LEGENDS
1983 IN A NUTSHELL
LYRICS
PARADES
The Big Apple
200
This NBA Legend made Slam Dunks very popular and maybe broke the backboard twice.
Who is Shaq?
200
This best-selling toy that people would get into fights to get this doll for their kids.
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
200
Oh life, is bigger, its bigger than you, and you are not me
What is Losing My Religion? (REM)
200
The first ever Macy's Thanksgiving Parade wasn't broadcasted on National Television it was shown this way.
What is The Radio?
200
The famous parade is located here.
What is The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
400
In 1937 his sister said he had “hats of every description,” which he would use as a “foundation of his next book.”
Who is Dr. Suess? (The Cat in the Hat)
400
The most points scored in an NBA game is 186 by this team against the Denver Nuggets.
What is The Detroit Pistons?
400
Last night I dream't of San Pedro
What is La Isla Bonita? (Madonna)
400
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has only been cancelled three times in its 96-year history. This was due to helium shortages during this war.
What is World War II?
400
DAILY DOUBLE:
The Statue of Liberty is located, not in The Big Apple, but in this New Jersey City.
What is Bayonne, NJ?
600
A 2012 poll by Britain’s national army museum voted this man, born in 1732, as the nation’s greatest military enemy.
Who is George Washington?
600
This Star Wars movie released in 1983; it is the most popular Star Wars even today.
What is The Return of The Jedi?
600
Say you'll remember me standing in a nice dress
Staring at the sunset, babe
Red lips and rosy cheeks
Say you'll see me again
Even if it's just in your _______ ______
What is Wildest Dreams? (Taylor Swift)
600
Pikachu, The Most Iconic Pokemon Character, has shown up as a 50' Balloon in this Annual U.S. Parade.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
600
This district in NYC has more people living in houses than buildings in Manhattan.
What is The Bronx?
800
He was featured on the September 22, 1947 cover of Time with the caption “He and the boss took a chance.”
Who is Jackie Robinson?
800
This car was priced $7,287.00 in 1983. Even expensive today!
What is The Chevrolet Chevette?
800
2+2 is 4, minus one thats three, quick maths
What is Mans Not Hot? (Big Shaq)
800
This Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon has been a balloon since the start.
What is Felix The Cat?
800
This city north of New York is really "Yonkers!"
What is Yonkers, NY?
1000
This NFL Player is the oldest player to play in The NFL, and has won many Super Bowl Championships.
Who is Tom Brady?
1000
This type of pasta started getting really popular in 1983. It is the most popular type of pasta even today.
What is Angel Hair?
1000
If you ask me how I'm feelin', got to make you, understand
What is Never Gonna Give You Up? (Rick Astley)
1000
This year, a blustery day in the Big Apple. During that parade, winds reached more than 40 miles per hour, and the balloons were difficult to control. One balloon struck a lamppost and injured four people.
What is 1997?
1000
According to a Poll in 2015, citizens and tourists would rather fly to this airport rather than JFK or LaGuardia.
What is Newark Liberty International?