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Parrothead Membership Quiz

So, ya' wanna join the funnest club in the world? Well, take this simple quiz and call yourself a Parrothead.

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

Author
cincyparrothead

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,143

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2138

Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (8/10), Guest 216 (9/10), Guest 76 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where did the term "Parrothead" originate? Hint

Atlanta

Cincinnati

Key West

New Orleans

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Jimmy Buffett's Fan Newsletter? Hint

The Margaritaville Star

The Key West News

Fins

The Coconut Telegraph

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jimmy's favorite charity is: Hint

Save the Manatee

The Red Cross

Free Boat Drinks

Florida Conservation Society

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Question 4 of 10

4. What two cities was "Feeding Frenzy" recorded in? Hint

New Orleans & Cincinnati

Los Angeles & New Orleans

Atlanta & Cincinnati

Atlanta & New Orleans

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Question 5 of 10

5. There are only five Buffett albums that have a one-word title, one is "A-1-A," another is "Volcano," there's "Biloxi", a fourth is "Fruitcakes", what is the fifth?

Answer: (One Word, Think about a state of sunshine.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Jimmy's keyboard player? Hint

Bob Mann

Mac McAnally

Dave Grusin

Michael Utley

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the song, "The Captain and the Kid", the "Captain" was Jimmy's father.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. How does Jimmy like his Cheeseburger done? Hint

Medium Rare

Medium Well

Well Done

Rare

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Grapefruit, Juicyfruit" is based on a evening he spent at a drive-in with some girl he had just met.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Jimmy's first boat?

Answer: (One Word, think happy)

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Nov 14 2024 : Guest 38: 8/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 216: 9/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 76: 2/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 73: 4/10
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Oct 20 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Sep 24 2024 : rincewind64: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did the term "Parrothead" originate?

Answer: Cincinnati

It was noted to Jimmy that the fans in Cincinnati were as wild as "Dead Heads", just much more colorful.

2. What is the name of Jimmy Buffett's Fan Newsletter?

Answer: The Coconut Telegraph

Subscribe for yourself at:
The Coconut Telegraph
P.O. Box 1459
Key West, FL 33041
or call 1-800-COCO-TEL

3. Jimmy's favorite charity is:

Answer: Save the Manatee

For more information on "Save The Manatee Club" write to:
500 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751
or call: 1-800-432-JOIN

4. What two cities was "Feeding Frenzy" recorded in?

Answer: Atlanta & Cincinnati

For some unknown reason, these seem to have the greatest concentrations of Parrotheads.

5. There are only five Buffett albums that have a one-word title, one is "A-1-A," another is "Volcano," there's "Biloxi", a fourth is "Fruitcakes", what is the fifth?

Answer: Floridays

Originally released in 1986, and still available.

6. What is the name of Jimmy's keyboard player?

Answer: Michael Utley

Mr. Utley also produces many of Jimmy's songs. Mac McAnally has written many songs over the years and also tours with the "Coral Reefer Band".

7. In the song, "The Captain and the Kid", the "Captain" was Jimmy's father.

Answer: False

The "Captain" was Jimmy's grandfather, you know... "Son of a Son of a Sailor."

8. How does Jimmy like his Cheeseburger done?

Answer: Medium Rare

"...medium rare with mustard, be nice, heaven on earth is an onion slice, on a "Cheeseburger in Paradise"."

9. "Grapefruit, Juicyfruit" is based on a evening he spent at a drive-in with some girl he had just met.

Answer: True

From the Parrothead Handbook: "The place was the Islander Drive-In Theatre, and the movie was "Payday" starring Rip Torn. The girl was from St. Petersburg, and she was running away from a bad boyfriend. The popcorn was salty, and the beer was cold."

10. What was the name of Jimmy's first boat?

Answer: Euphoria

The first time he made some good money, he gave half to the accountants and the other half, he bought a sailboat.

Source: Author cincyparrothead

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