WDA Holiday Party Jeopardy

The Ghost of Christmas Past (Previous Popular Kid Toys)

100

We have to go back to 1932 for this building block toy, which just this month dropped a crazy collab with Fornite.  

Legos

200

In 1995, this toy took us to infnity and  beyond.  

Buzz Lightyear

300

In 1974, people couldn't wait to get their hands on this puzzle, which might take me 7 years, but can be done in 3.13 seconds.

Rubix cube

400

In 1982 everyone was trying to get their hands on these Cruciferous children

Cabbage Patch Kids

500

Jade, Cloe, Yasmin, and Sasha rudely burst onto the Scene in 2001

Bratz Dolls

Oh Don't Ya Know (Minnesota/Midwestern Slang)

100

While in other states they might ask for a Soda or a Coke, in Minnesota we ask politely for a can of what?

Pop

200

While in other states they might say goose, this phrase is the proper way to play a childhood game in Minnesota.

Duck Duck Grey Duck

300

This is an affirmative expression showing enthusiasm. This is one of the most stereotypical Minnesota phrases which leads one to wonder what is the meaning of the phrase? The meaning is “Absolutely!” or “You can count on that.”

 You Betcha!

400

This one syllable phrase is a Minnesotan expression or phrase that’s used when you bump into someone. It’s a quick reaction or exclamation that can mean sorry or excuse me in most situations.

Ope!

500

This Minnesota phrase is commonly used to show shock or surprise by a situation.

Oh Geez or Geez Louise

Holiday's at 350 Degrees (Christmas/Holiday Cookies)

100

While the origin is debated, these cinnamon flavored sugar cookies share their name with a bouncy curlyhaired dog!

Snickerdoodles

200

These cookies are traditionally shaped like people and are flavored with a Root, watch out or they will run away.

Gingerbread

300

While many have tried, it is challening to not (Hershey) Kiss the Top of these cookie delights.

Peanut Butter Blossom

400

You are sure to impress with all different varieties of these little cookie press cookies.

Spritz

500

The name may be hard to say, but if anise flavor is your jam, these Italian cookies are perfect for you.

Pizzelle

Hollywood in December (Christmas/Holiday Movies)

100

When bratty 8-year-old acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. His wish turns into trouble when robbers plan to break into his house.

Home Alone

200

This tall tale follows a man who was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the he travels to New York.

Elf

300

A discarded magic top hat brings to life the snowman that a group of children made, until a magician, professor Hinkle, wants it back, and the temperature starts to rise.

Frosty the Snowman

400

The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City, and focuses on the effect of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa.

Miracle on 34th Street

500

After proving himself to be the worst student at the academy, a postman is sent to a frozen town in the North where he discovers a reclusive toymaker.

Klaus

Candyland (Name that Candy Bar)

100

Toeing the line between cookie and candy bar, this candy bar’s name is derived from its description "twin biscuit sticks."

Twix 

200

Fluffy, whipped nougat covered in chocolate. It originally came with three flavors in one pack — chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry — hence the name.

Three Musketeers

300

Made of chocolate malt nougat topped with caramel and covered in milk chocolate, this bar was modeled after a popular milkshake at the time and is out of this world.

Milky Way

400

With pretzels, caramel, peanuts, peanut butter, and milk chocolate, this numerical candy bar was one of the first candy bars to contain "all the stuff."

Take5

500

This Candy is supposedly named for President Grover Cleveland's eldest daughter and not a famous baseball player — was originally marketed as an "energy bar" and a "complete luncheon for 5 cents."

Baby Ruth