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Episode 4
Opening Question – In which NASA space program was the 50’s orange powder drink ‘Tang’ first trialled? The Gemini Space Program

Prize – Shaun’s Silver Logie

Regulars – Shaun Micallef, Amanda Keller, Charlie Pickering, Josh Thomas.

Guests – Ian Smith (Actor), Lawrence Leung (Comedian), Maeve Higgins (Actress)

 Games: 

  Fad-tastic – Low ride jeans/00’s (Shaun), Barbie/50’s (Shaun), Air Hockey/70’s (X), Charity Bracelets/00’s (B), Mood Rings/60’s (B), Sony Walkman/80’s (X)

'''What’s a Doodle Doo? (Corporate Logo’s) –''' Adidas (Y, 2 strokes), Hungry Jacks (X, 1 stroke), Scouts Australia (X, 4 strokes), Lacoste (B, 1 stroke)

Slogans Run – “What a glorious feeling.” Singing in the Rain (Y), “Protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe.” Men in Black (Y), “Take your passion, and make it happen.” Flash Dance (B), “He’s out to prove he’s got nothing to prove.” Napoleon Dynamite (Shaun), “In space no one can hear you scream.” Alien (B)

 Magic Window (Lifestyle, Celebrity, Music, Film & TV): 

  Baby boomers (Celebrity/Who Said That?) – Steve Irwin (R), Jessica Simpson (W), Sylvester Stallone (R), Imelda Marcos (R)

Gen X (Music/Name That Tune (TV Themes)) – The OC (R), The Munsters (R), Growing Pain (R), Australian Idol (R), Kingswood Country (R), Fraggle Rock (W)

Gen Y (Lifestyle/Ken & Barbie) – ’59 & ’61 (W), ’62 & ’62 (W), ’67 & ’71 (R), ’71 & ’72 (R), ’77 & ’76 (W), ’86 & ’84 (W)

 Your Generation (Food): 


 * Baby boomers


 * 1) I appeared at many a cocktail party during the 70’s, and am comprised of a prune or date wrapped in bacon, known as a devil on what? Horseback (R)
 * 2) According to TV legend, what sandwich filling was smeared onto the gums and teeth of TV star Mr. Ed so that he appeared to be talking? Peanut Butter (R)
 * 3) The name of the Swiss dish ‘fondue’ comes from the French verb ‘fondre’ which means to what? To melt (W)
 * 4) In the original Vegemite jingle what do the mummies say? We’re growing stronger every single week (W)
 * 5) Published in 1968 and selling more than 1.5 million copies, the Margaret Fulton cookbook was written by who? Margaret Fulton (R)


 * Gen X


 * 1) What is the primary ingredient in Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs? Popcorn (R)
 * 2) On which afternoon television show would you have found Bingo, Drooper, Snorky, and Fleegle? The Banana Splits (W)
 * 3) The title of which 1998 song by REM contains the name of a fruit? Orange Crush (R)
 * 4) Sam the toucan was made the mascot for Kellogg’s Froot Loops breakfast cereal to appease the wrath of the great toucan god Magolini, true or false? False (R)
 * 5) What species of bean is Hannibal Lecter quite keen on? Fava beans (R)


 * Gen Y


 * 1) In 2005 A.D., the image of Coco the monkey was temporarily taken off the box of popular breakfast cereal Coco Pops, and was replaced with that of the giant killer ape King Kong, true or false? True (R)
 * 2) The original Japanese title of the cooking show Iron Chef was: A) Iron Men of Cooking B) Battle Chefs Go C) Tasty Dish Happy Lucky Show D) Metal Cook Solid. A) Iron Men of Cooking (R)
 * 3) Which variety of Coca Cola was launched in Australia in January 2006? Coke Zero (R)
 * 4) In an episode of the sitcom ‘Seinfeld’, what type of American confectionary is accidentally dropped into a patient’s body? Junior Mints (W)
 * 5) If you buy a small coke, a choc top, and a medium popcorn at the cinema with a $100 note, can you still afford the go to the movie? Yes, just. (R)
 * 6) In which Australian city did the first Boost Juice bar open? Adelaide (W)

 Endgame: 

  Points – 8

  Task – Which generation is best at ‘starting a lawn mower?’

  Winners – Gen X

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