The 1990s
The television show "Friends" is set in this city.
What is... New York City?
Although opposing in their views, this New York City Mayor elect recently met with Donald Trump in the White House.
Who is... Zohran Mamdani?
Meat was on the menu at the first Thanksgiving, but not turkey. Alongside vegetables and starches, the Pilgrims and Native Americans primarily ate one of these other 4 protein sources.
What was... shellfish (lobsters, oysters, mussels, clams), venison, seal, or water fowls (duck, goose, swan)
King Arthur may do this to a dragon, but millennials will say this when they aced a test or successfully backed into a parking spot.
What is... slay?
Ms. Terrill has a wide range in music taste. Name at least one artist currently featured in her "On Repeat" playlist on Spotify.
Who are... Florence + The Machine, Lucy Dacus, The Last Dinner Party, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Charli xcx, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Laufey, Paramore
This movie, which is about a tragic historical event, was the highest grossing film of the decade.
What is... Titanic?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series two years in a row, defeating the Yankees in 2024 and this northern MLB team in 2025.
Who are... The Toronto Blue Jays?
Hoping it might unify the country, Thanksgiving was made an official U.S. holiday by this 16th President of the United States in 1863.
Who is... Abraham Lincoln
An intense fan of an artist, activity, or virtually anything. It is a reference to a popular song by Eminem.
What is... a Stan?
Before Nelly the cat, Ms. Terrill had 2 guinea pigs named after historical figures. One was named after Abraham Lincoln and the other the leader of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
Who is... Robespierre?
The labubu of its time... this talking "hamster" like animatronic toy was all the rage in the late 90s. It spoke it's own unique language but could eventually learn English overtime. Once Ms. Terrill's learned English, she got so scared she murdered it.
What is... Furby?
Increased ICE raids in this North Carolina city have been met with anger and protests from the local residents who are banning together to protect their immigrant community.
Where is... Charlotte?
Differently from the horn of plenty (weapons) that are offered to tributes in the arenas of the Hunger Games novels, this horn shaped basket associated with Thanksgiving is often filled with fruits and vegetables.
What is... a Cornucopia?
This term is thrown around in the political sphere both ironically and unironically. The best definition is someone who is alert to prejudice and discriminations.
What is... Woke?
Although she is now a Viking, Ms. Terrill's high school mascot was not of the human variety but instead this cat-like animal similar to a lynx.
What is... a bobcat?
The 1994 Winter Olympics hosted a scandal when Tonya Harding hired a hit man to attack her opponent Nancy Kerrigan by striking her knees with a police baton. Kerrigan went on to win silver in this event.
What is... figure skating?
Known for proudly wearing her MAGA hat and interrupting Joe Biden at the 2024 State of the Union address, this Georgia Representative recently declared she was breaking ties with Donald Trump and will resign in January.
Who is... Marjorie Taylor Green
Since 1966, these two NFL teams have played a game every Thanksgiving (although they do not play each other on that day.)
Who are... The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
A pet name for "babe" or baby" is actually short for "before anyone else"
What is... bae?
Sharing the same number as two of the GOATs in NBA history, this is also the same number of books Ms. Terrill has read in 2025.
What is... 23?
This was the final Harry Potter book to be released in the 1990s (Hint: Some of them were released in the 2000s).
What is... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
A rebel group, known as RSF (the Rapid Support Forces), took over the city El Fasher in the Darfur region of this nation.
Where is... Sudan?
The first Thanksgiving (historically) took place in New England cemented with a peace treaty between the English Pilgrims and this Native North American tribe?
Who are... the Wampanoag
Don't get it confused with a large bag, this is what a typically millennial would say then they totally agree with something.
What is... totes or totes magotes?
The furthest Ms. Terrill has been from home is this international city that spans across two continents.
Where is... Istanbul?