Pop Culture
The term for regular mallgoers
Mallrats
What was Ronald Reagan's new style of economy called?
Reaganomics
Where did the Soviet Union try to send probes?
Mars
Who was going against Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
What happened in Chernobyl
A nuclear meltdown
Who were three pop singers?
Possible answers: MICHAEL JACKSON, MADONNA, PRINCE, WHITNEY HOUSTON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, LIONEL RICHIE, CYNDI LAUPER, BILLY JOEL, JON BON JOVI
What was the unemployment rate in the 80s?
7.5%
When was the artificial heart created?
December 2nd, 1982
Who became the president in 1989?
George H. W. Bush
What embassy was sieged during the 80s?
The Iranian Embassy
What were the 2 games that we mentioned that were a hit in the arcades of the 80s?
Galaga and Space Invaders
What was the price of a gallon of gas in the 80s?
$1.20
What was a revolutionary car that Ford made?
The Thunderbird
Who was the first justice Reagan appointed in the 80s, and when were they appointed?
Sandra Day O'conner, in 1981
What event happened in Germany in 1980s?
The Berlin wall finally came down
What did MTV stand for, what did it show, and what was the most played video on MTV?
Music Television, it played music, and the most played video was "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel.
What is the price of a car in the 80s?
$7,000.
Name 4 random innovations of the 80s?
Innovations: DNA fingerprinting, the Walkman, Motorola DynaTAC 8000x, disposable camera, compact disks, small personal camera, CD player, camcorder, nicotine patch, and the shuttle
What was the specific date on which Reagan had an assassination attempt performed on him (e.g. Jan 1 1980), and what did his approval rating rise to?
Mar 30, 1981, the approval rating went up to 73%
Who was the prime minister of the United Kingdom in the 80s?
Margeret Thatcher
What was the aesthetic of the 80s? (Name 3 different features)
Possible answers: Dark oak furnishings, floral wallpaper, lace, pastel tones, and faded mauve colors.
What was the price of a: Hamburger, House, and Cup of coffee.... Collectively?
$100,200.52
What are the last three events on the Apple slide? If you know all of the years as well you get double points!
1985 the RAM of the Macintosh was quadrupled
1985 the Laserwriter was released
1989 Christmas, sales dropped 20%, first-time sales declined.
Name 10 singers that had a concert at live aid.
Elton John, Mick Jagger, Queen, Madonna, Santana, Run DMC, Sting, Wham, Simply Minds, Sade, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, U2, etc.
Who said "Austere government buildings lined the edges, standing in the square an individual felt like a speck of dust.”