SNL
Movies
Capitol Trees
Favorite Toys
100
In a 1984 holiday skit, Eddy Murphy, in his role as Mr. Robinson, received this gift from his landlord.
What is an Eviction Notice?
100
The 1967 movie of the poor, small-hearted Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas through the loving Whos in Whoville.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
100
Established by a land donation from the Vanderbilts, this R8 forest has provided 3 Capitol Trees.
Who is the Pisgah NF (2022, 1998, 1974)?
100
In 1996 a Sesame Street character caused a national frenzy of shoppers trampling down store employees and physical battles all in the name of Christmas spirit.
Who is Tickle Me Elmo?
200
In a 1976 skit, Irwin Mainway is confused why people think this bagged gift is dangerous.
What is a Bag O’glass?
200
Shopkeeper is reluctant to sell him the "mogwai" but sells it to him with the warning to never expose him to bright light, water, or to feed him after midnight.
What is Gremlins?
200
The first FS provided Capitol Tree in 1970 came from this forest, which is home to Roaring Plains West Wilderness?
Who is the Monongahela NF (also has provided 3 trees – 1970, 1976, 2023)?
200
In 2000 was named as the “Toy of the Century”.
What is Lego?
300
In a classic Adam Sandler Hanukkah song, what fictional outer space characters spin a dreidel?
Who are Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock?
300
This WWSR staff member’s birthday is today.
300
In 1993, a White Fir came from this forest in R5, which is latest FS NF to have a WSR designated.
Who is the San Bernardino NF?
300
A favorite toy of 1975 was something you could pickup out of your yard.
What is a pet rock?
400
During the song “I wish it was Christmas today” this SNL cast member danced in place for the entire song.
Who is Tracy Morgan?
400
Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects all individuals.
What is Love, Actually?
400
Standing 89 feet tall, the tallest Capitol Tree came from this forest, home of Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
Who is the Kootenai NF (1989)?
400
In 1997 the first virtual pet that needed a consent level of attention or it would die.
What is Tamagotchi?
500
Pete Schweddy, who joins NPR’s Delicious Dish, is played by this person.
Who is Alec Baldwin?
500
A company that can boasts that it has 478 Christmas movies under it’s belt. And name the phenomenon this season.
Who is Hallmark? Who is Hot Frosty?
500
Also called “cat spruce” or “skunk spruce”, this state tree of South Dakota has been selected as the Capitol Tree 12 times.
What is the White Spruce?
500
Originally called Criss-Crosswords, was a favorite toy in 1954.
What is Scrabble? Was invented in 1931 and 1948 when it was officially named Scrabble.