MONDAY JULY 23rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: MOVIE MONDAY – Although it was never revealed, ZREK was the actual name of THIS fictional character. Who was it?
ANSWER: E.T. from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
FRIDAY JULY 19th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 53% of us say THIS person changed their life for the better. Who do you think it is?
ANSWER: A TEACHER
THURSDAY JULY 18th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 69% think it’s rude to do THIS as soon as the plane lands?
ANSWER: have a phone conversation
WEDNESDAY JULY 17th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: The average American will do this by the end of July. What is it?
Answer: Pay off holiday debt
TUESDAY JULY 16th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: According to the survey, 72% of respondents feel no summer meal is complete without this. Without what?
ANSWER: ICE CREAM!
MONDAY JULY 15th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: For the first time in five years, the value of THIS is down. CLUE: your kids won’t be happy with this devaluation. What is it?
ANSWER: lost tooth! Tooth Fairy is apparently having it’s own recession.
According to a 2024 Delta Dental survey, the average amount the tooth fairy pays for a lost tooth dropped 6% from $6.23 in 2022 to $5.84 in 2023, the first decline since 2018.
DC ON VACATION – BACK ON MONDAY JULY 15th
FRIDAY JULY 5th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 10% of us have at least one of THESE in our car. What is it?
Answer: A French fry
THURSDAY JULY 4th, 2024
No BRAINBUSTER. Happy Independence Day!
WEDNESDAY JULY 3rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 17% of people going to a 4th of July BBQ will be sure to bring their own WHAT? Bring what?
ANSWER: bring their OWN CHAIR
Some listener answers – Pat King says a FORK, Kona Dave says PEPTO BISMOL and Jeff from Waikoloa says HOT SAUCE..
TUESDAY JULY 2nd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: doing this didn’t take off in the United States until after World War Two, when soldiers came home and brought the habit with them. What was it?
ANSWER: BRUSHING YOUR TEETH
Although toothbrushes were available at the end of the 19th century, the practice did not become widespread until after the Second World War, when US soldiers continued the tooth brushing that had been required during their military service.
MONDAY JULY 1st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Every 98 seconds a new BLANK is created. A new what?
ANSWER: A word
According to one estimate, a new word is created every 98 minutes (approximately 14.7 new words per day) and hundreds of words are added to English dictionaries each year.
FRIDAY JUNE 28th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 24% of people are embarrassed to shop for this!
ANSWER: HEMORRHOID CREAM
THURSDAY JUNE 27th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A new survey asked people which places they think should be open 24/7, and more than half of us think supermarkets and pharmacies should be open all night. Third place? 19% think THIS BUSINESS should be open 24 hours?
ANSWER: DENTISTS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 26th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A survey shows that 80% of us were not allowed to do THIS in front of our parents while in high school. What is it?
Answer: Swear in front of our parents
TUESDAY JUNE 25th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Wisconsin is the only state in the country . . . and the only place outside of Switzerland . . . where you have to a license to do THIS?
ANSWER: make cheese
Wisconsin is the only state in the country, and the only place outside of Switzerland, where you can become a Master Cheesemaker. It’s also the only U.S. state that requires a license to make cheese.
MONDAY JUNE 24th, 2024
NO BRAINBUSTER
FRIDAY JUNE 21st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: More than 3 in 10 people wish they had the courage to get rid of this? Get rid of what?
ANSWER: their TV
THURSDAY JUNE 20th, 2024
NO BRAINBUSTER
WEDNESDAY JUNE 19th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Only 53 % of us had our own _______ when growing up. Had our own what?
Answer-BEDROOM
TUESDAY JUNE 18th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 56% of people polled said “insects” are the top thing keeping them from spending time in nature. The #2 thing holding them back was not being anywhere near this. Near what?
ANSWER: A BATHROOM
MONDAY JUNE 17th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: if you’re a commercial airline pilot, you’re not allowed to have one of these. It has to do with safety. (Has something to do with their oxygen masks)
ANSWER: a BEARD
Commercial airline pilots are not allowed to have beards, and some airlines require pilots to be clean-shaven. It has to do with safety. They need to ensure that crew members’ oxygen masks maintain a good seal in the event of an emergency, and facial hair can get in the way of that.
FRIDAY JUNE 14th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: according to a survey by RAC Insurance, 58% of us feel that our father is better at this than their mother. What is it?
ANSWER: parking
THURSDAY JUNE 13th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A Reddit thread recently asked how Gen-Z’rs can identify a millennial or older? They said it’s if they have a BLANK. A what?
ANSWER: A WALLET
Gen Z consumers mostly use digital wallets.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 12th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: a sociolinguist from Georgetown University says this one word is possibly the worst ONE WORD TEXT to get from anyone. What word is that?
ANSWER: “sure”
(top listener answers “K”, “fine” or “call”)
TUESDAY JUNE 11th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 36% of men have this kind of classic car on their bucket list?
ANSWER: a Mustang!
MONDAY JUNE 10th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: This is an item most of us keep in our junk drawer but experts say this lasts longer in the refrigerator. What lasts longer?
ANSWER: Rubber bands (top answers – batteries)
FRIDAY JUNE 7th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: In a recent survey, over 65% of people admitted they are afraid of THIS item in their home. What is it?
Answer: The garbage disposal
(top listener answers: ceiling fans, toasters, vacuums and curling irons)
THURSDAY JUNE 6th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: This is the #1 question parents say no to in summer. What is it?
Answer: “Can I stay up late?”
WEDNESDAY JUNE 5th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: what vegetables are toddlers most likely to eat?
ANSWER: potatoes
The vegetables toddlers are most likely to eat are potatoes, specifically French fries.
TUESDAY JUNE 4th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 23% of people in a new survey say this is the best non-breakfast food item to eat for breakfast?
ANSWER: Hotdogs
Top answer from listeners? PIZZA!
MONDAY JUNE 3rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A recent report from Dating.com found that half of all couples break up after doing this together?
ANSWER: Taking a trip together
FRIDAY MAY 31st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: June is the month of weddings and 60% of brides say they dread this the most about their wedding. What?
Answer: The best man’s speech
THURSDAY MAY 30th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 75% of people in a new survey say they like to do this before they go on vacation. Do what?
ANSWER: CLEAN the house
WEDNESDAY MAY 29th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: New survey shows that 8% of people like to sleep in a BLANK when relatives come to visit. Sleep in a what?
ANSWER: Sleep in a tent
TUESDAY MAY 28th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: according to a survey the most annoying thing about getting into your car after someone else used it is when they mess with the ______. Mess with the what?
ANSWER: Messing with the seat
MONDAY MAY 27th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 90% of this year’s college freshmen have never used one of these machines. Used what?
ANSWER: a typewriter
FRIDAY MAY 24th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 28% of people know someone who has done this while on vacation…what is it?
(CLUE: an entire movie was based on this experience)
ANSWER: left someone behind or forgot someone.
THURSDAY MAY 23rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: The longest one of these lasts 5 minutes and 33 seconds. What is it? (It’s in New Jersey)
ANSWER: a stop light
The longest traffic light at a regular intersection in America is in West Milford, New Jersey. It stays red for five minutes and 33 seconds.
WEDNESDAY MAY 22nd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: It now appears that 38% of these that could be found in 2013 are no longer in existence. What’s no longer around?
ANSWER: Websites!
Top answer from our listeners? PAYPHONES
TUESDAY MAY 21st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 39% of us feel it’s O.K. to steal a pen from here!-Where is it?
ANSWER: from a HOTEL
Top answer from our listeners? The BANK!
MONDAY MAY 20th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: On average you’ll get around 10 of these per year!-What is it?
ANSWER: Headaches
FRIDAY MAY 17th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A study found most of this is consumed between the hours of 9pm and 11pm. What is it?
Answer: Ice cream
THURSDAY MAY 16th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER” It can be embarrassing to be caught doing this, but 76% of people do it every day. What is it?
Answer: Sing in the car
WEDNESDAY MAY 15th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: when it comes to your phone, this doesn’t happen very often anymore, but it does still happen about 1.6% of the time.
ANSWER: You call a wrong number.
TUESDAY MAY 14th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 70% of people say they go cheap when buying this summertime item. What?
Answer: Sunglasses
MONDAY MAY 13th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A study of 2,000 people asked which rules are the most important to abide by when living in a household and 41% of people said it was THIS?
ANSWER: Not leaving wet towels laying on the floor
Top answer from our listeners? Don’t leave the toilet seat up!
FRIDAY MAY 10th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 30% of Moms end up always doing this chore because their spouse or kids claim they don’t have the skills- What is it?
ANSWER: IRONING
(Other answers – dishes, laundry, cooking)
THURSDAY MAY 9th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: According to a new Zillow survey, 44% of Americans would buy this from their childhood if cost wasn’t a problem. Buy what from their childhood?
ANSWER: their childhood HOME!
(Other answers – old car, toys, cartoon, knees)
WEDNESDAY MAY 8th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: In a survey, 21% of us say our favorite teacher taught this subject. What?
Answer: Music
TUESDAY MAY 7th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 4% of people have never had one of these. Never had a what?
ANSWER: a HEADACHE
Must be nice!
MONDAY MAY 6th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A new study in Japan found that watching THIS boosts our mental health and generally makes us happier?
ANSWER: watching sports
Researchers found watching sports, especially in large crowds, isn’t just entertaining, it fosters a sense of community and belonging.
FRIDAY MAY 3rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER The average American ignores THIS warning for approximately four months. What warning??
ANSWER: the “Check Engine” Light
THURSDAY MAY 2nd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: According to Yelp, searches for what “flavored” snacks rose 55% in 2022. What flavor suddenly got really popular?
ANSWER: pickle-flavored!
(Top answers – Li Hing Mui, pumpkin spice, bacon!)
WEDNESDAY MAY 1st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: What common clothing attachment got its name from the sound it makes when used?
THE ANSWER: Zipper
(Top answers – snaps, clasps, scrunchies)
TUESDAY APRIL 30th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: moms will say this 3 word sentence 122 times a year. What is it?
Answer: Clean your room
(Top answers – go to bed, clean your plate, do your homework)
MONDAY APRIL 29th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A poll of Adults revealed that the average person first picked a “favorite _____” around the age of 11 and has stuck with it ever since.
ANSWER: CANDY!
(Top answers – color, sports team, parent)
FRIDAY APRIL 26th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: according to a new survey, people think the perfect length for this is 92 minutes. Perfect time for what?
ANSWER: A MOVIE
According to this new survey, people think the perfect movie length is only 92 minutes.
THURSDAY APRIL 25th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: The average person owns six of these and didn’t pay for any of them. What is it?
ANSWER: COFFEE MUGS! (Top answers – ketchup packets, pens, beer coozies and Bic lighters)
WEDNESDAY APRIL 24th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month and experts are sharing the most common distractions behind the wheel.
According to this survey, released this week, the top distraction is when you start doing this. Doing what?
ANSWER: DAYDREAMING! Topping the list is daydreaming, checking your phone is second, followed by looking at something outside the car for too long.
TUESDAY APRIL 23rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: ladies, a new survey says you read and study this 45% longer than us men. What do you read and study more?
Answer: A Restaurant Menu!
MONDAY APRIL 22nd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: The longest one lasted 73 seconds and it’s a world record. What is it?
CLUE It’s something that everyone does – just not for that long
ANSWER: The longest burp ever recorded lasted 73 seconds! Rutt Mysterio achieved the record at the 13th annual Hard Rock Beer festival ‘Ruttosound’ competition, in Reggiolo, Italy, on June 16th 2009.
FRIDAY APRIL 19th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 48% of people who currently go to vinyl record stores don’t do this-What is it?
ANSWER: Don’t actually PLAY THE RECORD.
An ICM poll says 48% of people who bought vinyl last month have yet to play the record. Some 7% of those surveyed said they didn’t even own a turntable, while a further 41% said they have one but don’t use it.
THURSDAY APRIL 18th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 28% of people will attend one of these in the next month. CLUE: most likely on a Saturday morning
ANSWER: a garage sale
WEDNESDAY APRIL 17th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: On average, women spend $860 a year on this, while men only spend $370. What?
Answer: Their hair
TUESDAY APRIL 16th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A survey asked: “If you could hypnotize your spouse to do one thing, what would it be?” This was the number one answer.
ANSWER: Clean the house!
MONDAY APRIL 15th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 80% of people who have one of these in their home never use it. What?
Answer: A piano
FRIDAY APRIL 12th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 39% of people say they take THIS with them wherever they go. What is it?
ANSWER: Water
THURSDAY APRIL 11th, 2024
TODAY’S BRAINBUSTER: Fifty years ago this was something that dads did almost exclusively but nowadays mom is more than 3 times more likely to do it. Do what?
ANSWER: Take pictures!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A recent survey revealed that 40% of men say it doesn’t matter if it’s raining or snowing, they’re going to do THIS anyways. Do what?
ANSWER: GRILL
TUESDAY APRIL 9th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: For some reason, this item is given as a gift more often than it is purchased for ourselves?
ANSWER: A Blender!
MONDAY APRIL 8th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 41% of people own two of these. Two what??
ANSWER: Phones… (we thought it was either a CAR or TV)
FRIDAY APRIL 5th, 2024
TODAY’S BRAINBUSTER: 4% of employees in the U.S. say they NEVER do this at work. What?
ANSWER: LAUGH….
THURSDAY APRIL 4th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: new research finds 46% of U.S. workers admit to doing this on the job at least a few times a year, while one in three do it every week.
ANSWER: take a NAP
The research from Sleep Doctor finds 46% of U.S. workers admit to snoozing on the job at least a few times a year, while one in three nap at work every week.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 3rd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: “Study Finds” pulled together a list of what travel publications consider the most overrated vacation spots in the Nation. What, according to this study, is the most overrated travel destination?
(clue: it’s on the MAINLAND)
ANSWER: MOUNT RUSHMORE
- Mount Rushmore. “Thrillist” says that only visiting this South Dakota landmark is boring, making it part of a trip including Badlands National Park, the Custer Wildlife Loop, or Sylvan Lake makes it worthwhile.
- Las Vegas. The city definitely has plenty to do for adults, but may be overwhelming. When it comes to families, though, “Finance Buzz” suggests that it will be a hard pass.
- Plymouth Rock. The Massachusetts historic spot is literally a rock in sand. “The Getaway” says this is an underwhelming place to visit, but it may be better as part of an historical landmark trip.
- Times Square. This hot spot in New York City has been ranked overrated by many and underrated by some. “Tourism Review” points out that the first glimpse of the busiest intersection of the Big Apple is cool at first then it isn’t. Part of the problem is the large crowds and the overpriced restaurants and shops.
- Lombard Street in San Francisco. The street is world famous for its eight hairpin turns and being in so many TV shows and movies. The “Thrillist” points out that the famous road sees up to 350 cars per minute, which means gridlock. And who wants that on vacation? If you just want pictures, go early in the day. LINK
TUESDAY APRIL 2nd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Houzz’s 2024 Houzz & Home Study has surveyed more than 32-thousand people including nearly 18-thousand renovating homeowners, and found THIS is the most commonly renovated room in the house? What room is it?
ANSWER: the KITCHEN!
Kitchens continue to be the most commonly renovated room (29%), followed by guest bathrooms (27%) and primary bathrooms (25%).
MONDAY APRIL 1st, 2024
POST EASTER BRAINBUSTER: 46% of us think the Easter Bunny should give out _______?
ANSWER: MONEY! Just like the Tooth Fairy does.
FRIDAY MARCH 29th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: if you’re average, you’ll have 24.5 of these in your lifetime?
Answer: Pets
THURSDAY MARCH 28th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Apparently this beverage tastes better when you drink it from an orange cup. What tastes better?
ANSWER: Hot chocolate
When it comes to hot chocolate, the color orange (specifically, creamsicle) is the best color mug or cup to drink from. Who knew?
WEDNESDAY MARCH 27th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Even though it’s not a living thing, 51% of Americans consider this to be a “part of the family”. Their what?
ANSWER: THEIR CAR
It turns out, a lot of Americans are really attached to theirs, so much so that 51% consider it to be “part of the family,” new research reveals.
TUESDAY MARCH 26th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 30% of people who have one of these in their home, don’t know where it is. What is it?
ANSWER a fire extinguisher
MONDAY MARCH 25th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 96% of us say we have no patience for listening to this. To what?
ANSWER: a VOICE MAIL
FRIDAY MARCH 22nd, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 77% of adults say they should always be allowed to do THIS when they dine out. What is THIS?
ANSWER: Order off the kid’s menu
THURSDAY MARCH 21st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: according to a new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, they admit to forgetting to do this FIVE times a week. Forget to do what?
ANSWER: forgetting to BRUSH THEIR TEETH
The toothbrush isn’t the only thing they’re neglecting, they also admit to skipping the floss and mouthwash four times each week. Eww!
WEDNESDAY MARCH 20th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: 33% of Americans will do THIS in the next 24 hours.
ANSWER: Fill out a NCAA bracket. Good luck!
TUESDAY MARCH 19th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: One out of ten people have one of these under their bed right now. What is it?
ANSWER: A dirty dish. Eww.
MONDAY MARCH 18th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: If you’re average, you’ll finish THIS sometime in July. What?
ANSWER: Pay off holiday debt.
FRIDAY MARCH 15th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: seventeen countries have a ban on people wearing this? Wearing what?
ANSWER: Camouflage
They’ve outlawed camouflage to prevent public confusion of civilians with the military.
THURSDAY MARCH 14th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: More than two-thirds of corporate executives admit they are dishonest about THIS?
Answer: Their golf score
WEDNESDAY MARCH 13th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: The career site Jobseeker analyzed Internet search data from countries around the world to see what was the top dream job in the world.
What was the top dream job according to this survey?
ANSWER: AIRPLANE PILOT
Jobseeker found “How to become a pilot” was the top search in 55 countries, including the U.K. and India.
The second most popular dream job is flight attendant, which is the top search in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
TUESDAY MARCH 12th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: One in eight adults (12.5%) confess that they never allow themselves one during a busy day. Allow a what? What is it?
Answer: a BREAK
MONDAY MARCH 11th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Close to 30% of pet owners have purchased one of THESE for their pet.
ANSWER: a STROLLER
FRIDAY MARCH 8th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER 52% of women say their only time to think or “Me Time” happens HERE. Where?
ANSWER: in the SHOWER
THURSDAY MARCH 7th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: The average household loses 3 of these over the course of a year. What?
Answer: Spoons
WEDNESDAY MARCH 6th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: Canada was the first Olympic host country to have this happen to them, or make that to NOT happen to them while hosting the Olympics. To not do what?
A: win a GOLD MEDAL
The Montreal Summer Olympics proved disastrous to Canada not only in financial terms; it failed to win a single gold medal despite being the host nation.
TUESDAY MARCH 5th, 2024
YESTERDAY’S BRAINBUSTER: The #1 thing people over the age of 55 search for on the internet is how to retire. What is #2?
A: How to play pickleball
MONDAY MARCH 4th, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: A new poll found one in five Americans don’t feel they fit in with their own BLANK.
Fit into their own what?
ANSWER: generation
FRIDAY MARCH 1st, 2024
BRAINBUSTER: a new survey finds that the average worker officially zones out after 27 minutes during this. During what?
ANSWER: a VIRTUAL MEETING
They officially zone out after 27 minutes of staring at a screen for a work meeting.
About a third of workers (32%) deal with “screen fatigue” on a daily basis, in part because they switch between four different screens during a workday.
