Early 2000's Movies
In 2000, who starred in the live-action remake of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas?”
Who is Jim Carrey
The Nintendo Wii, released in 2006, allowed gamers to create individualized avatars with what simple name?
What is a Mii
What is the somewhat logical term for the internet prank and meme in which an unexpected appearance of the music video for the 1987 Rick Astley song "Never Gonna Give You Up" is "planted" into an unrelated link? The meme's popularity dates back to 2008.
What is Rickrolling
The American version of the show "The Office" premiered on NBC in 2005. The show takes place in which Pennsylvania city?
Where is Scranton
This doll famously came with a pink convertible and an entire world of friends, houses, and accessories.
Who is Barbie
What 2000 novel by Meg Cabot, adapted into a film starring Anne Hathaway, introduced the world to Mia Thermopolis, a NYC teen who discovers she's actually a royal of the fictional country of Genovia?
What is The Princess Diaries
What Will Wright created video game series, released in 2000 (with sequels in 2004, 2009, and 2014) saw players watching and directing characters to mundane things like eating, sleeping, and cleaning their houses?
What is The Sims
What 2004 country hit by the Zac Brown Band could be thought of as a tribute to Southern traditions, simple pleasures, and, of course, greasy comfort food?
What is Chicken Fried
Zach Braff played J.D. Dorian on his progression from intern to attending physician at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital on what medical sitcom of the 2000s?
What is Scrubs
This 2000s toy craze involved collecting small plastic creatures and battling or trading them with friends.
What are Pokemon?
Real-life Vogue editor Anna Wintour is said to be the inspiration for Miranda Priestly, the HR nightmare of a boss in what 2003 Lauren Weisberger novel that was adapted into a Meryl Streep film?
What is The Devil Wears Prada
What "heavenly" four-letter word names both a 2009 Beyoncé song and the video game series considered the "killer app" for the Xbox?
What is Halo
According to Nielsen SoundScan, what rapper was the best-selling musical artist between 2000 and 2009? This artist was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
Who is Eminem
The subject of many recent internet memes, a 2007 episode of what Nickelodeon teen sitcom features the two title characters trapped in a newly-built treehouse after forgetting to cut out a doorway?
What is Drake & Josh
This handheld console released in 2004 featured two screens, one of which was a touchscreen
What is the Nintendo DS
Featuring Christopher Mintz-Plasse as “McLovin,’” what 2007 nerdy teen comedy starred Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, and Emma Stone?
What is Superbad
Released in 2005, these plush toys came with secret codes that unlocked an interactive online virtual world.
What are Webkinz
One of the biggest hits of 2003, "Bring Me to Life" was recorded by what rock band whose name is a synonym for "impermanence?"
Who is Evanesence
Another success story for the season, CBS's "Criminal Minds" starred Mandy Patinkin, Shemar Moore, and Thomas Gibson as FBI profilers. What was the name of their division?
What is the BAU
This virtual pet came in a small egg-shaped device and required you to feed it, clean it, and keep it alive.
What is a Tomagatchi
What 2004 film starring Hilary Swank and directed by Clint Eastwood is based on F.X. Toole’s collection of short stories entitled “Rope Burns: Stories from the Corner?”
What is Million Dollar Baby
Flaunt Your Fashion is a 2022 video game whose characters are based on what brand of dolls that debuted in 2001 and instantly became known for their pouty-lipped faces?
Who were The Bratz
What pop-punk phenom released the album "Let Go" in 2002, which remains the best-selling album of the 21st century by a Canadian artist?
Who is Avril Lavinge
In 2007, Earl Cole became the first winner of what reality TV show to receive all the votes in the final (a fact made even more impressive by the fact that there were nine people casting votes in his season, compared to the previously standard seven)?
What is Survivor
This Nintendo console introduced players to games like Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 64, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
What is the Nintendo 64