Kids These Days
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They think this ancient device is just a weird phone accessory, but we used it to actually talk to people—on the wall.

What is a Landline?

100

Male green ones of this genus may turn a vibrant orange color during the mating season to attract a female.

What is iguana?

100

Famous for its cheesy dishes, this state is nicknamed the “Dairy State.”

What is Wisconsin?

100

This 2001 animated hit reminds us, “Just keep swimming.”

What is Finding Nemo?

100

Michael Jackson’s signature move in the “Thriller” music video is this iconic dance step.

What is the moonwalk?

200

Apparently, this punctuation mark is now considered "aggressive" when texting. Back in our day, it just meant you ended a sentence.

What is a period?

200

No, it’s not a Pokémon—it’s a real Australian mammal that lays eggs, has a duck bill, and gives zoologists trust issues.

What is a platypus?

200

A 1969 act banned singing in a bathtub or shower for this state.

What is Pennsylvania?

200

In this 1994 classic says, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.”

What is Forrest Gump?

200

Known for his curly hair and hit “Every Breath You Take,” this lead singer fronts The Police.

Who is Sting?

300

They say they’re “vintage,” but we called them low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and trucker hats—aka this early-2000s fashion comeback.

What is Y2K style?

300

In male dominance battles, these African giants use their necks as weapons, swinging their heads like sledgehammers in what's known as “necking.”

What is a giraffe?

300

This state bans fishing for whales on Sundays—but since it’s landlocked, that’s probably not a big problem.

What is Arkansas?

300

In this 1997 blockbuster, Jack says, “I’m the king of the world!” while standing at the bow of a ship.

What is Titanic?

300

A popular video game, named after a specific bug.

What is Centipede?

400

Today’s kids text entire conversations in emojis. We had to hit this key three times just to get to the letter “C.”

What is the 2 key?

400

Discovered in 2003, this squishy deep-sea fish was named the “World’s Ugliest Animal” and only looks like a sad Jell-O mold when removed from its high-pressure home.

What is a blobfish?

400

In this state, it’s illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.

What is Georgia?

400

In this 90's movie, "The boy just won't quit peeing and throwing up. He's like a cocker spaniel!"

What is Big Daddy?

400

She sang “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” becoming an ’80s feminist pop icon.

Who is Cyndi Lauper?

500

Once a DVD-by-mail service, this streaming giant is now how kids watch entire seasons in one sitting while claiming they're “too busy to do chores.”

What is Netflix?

500

This South American rodent is the world’s largest—and chillest—rodent, often seen lounging in hot springs or making unexpected friendships with ducks, monkeys, and even crocodiles.

What is a capybara?

500

This state prohibits people from walking a cow down Main Street after 7 p.m., probably to keep the nightlife drama-free.

What is Oklahoma?

500

In this southern charmed movie, this iconic line comes from: “Honey, just cause I talk slow doesn't mean I'm stupid."
 

What is Sweet Home Alabama?

500

This clever cop and robber gave a nickname to him and his counterpart in Home Alone. What was that nickname?

What is "the wet bandits"?