They Sing to Us
They had their own TV show. Their matching fur vests and bell-bottoms made them pop culture icons beyond music.
Sonny and Cher
Traditional American cooking (or the two main components of anything, figuratively speaking) are which two foods together?
meat & potatoes
Famous brothers who robbed banks and trains after the Civil War
Frank & Jesse James
What (combo) do most people wear on their feet?
Socks & Shoes
They were pioneers of filming sitcoms in front of a live studio audience using multiple cameras, a technique still standard today AND introduced the concept of syndication via reruns.
Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz
They formed their duo in 1981 in England, singing energetic and catchy lyrics, and became one of the biggest pop acts of the 1980s. One went on to become a legendary solo star.
Wham!
Sometimes just cake or just pie isn't enough. What do we add?
icecream
In the early 1900s, Charles & Rose were a couple who created a new multi-level financial crime now named after them. What is it called?
Ponzi Scheme
Combo of essential dining utensils.
Spoon & Fork or Fork & Knife
Formed from a chance meeting in a small New Jersey club, this gentlemen duo combined one's relaxed, effortless charm with the other’s high-energy physical comedy. They dominated nightclubs, then radio, and finally television before bitterly going their separate ways in 1956.
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
Already established as touring solo super stars before teaming up, they recorded iconic duets-- combining his baritone and her soprano. They never went on tour together but often performed on TV specials and award shows.
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
McDonald’s popularized this combo now iconic in fast food.
burgers and fries
Lester Joseph Gillis was an outlaw in John Dillinger's gang. He was known by only his very famous nickname.
Baby Face Nelson
To wash the floor, you need water, liquid soap, and this combo.
Mop & Bucket
Their characters were inspired by real Chicago blues musicians with their signature look (suit, hat, sunglasses).
Dan Aykroyd & John Belushi
(The Blues Brothers)
Despite their marital turmoil including domestic violence, the high-energy music they made together in the 70s remains legendary. After their split, she made a hugely successful solo comeback in the 80s.
Ike & Tina Turner
Italian immigrants popularized this combo for sale in the U.S., but they are usually served separately in Italy.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
What type of crimes made Bonnie and Clyde nationally famous?
bank robbery
If you want to ride a bicycle, you also must wear a what?
Bike & Helmet
Their most famous routine is “Who’s on First?”, a sketch about baseball player names that still ranks among the greatest comedy routines ever.
Abbott and Costello
These dudes formed their duo in Philadelphia in the early 1970s and were pioneers of the “blue-eyed soul” sound — a mix of rock, pop, and R&B. They performed as a duo for over 40 years, showcasing incredible longevity in pop music.
Hall & Oates
Became widely popular as a sandwich, especially for kids' sack lunches, in the U.S. during World War II, when one ingredient was cheap and because the other lasted so long.
Peanut Butter & Jelly
What crime were the married couple Kathryn "Ma" Kelly & George “Machine Gun” Kelly famous for in 1933? Like her husband, Ma Kelly was sentenced to life which was very unusual for a woman at the time.
KIDNAPPING of a wealthy oil tycoon Charles F. Urschel for ransom money (which was paid).
Combo of basic ancient tools used to hunt from a distance.
Bow & Arrow
This devoted husband and wife comedy duo started performing together in vaudeville in the 1920s and stayed a team for over 40 years. Their act transitioned to radio (1932–1950) and then to TV.
George Burns & Gracie Allen
Mother-daughter country duo.
The Judds
the most typical combo in many Latin American meals balancing protein and carbs
beans and rice
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were associated with which famous gang?
The Wild Bunch
What basic combo of permanent hardware makes up a fishing pole?
Rod & Reel
They started performing physical, slapstick comedy together in the silent film era, then transitioned seamlessly to “talkies” (sound films). Their slow-paced, “double-take” style influenced countless comedians, including Abbott & Costello.
Laurel & Hardy
These gentlemen had a complicated friendship with occasional feuds but enduring mutual respect. Between performing at Woodstock in 1969 and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, they scored five #1 hits.
Simon & Garfunkel
Complementary colors (green and orange) and mild tastes make this cooked combo appealing to babies--and is the most iconic and bestselling vegetable combo in baby food flavors.
peas and carrots
What were the American couple, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, accused of during the Cold War?
Spying for the Soviet Union
Combo for computer input essentials.
Keyboard & Mouse
Their humor often satirized hippie culture, law enforcement, and everyday absurdities.
Cheech & Chong
Husband and wife duo famous for their 1970s pop hits with a sweet, upbeat style and for dressing in costumes with a nautical theme. They had two #1 hits.
Captain & Tennille
Made popular in the U.S. in the 19th century sold as an easy “ready-to-eat meal" for soldiers, this snack combining carbs and dairy is still very popular.
Cheese & Crackers
Belle Starr (aka "Bandit Queen") & her husband Sam Starr were long-running horse thieves in which US state?
Oklahoma ("Indian Territory")
Combo of most essential sculpture tools.
Hammer & Chisel
Their latest stage show, at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, has been running for over 20 years. One is talkative, but the other never speaks.
Penn & Teller
These gentlemen won over 20 Country Music Association awards, including Vocal Duo of the Year almost every year during the 1990s. Their music bridged classic honky-tonk and modern country.
Brooks & Dunn
This pairing of proteins became iconic ever since marketing by the Beech-Nut Packing Company in the 1920s promoted it as a “hearty American breakfast.”
Bacon & Eggs
What type of crime was Pearl Hart (who later worked with her husband “Doc” Parker) so famous for mainly because she was a woman?
stagecoach robberies in Arizona
What good is a fancy new wine bottle without what?
Cork Screw
These ladies are real-life friends, not just comedy sketch and movie partners, which makes their chemistry feel effortless. They have co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards multiple times (2013, 2014, 2015, 2021), earning critical praise for their quick improvisation, often poking fun at Hollywood and politics.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler
Brother and sister duo. She was known for playing drums while singing lead vocals, unusual for a female artist at the time. She was also known for her death from heart failure as a direct result of anorexia, which raised worldwide awareness of the condition.
The Carpenters
This popular dessert combo started as a staple at Wimbledon since 1877. One of the two items is a fruit.
Strawberries & Cream
Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, a very good-looking young couple, were Canada’s most notorious serial killer couple. They murdered three schoolgirls in the early nineties. What nickname did the news media give the pair?
The Ken and Barbie Killers
The classic bowl-and-club combination used in kitchens and pharmacies to make powders and pastes
Mortar & Pestle
Their comedic chemistry in four movies from 1976-1991 is often cited as a model for “buddy comedies”, pairing a nervous straight man with a wild, unpredictable partner. A lot of the latter's funniest lines were improvised.
Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor