One Hit Wonders
This 1963 surf rock instrumental by The Surfaris is famous for its wild drum solo and opening laughter.
What is Wipe Out?
NASA
What is National Aeronautics and Space Administration?
This greatest city in the world is so nice, they named it twice.
What is New York, New York?
This futuristic cartoon dad worked for Spacely’s Sprockets.
Who is George Jetson?
This future U.S. commander-in-chief was first president of the Screen Actors' Guild and starred in films such as Bedtime for Bonzo.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
Despite its name, this "bear" is actually a marsupial, not a true bear.
What is a koala?
This 1958 novelty song by Sheb Wooley tells the tale of a strange lavender creature that was one-eyed, one-horned, and flying.
What is Purple People Eater?
CC, often used at the top of memos or emails.
What is Carbon Copy?
This lively ballroom dance, often associated with Spain, has a name that repeats itself.
What is the Cha-Cha?
This mouthy mallard is known for his short temper and sailor outfit.
Who is Donald Duck?
Before entering politics, he was a peanut farmer in Georgia.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This aquatic dweller has whiskers along with its scales and gills, but is not related to the feline it shares its name with.
What is a catfish?
This 1966 garage rock anthem makes The Troggs' "heart sing" and is known for its simple and primal lyrics.
What is Wild Thing?
In the military, the “DMZ” refers to an area free of conflict and stands for this.
What is Demilitarized Zone?
This candy "melts in your mouth, not in your hands."
What are M&M’s?
These rascally rodents were famously at odds with Donald Duck.
Who are Chip and Dale?
Before leading the U.S., he was president of the Harvard Law Review, a community organizer in Chicago, and a professor of constitutional law.
Who is Barack Obama?
Despite its name, this curly-tailed marine creature has no hooves and cannot whinny.
What is a seahorse?
This 1957 song by The Silhouettes urges listeners to join the workforce with its catchy refrain.
What is Get a Job?
SCUBA
What is Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus?
This 1963 comedy classic film, follows Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, and Buddy Hackett racing across California in cars, planes, and even a bicycle to find buried treasure.
What is It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World?
This green vegetable high in Vitamin K famously gives a cartoon sailor his super-strength.
What is spinach?
This founding father worked as an author, diplomat, and lawyer before becoming the second U.S. president.
Who is John Adams?
This "dog" of the Great Plains is actually a member of the weasel family.
What is a prairie dog?
This 1958 rockabilly song by Bobby Day tells the story of a bird who sings all day long in the treetops along Jaybird Street.
What is Rockin’ Robin?
The “ZIP” in ZIP Code stands for this, reflecting its original purpose to improve mail efficiency by regions.
What is Zone Improvement Plan?
This is one of two children's songs that share a melody with the Alphabet Song.
What are Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, or Baa, Baa, Black Sheep?
"Sufferin' Succotash" was the catchphrase of this feline frequently frustrated by Tweety Bird.
Who is Sylvester the Cat?
Before entering politics, he was a wealthy railroad executive and once owned the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Who is George W. Bush?
Actually unrelated to its large black and white namesake, this crimson-masked critter looks similar to a raccoon.
What is a red panda?
While it's not about the French king, this 1963 anthem by The Kingsmen was investigated by the FBI for its supposedly obscene, but incomprehensible lyrics.
What is Louie Louie?
The “ATM” where you withdraw money stands for this.
What is Automated Teller Machine?
This catchphrase is famously shouted by the speedy Road Runner as he dashes away from Wile E. Coyote.
What is Meep Meep?
This beagle is known for his loyalty to Charlie Brown.
Who is Snoopy?
Before entering the White House, he served as director of the CIA in the 1970s.
Who is George H.W. Bush?
This brainless, boneless marine creature would taste terrible with peanut butter.
What is a jellyfish?