October 8, 2008 4:43 PM
Boomers' memory test
Tripp sent me this a couple months ago (yes, I'm cleaning out my Inbox - going back to July). He claims to have scored 19. I find that hard to believe - after all, he's seven years younger than I am.
No peeking at the answers until you're finished. And be sure to leave your score!
This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family, put your score in the subject line & let them know your score. Don't forget to forward it to me, as well. 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 mean
F. We quit
G. He surrendered
4. Good night David.
A. Good nigh 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 Doody 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!
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 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. 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 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, 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 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 colorsAnswers:
1. D
2. G
3. B
4. A
5. G
6. D
7. C
8. F
9. C
10. E
11. D
12. C
13. G
14. G
15. B
16. G
17. D
18. B
19. A
20. F
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Comments
I feel old now. I got them all (I'm 45). I am going to blame it on watching syndicated TV as a teen!
Posted by: Cathy | October 8, 2008 5:19 PM
I got 18 right. Missed 4 and 6. That was fun, thanks Barbara!
Posted by: Kim | October 8, 2008 5:21 PM
Oh, I feel sooo old. I got 19 right, I also missed #4. I am 39 and I guess I will also blame it on syndicated tv. That was fun.
Posted by: Bridget | October 8, 2008 6:18 PM
That was fun! I got 17 correct - missed the two that involved TV (I have never liked TV, even as a child). And missed the one about Bob Dylan - as soon as I saw the answer I remembered it was 30, but I had answered 40.
Posted by: Kathy | October 8, 2008 7:20 PM
17 correct but I really couldn't remember the little dab if the littlt bad was for hair cream or chewing tobacco. Nearly half of our video collection is old-time shows & the commercials.
Posted by: Stephanie in AR | October 8, 2008 8:08 PM
Got 'em all (I'm 57), but I was really glad they were multiple choice! ;-D
Posted by: Salome Ellen | October 8, 2008 8:41 PM
18
Posted by: Greta (and Chap) | October 8, 2008 9:10 PM
I got 17 right. I missed 1, 2, and 4.
Does that mean I'm old? I'm only 26! ;-)
That was a fun test, thanks for posting it.
Posted by: Amy | October 8, 2008 9:49 PM
I am 29 and only missed 1! I didn't know number 11. I think this means I watch too much TV! HA!
Posted by: Renee Garcia | October 8, 2008 10:33 PM
I don't think you have to be a Boomer - I got 18 right and I was born in 1970. :)
Posted by: Tarii | October 8, 2008 10:58 PM
I got 18. I think it is all the "quality" TV shows that I used to watch with my Dad. I have seen Tokyo destroyed over 20 times. That was fun.
Posted by: Jane Duquette | October 8, 2008 11:32 PM
I got 16. Must have spent a lot of time with my parents (both of them in their 60s now)--and they both liked to sing jingles. Actually, I can hear most of those in my Dad's voice! Fun!
Posted by: Stretch Mark Mama | October 8, 2008 11:55 PM
Fun quiz. I got 18 of 19. I threw out #11, which is an urban legend. Here's the background: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE3DC163FF933A2575BC0A96E948260.
Posted by: RScottW | October 9, 2008 2:42 PM
Well, I seem to have got the fewest so far -- I'm 27 and only got 15 right. Hey, that's a solid C, right?
Posted by: Michelle | October 9, 2008 7:47 PM
