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Quiz about 1920s70s Having Fun Yet
Quiz about 1920s70s Having Fun Yet

1920s-70s: Having Fun Yet? Trivia Quiz


I just got done playing with my Silly Putty and next thing I know I'm writing this quiz. See if you know about what once was fun or a fad.

A multiple-choice quiz by sunshine7. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
sunshine7
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
89,868
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
4316
Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (6/10), Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 175 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This game was very popular during the Depression (1930s). It was played primarily by women in a church hall. What game is this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This fad began in 1927. It was thought that those who enjoyed this pastime were average Americans trying to enjoy life by imitating the rich. What is this pastime? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. It is the 1940s. You go into a diner and place an order. The waitress yells out "Abbott and Costello" to the cook. What did you order? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the longest-running single fad of the 1920s? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. During the 1920s, who was famous for flagpole sitting? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? This person knows, who is he?

Answer: (2 words, you have one on a sunny day)
Question 7 of 10
7. In 1954, a Danish carpenter named Ole KirkChristiansen invented children's building blocks that he called "Legos." What does "Lego" mean in Danish? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1959 thousands of young college men squatted on their haunches for hours doing nothing. What was this fad called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the 1960s, what famous person is credited with starting the fashion fad of the "Nehru Jacket." Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 1975, this fad started as a joke. Hint



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Sep 26 2024 : Guest 217: 6/10
Sep 09 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
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Aug 17 2024 : JepRD: 8/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This game was very popular during the Depression (1930s). It was played primarily by women in a church hall. What game is this?

Answer: Bingo

Begun by Edwin Lowe as a "Christian fundraiser", it became a Roman Catholic pastime by the mid 1930s. Bingo supported many cash-desperate parishes during difficult times. My mom once won for me a stuffed pink poodle playing this game. I still carry it with me wherever I go.
2. This fad began in 1927. It was thought that those who enjoyed this pastime were average Americans trying to enjoy life by imitating the rich. What is this pastime?

Answer: Miniature Golf

Garnet Carter, the proprietor of Carter's Lookout Mountain Hotel in Tennessee is believed to be the creator of miniature golf. He set one up as a diversion for his guests. It quickly spread to hotels across the country.
3. It is the 1940s. You go into a diner and place an order. The waitress yells out "Abbott and Costello" to the cook. What did you order?

Answer: Franks and Beans

Dinerese was once the professional language for those who worked in diners. Now it is rarely used. The other choices translated are:
Two Poached Eggs on Toast= "Adam and Eve on a Raft", Liver with Onions= "Put Out the Lights and Cry", Grilled Cheese with Bacon= "A Jackback".
4. What was the longest-running single fad of the 1920s?

Answer: Tut-Mania

This fad was sparked by the 1922 discovery of the pharaoh King Tut's intact burial chamber by Englishman Howard Carter. It was the longest running fad then, probably due to it being a significant archaeological find. The average person appeared more intelligent talking about King Tut than, say, flagpole sitting.

In support of this lost fad, I have a King Tut clock. It glows in the dark and yells curses at me when it's time to wake up.
5. During the 1920s, who was famous for flagpole sitting?

Answer: Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly

An ex-sailor, "Shipwreck" Kelly drew publicity in 1924 when he positioned himself atop his first flagpole for a stunt role in a Hollywood movie. He was then hired by a publicity agent to drum up business for a Los Angeles theatre. This established his career; in one year he pocketed $30,000 for 145 days of flagpole sitting. Sadly, he died a homeless man on the streets of New York City.

He had no identification other than yellowed newspaper clippings detailing his feats. Goes to show that fame really can be fleeting.
6. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? This person knows, who is he?

Answer: The Shadow

One of radio's favorite detectives during the 1930s. He was a wealthy, smooth-talking fellow masquerading as a hero who championed "the forces of law and order."
7. In 1954, a Danish carpenter named Ole KirkChristiansen invented children's building blocks that he called "Legos." What does "Lego" mean in Danish?

Answer: Play Well

These two Danish words were combined. Within two decades these building blocks reflected nearly one percent of Denmark's industrial exports. I still play with mine.
8. In 1959 thousands of young college men squatted on their haunches for hours doing nothing. What was this fad called?

Answer: Hunkerin'

A short-lived fad, Hunkerin' only lasted through the Spring of 1959. Apparently the only object of this fad was to be seen doing it. Sounds like a way to get out of studying to me.
9. In the 1960s, what famous person is credited with starting the fashion fad of the "Nehru Jacket."

Answer: Sammy Davis Jr.

He called it his "guru coat." It was picked up by French Designer Pierre Cardin who happened to be present at a party with Sammy. From 1967 to 1968, the Nehru Jacket could be found in most major retailers. Now I go to Goodwill for mine.
10. In 1975, this fad started as a joke.

Answer: Pet Rocks

A California man named Gary Dahl came up with this lucrative fad after a night at the bar hearing his friends complain about the costs of pet ownership. He announced he had the perfect no-maintenance pet. He presented his friends with smooth beach rocks and a fad was born.

A manual soon came with this pet. With no training, your pet could "play dead." With a little encouragement, it could "roll-over." 5 million rocks were sold before its popularity ran out. Most pet rocks today can be found in a driveway.
Source: Author sunshine7

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