Who Or What Is Mr. Bojangles?

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    Where did Mr. Bojangles ORIGINALLY come from?

    • A rap song from the 2000's
    • A fast food restaurant
    • A song originally written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968
    • A song written by Sammy Davis Jr.
    • A movie about a serial killer
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Do you know if Mr. Bojangles is a person, place or thing? What do you know about the origin? Take this quiz and find out what you REALLY know about Mr. Bojangles, and no, we're not talking about food!

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  • 2. 
    What inspired Mr. Bojangles and how did this come about? - ProProfs

    What inspired Mr. Bojangles and how did this come about?

    • The Ying-Yang twins came up with this song after eating at Bojangles one night

    • This was the songwriter's nickname

    • The fast food restaurant

    • The songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail

    • Famous stage and movie personality Bill "Bojangles" Robinson

    Correct Answer
    A. The songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that the songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail. This suggests that the inspiration for the song "Mr. Bojangles" came from a personal experience the songwriter had while being incarcerated.

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  • 3. 
    Besides Jerry Jeff Walker, which other artist/band that performed this song, reached the charts? - ProProfs

    Besides Jerry Jeff Walker, which other artist/band that performed this song, reached the charts?

    • Bobby Cole

    • JJ Cale

    • Dennis Brown

    • Garth Brooks

    • The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    Correct Answer
    A. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
    Explanation
    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is the correct answer because they also reached the charts with their performance of the song, besides Jerry Jeff Walker.

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  • 4. 
    Jerry Jeff Walker met the real Mr. Bojangles in jail in 68'. What was his (Mr. Bojangles) occupation before coming into jail? - ProProfs

    Jerry Jeff Walker met the real Mr. Bojangles in jail in 68'. What was his (Mr. Bojangles) occupation before coming into jail?

    • He was homeless with no job

    • He was a janitor

    • He was also a singer/songwriter

    • He was a dentist

    • He was a police officer

    Correct Answer
    A. He was homeless with no job
  • 5. 
    Why did this homeless man who inspired this song call himself Mr. Bojangles? - ProProfs

    Why did this homeless man who inspired this song call himself Mr. Bojangles?

    • He was drunk one night and just started calling himself that

    • He was hiding from the police

    • He loved their food

    • His last name sounded like Bojangles

    • He almost died from food poisoning from the restaurant

    Correct Answer
    A. He was hiding from the police
    Explanation
    The homeless man who inspired the song called himself Mr. Bojangles because he was hiding from the police. This suggests that he adopted the name as a way to conceal his true identity and avoid being caught by law enforcement.

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  • 6. 
    Which comedic show did this song appear on? - ProProfs

    Which comedic show did this song appear on?

    • Mike and Molly

    • Meet the Browns

    • American Dad

    • The Simpsons

    • Family Guy

    Correct Answer
    A. The Simpsons
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Simpsons because this long-running animated sitcom has featured numerous comedic songs throughout its many seasons. The show is known for its satirical humor and musical elements, often incorporating catchy tunes into its episodes. The Simpsons has become iconic for its cultural references, witty writing, and memorable characters, making it a beloved comedic show for audiences worldwide.

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  • 7. 
    Which three countries, besides the U.S., did Mr. Bojangles become very popular in? - ProProfs

    Which three countries, besides the U.S., did Mr. Bojangles become very popular in?

    • France and Italy

    • Canada and Netherlands

    • Netherlands and New Zealand

    • Canada and New Zealand

    • Africa and England

    Correct Answer
    A. Canada and Netherlands
    Explanation
    Mr. Bojangles became very popular in Canada and the Netherlands, besides the U.S. This implies that his fame extended beyond his home country to these two specific countries.

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  • 8. 
    What number was the song "Mr. Bojangles" on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart? - ProProfs

    What number was the song "Mr. Bojangles" on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart?

    • Two

    • Five

    • One

    • Eighteen

    • Nine

    Correct Answer
    A. Nine
    Explanation
    The song "Mr. Bojangles" was ranked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart.

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  • 9. 
    This song has been re-made by roughly how many bands/artists? - ProProfs

    This song has been re-made by roughly how many bands/artists?

    • 500

    • 20

    • 50

    • 100

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 50
    Explanation
    This song has been re-made by 50 bands/artists.

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  • 10. 
    Jim Carrey performed this song in what movie? - ProProfs

    Jim Carrey performed this song in what movie?

    • Copper Mountain

    • The Mask

    • Liar, Liar

    • Yes Man

    • Dumb and Dumber

    Correct Answer
    A. Copper Mountain

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