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This digital pet, popular in the late ‘90s, required constant feeding and care to avoid an untimely demise.
What is a Tamagotchi?
This green-skinned meme character became a symbol of internet trolling and humor.
Who is Pepe the Frog?
This AOL feature let you show the world what you were doing with a short, cryptic message.
What is an away message?
This app, launched in 2009, revolutionized peer-to-peer payments and is now commonly used to split bills.
What is Venmo?
“I am the one who knocks.”
Who is Walter White (Breaking Bad)?
This boy band released the hit song Bye Bye Bye in 2000.
Who is *NSYNC?
In 2012, this viral song and dance by Psy took the internet by storm.
What is Gangnam Style?
Before streaming, this device let you burn songs onto a disc to make the perfect mix
What is a CD-R?
The FIRE movement stands for "Financial Independence, Retire ____."
What is "Early"?
“I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.”
Who is Michael Scott (The Office)?
On Rugrats, Tommy Pickles’ best friend, who often wore a blue shirt, was named this.
Who is Chuckie Finster?
This 2015 meme featured a dress that divided the internet over whether it was black and blue or white and gold.
What is "The Dress"?
The original name of the iPod’s signature control wheel function.
What is the Click Wheel?
This term refers to the portion of your paycheck taken out for Social Security and Medicare taxes.
What is FICA?
“That’s so fetch.”
Who is Gretchen Wieners (Mean Girls
Before streaming, we had to visit this rental store, which famously declared, “Be Kind, Rewind.”
What is Blockbuster?
In 2021, this stock soared to unexpected heights due to a Reddit-fueled short squeeze.
What is GameStop?
This now-defunct social media site allowed users to rank their top friends, often causing major drama.
What is Myspace?
This economic theory, often debated among millennials, suggests that increasing government spending can lead to increased economic growth, even with high debt levels.
What is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)?
“We’re all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that’s all.”
What is The Breakfast Club?
The final episode of Friends aired in this year.
What is 2004?
This phrase, originally from a 2014 tweet, became a mantra for self-care and setting personal boundaries.
What is "You have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé"?
Released in 2001, this handheld console was the first to feature a backlit screen, revolutionizing mobile gaming.
What is the Game Boy Advance SP?
The 4% rule in retirement planning suggests withdrawing 4% of your portfolio annually. It was derived from research by this financial planner.
Who is William Bengen?
“You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how.”
What is Gone with the Wind?