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100
This recently elected NYC mayor was occasionally supported by celebrities who were photographed in T-shirts that read "Hot Girls for _____", a reference to a campaign that leaned into their youth, charisma, and cultural popularity to build momentum and awareness.
Who is:
Zohran Mamdani
(No, the shirt detail wasn't necessary but I find it funny)
100
This summer the CEO of Astronomer and his head of HR were caught on a kiss cam at a concert, after which the lead artist joked, "They are either having an affair, or they are really embarrassed."
The artist of the concert they were at.
(Or first and last name of person who stated the quote, if this is too too easy)
Who is:
Coldplay
(Chris Martin)
100
Kendrick Lamar made a splash at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, taking this opportunity to not make a statement about current politics, race relations, and the tension between the United States and its population of Black Americans, but also reach what many would consider to be a climatic point in a long-held "beef" with another artist, as he led an entire stadium in simultaneously singing the words "a minoooor."
The name of the artist the lyric is referring to/the person with whom Kendrick's beef is held.
(Or if this is too easy, the name of the song? Or, if it's still too easy, the name of another artist/celebrity that was featured at this show)
Who is:
Drake
("Not Like Us")
(SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Mustard, and Serena Williams would all work for this)
100
This iPhone lineup was released this fall.
(The number.)
What is:
iPhone 17
100
Dictionary.com made these two numbers their word of the year. When asked what it meant, they responded, "Well...it's complicated."
The 'word'.
What is:
67
Quote from dictionary.com: "Perhaps the most defining feature of 67 is that it’s impossible to define."
200
The U.S. Mint officially stopped production of this coin this fall, after 232 years.
What is:
The penny
200
A social media post this August announced two celebrities' engagement as "Your ____ teacher and _____ teacher are getting married!"
The names of the kinds of teachers.
(Or the social media platform it was posted on, if this was too easy)What are:
English
Gym
(Instagram)
200
A fictional musical group featured in this movie topped No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 this year, which is among many other records and awards received by this movie.
(Or, if it's too easy, the name of the group itself, or the name of the song that topped.)
What is:
K-Pop Demon Hunters
(HUNTR/X, and "Golden")
200
The latest version of the ____ were released this year. Designed to be worn outside the house without looking too obviously like hardware, this new class of glasses features a built-in camera and an augmented-reality display that projects digital images onto the lens.
The name, company, and type of glasses.
What are:
Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses
200
This year, a perfect storm of factors including spiking global demand led to a severe worldwide shortage in the key ingredient for this type of drink.
What are:
Matcha lattes
300
This year, President Trump was criticized for accepting a gift from a foreign government, shooting back that "only a stupid person" would have turned it down.
The gift, and who gave it.
What is:
A $400 million jumbo jet to be used as Air Force One
and Who is:
Qatar
300
This food item, consisting of pistachios, chocolate, and a little shredded dough, went viral on social media this year. You can now find the flavor in milkshakes, syrups, cheesecakes, and more.
What is:
Dubai chocolate
300
A chilled chocolate cookie with cookies-and-cream pieces and lemon, berry, and marshmallow toppings appeared on Crumbl Cookie's menu this summer, named for the viral lyrics of a recent song.
The name of the cookie.
(If it's too hard, can hint the name of the artist or trademark move of the artist)
(If too easy: name the move that was done in many videos that showed customers seeking out this cookie)
What is:
Benson Boone's "Mystical Magical" cookie
(Backflips)
300
Were your social media feeds taken over by AI generated videos and photos this year? Much of that imagery was probably powered by tiny ____ chips. This year, the company has been lobbying President Trump to allow sales of its best chips to China.
The name of the chips/company.
What are:
Nvidia chips
300
Pope Leo XIV was instituted as the 267th (hah) Pope this spring. He's a diehard fan of his hometown baseball team, and wore a hat supporting this team at the Vatican in June.
The name of the team he supports.
What is:
The Chicago White Sox
400
Before beginning his second term, President Trump said he wanted to annex Greenland and make Canada the 51st state.
The third place he proposed making part of the U.S., by force if necessary.
What is:
The Panama Canal
400
This summer a jeans ad was released connected with a particular celebrity, resulting in a lot of controversy and uproar from the public. About a month later, another jeans ad from a different brand and connected with a different celebrity was released, with this one receiving much more positive reception in contrast.
The names of public figures were connected with each ad of this jeans war. (There are 2) (You can get half points for naming just one)
(Or, also the brands for each jeans ad, if this is too easy.)
Who are:
Sydney Sweeney (American Eagle)
KATSEYE (GAP)
400
This psychological drama series premiered this spring. It instantly rose to fame and received critical acclaim for its disturbing premise, tremendous performances, and the fact that each episode was shot in one continuous take.
The name of the series.
What is:
Adolescence
400
Humanoid robots were made available for preorder this year for $20,000 each. Just don't expect the perfect housekeeper yet: a WSJ columnist observed during a test that almost all of its motions were controlled remotely by a human operator. It also took two minutes to fold a shirt.
The name of the robot.
What is:
Neo
400
This fall, four thieves stole eight pieces of jewelry from the Louvre, sparking a national outcry. The daring heist took an astonishingly short amount of time to complete, leaving investigators searching for answers as to how one of the world's most secure museums was robbed in such a brief window of time.
The greatest amount of time on any news channel that the heist was described to have took (The actual amount is kind of a rough estimate, so we're going with "Less than *this amount*")
What is:
Less than eight minutes
(If this was too hard, then numbers 4, 7, and 8 all work.)
500
President Trump doesn't often praise former president Barack Obama, but he admitted that his predecessor is better than him at this one activity.
500
This year an advertisement for a British package holiday provider went viral on social media, paired with an iconic voiceover and song. It has soundtracked more than a million TikTok videos, usually to accompany footage of a vacation going very wrong, highlighting the irony of such.
The name of the either the person doing the voiceover, or the person singing the song.
(If this is too hard, can earn half points from naming the song? Unless that's too easy)
Who are:
Zoë Lister
and
Jess Glynne
("Hold My Hand")
500
As of this year, Leona Lewis, The Weeknd, and Miley Cyrus have all contributed theme songs to this movie franchise.
What is:
AVATAR
500
Advertisements for this wearable device designed to be an AI-powered companion, suddenly appeared in the New York City subway system this fall. They weren't exactly welcomed; the ads were regularly vandalized with anti-AI messages urging people to get off their phones.
The name of the device.
What is:
Friend necklace
500
The Oxford University Press named this as their word of the year.
What is:
Rage bait