The Brady Boomers - The 'Tween Generation - Thread 2

[WIMom]

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Most who were born at the tail end of the baby boom

- 1956 to 1964 or the beginning of GenX - 1965 to 1970 -

feel we are not part of those generations.

Therefore, it has been decided, we will be forever know as

THE BRADY BOOMERS

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1. We were too young to serve in Vietnam, but remember the news.

2. As far as we're concerned, the music, television and popular entertainment and heroes of the 60s were and still are a matter for personal taste, and don't represent the shining apex of all civilization, icons to be revered by generations to come - in short, the Beatles were just a band that some might not like, and old Trek was cheesy and not well written.

3. Old boomers came into adulthood at while we were playing with Barbies or G.I. Joes.

4. Our clothes and music tended to be lighthearted, and we are more conservative/libertarian as a whole than the older boomers.

5. And of course, we faithfully watched The Brady Bunch every Friday night.

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BRADY TRIVIA QUESTIONS

1. How many rooms were in the Brady Bunch's home?
   
2. What was Carol's nickname?
   
3. What was Mike's occupation?
   
4. How many kids were auditioned for the cast of the tv show?
   
5. In one episode, Bobby lied about knowing a pro football player. Who?
   
6. Where did the back door in the kitchen lead to?
   
7. Name the Elementary, Jr. High & High Schools that the kids attended
   
8. How much did Greg's first car cost?
   
9. What was the name of the family's pet sheepdog?
   
10. What was the name of the rarely seen next door neighbors on the tv show?
    
11. Which Little House on the Prairie cast member appeared on the Brady Bunch?
    
12. What item in the back yard was never used once throughout the series?
    

BRADY TRIVIA ANSWERS

1. Ten rooms not counting the attic.
2. Her nickname was "Twinkles".
3. He was an Architect.
4. The Brady kids were selected from 464 kids who auditioned!
5. Bobby lied when he said he knew Joe Namath.
6. In 3 different tv show episodes, it was said to lead to Alice's room, the laundry room and to the rear entrance.
7. Clinton Avenue Elementary, Fillmore Jr. High and Westdale High.
8. It cost $100.
9. Their pet sheepdog was named "Tiger".
10. The "Dittmiers" lived next door to the Bradys.
11. Melissa Sue Anderson who played Mary on Little House gave Bobby his first kiss.
12. The beautifull brick barbecue in the back yard was never used once throughout the entire run of the tv show.

Brady Trivia can be found here.

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Post your memories of tunes, movies, shows, fashions, school stuff, or anything from OUR generations! And remember, have fun!

[CheneyChick]

This is a really funny website about misheard lyrics: www.kissthisguy.com

For example:

The real lyrics were:
Be quiet. Be quiet. Big boys don't cry.

But I misheard them as:
Be quiet. Be quiet. Be poised and quiet.

[soccermom]

Very good!

[HapaxLegamenon]

The Brady movies did a great job imatating the originals. Shelly Long was great as Carrol, and so was the kid that stood in for Peter. Anyone else laugh throughout those paradies? Who were the best matches?

[RoseyT]

[I]the beginning of GenX - 1965 to 1970 [/I] That would be me. Born in '65.

A few things I remember..HR Pufnstuff, "Klackers",Love's Baby Soft, The Archie's, "Dynamite" magazine,Land of the Lost,Pong, Rockem Sockem Robots. Ahh the memories! I feel depression descending. Where did the time go?

[Sabertooth]

Remember the Jefferson Starship song, "The Girl with the Hungry Eyes?"

Coulda sworn it was "The Girl with a Hundred Eyes.

[CheneyChick]

Ewww. That reminded me of that creepy song: "These Eyes..." I always switched radio stations when that came on.

[Sabertooth]

The Guess Who!

Hey, that reminds me of two other songs...

"I Can See for Miles" by The Who, and "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.

Songs for Stalkers. Yikes!

[xsmommy]

i am way too young to have seen it live... only Nick at Nite ; ) LOL! how come you are giving my GENERATIONAL age away here?

[World'sGoneInsane]

That's it. They should call us the "Before Nickolodean" generation, that sounds a whole lot better than the Brady Generation!

[vikingchick]

lol. Here's what your lover-girl has been up to this summer: Bonnie swears off paper products forever :)

[vikingchick]

The Girl with a Hundred Eyes: sounds like a cutie-pie!

I thought that Billy Ocean song was:

Caribou Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts can beat as one
No more love on the run.

Imagine a burly logging camp girl in Alaska, and that's the Caribou Queen.

[Sabertooth]

Imagine a burly logging camp girl in Alaska, and that's the Caribou Queen.

I'm thinking Land of the Midnight Sun (is this autobigraphical, viking chick?), hot fireplace with virgin forest wood, and a bareskin rug.

[WIMom]

Hi-dee Ho, Brady Boomers!

[WIMom]

I did some research today, if anyone is interested. What is Treason?

[Roebucks]

Bonnie's always had her head up her butt, but its a lovely butt.

[Roebucks]

how come you are giving my GENERATIONAL age away here?

LMAO, yeah the worst kept secret on FR, fer sure man.

[WIMom]

Anyone here tonight?

[MasonGal]

re: cigarette jingles

1. Winston tastes good....

2. You can take *Salem* out of the country, .....

No - I don't smoke, either.