Mom's the Word
Famous Mom's
In 1985, Mom was 30.
Vacations with Mom
Kids x2
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This phrase is used often by Mom when she drops or spills something in the kitchen.

What is "Fiddle-faddle"?

200

This stay-at-home mom, who marries a widowed father, gains 3 step sons in this 2nd marriage, after having 3 daughters of her own from her first marriage. What an interesting Bunch.

Who is Carol Brady?

200

This president was sworn into office for his 2nd term in early 1985. He only lost 1 state, which was his opponent, Walter Mondale's, home state of Minnesota.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

200

Right after Laura was born, Mom and Dad went here for a quick vacation, and Great Mamma and Ghee Jack watched Laura for them.

What is DisneyWorld?
200

Mamma has been playing this instrument for over 60 years. When she was 14, as a gift from her Mom and Dad, she received the same one she plays on today.

What is a Piano?

400

Mom tells story of playing this game with her friends in the streets of New Orleans. Don't forget to run!

What is Kick the Can?

400

To avoid the mass slaughter of Hebrew boys, this mother (of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam) set her baby adrift in the Nile River, hoping someone would find him and raise him. After being found by Pharaoh’s daughter, she even became her own son's nurse.

Who is Jochebed?

400

This famous disaster was finally discovered and found on September 1st, 1985, more than 73 years later. Without this, we wouldn't have a hit 1997 movie or the Broadway show!

What is the Titanic?

400

On a trip to Mom's home state in 2005, all three kids filmed a James Bond-esque movie with this title, that was directed by cousin Walter. "Everybody's Gonna Die Today!! - Jack"

What is "From Rustin with Love"?

400

Every summer, Mamma puts on this week of fun for the grandkids. Originally, it was created for Laura, Becca and Michael, and we always remember getting donuts and prizes from the treasure chest!

What is Camp Love-A-Lot?

600

Mom always says this Southern phrase when commenting on a small stain or spot that probably wouldn’t be noticed. Originally, it was Great Mamma who said it.

What is “You would never notice that on a gallopin’ horse!”?

600

This famous mom and her large family of kids all have red hair. Easy to spot on the platform between 9 and 10 at Kings Cross Station.

Who is Molly Weasley?

600

This movie, which turned out to be a summer blockbuster hit, was released in July 1985. "Where we're going, we don't need roads".

What is Back To the Future?

600

Finish this phrase: "Breaker One Nine, __________!"

What is "We need a mile marker"?

600

These are the two siblings of Mamma: one older sister and one younger brother - Mamma is the middle child.

Who are Aunt Jan and Uncle Len?

800

Mom is well known to those who know her for being this, a common phrase used to describe someone who is always and constantly “making their requests known to God”.

What is a prayer warrior?

800

Known as the "Mother of Modern Physics," she was twice a Nobel Prize winner (in different fields). Her daughter Irene also was awarded a Nobel Prize, sharing it with her mother.

Who is Marie Curie?

800

This popular comic strip, commonly described as "the last great newspaper comic" that features a 6 year old boy and his sardonic tiger friend, debuted in newspapers in November 1985.

What is Calvin and Hobbes?

800

While accompanying Dad on an interview day-trip to this city, Mom took Michael to an afternoon movie (and bought him candy).

What is San Antonio (or it could have been Austin)?

800

Mamma made this useful cooking item for all the women in the family - Kit even has one coming in her size that is currently being made!

What is an apron?

1000

When cooking in the kitchen, sometimes you just need to add this, which is a southern phrase for a small nominal amount of a liquid needed. In more exact recipes, this would probably be two tablespoons.

What is a Glug-Glug?

1000

This reality show mom is famous mainly because of her very famous 6 daughters. Her first husband represented OJ Simpson in his murder trial and her 2nd husband is an Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. After many years of being in the tabloids, I’m sure she is sick of the paparazzi chasing her around!

Who is Kris Jenner?

1000

This video game franchise about two plumbers that went on to become one of the most popular of all time, first debuted on Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in September of 1985.

What is Super Mario Bros?

1000

There's a famous photo of Mom trying to duck out of the frame at this subway stop in Washington D.C.

What is Rosslyn?

1000

This famous character is often used when having tea or pretending with Mamma and the grandkids. She has a famous hat that is often worn as well. Originally, she was known for playing Lucy’s mother in I Love Lucy.

Who is Mrs. McGillicuddy?

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