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Easy '90s trivia questions
Which bracelet snapped from flat to curled around your wrist?
- AThe friendship band
- BThe jelly bracelet
- CThe charm cuff
- DThe slap bracelet
Answer: The slap bracelet
Fun fact: Some schools banned them after reports of cuts from the metal strip inside.
Which pressurized water gun dominated backyard battles in the 90s?
- AWater Warrior
- BSplash Blaster
- CAqua Force
- DSuper Soaker
Answer: Super Soaker
Fun fact: It was invented by Lonnie Johnson, an engineer who had worked on NASA missions.
Which IBM computer beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997?
- ADeep Blue
- BWatson
- CDeep Thought
- DBig Blue
Answer: Deep Blue
Fun fact: Kasparov had beaten an earlier version of Deep Blue in 1996.
Which beach lifeguard drama was once said to be the most-watched show in the world?
- ABaywatch
- BPacific Blue
- CMelrose Place
- DSilk Stalkings
Answer: Baywatch
Fun fact: At its peak, it reportedly reached more than a billion viewers a week.
Which game show's American version launched in 1999 with Regis Philbin as host?
- AJeopardy!
- BDeal or No Deal
- CWho Wants to Be a Millionaire
- DThe Weakest Link
Answer: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Fun fact: Regis's matching shirt-and-tie look became a fashion trend.
Who sang the 1999 smash 'Livin' la Vida Loca'?
- AMarc Anthony
- BChayanne
- CEnrique Iglesias
- DRicky Martin
Answer: Ricky Martin
Fun fact: His show-stopping performance at the 1999 Grammys kicked off a Latin pop boom.
In the classroom computer game The Oregon Trail, what disease famously killed players?
- AMalaria
- BThe flu
- CDysentery
- DScurvy
Answer: Dysentery
Fun fact: The game was first created in 1971 by student teachers in Minnesota.
Which chunky-soled footwear became a late-90s girl-power staple?
- AJelly sandals
- BEspadrilles
- CPlatform sneakers
- DClogs
Answer: Platform sneakers
Fun fact: Buffalo platform sneakers could add several inches of height.
Which fabric-covered hair tie was everywhere in the 90s?
- AThe bandeau
- BThe snood
- CThe headwrap
- DThe scrunchie
Answer: The scrunchie
Fun fact: It was patented in 1987 by a singer named Rommy Revson.
Which band of brothers had a 1997 hit with 'MMMBop'?
- AHanson
- BFive
- CThe Moffatts
- DLFO
Answer: Hanson
Fun fact: The three brothers were all teenagers or younger when it hit No. 1.
Which 1993 dairy campaign featured celebrities with milk mustaches?
- AGot Milk?
- BDrink Your Milk
- CMilk Power
- DMilk Does a Body Good
Answer: Got Milk?
Fun fact: The first Got Milk? ad was directed by Michael Bay.
Which 1999 sci-fi film made 'bullet time' slow-motion famous?
- AThe Matrix
- BThe Thirteenth Floor
- CeXistenZ
- DDark City
Answer: The Matrix
Fun fact: Keanu Reeves trained in kung fu for about four months before filming.
In which 1990 movie is a boy accidentally left behind at Christmas?
- AHome Alone
- BBaby's Day Out
- CDennis the Menace
- DBlank Check
Answer: Home Alone
Fun fact: It was the highest-grossing live-action comedy in the U.S. for many years.
In what year did the first Harry Potter book reach U.S. stores?
- A1995
- B1998
- C2002
- D2000
Answer: 1998
Fun fact: In the U.S., the title was changed from Philosopher's Stone to Sorcerer's Stone.
Medium '90s trivia questions
What was the name of the talking stone head on a 90s Nickelodeon temple game show?
- AKukulkan
- BQuetzal
- COlmec
- DAztec
Answer: Olmec
Fun fact: Olmec was voiced by Dee Bradley Baker, who later voiced Perry the Platypus on Phineas and Ferb.
What was the name of the TV show hosted by Tim 'The Tool Man' Taylor?
- ATool Time
- BFix It Up
- CHandy Hour
- DThe Tool Shed
Answer: Tool Time
Fun fact: Tim's co-host, Al Borland, was known for his flannel shirts.
What was the heavy disc used to flip Pogs called?
- AA crusher
- BA striker
- CA capper
- DA slammer
Answer: A slammer
Fun fact: Some schools banned Pogs because kids were playing for keeps, which counted as gambling.
Which Nickelodeon putty was famous for making rude noises?
- ASlime Time
- BFloam
- CSilly Putty
- DGak
Answer: Gak
Fun fact: Nickelodeon released Gak in 1992 to cash in on its famous green slime.
Which trading card game launched in 1993 and helped create the whole genre?
- APokémon
- BMagic: The Gathering
- CLegend of the Five Rings
- DYu-Gi-Oh!
Answer: Magic: The Gathering
Fun fact: It was created by Richard Garfield, a math professor.
Whose 1997 album Come On Over became the best-selling album ever by a female country artist?
- AReba McEntire
- BShania Twain
- CLeAnn Rimes
- DFaith Hill
Answer: Shania Twain
Fun fact: Almost every song on the album was released as a single.
Which brand made light-up sneakers a playground sensation?
- AL.A. Gear
- BBritish Knights
- CReebok
- DSkechers
Answer: L.A. Gear
Fun fact: Its L.A. Lights flashed with every step.
Which 1995 cereal had tiny pieces shaped like slices of French toast?
- AWaffle Crisp
- BFrench Toast Crunch
- COatmeal Crisp
- DCinnamon Toast Crunch
Answer: French Toast Crunch
Fun fact: It was discontinued in 2006 and brought back in 2014 after fans asked for it.
What was Sega's famous early-90s slogan poking fun at Nintendo?
- ASega does what Nintendon't
- BGenesis beats Nintendon't
- CGenesis does what Nintendon't
- DSega: Nintendon't
Answer: Genesis does what Nintendon't
Fun fact: Sega also popularized the made-up word 'blast processing' in its ads.
Which drink had small edible balls floating in the bottle?
- AOrbitz
- BZima
- CSnapple Elements
- DFruitopia
Answer: Orbitz
Fun fact: It lasted less than a year. Some said it looked like a lava lamp.
Which clear malt drink was heavily marketed to young adults in 1993?
- ASurge
- BOrbitz
- CZima
- DJosta
Answer: Zima
Fun fact: Zima left U.S. shelves in 2008.
Which shirts changed color with body heat?
- AThermalites
- BChromatics
- CColorshift
- DHypercolor
Answer: Hypercolor
Fun fact: The fad faded fast, partly because the shirts lost their effect after a lot of washing.
Which 1998 arcade game had players stomping on arrows to music?
- APump It Up
- BJust Dance
- CDance Dance Revolution
- DBeatmania
Answer: Dance Dance Revolution
Fun fact: Some schools later used it in gym class.
Jurassic Park was adapted from a novel by which author?
- AStephen King
- BTom Clancy
- CMichael Crichton
- DRobin Cook
Answer: Michael Crichton
Fun fact: Universal bought the movie rights before the book was even published.
Which Apple handheld was discontinued in 1998 after failing to catch on?
- AThe Newton
- BThe Centris
- CThe Quadra
- DThe Performa
Answer: The Newton
Fun fact: Its handwriting recognition was so unreliable that The Simpsons made fun of it.
What was the name of the dog on Frasier?
- ABuddy
- BEddie
- CMoose
- DMax
Answer: Eddie
Fun fact: The dog who played him was named Moose, and he reportedly got more fan mail than the human cast.
Which MTV series featured artists performing stripped-down acoustic sets?
- AMTV Unplugged
- B120 Minutes
- CStorytellers
- DMTV Live
Answer: MTV Unplugged
Fun fact: Nirvana's 1993 Unplugged performance is one of the most famous.
In what year did Nelson Mandela become president of South Africa?
- A1992
- B1990
- C1996
- D1994
Answer: 1994
Fun fact: He had been released from prison just four years earlier.
The 1994 MLB strike canceled which event for the first time since 1904?
- AThe World Series
- BThe All-Star Game
- CThe draft
- DOpening Day
Answer: The World Series
Fun fact: The strike lasted 232 days and cost baseball many fans.
Which film beat The Shawshank Redemption for Best Picture in 1995?
- AThe English Patient
- BForrest Gump
- CBraveheart
- DSchindler's List
Answer: Forrest Gump
Fun fact: It won six Oscars, including Best Actor for Tom Hanks.
Who directed Toy Story, the first fully computer-animated feature film?
- ABrad Bird
- BJohn Lasseter
- CAndrew Stanton
- DPete Docter
Answer: John Lasseter
Fun fact: Toy Story took about four years to make.
Hard '90s trivia questions
What was the special handwriting alphabet used on 90s Palm organizers called?
- AGraffiti
- BScribe
- CInkwell
- DJot
Answer: Graffiti
Fun fact: Users had to learn a simplified way of writing each letter so the device could read it.
Who was the fast-talking narrator of the Micro Machines commercials?
- ACasey Kasem
- BDon LaFontaine
- CGary Owens
- DJohn Moschitta Jr.
Answer: John Moschitta Jr.
Fun fact: He could speak around 586 words per minute.
The biggest movie of 1997 tied the record for most Oscar wins. How many did it win?
- ASeven
- BFourteen
- CNine
- DEleven
Answer: Eleven
Fun fact: It shares the record with Ben-Hur and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
What was the first name of Jerry's wacky neighbor, Kramer?
- AKenny
- BStanley
- CCosmo
- DNewman
Answer: Cosmo
Fun fact: Viewers didn't learn it until the sixth season.
When Michael Jordan left the NBA in 1994, which minor league team did he play for?
- AThe Birmingham Barons
- BThe Toledo Mud Hens
- CThe Durham Bulls
- DThe Nashville Sounds
Answer: The Birmingham Barons
Fun fact: He hit .202 with 3 home runs in his one minor league season.
