Podcast Title: The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly
Episode: Black Culture Quiz
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Host: SiriusXM’s Faction Talk Channel (Hosted by Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly)

Introduction

In celebration of Juneteenth, The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly dedicated their June 27, 2025 episode to a special segment titled the Black Culture Quiz. This episode featured a lively competition aimed at testing the hosts' knowledge of Black culture, history, and contemporary references, with the humorous moderator, Black Lou, overseeing the proceedings.

Overview of the Black Culture Quiz

Black Lou, the quizmaster, introduced the game with festive enthusiasm, outlining that there would be 14 questions divided into three rounds. The goal was to determine who among the hosts would earn an invitation to Black Lou's Juneteenth cookout. The quiz was designed to be both educational and entertaining, with each round increasing in difficulty and point value:

• Round One: 1 point per question
• Round Two: 2 points per question
• Round Three: 3 points per question

Round One: General Black Culture Questions

The first round focused on fundamental aspects of Black history and culture. The questions ranged from notable historical figures to significant cultural movements:

1. "What boxer floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee?"

   • Jay correctly answered Muhammad Ali.

     [02:45] Robert Kelly: "I forgot the thing."

2. "What was the name of the network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom?"

   • Robert Kelly correctly answered Underground Railroad.

     [03:24] Robert Kelly: "Underground Railroad."

3. "Which black inventor improved the functionality of the traffic light and gas mask in the early 20th century?"

   • Initially, both hosts struggled, with Big Jay mistakenly naming George Washington Carver. The correct answer revealed was Garrett Morgan.

     [04:05] Black Lou: "The answer is Garrett Morgan."

4. "Who was the first black woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress and for what film?"

   • Robert Kelly erroneously answered Oprah Winfrey, while the correct response was Halle Berry for "Monster’s Ball".

     [04:40] Robert Kelly: "Oprah Winfrey."

5. "What cultural movement of the 1920s and 30s, celebrated black art, literature, and music and was centered in New York City?"

   • Both hosts initially missed, with the correct answer being the Harlem Renaissance.

     [05:55] Black Lou: "Harlem Renaissance."

At the end of Round One, Big Jay led with two points to Robert Kelly's one.

Round Two: Culture-Centric Questions

This round delved deeper into colloquial phrases and cultural nuances unique to Black communities:

1. "White people say, 'Hey, you've got me feeling down.' Black people say what?"

   • Big Jay answered "You got me up," earning the correct response.

     [07:43] Big Jay Oakerson: "You got me up."

2. "Only black people think 'blank' is a smell."

   • The intended answer was "Outside," referring to the phrase "you smell like outside," common in Black households. However, both hosts provided incorrect guesses initially.

     [08:27] Robert Kelly: "Pussy."

3. "White people say, 'It's crowded in here.' Black people say..."

   • The correct translation was "Everybody and their mother in this," highlighting a more expressive way of stating overcrowding.

     [10:04] Robert Kelly: "Everybody and their mother in this."

Complex questions like "When a black person leans back and says, YBTM, they're basically calling you soft. What does YBTM mean?" led to humorous and spirited exchanges, with Robert Kelly eventually deciphering it as "You better than me," winning the round for him.

By the end of Round Two, the score was tightly held with Jay leading six points to Robert Kelly's one.

Round Three: Specialized Cultural Questions

The final and most challenging round required the hosts to interpret rap lyrics and delve into deeper cultural references:

1. "Translate the rap lyric 'I turned a penny into a motherfucking Janet Jackson' from Lil Wayne's song 'Rich' into standard English."

   • Robert Kelly accurately explained it as "I turned nothing into something," demonstrating a grasp of metaphorical language in rap music, earning him three points.

     [17:04] Robert Kelly: "I turned nothing into something."

2. "Explain Tupac's lyric 'the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.'"

   • Robert Kelly interpreted it as "The darker the skin, the better the person," emphasizing the cultural pride encapsulated in the phrase.

     [23:30] Robert Kelly: "The darker the berry, the better the cherry."

As the quiz concluded, both hosts were tied at six points each, culminating in a friendly stalemate.

Host and Guest Interactions

Post-quiz, the episode shifted to lighthearted banter between Big Jay and Robert Kelly. They engaged in playful teasing about each other's cultural knowledge and humorous takes on contemporary celebrities like Will Smith and Billie Eilish. This segment underscored the show's trademark blend of humor and candid conversation, maintaining an engaging and entertaining atmosphere for listeners.

[31:38] Robert Kelly: "You're a colonist."

[46:34] Robert Kelly: "This is black culture Bobby kid."

Conclusion

The Black Culture Quiz episode of The Bonfire successfully combined educational elements with comedic interactions, offering listeners both insights into Black culture and plenty of laughs. By celebrating Juneteenth through an interactive and humorous format, Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly provided an engaging tribute that resonated with their audience, reinforcing the show's reputation for unfiltered honesty and spirited discussions.

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