Funny phrases
Sport and Leisure
1975
Fashion (Johnny Style)
Busy Women

100

This is Johnny's first words when he gets in the car.

Mind if I puts on a few tunes?

100

This popular Disney ride was Johnny's favourite and one on which Nanny Marg was heard to say "Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus Johnny, Oh Jesus Mary and Joseph"!!!!!!!!

What is Space Mountain?


100

In 1975, the year Johnny was born, to dance was often described by this slang word.

What is "Boogey"?


100

This African animal exhibits the same pattern as Johnny's favourite pants.

What is a Zebra?


100

This woman, famous for saying "I got a big meeting" and "Can I call ya back", and "I don't think I got a concussion doctor because I did the test" is also in the top running for Johnny's favourite sister.

Who is Stephanie?


200

Every fall Johnny asks this question several times.

What does everyone want for Christmas?

200

This popular pastime, in which Johnny has  defeated Bob Colford for years, involves a deck of cards, a board and pegs.

What is cribbage?

200

This popular sitcom was the top rated television show in 1975 and resulted in several spin-offs, one of which was "The Jeffersons".

 

All in the Family


200

The initials JFF were found on this item and in addition to John Francis Fitzgerald were also stated to mean Just for Fun.

What is a schoolbag?

200

This 30 minute Sunday event, one of Johnny's favourites and hosted by the busiest woman in Newfoundland is one of the rare times during which people are quiet at the Colford household.

Bingo


300

This phrase, coined by a Tim Hortons patron after an interaction with Stephanie in the drive through, is sometimes used by Barry and Johnny when greeting their sister.

What are ya at doll!!!???


300

This game, played worldwide and mastered by Johnny at an early age, caused his mother to consider calling the police due to concern for his safety.

What is hide and seek?

300

This movie, the top revenue producer in 1975 grossed over $260,000,000 and is featured in a popular theme park exhibition. It is also a movie Baby Tony watched last weekend.

Jaws

300

This article of clothing is one which Johnny went through great troubles to find, including asking a fellow bus passenger where he got his.

What is a hat?

300

This busy woman, a winter and summer athlete, avid Toronto Blue Jays fan, and recent graduate, had to change her social calendar in order to be able to attend this function (Johnny's party).

Who is Margo Monica Molloy?


400

In preparation Sunday TV Bingo, Stephanie asks everybody....."Have you _____  _____  _____?"

Have you got your dabbers?

400

On April 8, 2015, this famous Canadian band performed their last concert in St. John's NL, a concert which Johnny attended.

Who are The Tragically Hip?

400

Along with Lego's, this was the most popular toy in 1975 and just happens to rhyme with "wet sock". 

Pet Rock

400

This article of clothing beginning with the letter "I" was once the subject of an infamous game of "I spy my little eye" during a long car ride on a Fitzgerald family vacation.

What is an Icelandic sweater?

400

When addressing this saucy female, Johnny often says "Relax, relax."

Who is Bella Ginger Pickles Colford?

500

What Johnny often says (offers to buy) when you pick him up.

What is wanna coffee?


500

After winning two Stanley Cups with the Boston Bruins, and leading Team Canada to a win in the world famous summit series, Phil Esposito was traded to this team in 1975 (one of Johnny's favourites)

New York Rangers

500

The first nationally televised college game in this sporting category occurred on January 26, 1975 and featured the University of Maryland v. Immaculata College of Pennsylvania.

Women's Basketball


500

Daily Double

What is No Style?


500

These busy women just received their driving permit 

Catherine and Claire

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