Talk Philly to Me
The 215 equivalent to Y'all.
What is Youse?
In an interview with Science Magazine, this Italian-American medical expert said, “I can’t jump in front of the microphone and push him down” in response to the President's reference to COVID-19 at the "Chinese Virus"
Who is Dr. Anthony Fauci?
In the 1993 classic film "Trading Places" a homeless man (Eddie Murphy) and a Wall Street broker (Dan Akroyd) switch lives, with Eddie's character moving into a mansion on this block.
What is the 2000 block of Delancey?
The theme song for the "COVID-19" pandemic, "Don't Stand So Close To Me" was originally sung by this British Rock Band in 1980.
Who are "The Police"?
Known for his invention of the light bulb, this historic figure was considered to be a trouble maker so was home-schooled from the age of 7.
Who is Thomas Edison?
This pub game is not unique to Philly, but you won't hear it called by the same name anywhere else.
What is Quizzo?
Comedian Chelsea Handler tweeted that she is “officially attracted to,” this daily televised Governor and adds "Can we just let him take over for the country?"
Who is Governor Andrew Cuomo?
A Philly-sports obsessed character in Silver Linings Playbook is played by this local actor.
Who is Bradley Cooper?
This song was covered a number of times, with the most successful being a version by Bette Midler which became a major hit in 1990.
What is "From a Distance"?
Before they were grand slam champions, these sisters spent their childhood being both trained and educated by their father Richard.
Who are Serena & Venus Williams?
A noun to describe anything.
What is jawn?
In an April White House briefing on COVID-19, President Trump referred to this group by saying “They really called, I would say, every aspect of it wrong,”
What is the World Health Organization?
Mostly filmed in Chestnut Hill, this movie's plot involves a former baseball player remembering his childhood love, played by Jodie Foster.
What is Stealing Home?
This power ballad was the female rock band Heart's biggest hit to date, spending three weeks at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in July 1987.
What is "Alone"?
This Heisman trophy winner authored the 2017 book "Know Who You Are. Live Life Like it Matters: A Homeschooler's Interactive Guide to Discovering Your True Identity."
Who is Tim Tebow?
This phrase is often heard when one is low on cash.
What is "Tap the MAC"
On April 9th, 2020 this female celebrity posted the tweet "Near far, wherever you are...make sure you are practicing social distancing"
Who is Celine Dion?
The 2005 rom-com "In Her Shoes" was based on a book by this Philadelphia Author.
Who is Jennifer Weiner?
This 1980's rock song features a drifter "born to walk alone"
What is "Here I go Again"?
This Mystery novelist who wrote "Murder on the Orient Express," and "And Then There Were None" was home-schooled until she was 11 years-old.
Who is Agathe Christie?
This 3 syllable grocery store chain operates 16 locations within the city of Philadelphia.
What is Ac-a-me (Acme)
“Better days will return,” Queen Elizabeth II said in her April 5th address to the nation, echoing this beloved World War II-era song.
What is "We'll Meet Again"?
British filmmaker Terry Gilliam directed this Philadelphia-based Sci-Fi film.
What is Twelve Monkeys?
This rapper's lyrics “I just wanna kiss you/But I can’t right now/So baby kiss me thru the phone” are from his 2007 song "Kiss Me Through the Phone", which did not perform as well as his original hit song "Crank That".
Who is Soulja Boy?
This retired Supreme Court Justice was born in El Paso, Texas but home-schooled at the family's remote Arizona ranch.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?