What was going on in 1943?
Was Papa born before or after the Pentagon was finished?
After, the Pentagon was finished on January 15th of 1943
What day of the week was Papa born?
A. Friday
B. Saturday
C. Sunday
D. Monday
D. Monday
Think back on trips up to great grandma's house, how many brothers and sisters does Papa have?
A. 10 including Papa
B. 9 including Papa
C. 7 including Papa
D. 6 including Papa
D. 6 including Papa - Marvin, Richard, Papa, Ron, Jeanette, Arlene, and Elaine
True or false - in 1976 Papa received OSU’s highest award for teaching, The Norden Distinguished Teaching award and the Beecham Award for Research Excellence in 1993
True!
If Papa were to ask for a “Skosh” of something, what would he be asking for?
Just a little bit of something
Was Papa born before or after the first performance of the Broadway hit, “Oklahoma”?
After, the musical first premiered on March 31st of 1943
What national holiday is celebrated on June 21st?
A. National Sushi Day
B. National Cookie Dough Day
C. National Iced Tea Day
D. National June Bug Day
B. National Cookie Dough Day
The movie The Godfather, came out the same year that one of Papa’s kids were born, which kid was it?
A. Greg
B. Lora
C. Mark
B. Lora
Papa helped a lot of animals but specialized in leukemia in one type, what was it?
A. Dogs
B. Cats
C. Hamsters
D. Cows
B. Cats
If papa were to say “you’re going to get a Biff”, what would this mean?
A tap to wake up and pay attention
Due to a player shortage in 1943, two NFL teams had to join forces and become one, was it,
A. The Browns and the Bengals to become “The Brengals”
B. The Bills and the Dolphins to become “The Bilphins”
C. The Jets and the Patriots to become “The Jetriots”
D. The Steelers and The Eagles to become “The Steagles”
D. The Steelers and The Eagles to become “The Steagles”
Which celebrity shares a birthday with Papa?
A. Chris Pratt
B. Eminem
C. The Rock
D. Adam Sandler
A. Chris Pratt
What animal was not raised at the farm on orange road?
A. Pigs
B. Sheep
C. Chickens
D. Quail
E. Goats
F. Bunnies
E. Goats
Papa got the honor of meeting someone very famous because of his work and has a picture hanging in his office, who is it?
A. Jack Hanna
B. Arnold Schwaneggar
C. Betty White
D. Steve Irwin
C. Betty White
If you are working with Papa and he says “Juke it”, what should you do?
Move it just a little bit, preferably a skosh
What Disney character really upset Hitler in 1943 after mocking him in a movie (Der Fuehrer's Face)?
A. Mickey Mouse
B. Donald Duck
C. Goofy
D. Stitch
B. Donald Duck
What Disney movie came out on June 21st?
A. The Little Mermaid
B. Emperor's New Groove
C. Lilo and Stitch
D. The Princess and the Frog
C. Lilo and Stitch came out on June 21st, 2002!
If papa was buying ice cream for his kids as a treat, where did they go?
A. Dairy Queen
B. Greaters
C. Knights Ice Cream
D. Sticky Fingers
C. Knights Ice Cream
Which of the following best describes Papa’s time teaching at OSU?
A. taught for 15 years and authored/co-authored 2 publications
B. taught for 20 years and authored/co-authored 20 publications
C. taught for 25 years and authored/co-authored 75 publications
D. taught for 30 years and authored/co-authored 125 publications
D. taught for 30 years and authored/co-authored 125 publications
When eating, what does the phrase “who Gary’d this?” Mean?
Someone cut a piece in half and left the other half
Who was president in 1943?
A. FDR
B. Herbert Hoover
C. Harry S. Truman
D. Gary Kociba
A. FDR
The Summer Solstice occurred this year on June 21st, in what weird way does Sweden celebrate this special day?
A. They light an old building on fire
B. Swedish fish candy festival
C. They dance and spin ribbons around a pole
D. They have a meatball fight
C. They dance and spin ribbons around a pole
One year Papa showed up to Greg’s homecoming dance to try and embarrass him, what did he wear?
A. Creepy old man mask
B. Darth Vader costume
C. Princess dress *with crown*
D. Tinkerbell wings
A. Creepy old man mask
We all know Papa taught at OSU and is a true Buckeye but what school did he go to first for his undergraduate?
A. Michigan State
B. Michigan
C. Oakland
D. Harbor Beach State
A. Michigan State
What is Papa's breakfast of choice?
Cheerios with bananas and blueberries
Alternative Answer - waffles/pancakes with vanilla ice cream