Pop Culture
This singer’s hit “Shake It Off” made her one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Who is Taylor Swift?
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. I disappear as I work. What am I?
What is a candle?
This jazz legend revolutionized harmony with his “So What” modal approach, shifting improvisation away from chord changes and toward scales.
Miles Davis
This long‑running Nintendo franchise features a hero who is not named Zelda, even though many people still mix up the names.
The Legend of Zelda (hero: Link)
This animated Nickelodeon show features a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea.
What is SpongeBob SquarePants?
I have cities but no houses, forests but no trees, and rivers but no water. What am I?
What is a map?
This artist became the youngest person ever to win Album of the Year at the Grammys for When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Billie Eilish
This massively popular sandbox game was originally created by Markus Persson, also known as “Notch,” before being acquired by Microsoft.
Minecraft
This Marvel hero uses a high‑tech suit and calls himself the “friendly neighborhood” protector of Queens.
Who is Spider‑Man?
The more you take from me, the bigger I get. What am I?
What is a hole?
This influential hip‑hop producer is known for sampling obscure soul records and creating the “chipmunk vocal” sound that shaped early 2000s rap.
Kanye West
In Super Smash Bros., this character is known for having one of the strongest recovery moves in the game thanks to his “Up‑B” spinning attack.
Kirby
This singer started on Barney & Friends, later starred in Wizards of Waverly Place, and now releases hit songs like Lose You to Love Me.
Who is Selena Gomez?
I speak without a mouth, hear without ears, and respond without a body. I travel far but never move. What am I?
What is an echo?
This legendary guitarist from the band Queen is also an astrophysicist and helped NASA with space imaging projects.
Brian May
This 2016 game became a global phenomenon by using augmented reality to let players catch creatures in real‑world locations.
Pokémon GO
This popular anime follows a boy named Tanjiro who joins a special corps to fight demons after his family is attacked, and his sister becomes part‑demon.
What is Demon Slayer?
I can be cracked, made, told, and played. I can make you laugh or make you think. What am I?
What is a joke?
This influential producer and artist pioneered the “lo‑fi hip‑hop” aesthetic and is known for blending jazz samples with mellow beats, inspiring thousands of online creators.
Nujabes
This critically acclaimed indie game features a silent protagonist exploring a mysterious underground world filled with insects and challenging bosses.
Hollow Knight