Everyday Life
Game 65
The First Cup of the Morning
In the Kitchen, 1972
A video by Bionic Disco
The game's question
Read the story bit by bit—the smell of coffee brings the answer along with it.
Mornings had their own smell. For years, making coffee meant keeping an eye on the stove. Then, in October 1972, something new went on sale: the first electric drip coffee maker for the home. You put the grounds in a paper filter, added the water, and the coffee dripped into the pot all by itself. What was this machine called?
- CorningWare
- Mr. Coffee
- Tupperware
Need a hint?
Its name sounds like a polite way to greet a man, followed by what’s in the cup. Who was the first one up to make the coffee at your house?
See the answer
Answer: Mr. Coffee—the first electric drip coffee maker for the home, 1972.
Why this game : Morning coffee brings together a strong smell, a daily habit, and a family ritual. Talking about it puts you right back at the kitchen table.
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