Streaming & Social Media Stars
Which platform popularized the short-form video format that made "For You Page" a household term?
TikTok
Which artist's 2022 album "Midnights" broke Spotify's record for most-streamed album in a single day?
Taylor Swift
Which Marvel franchise centers on a group of misfit heroes protecting the galaxy, featuring a talking raccoon and a tree named Groot?
Guardians of the Galaxy
Which decade is known for the birth of MTV and the rise of the "music video" as an art form?
The 1980s
Which battle royale game, featuring a bus drop and building mechanics, became a global phenomenon starting in 2017?
Fortnite
What term describes a piece of media (a joke, image, or video) that spreads rapidly across the internet?
Meme (or "viral content")
What genre blends elements of hip-hop and Latin music and was popularized globally by artists like Bad Bunny?
Reggaeton (or Latin trap)
What Netflix series set in the fictional town of Hawkins features kids battling monsters from the "Upside Down"?
Stranger Things
What was the name of the boy band that included Justin Timberlake before his solo career?
NSYNC
Name the sandbox building game, often played by younger audiences, that lets players mine resources and construct with blocks.
Minecraft
Which app, known for disappearing photos and videos, was founded in 2011 and popularized the "streak" feature?
Snapchat
Which K-pop group is known for hits like "Dynamite" and "Butter" and became the first K-pop act to top the Billboard Hot 100?
BTS
Which 2023 movie, based on a Mattel toy line, became one of the highest-grossing films of all time and starred Margot Robbie?
Barbie
Which genre of music originated in the Bronx in the 1970s and combines rapping, DJing, and beatboxing?
Hip-hop
Which online multiplayer game platform allows users to create and share their own games, popular with younger teens?
Roblox
Which platform, originally for gamers, became a major hub for live-streaming music performances and "watch parties" during the pandemic?
Twitch
Which singer's "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" dominated summer playlists in 2024?
Sabrina Carpenter
Name the HBO series (and later spin-offs) based on a post-apocalyptic video game, starring Pedro Pascal.
The Last of Us
Which iconic pop star was known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
What do you call a livestreamed event where a content creator raises money for charity, often over many hours?
Charity stream (or "telethon stream")
Name the video-sharing platform where creators earn money through the "Partner Program" and ad revenue sharing.
YouTube
Name the artist behind the record-breaking "Renaissance" and "Cowboy Carter" albums.
Beyoncé
What animated Pixar film follows emotions like Joy, Sadness, and Anxiety inside a teenage girl's mind?
Inside Out (2 for the Anxiety reference)
Name the 1990s girl group known for songs like "Wannabe" and their message of "Girl Power."
Spice Girls
At what point is it acceptable to have your mobile phone out in class?
NEVER!!!!!!