The 1910s
Odd Fads
Common Slang
Fads
100
What color gloves were men expected to wear in the evening?
What is white.
100
What word was commonly used as an expletive?
What is "applesauce" (horsefeathers also accepted)
100
What type of music did people turn to in the 20s?
What is jazz.
200
The most popular silent film star of the 20s was:
What is Theda Bara.
200
Involved climbing flagpoles.
What is pole-sitting.
200
What is a dame?
What is a woman.
200
What type of fads were introduced in the 20's?
What is physical activity, board games, psychology majors, and bizarre stunts.
300
Word meaning "wonderful," or "great."
What is A-1.
300
The pole-sitting record was:
What is 196 days.
300
What does spifflicated mean?
What is 'drunk'.
300
What imported game from China became popular?
What is Mah-Jongg.
400
Life expectancy of a female was:
What is 51.8 (51 or 52 also accepted.
400
People ate this type of fish for sport.
What is gold fish.
400
Why were new slang words introduced?
To keep up with the times and reflect the new era.
400
What type of puzzle was invented in the 20s?
What is the crossword puzzle.
500
Photography became popular in the 1910's because:
Personal cameras (Kodak cameras) were introduced.
500
Game started in the 20s, still mildly popular today. (involved jumping)
What is pogo sticking.
500
What is a synonym to bee's knees?
What is cat's pajamas, berries, cat's meow.
500
How long did people usually dance for?
Anywhere from hours to days (they were dancing "marathons")
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