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100

Six friends spent most of their time hanging out at the Central Perk coffee shop on this hit NBC sitcom.

What is Friends?

100

This British girl group promoted "Girl Power" and told you what they "Wannabe."

Who are the Spice Girls?

100

Steven Spielberg brought dinosaurs back to life in this thrilling 1993 blockbuster.

What is Jurassic Park?

100

 These small, pellet-stuffed animals created a massive collecting craze, with some rare ones selling for thousands of dollars.

What are Beanie Babies?

100

An expression of agreement or approval

What is "word" or "right on"?

200

Famously known as "the show about nothing," it followed the daily lives of Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer in New York City.

What is Seinfeld?

200

This Seattle grunge band, led by Kurt Cobain, changed rock music forever with the 1991 album "Nevermind."

Who is Nirvana?


200

In this 1994 film, Tom Hanks's character famously said, "Life was like a box of chocolates."

What is Forrest Gump?


200

This handheld digital pet from Japan required you to feed it and clean up after it, or it would "die."

What is a Tamagotchi?

200

  Something very cool or trendy.

What is "Groovy" or "Phat"?

300

In West Philadelphia born and raised, this actor's life got flipped-turned upside down when he moved in with his auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.

Who is Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)?

300

This boy band declared "I Want It That Way" and was one of the best-selling musical acts of the decade.

Who are the Backstreet Boys?

300

This movie made people afraid to go in the ocean, and fundamentally changed the Hollywood movie industry.

What is 'Jaws'?

300

This internet service provider became famous for its free trial CDs and the iconic greeting, "You've Got Mail!"

What is AOL (America Online)?

300

This dismissive phrase was often accompanied by putting your palm up to the other person's face.

 What is "Talk to the hand"?

400

FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigated paranormal phenomena, reminding viewers that "The Truth Is Out There."

What is The X-Files?

400

Known for his spectacular voice and flamboyant stage persona, this lead singer and pianist for the rock band Queen is also best-known for his song “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Who is Freddie Mercury?

400

The highest grossing movie of the 70's or 90's.

What is 'Star Wars' or 'The Titanic'?

400

This Nintendo gaming console, released in 1996, introduced 3D graphics to a generation with games like Super Mario 64.

What is the Nintendo 64?

400

Something awesome, excellent or mind blowing

What is "Far out" or "Da Bomb"?


500

This teen drama, which followed the lives of students in a wealthy California community, was named for its iconic zip code

What is Beverly Hills, 90210?

500

This pop diva hit it big with "...Baby One More Time" in 1999, launching a legendary career.

Who is Britney Spears?

500

At the end of the decade, Keanu Reeves had to choose between the red pill and the blue pill in this sci-fi action film.

What is The Matrix?

500

Before smartphones, many people carried one of these electronic devices that could only receive numeric or text messages.

What is a pager (or beeper)?

500

This phrase gained popularity through the Ohio Players' 1974 song meaning someone is dishonest, unreliable, makes exaggerations or empty promises.

What is a "jive turkey"?