“America Says”- 5TH S.F.

Schwarz Family: Vicky (artist for about 40yrs who’s taught art for 24yrs), Dan (Vicky’s hubby of 24yrs), Josh (son) & Will (son)
5th Grade Moms: Kimberly, Jennifer, Heather & Darbi

R1:
#1: There are finger foods & then there are foods you need 2 hands to eat like what?
Hamburgers (#1), corn on the cob, ribs & sandwiches
5th Grade Moms Pickups (CW, W & P): Chicken wings, watermelon & pizza
#2: Board games like what are always a hit w/ my kids?
MONOPOLY (#1), Chutes and Ladders, Hungry Hungry Hippos & SORRY!
Schwarz Family Pickups (CL, O & T): OPERATION, card library (A: CANDY LAND & TROUBLE)

R2:
#1: If my brother could drive any luxury car it would be a what?
Lamborghini (#1), Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, ROLLS-ROYCE & Porsche
5th Grade Moms Pickups (B&L): Lotus (A: Bentley & Lexus)
#2: I’ve never seen my what but I know it’s in my body?
Heart (#1), lungs, liver, brain, kidney, small intestine & spleen (ACED BY JENNIFER)

R3:
#1: If you’re at a wedding you’re going to hear what?
Bells, vows (#1), crying, “Wedding March” & congratulations
Schwartz Family Pickups (CG & S): Singing (A: Clinking glasses & speeches)
#2: The most underrated OSCAR category’s Best what?
Supporting Actor (#1)– NO MORE (Missed: Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, Animated Feature, Cinematography, Visual Effects & Original Song)

BR:
#1: Wow! That gingerbread house’s nicer than my real house, It has a what?
Chimney
#2: If you love Bill Murray you probably love the movie what?
“Groundhog Day” & “Ghostbusters”
#3: If you have a big family you go through what quicker than a single person does?
Toilet paper– OUT (A: Bread & detergent)
#4: A fictional character known for being smart is who?
Sherlock Holmes, Hermione Granger (A: Sheldon Cooper & Lisa Simpson)

“America Says” 12/15/22

Stargazers: Lizet, Stephania, Keki & Kiara
Fisch Family: Melissa, Carrie (sister), Joana (sister) & Alan (dad)

R1:
#1: The beach’s always a fun time until you get sand in your what?
Shoes, bathing suit, butt (#1) & hair
Fisch Family Pickups (M, E & F): Food, eyes & mouth
#2: When Scarface got back from the pet store he said “Say hello to my little…” what?
Cat, dog (#1), hamster & snake
Stargazers Pickups (GP, P & R): Guinea pig, rabbit & parrot

R2:
#1: Oops! My dad forgot my mom’s birthstone so he guessed & bought a what?
Ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond (#1), topaz, opal & pearl
#2: After I brush my teeth in the morning I what?
Go to work, get dressed & brush my hair
Stargazers Pickups (#1’s F; also unsaid are UM, POM & S): Put on makeup, floss, shower & under mined

R3:
#1: A doctor that everyone has heard of is Doctor who?
Oz (#1), Seuss & Dolittle
Fisch Family Pickups (Z, 2 P’s & R): Ruth, Phil, Zhivago & Pickle (A: Pepper)
#2: Sometimes I wish I was a cowboy because they always have a cool what?
Hat (#1), boots, accent, horse– OUT (Missed: Belt buckle, attitude & nickname)

BR:
#1: Everything’s paperless now. Even what tickets are digital?
Theatre
#2: What’s something that can bounce?
Ball & check
#3: A word that often follows “hot” is what?
BLANK (A: Pocket & shot)
#4: Watch out! Don’t trip on that what?
Curb, cord (A: Rock & tree root)

“America Says” 12/14/22

Final Redemption Game of S5: Cousins Crew v. Ministry Men

R1:
#1: If you’re married you probably know your spouse’s favorite what?
Food (#1), movie, color, TV show & sports team
MM Pickups (D&S): Song & drink
#2: On a college campus people often meet up at the what?
Library, cafeteria (#1), quad, dorm, gym & student unions
CC Pickup (S): School (A: Stadium)

R2:
#1: In an orchestra the what is an instrument that rarely gets a solo?
Triangle, tuba (#1), French horn & bassoon
MM Pickups (P, C & O): Oboe, clarinet (A: Piccolo & cymbal)
#2: When we were at a what I caught my cousin trying to watch the game?
Party, bar, wedding (#1) & restaurant
CC Pickups (F, C & B): Funeral, concert & ballet

R3:
#1: When I think of something purple what comes to mind?
Barney, eggplants (#1), grapes & Prince
MM Pickups (G, B & L): Lilacs (A: Grimace, bruises & lilacs)
#2: A giant balloon character seen at a parade is who?
Snoopy (#1)– OUT AGAIN (Missed: Woody Woodpecker, Bullwinkle, “SpongeBob”, GARFIELD, “Underdog” & Pikachu)

BR:
#1: Someday I’m going to build myself a huge castle complete w/ a what?
Moat
#2: Darth Vader buys everything in black, even his what?
Underwear & socks
#3: When I go to an amusement park I put what in my fanny pack?
Money, sunscreen & phone
#4: Vegetarians rejoice! The grocery store has a meatless what?
Burger, hot dog, bacon & turkey- REDEEMED

“America Says” 12/13/22

International Travelers (S.D.): Matt, Charlotte (Matt’s wife), Rob & Laura (Rob’s fiance)
School Faculty (Port of Los Angeles High School): Pam (activities director), Lauren (daughter & 9th grade English teacher), June (coworker & world history teacher for sophomores) & Tim (coworker & dean of discipline)

R1:
#1: I’m trying to eat more fruit so I’m ordering a what margarita?
Strawberry (#1), peach, mango, apple, raspberry, watermelon & pineapple
#2: We went to the what during off hours so we could be the only ones there?
Zoo, bar, mall, amusement park, museum, movie theater (#1) & restaurant

R2:
#1: The movie “JAWS” makes me think of what?
Sharks (#1), boats & teeth
SF Pickups (RD, SS, S & B): Beach, sunscreen (A: Richard Dreyfuss, Steven Spielberg & Summer)
#2: Growing up our family shopped at department stores like what?
Sears (#1), Montgomery Ward, JC Penney, Kmart, macy’s & Woolworth
IT Pickup (K): KOHL’S

R3:
#1: My hippy dippy psychic aunt’s opening a store to sell what?
Art, crystals (#1), incense, candles & tie-dyed shirts
IT Pickups (DC & TC): Tarot cards & diamond candles (A: Dream catchers)
#2: The most Las Vegas-y thing about Las Vegas is the what?
Casinos (#1), lights, shows, Elvises– OUT (Missed: Welcome sign, buffets & chapels)

BR:
#1: My dog thinks he’s a cat! He keeps what?
Meowing
#2: When I think of the solar system the 1st thing that comes to mind is what?
Sun & Earth
#3: What’s a sport that requires good aim?
Baseball, golf & basketball
#4: I wasn’t using it anymore so I finally got rid of my old what?
TV, car– OUT (A: Phone & computer)

“America Says” 12/12/22

Tailgaters (mostly for baseball): Yvonne, Justin (Yvonne’s hubby), Bryan & Ralph (Bryan’s hubby)
Overachievers: Myles (who works in nonprofit advocacy), Audrey (Myles’ partner who works w/ lots of creatives), Erica (has competitive sports background) & Kathie (housemate who likes to teach people how to make coffee & has competed in coffee competitions)

R1:
#1: Uh oh! “GODZILLA” showed up in Europe! Last I heard the city of where was his new stomping ground?
Paris (#1), Amsterdam, London, Rome & Prague
Overachievers Pickups (V&B): Berlin & Venice
#2: When I get in the shower the 1st thing I grab’s my what?
Soap (#1), shampoo, razor, washcloth & loofah
Tailgaters Pickups (FC & SC): Shower caddie (A: Face cleanser & shaving cream)

R2:
#1: There’s a lot of strategy involved in a game of what?
Chess (#1), MONOPOLY, SCRABBLE & GO
Overachievers Pickups (B, C & R): Backgammon (A: BATTLESHIP, Cataan & Risk)
#2: My favorite elective class in high school was what?
Home economics (#1), art & shop
Tailgaters Pickups (CW, O, T & C): Choir, theatre, overachieving (A: Creative writing & orchestra)

R3:
#1: I really hope fashion trends like what make a comeback?
Bell-bottoms (#1), tie-dye & acid-washed jeans
Overachievers Pickups (SP, L, HP & C): Hot pants, chucks (A: Shoulder pads, legwarmers & clogs)
#2: You always see what when you walk by a construction site?
Workers (#1), crane, hard hats & scaffolding
Tailgaters Pickup to Decide Game (B, C & D): Coffee (Missed: Bricks, cones & dirt)

BR:
#1: What can be red or white?
Wine
#2: When I was a kid my mom would say she’d pull the car over if we didn’t stop doing what?
Fighting– OUT (A: Complaining)
#3: If I see what word in an email’s subject line I’ll definitely open it?
Free, urgent & congratulations
#4: A fictional character who was good at archery was who?
Robin Hood, Katniss Everdeen (A: Merida & Hawkeye)

“America Says” 12/9/22

African Queens (orig. from Sudan): Sadeem, Azza (cousin), Hiba (cousin) & Laila
Community Theatre Friends: Christa, Dynell, Lyndie & Greg

R1:
#1: If I had to pick 1 “LOONEY TUNES” character to sit next to on a long flight I’d pick who?
Bugs Bunny (#1) & Daffy Duck
CTF Pickups (MtM, TB, PP, S & G): Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian, Sylvester, Tweety Bird & Granny
#2: Maybe don’t wear sweatpants if you’re going to a what?
Wedding (#1), party, funeral & date
AQ Pickups (JI, R & B): Beach, restaurant & job interview

R2:
#1: In a small town everyone goes to the same what?
Grocery store, church (#1), bank & bar
CTF Pickups (GS, HS & S): Hair salon, gas station & school
#2: My spouse’s going to put our entire tax refund towards what?
Vacation, new car & home repair
AQ Pickups (#1’s S; others are R, C & B): Retirement, children (A: Savings, clothes & bills)

R3:
#1: When I see “micro” I think of micro what?
Wave (#1), chip, phone & manage
AQ Pickups (B & 2 S’s): Soft, small (A: Brewery & scope)
#2: The most famous “As seen on TV” product’s the what?
NOTHING (#1 stumper: Chia Pet/Also: George Foreman Grill, Pocket Fisherman, Thighmaster, Shamwow, Clapper & Snuggie)

BR:
#1: If you’re planning a romantic dinner make sure you have what?
Candles
#2: Some folks can’t help yelling at their TV while watching what?
Sports & game shows
#3: My grandpa’s too friendly. He loves showing strangers pictures of his what?
Grandkids, dog– OUT (A: Garden)
#4: You’ll find a lot of what in a doctor’s waiting room?
Magazines, patients, chairs (A: Pamphlets)

“America Says” 12/8/22

Archery Pals: Lucinda, Vanessa, Michael & Ken
Seifens: Susan, Matt (hubby of 26yrs who formerly played baseball), Trevor & Kyle

R1:
#1: What’s a fairy tale that teaches a good lesson?
Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel (#1) & Little Red Riding Hood
Seifens Pickups (TatH, TLP, UD & G): Tortoise and the Hare (Turtle and the Hare was actually said), “Underdog” (A: Three Little Pigs, Ugly Duckling & Goldilocks)
#2: My spouse & I are going to Paris! To fit in we should learn how to say what in French?
Hello (#1), yes, bathroom, thank you, please & how much
AP Pickup (H): Help

R2:
#1: What’s a sign often found in a department store?
Exit, dressing room, restroom, sale (#1) & juniors
Seifens Pickups (H&L): Housewares & lingerie (A: Ladies)
#2: It would be so cool to see a what while SCUBA diving?
Dolphin (#1), shark, jellyfish, whale, octopus & manatee
AP Pickup (S): Shipwreck

R3:
#1: What a world! I can control my what w/ my phone?
Lights (#1), TV & garage door
AP Pickups (T, S, M & L): Thermostat, security (A: Sprinklers, microwave & locks)
#2: It’s dizzying when you think of how a what goes round & round?
Ferris wheel, carousel (#1), dryer & OUT (Missed: Hula hoop, windmill, planet & top)

BR:
#1: In Little League there’s always 1 pitcher w/ a what ball you gotta watch out for?
Fast
#2: We can  learn a lot from animals. The what teaches us to take life slowly?
Turtle & sloth
#3: That was lucky! I dropped my what but it didn’t break?
Phone, egg– OUT (A: Glass)
#4: For my birthday I got a what w/ a hilarious saying on it?
Card, cake (A: Shirt & mug)

“America Says” 12/7/22

Sailors: Christine, Terry (hubby for about 27yrs), Katie & Doug
Escutia Family: Claudia, Alberto, Monica & Anthony

R1:
#1: During the holidays it’s fun to make cookies shaped like what?
Wreaths, gingerbread men, reindeer, stars, trees, Santa (#1) & bells
#2: The last wedding I attended had the most beautiful what?
Bride (#1), flowers, music, centerpieces, cake & dresses
Sailors Pickup (V): Veil (A: View)

R2:
#1: At our family reunions we always play what?
Horseshoes & musical chairs
Escutia Family Pickups (#1’s C; there’s also CH, a V, an S & a B): Cards (#1), soccer (A: Volleyball, corn hole, SCRABBLE & BINGO)
#2: What flag has red on it?
American (#1), Canadian, Italian & Chinese
Sailors Pickups (J, P & S): Japanese, Swiss & Polish

R3:
#1: Before your kids head off to college they should know how to what?
Read, drive, do laundry, make friends & cook (#1)
Escutia Family Pickups (MTT & B): Budget & making the team (A: Manage their time)
#2: When I think of “SCOOBY-DOO” I think of what?
Snacks, The Mystery Machine, Shaggy, Velma, dogs– OUT (Missed: Cartoons & ghosts)

BR:
#1: Rocky Balboa was too tired to run up the stairs so he took the what?
Escalator
#2: My favorite famous Kevin is who?
Bacon & Hart
#3: You might see someone in a what booth?
Photo, phone– OUT (A: Voting)
#4: My uncle just took a wine class. Now he won’t stop using words like what?
Bouquet, body (A: Decant & dry)

“America Says” 12/6/22

Spiritual Squad: Misty (tarot card reader), Rashaad (roommate), Amanda (roommate) & Jessie
Social Workers (70+yrs among these 4): Stacy, Heather, Laura & Krista

R1:
#1: Even though it might kind of messy I’d love to have a what as a pet?
Pig (#1), rabbit, parrot & monkey
SW Pickups (C, F & H): Ferret, horse & chinchilla (A: Chicken)
#2: The best “STAR WARS” character of all time’s who?
Chewbacca (#1), Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Han Solo

R2:
#1: My mom’s always losing her what?
Keys (#1), ring & mind
SW Pickups (TR, 2 P’s & G): Patience, TV remote, gifts (A: Glasses & phone)
#2: I loved riding my bike to the what when I was younger?
Park (#1), store, library, school & swimming pool
SS Pickups (BA & A): Arcade & bowling alley

R3:
#1: It could hurt if you sat on a what?
Tack (#1), cactus & fence
SS Pickups (BoN, P, N & L): Needle, bed of nails, porcupine & lie (A: LEGO)
#2: Folks who work as a what are often asked for free advice?
Doctor (#1), therapist, hairdresser, bartender, teacher & OUT (A: Accountant & lawyer)

BR:
#1: If you don’t want to get candy at the movie theatre you can always snack on what?
Popcorn
#2: Sometimes when it’s just me at home I like to turn up the what?
Music & heat
#3: The most exhilarating Olympic Winter sport’s what?
Skiing, luge & speed skating
#4: And the rose goes to…my favorite reality show host- who?
MISS ALL OF ‘EM (A: Jeff Probst, RuPaul, Julie Chen & Phil Keoghan)

“America Says” 12/5/22

Frisbee Team (Los Angeles Aviators): Sonja (GM), Mitchell, Xavier (owner) & Weaver
Moore Family: Helen, Bob (Helen’s hubby of 37yrs), Katie (daughter) & Michael (son-in-law)

R1:
#1: Now that they’ve watched “Peter Pan” my kids won’t stop talking about what?
Wendy, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, Neverland, flying (#1) & crocodiles
Moore Family Pickup (PD): Pixie dust
#2: You can only ride a what so long before needing a break?
Bike (#1), motorcycle, jet ski, horse & roller coaster
FT Pickups (MB & FW): Four wheeler (A: Mechanical bull & Ferris wheel)

R2:
#1: When I’m in the moo-d for beef I eat a what?
Filet Mignon, hamburger (#1), prime rib, t-bone & roast
Moore Family Pickups (BS & B): Brisket (A: BBQ sandwich & burrito)
#2: It’s probably not a good idea to try lifting a what all by yourself?
Refrigerator, washing machine, car, piano & couch (#1)
FT Pickups (T&S): Table & sink (A: Safe)

R3:
#1: I wrap gifts using the funny pages so don’t be surprised to see what on your present?
Calvin and Hobbes, Family Circus, Dennis the Menace, GARFIELD (#1) & Beetle Bailey
Moore Family Pickups (P&B): PEANUTS & Blondie
#2: You can’t get into the bar w/ your what card?
Library (#1), Social Security, credit & insurance
FT Pickup to W or L (B, S & C): Business (Didn’t need: Student & COSTCO)

BR:
#1: Make yourself at home! Take off your what?
Shoes
#2: A good tree house should have a what?
Ladder & view
#3: When I think of a big U.S. state I think of what?
Alaska, Texas & Montana
#4: Not so fast! Who’s best known for their running?
Usain Bolt, Carl Lewis, Forrest Gump & Jesse Owens