’00s Hall Pass
What social media site asked you to rank your friends in a “Top 8”?
Myspace
This gas makes up about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Nitrogen?
Every gym had this iconic climbing structure that 90% of kids couldn’t make it to the top of.
The Rope Climb
"That’s hot."
Paris Hilton
The ultimate rebellion: showing this forbidden 2-inch section of skin between your shirt and waistband.
A Midriff
What 2004 teen movie gave us the quote “On Wednesdays we wear pink”?
Meangirls
This part of the cell is known as the “powerhouse.”
Mitochondria?
This piece of equipment was supposed to “measure fitness,” but mostly caused public humiliation.
The Presidential Fitness Test
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens?
These delicate shoulder noodles could single-handedly destroy male focus.
What are spaghetti straps?
What type of phone was used to dramatically slam shut after saying “whatever”?
A flip phone (Motorola Razr preferred)
When water turns from a liquid to a gas, it’s called this process.
Evaporation
This cheerleading move often ended with someone in the nurse’s office.
A Basket Toss
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.”
Animal Farm by George Orwell
This item, worn proudly by every skater kid and Hot Topic shopper, was banned for “safety reasons.”
Chains
What pop-punk band told us, “It’s not a phase, Mom”?
My Chemical Romance
This simple machine helped ancient people move heavy objects by balancing force over distance.
A Lever
A wooden wall with holes you’re supposed to climb using only your upper body.
A Peg Board
"We're on a break."
Ross Geller
These shoes were outlawed for being both “unsafe” and “too sexy.”
Flip-flops
Who was crowned American Idol’s first winner in 2002?
Kelly Clarkson
This natural phenomenon occurs when light bends as it passes through water droplets.
A Rainbow
DAILY DOUBLE
These tiny shorts were the unofficial uniform of every high school P.E. class in the 2000s.
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
This article of clothing managed to express personality, humor, and opinions — three things schools could not allow.
A graphic tee