Songs and Leerics
Even though he grew up in Pittsburgh and doesn’t usually have cakes on the griddle, Lee loves this song about how the simple life never did him no harm.
What is “Thank God I’m A Country Boy”?
This animated show is Lee’s favorite and he often says it is the only show that tells the truth about the world.
What is “South Park”?
Lee plays this sport every week with friends at the Bel Air Athletic Club.
When challenged, Lee tends to repeat what his mother Margie used to tell him: "I'm ___ right."
What is "always"?
Lee historically refused to eat food that is this color.
What is "red"?
This song makes Lee feel like "believe it or not, [he's] walkin' on air".
Lee has watched this nerdy sitcom so much that it’s now banned from the house when Debbie is home.
What is “The Big Bang Theory”?
This classic board game was also the name of Lee's first dog.
What is "Checkers"?
This is the person who originally gave Lee the iconic phrase, "You don't have to struggle."
Who is Katlyn Gangl?
What is Bugles and M&M's?
This is the band that sings a 70s song with the name of one of Lee's children -- even though they don't spell it quite right!
Who are the "Pure Prairie League"?
This reality show, now old news with 46 seasons, used to be such a big deal that Lee put tiki torches out on the lawn during each season finale.
What is Survivor?
Lee played this classic video game with Lisa and Amy helping him -- Amy was in charge of tactics, Lisa was in charge of identifying alien creatures.
What is Metroid or Metroid Prime?
Lee's walkie-talkie handle and his nickname for himself -- because he's always on the cutting edge.
What is "The Razor"?
This Cajun restaurant has many locations, and Lee tries to go to one in every city he visits.
What is Hot n' Juicy?
This song by the Carpenters is one of Lee's favorites, though Debbie hasn't found quite so much joy since it came around.
What is "Top of the World"?
This show is the original source of Lee's ringtone.
What is "Curb Your Enthusiasm"?
These are the three sports teams based in Lee's hometown of Pittsburgh.
What are the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates?
This song was written by Lee's Uncle Harry and the Tannenbaums sing it whenever they get together -- somehow it never became a huge hit.
What is "Glazed Raised Donut"?
This restuarant with two first names is Lee's favorite steakhouse.
This is the Ugandan phrase that is also the title of Lee's favorite song from "Book of Mormon" -- the translation isn't very flattering.
What is "Hasa Diga Ebowai"?
This much newer “reality” show has real celebrities facing real problems, although they are not really trapped on another planet.
What is Stars on Mars?
The name of the sport Lee invented for Lisa and Amy when they were little -- it involved seeing who could be first to reach a dinosaur piggy bank.
Penny Races
What is Project ANODE?
This Cajun rice and seafood dish has a name that comes from the French word for "smothering" -- a techique of cooking a covered pot over a low heat.
What is etouffee?