Friday, September 09, 2011

The New Generation Gap

Hey, Your Parents (we old farts) grew up with this stuff


I would bet that none of you under forty have a clue what any of this stuff is.  Please comment with your scores, or if this makes no sense at all!


questions. Average score is 12.   
This one will be difficult for the younger set... (DUDE!)

Please let us know your score in the comments, if you dare

Good luck, youngsters:

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A  Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil


2. Before he was  Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson.
B. Roy  Orbison..
C. Gene Autry.
D. Rudolph Valentino.
E. Fabian.
F. Mickey Mantle.
G. Cassius Clay.


3. Pogo, the comic strip  character said,                     'We have met the enemy and....
A. It's you.
B. He is us.
C. It's the Grinch.
D. He wasn't home.
E. He's  really me and you.
F. We quit.
G. He  surrendered.


4. Good night, David.
A. Good night, Chet.
B.  Sleep well.
C.  Good night, Irene.
D. Good night, Gracie.
E. See you later, alligator.
F. Until tomorrow.
G. Good night, Steve..


5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When  you lose your crayons.
C. When you clean your tub.
D. If you paint the room blue.
E. If you buy a soft water tank.
F. When you use Lady Clairol.
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.


6. Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver
 was Dobie's friend...
A. Stuart Whitman.
BRandolph Scott.
C. Steve Reeves.
D. Maynard G. Krebs.
E. Corky B. Dork.
F. Dave the Whale.
G. Zippy Zoo.


7. Liar, Liar...
A. You're a liar.
B. Your nose is growing.
C. Pants on fire.
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher.
F. On the wire.
G. I'm telling Mom.


8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
A. Wheaties.
B. Lois Lane .
C. TV  ratings.
D. World peace.
E. Red tights.
F. The American Way .
G. News headlines.


9. Hey Kids! What time is it?
A. It's time  for Yogi Bear.
B. It's time to do your  homework.
C. It's Howdy Doody Time.
D. It's time for Romper Room.
E. It's time for Captain Kangaroo.
F. The Mighty Mouse  Hour.
G. Time for bed.


10. Lions, tigers and bears...!
A  Yikes.
B. Oh, no.
C. Gee whiz.
D. I'm scared.
E. Oh my.
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run.


11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A  Over 40.
B. Wearing a uniform.
C. Carrying a briefcase.
D. Over 30.
E. You don't know.
F. Who says, "Trust me".
G. Who eats tofu.


12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial  wearing women's stockings...
A Troy Aikman.
B. Kenny Stabler.
C. Joe Namath.
D. Roger Staubach.
E. Joe Montana.
F. Steve Young.
G. John Elway.


13. Brylcream...
A.  Smear it on.
B. You'll smell great.
C. Tame that cowlick.
D. Grease ball heaven.
E. It's a dream.
F. We're your team.
G. A little dab'll do ya.

14. I found my thrill...
A. In blueberry muffins.
B.  With my man, Bill.
C. Down at the mill.
D. Over the window-sill.
E. With rosemary, thyme and dill.
F. Too late to enjoy.
G. On Blueberry Hill.


15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by...
A  Clark Gable.
B. Mary  Martin.
C. Doris Day.
D. Errol Flynn.
E. Sally  Fields.
F. Jim Carrey.
G. Jay Leno.


16. Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C  John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F. Jason, Betty,  Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo


17. I wonder, wonder, who...
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D  Who wrote the Book of love?
E. Who am I?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?


18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli.
B. Cause I eats me spinach.
C. Cause I lift weights.
D. Cause I'm the hero.
E. And don't you for get it.
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me.
G. To outlast Bruto.


19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star  today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera.
B.  Smile, you're on Star Search.
C. Smile, you won the lottery.
D.  Smile, We're watching you.
E. Smile, the world sees you.
F.  Smile, you're a hit.
G. Smile, you're on TV.


20. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy.!
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket.
C. Make  you fat.
D. Melt your heart.
E. Make you popular.
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
G. Come in colors.












Below  are the right answers:

1. D - Wonder  Bread.
2. G -  Cassius Clay.
3. B - He Is us.
4. A - Good night, Chet.
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.
6. D - Maynard G. Krebs.
7. C - Pants on fire.
8. F - The American Way .
9. C - It's  Howdy  Doody Time.
10. E - Oh my!
11. D - Over 30.
12. C - Joe  Namath.
13. G - A little dab'll do ya.
14. G - On Blueberry Hill.
15. B - Mary Martin.
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo.
17. D - Who wrote the Book of Love.
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach.
19. A - Smile,   you're   on  Candid   Camera
20. F - Melt in your mouth not in your  hand



3 comments:

Linda Adams said...

20 out of 20. I am really old!!!

Tess said...

13/20 but many of those old jingles I only know because I remember my mom singing them.

Unknown said...

Tessa, Great job, you are a student of history! It's funny how this stuff permeated our brains, apparently permanently. Is there anything comparable you guys had? I wonder if we know all this because it was the beginning of the new age of television. ?!