Boomer Classics
This singer told us to "Respect" long before anyone was posting inspirational quotes online.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This prince from Bel-Air got sent to live with his auntie and uncle.
Who is Will Smith?
This rapper asked, "You can find me in the club..."
Who is 50 Cent?
This phrase is what Gen Z says when something is embarrassing enough to make your soul leave your body.
What is "cringe"?
"Bye, Felicia."
Who is Craig Jones (Friday)?
This TV show featured George and Louise moving on up to a deluxe apartment in the sky.
What is The Jeffersons?
This R&B group told us they didn't want "No Scrubs."
Who is TLC?
This singing competition gave us Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, and Ruben Studdard.
What is American Idol?
This video game had friendships ending because somebody "definitely wasn't the impostor."
What is Among Us?
"All my life I had to fight. I had to fight my daddy. I had to fight my brothers. I had to fight my cousins and my uncles. A girl child ain't safe in a family of men. But I never thought I'd have to fight in my own house.”
Who is Sofia (The Color Purple)?
This dance craze had everybody doing the hustle.
What is the Hustle?
This comedian played Sheneneh and Edna "Mama" Payne.
Who is Martin Lawrence?
This movie taught us that Friday after next, somebody was getting their rent stolen.
What is Friday After Next?
When Gen Z says someone "ate," they are not talking about food. They mean this.
What is "they did an amazing job"?
"Ain't nobody coming to see you, Otis!"
Who is David Ruffin (The Temptations)?
This legendary boxer floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
People rushed home every Thursday night to watch this sitcom featuring Whitley and Dwayne.
What is A Different World?
This social media site had everybody ranking their Top 8 friends.
What is Myspace?
This streaming service traumatized Gen Z by cancelling their favorite show after one season.
What is Netflix?
"Good morning, my neighbors!"
Who is Prince Akeem (Coming to America)?
This soul singer was known as the Godfather of Soul.
Who is James Brown?
This singer had everyone doing the New Jack Swing.
Who is Bobby Brown?
This singer wanted us to put a ring on it.
Who is Beyonce?
This phrase is used when someone says something so wild that you need to stare at a wall for five minutes.
What is "wild" or "out of pocket"?
"King Kong ain't got nothing on me!"
Who is Detective Alonzo Harris (Training Day)