Shoebiz Trivia-May 19th-Answers-
by Jorge the Intern

How is Carlos Santana involved with his shoe line? Carlos Santana is more than a name for the brand. Although Carlos does not design the footwear himself, he is part of the design process. The interpretation of the multi-cultural, colorful imagery that surrounds Santana’s music brings the shoes to life. Carlos is also involved through his Milagro Foundation, which benefits organizations around the world to assist children in the areas of arts, education and health. From each purchase of Carlos footwear, a portion is donated to the Milagro Foundation. www.milagrofoundation.org
Which sneaker brand was featured in the movie “I Robot”? The correct answer is Converse…the sneaker brand is just one of many, many product placements in the hit Will Smith film.
The word for wooden clog shoes in Holland is also the sound they often make, hence, onomatopoeia. What are these shoes called in Holland? The answer is Klompen.
Although ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ helped Elvis along the road to further fame, which man was responsible for writing the hit song? The correct answer is Carl Perkins. Carl Lee Perkins (April 9, 1932 – January 19, 1998) was an American pioneer of rockabilly music who recorded most notably at Sun Records Studio in Memphis, Tennessee beginning in 1954. An outstanding performer, his contribution to rock and roll music is still heard to this day, especially through his fine compositions and guitar playing. His best known song is “Blue Suede Shoes.” -source Wikipedia
Which character in the film ‘From Russia with Love’ wore the shoes with the poison tipped dart, and, from which creature did the poison come from? The correct answer is Rosa Klebb. Fugu Fish.
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