Mother’s Day Special & Garden Greats | Kids Trivia & Family Trivia

Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 51 5-7-2026
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[00:00:00] All right, and welcome back to Backseat Trivia Rumble. I hope the snacks are open and the volume is up, because we've got a heavyweight battle today. In the backseat, the breakfast-in-bed bringers and the macaroni necklace masterminds. In the front seat, the green-thumbed goddesses and the masters of the mulch pile.

Three rounds, 30 questions. Drivers, eyes on the road. Kids, eyes on the prize. Before we get the engine started on round one, we have some very special VIPs to celebrate. Since this Sunday is a very special day, we are sending a massive VIP shout-out to all the amazing, hardworking, snack-packing, boo-boo-kissing moms out there listening right now.

Happy Mother's [00:01:00] Day. We hope your weekend is filled with love, relaxation, and maybe a little peace and quiet. Now that we've celebrated our VIPs, let's get down to business. Let's get ready to rumble with the first kids round. Question one, what day of the week is Mother's Day always celebrated on? And the answer is Sunday.

Question two, in what month of the year do we celebrate Mother's Day in the United States?

And the answer is May. Question three, in the animated show Bluey, what is the name of Bluey and Bingo's mom?

And the answer is Chilli. Question four, what is the Spanish word for mother?

And the answer is Madre. Question five, [00:02:00] what do you call your mother's mother?

And the answer is grandmother. Question six, in the movie The Incredibles, what is the superhero name of the mom who can stretch her body super far?

And the answer is Elastigirl. Question seven, what marine animal mom holds her pup on her tummy while floating on her back in the water?

And the answer is a sea otter. Sea otters really are great moms. I guess you could say they are otterly amazing. Question eight, what common morning meal is often made by the family and brought to mom on a tray while she is still resting?

And the answer is breakfast in [00:03:00] bed. Question nine, in Winnie the Pooh, what is the name of the kangaroo mom who takes care of Little Roo?

And the answer is kanga. Question 10. What piece of jewelry do kids often make out of dried pasta and string to give to their moms on Mother's Day? And the answer is a macaroni necklace. I gave my wife a noodle necklace once, but she didn't believe I made it. She knew it was an impasta.

All right, parents, are you ready for round two? Today we are putting down the laundry baskets and picking up the pruning shears for some flower and garden trivia. Because we know keeping a houseplant alive is basically as much work as raising a toddler. Kids, let's sit back and watch those parents do their work.

Question 1. [00:04:00] In gardening, what is the name of the nutrient-rich mixture of decaying organic matter like old fruit scraps and eggshells used to fertilize soil?

And the answer is compost. I tried to tell my friends about the benefits of compost, but they told me my jokes were absolute garbage. Question 2. What popular springtime flower strongly associated with the Netherlands caused a massive financial bubble in the 1630s? And the answer is tulips. Question 3.

What gardening tool has a row of metal or plastic teeth on a long handle used for gathering fallen autumn leaves? And the answer is a rake. Question 4. What do you call the protective layer of material, often wood chips or bark, [00:05:00] spread over the ground to retain moisture and stop weeds? And the answer is mulch.

Question 5. What type of Japanese garden art involves meticulously pruning and growing miniature trees in small containers?

And the answer is bonsai. the Provence region of France and is commonly used in essential oils for relaxation?

And the answer is lavender. Question 7. What is the name of the tall, hollow grass that grows incredibly fast and is the primary food source for pandas?

And the answer is bamboo. . Question eight. What kind of [00:06:00] climbing plant famously covers the brick walls of old universities, giving this league its name?

And the answer is ivy. Question nine. What is the specific term for a plant that lives for more than two years, meaning it comes back on its own every spring?

And the answer is perennial. I have a great joke about a perennial plant, but I'll save it. It just keeps coming back anyway. Question 10. What gardening term describes the process of moving a plant from a small pot into a larger one, or directly into the ground?

And the answer is transplanting.

We've got two rounds in the books, and it's on to the rumble round. [00:07:00] This round is all about clothing and everyday accessories. First to shout out the answer is the winner. Question one. What do you wear on your head to block the bright light from the sun? And the answer is a hat. Question two. What do you wear on your hands to keep your fingers warm when it is cold outside?

And the answer is gloves or mittens. Question three. What piece of jewelry do you wear around your wrist?

And the answer is a bracelet. Question four. What do you put on your feet to keep them cozy right before you put on your shoes? And the answer is socks. Question five. What long, thin accessory do you pull tight around your waist to [00:08:00] hold your pants up?

And the answer is a belt. Did you hear about the belt that got arrested? It was holding up a pair of pants. Question six. What piece of jewelry is small and round and slides right onto your finger?

And the answer is a ring. Question seven. What do you wear over your regular clothes to stay warm when you go outside in the winter? And the answer is a coat or a jacket. Question eight. What do you call the dark protective lenses you wear over your eyes on a very sunny day?

And the answer is sunglasses. I used to hate wearing sunglasses, but then I finally saw the light. Question nine. [00:09:00] What type of footwear is completely open at the toes and is perfect for walking on the beach?

And the answer is sandals. And the final question. What piece of jewelry is worn hanging from a chain around your neck?

And the answer is a necklace [00:10:00]