1930s-1950s
This common household item became a popular date night luxury during WWII-era blackouts.
What is a candle?
This sitcom featured a large blended family and taught valuable family lessons:
What is The Brady Bunch?
This Prince song (and movie) was all about love, identity, and a little purple magic — and still plays at throwback parties today.
What is Purple Rain?
This app launched in 2012 and changed the dating game forever.
What is Tinder?
In the 1950s, this family-focused TV show introduced America to the Cleaver family.
What is Leave It to Beaver?
The average cost of a wedding in the 1970s was closest to:
A. $1,000
B. $5,000
C. $10,000
What is A. $1,000?
This popular 1980s fast-food chain commercial asked, “Where’s the beef?”—often during cheap dinner dates.
What is Wendy’s?
Beyoncé reminded couples to “put a ring on it” in this smash hit.
What is Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)?
This iconic '50s diner dish was a classic cheap date meal:
What is a burger and milkshake?
This popular board game launched in the ‘60s and includes “getting married” as a milestone.
What is The Game of Life?
In the '90s, this new gadget changed long-distance dating forever.
What is the internet/email?
The average date night in 2010 (dinner + movie) cost about:
A. $20
B. $40
C. $80
What is C. $80?
A 1950s drive-in date might’ve cost this much, including movie and snacks.
What is around $1.50?
This singer serenaded lovers in the '70s with songs like “Let’s Stay Together.”
Who is Al Green?
In the 1990s, this was a top hangout spot for teens on group dates:
What is the mall?
This famous couple starred in Mr. & Mrs. Smith and became a pop culture phenomenon
Who are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?