Video Games
What is thought to be the first video game, created in 1958 and becoming popular in the 1970s?
Answer: Pong
This toy company builds more cars than Ford, GM, & Chrysler combined
What is Mattel?
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Answer: Brining
What breakfast staple does Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) top all his food with?
Answer: Maple syrup
What is the Monday after Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
Which video game console released in 2006 pioneered the use of motion controls in its gameplay?
Answer: Nintendo Wii
While "not particularly" a bad car, this Ford model "tended to erupt in flame in rear-end collisions"
What is the Pinto?
What is an adult male turkey called?
Answer: A tom
What item does Kevin McCallister have a coupon for when he checks out at the grocery store?
Answer: Orange juice
What was the first department store to advertise a post-Thanksgiving sale?
Macy’s
What North Carolina-based video game company created the 2018 breakout hit "Fortnite"?
Answer: Epic Games
85% of the cars sold in the U.S. in 1968 had this type of large engine
What is a V8?
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust? Answer:
Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening
What is Clark Griswold's (Chevy Chase) nickname?
Answer: Sparky
What year did the term Black Friday first appear in The New York Times? 1975, 1965, 1985, 1995
1975
Smoke on the Water is a fictional medical-marijuana shop that can be purchased by Franklin with money gained from completing missions in what heist-y video game franchise?
Answer: Grand Theft Auto
In 1987 this Italian company's Countach sold for about $125,000
What is Lamborghini?
What 4 ingredients were served at Charlie Browns Thanksgiving?
Jelly Beans, Popcorn; toast and pretzels
At the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the "Peanuts" characters gather around the tree and sing what Christmas song?
Answer: "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing"
The term Black Friday originated in what U.S. city?
Philadelphia
What 2018 video games is set in 1899 and follows the story of outlaws Arthur Morgan and John Marston? Both characters are members of the Van der Linde gang.
Answer: Red Dead Redemption 2
In 2006 this country surpassed the U.S. to become No. 1 in motor vehicle production
What is Japan?
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
Answer: 1973
What novel is “A Christmas Story” based on?
Answer: “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” by Jean Shepherd
Why is Black Friday black?
Retailers come out of the red due to profits