Pop Culture
The finale of this TV show about six friends living in New York aired in 2004 and was watched by over 50 million viewers.
What is Friends?
This boy band, known for hits like “Bye Bye Bye,” featured Justin Timberlake as a lead singer.
What is NSYNC?
In 2004, this social media platform, originally designed for college students, expanded to the general public and skyrocketed in popularity.
What is Facebook?
In 2001, this infamous pop star publicly shaved her head and went on a wild spree in the media, sparking endless gossip about her personal life.
Who is Britney Spears?
This brand, known for its colourful velour tracksuits, became a favourite of many celebrities in the early 2000s.
What is Juicy Couture?
This 2004 movie, starring Lindsay Lohan, featured the infamous quote, "You can’t sit with us."
What is Mean Girls?
This song by Eminem became an anthem in 2002, featuring the lines "Guess who's back, back again."
What is "Without Me"?
In 2003, this infamous TV talk show host was involved in a major scandal after a confrontation with her audience.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
In 2002, this actor's marriage to Jennifer Lopez ended after just 18 months, sparking widespread media attention.
Who is Ben Affleck?
This controversial 2000s fashion item, often worn above low-rise jeans, was characterized by its thin waistband and became a symbol of midriff-baring trends.
What is a thong?
In 2002, this American Idol winner became the first to win the competition, launching a successful music career.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
This artist, known for her "material girl" persona, released the 1998 album Ray of Light, marking a departure from her early pop sound.
Who is Madonna?
In 2001, Apple released the first iPod, revolutionizing portable music. What was the device's original storage capacity?
What is 5GB?
In the early 2000s, this socialite’s reality show The Simple Life was known for documenting her and her best friends chaotic and drama-filled moments while working at low-wage jobs, leading to public feuds and media scrutiny.
Who are Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie?
In the late 90s, this oversized, baggy pants trend was a staple of hip-hop fashion, worn by artists like Missy Elliott and TLC.
What are cargo pants?
Ashton Kutcher co-created and hosted this hidden camera prank show, where celebrities were tricked into awkward situations.
What is Punk’d?
This 2003 hit single by OutKast popularized the phrase "Shake it like a Polaroid picture.
What is Hey Ya!?
In 2005, this devastating natural disaster caused widespread destruction in the Gulf Coast, particularly New Orleans.
What is Hurricane Katrina?
In 2004, this actor made headlines for his dramatic divorce from Nicole Kidman, including rumours of infidelity and a bitter custody battle.
Who is Tom Cruise?
This early 2000s fashion accessory, often worn by celebrities, featured a mesh back and a flat brim, becoming a key part of the "casual cool" look.
What is a trucker hat?
This Disney Channel Original Movie from 2000 starred Kirsten Storms as a futuristic teenager living in space.
What is Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century?
This 1999 song by Santana features Rob Thomas and became one of the best-selling singles of the year.
What is "Smooth"?
This company, once a leading giant in the tech world, declared bankruptcy in 2001 after the bursting of the dot-com bubble.
What is Enron?
In 2004, this up-and-coming reality star went through a tumultuous and very public breakup with her longtime boyfriend, leading to her first marriage, which lasted just 55 hours.
Who is Kim Kardashian?
This trend, popularized in the late 90s and early 2000s, involved wearing denim in a coordinated, head-to-toe look, and became infamous after a certain celebrity couple wore matching outfits at the 2001 American Music Awards, sparking widespread media attention.
What is the "Canadian tuxedo"?