Decades '16 - Day 12 - Grand Finale, Part 1

[I Love Decades!]

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)


Total points available: 22

[BackInTex]

Decades '16 - Day 12



Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Home Improvement

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)

Black-eyed Peas



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)

Suzie Homemaker


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts)

You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

David Crosby


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Fig Newtons

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)

Mr Fig



Total points available: 22

[Pastor Fireball]

TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)

They Might Be Giants?

FADS & CRAZES

nope

COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

Edward "Ted" Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

Ross Dress for Less jezebel Hillary Clinton

WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts)

"You're So Vain"

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

James Taylor

SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

nope

[kroxquo]

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TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts) Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts) They Might Be Giants



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts) Easy Bake?


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hilary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts) Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts) Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)


Total points available: 22

[triviawayne]

Spoiler

TV Shows & Theme Songs

Malcolm in the Middle
Blink 182

Fads & Crazes

Happy Homemaker

Coming & Going

Ted Kennedy
Hillary Clinton

Words & Music

Carly Simon
You're So Vain
Warren Beatty
Mick Jaggar


Slogans & Spokesmen

Keebler Cookies
Ernie Elf

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)

SUZY HOMEMAKER


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

EDWARD KENNEDY

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

CARLY SIMON

Name the song. (2 pts)

YOU'RE SO VAIN

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

WARREN BEATTY

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

MICK JAGGER

[jarnon]

Spoiler

COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Edward Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hillary Clinton


WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

[andrewjackson]

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts) Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts) They Might Be Giants



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts) Nope


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts) Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts) Nope


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts) Chips Ahoy?

Name the alter ego. (2 pts) Nope


Total points available: 22

[mrkelley23]

I Love Decades!

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)

They Might be Giants


FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)

Suzy Homemaker


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts)

You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Chips Ahoy

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)

Chippy McChipperface


Total points available: 22

[ShamelessWeasel]

Spoiler

X



















TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002

Name the sitcom. Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. They Might Be Giants



FADS & CRAZES

1960s


Name the toy line. (2 pts) Nope


COMING & GOING

2000s


Name outgoing senator. Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s


Name the singer. Carly Simon

Name the song. You're so Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts) Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

Name the product. (2 pts) Noe

Name the alter ego. (2 pts) Nope









X

[SportsFan68]

Spoiler

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me." (2 pts)



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts) Susie Homemaker


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts) Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts) Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts) Cookies!

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)


Total points available: 22

[T_Bone0806]

Spoiler

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Malcolm In The Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)




FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)

Susie Homemaker


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

Hilary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts)

You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Chips Ahoy

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)

can't begin to remember, but it should've been Chuck O. Lott


Total points available: 22

[Catfish]

Spoiler

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)
Malcolm in the Middle

Name the toy line. (2 pts)
Susie Homemaker

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)
Ted Kennedy
Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)
Hillary Clinton

Name the singer. (2 pts)
Carly Simon
Name the song. (2 pts)
You're So Vain
Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)
Warren Beatty
Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)
Mick Jagger

[plasticene]

I Love Decades!

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)
MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE
Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS


FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)
MOMMY'S LITTLE HELPER?

COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)
TED KENNEDY
Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)
HILLARY CLINTON


WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)
CAROLE KING
Name the song. (2 pts)
YOU'RE SO VAIN
Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)
WARREN BEATTY
Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)
CHIPS AHOY
Name the alter ego. (2 pts)
MILQUETOAST

Total points available: 22

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS


FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)

SUZY HOMEMAKER?

COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

TED KENNEDY

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON


WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

CARLY SIMON

Name the song. (2 pts)

YOU'RE SO VAIN

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

WARREN BEATTY

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)

MICK JAGGER?


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

NOPE ON EITHER

[Estonut]

I Love Decades!

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)
Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)
They Might Be Giants



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)
Suzy Homemaker



COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)
Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)
Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)
Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts)
You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)
Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)
Mick Jagger



SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)
Chips Ahoy!

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)
Clerk Kant



Total points available: 22

[elwoodblues]

Spoiler

Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts) Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts) They Might Be Giants



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts) Suzy Homemaker


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Edward Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts) Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)


Total points available: 22

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

Malcolm In The Middle. Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton. Carly Simon, You're So Vain, Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger.

[littlebeast13]

Spoiler

TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) - SloppyDrunkGuy.... er, Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) - Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) - Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) - You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts) - Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)

[Bob78164]

I think I'm safely ahead of Marley.

TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Ted Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts) Carly Simon

Name the song. (2 pts) You're So Vain

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts) Warren Beatty

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)


Total points available: 22

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TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS[/b]

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts) Malcolm in the Middle

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts) Easybake?


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts) Edward Kennedy

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts) Hillary Clinton



WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the song. (2 pts) I Bet You Think This Song Is About You

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)

[Vandal]

Answers/points:


Decades '16 - Day 12

Grand Finale - Part 1


TV SHOWS & THEME SONGS

2002
A popular TV sitcom had a theme song called “Boss of Me” that went on to win a Grammy in 2002.

Name the sitcom. (2 pts)

Name the band who performed “Boss of Me”. (2 pts)

Malcolm in the Middle
They Might Be Giants



FADS & CRAZES

1960s

Topper Toys launched a line of miniature functional toy household appliances in 1966. These items included a small working oven, a vacuum cleaner, and even a doll. The term has since become a common phrase in American English.

Name the toy line. (2 pts)

Suzy Homemaker


COMING & GOING

2000s

A former Harvard wide receiver and long-time US senator from Massachusetts died in 2009, leaving behind a somewhat checkered legacy. Earlier that year, a former US senator became the 67th US Secretary of State, adding to her somewhat checkered legacy.

Name outgoing senator. (2 pts)

Name the incoming Secretary. (2 pts)

Edward Kennedy
Hillary Clinton




WORDS & MUSIC

1970s

A singer/songwriter released a hit in 1972, the subject of which is still being debated. At first, the singer said the song was about "men," not a specific "man". Later, David Bowie, David Cassidy and Cat Stevens were noted by the press as speculative candidates. While promoting her memoir, the singer confirmed that the second verse is about a notorious womanizing actor/director.

Name the singer. (2 pts)

Name the song. (2 pts)

Name the womanizing actor/director who thinks this song is about him. (2 pts)

Bonus: Name the famous background singer also said to be a subject of this song. (2 pts)


Carly Simon
You're So Vain
Warren Beatty
Mick Jagger


SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN

1960s

In series of commercials, a mild-mannered alter ego would turn into Cookie Man and dispatch villains.

Name the product. (2 pts)

Name the alter ego. (2 pts)

Chips Ahoy!
Mort Meek (once again I have stumped the collective)


points:
mrkelley ~~ 20
esto ~~ 20
melly ~~ 18
tbone ~~ 18
krox ~~ 16
triviawayne ~~ 16
AJ ~~ 16
weasel ~~ 16
catfish ~~ 16
elwood ~~ 16
plasticene ~~ 14
fireball ~~ 14
tangredi ~~ 14
sprots ~~ 14
hotseat ~~ 14
BiT ~~ 12
Bob#s ~~ 10
lb ~~ 10
jarnon ~~ 8
marley 6