Question 1

What unusual challenge must Billy Madison complete to inherit his father's hotel empire?

Accepted Answer

Billy must complete all 12 grades of school in just 2 weeks per grade to prove he can run the family business.

Question 2

Which actor improvised turning bright red during a school bus scene after drinking six espressos?

Accepted Answer

Chris Farley improvised turning bright red in aggravation during the school bus scene after downing six cups of espresso.

Question 3

What did Adam Sandler say about how similar Billy Madison is to himself?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler said 'Billy's the closest I've come to playing myself.'

Question 4

Why did the editor have to cut away quickly during the dodgeball scene?

Accepted Answer

The editor cut away quickly after each dodgeball hit so he didn't show the children crying, as Adam Sandler hit them as hard as he could.

Question 5

Which actor never saw the film after release but had people shout 'Business Ethics!' at him?

Accepted Answer

Bradley Whitford never saw the film after release, but people would shout 'Business Ethics!' at him, referencing his character's scene.

Question 6

What unusual challenge must Billy Madison complete to inherit his father's hotel empire?

Accepted Answer

Billy must pass through all 12 grades in just two weeks per grade to prove he can run the family business and inherit it.

Question 7

Why did the editor have to cut away quickly during the dodgeball scene in Billy Madison?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler hit the kids with the dodgeball as hard as he could, so cuts were needed to avoid showing the children crying.

Question 8

What did Chris Farley do before filming the school bus scene to maintain his manic energy?

Accepted Answer

Chris Farley drank six cups of espresso before the scene, which was improvised and made him turn bright red in aggravation.

Question 9

Which actor never saw Billy Madison after its release, but had people shout a line from his scene at him?

Accepted Answer

Bradley Whitford never saw the film, but people would shout 'Business Ethics!' referencing his character's scene.

Question 10

Who directed Billy Madison, and who played the title character?

Accepted Answer

Tamra Davis directed the film, and Adam Sandler played Billy Madison.

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