Editorial
Front Page - Friday, February 11, 2011
Brainbuster — Make your brain tingle!
Kay Bona
Valentine’s Day is almost here! How much do you know about Roses?
1. When you first start dating someone and they give you a bouquet of yellow roses, what are they trying to tell you? I think you are cute; I want to borrow your car; will you go out with me; I am falling in love with you.
2. This color of rose has many meanings like appreciation, admiration and gentleness. Which color rose is this one? Dark red; Yellow; Coral; Pink
3. Who sang the song “Desert Rose”? Elvis Presley; Robbie Williams; Tommy Sands; Sting.
4. If you wanted to express gratitude to someone, which color rose would you present to them? Light pink; Dark pink; Orange; Blue
5. My son met a young girl, and fell in “love at first sight.” What color should he send to her? Red rosebud; Cream; Peach; Lavender
6. Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana and other well-known women probably received red roses constantly. What feeling is shown, when you give someone a red rose? Blondes have more fun; You make me happy; I love you; I am attracted to you.
7. What year was the Rose Bowl stadium built? 1919; 1920; 1923; 1925.
8. Which one of the Golden Girls is adopted? Dorothy; Sophia; Blanche; Rose.
9. In 1978, Pete Rose collected his 3,000th base hit. Which pitcher gave it up? Steve Rogers; Burt Hooton; Ferguson Jenkins; Steve Carlton
10. “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” is a 2005 movie based on a true story. Who played the title character, Emily Rose? Jennifer Carpenter; Amanda Byrnes; Winona Ryder; Linda Blair.
ANSWERS
1. Yellow roses with red tips on them show a warm friendship with a feeling of falling in love. When someone gives you such a bouquet, they are saying, “I am falling in love with you.” 2. Pink roses convey the emotions of appreciation, grace, admiration, perfect happiness, gentleness, and to say, “thank you” or “please believe me.” Generally, pink is a great choice at the beginning of a relationship to show you admire the person. Pink roses are a symbol of elegance also. If you want to covey a gentle image, pink roses are the right choice. 3. Sting from the Album “Brand New Day” released in 1999. 4. Dark pink is the symbol of appreciation, a feeling of gratitude or to simply say, “Thank you.” 5. Lavender is so pretty and shows the feelings of love at first sight. Enchantment is presented through the unique beauty and softness of a lavender rose as well. Did you know that a rose without thorns also implies love at first sight? 6. Red roses are the symbol of love and beauty. They represent courage, respect, romance, congratulations, sincere love, and passion. The red rose is the most purchased rose, as a gift, and most often used to say, “I love you.” 7. 1923. 8. Rose. 9. Steve Rogers. A single on May 5,1978 against the Expos, gave baseball a bite of history. 10. Jennifer offered an intense and haunting portrayal of young Emily Rose. She can also be seen in the Wayan brothers’ film “White Chicks.” Laura Linney, who played Erin Bruner in the movie, said she suggested Jennifer because they’d done a play together, “The Crucible”, along side Liam Neeson. Linda Blair played the possessed child Regan in “The Exorcist.”
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