Trivia about the movie Stripes seems like a fun way to celebrate the U.S. Army which was born on this day in 1775. That’s 248 years ago! And our country would not be here if it weren’t for the Army.

Quick lesson before we begin: In 1775, the military consisted of several pockets of militia groups throughout New England. There was no chain of command or leadership as the Revolutionary war loomed in the near future. In order to unify, our patriots unanimously chose George Washington to be General and Commander in Chief. And, as they say, the rest is history.

On a much lighter scale, we will honor the Army with Trivia from one of the best Army comedy movies of all time; Stripes. Stripes starred Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and a Hollywood newcomer, John Candy. The movie is truly hilarious.

So, today be caller number nine at 239-337-ESPN, or 239-337-3776 and take on Pete with Stripes trivia on Wiki-Pete-ia at 4:45ish on the Shemon and Sheppard Show on ESPN Southwest Florida. If you are not lucky enough to be caller number nine, then amaze your friends and family by playing at work or at home. The questions and answers are below. Good luck!

–Craig Shemon
ESPN Southwest Florida

• 1. WHAT WAS BILL MURRAY'S CHARACTER'S OCCUPATION IN STRIPES?

• A: CAB DRIVER

  

• 2. NAME BILL MURRAY'S CHARACTER IN STRIPES?

• A: JOHN WINGER

  

• 3. WHO PLAYED JOHN WINGER'S BEST FRIEND?

• A: HAROLD RAMIS

  

• 4. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE FORT WHERE STRIPES TAKES PLACE?

• A: FORT ARNOLD

  

• 5. WHAT WAS THE NAME OF THE PLATOON'S DRILL SERGEANT?

• A: HULKA

  

• 6. CAPTAIN STILLMAN WAS PLAYED BY WHO?

• A: JOHN LARROQUETTE

  

• 7. WHAT DID FRANCIS INSIST ON BEING CALLED?

• A: PSYCHO

  

• 8. WHAT WAS WINGER'S RESPONSE WHEN THE GENERAL ASKED IF HIS PLATOON FINISHED TRAINING ON THEIR OWN?

• A: "THAT'S A FACT, JACK!"

  

• 9. NAME JOHN CANDY'S CHARACTER?

• A: DEWEY OXBERGER, OX

  

• 10. WHAT IS THE AUNT JEMIMAH TREATMENT?

• A: SEE THE MOVIE AND FIND OUT!

  

  

  GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 12: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to first base during a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Condron Family Ballpark on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

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