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]

I was in 8th grade. At that time, it seemed so boring. If that would have happened now, I'd be just like your mom was. Hey, wait a minute.....

[CheneyChick]

I'm a large, extinct predatory cat.

Got it. Like this?

[WIMom]

Hey! It's Fred! You have got to post the link on this thread!

[WIMom]

I bet you are really wondering what you got yourself into by becoming a FReeper! Oy! Don't you feel like you finally found home here?

[vikingchick]

Neil Young is scary looking. Good thing we didn't have MTV back then, or his career would have been in serious jeopardy. :)

[CheneyChick]

Fred's story is HERE

[CheneyChick]

Good point!!! I wonder how many talented artists get passed by because they don't have the right "look"?

Welcome to the Hotel California!

[Sabertooth]

Bigger teeth, and my scratching post is a Sequoia.

[vikingchick]

Did you see Don Henley's hair? It looked like a tumbleweed on top of his head.

[WIMom]

I kept telling those producers I was a much better actress than Julia, but nooooooo. Humpf.

[Sabertooth]

I ate the vet.

I mean... HATE the vet.

[CheneyChick]

TIme for some Roundup

[CheneyChick]

Can you IMAGINE somebody trying that on a cat??

[WIMom]

It is almost 2:00 AM here. I have got to stop playing for the night. Have a very Brady evening! Hasta Manana!

[vikingchick]

Hahaha!

[unspun]

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

Isn't that begging the question... "old boomers came into adulthood?"     When did that happen?  ;-`

(As for the Brady Bunch, disco music, etc. I opt out there, too.) I preferred Star Trek or Twilight Zone reruns to the Brady's, any day. And as for musical tastes, if anyone knows who Larry Norman is, write me!

Arlen - 5/7/59

[CheneyChick]

Larry Norman?? I think I remember him! Long blond hair?

[vikingchick]

No Nukes festival: "Solar Employs. Nuclear Destroys." Ooo, Hanoi Jane just reared her ugly head.

[unspun]

That's right! Go on... You can make it an open book quiz w/ www.larrynorman.com

[CheneyChick]

Wow - Bonnie Raitt sure has aged...