Classic Literature
Reading Slang
Heavy Rotation
Fangirling
Nostalgia
100

This French epic historical novel by Victor Hugo was adapted into one of the world's longest-running musicals.

What is Les Miserables?

100

"I can't get through this book.  I'm done.  I'm going to ______ it!

What is DNF? (Did not finish)

100

This boy group is by far the most popular on the Heavy Rotation playlist, with 10 songs making an appearance.

Who are Stray Kids?

100

This actor was best know for his role as Dwight in NBC's the Office.

Who is Rainn Wilson?

100

1985 whodunit game where players would rewind to find hidden clues to solving the case.

What is Clue VCR Mystery Game?

200

Written by a teenager, this books is one of the first know works of science fiction.

What is Frankenstein?

200

"That book sounds great.  I'll add it to my ______ list to read later".

What is TBR?  (To Be Read)

200

This MCR song title was inspired by the graphic novel, Watchmen, with the song's title taken directly from a fictional perfume ad in the comic.

What is the Ghost of You? (line, oh, how the ghost of you clings)

200

Known for his many voice acting roles, this actor was in front of the camera as a Lost Boy in the 1991 movie, Hook.

Who is Dante Bosco?
200

1984 American martial arts drama staring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka.

What is Karate Kid?

300

This novel introduced numerous words and concepts to the English language that are still widely used today, including Big Brother, Thought Police and Newspeak.

What is 1984?

300

"Whoa!  That's a lot of named body parts!  This book is ______!   Four chili peppers!"

What is spicy?

300

In 2019, artist Max Siedentopf setup this song to play on a continuous loop in the Namib Desert.  Powered by solar batteries, it is designed to play forever.

What is Africa?

300

By far not his most famous role, this actor was the voice of Ozzie in Over the Hedge?

Who is William Shatner?

300

1983 animated series where Prince Adam is transformed by a magical sword giving him all the power.

What is He-Man and Masters of the Universe?

400

Unlike the modern-day version, this title character can conduct business during the daytime, although his powers are limited.

Who is Dracula?

400

"The books released this year have all been boring!  I think I'll read this ____________ book instead, it came out a few years ago."

What is backlist?

400

Although I do-do-do-do love many songs by this band, 'Promises' is the only song appearing on the Heavy Rotation playlist?

Who are the Cranberries?

400

In 1993, this English actor starred in a spoof of a famous archer wearing tights.

Who is Cary Elwes?

400

1982 popular line of cloth dolls with plastic heads were first deemed too ugly to sell on the mass market.

What are Cabbage Patch Kids?

500

This train-based detective classic was inspired by the real-life kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's 20 month-old son.

What is Murder on the Orient Express?

500

"I can't believe my favorite series has ended.  I miss the characters so much, that ending was so emotionally draining.  Now I don't know what to read. Maybe a lighthearted read will help cure my _____ _________!"  (2 words)

What is book hangover?

500

This Death Cab for Cutie epic title track uses the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean as a metaphor for grief of being apart from someone you love.

What is Transatlanticism?

500

This actor's character was so popular on Buffy the Vampire Slayer that he got his own spin-off series, Angel.

Who is David Boreanaz?

500

1979 series featuring Mrs. Garrett as a housemother of a dormitory at an all-girls school in New York.

What is Facts of Life?

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