FROM FIRST DATES TO MORTGAGE RATES
POOR LIFE CHOICES
1975-PRESENT
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP GRANDKID
PAWPAWISMS
THE POELKER (KINDA) HALL OF FAME
HOLIDAYS, HANGOVERS & FAMILY TRADITIONS
100

Before she walked down the aisle, this was the family MawMaw carried.

What is Bader?

100

This sibling once claimed to be at the library while actually with her boyfriend - and even made friends hide in the closet when she had to babysit. 

Who is Bev?

100

Whether cracking jokes, hitting notes, or stealing scenes, this grandchild keeps the whole family entertained - no commercial break needed.

Who is Ruthie?

100

Even if PawPaw isn’t a “Real Man of Genius,” he is definitely a legend in this family - and a big fan of this beer.

What is Bud Light?

100

This grandchild can hold their breath underwater so long, even the fish ask them for tips.

Who is Annette?

100

This frozen holiday cocktail is the real star of the annual Christmas karaoke party - giving everyone the confidence to think they can sing.

What is Bourbon Slush?

200

MawMaw & PawPaw's love story began on the diamond at a softball game between these two towns.

What is Cape & Dexter? 

200

Audrey was famous for showing up to school without her shoes - and to church without this essential piece of clothing. 

What is underwear?

200

These 4 lucky grandchildren share their birthday month with MawMaw, double the reason to celebrate!

Who is Eva, Audrey, Rhett, Jacob?

200

This St. Louis team might be wondering why attendance has been down - probably because PawPaw’s too busy yelling at the TV freely from his home. 

Who are the STL Cardinals?

200

Eva chants this university’s “Hotty Toddy” motto so loud, even the neighbors pretend to know what it means.

What is Ole Miss?

200

Finish this iconic school song.

"Alma Mater dear, hark to these maidens here; our aid is ever near..."


What is "you will have our hearts until we die!"

300

This is the year MawMaw & PawPaw traded in renting for true love and a mortgage on their first and current home.

What is 1977?

300

This future family rebel got busted at school for gambling with quarter flipping. She was thrilled to ride shotgun for the first time, until that excitement faded when PawPaw chewed her out.

Who is Laura?

300

This grandchild was so shocked to learn MawMaw grew up on a farm, she even wondered if the cows were her first neighbors.

Who is Layla?

300

“God is great, beer is good, and Eva is crazy” was PawPaw’s rendition of “People Are Crazy” by which famous country music artist?

Who is Billy Currington?

300

Many family members are dedicated fans of this famous college football team known for their golden helmets.

What is Notre Dame/Fighting Irish?

300

PawPaw "Enjoyed Being a Girl" and dancing around in MawMaw's dress for an All Souls skit performed for this holiday.

What is St. Patrick's Day?

400

September 15th, 1971 marked their first official date, and it happened at this lively local event.

What is the Cape Girardeau County Fair?

400

This grandchild is most likely to tell PawPaw "Happy Birthday" 4 dates late.

Who is Grace?

400

Known for nighttime strolls, this cousin once sleepwalked to the neighbors' house, rang the doorbell, and returned right back home.

Who is Ty?

400

Grace showed up to Thanksgiving on her deathbed from a hangover the night prior when PawPaw reminded her actions have consequences with this silly saying.

What is “if you dance to the music, you pay the piper?"

400

This grandchild and MawMaw have this collegiate sport in common (two answers). 

Who is Alex? What is volleyball? 
400

This uncle treats every family holiday like a competitive sport - except his event is napping and he is always winning gold.

Who is Uncle Tom Shupe?

500

They spent their wedding night here - where the minibar was just as important as the wedding vows.

What is the Sheraton at Westport?

500

This grandchild proved that jump ropes are dangerous -  especially when they take a detour straight to the face. 

Who is Monica?

500

This long-distance honorary 16th grandchild has never stepped foot in America, but still gets a Christmas check each year. Proof being adopted by mail really pays off! 

Who is Eduardo? 

500

In Marquand, PawPaw introduced some to a sweet and crunchy snack that raised eyebrows, and also doubled as a Father’s Day gift this past year.

What is butter bread & oreos?

500

MawMaw was playing this softball position when PawPaw spotted her impressive slide, and even more impressive short-shorts.

What is third base?

500

MawMaw & PawPaw have turned attending these somber events into a favorite pastime—some say they know the entire guest list by heart.

What are funerals?