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!

[WIMom]

And who kept saying, "We need a new thread?" It's easy, give it a whirl next time!

[CheneyChick]

Up up with people....

[WIMom]

Wasn't that the chorus that all the geeks were in?

[WIMom]

Did anyone have a nerd in junior high who carried a briefcase to school? We had one, plus he had the tape on the glasses and the plaid floodwater pants...um, could it have been ______________?

[CheneyChick]

Got it! Thanks - the Bunkers are on!

[CheneyChick]

Yes - the geeks would sing it - and I have NO idea why that came to mind!

[vikingchick]

They just showed Ted Kennedy, about 200 pounds ago.

[WIMom]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

[soccermom]

OK, I'm going to bed. But I'll leave you with this. What was the illness the kids got when all 6 were sick in bed? What were the names of the respective doctors and who played the doctors -- (both TV parents)?

[Sabertooth]

Oh, I've posted. But since you and OPH were the instigators, I didn't want to crowd your turf.

Plus, I thought it would be pretentious for me to be the one to start the "Brady Boomer" thread. I just suggested the name... if folks liked it, I figured the momentum would take care of itself.

[CheneyChick]

LOL - we were just talking about him at dinner - what a BALLOON he turned into.

[CheneyChick]

Are you the HTML Big Daddy now?

[Sabertooth]

"They just showed Ted Kennedy, about 200 pounds ago."

Was that on his way to picking up this weekend's keg?

[Sabertooth]

I'm a few turds in the sandbox away from getting off my leash.

[CheneyChick]

Who let the dogs out? (Oh, sorry, wrong generation!)

[Sabertooth]

Wrong generation?" I'll say.

I'm a large, extinct predatory cat.

Anyway, dogs don't bury their turds.

[vikingchick]

Hehe. He looked almost svelte, before the keggers caught up with him.

[CheneyChick]

I remember all the Watergate hearings - my mom would be in her sewing room with the TV on, just sewing away and listening to this day after day - I knew that it was important stuff, but it just seemed so complicated to me....

I'm not a crook!

[Sabertooth]

"Did anyone have a nerd in junior high who carried a briefcase to school? We had one, plus he had the tape on the glasses and the plaid floodwater pants...um, could it have been ______________? "

Steffie Stephanopolous!

Forehead!

Ummmm...

Maureen Dowd!