Pop Culture
Who released the hit song “As It Was” in 2022?
Harry Styles
What major global event started in 2020 and impacted nearly every country?
COVID-19 pandemic
What social media app became wildly popular for short video content during quarantine?
TikTok
What sea creature went viral on TikTok thanks to a “dance challenge” song in 2020?
“Baby Shark” remix
What video platform was most used for remote learning during COVID-19?
Zoom
What Netflix series about a chess prodigy became a massive hit in 2020?
→ The Queen’s Gambit
Which British monarch passed away in 2022?
Queen Elizabeth II
What is the name of the AI-powered chatbot released by OpenAI in 2022?
ChatGPT
Who made “Corn Kid” a meme in 2022 with a love for corn?
Tariq, featured in a Recess Therapy video
What phrase did teachers say repeatedly during online classes when students didn’t respond?
“You're on mute.”
What major film won the Best Picture Oscar in 2024?
Everything Everywhere All At Once
In 2023, what country hosted the Women’s World Cup?
Australia and New Zealand
What tech company released Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset, in 2024?
Apple
What trend involved sharing side-by-side 10-year-old and current photos?
#10YearChallenge
What popular website was blocked in many schools but used for chat and memes?
Discord or Reddit
Which artist headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2023 while pregnant?
Rihanna
In 2022, what controversial U.S. policy aimed to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for millions, before being blocked by the Supreme Court?
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
What gaming platform became a virtual hangout during the pandemic with games like “Among Us”?
Discord
What backyard item became viral for relaxation and vibes in 2023?
Inflatable pools & cold plunges
What creative hobby surged in popularity among teens during lockdown?
Baking (e.g., banana bread, whipped coffee)
What K-pop group announced a hiatus in 2022, shocking fans worldwide?
BTS
What major environmental protest movement gained momentum again in 2024 under the slogan “There’s No Planet B”?
Fridays for Future / Climate Strikes
What major tech company laid off over 10,000 employees in early 2023 as part of a widespread wave of tech industry cuts?
Google (Alphabet) (also acceptable: Meta, Amazon, or Microsoft—multiple tech giants did mass layoffs)
What word did Gen Z bring back to mean something is cool or trendy?
“Rizz” (short for charisma)
What slang term did students start using during remote learning to describe pretending to be present while actually doing something else off-camera?
"Zoom ghosting" or "silent logging in"