4-Letter Words
Idioms & Expressions
On MTV in 2005-2015
The Year 1995
Iconic Movie Quotes
100

A song with two voices

What is a duet?

100

Meaning it’s better to show than tell, "a picture is worth" this many words.

What is 1,000?

100

This series aired from 2009-2012 and featured eight houseguests living and partying in a summer house in New Jersey.

What is "Jersey Shore"?

100

This athlete/actor was on trial for murder in 1995.

Who is O.J. Simpson?

100

"Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore."

What is "The Wizard of Oz"?

200

It's slang for a potato

What is a spud?

200

A rare event is said to happen once in this color moon.

What is blue?

200

This show aired from 2000-2001 and sparked debates about the ethics of prank-based entertainment and obligation for viewer safety.

What is "Jackass"?

200

Starbucks introduced this drink in 1995.

What is a Frappuccino? 

200

"You wanna know how I got these scars?"

What is "The Dark Knight"?

300

A popular type of protein powder is made from this watery byproduct of cheesemaking

What is whey?

300

This rhyming expression means mistakes will be made if you rush through something.

What is "haste makes waste"?

300

This series aired from 2009-2020 and highlighted the struggles of teen pregnancy.

What is "16 and Pregnant"?

300

This president lifted a 23-year old ban on Alaskan oil imports in 1995.

Who is Bill Clinton?

300

"You is kind. You is smart. You is important."

What is "The Help"?

400

This music genre originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has roots in blues and ragtime.

What is Jazz?

400

A pointless endeavor might be described as a "wild...chase" of this bird.

What is a goose?

400

This series aired on MTV from 2006-2010, and showcased a group of friends living in LA and navigating friendships and romantic relationships.

What is "The Hills"?

400

This film won the 1995 Oscar for best picture.

What is Forrest Gump?

400

"Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin'."

What is "The Shawshank Redemption"?

500

A female horse

What is a mare?

500

If something goes from bad to worse, it’s out of this and into the fire.

What is the frying pan?

500

This documentary-style series about the truths and lies of online dating first aired in 2012.

What is "Catfish: The TV Show"?

500

This was top song of the year in 1995.

What is Gangstas Paradise by Coolio?

500

"I’m not bad; I’m just drawn that way."

What is "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?