Do You Know Who Spuds MacKenzie Is?

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Do You Know Who Spuds Mackenzie Is? - Quiz

Are you aware of Spuds MacKenzie? Do you know who he advertises for? What type of animal is he? Take this quiz and find out how much you really know about this entertaining dog!

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1.

Spuds was the fictional character used to advertise what in the 1980's?
- A.
  
  K-Mart
- B.
  
  Hardee's
- C.
  
  Bud Light
- D.
  
  Marlboro's
- E.
  
  Totino's
Correct Answer
C. Bud Light

Explanation
In the 1980s, Bud Light used the fictional character Spuds to advertise their beer. Spuds was a popular mascot known for his party-loving and fun personality, which resonated well with the target audience. The commercials featuring Spuds became iconic and helped to increase the popularity and sales of Bud Light during that time period.

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2.

Where was the dog first seen?
- A.
  
  Super Bowl 1982
- B.
  
  Baseball game in the 80s
- C.
  
  All-Star Basketball Game in 1980
- D.
  
  Bud Light Super Bowl XI
- E.
  
  Bud Light Super Bowl XXI
Correct Answer
E. Bud Light Super Bowl XXI

Explanation
The dog was first seen at Bud Light Super Bowl XXI.

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3.

What type of dog is Spuds?
- A.
  
  Poodle
- B.
  
  Bull Terrier
- C.
  
  Pit Bull
- D.
  
  Jack Russell
- E.
  
  Corgi
Correct Answer
B. Bull Terrier

Explanation
Spuds is a Bull Terrier.

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4.

Legal action was taken against Spuds in 1987 for what reason?
- A.
  
  He was dressed as Santa
- B.
  
  He was cursing
- C.
  
  He wasn't wearing clothes in an episode
- D.
  
  He made sexual remarks
- E.
  
  He lied about the products
Correct Answer
A. He was dressed as Santa

Explanation
In 1987, legal action was taken against Spuds for dressing up as Santa. It is likely that this action was taken because Spuds' portrayal of Santa in the episode was deemed inappropriate or offensive in some way. Dressing up as Santa may have violated copyright or trademark laws, or it could have been seen as a misrepresentation or mockery of the character. The legal action could have been initiated by the copyright or trademark holder, or by individuals or organizations who found the portrayal offensive.

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5.

Shortly after Spuds rose to fame, what did everyone shockingly realize?
- A.
  
  The creator of Spuds lost their mother due to alcohol
- B.
  
  Spuds was supposed to be in children's shows before advertising beer
- C.
  
  Spuds was named and modeled after a real dog who drank beer
- D.
  
  Spuds was a female and not a male as portrayed before
- E.
  
  Spuds had a very famous actor's voice
Correct Answer
D. Spuds was a female and not a male as portrayed before
6.

What was Spuds real name?
- A.
  
  Beau Lolly
- B.
  
  Beauregard Lollygags
- C.
  
  Beau-Beau
- D.
  
  Lollygags
- E.
  
  Lolly Beau
Correct Answer
B. Beauregard Lollygags

Explanation
The correct answer is Beauregard Lollygags. This can be inferred from the question asking for Spud's real name, and Beauregard Lollygags being the only option that includes the name "Lollygags".

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7.

Spuds was born in 1983 and passed away in what year?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  1997
- D.
  
  1999
- E.
  
  2002
Correct Answer
A. 2000

Explanation
Spuds was born in 1983 and passed away in the year 2000.

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8.

Where was Spuds from?
- A.
  
  Hawaii
- B.
  
  North Carolina
- C.
  
  Pennsylvania
- D.
  
  Illinois
- E.
  
  Rhode Island
Correct Answer
C. Pennsylvania

Explanation
Spuds was from Pennsylvania.

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9.

Spuds sold merchandise like t-shirts and what else?
- A.
  
  Jewelry
- B.
  
  Gift cards
- C.
  
  Books
- D.
  
  Pajamas
- E.
  
  Plush toys
Correct Answer
E. Plush toys

Explanation
Spuds sold merchandise like t-shirts and other items such as jewelry, gift cards, books, pajamas, and plush toys. The given answer, "Plush toys," is correct because it is one of the items that Spuds sold alongside t-shirts.

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10.

They retired Spuds in 89' due to what?
- A.
  
  People were upset with her because it was drawing children in so they petitioned to get her gone
- B.
  
  Her character was no longer appealing
- C.
  
  She got old
- D.
  
  She was overshadowing the product
- E.
  
  She got sick
Correct Answer
D. She was overshadowing the product

Explanation
The reason for retiring Spuds in 89' was that she was overshadowing the product. This suggests that Spuds, the character, was becoming more popular and attracting more attention than the actual product being advertised. As a result, the decision was made to retire Spuds in order to refocus the attention back onto the product itself.

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