Hangouts
“Under the [missing word]” was a song by the Drifters, and it’s also a hangout location in Atlantic City.
What is boardwalk?
Hurricane Sandy destroyed Atlantic City’s boardwalk, but it has been rebuilt.
This trial of the century took place, and the defendant was found not guilty, sending shockwaves through the country.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
The entire trial was aired on TV, and it is archived in its entirety on YouTube.
Back in the day, we used this at the public library to find books.
What is card catalog?
The books were arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System. Today, the card catalog is computerized.
Ricky’s birth country
What is Cuba?
“Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
What is The Graduate?
The 1967 film stars Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.
Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Who’ll Stop the [missing word]”
What is rain?
The tune is “Who’ll Stop the Rain?”
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UK Singles
Students hang out together in study groups in this location.
What is the library?
We had this type of internet/online service connection during the early-to-mid 1990s.
What is dial-up?
Do you remember that horrible noise the modem made while it connected? Netscape was the dominant browser.
Before the internet, we referred to this tome to find synonyms.
What is the thesaurus, or Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases?
Peter Roget’s background was medicine. He studied at the University of Edinburgh and was one of the founders of a medical school in Manchester.
Lucy’s maiden name in the show
What is McGillicuddy?
“Mama says, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.’”
What is Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks stars as Forrest Gump. Another famous line is, “My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’”
George Harrison: “My Sweet [missing word]”
What is lord?
The tune is “My Sweet Lord.”
This is the British equivalent of “We Are the World.”
What is “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”
In 1985, “We Are the World” was recorded as part of the USA for Africa benefit for famine victims in Africa by a legion of A-list performing artists. In 1980, Band Aid recorded “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to benefit victims of the Ethiopian famine. In 2014, it was re-recorded to benefit those affected by Ebola.
The popular hangout on Happy Days was this diner and drive-in.
What is Arnold’s?
It’s a typical 1950s diner, complete with a jukebox.
Al Gore gave his version of this dance at the 1996 Democratic National Convention.
What is Macarena?
It was a funny moment because Al Gore just stood there with a blank expression on his face. Then, he asked the delegates if they would like to see it again. The song by Los Del Rio was a one-time hit, but it prompted the dance.
It is a textbook on human anatomy as well as a TV series.
What is Gray’s Anatomy (Grey’s Anatomy)?
The textbook is spelled with an “a” and is the classic reference still used in medical schools. The full name is Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body. The TV series is spelled with an e.
Last name of the Ricardos’ neighbors Fred and Ethyl
What is Mertz?
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
What is Love Story?
The 1970 film stars Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal.
Elvis Presley: “The [missing word] of You”
What is wonder?
The tune is “The Wonder of You.”
During the 1980s, people who went to happy hour settled in around cocktail tables that had a screen on top of the table with this video game.
What is Pac-Man?
The game was released in Japan and the United States in 1980. It has 255 levels of play.
During the 1992 presidential campaign, she came forward and revealed she had an affair with Bill Clinton.
Who is Gennifer Flowers?
The Clintons appeared on 60 Minutes to deny the claim.
It’s the definitive American dictionary.
What is Merriam-Webster?
Noah Webster published the first iteration, A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language, in 1806.
The decade I Love Lucy aired.
What is 1950s?
It aired from 1951–1957.
“May the Force be with you.”
What is Star Wars?
The 1977 film stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa.
Santana: “[missing word] Magic Woman”
What is black?
The tune is “Black Magic Woman.”
Tourists and locals hang out on these steps in Rome.
What are the Spanish Steps?
The steps make up the widest staircase in Europe.
This former West Coast governor owned a Hummer.
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
He saw some Hummers at a military base and convinced GM to make a version for civilians.
This is one of the two standard style books used by news and feature writers and/or general writers.
What is Associated Press or Chicago Manual of Style?
The town in the countryside that Ricky and Lucy moved to.
What is Westport?
Westport is in Connecticut and a popular suburban area because of it’s relatively easy commute to New York City.
“I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”
What is Notting Hill?
The 1999 film stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.
Three Dog Night: “Mama told me [three missing words]”
What is not to come?
The tune is “Mama Told Me Not to Come.”
It is Havana’s most popular hangout location by the sea, especially at sunset.
What is Malecón?
The thoroughfare connects old Havana with the newer parts of the city.
The CEOs of Southwest Airlines and Stevens Aviation used a similar slogan. Instead of litigating the matter, they settled the dispute by doing this.
What is arm wrestling?
It was a widely publicized event, and Southwest’s CEO lost the three-round extravaganza. The CEO of Stevens Aviation, however, allowed Southwest to continue using its slogan: “Just Plane Smart.”
The fifth edition of this psychiatric diagnostic reference went into effect in 2018.
What is DSM (or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)?
The latest edition faced controversy for turning many normal behaviors into disorders. One such behavior now characterized as a disorder is grief at losing a loved one, which was formerly excluded from formal diagnosis.
The New York City street where Ricky, Lucy, Fred, and Ethyl lived.
What is East 68th Street?
The Ricardos’ fictional address was 623 East 68th Street, Apt. 4A until Little Ricky was born. Then they lived in apartment 3D.
“You can’t handle the truth!”
What is A Few Good Men?
The 1992 film has a huge cast of Hollywood glitterati: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland.
Freda Payne: “[missing word] of Gold”
What is band?
The tune is “Band of Gold.”