States of the Union
The first president from this state was the first president George Washington
Virginia
In the 2000s he won Best Acting Oscars for Mystic River & Milk
Sean Penn
"Jeremiah was a _________"
Joy to the World (Three Dog Night)
Bullfrog
Thank You for Smoking & Murder in the Smithsonian
Washington, D.C.
If your high-flying idea turns out to be a dud it lands with this sound that rhymes with dud
Thud
The federal government owns over 67% of the land in this Last Frontier state
Alaska
Well fiddle dee dee! In 1940 this film was honored with 8 Oscars
Gone with the Wind
"Some people call me the space cowboy, some call me the _______ of love..."
The Joker (Steve Miller Band)
Fifty Shades of Grey & The Art of Racing in the Rain
Seattle
After a few hours in the hot sun I'm ready to drink a cold beverage this way - it could also be used to describe a train engine moving down the tracks.
Chug
2 of the only 4 states whose capital cities begin with the same letter as the state
INDIANA (INDIANAPOLIS), OKLAHOMA (OKLAHOMA CITY), DELAWARE (DOVER), HAWAII (HONOLULU)
This iconic filmmaker racked up a whopping 26 Oscars, four of which were honorary awards, and also holds the record for the most nominations on record – 59.
Walt Disney
"Life is a mystery, everyone must stand ________"
Like a Prayer (Madonna)
Alone
Tales of the City & Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
San Francisco
These large musical instruments can measure 5 feet across and make the same sound as its given name when they're struck.
Gong
Yankee Doodle is the dandy state song of this New England Nutmeg State
Connecticut
The Motion Picture Academy liked this 2010 movie awarding it 3 Oscars
The Social Network
"Do you remember when we used to __________"
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
Sing
The Jungle & The Man with the Golden Arm
Chicago
Hearing this hyphenated sound of tiny feet means you have kids in the house or mice
Pitter-patter
The Wheeling Convention of 1861 created the new state of Kanawha later renamed this
West Virginia
How Green Was My Valley brought this man one of his record 4 Best Director Oscars
John Ford
"Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in ________"
Friends in Low Places (Garth Brooks)
Boots
Interview with a Vampire & A Confederacy of Dunces
New Orleans
This 6-letter word is the characteristic sound made by a horse
Whinny