Quizmaster John James Maloney has another themed quiz for you today.
QUESTIONS
1 Arnold, Potsy, Richie, Joanie and Mr C were characters in what 1970s TV sitcom set in 1950s and 1960s Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
2 What is the joy-related name of a 2013 hit song from the movie Despicable Me by Pharrell Williams?
3 Harry Montague Hammond, an Aussie known professionally as Happy Hammond, was one of the first winners of this annual competition in 1959. What was it or what did he do?
4 In March, which Northern European country was rated the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row?
5 What animals were the subject of the 2006 animated film Happy Feet?
6 In what decade was the film Happy Gilmore released?
7 An old Australian phrase is Happy as who?
8 Which famous Indian anti-colonial nationalist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence, said Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony?
9 Complete the Australian iconic food’s advertising slogan We’re happy little…?
10 A Happy Meal comes from which fast food chain?
ANSWERS
1 Happy Days.
2 Happy.
3 He was an Australian comedian, radio host, children’s television show host and producer. His program The Happy Show, won a Logie Award in 1959 (the Logies’ first year) for Most Popular Children’s Show. Hammond won a Logie in 1962 for Outstanding Contributions to Children’s Entertainment.
4 Finland.
5 Penguins.
6 1990s (1996).
7 Happy as Larry (possibly a reference to Larry Foley, a boxing champ and publican in 1800s Sydney).
8 Mahatma Gandhi.
9 Happy little Vegemites.
10 McDonald’s.
Happiness is never having to eat chokos .
Remember if you want to be happy, be happy … it’s free.