BOOMER HEADLINES
The assassination of this American president in Dallas in 1963 shocked the nation and remains one of the most covered news events in U.S. history.
This 1984 title track from Prince’s most famous album became an anthem and a movie soundtrack hit.
What is Purple Rain?
This 2004 comedy stars Lindsay Lohan as a teen who magically switches bodies with her mother, leading to chaos at school and at home.
What is "Freaky Friday"?
This singer, born in 2003, gained popularity after releasing “drivers license,” sparking a social media-fueled breakup debate.
Who is "Olivia Rodrigo"?
GEN Z MUSIC:
This short n sweet Gen Z artist rose to notoriety in 2024 with her humorous and provocative music after her song "Espresso" became the song of the summer.
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
In July 1969, millions of Americans watched as this NASA mission successfully landed humans on the moon for the first time.
What is Apollo 11?
This controversial 1989 Madonna song sparked backlash due to its religious imagery and was accompanied by a provocative music video.
What is "Like a Prayer"?
This fantasy film series based on books from a pathetic and bigoted author dominated theaters throughout the 2000s and early 2010s.
What is "Harry Potter"?
This platform, known for ephemeral messages that disappear after being viewed, was especially popular with teens and early Gen Z users.
What is Snapchat?
MILLENIAL SLANG:
This 4 letter acronym became a mantra for club girls and JMSBros in the early 2010s, following the release of Drakes "The motto".
What is "YOLO"?
This series of riots in New York City’s Greenwich Village in June 1969, sparked by a police raid, is widely considered the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
What is the Stonewall Riots?
This 1985 charity single brought together dozens of famous artists to raise money for famine relief in Africa and became a global anthem for unity.
What is "We are the World"?
In this 2001 film parodying high fashion, a male model’s trademark smoldering pose, known as “Blue Steel,” becomes a comedic focal point while he unwittingly gets caught in an assassination plot.
What is Zoolander?
This HBO drama starring Zendaya became known for its stylized cinematography and focus on modern teen life.
What is Euphoria?
GEN X POP CULTURE:
This supermodel became a defining face of 1980s and early 1990s fashion, appearing on countless magazine covers and Pepsi commercials, making her a Gen X style icon.
In 1957, this treaty signed by six nations laid the foundation for what would later become the European Union.
What is the Treaty of Rome?
This female-fronted band brought punk energy to mainstream radio with songs like “Heart of Glass.”
Who is Blondie?
This groundbreaking HBO series, created by Lena Dunham, centers on the messy personal and professional lives of twenty-something women living in New York City.
What is "Girls"?
Dubbed the “internet’s daddy” by Gen Z, this actor became the subject of countless TikTok thirst-trap edits after gaining widespread recognition for roles such as The Mandalorian and The Last of Us.
Who is Pedro Pascal?
BOOMER TV + MOVIES:
This 1960s spy TV series starred Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, blending espionage and campy humor was remade for the big screen in Guy Ritchie's 2015 film starring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer.
What is "The Man from U.N.C.L.E."?
This 1967 Supreme Court decision struck down laws banning interracial marriage across the United States.
What is Loving v. Virginia?
This British band’s minimalist sound and emotional vocals helped pioneer synth-pop with hits like “Just Can’t Get Enough.”
Who is Depeche Mode?
This 2007 indie comedy-drama follows a witty and sarcastic teenager navigating an unplanned pregnancy, her unconventional family, and the challenges of adoption.
What is "Juno"?
This Gen Z comedian, ranked 6 on Rolling Stones list of influential creators, made headlines after Mr Beast went on a public rant after ranking 7 on the same list, one place below him.
Who is Caleb Hearon?
GEN X MOVIES + TV:
This 1988 hit romantic comedy features Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, and Sigourney Weaver and tells the story of a clever secretary who must navigate office politics, personal ambition, and unexpected romance as she attempts to seize an opportunity that could change her career.