LA History
LA became a part of this country in 1821 after its War of Independence.
What is Mexico?
This family's theme song talked about "movin on up to the East Side/to a deluxe apartment in the sky."
What is the Jeffersons?
In 1909 Nevada banned this activity, which is one of the main things for which Vegas is known.
What is gambling?
If the pieces being used by players are the top hat, the dog, or the race car, you might be playing this game and hoping not to run out of money.
What is Monopoly?
When one lets something go or gives something up, it is said that they do this.
What is relinquish?
Meaning "the angels" in Spanish, this is one of LA's most popular nicknames.
What is the City of Angels?
This famously rich and powerful family on the Soap Opera General Hospital had doctors, CEOs, and a few troubled members as well.
Who are the Quartermaines?
This famous "Viva Las Vegas" artist played his first show in the city in April 1956.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This game is one of the most popular amongst the card playing set, with its players hoping to hit 21.
What is Blackjack?
Someone you simply can't count on no matter what may be known as this.
What is unreliable?
This famous sign has become a symbol and inspiration for all those who arrive in LA with a dream.
What is the Hollywood Sign?
This cartoon family has been on our televisions for over 30 years and features Dad Homer and Son Bart.
Who are the Simpsons?
In 1960 this "pack" performed in Vegas for the first time.
What is the Rat Pack?
This game can play out billions of different ways, and the last thing you want to hear your opponent say is "check mate"
What is Chess?
This is the last thing someone who was once very important would want to become--"no longer related to the subject at hand."
What is irrelevant?
This LA Neighborhood was home to the fictional "fresh prince" and in reality some of the most well to do of the city.
What is Bel Air?
Very much based on her own family, Laura Ingalls book was the inspiration for the Ingalls family on this famous TV show.
What is Little House on the Prairie?
In 1998 this hotel opened which at the time was the most expensive hotel in the world at 1.7 billion dollars. It features a great fountain show!
What is the Bellagio?
This game has many different versions such as 5 card stud or Texas Hold Em, but it shows us that you don't necessarily play the cards you hold, but rather your opponent.
What is Poker?
A much loved hot dog topping, this condiment is a pickled cucumber jam.
What is relish?
This famous cemetery opened in 1899 and laid to rest there are many famous celebrities, including Cecil B. DeMille and Judy Garland.
What is Hollywood Forever Cemetery?
This famous HBO series family was headed by mob king Tony played by James Gandolfini and is one of the most popular series of all time.
What is The Sopranos?
In 2005 Las Vegas celebrated its 100 year anniversary, or to put it in a fancier term, it celebrated this.
What is its centennial?
This game is something many look forward to watching every Sunday, and its champion will hold the Lombardi trophy at the end of the season.
What is Football?
An old Alka Seltzer commercial had the jingle "Pop Pop fizz fizz oh what a" THIS "it is"
What is relief?