This 1986 fighter-pilot film made “I feel the need… the need for speed!” an unforgettable catchphrase What is Top Gun?
What is Top Gun?
In the 1960s and 70s, if something was out of sight, you might have called it this—synonymous with excellent or cool.
What is Groovy?
In 2015, this NFL quarterback became the poster child for under-inflated footballs.
Who is Tom Brady?
At the 2022 Oscars, this comedian learned the hard way that not every joke lands after mocking an actor’s wife—some of them get slapped right off the stage..
Who is Chris Rock?
In 1941, an attack on this U.S. naval base in Honolulu led directly to America entering World War II.
What is Pearl Harbor?
n this 2004 comedy, the egotistical 1970s news personality says “I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly.” – Expressing his fondness for alcohol.
What is Anchorman?
In the 1990s, if you weren’t feeling someone’s rant, you might have raised a hand and said this.
What is “Talk to the hand”?
Once celebrated for seven Tour de France wins, this cyclist’s titles vanished faster than his competition after admitting to using performance enhancing drugs.
Who is Lance Armstrong?
This 1980s toy had people twisting and turning for a solution—and later became a pop-culture icon in films, TV, and speed-solving contests.
What is the Rubik’s Cube?
In 1903, The Wright Brothers made history by inventing this mode of transportation that would transform travel.
What is the first powered flight/airplane?
In this 1987 dance movie, Johnny famously declares, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
What is Dirty Dancing?
In the 2020s, if someone’s got that irresistible charisma, smooth confidence, or ability to woo, they’ve got this.
What is “Rizz’?
In 1994, this American figure skater made headlines for her indirect role in rival Nancy Kerrigan’s infamous knee incident.
Who is Tonya Harding?
This site began in 1995 as a place to auction Beanie Babies and used the slogan “Buy it, sell it, love it.”
What is eBay?
These two figures were at the center of a 1998 White House scandal that led to impeachment proceedings.
Who are Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky?
In this 1991 thriller, the villain Buffalo Bill tells his captive, “It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again.”
What is The Silence of the Lambs?
In the 1950s, someone boring, conventional, or uncool was often called this—a geometric insult
What is “Square”?
This pitcher was suspended in 2012 due to his connection with the Biogenesis scandal involving steroids and HGH.
Who is Alex Rodriguez?
This pop star shocked audiences in 2007 by kissing Madonna during the MTV Video Music Awards.
Who is Britney Spears?
She was the first American woman in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983.
Who is Sally Ride?
In this hit musical, Elphaba belts out, “I’m flying high, defying gravity!”
What is Wicked?
Back in the 1980s, if someone was stressing out, you might have told them to do this—four words to tell them to relax.
What is “take a chill pill”?
This Russian tennis star tested positive for meldonium in 2016, temporarily suspending her from competition.
Who is Maria Sharapova?
This 1970s dance craze had nightclub-goers spinning and stepping to the groove of disco music.
What is the Hustle?
Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking this historical movement.
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?