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31.
  US Cigarette Commercials   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cigarette commercials on US TV and radio were banned in 1970. However, the industry's marketing was so powerful that even today some of those classic TV commercials are still remembered. Enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, bigwoo, Oct 20 23
Average
bigwoo gold member
Oct 20 23
2813 plays
32.
  2008 Super Bowl Commercials   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the commercials which aired during Super Bowl XLII were great, some were OK and some were just plain awful. Answer a few questions about the ones which were my favorites.
Average, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Feb 08 08
Average
Polaris101 gold member
2266 plays
33.
  Whose Jingle is it, Anyway?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your US commercial jingles? Answers are the brand name. Good luck and enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, debbitts, Jul 13 22
Easier
debbitts gold member
Jul 13 22
1477 plays
34.
  Soda Pop Slogans   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Whatever you decide to call it, soda pop, carbonated beverages, soft drinks, or just "pop", all the brands have their own catchy slogans. Do you know which of the following "Soda Pop Slogans" apply to which beverages?
Average, 10 Qns, mayneeyak, Feb 10 23
Average
mayneeyak
Feb 10 23
1680 plays
35.
  Who's Hawking What?   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Can you match the product with the celebrity who pitches/pitched it?
Average, 15 Qns, nyirene330, Oct 26 16
Average
nyirene330
565 plays
36.
  Pop Songs in TV Commercials 4   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See how well you remember these commercials which utilized pop songs.
Tough, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Apr 09 08
Tough
Polaris101 gold member
2316 plays
37.
  US TV Commercials    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give the jingle or description, you name the product. (These are all American products).
Average, 10 Qns, maribo19, Sep 10 23
Average
maribo19
Sep 10 23
7476 plays
38.
  US Advertising Slogans - 1940s to 1980s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many advertising slogans on radio and in magazines in the 1940s were transferred to television in the 1950s. Other television ads introduced new slogans. How many of these can you recall?
Average, 10 Qns, lowtechmaster, Dec 21 21
Average
lowtechmaster
Dec 21 21
1570 plays
39.
  Commercial Slogans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about U.S. TV commericial slogans.
Average, 10 Qns, equinom, Apr 03 10
Average
equinom
12949 plays
40.
  Slogans and Catch Phrases   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
See how well you know product and company slogans. Some are old and some are new, come try your luck...
Easier, 15 Qns, cherryb, Oct 15 15
Easier
cherryb
7954 plays
41.
  Some Well-Known Advertising Slogans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge of some well-known advertising slogans.
Tough, 10 Qns, chessart, Oct 27 03
Tough
chessart gold member
12383 plays
42.
  Commercial Property    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many businesses and organizations use animals to advertise their products or services. How many can you identify?
Easier, 10 Qns, gable, Dec 23 20
Easier
gable gold member
Dec 23 20
592 plays
43.
  Insurance Company Slogans    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match up the ten advertising slogans to the insurance companies using those slogans.
Average, 10 Qns, chessart, Aug 14 20
Average
chessart gold member
Aug 14 20
396 plays
44.
  Do You Remember These?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are jingles and ads from the '50s, '60s, '70s and... that might make you smile, groan or both. Enjoy.
Tough, 10 Qns, graydog9, Mar 21 21
Tough
graydog9
Mar 21 21
4524 plays
45.
  Great Advertising Slogans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the slogan. You guess the company. Who thinks up this stuff anyway?
Average, 10 Qns, sportcon, Apr 19 12
Average
sportcon
6449 plays
46.
  Please Have Your I.D. Ready   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on beer and cigarette advertising from the 1950s thru the 1970s.
Average, 10 Qns, graydog9, Jan 25 23
Average
graydog9
Jan 25 23
2248 plays
47.
  Slogans Slogans Slogans    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I am sure that all of us use commercial breaks to get something done. However, if you don't then this quiz will be easy. All you have to do is tell me which company uses or once used these slogans. All of these are US specific.
Average, 15 Qns, Binx926, Jul 11 09
Average
Binx926
4960 plays
48.
  Jingles/Slogans: Old TV Ads    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Have fun remembering these old jingles and slogans from '60s and '70s TV ads.
Average, 15 Qns, margalo, Nov 14 21
Average
margalo
Nov 14 21
4331 plays
49.
  More Pop Songs in TV Commercials   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are more questions on TV commercials which used pop songs.
Tough, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Mar 30 06
Tough
Polaris101 gold member
1784 plays
50.
  ...And Now a Word from Our Sponsor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Who's been pitching which product?
Tough, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Mar 16 16
Tough
nyirene330
523 plays
51.
  10 Questions: Advertising Slogans Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you pay attention to those boring commercials? This is a fun-filled quiz about all those catchy songs and phrases that entertain us between the shows. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, beth70, Jul 05 12
Average
beth70
5803 plays
52.
  I Pitched It ... You Bought It!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you remember the army of spokespeople who came into your home (via media) to convince you to spend your hard-earned dollars on their product? Here are a few of them. Remember?
Average, 10 Qns, MaceoMack, Feb 16 15
Average
MaceoMack
712 plays
53.
  Pop Songs Found in TV Commercials    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Haven't we all groaned when we heard a favorite song used in a commercial? You never enjoy the song the same way again. See how well you know some of these songs.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Nov 14 05
Difficult
Polaris101 gold member
2892 plays
54.
  Arcane Advertising   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
When the commercials came on, many of us ran to the bathroom or fridge so you might have missed some of the following commercials, mascots and buzz words from the 1940s, 50s and 60s. See if you can recollect these early US adverts.
Average, 10 Qns, nutmeglad, Jun 26 13
Average
nutmeglad
3368 plays
55.
  Where's the Beef?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz designed for commercials only. I will give part of a quote and you will have to finish it. I hope you have fun, enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, bklawley, Jun 03 15
Average
bklawley
2670 plays
56.
  TV Commercial Slogans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quick trip through the catch phrases of TV commercials from the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
Average, 10 Qns, Trainerman, Aug 13 11
Average
Trainerman
7387 plays
57.
  ...off Madison Avenue    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you correctly match these commercials to their respective products? (An old theme with a new SPIN!)
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Dec 28 15
Average
nyirene330
474 plays
58.
  70s Breakfast Cereals and Their Characters    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Between Saturday morning cartoons, American children of the 1970s were delighted by a myriad of colorful characters hawking their sugary cereals. Some are gone... some continue today. How many do you remember?
Difficult, 10 Qns, wildebeest, Mar 18 05
Difficult
wildebeest
5975 plays
59.
  Ads and Commercials Blasted from the Past!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know any old advertisements and commercials? It's just easy. I will give you the slogan/s; you will give me the best answer. Good luck and have fun in this one.
Average, 10 Qns, DogtheMighty, Oct 12 16
Average
DogtheMighty
1885 plays
60.
  Spokespeople    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the spokespeople to the correct products.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Nov 21 19
Average
nyirene330
Nov 21 19
214 plays
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U.S. Commercials Trivia Questions
31. Which company was advertised in the "Life comes at you fast" commercials?

From Quiz US Commericials: Life comes at you fast...

Answer: Nationwide

The ads were plugging Nationwide insurance and financial services.

32. How does the Gecko first find out about Geico?

From Quiz I Have Good News...

Answer: He receives phone calls meant for Geico.

While he's eating toast, the Gecko answers a phone call from someone mistaking him for Geico Insurance. He receives so many calls that eventually he holds a press conference to let everyone know that he's not Geico Insurance. Geico (short for Government Employees Insurance Company), was begun by Leo and Lillian Goodwin in 1936, for the purpose of selling car insurance to government and military personnel.

33. Note that none of the slogans include the product. What soda pop's slogan was "Be young, have fun, drink_______?" in 1993?

From Quiz What product am I?

Answer: Pepsi

This advertising slogan for Pepsi premiered in 1993 with Shaquille O'Neal. Pepsi was invented by Caleb Bradham in 1898 in his drug store. For a while, many called it "Brad's Drink", although later he named it "Pepsi-Cola".

34. The singer in Crystal Light's On The Go Packets commercial said to "Shake shake shake, shake your bottle". What group sang the original song, "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty"?

From Quiz More Pop Songs in TV Commercials

Answer: KC and the Sunshine Band

KC and the Sunshine Band had a number one hit in the U.S. with "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" in 1976. Crystal Light's On The Go Packets, which come in a variety of flavors, contain a powder which you mix in a bottle of water.

35. Heading out one day, a young businessman named Hank drinks a beverage and finds that he now has his own mascot and supportive crowd. Gary Glitter's "Rock & Roll Part 2" features prominently in the ad. What beverage is this commercial for?

From Quiz Pop Songs Found in TV Commercials

Answer: Starbucks DoubleShot

Starbucks' ad, entitled "Bleachers", features Hank having a DoubleShot Espresso, which pumps him up for a job interview. His bleacher crowd chants "Hank" in place of the "hey" in "Rock & Roll Part 2", as he makes his way to the office. The song is often played at sporting events, notably NFL games, when the home team scores.

36. This shampoo/conditioner brand used two different females to sing in two different commercials in early 2005. One features Ashanti, the other encourages you to "rock your senses." Name that brand.

From Quiz Popular Slogans 2

Answer: Clairol Herbal Essences

Jadyn Maria sings her song "Rock You Senseless" in the catchy commercials.

37. When was the founder of "Kentucky Fried Chicken", Harland Sanders, born?

From Quiz U.S. Product Mascots, Slogans and Trademarks

Answer: September 9, 1890

Harland David Sanders was born on September 9, 1890 in Henryville, Indiana. He was just a young boy when his father died, causing his mother to take up more work, and causing him to look after his younger siblings. It wasn't until he was 40 years old that he began cooking and selling meals to travellers. It took him 9 years to perfect what we know as, "the Colonel's secret recipe with 11 herbs and spices. In 1935, Governor Ruby Laffoon made him a Kentucky Colonel and in 1939, his small restaurant was listed in Duncan Hines' "Adventures in Good Eating."

38. Reporter, John Cameron Swayze, was the front for this product brand for many, many years. Can you name it?

From Quiz Arcane Advertising Again

Answer: Timex

Back when commercials were done live, Timex attached one of their watches to an outboard motor set in a clear tank of water. Swayze extolled the virtues of the watch as the motor churned. When it stopped, not only was the watch not working, it had disappeared completely - not on the motor nor floating in the tank. Sawyze, the consummate professional, simply stated "Had the Timex watch stayed attached to the motor it would still be ticking."

39. "_______________, a little dab'll do ya." A little dab of what?

From Quiz Arcane Advertising

Answer: Brylcreem

No greasy kid stuff for me. But to get that duck's _____ looking oh so fine, you needed a little dab of this hair goo.

40. "A little dab'll do ya".

From Quiz Advertising Slogans

Answer: Brylcreem

This is what men used to style their hair with before the invention of gel and mousse.

41. Whose "Got milk?" ad starts off, "Sure I'm young. But I know a lot about girls" (1997)?

From Quiz Those Famous "Got Milk?" Ads

Answer: Jonathan Taylor Thomas'

The paragraph in its entirety is, "Sure, I'm young. But I know a lot about girls. Stuff they don't even know. Like, 8 out of 10 don't get enough calcium. Big mistake, but easy to fix. Just get at least 3 glasses of milk a day. It has lots of calcium to help bones grow strong. Of course, milk helps me too. I look older with a moustache."

42. In 1991, this advertising slogan was created: "Maybe she's born with it. Maybe it's..." who?

From Quiz Popular Slogans 1

Answer: Maybelline

The first modern eye makeup for everyday use was Maybelline cake mascara, introduced in 1917.

43. Who are the host and co-host for the "Gazelle Freestyle" infomercial?

From Quiz Addictive Infomercials

Answer: Tony Little and Darla Hahn

This is Tony Little's latest fitness product.

44. What is the name of the frog which appeared on Kellogg's Sugar Smacks boxes in the '70's?

From Quiz 70s Breakfast Cereals and Their Characters

Answer: Dig 'Em

Dig 'Em the frog was introduced as Sugar Smacks spokescreature in 1972. The cereal's name was changed to Honey Smacks in 1983 and Dig 'Em stuck around until 1986 when he was replaced by Wally the Bear. Before Dig 'Em, a number of characters were on the box. Most notably: The Smackin' Brothers, Quick Draw McGraw and the Smackin' Bandit. (Topher's Breakfast Cereal Guide)

45. In the commercial titled "The Laugh", who is the first person to stop laughing and to cause the awkward silence?

From Quiz Disney Channel Original Commercials

Answer: Louis Stevens

It comes from the episode when Louis and some of his friends open up a Bed-and-Breakfast to raise money for a snowboarding trip.

46. Who uses/used the slogan, "I love what you do for me"?

From Quiz Slogans Slogans Slogans

Answer: Toyota

47. In a commercial for this game, one kid exclaims, "You knocked my block off!" Which game were they playing?

From Quiz Advertising Slogans of the 1960s & 70s

Answer: Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots

This game was recently referred to in a recent episode of Futurama. In the scene the robot character, Bender is aghast when one robot's head pops up.

48. What is the phone number for the girl on the subway in the Dentyne Ice commercial?

From Quiz Annoying Commercials

Answer: 555-1708

This is a classic example of "big dumb love" syndrome. The poor guy is lovely to look at, but he can't remember a seven digit number? She is probably better off that he didn't call.

49. What product's slogan was "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is" ?

From Quiz Popular American TV Commercials

Answer: Alka-Seltzer

Alka-Seltzer to the rescue! *AAH!* My parents remember these commercials from black and white TV in the late 50s and early 60s. The good ol' days...back when you didn't talk about your indigestion, you just took some pills for it.

50. "Rattle, rattle, thunder, clatter, boom, boom, boom."?

From Quiz Jingles, Slogans and Mascots

Answer: Car X

In business for almost 30 years, Car X is a supporter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Special Olympics and the Make a Wish Foundation.

51. "I've got the fever for the flavor of a _________."

From Quiz Advertising Slogans

Answer: Pringle & pringles

I still catch myself singing this one.

52. What beer company had three interlocked rings as its logo?

From Quiz More Old-Time Logos

Answer: Ballantine

Founder Peter Ballantine was inspired by the wet rings left by a beer mug, so it is said.

53. "If you think it's butter but it's not, it's ________________."

From Quiz Jingles/Slogans: Old TV Ads

Answer: Chiffon

It's not nice to fool Mother Nature!

54. Cap'n Crunch is a favorite breakfast cereal. But what good is a Captain with out his ship. What is the name of his?

From Quiz 20th Century Advertising Icons

Answer: S.S. Guppy

This ship's maiden voyage was in 1963.

55. 'You'll wonder where the yellow went, when you brush your teeth with __________.'

From Quiz US TV Commercials

Answer: Pepsodent

This was a snappy jingle from the older Pepsodent toothpaste commercials.

56. 'We won't make it till you order it' is the ad slogan for what fast food restaurant?

From Quiz Advertising Slogans

Answer: Jack-in-the-Box

My personal recommendation is J-I-B's Ultimate Cheeseburger.

57. Whose slogan was 'We try harder.'?

From Quiz Great Advertising Slogans

Answer: Avis

This slogan dates to 1962.

58. 'I'd rather fight than switch'.

From Quiz Some Popular U.S. Ads

Answer: Tareyton

Remember the poor actors who had to do this commercial wearing that yucky eye black?

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