Pop Culture
This 80s detective show set in Miami turned pastel‑soaked suits and loafers‑without‑socks into a look.
What is Miami Vice?
This animal you will see when you come to the FL office. Very popular around these area
**Jen always talks about them**
Iguanas
By the early 1980s, she quickly became known as the “Queen of Pop.”
Who is Madonna
What famous notepad brand was created in the 80s?
Post-Its
True or False.
"Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day"
FALSE.
Mexico’s Independence Day is September 16. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla, where Mexico defeated the French, against impossible odds — a true underdog story.
This famous Cartoon show debuted in the 80s featuring yellow looking people.
*Hint* It's still on air to this day
Who are The Simpsons
How long MircoTech has been in business and also provide the date.
22 years, March 30,2004
In 1985 this famous artist painted his house purple to match his signature color.
Who is Prince.
Dominated in 1980s, this portable music player transformed how people listened to music.
what is Sony Walkman
A margarita consists of tequila, lime juice, and _____.
What is Triple Sec.
Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest margarita‑drinking days in America. On this day alone, Americans drink enough margaritas to fill multiple swimming pools.
What is the name of the popular video game released in the 80s featuring a yellow eating circle and multicolored ghosts?
Pac-Man
How many MicroTech employees CURRENTLY live in FL.
What is 8
What famous Rock Star's Home was named "Graceland" and eventually was opened to the public?
Elvis Presley
When did GMOS get introduced into our foods?
80s or 90s?
The 90s
True or False?
America drinks more Tequila than Mexico.
True.
The United States is the world’s largest tequila market.
Americans consume more tequila than any other country, including Mexico, due to the size of the U.S. population and the popularity of tequila-based cocktails like margaritas.
What popular search engine was founded in the 90s?
True of False
The company HQ was located in Beckley, West Virigina.
False.
The company HQ was located in Tysons, VA
In 1997 this legendary musician rewrote and performed a song at a princess's funeral.
who is Elton John
What new and popular electronic was the 80s known for?
*Hint* They were first used in offices before being part of people's homes
The Computer
What year did Cinco De Mayo become an official US holiday?
B.) 2005
President Franklin D. Roosevelt reinforced ties with Latin America through the Good Neighbor Policy, which helped popularize Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.
In 1993, this dinosaur blockbuster revolutionized movies special effects.
What is Jurassic Park
What was the highest rank Tony held while in the Army?
Colonel
This bestselling album of all time was released on November 30, 1982
Thriller by Micheal Jackson
what year Motorola introduced the first mobile phones to the United States?
1983
The first true mobile phone, the Motorola DynaTAC, cost almost $4,000 and weighed as much as a bag of apples. It gave you 30 minutes of talk time—if your arm could last that long.
In which US state is the world's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration?
California.
Mexican miners in California held the first recorded celebration in 1863, cheering on Mexico’s victory.