(80s & 90s Pop Culture)
If someone said, "Gag me with a spoon," what were they expressing?
Disgust or disbelief.
In this 1990 romantic comedy, Julia Roberts plays a woman who is hired by a wealthy businessman and ends up falling in love with him. What is the title of the movie?
Pretty Woman
This artist was known as "The King of Pop."
Michael Jackson
In the classic 70s sitcom All in the Family, what was the name of Archie Bunker’s wife?
Edith Bunker
These ladies ruled the roost on the popular TV show Dynasty. What are their character names?
Alexis Carrington and Krystle Carrington
What was the name of Madonna’s 1984 hit that made lace gloves and layered necklaces a fashion trend?
Like a Virgin
In E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, what candy does Elliott use to lure E.T. out of hiding?
Reese's Pieces
What girl group told us to "Spice up your life"?
Spice Girls
The Full House theme song says, "Whatever happened to ____?"
predictability
This tennis legend became a trailblazer for women’s sports in the 70s and 80s, winning 39 Grand Slam titles and advocating for equal pay in the sport.
Billie Jean King
This 80s hair product was essential for achieving sky-high bangs.
Aqua Net or Aussie Sprunch hairspray
In Risky Business, what song does Tom Cruise dance to in his underwear?
"Old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger
What was the first song played on MTV when it launched in 1981?
Video Killed the Radio Star – The Buggles
What was the name of the coffee shop in Friends?
Central Perk
This media mogul rose to fame with her groundbreaking talk show, which became the highest-rated daytime television talk show in the U.S. for over two decades.
Oprah Winfrey
What colour(s) was the original Rubik’s Cube logo?
White, blue, red, orange, green, yellow
What was the highest-grossing movie of the 90s, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet?
Titanic
Who sang "I Will Always Love You" in The Bodyguard soundtrack?
Whitney Houston
In Three's Company, what was the name of the landlord who often found himself caught up in the trio's mix-ups?
Mr. Roper
This gal pal is 1/3 of the iconic Charlie's Angels trio. What are the names of the other two actresses who made up the famous team?
Jaclyn Smith and Kate Jackson
What was the name of the 1985 charity song featuring Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, and Cyndi Lauper?
We Are the World
In this 1983 film, a group of teens navigate life at a high school, featuring John Hughes' classic themes of friendship, cliques, and angst.
The Breakfast Club
Prince won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score in 1985 for the soundtrack of his iconic 1984 film. What was the name of the film?
Purple Rain
In The Golden Girls, what are the names of the four main characters?
Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, Sophia
It may not be Basic Instinct to identify her as the ultimate femme fatale of the 90s, but her role as Catherine Tramell in the 1992 thriller cemented her status as an icon. Who is the actress behind this iconic character?
Sharon Stone