Released in 2012.
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What is Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift?
Abbreviations were huge in the '10s. This one was effectively the 'carpe diem' or 'sieze the day' of the '10s.
(a) MCM (b) LOL (c) WCW (d) YOLO
(d) YOLO
Actress known for her roles in the Amazing Spiderman, Easy A, Zombieland, and many more!
Who is Emma Stone?
This movie franchise defined the box office throughout the 2010s, with many different films blowing expectations out of the water.
What is the MCU? (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
One of the single best-selling video games of all time due to its open-ended style of play.
What is Minecraft (2011)?
Over 300 million copies sold!
Released in 2011.
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What is Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jaspen?
All of these words were used in the '10s to describe something as awesome, cool, or exciting, EXCEPT one:
(a) Catfish (b) Lit (c) Slaps (d) Yeet
(a) Catfish
Named an Associated Press Athlete of the Decade, she won 12 of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles between 2010 and 2019.
Who is Serena Williams?
Chris Pratt, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, and Channing Tatum are just a few big names in the star-studded cast of this film.
What is The Lego Movie? (2014)
These had been around since the 1990s, but exploded in 2017, thanks to YouTube videos of pros doing crazy tricks with them.
What is a Fidget Spinner?
Released in 2013.
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Inspired by a 2000s Eminem song, this word was used to describe someone who is 100% committed to something/someone, no matter what, sometimes to an extreme level.
(a) BFF (b) Stan (c) Swiftie (d) Fanatic
(b) Stan
Despite facing several legal issues over his songs being alleged "note for note" copies of other songs, he has still managed to become the most followed artist on Spotify. (113,404,496 as of writing in 7/2024)
Who is Ed Sheeran?
A rookie cop and a cynical con artist must work together to uncover a conspiracy.
What is Zootopia? (2016)
An American children's book series and media franchise created by Jeff Kinney.
What is Diary of A Wimpy Kid?
Released in 2017/2018.
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What is Say My Name by Tove Styrke?
This was used in the '10s the same way that "toxic" or "cringe" are used today.
(a) Sorry Not Sorry (b) Get Rekt (c) Cancer (d) Milkshake Duck
(c) Cancer
The TV show “Girls” was our first time seeing a lot of now well-known stars. Ironically, it was none of the women who emerged as the brightest star, though. That would be _________, who shines in just about everything he does.
Who is Adam Driver?
A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O.
What is Inception? (2010)
Popular Youtube Channel(s) started in the 2000s by two high school kids known for their comedy-improv sketches and just downright silliness. The pair split in 2017 before ultimately reuniting and buying their channel(s) back in 2023.
What is Smosh?
Released in 2015.
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What is Never Come Back Again by Austin Plaine?
If something is “on fleek,” it is:
(a) out of place, lost (b) looking great, on point (c) on sale, discounted (d) well-known, popular
(b) looking great, on point
Also: flawlessly styled/groomed, etc.
Each day, over 200 million people use Snapchat, the pioneering app created by this individual.
Who is Evan Spiegel?
Starring Logan Lerman, this movie was supposed to be the book series' transition to the big screen, but the producers had clearly never read the books, as they killed off the main villain in the first movie. Oops!
What is the Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief? (2010)
The 2010s saw the arrival of drones that were made accessible to the mass public. However, the DJI _______ ___ is perhaps the most popular among other drone models as it was the first one that was made widely available for consumers and had unbeatable specs.
What is the DJI Phantom One?