How old is Batman?

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My kids and I were discussing our favorite Superheroes. There are a few that I like, but our discussion seemed to hover around Batman. I told them about the old TV series that kept me entertained as a child. “How old is Batman?” One of my boys asked.

A Google search told us that Batman was registered as a trademark on November 12, 1940…72 years ago today. Since that time many actors have portrayed Batman either on TV or the big screen. Test your knowledge with a little Batman Trivia.

1.      Who played Batman in the 1966 TV series?

2.      How many actors have played Batman since its inception in the 1940’s? Can you name them?

3.      Who played the role of Cat Woman in Batman Returns?

 

            a.      Halle Berry
            b.      Julia Roberts
            c.       Penelope Cruz
            d.      Michelle Pfeiffer
            e.      Drew Barrymore

4.      What is the Penguin’s weapon of choice?

a.      Ice

            b.      A whip
            c.       Acid spewing flowers
            d.      Umbrellas

5.      What are Batman’s super powers?

a.      He can fly

            b.      He can see in the dark
            c.       He doesn’t have any
            d.      His ability to heal rapidly from an injury
            e.      His high resistance to being injured

6.      Who looked after Bruce Wayne when his parents died?

a.      His grandparents

            b.      Nobody looked after him
            c.       His butler
            d.      His parents’ best friends
            e.      His maid

7.      Which of the following actors has never played a Batman villain?

a.      Jim Carrey

            b.      Uma Thurman
            c.       Robin Williams
            d.      Jack Nicholson

Check out a brief clip of the 1966 Batman TV series, then check your answers. The answers are not in the clip, but it’s a quick walk down memory lane for some. I told my kids it was a good way to see the use of onomatopoeia in action. The fight scenes included a lot of: Pow, Biff, oooof, whack…you get the idea.
 

 



Now check your answers

      1.      Adam West
      2.      Seven actors played Batman;
                  ·         Lewis G. Wilson
                  ·         Robert Lowrey
                  ·         Adam West
                  ·         Michael Keaton
                  ·         Val Kilmer
                  ·         George Clooney
                  ·         Christian Bale

3.      d - Michelle Pfeiffer

      4.      d - Umbrella’s
      5.      c - He doesn’t have any
      6.      c – His butler
      7.      c – Robin Williams

Did you have a favorite Superhero as a child?

What would you do if...you saw someone with a black eye?

Eye makeup can enhance your eyes, when applied correctly.
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Suppose you are sitting in a meeting at work and you look up and notice your co-worker's eye looks black. You are giving a report and stop talking mid-sentence. What do you do next?
 
It happened to me, only I was the person with the “black eye.” While my co-worker was talking, I was a little distracted and took a moment to clean my glasses. As I looked down to clean the lenses, my co-worker (who is male) said, “Is there something different about your eyes?
 
“No, I don’t think so,” I said.
 
“They look a little darker or something.”
 
“Maybe my eyeliner is smudged.”
 
“Oh, you’re wearing makeup. You don’t always wear makeup do you?”
 
“No, just sometimes.”

It became apparent that I had a little trouble with my eye makeup that day. I waited a couple of days before making another attempt at making my eyes stand out.

What would you do if you saw someone with dark circles around their eyes? Would you react differently based on how well you know the person?

 

The “Grammy” awards – What does it look like when kids bond with their grandma?

Spending time with Granny at a family reunion

I’m sure no one else has experienced this (wink, wink), but when my son visits with Granny or Grammy, he’s a totally different person. They have a special bond that connects them. As we parent through the Alphabet today, let’s explore the letter ‘b’ and that special “bond” between Grandma and grandchild.

When my mom gushes over my son, he softens. He greets her with a quiet wee baby voice,

“H-i-i- Granny.” She can get him to do a lot of things that he wouldn’t do at home. For this reason I think a Grammy Award should be established to recognize Grandma’s around the globe.

 Unlike the real Grammy that is presented for outstanding achievement in the music industry; this Grammy would recognize outstanding Grandmothers. When my son is with Granny, strange things begin to happen. I saw him rake leaves without any begging or prodding. He also helped her repair something that was broken.

 

The boys like spending time with Granny because they get to do things that they wouldn’t normally do at home. Eating out is at the top of their agenda and going shopping is next on the list. There’s no need to cringe or complain because this all a part of the bonding process.

 

My youngest son likes to spend time with Granny without his brother around. This gives him the opportunity to receive all of the attention. He becomes king of the TV remote control, eats all the snacks he wants and lounges around his castle without a care in the world.

 The toughest part of my sons bonding with Granny, is returning home. It’s like taking a trip to Disney World, then preparing for the trip home. He returns home excited and bearing gifts and recanting everything he did. He’s brought home a pair of the latest Nike socks for his brother or favorite candy for himself. Then it’s time to get back to a regular routine.

And the Grammy Award goes to…my mom. I don’t even try to top the experience the kid have with Granny. I embrace the fact that Granny time is a special time and I’m glad that they enjoy it. After all, I still have to fight my brother for my bonding time with Granny.

 

What does it look like when your child spends time with his grandparents?