Level Up (Gaming)
Going Viral (Internet & Memes)
Main Character Energy (Music)
Binge-Worthy (Movies & TV)
Aesthetic & Style (Fashion/Lifestyle)
100
This 2016 mobile game had everyone walking around their neighborhoods trying to "catch 'em all" in Augmented Reality.
What is Pokémon GO?
100
This surreal YouTube series about singing heads in toilets became a massive obsession for younger kids in 2023 and 2024.
What is Skibidi Toilet?
100
This K-Pop supergroup announced a massive "Reunion World Tour" for 2026 after all members finished their mandatory military service.
Who is BTS?
100
This Netflix series set in Hawkins, Indiana, made "the Upside Down" a household name starting in 2016.
What is Stranger Things?
100
These oversized, colorful insulated water bottles became a massive status symbol in middle schools around 2023 and 2024.
What are Stanley Tumblers?
200
This "battle royale" game became a global phenomenon in 2017, known for its building mechanics and "emotes" like the Floss.
What is Fortnite?
200
This short-form video app was discontinued in 2017, but its 6-second loops are still quoted by Gen Z and Alpha today.
What is Vine?
200
This 2024 song by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, named after a Korean drinking game, became a massive global hit.
What is "APT."?
200
In 2024, this sequel to a 2015 Pixar hit introduced new emotions like Anxiety, Envy, and Ennui to Riley’s head.
What is Inside Out 2?
200
This "clean" makeup and skincare trend, popularized on TikTok in 2024, is named after a shiny, sweet-topped breakfast treat.
What is Glazed Donut (aesthetic)?
300
Released in early 2025, this highly anticipated sequel returned players to the state of Leonida (based on Florida) for the first time in over a decade.
What is Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)?
300
What is a Fidget Spinner?
300
In 2019, this "Old Town Road" rapper broke the record for the longest-running #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who is Lil Nas X?
300
In this 2021 South Korean thriller, players compete in deadly children's games for a massive cash prize.
What is Squid Game?
300
These chunky, colorful plastic shoes were once considered "ugly" but became trendy again with "charms" called Jibbitz.
What are Crocs?
400
This sandbox platform allows users to create their own games and has hosted massive virtual concerts for artists like Lil Nas X.
What is Roblox?
400
This slang term, popularized by Gen Alpha in the mid-2020s, is used to describe someone with "charisma" or game when flirting.
What is Rizz?
400
This British singer-songwriter’s 2022 hit "As It Was" became the anthem of the summer and spent 15 weeks at #1.
Who is Harry Styles?
400
This animated "Spider-Verse" hero, Miles Morales, first swung into theaters in this 2018 Oscar-winning film.
What is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?
400
In 2025, this 1990s-inspired hair accessory—a large plastic clip—fully replaced the "scrunchie" as the most popular way to hold hair up.
What is a Claw Clip?
500
Rumors and leaks about the successor to this "hybrid" Nintendo console dominated the news cycle throughout 2024 and 2025.
What is the Nintendo Switch 2?
500
This term, which went viral in the early 2020s, refers to the "oldest" members of Gen Alpha who are currently in middle school.
What are iPad Kids?
500
Known as the "Princess of Pop" in 2024, this artist had fans singing "Please, Please, Please" and "Espresso."
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
500
This 2025 hit movie follows three singers who fight monsters through the power of song.
What is KPop Demon Hunters?
500
This "Core" aesthetic, popular in the mid-2020s, focuses on nostalgic, early 2000s tech like wired earbuds and digital cameras.
What is Y2K Core?