Pop Culture
Which fashion house was behind Lady Gaga’s meat dress at the 2010 MTV VMAs?
A) Versace
B) Alexander McQueen
C) Franc Fernandez
D) Jean Paul Gaultier
✅ Answer: C – Franc Fernandez
➡️ The infamous raw beef dress was designed by artist Franc Fernandez and styled by Nicola Formichetti, making a bold political statement.
Who was the first athlete to win Olympic gold in both the Summer and Winter Games?
A) Clara Hughes
B) Eddie Eagan
C) Bo Jackson
D) Eric Heiden
✅ Answer: B – Eddie Eagan
➡️ He won boxing gold in 1920 (Summer) and bobsledding gold in 1932 (Winter) — the only person to do it in different sports.
In Korean weddings, what symbolic act involves the groom’s family throwing dates and chestnuts at the bride?
A) To bring fertility
B) To banish evil spirits
C) To ensure wealth
D) To honor ancestors
✅ Answer: A – To bring fertility
➡️ The number of chestnuts and dates caught in her skirt symbolize how many children the couple will have.
What actor originally turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix before it was offered to Keanu Reeves?
A) Brad Pitt
B) Will Smith
C) Tom Cruise
D) Johnny Depp
✅ Answer: B – Will Smith
➡️ Will Smith turned it down to do Wild Wild West. He later said he didn’t understand the concept at the time.
Which country has appeared in every FIFA World Cup tournament but has never won?
A) Mexico
B) Belgium
C) Netherlands
D) Switzerland
✅ Answer: A – Mexico
➡️ Mexico has played in nearly every World Cup since 1930 but never reached the final.
What historical figure popularized the white wedding dress in Western culture?
A) Queen Elizabeth I
B) Marie Antoinette
C) Queen Victoria
D) Princess Diana
✅ Answer: C – Queen Victoria
➡️ Before Victoria, brides wore a variety of colors. Her white dress at her 1840 wedding to Prince Albert set a lasting trend.
In which city was the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars filmed?
A) Los Angeles
B) Las Vegas
C) New York City
D) Miami
✅ Answer: A – Los Angeles
➡️ Like most of the series, the first season was filmed in LA, but this one was shot on a tighter budget and had a controversial team twist.
What MLB pitcher once threw a no-hitter while tripping on LSD?
A) Dwight Gooden
B) Nolan Ryan
C) Dock Ellis
D) Satchel Paige
✅ Answer: C – Dock Ellis
➡️ In 1970, Ellis claimed he unknowingly pitched a no-hitter for the Pirates while high on acid — a story now legendary in sports lore.
In Jewish tradition, what is the document called that outlines the groom’s responsibilities to the bride?
A) Huppah
B) Torah
C) Get
D) Ketubah
✅ Answer: D – Ketubah
➡️ The ketubah is a legal marriage contract, often beautifully decorated and displayed.
What was the original name of Stranger Things during early development?
A) Montauk
B) The In-Between
C) Eleven
D) Hawkins
✅ Answer: A – Montauk
➡️ The series was originally called Montauk and set in New York, inspired by the real-life Montauk Project conspiracy.
Who was the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game?
A) Candace Parker
B) Lisa Leslie
C) Brittney Griner
D) Diana Taurasi
✅ Answer: B – Lisa Leslie
➡️ She made history in 2002 while playing for the LA Sparks, becoming the first woman to dunk in an official WNBA game.
Which country is known for the tradition of the bride kidnapping her groom for a night of drinking — and he must “rescue” her?
A) Greece
B) Romania
C) Norway
D) Germany
✅ Answer: B – Romania
➡️ In Romania, friends of the bride may “kidnap” her during the reception, and the groom must pay a fun ransom — like shots or dances.