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Where Knowledge Junkies Get Their Fix
You know them from the dentist’s office, high school dances, and possibly even the shower stall, but do you know who actually sings these heart-wrenching numbers? Match the saccharine sweet love song to the stars willing to put their hearts on the line in our Cheesy Rock Ballads Quiz.
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That was a personal record. 10 out of 10 in the blink of an eye. I know my Lite Rock!
posted by Jill on 5-16-2008 at 11:03 am
Yea, I know my cheesy ballads.
posted by beth on 5-16-2008 at 11:05 am
I was soooo close! 9 out of 10. Missed the first one!
posted by Kiki on 5-16-2008 at 11:23 am
100% of course.
posted by Miss Cellania on 5-16-2008 at 11:31 am
Yes! I Rock(softly) I got 10 out of 10.
posted by Don on 5-16-2008 at 11:36 am
Kiki – me too! Missed the first one. Not 100% cheesy then
posted by JaneM on 5-16-2008 at 11:57 am
7/10…I knew the song, just not the correct artist.
posted by nicole on 5-16-2008 at 12:13 pm
100%….i am a huge fan of the cheesy ballad! i love the soft rock!
posted by stef on 5-16-2008 at 12:23 pm
Where are the crackers to go with all this cheese?
10 out of 10. Should have had a stop watch on this one. Could have been record time!
posted by tpal on 5-16-2008 at 12:50 pm
the sad thing is that I have all but one (Wanted dead or alive) on my ipod.
posted by Brian on 5-16-2008 at 1:13 pm
10 out of 10. But I did guess at one.
posted by Kirke on 5-16-2008 at 1:46 pm
10-10 – I agree – I wish it had a timer. :)
posted by Debi on 5-16-2008 at 1:51 pm
SOOO easy….the quiz, not me. 100%!!!
posted by Christian on 5-16-2008 at 2:23 pm
100%
and i got them so fast it was scary.
i lite-ly rock!
posted by the creature on 5-16-2008 at 3:34 pm
10 out of 10. Should I be proud or really embarrassed?
posted by Eli on 5-16-2008 at 3:50 pm
10, way to much radio time before I found XM.
posted by gus on 5-16-2008 at 4:22 pm
4/10! I feel vindicated that I’m not some lame romantic who knows all these cheesy songs… just kidding.
posted by Bill on 5-17-2008 at 8:37 am
Oh my god….I have horrified myself with my knowledge of cheesy rock balads! Back to therapy for me….
posted by Dawn on 5-17-2008 at 5:12 pm