1990s - The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Wasn't the only Entertainment
Raise your hand if you are doing “fine!”. This hit sitcom came out in 1994.
What is "Friends?"
Rita loves beer and baseball, one a little more than the other. This team won the their respective national title in 1991.
Who are the Twins?
“Twist-It, Pull-It” This Simon Says-style game came out in 1996.
What is Bop-It?
Name the drinking activity that has earned Rita the title of “The Instigator”
What are SHOTS?!
-->Cheers now take a shot!
“We’ve got it Goin On” hit number 69 (nice) on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the debut single of this boy band.
Who are the Backstreet Boys?
This team was an offensive juggernaut. They scored a record 556 points during the season, and were on pace to be the heavy favorites to win their respective national title until an infamous kicker railroaded their season.
Who are the Vikings?
This 1996 device, inspired by Captain Kirk and his crew on the Enterprise, allowed you to make a phone call on the go. (We are looking for the BRAND, not the generic device)
What is The Motorola (StarTAC)?
This is the year that Rita first talked to Zach.
When is 2015?
“You’re killing me, Smalls!” The Sandlot, a beloved classic and Rita’s favorite film, was launched from the bat of Benny the Jet Rodriguez and into theaters this year.
When is 1993?
Growing up, Rita would speed skate on the largest artificial ice in Minnesota, which is older than her. This was the year the John Rose Oval was built.
When is 1993?
In 2015 Rita dressed up as Baby Spice. Thanks to the Spice Girls hit “Wannabe”, these thick soled shoes raised the bar for fashion.
What are Platform Tennis Shoes/Sneakers?
In High School, Rita was a band geek. This is the instrument she played in pep band.
What are Cymbals?
Rita struggled to sleep when she was younger. This actor, most famously known for his cycloptic role as a scare assistant, hosted the Oscars an impressive 6 times in the 90s.
Who is Billy Crystal?
Thanks to the Gophers, Rita learned how to spell Minnesota at a very young age. This is the year the first puck was dropped for the Minnesota Gopher Women's Hockey Team.
When is 1997?
Rita and her sisters forced their dad to collect this iconic doll, known for her hair named after a famous Italian pasta. The doll debuted in 1998. However, you could have collected her from your Happy Meal starting in the 2000s.
Who is Betty Spaghetty?
Rita-Circle-Square-TriGangl. This is the year she first met the Attention-Starved Children.
When was the Fall of 2010 (2010)?
During quarantine Zach and Rita watched this late 1990s teenage drama/ soap opera starring James VanDerbeek and Katie Holmes. This is the fictional town the show takes place.
What is Capeside?
One of Rita’s favorite sports is hockey. In modern times, there are certain schools that dominate the AA high school boys hockey tournament. This AA team dominated and won the boys state hockey tournament in 1995.
What is Duluth East?
Thanks to the Knotts Berry Farm, this nationally regarded structure was erected in 1992.
What is Camp Snoopy?
This topic won Rita a section championship in informative speaking in speech. Hint: to figure out the topic, she read the dictionary with her coach.
What are Ribbons?
Final Jeopardy: Rita hates running long distances: this was the event that she ran in high school track & field.
What is the 4x200 OR What is the 200 meter dash?