Eh...boo boo

[MDS]

Ok, this is just plain goofy but I've been drinking beer....

I've found that our membership includes a wide array of people with interest in and knowledge of a wide variety of subjects. In addition, I occasionally see references that I identify with that gives me an idea of the person's age.

So...who here can tell me where the phrase 'I'm smarter than the average bear...eh, boo boo' comes from?

 

[mike c]

yogi bear cartoon

 

[MDS]

Wow...first reply and we have a winner.

Anytime I'm feeling full of myself (which is usually only after I've had more than a few beers), I like to think of that.

 

[avaserfi]

Whats the next question? I love that show when I was little. Also, it is nice that there are so many ages/interests represented here, it certainly makes the steamvent a far more interesting place for example: I never expected my food thread to end up getting so many recipes traded!

 

[Davemcc]

What brand of beer is served at the MDS Bar and Grill?

 

[MDS]

Mostly Miller Lite but sometimes Shiner Bock.

 

[Davemcc]

I had to look up the Shiner. It appears to have quite the pedigree.

 

[stratman]

That was easy MDS, reachback into the Warner Brothers' bag and you can find so great ones.

 

[majorloser]

Actually it was Hanna-Barbera Productions.
Yogi Bear was part of the Huckleberry Hound Show before he got his own show.

 

[stratman]

Boomerang has them all, love that channel.

 

[Geno]

OK, kids, what show featured Chief Thunderthud and Phineas T. Bluster?

 

[MDS]

OK, kids, what show featured Chief Thunderthud and Phineas T. Bluster?

No idea. I'll have to google that and see if it jogs my memory (doubt it). Gee, and I thought Hong Kong Phooey was obscure.

 

[avaserfi]

OK, kids, what show featured Chief Thunderthud and Phineas T. Bluster?

Wasn't that the Howdy Doody Show? Not 100%, but that is my best guess!

 

[stratman]

No idea. I'll have to google that and see if it jogs my memory (doubt it). Gee, and I thought Hong Kong Phooey was obscure.

Hong Kong Phooey was great, it started back when the kung fu craze went throught he roof, remember "Everybody Wants Kung Fu Dancing?" Enter the Dragon and Kung Fu where the top movie and tv show back when I was in junior high (middle school now.)

 

[Pheaton]

Hi,
In my opinion this is the greatest cartoon opening theme ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJV4KqK0LpY

Just try to keep it out of your head the rest of the day.

Pheaton

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Wow...first reply and we have a winner.

Anytime I'm feeling full of myself (which is usually only after I've had more than a few beers), I like to think of that.

I have been gradually cutting down on beer. My maximum in a given day is now 3 (and that is 3 wimpy 3.2% beers, not the stronger stuff they sell in Texas.)

 

[Geno]

Wasn't that the Howdy Doody Show? Not 100%, but that is my best guess!

You are correct, sir. I know I'm probably older than most here, but this was the first TV show I ever saw (early 50s) If you remember Capt. Kangaroo, his first gig was as Claribell the clown on this show. Also, Chief Thunderthud was the originator of the expletive "Cowabonga", in case any of you thought Bart Simpson came up with it.
This makes me older than hi-fi...

 

[majorloser]

Hi,
In my opinion this is the greatest cartoon opening theme ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJV4KqK0LpY

Just try to keep it out of your head the rest of the day.

Pheaton

I'd vote for this tune:

 

[MDS]

I remember Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Green Jeans (I think that was his name).

 

[Pheaton]

Hi,
This one was a close second for "best opening theme"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_-u9sxYZM

Always loved the trombone in this one. Wanted to get the music to it back when I played, but I never did.

Pheaton