NYE Hodge Podge
A Quarter of the 21st Century
200

"New Years' Rockin' Eve" is a December 31st staple broadcast, first airing on this "peacocking" network. 

NBC 

200

In basketball, if after four quarters of play, the game is still tied, you'll have to resort to this extra period to break the stand still. 

Overtime 

400

Spaniards traditionally eat 12 of this fruit at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck. If, instead of eating them, they pooled all them together and crushed them for the juice, they could maybe squeeze out a glass or two of "vino." After several years of fermentation of course. 

Grapes

400

Another way of saying fifteen minutes. 

A quater hour

500

For years now, this gym brand has been the presenting sponsor of the New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square, capitalizing on everyone's resolution to start a healthier lifestyle in January. 

Planet Fitness

500

This fast food chain started offering "a bigger burger for adults" in 1971 with the quarter pounder. I guess it doesn't matter that they were already serving a different sandwich with "big" in the name. 

McDonald's 

800

Many will sing the classic, "Auld Lang Syne" this New Year's, a tune that reigns from this country of origin, which is in Northern UK.  

Scotland

800

Where a ship's top ranking officer would sleep on the boat while at sea. 

The Captain's Quarters 

1000

The Tournament of Roses is held every New Year's Day in Pasadena, California, with the parade's broadcast showcasing this main street downtown. 

Colorado Blvd 

1000

The Latin Quarter is a vibey neighborhood along the River Seine in this city, with jazz clubs, wine bars and Notre Dame all at arm's reach. 

Paris