Flaming Lips song title from the album "Clouds Taste Metallic" refers to lightning striking whom?

    • Charlie The Tuna

    • Postman

    • Vampires

    • Carol Brady

    Correct Answer
    A. Postman
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Postman. In the album "Clouds Taste Metallic" by The Flaming Lips, there is a song title that refers to lightning striking a Postman. This suggests that the song might be about a Postman getting struck by lightning or experiencing some sort of electrifying event.

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  • 12. 

    What is The Flaming Lips' second album?

    • Oh My Gawd!!

    • Hear It Is

    • Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

    • Telepathic Surgery

    Correct Answer
    A. Oh My Gawd!!
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Oh My Gawd!!" because it is stated in the question that it is The Flaming Lips' second album.

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  • 13. 

    In what music video by The Flaming Lips do Asian women tape hamburgers to a businessman?

    • It Overtakes Me

    • Jeanette

    • Godzilla Flick

    • The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song

    Correct Answer
    A. The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song." In the music video for this song, The Flaming Lips depict a surreal scene where Asian women are seen taping hamburgers to a businessman. This imagery is likely meant to symbolize consumerism and the absurdity of modern society. The band often incorporates bizarre and thought-provoking visuals in their music videos, and this particular scene is a prime example of their unique and unconventional style.

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  • 14. 

    What was the 1990 album by the Flaming Lips called?

    • Telepathic Surgery

    • Need More Chapstick

    • The Flaming Lips

    • In A Priest Driven Ambulance

    Correct Answer
    A. In A Priest Driven Ambulance
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In A Priest Driven Ambulance." This album was released by the Flaming Lips in 1990.

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  • 15. 

    The cover of what Flaming Lips album is a modification of a 1966 "Life" article on LSD?

    • The Soft Bulletin

    • Zaireeka

    • Christmas On Mars

    • Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots

    Correct Answer
    A. The Soft Bulletin
    Explanation
    The cover of The Soft Bulletin by the Flaming Lips is a modification of a 1966 "Life" article on LSD.

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  • 16. 

    A Flaming Lips song title refers to "The Spontaneous Combustion of" whom?

    • John

    • Bubba

    • Angel

    • Missy

    Correct Answer
    A. John
    Explanation
    The correct answer is John because the song title refers to "The Spontaneous Combustion of John."

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  • 17. 

    The Flaming Lips want to be the first ones on the block to go where, according to a song?

    • Easter Parade

    • Brainville

    • Jupiter

    • In Line For Jesus

    Correct Answer
    A. Brainville
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Brainville. The Flaming Lips want to be the first ones on the block to go to Brainville, as mentioned in a song.

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  • 18. 

    The "Telepathic Surgery" album is named after a line from what Flaming Lips song?

    • Chrome Plated Suicide

    • Hell's Angel's Cracker Factory

    • Strychnine/What's So Funny

    • Shaved Gorilla

    Correct Answer
    A. Chrome Plated Suicide
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Chrome Plated Suicide." The album "Telepathic Surgery" by The Flaming Lips is named after a line from this song.

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  • 19. 

    In 2002, what magazine named The Flaming Lips one of the "50 Bands to See Before You Die"?

    • Q

    • Penthouse

    • The Onion

    • Mother Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Q
  • 20. 

    What song did The Flaming Lips release for the 2005 movie "The Wedding Crashers"?

    • Mr. Ambulance Driver

    • UFO's At The Zoo

    • She Don't Use Jelly

    • The Yeah Yeah Yeah Song

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Ambulance Driver
    Explanation
    The Flaming Lips released the song "Mr. Ambulance Driver" for the 2005 movie "The Wedding Crashers".

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  • 21. 

    Which Flaming Lips album was recorded at in New York for $5 an hour on a $10,000 budget?

    • In A Priest Driven Ambulance

    • Clouds Taste Metallic

    • Telepathic Surgery

    • Hit To Death In The Future Head

    Correct Answer
    A. In A Priest Driven Ambulance
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In A Priest Driven Ambulance." This album by The Flaming Lips was recorded in New York for $5 an hour on a $10,000 budget.

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