We All Scream for Ice Cream
Put your ice cream into one of these if you want to lick it.
What is cone? There are many types of cones available today, including waffle cones, sugar cones, pretzel cones, and cake/wafer cones.
Dorothy’s home state
What is Kansas? Dorothy represents Americans at their best, and she comes from an area that was devastated at the time.
During a hurricane, an eerie calm occurs when you are in this part of the storm.
What is eye? You might even see sunlight during the eye.
This phrase is used to describe a person who is realistic and practical.
What is down-to-earth? Down-to-earth is often used to describe a person of wealth who appears unaffected by it.
You should do this if RSVP appears on the invitation.
What is respond? You should usually do this whether you’re asked or not. Sometimes, regrets only is printed on the invitation. In that case, honor the sender’s wishes.
This is the most popular ice cream flavor in the world.
What is vanilla? However, some countries claim other flavors as their favorite. For example, Australians prefer licorice-flavored ice cream, while Americans proclaim chocolate is the best.
Dorothy’s dog name.
What is Toto? Author L. Frank Baum did not specify Toto’s breed, but in the film adaptation with Judy Garland they cast a cairn terrier.
This shaking occurs before a tsunami.
What is earthquake? If the earthquake is far out to sea, you might not feel it on land. Tsunami waves can travel at 500 miles per hour.
This word is a temporary end to hostilities in war.
What is cease-fire? The term can also be a military order to the soldiers to hold their fire.
At the table, this goes on your lap.
What is napkin? While it is useful for discreetly wiping one’s hands, at a fine restaurant it is also considered poor etiquette to use your napkin to wipe your face.
They are the three basic ingredients of ice cream sundaes.
What are ice cream, sauce, and whipped cream? The fourth, optional ingredient is a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream.
Dorothy’s aunt’s name.
What is Auntie Em? Auntie Em’s husband is Dorothy’s Uncle Henry.
If, during a storm, you hear from your safe space what sounds like the roar of an approaching train, assume one of these has touched down.
What is tornado? The sound has also been described as the roar of a grizzly bear.
Moving this is doing everything possible to make something happen.
What is heaven and earth? When you make an extraordinary effort to make something happen, you are said to be moving heaven and earth.
Your mother probably warned you that these should never go on the table while eating.
What are elbows? Today, it is still considered improper to have elbows on the table when plates of food are on it. However, between courses or after the meal, this rule is no longer considered necessary according to etiquette experts.
This is another name for Italian ice cream.
What is gelato? Gelato is creamier and denser ice cream. It uses more milk, less butterfat, and less air than ice cream.
She is the Good Witch that helps Dorothy.
Who is Glinda? She represents the mother archetype.
These large ice pellets can rattle you and your pets.
What is hail? In early summer, warm temperatures cause instability, while the upper atmosphere is cold enough to produce hail. Hail can fall at close to 100 miles per hour.
Moving this is doing everything possible to make something happen.
What is heaven and earth? When you make an extraordinary effort to make something happen, you are said to be moving heaven and earth.
During an earlier era, we didn’t wear this color after Labor Day.
What is white? Depending on where you live, white wasn’t worn either before Easter or before Memorial Day. These days, anything goes.
Ice cream originated in this country.
What is China? It was invented in the seventh century.
Dorothy sets out to find the Wizard of Oz, who is also referred to as this man.
What is the man behind the curtain? MGM originally had W.C. Fields in mind for the part.
This causes the calm before a storm.
What is (partial) vacuum? When warm surface air pulls cold air from the higher atmosphere, it creates a partial vacuum, which creates the calm before the storm.
You’ll have more energy if you get a second one of these.
What is wind? It’s a renewed energy, often associated with an endurance task. For example, marathon runners can get a second wind, or college students pulling all-nighters before exams can get a second wind.
We’ve been told TIPS stands for this at a restaurant.
What is to insure proper service? We’ve also been told TIP stands for to insure promptness.