Blast from the Past
I was the place where people went to get a milkshake and show off their cars on a Friday night.
What is the drive-in diner?
Before dishwashers, you’d fill the sink, grab a sponge, and do this after supper.
What is washing the dishes?
You’d grab your partner and “rock around the clock” with this style of music.
What is rock ’n’ roll?
It’s round, cheesy, and often shared at parties or movie nights.
What is Pizza.
You serve this over a net — sometimes on the beach!
What is Volleyball.
You’d twist your hips to this Elvis hit that made everyone “all shook up.”
What is “All Shook Up”?
You’d hang these on the clothesline, hoping it wouldn’t rain.
What are clothes?
This dance made everyone flap their arms like they were from the zoo.
What is the Chicken Dance?
It’s red, juicy, and often called the “forbidden fruit.”
What is an apple.
This game is played with a paddle and ball on a small table.
What is Ping-pong.
You might have used me to call your best friend, but only after spinning me in circles first.
What is a rotary phone?
This folded-up paper instructs you on how to get to where you want to go.
What is a map?
You’ll need strong knees and a good laugh for this energetic dance.
What is the Twist?
A sweet, icy cup often served at fairs — it’s made of flavored shaved ice.
What is a snow cone.
The place where fans sit to cheer for their favorite team.
What are the bleachers.
This was the treat you’d buy from the ice cream truck before it melted all over your hand.
What is a popsicle?
The tool you’d use to turn the TV without getting off the couch… if only it existed back then!
What is a remote control?
This famous move asks you to put your right foot in, take your right foot out, and shake it all about!
What is the Hokey-Pokey.
You might find this soft dessert in layers — sponge, fruit, and whipped cream.
What is a trifle.
The person who guides and encourages the players.
What is the coach.
This was the hottest gadget in the living room before the remote control existed.
What is the television knob?
You might have used this powdery blue cleaner to make your bathtub shine.
What is Comet?
This dance from the 1970s had everyone pointing to the sky under a disco ball!
What is the (Disco) Hustle.
You might mash, bake, or fry this starchy vegetable.
What are potatoes.
You kick the ball and try to score in the net — it’s called “football” in many countries.
What is soccer.