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Famous 1980s Quotes Trivia Quiz

I will give you a famous quote from the 1980s and you tell me who said it.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,151

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2919

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams." Hint

Roseanne Barr

Robin Leach

Rick Moranis

Robert Taylor

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Question 2 of 10

2. "What a waste it is to lose one's mind, or not to have a mind." Hint

Robert Conrad

Ronald Reagan

Dan Quayle

George W. Bush

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is a famous quote in which movie from 1989? Hint

Beetlejuice

Batman

Scrooged

Dead Poet's Society

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Question 4 of 10

4. "You're a murdering dog, Charlie. You're a mass-murdering dog." Hint

Geraldo Rivera

Jerry Springer

Phil Donahue

Montel Williams

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Bo Knows" is a popular phrase for which of the following advertising campaigns? Hint

Reebok

Nike

Adidas

Puma

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Question 6 of 10

6. "I heard hard work never killed anyone but I figure, why take a chance." Hint

Jack Nicholson

George W. Bush

Dan Quayle

Ronald Reagan

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Thank you for your support." Hint

Claus von Bulow

Bartles and Jaymes

Vanessa Williams

Ronald Reagan

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Question 8 of 10

8. "I pity the fool." Hint

Kurt Russell

Sylvester Stallone

Mr. T

Marlon Brando

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Politics is just like show business."
Hint

Ronald Reagan

Clint Eastwood

Sonny Bono

Jesse Ventura

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Where's the beef" was a popular slogan for which fast food restaurant?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams."

Answer: Robin Leach

This is the introduction to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." This, of course, was a popular television series of the 1980's.

2. "What a waste it is to lose one's mind, or not to have a mind."

Answer: Dan Quayle

Vice-President Dan Quayle became famous for messing up words and quotes in the late 1980's. He made this flub when he was trying to recite the slogan from the United Negro College Fund, "A mind is a terrible thing to waste."

3. "Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?" This is a famous quote in which movie from 1989?

Answer: Batman

A very famous line made by the Joker (Jack Nicholson).

4. "You're a murdering dog, Charlie. You're a mass-murdering dog."

Answer: Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera hit the nail on the head with this quote in an interview with Charles Manson.

5. "Bo Knows" is a popular phrase for which of the following advertising campaigns?

Answer: Nike

Of course this would be Bo Jackson who had a major endorsement deal with Nike that began in the 1980's.

6. "I heard hard work never killed anyone but I figure, why take a chance."

Answer: Ronald Reagan

One more many quotable phrases from the President of the 80's.

7. "Thank you for your support."

Answer: Bartles and Jaymes

Famous ad tagline for alcoholic beverages.

8. "I pity the fool."

Answer: Mr. T

Mr. T was famous for his mohawk and tons of gold chains around his neck. He also had some success in the 80's with "The A-Team" and an appearance in "Rocky III."

9. "Politics is just like show business."

Answer: Ronald Reagan

Once again Ronald Reagan.

10. "Where's the beef" was a popular slogan for which fast food restaurant?

Answer: Wendys

Clara Peller made this a popular quote in the 80's.

Source: Author jlp937

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