Famous Jerrys
This comedian's sitcom covered a lot of the weirdness of everyday life, but for some reason never covered dating a high schooler, which is something that he did in real life.
Who is Jerry Seinfeld?
This Little Bighorn leader and performer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, was killed by South Dakota police who feared his influence as a public figure if he decided to support new efforts for Native independence.
Who is Sitting Bull?
Contrary to what SNL may have told you, this band's regular drummer Albert Bouchard played cowbell on the recording of "Don't Fear The Reaper".
What is Blue Oyster Cult?
Steps to get this merit badge include demonstrating how to restring a recurve or longbow, and getting a score of at least 80 points on a field round 14 targets.
What is archery?
This type of farm, usually cattle, that caters to out of towners was one of the first examples in the field of "agro-tourism"
What is a dude ranch?
What is Ginger?
17 miles from Mount Rushmore is an unfinished monument to this Lakota general.
Who is Crazy Horse?
This drummer agreed to be a temporary vocalist for his band in 1975, following the lead singer's departure. Take a look at him now, against all odds he became a popular solo artist.
Who is Phil Collins?
There's a lot of leeway with some badges, like to get one in this craftmanship you can tan the hide of a small animal or recondition an old baseball glove.
What is leatherworking?
A book about philosophy through the movie The Big Lebowski, is titled this three word quote, said in the movie by both Jeff Bridges and Sam Elliott's characters.
What is "The Dude Abides"?
Jerry Lewis hosted a Labor Day telethon from 1966-2010 for a "cure" for this degenerative disease.
What is muscular dystrophy?
The Navajo Nation is almost entirely within the state of Arizona. This tribe's land is almost entirely within the Navajo Nation.
Who are the Hopi?
Ellie Manette of Trinidad is known as the father of the modern version of this drum.
What is steel pan?
One of the newer badges is for this science, culminating in a final project that should be engineered to perform a task and "use sensors and programming and have at least 2 degrees of freedom"
What is robotics?
This song written by David Bowie was originally recorded by Mott The Hoople, their only Top 40 hit in the US.
What is "All The Young Dudes"?
Who is Jerry Springer?
This word brought into popular use by Tonto from The Lone Ranger is likely a bastardized translation of a Potawatomi word meaning "trusty scout" or "faithful friend"
What is kemosabe?
Benny Goodman's "Sing Sing Sing" is arguably the first song recorded with a drum solo. This guy played it.
Who is Gene Krupa?
"First Call" "Reveille" and "Taps" are among the songs you need to learn to get a merit badge in this.
What is "bugling"?
The 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates revived the popularity of this stoner comedy by invoking the hand gesture of the movie's Cult of Zoltan after every big play.
What is Dude Where's My Car?
With two distinct reigns as the Governor of California, he was both the youngest and oldest person to hold the office.
Who is Jerry Brown?
Mohawk, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga and Onondaga are the five nations that founded this Great Lakes confederacy, likely at some point in the 1500s.
What is the Iroquois Nation?
Gregory Coleman of The Winstons never achieved fame and sadly died homeless, but a drumming pattern of his with this religious name became the most sampled beat of all time.
What is the Amen Break?
There are three merit badges for "Citizen of the" something. Name any two of them.
What are Community, Nation, and World?
A largely forgettable early Nickelodeon show about a kid from New York going out west, but helped start the career of actress Christine Taylor.
What is "Hey Dude"?