Sports
What famous Chicago Bull was cut by his high school basketball team?
Michael Jordan
What author was rejected by 12 publishers before her book about a wizarding school was accepted?
J.K. Rowling
What famous 4 person band from the mid 1960s was told, "guitar groups were on their way out"
The Beatles
What actor was rejected 1500 times before writing and starring in Rocky?
Sylvester Stallone
What Apple co-founder was fired from his own company
Steve Jobs
What famous soccer/football player who was rejected and cut by his junior team at 11 years old, went on to win the European Golden Boot six times?
Lionel Messi
What famous children's author, known for The Cat in the Hat, was told "Too different from other juveniles on the market to warrant its selling"?
Dr. Seuss
What artist known today as the "King of Rock and Roll" was told to go back to driving trucks
Elvis Presley
What person was rejected from over 30 banks for his animation ideas? There are now parks all across the world with his name
Walt Disney
What graphic design program, used by students and businesses, provides designs for slideshows, pamphlets, and many more. Was denied by over 200 investors?
Canva
Frank Herbert's works have recently been made into movies starring Timothée Chalamet, but the books the movies were based on were rejected 23 times. What book was originally rejected?
Dune
What artist, known for her hit single "Material Girl" was rejected by CBS in the 80s, saying she had "no commercial potential
Madonna
Tom Selleck gave up the role of Indiana Jones, allowing for what actor known for Star Wars to get cast?
Harrison Ford
Blockbuster, the VHS rental company, rejected to buy what is now one of the biggest streaming services in the world for 50 million
Netflix
Which author's book "Carrie" was rejected by 30 publishers?
Stephen King
"Hit Me Baby One More Time" was offered to TLC, but they declined. Which artist picked up the song?
Britney Spears
Which actor rejected every romcom offer he received for 20 months, in order to break out of the cycle?
Matthew McConaughey
In 1919, what member of the Red Sox was thrown out and traded the the Yankees for $100.000, causing an 86-year-old curse to fall of the Red Sox
Babe Ruth
Margrett Mitchell in 1936 was denied by 38 publishers, but when she finally published, her first and only book was made into the most profitable movie of all time (adjusted for inflation). What book was it?
Gone With the Wind
Clee Green denied the song "Happy," famous for being in the Despicable Me movies. Which artist picked up the song?
Pharrell Williams
What musical artist, formerly a member of One Direction, turned down the role of Elvis, in Elvis
Harry Styles