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Quiz about Bobbleheads A Cultural Phenomenon
Quiz about Bobbleheads A Cultural Phenomenon

Bobbleheads: A Cultural Phenomenon Quiz

Bobbleheads, those cute statuettes that rose from quite humble origins, are now as intrinsically a part of Americana as the hula hoop or the baseball card.

A multiple-choice quiz by darthdragon. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
darthdragon
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
259,582
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
368
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Question 1 of 10
1. Bobbleheads were originally known as Nodders for their perchance to nod their heads. In what country did bobbleheads originate? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The first recorded instance of bobbleheads being used to promote a sports team was in the 1920s by what team? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Major League Baseball has been instrumental in the popularity of the bobblehead. First in the 1960s the league released a series of figures commemorating four legends of the game. Then in 1999 one team ran a promotion that is credited with jump starting the current bobblehead mania. One of the players was given out during both promotions. Who was it? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Just about everyone these days seems to get made into a Bobblehead, even Supreme Court Justices. From William Rehnquist to Anthony Kennedy a number of justices have been created by the Green Bag, a law journal. Each has personal items with them. Which of these is NOT included with Antonin Scalia? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. In 2003 Game Show Network unveiled one of the world's biggest bobblehead of what game show icon - as a promotional stunt? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In August 2004 minor league baseball teams held an event known as Bobblection Night in which the parks gave away bobbleheads of the two presidential candidates. What was the outcome of the mock election? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What rapper had a song called "Bobblehead" with the lyrics "...take it to the floor and act like a fool / shake it, shake it, shake it like a bobblehead..." ? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. The inclusion of what with an Arnold Schwarzenegger bobblehead in 2004 prompted a lawsuit by the actor turned governor? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What television show had a episode where the cast travelled to an alternate dimension in which everyone was a bobblehead? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. There is an actual disease named after bobbleheads.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Bobbleheads were originally known as Nodders for their perchance to nod their heads. In what country did bobbleheads originate?

Answer: Germany

 Nodders in their original form were still very much like they are today with the exception of being made of ceramic. Their first reference to bobbleheads was in the 1842 short story "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol.
2. The first recorded instance of bobbleheads being used to promote a sports team was in the 1920s by what team?

Answer: New York Knicks

 Unlike now where bobbleheads are released for specific players this bobblehead was merely a generic man in the team uniform.
3. Major League Baseball has been instrumental in the popularity of the bobblehead. First in the 1960s the league released a series of figures commemorating four legends of the game. Then in 1999 one team ran a promotion that is credited with jump starting the current bobblehead mania. One of the players was given out during both promotions. Who was it?

Answer: Willie Mays

 The other three choices were part of the 60s selection. Mays was given out by the San Francisco Giants and was chosen both for his history with the team and the fact that he was the godfather of then star player Barry Bonds.
4. Just about everyone these days seems to get made into a Bobblehead, even Supreme Court Justices. From William Rehnquist to Anthony Kennedy a number of justices have been created by the Green Bag, a law journal. Each has personal items with them. Which of these is NOT included with Antonin Scalia?

Answer: gavel

 The objects all have reference to specific quotes Scalia made during remarks in Supreme Court cases. The wolf referred to the case of Morrison V Olson where his comments alluded to the parable of the wolf in sheep's clothing. The lemon and pencil related to remarks during Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches School District in which the so called Lemon Test was invoked.
5. In 2003 Game Show Network unveiled one of the world's biggest bobblehead of what game show icon - as a promotional stunt?

Answer: Chuck Woolery

 Chuck Woolery is famous for hosting such game shows as "Love Connection", "Lingo" and the original "Wheel of Fortune." At the time of its unveiling it was billed as the world's largest at over 900 pounds and 11 feet tall.
6. In August 2004 minor league baseball teams held an event known as Bobblection Night in which the parks gave away bobbleheads of the two presidential candidates. What was the outcome of the mock election?

Answer: Bush won 4-3

 The election was held by allowing fans to take whichever bobblehead they wanted until one candidate ran out at which point he would be declared the winner.
7. What rapper had a song called "Bobblehead" with the lyrics "...take it to the floor and act like a fool / shake it, shake it, shake it like a bobblehead..." ?

Answer: Lil Romeo

 Lil Romeo's song was an attempt to make fun of people whose dancing style reminded him of the little statues and consisted of little more than bobbing ones head.
8. The inclusion of what with an Arnold Schwarzenegger bobblehead in 2004 prompted a lawsuit by the actor turned governor?

Answer: assault rifle

 The figure in question was wearing a business suit and carried an assault rifle with ammo clips. Arnold felt that the image was contrary to his new image as a governor despite the fact that he has embraced the nickname of the Governator.
9. What television show had a episode where the cast travelled to an alternate dimension in which everyone was a bobblehead?

Answer: Futurama

 In this 2003 episode the crew visited a number of universe including a hippie universe, a universe where all flips of coin tosses are reversed, a leprechaun universe and one where no one has eyes.
10. There is an actual disease named after bobbleheads.

Answer: True

It is officially known as Bobble-head doll syndrome. It is a rare movement disorder often associated with hydrocephalus and affecting kids almost exclusively.
Source: Author darthdragon

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