One Hit Wonders
Hey Nerd!
(geek trivia)
Olympics
Urban Legends
Rom Coms
100

In 1958, This hit song by Champs only had one word of lyrics which happened to share a name with a popular adult beverage.

What is Tequila? 

100

Originally known as Sméagol, he was corrupted by the One Ring and later named after his habit of making "a horrible swallowing noise in his throat".

Who is Gollum?

100

Considered one of the best "underdog" sports movies of all time, it was inspired by the true story of the first Jamaican national bobsleigh team.

What is Cool Runnings?

100

This legend evolved from the failure of the Boston Red Sox to win the World Series in the 86-year period from 1918 to 2004.

What is the curse of the Bambino?

100

That day, she was amazed to discover that when he was saying "As you wish," what he meant was, "I love you." And even more amazing was the day she realized she truly loved him back.

What is the Princess Bride?

200

This Halloween-themed graveyard smash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers, is a testament to how much people in the 1960s went nuts for a song with wild choreography.

What is Monster Mash?

200

These two are credited for creating the Marvel Universe.  We will accept either one or both.

Who is Stan Lee and Jack Kirby 

200

The IOC which is the governing body of the Olympics stands for this. 

What is the International Olympic Committee?

200

This Urban legend is about a thin, unnaturally tall man with a blank and usually featureless face and wearing a black suit.

Who is Slender Man?

200

At dawn, Lloyd plays "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel, the song that was playing the first time they slept together, on a boombox under her open bedroom window.

What is Say Anything?

300

In 1963, this surf-themed song by Surfaris peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

What is Wipe Out?

300

This board game was turned into a movie starring Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd, and Madeline Kahn.

What is Clue?

300

This animal has participated in every Summer Olympics since 1916.

What are horses (Equestrianism)?

300

This activity became a popular small-town legend that involves a common farm animal and happens at night.

What is Cow Tipping?

300

An uncomfortable cafe scene leads a patron to ask, "I'll have what she's having!"

What is When Harry Met Sally?

400

This synthpop single by A-ha was the go-to song for getting groovy in the mid-80s and was made even more popular with its live-action pencil sketch music video.

What is Take on Me?

400

Dana Scully was an alien tracking FBI agent but also held this second title and job.

What is M.D. (Medical Doctor)?

400

This athlete has the most Olympic medals of all time at 28.

Who is Michael Phelps?

400

This urban legend turned Hollywood hit is about government agents who harass or threaten UFO witnesses or victims of alleged Alien Abductions to keep them quiet about what they have seen.

What are Men in Black?

400

Rob Gordon asked, did I listen to pop music because I was miserable, or am I miserable because I listen to pop music?

What is High Fidelity?

500

Right Said Fred's provocative 1991 hit made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

What is I'm Too Sexy?

500

This fictional jock and antagonist turned protagonist by the third film of the Nerds franchise, could not stand nerds and thought they were a threat to his way of life.

Who is Stan Gable?

500

The last Olympic medal that was actually solid gold was awarded in 1912. Today, "gold" medals are 92.5% this material.

What is Silver?

500

If driving alone at night and someone flashes their high beams or tries to frantically get your attention, you may want to look here!

Where is the backseat?

500

A broken heart, a rock star, a vampire rock opera, and one funny vacation to Hawaii all leads to true love in this 2008 rom com.

What is Forgetting Sarah Marshall?