How well do you know the trends and popular products of the ’50s?
Put yourself to the test and see how well you do!
Question 1 / 15
What are these popular 50s shoes called?

Cool!
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Question 2 / 15
These are not real cigars and they grew in popularity in the 1950s. What are they called?

Brilliant!
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Question 3 / 15
What is this popular cap worn by Fess Parker in his TV show role of Daniel Boone?

Hooray!
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Question 4 / 15
This 50s fad became a fascinating hit with kids.

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Question 5 / 15
Blackjack Chewing Gum was a booming fad in the 50s. What was the flavor?

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Question 6 / 15
The DA was the haircut of choice for the "cool" guys in the 50s. Formed by combing the hair back on the sides of the head, and delighted in slicking the hair back with a little brylcream and a plastic comb. The βcool guysβ were called?

Way to go!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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Question 7 / 15
These famous toys blew up as a fad, and came from the Hawaiian dance its users seemed to imitate. What was it called?

Marvelous!
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Question 8 / 15
These little candy dispensers became pocket sized and extremely popular in the 50s, often with their tops adorned with favorite cartoon characters like Popeye and Mickey Mouse.

That's great!
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Question 9 / 15
What was this popular 50s skirt called?

Sweet!
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Question 10 / 15
Girls would wear their boyfriendβs jackets and sweaters, to show everyone they were dating a jock. What were these jackets called?

Excellent!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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Question 11 / 15
These establishments exploded as a fad in the 50s. What were they?

Perfect!
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Question 12 / 15
What 50s fad are these folks playing with?

Nice job!
I'm afraid that wasn't it.
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Question 13 / 15
Legend states this tradition started on the night of March 21st 1952 at the University of Michigan. Approximately 600 male students stormed a women's dormitory and confiscated underwear. What is the name of this rumored event?

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Question 14 / 15
Worried about competition from the newly launched TV, movie executives took a gamble and re-invested in this movie technology. What is it?

Right on!
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Question 15 / 15
College students love to do this in the 1950s. What is it called?

Hooray!
I'm afraid that wasn't it.
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