Foods from the Past
This frozen meal trend of the 50s let families “eat dinner in front of the TV.”
What is a TV dinner?
“I’m lovin’ it.”
What is McDonald's?
This sport with colorful shoes and rented lanes was a classic weekend outing.
What is bowling?
Before smartphones, people dialed numbers on this spinning device.
What is a rotary phone?
Wendell 3 Yells this guys name on a nightly basis
What is Schiavone?
This wiggly, colorful dessert was a hit at parties and potlucks.
What is Jell-o?
“Melts in your mouth, not in your hands.”
What are M&Ms?
Many older adults still enjoy this card game played in pairs, also popular in clubs.
What is bridge?
These flat discs were played on record players before tapes or CDs.
What are vinyl records?
This Western star was known as “The Duke.”
Who is John Wayne?
A popular 60s casserole mixed tuna, noodles, and a crunchy topping.
What is a tuna noodle casserole?
“Have it your way.”
What is Burger King?
This board game has players buying property like Park Place.
What is Monopoly?
This camera developed pictures instantly and spit them out in your hand.
What is a Polaroid camera?
She sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in The Wizard of Oz.
Who is Judy Garland?
Before soda cans were common, people ordered drinks at these marble-counter shops.
What is a soda fountain?
“The quicker picker upper.”
What is Bounty?
This crafting hobby uses a hooked needle to create patterned fabric.
What is crocheting?
Homework was typed on one of these machines before computers existed.
What is a typewriter?
A famous dancer and actor who “danced on the ceiling.”
Who is Fred Astaire?
This sandwich spread came in flavors like “pimento cheese” and was sold in glass jars.
What is sandwich spread (OR pimento cheese spread)?
“A diamond is forever.”
What is De Beers?
Model versions of these transportation machines were collected and displayed by many hobbyists.
What are model trains?
These glass containers were delivered to doorsteps by the milkman.
What are milk bottles?
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