Results: Polka Dots: Part 2 of 3
Published on 04/14/2022
More moments in polka dot history
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1.
In 1926, Norma Des Cygne Smallwood from Oklahoma was crowned the first Native American (she was Cherokee) to win the title of Miss America. Her polka dotted swimsuit became part of history. Are you surprised to learn that occurred almost 100 years ago?
Yes
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1059 votes
Unsure
12%
275 votes
No
26%
595 votes
N/A
16%
371 votes
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In 1940, Frank Sinatra recorded, "Polka Dots and Rainbows". This ballad, written by Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, was his first hit with the Tommy Dorsey Band. The song reflected the resurgence of polka dot popularity of the era. Are you a Frank Sinatra fan? Please select all options that apply. He is my favorite male vocalist.
4%
101 votes
Yes, I love his singing.
31%
716 votes
Yes, I love his acting.
12%
276 votes
Yes, I love his dancing.
8%
174 votes
I have regrets about his private life.
3%
74 votes
I saw him perform in concert.
2%
49 votes
I enjoyed most of his film appearances.
12%
287 votes
No, not a fan.
28%
639 votes
I'm not familiar with Frank Sinatra.
3%
76 votes
N/A
23%
524 votes
I met him.
1%
15 votes
I'm hearing-impaired.
1%
14 votes
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In 1960, Brian Hyland had a hit with "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" about a young woman who was "afraid to come out of the locker" and the water, in her skimpy swimsuit. Are you familiar with this novelty song? Yes, I could still sing it.
30%
685 votes
Yes, it was a fun song.
40%
922 votes
It had a good melody.
14%
331 votes
It had cute lyrics.
17%
384 votes
Could you hum a few bars to prod my memory?
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99 votes
Are you kidding, that was over 60 years ago!
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73 votes
No, I'm not familiar with it.
10%
241 votes
N/A
17%
390 votes
I'm hearing-impaired.
1%
15 votes
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4.
How do you feel about polka dots? Please select all that apply.
They are cheery and fun.
31%
713 votes
I like to see them on others, but not on me.
16%
378 votes
People wearing apparel with a polka dot pattern seem more approachable.
6%
141 votes
I like wearing clothes with polka dots because of the vintage feel.
9%
205 votes
I don't respond to them emotionally.
13%
290 votes
They are nerdy and corny.
3%
66 votes
They are tacky.
5%
107 votes
I dislike them.
7%
152 votes
They upset me.
1%
17 votes
I hate them.
2%
56 votes
N/A
23%
523 votes
I like them for things other than apparel.
6%
148 votes
They disturb my eyes.
4%
92 votes
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