Houseplants
Southern Heritage
Classic Movies
The 1950s
The Office Quotes
100

This plant’s varieties include: deliciosa, adansonii, standleyana, and Thai Constellation. 

What is monstera

100

This fluffy bread often included buttermilk in the recipe, was freshly made and on the table at every meal.

What are biscuits 

100

In this 1972 movie about an Italian family, the boss instructs his ‘nephew’ to “make him an offer he can't refuse."

What is The Godfather

100

Before becoming insanely famous, this singer was drafted into the Army in 1958 and met his future wife, Priscilla, while serving overseas in Germany.

Who is Elvis Presley

100

During the fun run episode, Michael says, “myth: three Americans every year die from rabies. Fact: ____ Americans every year die from rabies.”

What is four

200

This popular plant gets its name from the tiny baby plants that dangle from long stems of the mother plant

What is a spider plant 

200

This item, made of metal, was in every grandmomma’s kitchen. And every good southerner knows you don’t soak it in water.

What is a cast iron skillet

200

In this 1952 musical, the lead actor demonstrates his love for a woman by dancing in the street. 

What is Singin’ in the Rain

200

Made in 1953, this frozen meal was created so families could eat dinner while sitting around their newest household electric appliance. 

What is a TV dinner

200

Dwight visits Angela’s house to give meds to one of her cats but instead puts the cat out of her misery. “Actually, the place that she's in is the freezer, because of the odor." What’s the cat’s name?

Who is Sprinkles

300

Because of its long, pointed leaves, snake plants are sometimes referred to as this unflattering, family nickname.

What is mother in law’s tongue

300

This phrase can be used to show concern, but it could also be an insult, depending on context.

What is “bless your heart”

300

Originally released in 1959, the remake of this western features several A list celebrities…and a Gatling gun.

What is The Magnificent Seven 

300

Elvis made Blue Suede Shoes famous in 1956, but it was actually written and first recorded by this other Sun Studios musician.

Who is Carl Perkins

300

Michael promised to pay the college tuition for a class of high school students. "I've made some empty promises in my life, but, hands down, that was the most generous." What’s the name of the program? 

What is Scott’s Tots

400

These are the natural holes and splits in the leaves of a monstera. 

What are fenestrations

400

This piece of meat is added to green beans, collard greens, and other vegetables while cooking to add lots of flavor.

What is a ham hock

400

A mystery thriller about a photographer confined to his apartment who becomes convinced his neighbor has murdered his wife after spying on him.

What is Rear Window

400

This toy, packaged in plastic eggs, began as a failed experiment during WWII to create a replacement for a material used in tires and other military equipment.

What is silly putty

400

In my favorite episode, an instructor comes to The Office to teach CPR. The instructor says you should use a Bee Gees’ song to keep beats per minute. What song does Michael sing? 

What is I Will Survive, by Gloria Gaynor 

500

These white, fluffy pests are absolutely my least favorite parasites because they hide in the crevices of leaves and stems making them near impossible to treat. 

What are mealybugs

500

This relish is a combination of vegetables like cabbage, peppers, and onions and usually eaten over beans or with cornbread.

What is chow chow

500

While at summer camp, a teen girl finds out that she has a twin sister in this 1961 film. 

What is The Parent Trap

500

In 1959, these three famous musicians died in a tragic plane crash known as “the day the music died.”

Who are Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper

500

A boring day of expense reports leads to office olympics. “You have what is the national sport of Icelandic paper companies. And I'm blanking on the name, can you help me out Pam?”

What is Flonkerton