Pop Culture
Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer both opened in theaters on July 21, 2023. What was the name of the meme that emerged in the weeks leading up to their release?
Barbenheimer
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
What is the name of the biggest entertainment industry in South Asia?
Bollywood
In Frozen, what is the name of the reindeer?
Sven
Which actor from the show, Modern Family, went to University of Oregon? (He played Phil Dunphy)
Ty Burell
When is Mean Girls Day?
October 3
Who holds the NBA record for most points scored in their career?
Lebron James
Which country is considered the tiger capital of the world?
India
Who is the most recent actor to play James Bond?
Daniel Craig
Who is the famous designer of Nike's most popular athletic shoes and who also graduated from UO?
Tinker Hatfield
How many Twilight books and movies are there?
Four books, five movies
How many holes are played in an average round of golf?
18
Name one of the two capitals of Sri Lanka
Colombo or Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
What movie won the first ever Oscar for Best Animated Film?
Shrek
What is UO's most popular undergraduate degree?
Business Administration
In the TV show "The Crown," who plays the character of Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons?
Claire Foy
Which sports star is arguably more famous for shouting “you cannot be serious!” at referees than for his tennis achievements?
John McEnroe.
Name all the countries in South Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
What real life phenomenon was covered in the movie The Big Short?
The 2007 housing market crash
How many points did UO score against OSU this year on September 14? (WE WON!!!)
49
Which Stephen King novel takes place in the fictional Overlook Hotel?
"The Shining"
Who is the fastest bowler in cricket history?
Shoaib Akhtar
What is the official language of the Maldives?
Dhivehi
Who has won the most Oscars?
Walt Disney
Which four olympians from UO won medals at the Paris Olympics this year?
Sabrina Ionescu, Elisa Mevius, Cole Hocker and Jessica Hull