80s Sitcoms
80s Fads
Literature
Ozzy Osbourne
Big Dogs
Pokemon
100
Though mostly known for its run through the 90s, this legendary 1989 sitcom follows a Jewish comedian who shares the show’s name in real life.
What is Seinfeld?
100
Originally made by a Hungarian architect as a teaching tool, this product found an unexpected appeal among children and became the best-selling puzzle toy in history.
What is a Rubik’s Cube?
100
Cited as the first instance of science fiction, this novel follows a Swiss scientist and his monstrous creation, which are often mistakenly called by the same name.
What is Frankenstein?
100
This song was Ozzy’s debut solo single and one of his most successful tracks; many know the lyric featuring its name, “riding off the rails of a ____”.
What is Crazy Train?
100
Both oversized and oddly-colored, this fictional pet is the star of a children's book series written by Norman Bridwell.
Who is Clifford (the big red dog)?
100
This 10-year-old from Pallet Town was the protagonist of the Pokémon anime from its start in 1997 to its end in 2023.
Who is Ash Ketchum?
200
This endearing comedy follows four Florida retirees as they navigate their best (and craziest) years together.
What is Golden Girls?
200
Originally handcrafted dolls sold under the name “Little People”, this line of toys rebranded in 1983 and became incredibly popular for their “not sold, adopted” branding and one-of-a-kind designs that fueled scarcity marketing
What are Cabbage Patch Kids?
200
An American tragedy, this novel follows a man who throws lavish parties on Long Island to gain the attention of his lost love Daisy.
What is The Great Gatsby?
200
Ozzy is well-known for founding this band in Birmingham England in 1968, along such names as Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
What is Black Sabbath?
200
Often depicted with a flask of brandy around their necks, this breed of gentle giant is known for aiding mountain rescue missions in the Swiss Alps.
What is the Saint Bernard?
200
This iconic dragon is the final evolution of Charmander, and is featured on the box art of the original Pokémon Red.
What is Charizard?
300
Once a frequent patron of the bar where everybody knows your name, this therapist also received his own spinoff show after Cheers’ 1982-1993 run ended.
Who is Dr. Frasier Crane?
300
After blind taste tests showed consumers preferred a competitor, this “fresh” reformulation was introduced in 1985 and quickly sparked massive backlash.
What is New Coke?
300
“All are equal, but some are more equal than others” is an adage from this allegorical novella which shows how easily revolutionary ideals can corrupt into totalitarianism.
What is Animal Farm (George Orwell)?
300
The Osbournes, a reality show following Ozzy’s family, aired from 2002-2005 on this television channel; during the show’s first season, it was also the most-viewed program on the network.
What is MTV (Music Television)?
300
Between detective Scooby-Doo, troublemaker Marmaduke, and space-faring Astro, this breed of German hunting dogs has no shortage of representation in pop culture.
What is the Great Dane?
300
This evil team serves as the antagonist of early Pokémon games; in the anime, their members include Jesse, James, and Meowth.
What is Team Rocket?
400
In Saved by the Bell, Zack Morris, Kelly Kapowski, and A.C. Slater are just three of the diverse students at this fictional school in California.
What is Bayside High School?
400
You’re not “in the club” until you’re wearing this brand of fitted racing jacket, which peaked in popularity in the mid-1980s.
What is Member’s Only?
400
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" is the iconic opening to this Charles Dickens’s novel, highlighting the disparity in quality of life during the French Revolution.
What is A Tale of Two Cities?
400
In 2019, Ozzy collaborated with this pop/hip-hop artist on the song “Take What You Want”, a ballad about overcoming a toxic relationship.
Who is Post Malone?
400
Ranking as the largest dog breed by weight, these big softies were brought to the Americas on the Mayflower. They have since shed their roles as hunters, a job they loyally held since the days of the ancient Egyptians and Romans.
What is the English Mastiff?
400
This fictional region is the setting of the games Pokémon Black & White, based loosely on New York state.
What is the Unova Region?
500
“I have stood next to death, and people liked him better” is just one quote from this narcissistic prosecutor in the hit sitcom Night Court.
Who is Daniel (Dan) Fielding?
500
Pastel suits, no-sock loafers, and rolled sleeves were just three hallmarks of 80s fashion, popularized by this crime drama.
What is Miami Vice?
500
Often considered the first modern novel, this Spanish work follows a nobleman who becomes obsessed with tales of chivalry and abandons his station to play knight.
What is Don Quixote?
500
This vocalist was known for replacing Ozzy after departing from Black Sabbath, but he also fronted for Heaven & Hell as well as a solo group named after himself.
Who is Ronny James Dio?
500
Ironically, this kind of large dog is named after the German city where the breed was developed to resemble big cats, like Lions.
What is the Leonberger?
500
Based on the game’s “type matchup” system, this Pokémon type is super-effective against grass pokémon, but weak to psychic and ground-type attacks.
What is poison?