Trivia Time

[tiedyed1]

A: what inspired the Rolling Stones tongue logo

I think it’s fair to say that nobody is going to get the used heart valve.

While Mick's heart valve will probably end up in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame, in answer to Who/what inspired the Rolling Stones' tongue logo;

Jagger's inspiration was to find an artist to base the logo on the Hindu Goddess Kali - who is depicted with her tongue sticking out of her mouth. If you Google Kali images you will see the tongue everywhere. In some depictions the tongue more resembles Gene Simmon's from Kiss, but it was from there that a young college art student, took Jagger's image of Kali, along with Jagger's own mouth and came up with the logo that has and will endure forever.

The artist was paid about 50 pounds (about $77 USD) to draw the logo. Now that is some ROI!

[BlueWolf]

OK, here’s a somewhat easier one that does still require a solid knowledge of history.

How many US states were admitted to the union during the twentieth century?

[Louetta]

OK, here’s a somewhat easier one that does still require a solid knowledge of history.

How many US states were admitted to the union during the twentieth century?

I know three. Alaska and Hawaii, natch, and Oklahoma. I remember Oklahoma because I always thought it was weird that something that is right smack dab in the middle of the country was one of the last to be admitted. It's a red state, though, so it's OK.

[BlueWolf]

You are correct about the three, Louetta, but there are more.

[jiesen]

You are correct about the three, Louetta, but there are more.

New Mexico and Arizona were both admitted to the union in 1912.

What do I win?

[Louetta]

New Mexico and Arizona were both admitted to the union in 1912.

What do I win?

Nothing. I win. I got three and you got two. Oh. It's not up to me.

[billyjoe]

Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona. I beat, smell my feet!

-------------billy

[Louetta]

Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona. I beat, smell my feet!

-------------billy

I've never really been into feet. I mean I'm not judging or anything. Like I'm into garters (on me, that is) but not everybody is and it's OK.

[BlueWolf]

Nothing. I win. I got three and you got two. Oh. It's not up to me.

I have taken this to the judges panel, and after much careful deliberation, they have decided to award first prize to jiesen with a special “stellar effort” award to Louetta.

Jiesen, you will receive the amazing Spishak Invisible Book Cover. This amazing product (patent pending) was developed after years of research at the Spishak science center, including the loss of two prototypes, which, after being dropped, could not be found. It comes in one uni-size that incredibly fits any size book.

Louetta, for your stellar effort you will receive a one years supply of unfiltered sunlight. You may can choose from our northern or southern Hemisphere packages, and the light will be delivered into the airspace above your current location*.

Congratulations to you both on your truly awesome skills.

*-only available in daylight deliveries.

[BlueWolf]

Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona. I beat, smell my feet!
-------------billy

Bill,
After careful consideration, the judges have decided that for explicitly stating all of the states in one post, you win the “Stating the Obvious” award. Your prize is one bottle of Spishak water pressure improving powder. Simply flush the contents of the bottle down your toilet, and your water pressure will be boosted* at least 0.01% or your money back. Congratulations for your insightful answer.

*-Multiple water pressure measurements on multiple days may be required before any improvement can be confirmed.

[BlueWolf]

This just in. The judges have decided to rescind all prize awards because no one actually gave the correct answer to the original question, which is 5. Better luck next time contestanteers.

[billyjoe]

Bill,
After careful consideration, the judges have decided that for explicitly stating all of the states in one post, you win the “Stating the Obvious” award. Your prize is one bottle of Spishak water pressure improving powder. Simply flush the contents of the bottle down your toilet, and your water pressure will be boosted* at least 0.01% or your money back. Congratulations for your insightful answer.

*-Multiple water pressure measurements on multiple days may be required before any improvement can be confirmed.

Thanks, BlueWolf, I knew my post would be worth the effort behind it. I'll put the prize in with my powdered water packet used for long desert treks.

-----------------billy

[Louetta]

In the movie Godfather II Connie presents to Michael with a man called Merle who she hopes to marry. What is the real life source of the name Merle for this character?

[BlueWolf]

I haven’t posted here for a while, so I thought I would revive this thread just for fun.

Here’s my trivia question: What was the first toy to be advertised on television?

[BlueWolf]

In the movie Godfather II Connie presents to Michael with a man called Merle who she hopes to marry. What is the real life source of the name Merle for this character?

We never answered this one, so I had to look it up. The character took on the birth name, Merle Johnson, of the actor that played him, Troy Donahue. That’s a good trivia question.