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Dr. Demento Miniature Show Trivia Quiz

This is a retrospective of miniatures (very short songs) that have been portrayed on the "Dr. Demento Show."

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
christopherm

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,544

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. This song entitled, "Her Majesty" appeared on the "Abbey Road" album, registering in at about 23 seconds. Which group performed this song? Hint

Rolling Stones

Playground Pandas

Darth and the Daleks

Beatles

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Question 2 of 10

2. This extraordinarily talented man penned the poignant short song: "26 Second Song." In his books for children, he describes himself as "Uncle Shelby." What is the name of this talented singer? Hint

Guy Gilbert

Shel Silverstein

Len Spencer

Jim Lowe

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Question 3 of 10

3. This extraordinarily short song depicts a hunger for something. It was written and performed by The Descendents. What do they happen to like in this song? Hint

rattlesnakes

food

hadrons

nuclear waste

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Question 4 of 10

4. This once very popular group essayed a song entitled, "Peter Percival Patterson's Pet Pig Named Porky." The group included Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork and Mickey Dolenz. What is the name of the band? Hint

The Monkees

Barney's Bungleberries

Whispering Gardens

Just Ate a Spider

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Question 5 of 10

5. This is a miniature which comes under one minute. The title of the song is approximately, "I Bet You They Won't Play This Song On the Radio." Who is the artist? Hopefully, this question won't squeeze you too much. Hint

Monty Python

Moose Busters

Cheap Dave and the Sparks

Grandmasters of Cheese

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Question 6 of 10

6. This song entitled, "Heinz Baked Beans" is one of the more bizarre songs by this famous band. It logs in at under a minute. They also sang about "Boris the Spider." They also had a rock opera called, "Tommy." Please select the correct band. Hint

The Whatfors

The Banana Spiders

The Which

The Who

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Question 7 of 10

7. This very "off-center" group produced many miniatures. One of them is entitled, "Moisture." These _inhabitants_ of our planet also made some one minute movies. What is the name of this group? Hint

The Beaker House Seven

The Residents

Surf Gentlemen

Holmes is Home

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the artist who sang this miniature entitled, "Bow Tie Daddy?" He founded the Mothers of Invention, and had children named Dweezil, Moon Unit, Ahmet and Diva. Hint

Ogden Mondo

Zippy Longstockings

Frank Zappa

Phantom Face Harding

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Question 9 of 10

9. This 12 second song from John Denver delineates the accomplishments of the American vice president who served under Richard Nixon from the perspective of the singer. Who was this vice president in 1973? Hint

Charlie Fishbein

Mortimer Snerd

Dale Anderson

Spiro Agnew

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Question 10 of 10

10. I would be completely remiss if I didn't include a song from Weird Al. It's well within the parameters of a miniature song. It describes the energetic adventures of Harvey who spins on his wheel. What kind of creature is Harvey? Hint

Harvey is a carnivorous plant.

Harvey is an android rabbit.

Harvey is a wonder hamster.

Harvey is a hippo.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This song entitled, "Her Majesty" appeared on the "Abbey Road" album, registering in at about 23 seconds. Which group performed this song?

Answer: Beatles

Paul McCartney wrote this little ditty about British royalty. It was definitely the shortest composition published by the Beatles, and appeared almost as an afterthought on the "Abbey Road" album. A few lyrics follow:

"Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl, but she doesn't have a lot to say.
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl,
but she changes from day to day.
I wanna tell her that I love her a lot,
but I gotta get a bellyful of wine.
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl...
Someday I'm going to make her mine.
Oh yeah, someday I'm gonna make her mine."

2. This extraordinarily talented man penned the poignant short song: "26 Second Song." In his books for children, he describes himself as "Uncle Shelby." What is the name of this talented singer?

Answer: Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein had a brilliant career spanning many decades. He was a superb entertainer who sadly passed away in 1999. The amusing lyrics of his miniature song are as follows:

"All the DJs keep complaining
tunes run much too long.
So, I've gone and wrote myself,
a 26 second song."

A brilliant artist who will be sorely missed.

3. This extraordinarily short song depicts a hunger for something. It was written and performed by The Descendents. What do they happen to like in this song?

Answer: food

This song entitled: "I Like Food," played at a rapid punk rock tempo comes in at a mere 20 seconds. Naturally, the lyrics aren't going to win any kind of prize in literature as the main line is, "I like food, food tastes good." However, it fits nicely within the category of silly miniature songs.

Answer: The Monkees

This alliterative song can be enjoyed in less than 30 seconds. Thus, it qualifies as a nice miniature. It's not that hard to find, but I hope you are not too upset about the final disposition of Percival after having consumed too much pie.

Answer: Monty Python

It's quite interesting to note the variety and range of words that are considered "verboten" or otherwise not allowed on popular broadcasts. This song expresses this observation in a humorous manner. It's not too hard to find this song and fits in with the miniature category.

Answer: The Who

"What's for tea, mum?" "What's for tea, darling?" I would never know this was about baked beans. Maybe this song falls into the category of the unexplained and completely silly. I happen to prefer "Boris the Spider" as far as novelty songs go by The Who, but it doesn't fall into the "miniature" category.

7. This very "off-center" group produced many miniatures. One of them is entitled, "Moisture." These _inhabitants_ of our planet also made some one minute movies. What is the name of this group?

Answer: The Residents

This very avant-garde and completely off center group produced some very eerie and tantalizing movies and videos. They are all practically within the "miniature" range. It certainly doesn't fit within everyone's range of taste, but it might be worth a glance.

8. What is the name of the artist who sang this miniature entitled, "Bow Tie Daddy?" He founded the Mothers of Invention, and had children named Dweezil, Moon Unit, Ahmet and Diva.

Answer: Frank Zappa

At a mere 30 seconds or so, this song definitely falls into the miniature realm. The lyrics are a little sardonic, but seem to reflect Zappa's attitude towards drugs and alcohol. They go like this:

"Bow tie daddy don't you blow your top,
everything's under control.
Bow tie daddy don't you blow your top,
because you think you're getting too old.
Don't try to do no thinking.
Just go on with your drinking.
Just have your fun, you old son of a gun,
then drive home in your Lincoln."

I took some liberties with the lyrics, but you can listen to the song.

Answer: Spiro Agnew

I generally eschew politics in any way, fashion or form, but this song is funny. John Denver gently sings, "I'll sing you a song of Spiro Agnew and all the things he's done ...." (pregnant pause.) John Denver was a certified pilot, yet inexplicably perished in an aircraft disaster. Nevertheless, this song registers on the miniature meter at about 12 seconds.

Answer: Harvey is a wonder hamster.

Yes, indeed. Harvey, the wonder hamster is the subject of this song. Harvey doesn't bite and he doesn't squeal, he just runs around on his hamster wheel. "Hey Harvey!"

Source: Author christopherm

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