Slangs
That Happened in '96
Actual Jeopardy Questions
100

The definition of:

LOL

Laugh out loud

100
On June 1996, this video game console was first released in Japan, and later released in America in September. It quickly became one of the most popular Christmas gifts during that time.

Nintendo 64

100

From category: "Anime"

Films based on this anime series include "Mugen Train" & now one with Tanjiro facing foes at "The Infinity Castle"

Demon Slayer

200

The definition of:

No cap

Not lying/no lie

200

On July 4, 1996, this famous email service was created

Hotmail

200

In 1993 a Crayola crayon was named after the familiar orange hue of this comfort food. Elbow-shaped pasta in creamy sauce.

Macaroni and cheese

300

The definition of:

Receipts

Evidence/proof for something

300

Released on November 1996 by a Japanese company, Bandai, this video game lets you take care of a virtual pet. Its small size can be compared to a keychain accessory. It quickly became popular and later made its way over to Canada.

Tamagotchi

300

From category: "Pokemon"

Pikachu, the most iconic Pokémon character, has shown up as a 50' balloon in this annual U.S. parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

400
The definition of:


Living rent free

Something that you keep thinking about. It's living rent free in your head.

400

With inflation, things are getting more expensive. 

According to Statistics Canada, in January 2025, the average cost of 12 eggs is $4.89.

In January 1996, the average cost of 12 eggs is...

$1.63

400

From category: "More Tricky Questions"

It's the 11-letter word all Canadians pronounce incorrectly

Incorrectly

500

The definition of:

Let him/her cook

To allow someone to continue what they are doing—even if it seems unusual or slow—because they are likely to produce great results

500

On January 23, 1996, this computer programming language was made public. It's currently owned by a company called, "Oracle" (which Wendy Mah used to work for!) Also shares the same name as a word related to coffee.

Java

500

From category: "I'm In Sephora Without My Glasses"

This bottle is too small to be lotion; it must be this type of product applied to the face just a few drops at a time (not the truth kind)

Serum