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In 1956, this "King of Rock and Roll" had everyone "all shook up" with his swivel-hipped performance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Elvis Presley
This 1950s waist-spinning toy became a national craze after being marketed by the Wham-O company
the hula-hoop
This device lets you watch movies at home, as long as you remember to rewind the tape.
a VCR
For Julie Andrews, the hills were alive with this, the title of a 1965 musical.
If a grandkid says their new shoes are "fire," they aren't burning; they simply mean the shoes are this.
cool (or excellent)
This 1960s British band sparked "Mania" across America and holds the record for the most Billboard Number 1 hits of all time.
The Beatles
In the 1970s, many people "adopted" these low-maintenance companions that came in a cardboard carrier with air holes
pet rocks
This pocket‑sized device can take photos, give directions, play music, and still somehow manages to run out of battery right when you need it most.
Cellphone
Humphrey Bogart stars as Rick Blaine in this iconic 1942 romantic drama set in Morocco.
Casablanca
when someone says "No Cap," they aren't talking about their hat; they are telling you they are being this.
honest
This 1980s pop icon, known for her "Vogue" dance moves, is the best-selling female recording artist in history.
Madonna
Originally worn by sailors in the 19th-century Navy, these wide-legged trousers became a staple of "hippie" fashion in the 1960s and 70s.
Bell bottoms
This device usually sat in most peoples living rooms, and played music through a needle and a spinning vinyl disc.
Record Player
In this hit 1990s sitcom, characters like Ross, Rachel, and Phoebe frequently hung out at a coffee shop called Central Perk.
Friends
If a millennial is "Ghosting" someone, they aren't haunting them—they have simply stopped doing this.
responding
Often compared to Frank Sinatra for his smooth style, this Canadian singer is a holiday staple with his album simply titled Christmas.
Michael Bublé
In 1959, this "compact" fad saw college students across America competing to see how many people they could cram into a standard Bell System structure.
phone booth stuffing
This 1980s gadget lets you listen to music on the go, with cassette tapes, and headphones.
a Walkman
In this 1997 James Cameron epic, the sketch of Rose was actually drawn by the director himself, not by Jack.
Titanic
A Gen Z person might call a powerful, respected woman a "Slay Queen"—back in the day, you might have called her this "regal" title instead.
a Classy Lady
Your grandkids might have paid thousands to see this singer’s "Eras Tour," which became the first concert tour to gross over $1 billion.
Taylor Swift
In 1939, a Harvard freshman started a national college craze when he won a $10 bet by doing this to a live, three-inch-long pet.
goldfish swallowing
This remote controlled device that seems to get thinner and thinner as time goes on, sits in your bedroom or living room, and lets you see many different things.
a TV
Set in the 1940s, this 2006 Guillermo del Toro film follows a girl named Ofelia who believes she is a mythical princess.
Pan's Labyrinth
What does LOL stand for
Laughing out Loud