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100

This was the first name of Zaidy's father...not a very popular one in the United States!

What is Zigmund?

100

This famous hot dog company was founded at Coney Island.

What is Nathan's?

100

Stuck at home while recovering from surgery in 1993, Zaidy's guilty pleasure was watching this bawdy daytime-talk show (while eating Jello).

What is The Jerry Springer Show?

100

Zaidy was born in this European city, bisected by the River Danube.

What is Budapest?

100

Delicious when eaten alone or on top of a waffle, this "food" comes in many flavors (but Zaidy would always order chocolate)!

What is ICE-CREAM?

200

If she loved you, then Aunt Ufa rarely called you by your given name -- affectionately referring to you instead as this (sweet baking ingredient).

What is "Sugar"?

200

This Brooklyn neighborhood was the backdrop for "Saturday Night Fever"

What is Bensonhurst?

200

These are the two things Zaidy is most likely to order at a diner (Not necessarily at the same meal).

What are french fries and oatmeal?

200

Famous as the "main street" for shopping in Boro Park, Zaidy used to help Grandma Dora do her shopping on this Avenue.

What is 13th Avenue?

200

One of the most basic "tricks" to do with this 2-syllable toy on a spool is called a SLEEPER.

What is a YO-YO?

300

A standard Dachs refrain, this name fills in the blanks in the song: "She ain't heavy...She's ____ _____."

Who is Cousin Rita?

300

PT Barnum once led this animal over the Brooklyn Bridge to prove that it was stable?

What is an elephant?

300

This long-haired musician was a favorite of Zaidy's for many years. (Did you say SAX or DACHS??)

Who is Kenny G.?

300

This free-standing iconic tower is one of the most famous sites in another foreign city that Zaidy once called home. 

What is the CN Tower?

300

This spunky breed of dog with a long back and short legs originated in Germany, for the purpose of hunting badgers.

What is a DACHShund?

400

Though it may be Magyar, it's fun to try to say this Hungarian version of "Uncle Alex."

What is Sanyi Ba'sci ??

400

DUMBO is a shortened name for this area of Brooklyn, a 5-worded mouth full.

What is Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass?

400

Although it's one of his favorite songs (from a movie), Zaidy has probably never had a loved one ACTUALLY dress this way.  EVER.

What is "Lady in Red?"

400

Located at 350 Grand Street, Zaidy called this Lower East Side High School "home" for many years. 

What is Seward Park High School?

400

This funny-named vehicle is a favorite of Jack's; he's probably the only family member who regularly gets to watch this ice-resurfacing machine work its magic.

What is a ZAMBONI?

500

you might know him as "The Hulk," but this actor shares a name with the gym Zaidy used in the 90's.

Who is Lou Ferrigno?

500

This is a (very Brooklyn) name for the area including the outside steps of one's home.

What is a "stoop?"

500

This epic high-fantasy novel is one of Zaidy's all -time favorites. The movie wasn't bad either.

What is The Lord of the Rings?

500

Zaidy and Bubby treat us annually to a fabulous trip to Playa del Carmen, a city located in this Mexican state (2 words).

What is Quinatana Roo?

500

Zaidy and Bubby once visited this beautiful and remote state - it begins and ends with a vowel.

What is ALASKA?

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