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Cliff Hoyle Vocabulary
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100

Also referred to as "Judy's Kitchen," this local fast-food restaurant chain "Does it Fresh!"

Duchess!

100

Cliff often uses this word to describe an unidentified substance. For example, "You have a little _____ on your shirt."

Zeevus

100

Dun Dun. Perhpas Cliff's favorite show to watch on TV for the soul purpose of criticizing its wild legal missteps and inaccuracies. 

Law & Order

100

Cliff's favorite fashion trend of the 1990's. One of his favorite sets included a navy and hunter-green combo from Reebok

Track Suits

100

World War II ends.

The UN is founded in San Francisco.

Clifford David Hoyle enters the world!

1945

200

Popularized with lime in the early 2000's, this whiskey liqueur with fruit and spice accents, use to be Cliff's go-to drink (often on the rocks and with a twist).

Southern Comfort

200
Cliff often uses this expression when lifting a heavy load or picking up a child. 

Oof-Ah!

200

SILENCE! No one was allowed to speak (even his own mother), while this group of pundits discussed current political events on this 30-minute, Sunday morning talk show.

The McLaughlin Group

200

Complete the set of Cliff's favorite albums: Billy Joel: Greatest Hits, Frank Sinatra, Duets and this live recording from The King.

Elvis Presley: Aloha from Hawaii

200

Alcatraz closes as a prison.

JFK is assassinated in Dallas, Texas.

Cliff Hoyle graduates Ansonia High School.

1963

300

Esteemed Probate Court Clerk, Barbara Ragozzine, often inspired many of the Court's summer clerk's lunch plans with this dish from J.R.B.'s 

Tuna on a Pita

300

In loving moments of frustration, specifically with his wife's reactions to his driving, Cliff often says this phrase (which is also the title of a popular 1968 song by the Beatles).

Hey Jude

300
Each Hoyle child has had the coveted task of calling Comcast to ensure this channel was available to Cliff while spending time in Chatham so he didn't miss a single game of the Bronx Bombers. 

The YES Network

300

Often selecting the same style as his best friend, John Sponheimer, this is Cliff's favorite and preferred type of vehicle to drive. Matthew McConaughey would be so proud.  

Lincoln 

300

The first Earth Day is celebrated.

Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin pass away.

Cliff marries Judith Ann Palmer!

1970

400

Just like singer Toby Keith, this is Cliff's preferred vessel to drink from. 

Red Solo Cup

400

While grocery shopping, Cliff was confused by this requested item, which he later discovered was "Ice"

1-C-E

400

Starring Tony Shalhoub, this OCD, crime-solver comedy remains a favorite of Cliff's. 

Monk

400


UCONN Huskies!

(Jim Calhoun)

400

Steve Jobs creates Apple Inc.

Jimmy Carter is elected President.

Clifford D. Hoyle is first elected Judge of Probate Court.

1976

500

Besides racquetball equipment and various umbrellas, empty red, white and blue boxes of this antacid gum could be found in the back of Cliff's car from roughly 1990 - 2001.

Chooz Gum

500

Cliff shouts out this animal whenever he smells a skunk's spray!

Turtle!

500


Jeopardy!

500

Cliff's favorite family member. 

Rudy

500

U.S. Navy Seals find Osama Bin Laden

Prince William marries Kate Middleton

Cliff & Judy welcome their granddaughters Jillian and Maggie to the world!

2011