Monster Safety Tips

Monster Safety TipsThrough fairy tales, books, and movies, Pop Culture has introduced us to frightening creatures of the night. Even though they can be scary, Pop Culture has also offered us cures for those things that scare us. I should start with a disclaimer, these tips are for actual monsters, not regular people in costumes… Read More

Movie Comedy Duos

Comedy DuosOne of the most popular comedy teams of all time was Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. They worked together for 10 years and 17 movies. The partnership (and friendship) ended in July 1956.They met in 1945 and debuted at Atlantic City’s 500 Club on July 25, 1946; the team lasted ten years to the… Read More

Common Idioms & Word Origins I

Idioms and Word Origins in Pop Culture BombshellBefore 1933, the term was used strictly a wartime exclusive. Jean Harlow was in a 1931 film, Platinum Blonde, where she picked up the nickname Bombshell, then starred in a movie actually called Bombshell in 1933. Jean Harlow was the first Bombshell sex symbol.Bucket ListBucket List actually originated… Read More

The Birth of The Clip-On Tie

The Clip-On Tie PresentedThis week marks the anniversary of the invention of the clip-on tie. Invented on December 13th, 1928 by an unknown inventor, the clip-on tie was then further developed by Eastern Creatives Industries INC into the product that we know today. The clip-on tie serves as a convenient option for those who find difficulty… Read More

1960s Phrases

Some phrases from the 1960s that no one uses anymore…..A Gas: A Lot of FunAnkle Biter: A Baby or Small ChildApe: Gone WildBad: AwesomeBag: To StealBall: To party. Later meaning IntercourseBeat Feat: Leave in a hurryBlast: A great timeBlitzed: DrunkBogart: To hog somethingBook: Leave the areaBread: MoneyBummed Out: DepressedCat: A guyChoice: Something that is really… Read More

Pop Culture Trivia Quiz: 1954

What Happened In 1954?54 Trivia Questions and Answers for 1954 History(answers)1. What was the highest-grossing film of 1954?2. Name the first nuclear-powered submarine, launched in Groton, Connecticut.3. In 1954, what was the average life expectancy in the United States?4. What was the Top-Rated TV Show in the 1953/1954 season5. Who ran the first-mile run in… Read More