The Number 72
Gorman's Binge Watch
The Year 1953
Finger Lickin' Good
Miscellaneous
200

The number 72 has how many factors?

What is 10? (1,2,3,6,8,9,12,24,36,72) 

200

This 2005 film details a dating coach who mentors a bumbling client, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous woman. While his client makes progress, the dating coach faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on a certain spicy Latina. It's the only rom-com that Gorman will watch... 

What is Hitch?

200

A dozen eggs in 1953 cost how much? 

A) 50 cents 

B) 70 cents 

C) 85 cents 

D) One dollar

What is 70 cents? 

200

Dad can't help but shift into "EVS" mode when it comes to the service of this restaurant, BUT he'll deal with it 5-7 times a month to get their 3 piece combo. Making the trek down 65 or Southside, he orders the classic: 

3 piece combo (dark and spicy), 2 sides of coleslaw, with large fountain drink (red/clear pop)  

Name the restaurant...  

What is Popeyes? 

200

Name the three types of matter... 

What is solid, liquid, and gas?

400

72% represents the makeup of this element in the body...

What is water? 

400

This 2002 series was created by a former police reporter, who wrote many of the series' episodes. Wood Harris, Triston Wilds, Idris Elba and Lance Riddick are characters who give us a look at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers, drug dealers and users.

What is The Wire?

400

This actress was born Feb 15th 1953 in Los Angeles. She has starred in a number of films including The Josephine Baker Story, Eve's Bayou and Madea's Family Reunion. She's also appeared on TV shows like Greenleaf and just recently The Chi. 

Name the actress....

What is Lynn Whitfield? 

400

This aromatic and cozy dessert is Dad's favorite. 

Roasted, whipped with butter, sugar, and spices and baked in a flaky shell until absolute perfection. 

Name the dessert... 

What is Sweet Potato Pie? 

400

What is the remaining liquid that results from churning cream into butter? 

What is buttermilk? 

600

True or False... 72 pulsations/min is the average number of cardiac pulsations in an adult woman. 

What is false? 

Women’s (78-82)

Men (72-75) 

600

This movie is a combination of Dad's 2 favorite things, war and Jessica Chastain. This true story details the take-down of the man responsible for the 9/11 attack. 


Name the movie...

What is Zero Dark Thirty? 

600

Audrey Hepburn rose to stardom in this romantic comedy that was released in 1953. She plays Princess Ann who spends the day playing hooky and falls in love with American reporter, Joe Bradley. Her performance earned her an Oscar for Best Actresses the following year.  

What is Roman Holiday?

600

Dad orders this food item from the A-RABS (lol). When dialing in his order, he tells them to cook these bottom feeders extra crispy and with LIGHT seasoning, with an EXTRA serving of coleslaw and NO FRIES. 

Name the dish... 

What is catfish nuggets? 

600

This actor has played the lead in the following movies... 

Justice League, He's Just Not That Into You, Argo, Joseph King of Dreams, 

Name the actor... 

Who is Ben Affleck? 

800

This organ is said to have a life duration of 72 hours. Is it... 

A) ovule 

B) ovum 

C) micropyle

D) hilum 

What is A) ovule? 

800

Jerry Orbach, Dan Florek, Sam Waterson and Chris Noth were long-time actors who starred in this 1990 TV series. Still airing with 25 seasons, this show runs frequently on ION, BBC, Sundance and Pop. 

Name the TV series

What is Law and Order? 

800

This risque publication which featured Marilyn Monroe was issued during this year.... 

Was it.. 

A) Modern Man 

B) Club

C) Playboy 

D) Chic 

What is C) Playboy Magazine? 

800

Did you know that this food item was a common ingredient in peasant and working-class cuisine in Europe and Spain? 

This castrated food item, while unappetizing in its natural state, is loved by many including Dad, when slow cooked. Known for its rich, gelatinous broth and flavor, this entree is commonly served in hardy soups, pastas or over a bed or rice.  

Name the entree...

What are oxtails? 

800

A triangle that forms a 90 degree angle and has 2 equal sides is called what? 

What is an isosceles triangle?

1000

This planet's mass is said to be 72th that of Earth. Name the planet. 

What is the Moon? 

1000

This 9 season long TV series aired from Sept 1962 to March 1971. This American sitcom follows a backwoods country family navigating their new life in an upscale, ritzy area. Their simple, rural ways clash humorously with the sophistication of their wealthy neighbors, creating comedic situations rooted in culture shock and misunderstandings. 

Name the TV show...  

What is the Beverly Hillbillies?

1000

In 1953, the first award show to be filmed and televised was the ____________. It was at this award ceremony that Audrey Hepburn won her 1st Oscar. 

What is the Academy Awards? 

1000

Dad took this 40-45 minute commute for this special entree on Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays after church. He loved how tender, flavorful and most importantly GREASY this item was. He was devastated to learn that this chain went out of business in 2024, forcing him to say goodbye to this entree. 

Name the entree and restaurant... 

What is prime rib; Boston Market? 

1000

How many ribs does the human skeleton have? 

A) 18 

B) 20

C) 22 

D) 24

What is D) 24 ribs (12 on each side)?


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