Using word play, I've 'hidden' a one-word American city in a sentence. The clues will consist of two or more consecutive words, and a hint to the city's home state will be provided. I've included an example before Question one. Have fun!
Example: I saw my son dance the Tango with his wife on our Midwest vacation.
Answer: Sundance ('son dance').
-1.I finally won the pot with a pair of aces and a pair of jacks in the first annual "Southern Comfort" poker tournament.
-2.From what I've heard, all Benny Hill's and Rowan Atkinson's "Mr. Bean" TV episodes are available on DVDs at stores in Northeast.
-3.Because of the humidity in the South, is it better to use tile or linoleum on kitchen floors?
-4.According to pet groomers in the Pacific Northwest, it's best to comb a long-haired dog or cat gently, to prevent excess hair removal.
-5.I've heard that an apple is much tastier picked right off the tree in some areas just off of the Atlantic Ocean.
-6.I know government safety regulations can be very strict, but can OSHA really close down a business by Lake Michigan because of faulty wiring?
-7.The French tourist found that he had to repeat himself over and over again to be understood during his visit to the New England area.
-8.No boy can enter the girls locker room, and no gal is allowed in the boys restrooms during school hours in the Southwest.
9.Just north of Texas, Sara saw a snake, Sammi saw a sheep, Stephen saw a sparrow, but did anyone see the salmon Sally saw? S----s--
-10.A slight rule change for the last question, as you will be looking for a famous 'neighborhood' rather than an actual city.
I can't believe I flew for hours over an empty ocean to get here, yet no one can tell me why Kiki Dee and Elton John cancelled their show tonight!