Truth or Blarney
. “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is a traditional Irish folk song.
Blarney.
It was actually written for a Broadway show called The Isle o’ Dreams in 1913. It was a flop and ran for only 32 performances, from January 27 to February 22, 1913
What river passes through the heart of Madrid: the Guadiana, the Seine, or the Manzanares?
The Manzanares River
The river provides a freshwater source for the city.
Which of the following is a type of mathematics: biology or algebra?
Algebra.
Solving algebraic expressions dates back as far as the ancient Middle East and Greece
Daddy-o
What is a man; used to address a hipster or beatnik
What is the name of the nightclub where Ricky Ricardo is employed?
During the first few seasons of I Love Lucy, Ricky Ricardo is employed as a band leader in New York City at the Tropicana Club where he performs such hits as "Babalu". Some of the most famous episodes of I Love Lucy take place at the Tropicana.
Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, was an Irishman.
Truth.
Stoker wrote a total of 12 novels as well as numerous short stories, several works of non-fiction, and a large number of articles that were published in newspapers and magazines.
In what century did the global Spanish flu pandemic occur?
20th century (1918–1920)
Over 500 million people worldwide got sick from the virus, and at least 50 million died.
Which professional sport begins spring training in March: football or baseball?
Baseball.
During spring training, the Major League Baseball teams are split into two divisions: the Cactus League in Arizona and the Grapefruit League in Florida.
What is "The Man"
a person of authority; a group in power
Of the four main actors, who was the last living cast member of I Love Lucy?
Of the four main actors, Lucille Ball was the last living cast member of I Love Lucy. She died on April 26, 1989. Desi Arnaz died on December 2, 1986. Vivian Vance died on August 17, 1979. And William Frawley died on March 3, 1966.
“St. Patty’s Day” with two t’s is correct, while “St. Paddy’s Day” with two d’s is incorrect.
Blarney.
This actually can upset some true Irishmen. Patty is an abbreviated woman’s name, and this is not fitting for the male saint who is being celebrated. There is even a website called Paddynotpatty.com that was set up to explain the distinction
Who is the patron saint of Madrid?
San Isidro
He was born and grew up in Madrid and also dedicated himself to agriculture.
Which musical note is in the middle of a piano keyboard: middle A or middle C?
Middle C.
Many beginner piano books include songs that begin with middle C, which also reinforces the correct place to sit at the piano.
What is Get down/Boogie
Dance
What is the name of Little Ricky's babysitter?
Mrs. Trumbull
In "No Children Allowed" (Episode 57), the Ricardo's neighbor, Mrs. Trumbull (played by Elizabeth Patterson) complains to the Mertzes about Little Ricky's all night crying and points out that her lease clearly states there are to be no children in the building. Eventually a big fight erupts between the Mertzes and Ricardos and Little Ricky is inadvertently left alone in the apartment. Realizing their mistake, the foursome rush back to find Little Ricky in Mrs. Trumbull's arms. From this episode on, she is the Ricardo's reliable babysitter.
The feast of St. Patrick is in honor of Christianity coming to Ireland in the 20th century.
Blarney.
It was the fifth century
What did Penelope Cruz study for nine years before beginning a successful acting career?
Ballet She won her first role in a Spanish pop band music video at the age of 15.
Who starred opposite Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy: Frank Sinatra or Desi Arnaz?
Desi Arnaz.
Desi and Lucille were married in real life. They were married for 20 years and had a daughter, Lucie Arnaz, and a son, Desi Arnaz Jr
What is "Dig it"
To like or understand something
What does Lucy's mother call Ricky?
Lucy's scatterbrained mother, Mrs. McGillicudy (played by Kathryn Card), can never seem to remember Ricky's name and instead calls him "Mickey."
It is widely believed that the circle on the Celtic cross represents the pagan sun god.
Truth.
Though some debate this, one belief is that St. Patrick himself added the circle to the cross. Others believe it symbolizes eternal life or was simply designed this way to strengthen the construction of the cross.
What autonomous region in Spain is known for its Mediterranean beaches and its capital city of Barcelona?
Catalonia Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain.
What type of beverage does Maxwell House make: chocolate milk or coffee?
Coffee.
Most coffee beans are grown in Brazil. California and Hawaii are the only two states in the U.S. that produce coffee beans.
Catch you on the flip side
What is "see you later"
What company was the original sponsor of I Love Lucy?
Philip Morris
The original sponsor for I Love Lucy was the tobacco company Philip Morris. References to the company and its products can still be seen in many episodes such as "Lucy Does a TV Commercial" (Episode #30) in which Lucy dresses up as the Phillip Morris icon Johnny the Bellhop. In addition, Lucy and the rest of the cast were forbidden to use the word "lucky" in the show as Phillip Morris didn't want to remind the audience of their arch cigarette rival, Lucky Strikes. The original opening credits for the show featured Phillip Morris cigarettes as well, along with animated stick figures of Lucy and Desi, but these credits were removed and replaced with the familiar "valentine" credits in 1958 when CBS began airing reruns