Auburn
Food Branding
Former Place Names
”On This Day - Sept. 25”
Double Talk
200

What was Auburn University’s first name?

East Alabama Male College

200

In 1936, what popular food brand debuted its first Wienermobile, a 13-foot-long vehicle shaped like a giant hot dog on wheels, as a way to promote its products?

Oscar Mayer

200

What is the former city of New Amsterdam now called?

New York

200

On this day in 1951, this famous actor was born. He is well-known for his voice acting work, particularly as the Joker, but will always be known as Luke Skywalker.

Mark Hamill

200

What maximum security prison in New York shares a name with the karaoke bar in Opelika?

Sing Sing

400

What Auburn tradition started in 1947 to help students who had served in WWII feel seen and heard as they transitioned back to campus life?

Hey Day

400

The "Cutie" brand of produce primarily focuses on what miniature cousin of the orange?

Clementine

400

Memorialized in a They Might Be Giants song, Constantinople is now known as what?

Istanbul

400

On this day in 1789, the US Congress passed twelve constitutional amendments. Ten of them are famously known as what?

Bill of Rights

400

Which English pop rock band is best known for their song “Hungry Like the Wolf”?

Duran Duran
600

Auburn has produced three Heisman trophy winners. Name them! (200 points per correct answer)

Pat Sullivan, Bo Jackson, Cam Newton

600

“Seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and dill pickles, all served on a toasted homestyle bun" is how McDonald's describes what limited-availability menu item?

McRib

600

The city of Bombay is now known as what?

Mumbai

600

On this day in 2016, this famous golfer -  who is the namesake for a well-known non-alcoholic beverage - died.

Arnold Palmer

600

Which French-born American cellist has recorded nearly 100 albums and received 19 Grammys?

Yo-Yo Ma

800

How many times has Aubrie won the UCA National Mascot Championship?

11

800

Being founded on October 25, 1923, which iconic Australian food brand celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2023?

Vegemite

800

The country of Thailand used to be called what?

Siam

800

On this day in 1957, Central High School - in which city and state -  was integrated by the use of US Army troops.

Little Rock, Arkansas

800

What is the name of the children’s author best known for Winnie-the-Pooh?

A.A. Milne

1000

What Auburn building is rumored to be haunted by the students that work there?

Telfair B. Peet Theatre

1000

What is the name of the Japanese snack food first sold in 1966 initially described as a "chocolate covered biscuit stick?" There are now additional flavored coatings such as almond, strawberry, milk, green tea, banana, and coconut.

Pocky

1000

When France was a colony of Ancient Rome, what was it known as?

Gaul

1000

On this day in 1890, which national park, which features the largest tree in the world (measured by volume), was founded?

Sequoia National Park

1000

Which legendary blues guitarist and singer from the Mississippi Delta was ranked number 6 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time?

B.B. King