Pop Culture
This singer is known as the "Queen of Pop" and released hits like 'Like a Virgin.'
Who is Madonna?
The founder of Buddhism was born with this name.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
Before smartphones, many people carried these phones that flipped open.
What are flip phones?
This famous waterfall is located right in Hilo.
What is Rainbow Falls?
This is the largest planet in our solar system.
What is Jupiter?
This Nintendo mascot is famous for saying "It's a me!"
Who is Mario?
In Jodo Shinshu, this Buddha made the Primal Vow to save all beings.
Who is Amida Buddha?
This Disney Channel phenomenon starred Miley Cyrus as a regular teenager living a secret pop star life.
Who is Hanna Montana?
This oceanfront park in Hilo is famous for its large banyan trees and scenic views.
What is Liliuokalani Gardens?
A group of these animals is called a "murder."
What are crows?
This social media platform popularized short-form vertical videos and viral dance trends.
This is the word for a Buddhists who practice together.
What is Sangha?
This social media site let you rank your Top 8 friends.
What is MySpace?
This annual Hilo festival is known worldwide for celebrating hula and honors King David Kalakaua.
What is Merrie Monarch?
this is the largest organ in the human body.
What is skin?
"Shrek," "Kung Fu Panda," and "How to Train Your Dragon" were all produced by this animation studio.
What is DreamWorks?
This annual summer Buddhist tradition honors the memory of ancestors.
What is Obon?
This Nintendo console introduced motion controlled gaming with one hand-held remote.
What is the Nintendo Wii?
This historic building with a neon sign in downtown Hilo first opened in 1930.
What is the Palace Theater?
Octopuses have this many hearts.
What is three?
"Brat Summer," one of 2024's biggest pop culture trends, was inspired by this British singer's album.
Who is Charli XCX?
"Namo Amida Butsu" is an expression of this, not a way to earn salvation.
What is gratitude?
"You're killing me, Smalls!" is a famous quote from this 1993 baseball movie.
What is 'The Sandlot'?
Coconut Island is the common name we use for its original Hawaiian name.
What is Mokuola?
This is the only letter that does not appear in the name of any U.S. state.
What is Q?