Technology
Which visionary co-founder of Apple, a pioneer of personal computing, passed away in 2011?
Steve Jobs
When something is average, mediocre, or unimpressive, a youth may use this three letter word to describe it.
mid
What is a menty b?
A casual, lighthearted abbreviation for a mental breakdown or stressful moment.
Which country in the world has the most wild turkeys?
USA (population of around 7 million birds in 49 states)
Which fictional streaming series introduced the term “The Upside Down” to pop culture?
Stranger Things
Before TikTok dominated, which loop-based 6-second video app defined early Gen Z meme culture before being shut down in 2017?
Vine
In Gen Z slang, what three letter word is used to label a lie or an exaggeration?
cap
What is the term used by this generation to describe a romantic relationship that lacks clear definitions, boundaries, or formal commitment.
situationship
Which US sport is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Who is the Gen Z singer known for hits like “Bad Guy” and “Happier Than Ever”?
Billie Eilish
What year did the first iPhone release, marking the beginning of the smartphone era for Gen Z?
2007
This word youth use to describe someone having grossly unrealistic or wild expectations. It is a silly short form of the typical word used in society.
delulu
Which HBO series was adapted from George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels?
Game of Thrones
From year to year, how is the date of Thanksgiving Day determined?
Which TV series became a global sensation after its release on Netflix in 2021, featuring deadly childhood games?
Squid Game
What is the name of the Gen Z-driven movement advocating for reduced screen time and mental wellness?
Digital detox (functions as a modern cultural and wellness movement focused on mindful technology use, mental clarity, and reclaiming personal attention.)
Youth often use this culinary word for when someone is exhausted or in big trouble.
cooked
When a youth wants to advise someone that they he or she is spending too much time online and needs to go outside to experience reality, they may tell the person that they need to do this nature-based two word phrase.
touch grass
Thanksgiving weekend ranks 3rd for the most traveled holidays in America. Name the first and second most traveled holiday periods in America.
1. Christmas-New Years week: Average Travel Volume-- 122.4 million
2. Independence Day (Fourth of July weekend): Average Travel Volume: 72.2 million Americans
Who is the rapper behind the viral hit “Old Town Road”?
Lil Nas X
Which dance challenge became a global trend on TikTok in 2020? (Hint: It is set to K Camp's "Lottery" and choreographed by Jalaiah Harmon. It was the ultimate breakout dance trend of early 2020.)
Renegade
Youth may use this metaphorical score to measure how cool or uncool someone acts. (Hints: It's two words, and the second word is related to scoring.)
Aura points
What is the generally accepted birth years for Generation Z? In other words, what years must one have been born in to be considered Gen Z? The period spans 16 years. (You must name the period of years, plus or minus 1 year--meaning, your answer can one year off and still be acceptable.)
1997 to 2012 (The Pew Research Center and other major researchers use 1997 as the starting point. Some alternative groups or researchers suggest starting slightly earlier in 1996 or ending around 2010, but 1997–2012 remains the most common standard.)
Which US President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday on October 3, 1863.
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the Disney Channel TV show that made Zendaya a household name?
Shake It Up