Music
Who sang the song "Billie Jean"?
Michael Jackson
Sony release the worlds first what, in 1982?
the first CD Player, the CDP - 101
How did most girls style their hair in the 80s?
big, fluffy, wild hair
What war did McDonald's start?
Pizza war
What does the slang "bite me" mean?
whatever / I don't care
Name 1 popular artist in the "Pop" category?
Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, New Kids on the Block
What was the Betamax camcorder used for in 1983?
Used for news organizations.
What hairstyle did a lot of men wear?
a mullet
How many games did the original Gameboy have?
5
Name 2 popular movies?
Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink, The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Beetlejuice, The Breakfast Club, Dirty Dancing
What month was MTV created?
August
What was DNA fingerprinting used for in 1984?
It could be used to identify an individual.
Name 2 fashion pieces people wore in the 80s (Ex: clothing/accessories)
Turtlenecks, bodysuits, structured shoulders, chunky jewelry, checked outerwear, high-waisted jeans, shoulder pads, oversize sunglasses.
How much did the first commercial U.S. cellphone weigh?
2 pounds
You didn't have to buckle up until what year?
1984
Guns n' Rose, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, and Metallica are part of what music category?
Hair Metal
What made Apple MacIntosh different from other computers in 1984?
The MacIntosh was a computer that the average person could utilize (it was easy to use).
Question for the class: Would you rather wear shoulder pads or turtle necks for the rest of your life?
N/A
How many people tuned in to see Prince Charles and Lady Diana get married?
1 billion
How many people tuned in to find out who shot J.R. Ewing?
83 million
Why was MTV important in the music industry?
It gave small musician and bands a chance to break through and rise to fame.
What made people question the safety of Prozac?
People started to become depressed and have suicidal thoughts.
Question for the class: Do you think 80s fashion will ever come back?
N/A
How much was the average home in 1985?
under $100k
What year did the first disposable camera hit the markets?
1986