80s Trivia
What 1980 eruption of a U.S. volcano became one of the most significant natural disasters of the decade?
Mt. St. Helens
In The Sixth Sense (1999), what is the famous line spoken by Haley Joel Osment’s character?
"I see dead people"
In The Legend of Zelda series, what is the name of Link’s recurring nemesis?
Ganon/Ganondorf
In 2001, who became the youngest golfer to complete a career Grand Slam by winning The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open, and PGA Championship?
Tiger Woods
In automotive terms, what does “DOHC” stand for?
Dual Overhead Camshaft
Which toy brand introduced colorful collectibles with symbols on their bellies in 1982?
Care Bears
What Coen Brothers film won Best Picture at the 1997 Academy Awards?
Fargo
In Pokémon Red and Blue, what are the three starter Pokémon choices?
Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle
The 2006 World Cup Final ended in a penalty shootout after a famous red card. Which French player was sent off for headbutting Marco Materazzi?
Zinedine Zidane
What Japanese automaker produces the luxury brand “Infiniti”?
Nissan
What TV show featured four Vietnam veterans “on the run” who could “build anything out of scrap”?
The A-Team
In Good Will Hunting (1997), what subject does Will solve a graduate-level problem in, stunning MIT students and faculty?
Mathematics
What planet serves as the setting for most of the Metroid series?
Planet Zebes
In the 2001 World Series, which Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher earned co-MVP honors alongside Curt Schilling?
Randy Johnson
In 1964, which American car model launched and went on to create the “pony car” class?
Ford Mustang
Which famous video channel launched in 1981 with the words, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll”?
MTV
In The Big Lebowski (1998), what is The Dude’s favorite drink?
White Russian
In Halo, what is the name of the parasitic alien species that threatens all life?
The Flood
Who won the men’s singles title at Wimbledon in 2003, beginning a streak of dominance at the tournament?
Roger Federer
The Nürburgring Nordschleife, often used for car testing, is located in which country?
Germany
Who was the British Prime Minister throughout most of the 1980s?
Margaret Thatcher
Which 1995 crime drama, directed by Michael Mann, famously brought Al Pacino and Robert De Niro together on screen for the first time?
Heat
In Final Fantasy VII, what is the name of the powerful corporation draining the planet’s energy?
Shinra Corporation
In 2007, which NFL quarterback set a then-record with 50 touchdown passes in a single season?
Tom Brady
What Italian car manufacturer built the legendary Miura and Countach models?
Lamborghini