TV & Toys
Slang Through the Decades
Movie Quotes Then & Now
Music Then & Now
Tech & Games Then & Now
100
This yellow sponge, who debuted in 1999, lives in a pineapple under the sea
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants?
100
In the 90s, if something was "da bomb," it was this
What is awesome / the best?
100
"You're killing me, Smalls!" (1993)
What is The Sandlot?
100
This boy band sang "I Want It That Way" in 1999
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
100
This Nintendo handheld from 1989 played Tetris and, later, Pokémon Red and Blue
What is the Game Boy?
200
Today, kids and parents love this cartoon about a family of Australian heeler dogs
What is Bluey?
200
Today, if someone says you're "capping," they mean this
What is lying / faking? ("No cap" = no lie)
200
"Some people are worth melting for." (2013)
What is Frozen? (Olaf)
200
Today, this pop superstar headlined the record-breaking Eras Tour
Who is Taylor Swift?
200
Today, in this battle royale game, 100 players skydive onto an island to build and fight
What is Fortnite?
300
Kids in the late 90s tried to keep this digital pet in an egg-shaped toy alive
What is a Tamagotchi?
300
90s kids held up a palm and said this to mean "I'm not listening"
What is "Talk to the hand"?
300
"He can't see without his glasses!" (1991)
What is My Girl?
300
This portable 90s player skipped your CD if you walked too fast
What is a Discman (portable CD player)?
300
This 2000s phone with a tiny keyboard was so addictive people nicknamed it the "CrackBerry"
What is a BlackBerry?
400
Today, these squishy, round stuffed animals are the must-have collectible plush
What are Squishmallows?
400
Today, if someone has "rizz," they have this
What is charisma / the ability to charm someone?
400
"Anyone can wear the mask." (2018)
What is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
400
Today, this music app sends everyone a "Wrapped" recap of their year every December
What is Spotify?
400
Today, kids spend "Robux" on this platform full of millions of player-made games
What is Roblox?
500
In 1996, shoppers practically fought over this giggling red plush toy
What is Tickle Me Elmo?
500
If a 90s kid said you were "all that and a bag of chips," they meant this
What is you're really cool / awesome?
500
"Inconceivable!" (1987)
What is The Princess Bride?
500
This 90s boy band, with Justin Timberlake, sang "Bye Bye Bye"
Who is *NSYNC?
500
Before Wi-Fi, this screeching, beeping connection tied up your family's phone line
What is dial-up internet?
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