Cracking the code
If you are "this", you are acting in a way that is considered embarrassing, desperate or trying too hard
What is cringe
In mario cart, if you hit this yellow fruit peel left on the track by another driver, your cart will spin out of control
What is a banana peel
This short-form video platform, became the definitive app for Gen Z during the 2020 lockdowns.
What is Tiktok
Known as "the greatest outdoor show on Earth" this even brings millions of people to the city
What is the Calgary Stampede
This famous "Whiz kid" of the wizarding world discovered he was a legend on his 11th birthday and went on to defeat Lord Voldemort.
Who is Harry Potter
To "ghost" someone means to suddenly do "this" to their texts and calls
What is ignore them
This is the specific style of animation that comes from Japan, featuring shows like Pokemon or sailor moon
What is Anime
Gen Z declared these specific types of jeans- a staple of millennial fashion- to be officially "uncool" in 2021
What are Skinny jeans
This local ice cream shop, known for its long lines and "london fog" flavor is a hot spot for summer evenings
What is Village Ice cream
The O.G. teen doctor-Neil Patrick Harris played this 14 year old genius doctor
Who is Doogie Howser
This three-letter word is used when someone is lying or exaggerating. If you are telling the truth, you might say "no" before this word.
What is cap
In "Bouldering", you fall onto these thick, squishy foam mats designed to cushion your landing
What are crash pads (or mats)
This legendary English rock band, famous for "wonderwall" finally reunited in 2025 after years of the brothers fighting.
Who is Oasis
This Calgarians wear " C" crested jerseys to support this local NHL hockey team
Who are the Calgary flames
This real life Whiz kid co-founded Facebook from his college dorm room, becoming one of the youngest billionaires in history.
Who is Mark Zucherberg
This four-letter acronym, often represented by a farm animal emoji, stands for the "Greatest of All Time"
What is GOAT
This yellow, electric Pokemon is the mascot of the entire franchise and has been famous since the 90's.
Who is Pikachu
The term "Y2K fashion" refers to the resurgence of styles from this specific decade
What are the 2000's
Every July Calgarians line up at parking lots and street corners for this "free" morning meal.
What is a pancake breakfast
This child prodigy loved the library and used her big brain (and some magic) to defeat her mean principle, Miss truchbull.
Who is Matilda
This term refers to having a specific style, charisma, or the ability to attract a romantic partner
What is Rizz
If you have a tiny dog, who has anger problems and tends to bite ankles your vet might recommend that they go on this.
What is medication
In a battle of hair styling, Gen Z largely favors the "middle part" over this millenial favourite.
What is the side part
The "Instagram Bridge". This bright red, bridge over the Bow River is the #1 spot in the city for graduation photos and "outfit of the day" Tiktoks
What is the peace bridge
This legendary musician was a whiz kid who signed with motown at age 11 and mastered the piano, harmonica and drums while being blind from birth.
Who is Stevie Wonder