Are You Smarter Than A 60 Year Old?

[Retread]

A TEST FOR 'OLDER' KIDS.

1. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind?

2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them on The ?? Show.

3. 'Get your kicks, __ _________ _______.'

4. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to _________________.'

5. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________.'

6. After the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the '_____________.'

7. Nestle's makes the very best . .. . . _______________.'

8. Satchmo was America's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________.

9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _______________.

10. Red Skeleton's hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________ ________... '

11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their______________.

12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? ____________ &_______________.

13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a tribute to ___________________.

14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called ___________________.

15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the __________ ______________.

16. Remember LS/MFT _____ _____/_____ _____ _____?

17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It's _____ ______ _____!

18. Who knows what secrets lie in the hearts of men? The _____ Knows!

19. There was a song that came out in the 60's that was "a grave yard smash". It's name was the ______ ______!

20. Alka Seltzer used a "boy with a tablet on his head" as it's Logo/Representative. What was the boy’s name?

[noonwitch]

I know most of them, and I'm only 48.

1. Lone Ranger was before my time.
2. Ed Sullivan.
3. On Route 66.
4. Protect the Innocent
5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
6. Limbo
7. Don't know
8. Louis Armstrong
9. Timex watches
10. Don't know
11. draft cards
12. Beetle/Love Bug
13. Buddy Holly
14. Sputnik
15. Hula Hoop
16. Don't know
17. Howdy Doody Time-I know this from Happy Days, though.
18. Shadow
19. Monster Mash
20. Speedy

[ABC in Georgia]

Are you smarter than a 60 year old?

Yes, but then again pumpkin, I'm over 60!

2 -Ed Sullivan
3 - On Route 66
4 - Protect the innocent
5- The lion sleeps tonight
6 - Easy ... limbo ( won a contest years ago ... to the chants of "Limbo lower now!"
8 - Louis Armstrong
12 - Beatle
13 - Big Bopper - Richie Valens & Buddy Holly
14 - Sputnik
15 - hula hoop
16 - Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco
17 - Howdy Doody Time

Oops! Not so smart afterall. I missed 1-7-9-10-11-18-19-20!

Oh well! Was fun, anyway!

[marv]

A TEST FOR 'OLDER' KIDS.

1. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind? A silver bullet

2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them on The Ed Sullivan Show.

3. 'Get your kicks, on route sixty-six.'

4. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.'

5. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________.'

6. After the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the 'Limbo.'

7. Nestle's makes the very best . .. . . _______________.'

8. Satchmo was America's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was Louis Armstrong.

9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? Timex watches.

10. Red Skeleton's hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________ ________... '

11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their draft cards.

12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? the beetle & the bug.

13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a tribute to ___________________.

14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called Sputnik.

15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the Hula Hoop.

16. Remember LS/MFT Lucky Strike means fine tobacco?

17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It's Howdy Doody time!

18. Who knows what secrets lie in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows!

19. There was a song that came out in the 60's that was "a grave yard smash". It's name was the ______ ______!

20. Alka Seltzer used a "boy with a tablet on his head" as it's Logo/Representative. What was the boy’s name?

Didn't Google anything. 'Course I'm 74, so I get a little forgetful.

[southernlady]

A TEST FOR 'OLDER' KIDS.

1. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind? A silver bullet

2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them on The ?? Show. Ed Sullivan Show

3. 'Get your kicks, __ _________ _______.' On Route 66

4. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to _________________.' Protect the innocent

5. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________.' The Lion sleeps tonight

6. After the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the '_____________.' Limbo

7. Nestle's makes the very best . .. . . _______________.' Chocolate

8. Satchmo was America's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________.

9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _______________. Timex watches

10. Red Skeleton's hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________ ________... '

11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their______________. Draft cards

12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? ____________ &_______________. Bug & Beetle

13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a tribute to ___________________. Buddy Holly

14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called ___________________. Sputnik

15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the __________ ______________. Hula Hoop (it's back now as an exercise fad)

16. Remember LS/MFT _____ _____/_____ _____ _____?

17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It's _____ ______ _____! Howdy Doody Time

18. Who knows what secrets lie in the hearts of men? The _____ Knows! Shadow

19. There was a song that came out in the 60's that was "a grave yard smash". It's name was the ______ ______! Monster Mash

20. Alka Seltzer used a "boy with a tablet on his head" as it's Logo/Representative. What was the boy’s name?

Okay, almost 59 here.

[NJCardFan]

All but 2

A TEST FOR 'OLDER' KIDS.

1. After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, Who was that masked man? Invariably, someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind? A silver bullet

2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. In early 1964, we all watched them on The ?? Show. Ed Sullivan

3. 'Get your kicks, __ _________ _______.' On Rt. 66

4. 'The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed to _________________.' Protect the innocent.

5. 'In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________.' The lion sleeps tonight.

6. After the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we 'danced' under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the '_____________.' Limbo

7. Nestle's makes the very best . .. . . _______________.' Chocolate <clup>

8. Satchmo was America's 'Ambassador of Goodwill.' Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________. Louie Armstrong

9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? _______________. Timex

10. Red Skeleton's hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, 'Good Night, and '________ ________... ' Got me here

11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their______________. Draft Cards

12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? ____________ &_______________. Beetle & Bug

13. In 1971, singer Don MacLean sang a song about, 'the day the music died.' This was a tribute to ___________________. Buddy Holly

14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russians did it. It was called ___________________. Sputnik

15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the __________ ______________. Alvin's Christmas wish, the hula hoop.

16. Remember LS/MFT _____ _____/_____ _____ _____? Lucy Strike/Means Fine Tobacco or Taste

17. Hey Kids! What time is it? It's _____ ______ _____! Howdy Doody Time

18. Who knows what secrets lie in the hearts of men? The _____ Knows! Shadow

19. There was a song that came out in the 60's that was "a grave yard smash". It's name was the ______ ______! Monster Mash

20. Alka Seltzer used a "boy with a tablet on his head" as it's Logo/Representative. What was the boy’s name? Alkie?

[NJCardFan]

How could I forget Speedy?

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ANSWERS:
01.The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet.
02. The Ed Sullivan Show
03. On Route 66
04.To protect the innocent.
05.The Lion Sleeps Tonight
06. The limbo
07. Chocolate
08. Louis Armstrong
09. The Timex watch
10. Freddy, The Freeloader *the one I missed - all I could remember was Clem Kadiddlehopper) and 'Good Night and God Bless.'
11. Draft cards (Bras were also burned. Not flags, as some have guessed)
12. Beetle or Bug
13. Buddy Holly
14. Sputnik
15. Hoola-hoop
16. Lucky Strike/Means Fine Tobacco
17. Howdy Doody Time
18. Shadow
19. Monster Mash
20. Speedy




Alkie??????????

[noonwitch]

Alkie makes sense, the only times I've ever taken Alka Seltzer was for hangovers. Otherwise, I can't stand it.

[southernlady]

The last one...the Alka-Selzer character I had to google:

In 1951, the "Speedy" character was introduced. The character was originally conceived by Creative Director George Pal of the Wade Ad Agency and designed by illustrator Wally Wood. Originally named Sparky, the name was changed to Speedy by Sales Manager Perry L. Shupert to align with that year's promotional theme, "Speedy Relief." He appeared in over 200 TV commercials between 1954 and 1964. Speedy's body was one Alka-Seltzer tablet, while he wore another as a hat; he proclaimed Alka-Seltzer's virtues and sang the "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" song in his high, squeaky voice (provided by veteran juvenile voice actor Dick Beals).[4] In December 2010, Alka-Seltzer began a series of new commercials featuring Speedy, using CGI effects to recreate the stop-motion puppetry of the 1950s and 1960s, with Speedy voiced by Debi Derryberry.