1940s Fun Facts
He was the president in 1940.
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Ol' Blue Eyes ruled the airwaves in the 1940s
Who was Frank Sinatra?
Guns of Navarone, Bridge Over the River Kwai, Magnificent 7, The Great Escape
What are dad’s favorite movies?
Dad had curly hair and straight teeth. Who had straight hair and curly teeth?
What was Maddy?
Who’s my gorgeous grandson?
Who is Jonah or Caleb? What is a Pakah-ism or favorite saying?
This team played in five of the decade’s 10 World Series, winning four of them.
What are the New York Yankees?
It’s no lie, this Disney movie was released in 1940
What was Pinocchio?
Peanut Butter
What is Dad’s favorite food?
Before Dandy was a real dog, he was. . .
What is Dad’s favorite stuffy/lovey?
Introduced Dad to the term “rock star parking”
Who is Melissa!
In 1940 For $850 you could drive right off the lot with this.
What is a new car?
This movie, considered one the greatest films of all time, premiered in 1941.
What is Citizen Kane?
Dad’s favorite child
Who is Samantha?
Occupation Dad wanted (and still does) when he grows up. For double points: What is the plate for?
What is a bus driver? What is the steering wheel?
Reason Dad has to marry Mom (Hint: she was NOT pregnant)
Who is the funniest? MOM
The NY Knickerbockers played the Toronto Huskies in the 1st game of this new professional sports league.
What is the NBA?
This song, written in 1940 was made famous by Fats Domino in 1955
What is Blueberry Hill?
These are a few of Pakah’s favorite things
(4 for all the points)
What are shoes, pens, watches, belts?
Best friend whose parents had plastic patio furniture inside their house as regular furniture
Who was Dickie Goodman (dad’s best friend)?
On KP, he peeled and peeled until it was gone.
What are potatoes?
This Marvel superhero made his debut for the first time in 1941.
Who is Captain America?
Jeepers Creepers- that dame cuts a rug; she’s got a lotta moxie!”
What is 1940’s slang?
Dad’s favorite super hero
Who was the Lone Ranger?
Hit in the arm or leg with this you were still in, but hit in the chest you are out.
What is the sock game?
Something dad has never made.
What is dinner?