Old Farts Turn The Air Blue Trivia Quiz

Answer: Swearing

Swearing. According to Macmillan dictionary, it means "to swear many times or use a lot of rude words when angry". It seems to have been around at least since the 1800s (Farmer & Henley, Slang and Its Analogues 1890).

This did happen to me once, and I ended up with a miserable three hour time score. The cat had hit the off switch on one of my power bars that was on the floor. The poor cat hid under the bed during the cursing. As "Old Farts Turn The Air Blue", is the name of this particular quiz, this question seemed appropriate.


Question by Hermit007

Answer: Blue Cheer

Off their debut album, "Vincebus Eruptum", the song peaked at the number 14 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was to be their only singles hit and has been cited by some as the very first heavy metal recording. The group was put together by Dickie Peterson in San Francisco as a power trio the year before.

Question by njbruce

Answer: The High Chapparal

Although Slade had many acting roles, he is always remembered for playing the part of Blue. "The High Chapparal" was set in 1870s Arizona and the majority of the story lines had nothing to do with ranching, instead they centered around the ranchers' relationship with their Apache neighbours. In the episode "Apache Trust" Blue was kidnapped by the Apaches, the chief of whom was played by Academy Award nominee, Chief Dan George.

Question by 480154st

Answer: Sudan

The White Nile merges with the Blue Nile at Khartoum in Sudan forming the Nile. Nearly all the historic and cultural sites of Ancient Egypt were formed along the riverbanks.

Question by Raymo55

Answer: San Francisco Giants

Although his best years were with the Oakland Athletics, he ended his career with the San Francisco Giants in 1986. He also previously played with the Giants from 1978 to 1981.

Question by jmac11

Answer: The Louisiana Gator Boys

Ultimately there could be no real competition even for The Blues Brothers as The Louisiana Gator Boys were peopled by such great musical luminaries as B.B King, Eric Clapton, Jimmie Vaughan, Isaac Hayes, Skunk Baxter, Billy Preston, Dr. John, Steve Winwood and Bo Diddley to name but a few.
Blues Traveller had entertained us earlier in the film and the other two acts? I just made them up.

Question by i-a-n

Answer: American robin

The American robin is the only bird listed that lays blue eggs. The sparrow lays white to pale gray eggs, the bald eagle lays white eggs, and the peregrine falcon lays cream colored to brick red eggs.


Question by subsquid

Answer: The US Navy flight demonstration squadron

The stated mission of The Blue Angels is: "To showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach." They seem to fulfill that mission quite well! Their first Airshow was in 1946 in Jacksonville Florida. In a typical year they are watched by 11 million people in 70 shows at 34 locations. The name came from a nightclub featured in The New Yorker magazine.

Question by YourLordship

Answer: Cardiff City

Cardiff City in 2018 were promoted to the English Premier League, the only non English side to play in that league for season 2018-19. Interestingly the mighty Bluebirds are the only non English side to win the English FA Cup in 1927. They also played in the FA Cup final in 2008 narrowly losing 1-0 to Portsmouth.

Question by PhilStant

Answer: Blue Panorama

Blue Panorama provides scheduled and charter flights from Rome. Some of the earliest promotional art for the Boeing 787 featured this airline. That said, this airline does not operate the 787 at the time this quiz was written.

Question by Chuckbirdsdad

Answer: Quilting

Essex Linen is a fabric mix of 55% linen and 45% cotton and works very well with traditional Quilter's weight cotton fabric to make quilting blocks. Apart from Bluebirds, some other quilting block names are Bear's Paw, Bird's Nest, Log Cabin and Pinwheels. All are guaranteed to keep you warm.

Question by mizmurfy

Answer: being drunk

The expression goes back to wool-dyers of the Middle Ages. Wool was dyed with Dyer's Woad. Dyers knew that the dye-yield could be improved by the addition of alcohol. However, they didn't just add simple alcohol to their dye batch, but, as noted in ancient formulas, the urine of men who had consumed too much alcohol was particularly well-suited to the process. This dyeing method was replaced at the beginning of the 18th century; however, in Germany, the phrases "being blue" or "making yourself blue" remained.

Question by CatGiorgia

Answer: Something borrowed

Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue is one of the few wedding traditions that doesn't seem to be all about fertility. Something old hearkens back to family ties and ancestry. Something new looks forward to the new life the couple will build together. Something borrowed is a promise of help to be given by family and friends when times get tough. Finally, something blue is because blue was an ancient Roman symbol of love, fidelity and purity.

Question by YourLordship

Answer: US Air Force

Originally titled "Army Air Corps", the US Air Force Song was written in 1939 by Robert MacArthur Crawford. The name was changed in 1947 when the Air Force became a separate branch.

Question by tabascokid1701

Answer: The Rain Song

"The Rain Song" was composed by Led Zeppelin

The Moody Blues were formed in 1964 in Birmingham England by Ray Thomas, Mike Pinder, Denny Laine, Graeme Edge and Clint Warwick. Over the years, Justin Hayward and John Lodge replaced departing members Denny Laine and Clint Warwick. In 2018, The Moody Blues were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Members Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward and John Lodge continue to perform on tour in 2018. Founding member Ray Thomas passed away in January 2018.

Question by Wanderess