Things That Made You Say “Huh?” in 2025
In 2025, this tiny picture often replaced words in text messages.
What is an emoji?
Emojis are small pictures used to show feelings or ideas. A single face can sometimes say more than a whole sentence.
This kitchen gadget became popular for making crispy food with less oil.
What is an air fryer?
Air fryers cook food quickly using hot air. Many people like them because they’re easy and healthier.
This device replaced cameras, calendars, and address books.
What is a smartphone?
Smartphones do many jobs at once. They are carried almost everywhere.
This sport is often called Canada’s favourite.
What is hockey?
Hockey is loved by fans of all ages. Many grew up watching it together.
These were once used to find phone numbers.
What are phone books?
Big, heavy books that listed names and numbers.
This payment method let people pay by tapping a card or phone, with no cash needed.
What is tap payment?
Tap payment makes checkout quick and easy. It uses your debit or credit card and can feel quite surprising if you’re used to counting out change.
In 2025, many people ordered this by tapping a screen instead of talking to someone.
What is fast food?
Restaurants often use touch screens to place orders. It feels different from speaking to a cashier.
This allowed people to see and talk to family without visiting.
What are video calls?
Video calls made it easier to stay connected over long distances. Seeing faces helps people feel closer.
This Saturday night tradition features Canadian hockey games.
What is Hockey Night in Canada?
A long-standing tradition in many homes.
People once had to stand up to do this while watching TV.
What is changing the channel?
Before remote controls were common.
Instead of watching scheduled TV shows, people chose what to watch using this.
What is streaming?
Streaming lets people watch shows anytime they want. There are usually no commercials, and you can pause or rewind.
This food looks and tastes like meat but is made from plants.
What is plant-based meat?
Plant-based meat became popular with people trying new or healthier options. It surprised many with how real it tastes.
This wrist-worn device tracked steps and heart rate.
What is a smartwatch?
Smartwatches help people keep an eye on their activity. Some even send reminders.
This leaf appears on Canada’s flag.
What is a maple leaf?
The maple leaf is a symbol of Canada and appears on many items.
Photos were once taken on this instead of phones.
What is a camera with film?
Film needed to be developed before you saw the pictures.
This device listened when you spoke and answered questions out loud at home.
What is a smart speaker?
"Hey Google!"
Smart speakers can play music, give weather updates, or answer questions. Some people even chat with them for fun.
This colourful sweet treat was often photographed before being eaten.
What is dessert?
Desserts in 2025 were often fancy and eye-catching. Sometimes they were shared online before the first bite.
This technology helped drivers find their way without paper maps.
What is GPS?
GPS gives turn-by-turn directions. It has mostly replaced asking for directions.
This word is often jokingly called Canada’s favourite word.
What is “sorry”?
Canadians are known for being polite, sometimes overly so.
Music used to be played on this before streaming.
What are records or CDs?
Music collections took up lots of space.
This technology could write messages, answer questions, and tell jokes in 2025.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
AI is computer technology that responds like a human. It became much more common and still amazes many people.
This drink promised extra energy or vitamins and came in many flavours.
What are energy drinks or flavoured waters?
These drinks became very popular in 2025. They are meant to be fun and refreshing, not just plain water.
This service stored photos and information somewhere you couldn’t see.
What is the cloud?
The cloud stores data on the internet instead of on paper or discs. It allows easy access from many devices.
This sweet topping comes from maple trees.
What is maple syrup?
A Canadian favourite, especially on pancakes or waffles.
Messages were once sent by mail instead of texting.
What are letters?
Often handwritten and carefully saved.