Retro Rhyme Time
This mellow phrase is closely associated with the 1960s hippie movement: “Go with the _____.”
What is flow?
Kicking off the decade with a classic, this 1960 book features the persistent Sam-I-Am.
What is Green Eggs and Ham? After a publisher bet that he couldn’t write a story using only 50 words, Dr. Seuss penned this beloved book.
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Who is John F. Kennedy? One of his most famous quotes comes from his 1961 inaugural address, in which he talked about defending freedom.
In 1973, Congress passed a law allowing citizens to elect a mayor and a city council for this capital city for the first time.
What is Washington, D.C.? Prior to this law, the president chose the mayor of the city. Walter Washington was the first person elected by the citizens of D.C. and the first Black mayor
M is for this first female prime minister of the U.K. who served as the “Iron Lady” from 1979 until 1990.
Who is Margaret Thatcher? She started her career as a research chemist and first entered politics in 1950.
This exclamatory rhyming phrase was often used in the ’50s and ’60s: “Jeepers _______!”
What is Creepers?
There’s a wasket in my basket and other fun rhymes in this 1974 book: There’s a Wocket in My______!
What is pocket? Researchers have found that the made-up rhymes in Seuss’ stories help children learn to read.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.”
Who is Cassius Clay (or Muhammad Ali)?
On April 15, 1983, the first Disney park outside of the United States, opened its gates in this capital city in Japan.
What is Tokyo? The theme park was built on land reclaimed from the Tokyo Bay and designed to mimic the look of an American theme park.
J is for this 1975 hit film about a seaside town beset by a shark.
What is Jaws? The film is considered the first summer blockbuster, as it attracted an audience of over 67 million people upon release.
This is a rhyming term for a hairstyle like that of John, Paul, Ringo, and George.
What is mop top? The iconic Beatles hairstyle, with its long bangs, became a popular look in the 1960s
We were first introduced to this nature-loving character who “speaks for the trees” in 1971.
Who is the Lorax? The Lorax centered on environmental themes during a decade when environmentalism was gaining popular momentum.
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Who is Neil Armstrong?
Picasso’s painting Guernica was displayed in this Spanish capital in 1981 to celebrate his 100th birth anniversary.
What is Madrid? The painting was returned to Madrid after spending decades on loan to the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
A is for this NASA mission that landed a rover on the moon for the first time.
What is Apollo 15? In addition to the first lunar rover, the mission broke ground with the first satellite placed in lunar orbit by a crewed spacecraft.
Also called punch buggy, slug bug is a childhood game inspired by this classic car.
What is the Volkswagen Beetle? This car was popular during the ’60s and ’70s and spawned a road trip game where children would punch their siblings and friends if they spotted one first
This book has been a classic since 1960: One ____ Two ____ Red ____ Blue____.
What is fish? Dr. Seuss was known to write for at least eight hours a day. No wonder he was so prolific
“You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?”
Who is Clint Eastwood (or Dirty Harry)? The iconic movie line is often misquoted as “Do you feel lucky?
On April 21, 1960, this planned city became the capital of Brazil.
What is Brasilia? Construction on the grand city included a presidential palace, monumental government buildings, and planned green spaces
P is for this video game, whose simple design was based on a game of table tennis.
What is Pong? Pong is considered the first commercially successful video game and was sold as an arcade game as well as a console system.
This two-word rhyme was coined by Allen Ginsburg to describe the anti-war demonstrators of the 1960s.
What is “flower power”? Ginsburg used the term to invite everyone to join a movement of peace, hope, and unity
In 2013, the Toronto Public Library considered banning this book because it encouraged children to jump on their fathers, but ultimately the library decided to keep the book on its shelves.
Hop on Pop
From a brochure at his 1968 art exhibition in Sweden: “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.”
Who is Andy Warhol? Once attributed to the artist himself, the quote may have first been uttered by a colleague or friend and then associated with Warhol.
The 1984 Olympic games were held in this capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hert?suh-go-VEE-nuh).
What is Sarajevo (ser-uh-YAE-voe)? This winter Olympics was the first time a woman had competed in six winter Olympic games. Marja-Liisa (Hämäläinen) Kirvesniemi (MAR-ya-LEE-sah HAM-al-AIN-en KEER-ves-nee-EM-ee) from Finland made a splash at the games that year
V is for this publication, which in 1974 became the first major fashion magazine to feature a Black cover model.
What is Vogue? Beverly Johnson was the cover model for the August 1974 issue and went on to be a cover model several more times throughout her career