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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

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

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

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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

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

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

--Bob

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