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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.
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