Quiz For Us Old Folks

**Bumper** · 02-13-2008

Here's a little quiz to see how much you remember about some less-than-important things from a few decades back. It's just for fun, no scoring involved. Even the wrong answers may bring back a memory or two. Have Fun. (I scored 19 out of 20. Guess I must be real old.)

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 mean
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
B. Randolph Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
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 ***** Time
D. It's Time for Romper Room
E. It's bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time

10. Lions and tigers and bears...
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D. I'm scared
E. Oh My
F. Help Help
H. 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 Stauback
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. Greaseball 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 windowsill
E. With 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 Carey
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, 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 I am?
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 forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bluto

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

EDIT: You may have noticed this thread was closed as soon as it was entered. That was not intended to limit your input or enjoyment in any way. On the contrary, your participation is most welcome. The action was taken to prevent eager Peeps from going into some search engine, finding the answer, and posting it, as happened on several occasions in the past. (Of course I harvest a lot of this material from other sources. You didn’t think I create it all myself, did you? I’m good, but I’m not that good!) Regrettably, that also means that folks who legitimately work out their own answers, and would like to post them, don’t get to display their prowess, but I’m afraid that can’t be helped. I’ll open the thread in a couple of days, when Peeps have had an opportunity to try their hand at a solution, and you can post away then. The official answer will come a bit after that. I appreciate your patience and understanding, and hope you enjoy the exercise.

**Bumper** · 02-17-2008

The Official 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. Krebbs
7 c - Pants On Fire
8 f - The American Way
9 c - It's Howdy Doodey 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

**Susie Q Roo** · 02-17-2008

Yeah... I got 'em all. So did Rick. Sad, isn't it?

Trish · 02-17-2008

I got them all, too. Maybe it doesn't really mean that we're old, just that we're into trivia. Yeah, that sounds right!

Kellyk · 02-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trish

Maybe it doesn't really mean that we're old, just that we're into trivia. Yeah, that sounds right!

yeah...what you said

I got 19 out of 20 but I'm not old dagnabbit!
I don't know who David and Chet are.

but I love, love, love Maynard G Krebbs.

Nan · 02-17-2008

19 out of 20. I was wavering on the Dylan one - 30? 40? Thirty just seemed so young. I guess 30 was a lot older then.

queencityfan · 02-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susie Q Roo

Yeah... I got 'em all. So did Rick. Sad, isn't it?

Me too, I was afraid of that.......

stonecold · 02-17-2008

I missed 2, so should I feel bad that I remembered 18 or worse yet that I knew the ones I missed and just forgot what I was doing ?

MikeW · 02-18-2008

I'm happy I missed a few.
I'm showing my age

Missed and had no clue on 4, 5, and 6.

Babaloo · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kellyk

yeah...what you said

I got 19 out of 20 but I'm not old dagnabbit!
I don't know who David and Chet are.

but I love, love, love Maynard G Krebbs.

NBC News anchors in the 50's and 60's
Chet Huntley and David Brinkley
They ended their newscast every night with:
"Goodnight Chet...Goodnight David"

WornOutTire · 02-18-2008

½ of them...

Kellyk · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

NBC News anchors in the 50's and 60's
Chet Huntley and David Brinkley
They ended their newscast every night with:
"Goodnight Chet...Goodnight David"

ahhh...thanks

**SunKneeMarie** · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babaloo

NBC News anchors in the 50's and 60's
Chet Huntley and David Brinkley
They ended their newscast every night with:
"Goodnight Chet...Goodnight David"

Ohhh... them... had NO idea...

only one I missed as well...

bgfangs · 02-18-2008

I missed 2. I can't beleive I missed the Bob Dylan qoute

and who the hell are David and Chet??

**Bumper** · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgfangs

I missed 2. I can't beleive I missed the Bob Dylan qoute

and who the hell are David and Chet??

Yeah, the Dylan quote was the one I missed as well. As for Chet & Dave, see Bab's note above.

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Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 8,880	Quiz For Us Old Folks Here's a little quiz to see how much you remember about some less-than-important things from a few decades back. It's just for fun, no scoring involved. Even the wrong answers may bring back a memory or two. Have Fun. (I scored 19 out of 20. Guess I must be real old.) 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 mean 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 B. Randolph Scott C. Steve Reeves D. Maynard G. Krebbs 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 *** Time D. It's Time for Romper Room E. It's bedtime F. The Mighty Mouse Hour G. Scoopy Doo Time 10. Lions and tigers and bears... A. Yikes B. Oh no C. Gee whiz D. I'm scared E. Oh My F. Help Help H. 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 Stauback 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. Greaseball 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 windowsill E. With 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 Carey 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, 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 I am? 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 forget it F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me G. To outlast Bluto 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 EDIT: You may have noticed this thread was closed as soon as it was entered. That was not intended to limit your input or enjoyment in any way. On the contrary, your participation is most welcome. The action was taken to prevent eager Peeps from going into some search engine, finding the answer, and posting it, as happened on several occasions in the past. (Of course I harvest a lot of this material from other sources. You didn’t think I create it all myself, did you? I’m good, but I’m not that good!) Regrettably, that also means that folks who legitimately work out their own answers, and would like to post them, don’t get to display their prowess, but I’m afraid that can’t be helped. I’ll open the thread in a couple of days, when Peeps have had an opportunity to try their hand at a solution, and you can post away then. The official answer will come a bit after that. I appreciate your patience and understanding, and hope you enjoy the exercise. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a pristine, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally used up and worn out, shouting "Holy Shit...what a ride!!"** Last edited by Bumper : 02-17-2008 at 08:29 AM.

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Bumper Class Clown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 8,880	The Official 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. Krebbs 7 c - Pants On Fire 8 f - The American Way 9 c - It's Howdy Doodey 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

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Susie Q Roo Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Q Roo Posts: 9,182	Yeah... I got 'em all. So did Rick. Sad, isn't it?

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Trish beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 432	I got them all, too. Maybe it doesn't really mean that we're old, just that we're into trivia. Yeah, that sounds right!

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Nan beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dousman, WI Posts: 351	19 out of 20. I was wavering on the Dylan one - 30? 40? Thirty just seemed so young. I guess 30 was a lot older then.

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stonecold life=playa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: central mo Posts: 831	I missed 2, so should I feel bad that I remembered 18 or worse yet that I knew the ones I missed and just forgot what I was doing ?

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WornOutTire añejo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Live in NE Georgia/Work in SC Posts: 1,919	½ of them...

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bgfangs añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,504	I missed 2. I can't beleive I missed the Bob Dylan qoute and who the hell are David and Chet??

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