I’m not over the hill yet, but I’m nearing the top

And the view is just fabulous!

I was going to do a complete birthday rundown: activities, celebrations, presents…you know, the whole schtick. But instead I’m going to take a trip down memory lane to the good old days. No, not the 80’s. Before that. They weren’t great days, but they were good and they were old, so they qualify.

I present to you this quiz. Answers be below the fold. See how many brain cells you’ve lost under those grey hairs. And for my one under-21 reader, this will be a great pop culture lesson from those days when your PARENTS were kids. You can laugh about the nonsense they cared about, just like your kids will do for you.

Here’s a little quiz to see how much you remember about some less-than-important things from a few decades back. It’s just for fun, no scoring involved. Even the wrong answers may bring back a memory or two. Have Fun (but no peeking!).

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 mean
F. We quit
G. He surrendered

4. Good night, David.
A. Good night, 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. KrebbsE. 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 ratin gs
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
H. 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 Mon t ana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

13. Brylcream…
A. Smear it on
B. You’ll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D. Greaseball hea ven
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, 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. Smil e, 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. Ma ke you popular
f. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
g. Come in colors

Okay, now unfold for the answers!
Okay, that’s it. Here are the right answers.
1 d – W onder 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 Love18 b – Cause I eats me spinach
19 a – Smile, you’re on Candid Camera
20 f – Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand

It might help if you are over 60; this is no “pushover”. Don’t forget to put your score in the subject, when you forward this on. Cheers