Law and Media
80s
90s
2000s
Law through the Decades
100

In 2004 which reality TV  courtroom personality debut their show, becoming famous for phrases like “Beauty fades, dumb is forever,” and “I’m the boss applesauce”

Judge Judy

100

What legendary arcade game character was originally going to be called “Puckman” before executives changed it out of concern that vandals would deface the arcade cabinets

Who is, Pac-Man
100

What legendary pop group released the hit single "I want it that way" from their smash album Millenium?

Who are, the Backstreet Boys

100

Before Facebook dominated the social media space, which platform—famous for allowing users to pick their “Top 8” Friends and hustmoize their profiles with music—what was it?

What is Myspace
100

President Ronald Regan appointed a Native Arizonan and former AAG to the Supreme Court making her the first female justice in SCOTUS history—who was it?

Who is, Sandra Day O'Connor

200

In 2001 Elle Woods proves Chutney didn’t hear a gunshot in the shower because Chutney was hiding the fact that she had just gotten what cosmetic hair procedure

What is, a perm.

200

In Back to the Future what exact speed does Marty McFly's DeLorean need to reach in order to achieve time travel?

What is, 88 MPH

200

In 1996 Bandai released a small egg shaped handheld electronic that allowed users to feed, play with, and clean up after a digital pet. What was this toy called?

What is, Tamagotchi

200

In the original Shrek film, what food does Shrek use to explain to Donkey that "ogres have layers"

What is, an onion

200

In 1994 Stella Liebeck won a famous product liability after suffering third degree burns from hot coffee served by what fast food giant?

Who is, McDonald's

300

What was the specific mechanic’s term Vinny’s fiancée Mona Lisa Vito used to prove the tire tracks at the crime scene couldn’t have come from the defendant’s Bruick Skylark 

What is, Positraction (limited slip differential)

300

What Michael Jackson music video featured a 14 minute mini movie with dancing zombies and voiceover by horror legend Vincent Price

What is, Thriller

300

In 1995, during the infamous OJ Simpson criminal trial the defense attorney Johnnie Cochran uttered one of the most famous rhyming lines in legal history in his closing argument regarding a piece of bloody evidence found at the crime scene, what was that quote?

What is, if it doesn't fit you must acquit 

300

In 2000, which major tech company launched it's search engine advertisement program-- initially called AdWords-- which grew into one of the largest digital advertising networks in history

What is, Google

300

In 2002 the US Supreme Court decided Ring v. Arizona. What crucial sixth amendment ruling did this case make regarding capital punishment in Arizona

What is, Jurries (not judges alone) must decide whether aggravating factors justify the death penalty

400

In the movie Chicago Richard Gere plays sobiz lawyer Billy Flynn. What is his character’s famous motto about winning over a jury?

What is, Give em the old Razzle Dazzle

400

In 1983 the world's very first commercially available cell phone went on sale to the public. What was the nickname given to this 2 pound phone?

What is, the Brick Phone

400

In 1998 Microsoft was entangled in a massive federal antitrust lawsuit. What popular web browser was Microsoft accused of illegally bundling with its Windows operating system to crus competitor Netscape Navigator?

What is, internet explorer 

400
Released in 2003 which Pixar animated film became the highest grossing animated film of all time upon release?

What is, Finding Nemo

400

In the 1991 landmark case Arizona v. Fulminante the US Supreme Court ruled on whether an involuntary or coerced confession automatically invalidates the conviction or if the can be subject to what legal analysis?

What is, Harmless Error