Four Fields Forever
This is the term for a small-scale society that relies on foraging and hunting
Hunter-gatherers
This Gen Z slang term means "to be really good at something" or "looking amazing"
Slay
In Stranger Things, this is the name of the parallel dimension where Demogorgons and other creepy creatures live
The Upside Down
In the 1980s, this popular toy became a worldwide sensation, with kids everywhere racing to solve its colorful, twisty puzzle
The Rubik's Cube
If you arrive to class in anything but business attire, you will be required to do 20 pushups in front of the class as a penalty.
This is real! This was put into place for a business class to encourage professionalism.
This subfield studies language in all of its forms, including how it evolves and is used in society
Linguistic anthropology
What is the actual phrase that is commonly misheard as "For all intensive purposes"?
For all intents and purposes
This very popular period piece romance on Netflix was adapted by TikTokers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear into a musical
Bridgerton
This internet trend became a massive hit in 2019, involving users attempting to film themselves as they stepped out of a moving car to perform a dance to the song In My Feelings by Drake
The Kiki challenge
If you forget your homework, you may present a 2-minute dance performance it its place.
This is not real! Would be entertaining though.
Who is the famous primatologist who worked with chimpanzees to revolutionize our understanding of great ape behavior?
Jane Goodall
In pop culture, this phrase became popular from the viral meme: "_________ is love, __________ is life"
Shrek is love, Shrek is life
This 1991 drama, available on Netflix, tells the story of a young man trying to understand his father’s legacy, starring Robin Williams and Matt Damon
Good Will Hunting
In the 1980s, this portable device revolutionized personal music listening, allowing people to carry cassette tapes and headphones wherever they went
The Walkman
If you fail the exam, you must write a 500-word apology letter to the professor for not paying enough attention.
This is not real!
What is the name of an artifact that is made of stone?
Lithic artifact
This slang term means “a secret” or “inside information” and is often used in phrases like "spill the ____"
Tea
The Queen's Gambit centers around the life of an orphaned chess prodigy named Beth Harmon. Who is the actress that portrays her?
Anya Taylor-Joy
This TikTok trend, set to Lottery by K CAMP, saw users creating a synchronized dance that became wildly popular and known for its difficult choreography
The Renegade
You are allowed one emergency pizza delivery to class per semester, but only if you bring enough for the professor.
This is real! This was in the syllabus for a culinary arts class.
This anthropologist is known for his work on the concept of "cultural relativism"
Franz Boaz
This famous quote from Star Wars is often misquoted as “Luke, I am your father,” but the actual line is
No, I am your father
This 1985 film, starring Michael J. Fox, is a sci-fi classic where the main character, Marty McFly, travels through time in a DeLorean
Back to the Future
In the 1990s, this was the must-have toy for many kids, a handheld virtual pet that required care, feeding, and attention
Tamagotchi
If your presentation is delayed, you must perform stand-up comedy to entertain the class until you are ready.
This is real! It is in the syllabus for a public speaking course.