Pup Quiz with Keanu Reeves | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

16 Mar 202306:08

Summary

TLDRIn a playful segment of 'The Tonight Show,' host Jimmy Fallon competes against Keanu Reeves in a game called 'Pup Quiz.' The game involves answering animal trivia, with correct answers rewarding them with adorable golden retriever puppies. Keanu, despite initially struggling with the questions, manages to win over the audience with his charm and humor, ultimately emerging as the 'Pup Quiz' champion, taking home the most puppies. The light-hearted interaction and the cute puppies provide a delightful and engaging segment for viewers.

Takeaways

🎉 The Tonight Show is hosting a game called 'Pup Quiz' with host Jimmy Fallon and guest Keanu Reeves.
🐕 The game involves animal trivia questions where the correct answer wins a golden retriever puppy for the player.
🤔 The first question asked is about the only species of reptile native to Ireland, which Keanu Reeves answers correctly with 'lizard'.
😹 Keanu's initial hesitation and humor during the first question adds to the lighthearted atmosphere of the game.
🎭 Jimmy Fallon is challenged with a question about a non-existent animal species, mistakenly choosing 'sarcastic fringehead' as the incorrect option.
🏆 As a result of Fallon's mistake, Keanu wins a second puppy named Mary Kennedy, adding to his collection.
📈 The game escalates with 'Double Puppardy' where questions are worth two puppies, increasing the stakes.
🦘 Keanu correctly identifies a 'dik-dik' as an antelope, winning more puppies and showcasing his knowledge.
🐾 The game includes humorous and playful moments, such as the discussion about why male dogs raise their leg when urinating.
🏆 In the final round, Keanu wins all of Fallon's puppies with the correct answer to the question about the number of dogs used in 'Air Bud'.
🎊 Keanu Reeves is crowned the 'Puppy King' at the end of the game, highlighting his success in the trivia contest.
📺 The segment ends with a teaser for the upcoming guest Melanie Lynskey, maintaining the show's momentum.

Q & A

What is the name of the game played on 'The Tonight Show' in this script?
-The game played is called 'Pup Quiz'.
Who are the two participants in the 'Pup Quiz' game?
-The two participants are the host of 'The Tonight Show,' Mr. Jimmy Fallon, and Keanu Reeves, the star of 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.
What is the prize for answering a trivia question correctly in 'Pup Quiz'?
-The prize for answering a trivia question correctly is a golden retriever puppy.
What happens if a participant answers a trivia question incorrectly in 'Pup Quiz'?
-If a participant answers incorrectly, their opponent receives the puppy.
How is the winner of 'Pup Quiz' determined?
-The winner of 'Pup Quiz' is determined by whoever has the most puppies at the end of the game.
What is the first trivia question asked in the 'Pup Quiz' game?
-The first trivia question is 'What is the only species of reptile native to Ireland?'
What is the correct answer to the first trivia question about the reptile native to Ireland?
-The correct answer is 'lizard'.
What is the second trivia question asked to Jimmy Fallon in the game?
-The second trivia question is 'Which of the following species is not the name of a real animal species: sarcastic fringehead, spiny lumpsucker, or shorty bobbit?'
What is the correct answer to the second trivia question about the non-real animal species?
-The correct answer is 'shorty bobbit'.
What is 'Double Puppardy' in the context of the game?
-'Double Puppardy' is a round in the game where the trivia questions are worth two puppies instead of one.
What is the final round of the game called?
-The final round of the game is called 'Final Puppardy'.
What is the final trivia question asked in 'Final Puppardy'?
-The final trivia question is 'How many dogs were used to film the movie 'Air Bud'?'
What is the correct answer to the final trivia question about the movie 'Air Bud'?
-The correct answer is 6 dogs were used to film the movie 'Air Bud'.

Outlines

00:00

🐕 Pup Quiz Showdown with Keanu Reeves

The Tonight Show hosts a playful game called 'Pup Quiz' with Jimmy Fallon and Keanu Reeves as contestants. The game involves answering animal trivia questions to win golden retriever puppies. If a contestant answers correctly, they receive a puppy, but if they're wrong, their opponent gets the prize. Keanu, being the guest, gets the first question about the only reptile native to Ireland, which he answers correctly with 'lizard'. The game continues with humorous banter and audience engagement, highlighting the fun and lighthearted nature of the segment.

05:01

🏆 The Final Puppardy Showdown

The script progresses to the final round of 'Pup Quiz', where the stakes are raised as the contestants answer questions for all of their opponent's puppies. Keanu Reeves is tasked with guessing the number of dogs used in the filming of 'Air Bud'. After a comedic moment where the contestants' puppies momentarily 'escape', Keanu confidently writes down his answer. The correct answer is revealed to be 6, which Keanu had correctly guessed, securing victory in the game and winning all the puppies. The segment ends with a promise of more entertainment with Melanie Lynskey's upcoming appearance.

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Keywords

💡The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show is a late-night talk show that features various segments, including interviews, comedy sketches, and games. In the script, it is the setting for the 'Pup Quiz' game, which is a playful and entertaining part of the show's theme of light-hearted entertainment.

💡Pup Quiz

Pup Quiz is a game segment within the show where the host and a guest answer trivia questions about animals with the reward being golden retriever puppies. It's a central concept in the script, showcasing the fun and interactive nature of the show.

💡Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon is the host of 'The Tonight Show' and one of the participants in the 'Pup Quiz'. His presence is crucial as he leads the game and interacts with the guest, contributing to the overall lighthearted and humorous tone of the segment.

💡Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves is a renowned actor and the guest in the 'Pup Quiz' segment. His participation adds star power to the show and he is also promoting his upcoming movie 'John Wick: Chapter 4', which is mentioned in the script.

💡Trivia Questions

Trivia questions are the core of the 'Pup Quiz' game, where both participants must answer questions about animals to win puppies. These questions drive the game's competitive and educational aspect, as well as providing humor through the participants' reactions and answers.

💡Golden Retriever Puppies

Golden Retriever puppies are the prizes in the 'Pup Quiz' game. They symbolize the game's playful and endearing nature and serve as a visual and emotional draw for the audience, as seen in the audience's reactions to the puppies throughout the script.

💡Animal Trivia

Animal trivia is the subject matter of the questions in the 'Pup Quiz'. It is integral to the game's theme, providing educational content in an entertaining format. Examples from the script include questions about the only reptile native to Ireland and the reasons why male dogs raise their leg when urinating.

💡Double Puppardy

Double Puppardy is a higher stakes round in the 'Pup Quiz' where the value of each correct answer is doubled to two puppies. This concept heightens the game's excitement and competition, as seen when the stakes are raised and the participants must answer more challenging questions.

💡Final Puppardy

Final Puppardy is the climactic round of the 'Pup Quiz' where the winner takes all of the opponent's puppies. This term signifies the ultimate goal of the game and the script illustrates the high tension and excitement as the participants vie for the grand prize.

💡Air Bud

Air Bud is a movie mentioned in the script's final question, which asks how many dogs were used to film it. This reference ties into the theme of the game by connecting to popular culture and the love for dogs, and it serves as a fun fact for the audience.

💡Puppy King

The term 'Puppy King' is used in jest to denote the participant with the most puppies at the end of the game. It adds a playful and humorous element to the competition, as seen when Keanu Reeves is crowned the 'Puppy King' in the script.

Highlights

Introduction of 'Pup Quiz' game on 'The Tonight Show' with host Steve Higgins.

Jimmy Fallon and Keanu Reeves as contestants for the game.

Game mechanics explained: trivia questions and winning puppies.

Keanu Reeves' humorous uncertainty about the trivia questions.

Trivia question about the only reptile native to Ireland.

Keanu Reeves incorrectly guesses the reptile question but eventually answers correctly with 'lizard'.

Jimmy Fallon's turn to answer a trivia question about fictional animal species.

Fallon incorrectly assumes 'sarcastic fringehead' is not a real species, but it is.

Introduction of 'Double Puppardy' for more challenging questions.

Trivia question about the type of animal a 'dik-dik' is.

Keanu Reeves correctly identifies the 'dik-dik' as an antelope.

Discussion about male dogs raising their leg when urinating.

Fallon humorously guesses the reason for the dog behavior incorrectly.

Keanu Reeves wins additional puppies for the correct answer.

Final round 'Final Puppardy' where the winner takes all.

Trivia question about the number of dogs used in 'Air Bud' movie.

Keanu Reeves correctly answers the final question with '6'.

Keanu Reeves declared the Pup Quiz champion.

Closing remarks with Melanie Lynskey's upcoming appearance.