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20th Century Babe Magnets Trivia Quiz

These are the guys with whom you'd visit a singles bar because they're babe magnets from the worlds of film, music, politics, sports and art.

A multiple-choice quiz by nutmeglad. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nutmeglad

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,163

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. There have been babe magnets throughout history (Samson had to beat 'em off with a stick!), but 20th century film legend, Rudolph Valentino, is perhaps the first modern-day heart throb. How did Valentino die? Hint

Drug overdose

Perforated ulcer

Murdered

Plane crash

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Question 2 of 10

2. Money, looks, talent and decency - all attributes of this contemporary babe magnet from the sports world. Who played shortstop for the New York Yankees starting in 1996? Hint

Derek Jeter

Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez

Bucky Dent

Miguel Cairo

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Question 3 of 10

3. This 60's hearttrob had a string of hits including "Wild One" and "That Old Black Magic". He also had the boyish looks that drove the young girls wild. Who is this babe magnet from the early days of rock? Hint

Bobby Rydell

Gene Pitney

Elvis Presley

Paul Anka

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Question 4 of 10

4. More than a singer, he was a cultural phenomenon in the '40's who caused saddle-shoed girls to swoon. Who was this thin-as-a-reed singer and long-time babe magnet? Hint

Micky Rooney

Bing Crosby

Frank Sinatra

Dean Martin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Of course, The Beatles defined 'babe magnets' in the '60s. Which Beatle was known as 'the quiet one'? Hint

George

John

Ringo

Paul

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Easy Come, Easy Go" was charting as this babe magnet appeared on the cover of "Teen Beat" and every other teen magazine. Who was this popular singer? Hint

David Cassidy

Bobby Sherman

Scott Baio

Paul Peterson

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Question 7 of 10

7. This babe magnet brought beatnik lingo to the masses in the '50s. His hair was perfect - so perfect that a pop song about it charted. Who was this cool cat, Daddy-O? Hint

Bob Denver

Elvis Presley

Edd Byrnes

Fabian

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Question 8 of 10

8. This babe magnet just couldn't say no when temptation crossed his path. In fact, he was shot by a motel manager who thought he had assaulted another guest. Who was he? Hint

Sam Cooke

Otis Redding

Bob Crane

Jackie Wilson

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Question 9 of 10

9. This 20th century American president was a major babe magnet - handsome, smooth, well-spoken. In fact, the opposition claimed during his campaign that he fathered a child out of wedlock. Who was this wild and crazy guy? Hint

John Kennedy

Warren Harding

Bill Clinton

"Big" Bill Taft

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Question 10 of 10

10. This well-known 20th century artist had women falling all over him. He lived with several, and had numerous affairs on the side. He was also a major party animal. Who was this unlikely babe magnet? Hint

Vincent Van Gogh

Grant Wood

Pablo Picasso

Andrew Wyeth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Perforated ulcer

Born in 1895, Valentino died in New York City of a perforated ulcer which led to blood poisoning. Known as 'The Sheik', thousands of his fans attended his lavish funeral.

2. Money, looks, talent and decency - all attributes of this contemporary babe magnet from the sports world. Who played shortstop for the New York Yankees starting in 1996?

Answer: Derek Jeter

Jeter was selected to be the captain of the Yankees. He's worth at least $150 million, he's a clothing model and he's a nice guy who's set up a foundation to help underpriviledged children.

Answer: Bobby Rydell

Born Bobby Ridarelli in 1942, Rydell had a string of hits that also included "Sway," "Volare," and "Swingin' School." And he was soooo cute!

4. More than a singer, he was a cultural phenomenon in the '40's who caused saddle-shoed girls to swoon. Who was this thin-as-a-reed singer and long-time babe magnet?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Sinatra could lay claim to the title 'First Superstar'. Born in New Jersey, he started singing with big bands before going off on his own to become a showbiz legend and Phil Hatman's best impression.

5. Of course, The Beatles defined 'babe magnets' in the '60s. Which Beatle was known as 'the quiet one'?

Answer: George

John was the 'smart one', Paul the 'cute one', Ringo the 'funny one' and the late George Harrison the 'quiet one'. Which Beatle was your favorite?

6. "Easy Come, Easy Go" was charting as this babe magnet appeared on the cover of "Teen Beat" and every other teen magazine. Who was this popular singer?

Answer: Bobby Sherman

Sherman's singing career actually began in the early '60's. He became an 'overnight success' in 1970 with hits like "Easy Come, Easy Go" and "Julie, Do You Love Me?" After his singing career ended, Sherman became a police officer.

7. This babe magnet brought beatnik lingo to the masses in the '50s. His hair was perfect - so perfect that a pop song about it charted. Who was this cool cat, Daddy-O?

Answer: Edd Byrnes

Edd Byrnes was better known as Kookie Kookson, the hip talking sidekick on the TV show "77 Sunset Strip." Connie Stevens had a hit record with "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb," a reference to Kookie's habit of obsessively combing his hair.

8. This babe magnet just couldn't say no when temptation crossed his path. In fact, he was shot by a motel manager who thought he had assaulted another guest. Who was he?

Answer: Sam Cooke

The controversy over Cooke's death has never been resolved. This much is known: Cooke met Lisa Boyer and the two of them checked into The Hacienda Motel in LA. One version has Boyer stealing all of Cooke's belongings, including his clothes. Cooke stormed the motel office looking for Boyer and was shot by the motel manager.

The motel manager, who shot Cooke 3 times, claimed he was attempting to assault Boyer. No one knows for certain what happened the night of December 11, 1964.

Answer: Warren Harding

One of Harding's early financial supporters said "he (Harding) looks like a President." He had a wonderful speaking voice, great looks and a child born out of wedlock. This small matter was introduced during Harding's run for office with editorial cartoonists showing a wailing baby saying, "I want my daddy." He died in 1923 and his scandal-laced administration has left Warren at the bottom of the Presidential heap.

Answer: Pablo Picasso

Picasso had a great run. He was wildly successful in his lifetime, and had numerous loves. Even in his later years, he was charismatic and still a babe magnet. Born in 1881, Pablo died a contented man in 1973.

Source: Author nutmeglad

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