What's that, Grandpa?
The Internet Was a Mistake
Soundtrack of our Lives
The Children Are Our Future
Brain Rot and the Bible
100
Before smartphones could do everything except apparently make us happier, this device did almost nothing except play music—and people considered that a technological miracle.
What is an iPod?
100
This platform became famous for short videos, dance trends, oddly specific advice, and adults asking, “Why does this person have 4 million followers?”
What is TikTok?
100
This singer has become so famous that her fans make friendship bracelets, analyze music videos like detectives, track her romantic life like breaking news, and will immediately tell you that you are holding the wrong version of the album.
Who is Taylor Swift?
100
This game lets you punch trees, build houses, fight monsters, and spend 20 minutes trying to find your way home. True story, Michael once accidentally spawned an Enderman in his daughter's game, which caused so much distress that she was too afraid to sleep that night.
What is Minecraft?
100
This Old Testament King showed Goliath who was truly Alpha.
Who is King David?
200
This ancient music-storage device required you to carry a separate machine, physically flip the music over halfway through an album, and use a pencil when technology inevitably betrayed you.
What is a cassette tape?
200
This early social media platform allowed users to share 6 second videos before meeting an early death. In other words, this platform walked so TikTok could run.
What is Vine?
200
This rapper released The Slim Shady LP in 1999, giving parents everywhere a new reason to say, “I don't care what your friends are listening to. Turn that off right now!"
Who is Eminem?
200
This numeric-themed trend swept youth culture, causing Math teachers everywhere to dread counting from 1 to 10. Today, Middle school students confirm it to be officially dead thanks to gratuitous adult overuse.
What is 6-7?
200
This man low-key tried to run away from God and wound up in the belly of a giant fish instead.
Who is Jonah?
300
Before streaming services, family movie night required a pilgrimage to this store, where you rented a physical VHS tape and prayed your parents would also let you get a video game. The real adventure began later, when you forgot to rewind the tape—or return it—and discovered that your movie night had somehow become a financial obligation.
What is Blockbuster?
300
This social media website allowed users to publicly rank their top 8 friends and use advanced HTML web design to customize your page's design and share your favorite Panic at the Disco song.
What is MySpace?
300
This rapper had one of the biggest musical feuds of the 2020s with Drake, eventually releasing a song so successful that even people who had no idea what the feud was about suddenly had very strong opinions about who was “not like us.”
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
300
In the global Netflix phenomenon, K-Pop Demon Hunters, this fictional K-pop group battles demons when they aren't busy performing, serving looks, and presumably having the most stressful comeback schedule in history.
Who are HUNTR/X?
300
This Old Testament King was known for his God-given wisdom. Based on the fact that he had 700 wives, you might say he had great "rizzdom".
Who is King Solomon?
400
Before handy calendar apps were created, technologically savvy adults used this fancy hand-sized digital organizer. And no, I'm not talking about a Blackberry. Even older.
What is a Palm Pilot?
400
This spooky-themed mascot of the modern social media platform, Snapchat, reminds users that their posts are not long for this world.
What is a Ghost?
400
You may know this popular music artist from recent hits like Texas Hold 'Em or her marriage to hip hop mogul, Jay Z. Your parents however used to Say Her Name as a member of RnB trio, Destiny's Child.
Who is Beyonce?
400
This squishy toy became a middle-school sensation despite having no screen, no Wi-Fi, and no apparent purpose beyond being squeezed repeatedly.
What is NeeDoh?
400
This disciple probably suffered from major FOMO after Jesus rose from the dead. He told the others, "Pics or it didn't happen."
Who is Thomas?
500
Gen X'ers experienced the best Christmas morning ever unwrapping this popular video game console which featured all-time classics including Goldeneye and Ocarina of Time.
What is Nintendo 64?
500
Before WordPress came on the scene, this 90s city-themed online service allowed users to create free websites, featuring classic "Under Construction" gifs. True story, Michael used it as a middle school student to create a weekly X-Files fan newsletter.
What is GeoCities?
500
This popular and tragic 90s band was known for their logo featuring a smiley face with x's over its eyes and a tongue sticking out. Today, middle school students still wear their shirt regularly but hate being asked to name their favorite songs.
Who is Nirvana?
500
Despite the title of this video game series, the character players most often control is usually this green-clad hero—not the princess whose name is on the box.
What is The Legend of Zelda?
500
This word refers to a person's overall vibe, presence, or mysterious ability to seem cool without visibly doing anything. Jesus didn't have to go farming to obtain it, that's for sure.
What is "aura"?
