Christmas Jeopardy 2024

And the Oscar goes to...

100

At the 2022 Oscars, Chris Rock made a comment about this actor’s wife, leading to the infamous slap on live television and a 10-year ban from the Academy.

Who is Will Smith?

200

In 1997, James Horner won two Academy Awards for his musical composition for this James Cameron-directed film, which became the best-selling orchestral soundtrack of all time.

What is the Titanic?

300

This South Korean movie, directed by Bong Joon-ho, became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards.

What is Parasite?

400

This actor holds the record for the most Oscar nominations, including 17 for best actress, with her most recent nomination for the 2018 film The Post.

Who is Meryl Streep?

500

This musical romantic dramedy was mistakenly announced as winner for Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars, after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were given the wrong envelope.

What is La La Land?

2024 Wrapped

100

Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged with the murder of the CEO of this insurance company. 

What is UnitedHealthcare?

200

These two rappers dominated the internet all year with a very public feud.

Who is Kendrick Lamar & Drake?

300

These two performers – the original Glinda and Elphaba – made Wicked one of the most pop-u-LER musicals of all time.

Who is Kristin Chenoweth & Idina Menzel?

400

This diminutive hippo from Thailand took a hilarious bite out of the world's collective hearts.

Who is Moo Deng?

500

A total solar eclipse in April created stunning views in North America. The next total eclipse with a coast-to-coast path across the U.S. will take place in this year.

What is 2044?

Let the (Paris Olympic) Games Begin

100

Winning 3 gold medals and a silver medal, this athlete became the most decorated American gymnast ever.

Who is Simone Biles?

200

This river – the site of the open water swimming events – stirred up controversy after athletes got sick from swimming in its polluted waters. 

What is Seine?

300

Rugby player and social media darling, Ilona Maher, went from winning Bronze to competing on this reality tv show.  

What is Dancing With The Stars?

400

This breakdancing "star" nearly broke the internet with her 0 point performance.

Who is Raygun?

500

An Olympic pole vaulter from this country missed out on winning a medal when his... you know what... got caught on the bar. 

What is France?

The Pop Girlies

100

The second time wasn't the charm for this Bronx-born pop singer and her movie star husband. 

Who is Jennifer Lopez?

200

Rihanna, AKA Bad Girl RiRi, has unofficially retired from making music to focus on this fashion and beauty brand.

What is Fenty?

300

Taylor Swift’s most recent tour represented her career to-date through 11 acts (or some would say ‘eras’); name 3 of them.

Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010), Red (2012), 1989 (2014), Reputation (2017), Lover (2019), folklore/evermore (2020), Midnights (2022), The Tortured Poets Department (2024)

400

This artist’s album Brat inspired a summer of viral TikTok dances, trashy, cool girl style and lime green everything.

Who is Charli XCX

500

This song, sung by a pint-sized pop girlie, was the most streamed song of 2024 according to both Apple Music and Spotify

Wha is Espresso?

Most likely to...

100

Fall Asleep During a Movie.

Who is Michael?

200

Likely To Become An Influencer.

Who is Dominick?

300

Pay For Better Quality.

Who is Auntie Barb?

400

Stay Calm In An Emergency.

Who is Steve?

500

Keep A Secret.

Who is Auntie Mel?

Home For The Holiday Movies

100

In Home Alone, Kevin's family travels to this famous international destination. 

Where is Paris, France?

200

In the Polar Express, the conductor serves this refreshment to the passengers.

What is hot chocolate?

300

This is the name of the Grinch's best friend and dog.

Who is Max?

400

This Oscar-winning actor notably makes a cameo in The Holiday.

Who is Dustin Hoffman?

500

Instead of a Christmas bonus, Clark Griswold received this from his company. In Uncle Eddie's words, it's the "gift that keeps on giving." 

What is the Jelly of the Month Club?

And they all lived happily ever after... (Rosalie's version)

100

At midnight, this princess left behind a glass slipper that was used by the Prince to find her.

Who is Cinderella?

200

This princess gave up her voice as part of deal made with the sea witch Ursela to become a human.

Who is Little Mermaid?

300

This princess has long, golden hair that can heal people and glows when she sings.

Who is Rapunzel?

400

To hide from the evil fairy Maleficent, Princess Aurora went by this name while living with Flora, Fauna and Merryweather.

What is Briar Rose?

500

This movie introduces its princess with this song.

What is Pocahontas?