Presidential Nicknames
Old Hickory
Who is Andrew Jackson?
This Napa Valley winery shares its name with a vertical geological formation and is known for its elegant Cabernet Sauvignons.
What is Chimney Rock?
Born Robert Van Winkle, this rapper melted charts in 1990 with “Ice Ice Baby” under this frosty stage name.
Who is Vanilla Ice?
This 2000 satire features a modern minstrel show that unexpectedly becomes a hit, skewering media, race, and representation in America.
What is Bamboozled?
Todd Rundgren led this American progressive rock band that shared its name with a visionary concept of an ideal society.
What is Utopia?
The Comeback Kid
Who is Bill Clinton?
Founded in 1847 and famous for its green label, this Danish brewing company helped pioneer the pH scale and supports beer science through its research lab.
What is Carlsberg?
[DOUBLE JEOPARDY] Before Arnold Schwarzenegger took on a chilly villain in Gotham, this notorious mob hitman—not the comic book character—shared this cold moniker in real life.
Who is Richard Kuklinski?
Spike Lee’s 1986 debut feature film follows Nola Darling as she navigates relationships with three very different men.
What is She's Gotta Have It?
This epic 1973 instrumental album by Mike Oldfield became an unexpected hit—and got a boost when part of it was featured in The Exorcist.
What is Tubular Bells?
The Professor
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
Its name suggests it might be a fine accessory, but this bitter Italian liqueur made from rhubarb and herbs is actually an acquired taste.
What is Rarbaro?
Discovered in the Alps in 1991, this well-preserved natural mummy from around 3300 BCE got this icy nickname due to his frozen resting place.
Who is Ötzi the Iceman?
Denzel Washington stars as a jazz trumpeter torn between his music and personal life in this 1990 musical drama.
What is Mo' Better Blues?
Composed of former members of Iron Butterfly and Deep Purple, this hard-driving prog band released a self-titled debut in 1972 that’s since become a cult classic.
What is Captain Beyond?
His Fraudulency
Who is Rutherford B. Hayes?
White rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and lime juice are shaken to create this Prohibition-era cocktail named for a silent film star.
What is a Mary Pickford?
Nicknamed "The Iceman" for his unshakeable style and finger-roll finish, this Spurs legend led the NBA in scoring four times in the late '70s and early '80s.
Who is George Gervin?
This powerful 1997 documentary directed by Lee focuses on the tragic 1963 Birmingham church bombing and its young victims.
What is 4 Little Girls?
This Southern-fried fusion band, featuring virtuoso Steve Morse, mixed bluegrass, jazz, and rock into a dizzying instrumental stew in the late ‘70s.
What is Dixie Dregs?
His Accidency
Who is John Tyler?
This French anise-flavored spirit turns cloudy when water is added and is often consumed as an aperitif in southern France.
What is Pastis?
Cool under pressure and a master of precision, this golfer known as “The Hawk” or “The Iceman” won nine major championships, including the 1953 triple crown.
Who is Ben Hogan?
This multi-part HBO documentary chronicled the devastation and aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
What is When the Levees Broke?
Best known for their hits “Radar Love” and “Twilight Zone,” this Dutch band fused hard rock and progressive styles throughout the ‘70s.
What is Golden Earring?