PapaJoe Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 MEMORY TEST! 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. 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 me an 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 colors Below are the right 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 Doody 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 >>We have met the enemy and...<< Pogo did NOT say that. It was his friend Albert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme101060 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I feel old. I made 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry O Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Ok - -I got them ALL right - -testament to the marketing ploys of the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 From Wikipedia: Probably the most famous Pogo quotation is "we have met the enemy and he is us." More than any other words written by Kelly, it perfectly sums up his attitude towards the foibles of mankind and the nature of the human condition. The quote first appeared in a lengthier form in A Word To The Fore, the foreword of the book The Pogo Papers. Since the strips reprinted in Papers included the first appearances of Mole and Simple J. Malarkey, beginning Kelly's attacks on McCarthyism, Kelly used the foreword to defend his actions: "Specializations and markings of individuals everywhere abound in such profusion that major idiosyncrasies can be properly ascribed to the mass. Traces of nobility, gentleness and courage persist in all people, do what we will to stamp out the trend. So, too, do those characteristics which are ugly. It is just unfortunate that in the clumsy hands of a cartoonist all traits become ridiculous, leading to a certain amount of self-conscious expostulation and the desire to join battle. "There is no need to sally forth, for it remains true that those things which make us human are, curiously enough, always close at hand. Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blast on tiny trumpets, WE SHALL MEET THE ENEMY, AND NOT ONLY MAY HE BE OURS, HE MAY BE US. "Forward!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstaxes Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I'm with meme101060. I got 17 and I know I am old, but I still feel like a 20something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 >>testament to the marketing ploys of the past<< Yeah, that's what happened to Pogo. He got co-opted by environmentalists, who felt he was a better spokesperson than an anti-war alligator. I missed #12, having abandoned team sports after I lost my Y.A. Tittle out in the breezeway when my one and only "leaner" was knocked down. I remember when Wonder Bread only built strong bodies 8 ways--much later I learned the "wonder" had nothing to do with adding 8 or 12 chemicals to our food, but to a balloon race long before my time. Speaking of chemicals in food, I also remember when Dentyne prevented decay and the sugar-free lobby shut 'em down, ironically so because their cyclamates turned out to be worse than sugar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tax Prep by Deb Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I got 12 right, but I am way under 60 years old, but I happen to love my parents era, the music, the commercials, especially I love M & M's! Deb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Oh my! I got all 20 correct. But, then I'm VERY old. Depressing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Age 52 here and I got 17, but only because my old-timers symptoms are kicking in. I simply could not remember the others, but used to know them. Boy am I an oldie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail in Virginia Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I got 19 - can't believe I missed the one about Wonder Bread. I prefer to think I am not an oldie - after all I am only 49.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 You folks are such youn'uns. I ate Wonder Bread when it built strong bodies only EIGHT ways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I missed two so I must be old as well (just hit 50 a couple weeks ago). But I still feel like I'm 17 inside. Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanmcq Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I got all 20, and I am 'only' 48. Of course Superman I saw in reruns, Pepsodent I guessed, I've never seen Dobie Gillis but anyone who knows popular culture should know Maynard G. Krebs, & I know music pretty well (a least anything recorded before I turned 40 and that isn't rap). My laundry day song is "ITS.... laundry dooty time, Its laundry dooty time, lets get out the grime, its laundry dooty time!" Lets all sing along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Joan, you need a hobby. Or, at least multi-task, so you can let the laundry run while you prepare taxes. Of course, if you find yourself singing your laundry song to tax clients.... My nitpicking hubby says Namath was in a magazine ad and not a TV commercial (I think I remember the commercial, though) and that the order is wrong for Good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Got all 20. I feel so old!! taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray in Ohio Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 wow.. I only got 3 and those I wasn't sure. How is that suppposed to make me feel?? :scratch_head: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyDaleOne Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Youngins......... Boston Blackie Danger Straight Arrow Were has the green gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack from Ohio Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 wow.. I only got 3 and those I wasn't sure. How is that suppposed to make me feel?? Either Young, or lived a very sheltered life?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I knew the answers to these ones: 7. C - Pants On Fire 10. E - Oh My 16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo 18. B - Cause I eats me spinach 20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand Most of the rest I hadn't even heard of. (I'll be 29 next month) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Youngins......... Boston Blackie Danger Straight Arrow Were has the green gone? Lucky Strike green went to war. Who knows what evil lurks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 >>Most of the rest I hadn't even heard of. (I'll be 29 next month) << Then I suppose you don't remember what somebody buys every five seconds of every working day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 >>Most of the rest I hadn't even heard of. (I'll be 29 next month) << Then I suppose you don't remember what somebody buys every five seconds of every working day. I haven't got any idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maribeth Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Joan, you need a hobby. Or, at least multi-task, so you can let the laundry run while you prepare taxes. Of course, if you find yourself singing your laundry song to tax clients.... My nitpicking hubby says Namath was in a magazine ad and not a TV commercial (I think I remember the commercial, though) and that the order is wrong for Good night. I got all 20 . . . . sure must have watched a lot of television when I was young. The Joe Namath commercial: he is shaving and the blonde is saying "take it off, take it all off". Was that Gillette? Was that just one commerical or have I blended two in my memory. Anybody remember? Maribeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jainen Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 >>I haven't got any idea.<< You are not alone. According to the headlines today, that's one of the big problems with the economy--it is no longer true that, "Every five seconds of every working day, somebody buys a new Chevrolet!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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