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THANKS-QUIZ-ING: 10 Trivia Questions on Thanksgiving
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In this episode, Andi & Dani will be asking 10 trivia questions on Thanksgiving!
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Teaser Question: Magnum P.I., Draco Malfoy, and David S. Pumpkins
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Can you find the connection between Magnum P.I., Draco Malfoy, and David S. Pumpkins? We'll reveal the answer at the end of this episode.
Introduction to Trivia Twins Podcast
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Happy Thanksgiving, guys. Welcome to the Trivia Twins podcast. I'm Andi. And I'm Dani. We'll be your hosts. Today, we're bringing you a festive Thanksgiving-themed episode.
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First Thanksgiving Feast: What Was Served?
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Now for our fun fact of the day. Let's talk about what was actually served at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621.
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While we pictured Turkey as the centerpiece today, Historians aren't sure turkey was even present. What we do know for sure is that venison was definitely on the menu.
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And forget about mashed potatoes, potatoes hadn't even made their way to North America yet. Instead, the pilgrims and Wampanoag enjoyed a variety of seafood, including lobsters, clams, and mussels.
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That sounds like my kind of Thanksgiving. Anyway. I know. i kind of like the idea. we don't usually have some food for Thanksgiving. I'd love to add a little shellfish in there.
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And corn was definitely present, but as cornmeal for bread and porridge, not the corn on the cob we might imagine. And all those Thanksgiving desserts we love, There was none of that.
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There was no pumpkin pie because they lacked butter and wheat flour to make crusts. They probably just roasted or stewed their pumpkins instead.
Pecan Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie: Personal Preferences
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All right, let's move on to a quick round of this or that based on today's theme.
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This or that. Pecan pie or pumpkin pie? i have never been a fan of pecan pie so I have to go with pumpkin pie. That is my absolute favorite Thanksgiving dessert. What about you? mean, it is a classic.
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I'm a Southern girl now, but even before that, i loved pecan pie. i don't know if it's just like the texture of the toasty nuts on top. I don't know. The pumpkin pie can be a little too mushy for me. i keep trying to say pecan like you. It's just how we say it in the South, you know? okay. All right. Well, when you move back up here, you got to say pecan again. Okay. This or
Stuffing vs. Mashed Potatoes: Best Side Dish Debate
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that.
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Best side, stuffing or mashed potatoes? Okay. I will say our mom makes the best of both of these. She does.
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She makes the best mashed potatoes. Something about the spices that she puts in there, like the garlic and the onion powder or something. I don't know. So good. And she doesn't mash them all the way. and i just think that makes it. Yeah.
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And it's very buttery. So good. But she also makes those stuffing balls. And that's not like a childhood thing. Like I feel like she recently started making those. But her stuffing balls, oh my god, so gooey on the inside, but then like kind of crispy on the outside. Yeah.
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I think I got to go with stuffing. I love stuffing. I got to with stuffing too. I love those stuffing balls. Yeah. Stuffing. We agree on that. We're goingnna make a double batch of that Thanksgiving. Okay.
Thanksgiving Trivia Questions
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All right, let's get into our Thanksgiving themed trivia questions. All right, let's go.
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Question number one. In the 1987 Thanksgiving-themed film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, what unusual item does John Candy's character Dell sell for a living?
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Is it a Shower curtain rings, B. Telephone cords, or C. Lampshades?
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Question number two. In which Ariana Grande music video did she reference early 2000s films like Legally Blonde and 13 Going on 30?
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Question number three. Which two NFL teams, whose city names begin with the same letter, traditionally plays games on Thanksgiving Day?
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Question number four. Also the last name of a Gossip Girl character, what salad is made of apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes dressed in mayonnaise?
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Question number five. Which TV show aired a now classic Thanksgiving special titled Thanksgiving Orphans in 1986 featuring a memorable food fight scene?
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Question number six. Which breed from the toy group made history by winning Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show, marking its first win since NBC began televising the event?
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Is it A. Pug, B. Pomeranian, or C. Chihuahua?
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Question number seven. In the 1994 film, The Santa Claus, where does Scott Calvin bring his son Charlie for dinner on Christmas Eve after burning the turkey?
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Is it A, Applebee's, B, Denny's, or C, Olive Garden?
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Question number eight. In a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Snoopy prepares a feast of buttered toast, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and what colorful candy?
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Question number nine. Which Friends character hates Thanksgiving because his parents announced their divorce on Thanksgiving when he was a child?
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Question number 10. Which cartoon character has made the most appearances as a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Is it A. Mickey Mouse, B. Cat in the Hat, or C. Snoopy?
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers.
Trivia Answers and Character Connection Reveal
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Alright, let's get into the answers. Question number one. In the 1987 Thanksgiving-themed film Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, what unusual item does John Candy's character Dell sell for a living?
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Is it A. Shower curtain rings, B. Telephone cords, or C. Lampshades? And the answer is shower curtain rings. Question number two.
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In which Ariana Grande music video did she reference early 2000s films like Legally Blonde and 13 Going on 30? The answer is Thank You Next.
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It also featured references to Bring It On and Mean Girls. I'm very thankful for that music video. It was a good one. that song too. Question number three.
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Which two NFL teams whose city names begin with the same letter traditionally play games on Thanksgiving Day? And that would be the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions. The Dallas Cowboys started playing on Thanksgiving in 1966. The Detroit Lions started the tradition in 1934, so it's no surprise they hold the record for most wins and most losses on Thanksgiving Day.
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Question number four. Also the last name of a Gossip Girl character, what salad is made of apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes dressed in mayonnaise?
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And the answer is Waldorf Salad. course, last name of Blair, Blair Waldorf. The best Gossip Girl character on the show.
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Question number five. Which TV show aired a now classic Thanksgiving special titled Thanksgiving Orphans in 1986 featuring a memorable food fight scene?
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And the answer is Cheers. Cheers. Question number six. Which breed from the toy group made history by winning Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show, marking its first win since NBC began televising the event?
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Is it A, pug, B, Pomeranian, or C, chihuahua? It was a pug. It wasn't Doug the pug, though. His name was Vito.
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Doug the Pug the best. Actually, I guess Vito is the best, but yeah, true. Doug the Pug the best in a different way. Question number seven.
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In the 1994 film The Santa Claus, where does Scott Calvin bring his son Charlie for dinner on Christmas Eve after burning the turkey? Is it A, Applebee's, B, Denny's, or C, Olive Garden?
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And the answer is Denny's where they were served by the waitress named Judy, of course. That's right. That's got to be one of my favorite Christmas movies. I know we're not done Thanksgiving yet. I know. Question number eight.
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In a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Snoopy prepares a feast of buttered toast, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and what flavorful candy... And that would be jelly beans.
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An interesting Thanksgiving feast. I don't know. I might have to try it sometime. M&M's might have been a little better, but. Ooh, yeah. Yeah. All right. Question number nine. Which Friends character hates Thanksgiving because his parents announced their divorce on Thanksgiving when he was a child?
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And the answer is Chandler. Chandler. And apparently he he didn't like Thanksgiving Day food. so I watched this episode recently. They got locked out, Thanksgiving dinner burned, and then they all just shared the grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Sounds like a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving feast. know. All right. Question number 10. Which cartoon character has made the most appearances as float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
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Is it A, Mickey Mouse, B, Cat in the Hat, or C, Snoopy? And the answer is Snoopy the Beagle. Before we go, let's give you the answer to our opening question.
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Did you find the connection between Magnum P.I., Draco Malfoy, and David S. Pumpkins? And the answer is they were all played by actors named Tom.
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Tom Selleck played Magnum P.I. in the classic TV show. Tom Felton plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. And Tom Hanks plays David S. Pumpkins, a recurring Halloween character on Saturday Night Live.
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And speaking of Toms, Tom Turkey is also one of the longest running floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. All right, that's the show for today. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our show on your podcast platform of choice.
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Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for playing. See you next week.