Music Mania
This boy band's "Bye Bye Bye" was a massive hit in 2000.
Who is NSYNC?
These low-rise pants were a staple of Y2K fashion.
What are low-rise jeans?
This device allowed you to listen to music on the go.
What is a MP3 player?
This movie, starring Julia Roberts, was a box office hit in 2000.
What is Erin Brockovich?
This romantic comedy starred Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.
What is Notting Hill?
This female singer's debut single, released in 2000, was a catchy pop anthem that defined the Y2K sound.
What is "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera?
This footwear trend, often featuring thick platforms and bright colors, was a major Y2K statement piece.
What are platform shoes?
This messaging service was a popular way to communicate online.
What is AOL Instant Messenger?
This TV show, featuring a group of friends in New York City, was incredibly popular.
What is Friends?
This superhero film featured Tobey Maguire as the titular character.
What is Spider-Man?
This female artist's album "Oops!... I Did It Again" was released in 2000.
Who is Britney Spears?
Popularized by celebrities like Gwen Stefani, this early 2000s fashion trend combined elements of punk, hip-hop, and pop culture, often featuring band tees, layered necklaces, and bold makeup.
What is Harajuku/Grunge Glam?
This early social networking site was known for its customizable profiles.
What is MySpace?
This animated film, featuring a talking donkey, was a critical and commercial success.
What is Shrek?
This critically acclaimed film, directed by Steven Soderbergh, starred George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
What is O Brother, Where Art Thou?
This iconic girl group known for their hit "Say My Name" was at the peak of their popularity in the Y2K era.
Who is Destiny's Child?
This iconic designer, known for her use of denim and playful silhouettes, heavily influenced Y2K fashion.
Who is Baby Phat/Kimora Lee Simmons?
This file-sharing service, popular for its ease of use and vast library of music, was a significant factor in the early days of digital music piracy.
What is Napster?
This reality TV show, featuring the lives of wealthy families, premiered in 2000 and became a cultural phenomenon.
What is The Simple Life/Laguna Beach?
This critically acclaimed film, directed by Christopher Nolan, featured a complex narrative structure and mind-bending plot twists.
What is Memento?
This rapper's album "The Slim Shady LP" was released in 1999, but its popularity continued into the Y2K era.
Who is Eminem?
This accessory, often featuring a small digital screen displaying the time and other information, was a popular Y2K fashion statement.
What is a digital watch/wristwatch?
This early social media platform allowed users to create personalized profiles and share updates with their friends.
What is Friendster/Xanga?
This boy band, known for their catchy pop songs and synchronized dance moves, achieved massive success in the early 2000s, but was less mainstream than NSYNC or Backstreet Boys.
Who is O-Town/B2K?
This cult classic film, known for its unique visual style and dark humor, featured a group of misfits on a road trip.
What is Donnie Darko?