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20 Trivia Questions on the '80s & '90s
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The Trivia Twins quiz each other with questions on the '80s & '90s.
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Introduction to the Trivia Twins Podcast
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Speaker
Hey guys, welcome to the Trivia Twins Podcast. I'm Andi. And I'm Dani. We'll be your hosts. Each week we quiz each other on a different yet related topic, kind of like us. Think sweet and spicy.
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Or heroes and villains.
Exploring 80s and 90s Trivia Themes
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Speaker
And today we're going back to the 1900s. The topic is the 80s and the 90s. We'll each take turns asking each other 10 questions.
80s 'This or That' Debate
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But before we get to the questions, let's warm up with a quick round of this or that So, Danny, eighty s singers, Madonna or Cyndi Lauper? Ooh, definitely Cyndi Lauper.
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Okay. I'm a Madonna girl. All right. We're going to keep it with 80s singers. Michael Jackson or Prince? Ooh, I got to go with Prince on that one. Okay. I'm a Michael Jackson person.
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Movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off or The Breakfast Club? Definitely Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Yep, I'm with you on that one. um eighty s movies, going to stick with that. Ghostbusters or Back to the Future?
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Back to the Future. Yep, I'm with you on that one as well. 80s toys, Cabbage Patch Kids or Care Bears? Oh, that's a good one. Care Bears. Okay, I think I'm with you on that one too. All right.
Diving into 80s Pop Culture Trivia
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All right, Dani, now that we're warmed up, are you ready for some questions about the 80s? Yes, bring it.
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Question number one. In the Chicago parade scene of the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, directed by John Hughes, what famous Beatles song does high schooler Ferris lip sync to?
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And moving on, question two, which iconic song by Kate Bush, originally released in 1985, gained massive popularity after being featured prominently in the fourth season of Stranger Things, particularly during a key scene involving the character Max Mayfield?
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Question number three. What fitness personality, known for his energetic workouts and flamboyant style, became famous in the 1980s and 1990s with his sweatin' to the oldies exercise videos?
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Question number four. In the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, which candy does Elliot use to lure the alien E.T. out of hiding, leading to a memorable scene involving the extra-terrestrial's love for the treat? Question number five. Which nineteen eighty s music video featured Michael Jackson performing the iconic Moonwalk for the first time?
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Question number six. Which miniature doll toy line originally launched in the 1980s features small portable play sets that open up to reveal tiny dolls and accessories accessories often stored in colorful compact cases?
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Question number seven. Which character is known for his catchphrase, Hey you guys, in the Goonies?
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Question number eight. Which 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson features a young girl named Sarah who must navigate a maze to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King and played by David Bowie?
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Question number
Transition to 90s Pop Culture Trivia
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nine. In the 1985 film Back to the Future, which actor plays the role of Marty McFly, a teenager who travels through time in a DeLorean built by the eccentric eccentrant scientist Dr. Emmett Brown?
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And the final question. final question Number 10, british British music duo consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart achieved worldwide fame with hits like Sweet Dreams are made of this? And here comes the rain again. i Got your guesses?
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Next up, we'll go over the answers. All right, Dani, do you have your guesses? Yes. All right. Let's get into the answers. So question number one in the Chicago parade scene of the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off directed by John Hughes.
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What famous Beatles song does high schooler Ferris lip sync to?
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ah That would be Twist and Shout by the Beatles. Yes, that is correct. Alright, question number two. Which iconic song by Kate Bush, originally released in 1985, gained massive popularity after being featured prominently in the fourth season of Stranger Things, particularly during a key scene involving the character Max Mayfield?
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I love this show. I'm so excited for ri it to come back. That would be running up the hill. Yes, perfect. Wow, two for two. Nice job. to ha All right, ah question number three. Which fitness personality, known for his energetic workouts and flamboyant style, became famous in the 1980s with his Sweat Into the Oldies exercise videos?
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Is that Richard Simmons? It is, Good job. wasn't 100% sure. You got it. Question number four. In the 1982 film E.T. the Extraterrestrial, which candy does Elliot use to lure the alien E.T. out of hiding, leading to a memorable scene involving the extraterrestrial's love for the treat?
00:05:38
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Is it Reese's Pieces? It is, yes. Good job. Those are so good. Love that candy. haven't had those since I was a kid. They're amazing. All right. Question number five. Which nineteen eighty s music video featured Michael Jackson performing the iconic moonwalk for the first time?
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Billie Jean. Yep. Nice. Yes. All right. um Number six. Which miniature doll toy line originally launched in the 1980s features small portable play sets that open up to reveal tiny dolls and accessories often stored in colorful compact cases?
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That would be Polly Pocket. Yes. I remember. I remember. you pocket Yeah. i remember your Polly Pocket and I remember you losing it. no um All right. That is the day of my childhood. oh We'll buy you another one. All right.
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Question number seven. Which character is known for his catchphrase? Hey, you guys in the Goonies. Okay. Believe it or not, I have never seen the beanies.
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That's a classic. I know. So can you give me like a multiple choice? Okay. So I'll give you multiple choice. Is it slug, ant, sloth, or moth?
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Is it Sloth? It is Sloth. You need to watch The Goonies after this. Okay. Yes. Question number eight. Which 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson it features a young girl named Sarah who must navigate maze to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King played by David Bowie?
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That would be the labyrinth. Yes, good job. all right, question number nine. In the 1985 film Back to the Future, which actor plays the role of Marty McFly, a teenager who travels through time in a DeLorean built by the eccentric scientist Dr. Emmett Brown?
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That would be Michael J. Fox. Yay! All right. Last question. Which British music duo consisting of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart achieved worldwide fame with hits like Sweet Dreams Are Made of This and Here Comes the Rain Again?
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That would be the Eurythmics. Nice job. All right, your turn to answer. But before we get started, let's do a quick round of this or that to get us into the 90s spirit.
90s 'This or That' Game
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Nice. So boy bands, Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? I think in the 90s, I would have chosen NSYNC, but I think i would i think I'm Backstreet Boys today.
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Oh, okay. And I would have chosen NSYNC back then and today. Okay. Fair enough. Books. Goosebumps or Harry Potter? Oh, that's tough. This is another one where I think I would have said Goosebumps in the 90s, but I am definitely Harry Potter today.
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Same. I'm with you on that. Blockbusters. Titanic or Jurassic Park? Oof. I got to go with Titanic on that one. Me too. Me too. It's a classic. yep Girl groups, Spice Girls or TLC?
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Definitely Spice Girls. Okay. That is a tough one, but I might have to say Spice Girls too. Yeah, I knew it. I mean, they're both iconic. They are They are. And snacks, Dunkaroos or Fruit by the Foot?
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That's a tough one. I love them both, but I got to go Dunkaroos. so Those are very, very nostalgic. All right. Ready for some questions about the 90s? Yes, let's go.
90s Pop Culture Trivia Questions
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Question and number one. Officially premiering in 1992, The Tale of the Phantom Cab was the title of the first episode on what Nickelodeon show?
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Number two. Adorned with a white rose, what color was Princess the Bear, the beanie baby that was made in memory of Princess
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Number 3. What was the highest grossing animated Disney film of the 90s?
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Number 4. Which character on the 90s TV show Friends has a twin sister? You get bonus points if you can remember her name.
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5. What was the name of Alanis Morissette's breakthrough album released in 1995?
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What 90s sitcom followed the lives of the Winslow family and featured a pesky next door neighbor who frequently asked, ah Did I do that?
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What iconic phrase recorded by Elwood Edwards would AOL users hear when they successfully connected to the What was the name of the Swedish pop group that released the song The Sign 1993? 9.
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nine In 1999, a young Haley Joel Osment whispered one of the most memorable lines in cinema history, I see dead people.
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Can you name this M. Night Shyamalan film?
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Number 10. This one's often misremembered due to the Mandela effect. In the popular CD game Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, what color was Carmen's iconic trench coat?
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Got your guesses? Next up, we'll go over the answers. All right, let's go over the answers. Number one, officially premiering 1992, The Tale of the Phantom Cab was the title of the first episode on what Nickelodeon show?
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What's your guess? Is that Are You Afraid of the Dark? That's correct. Yes, I love that show. And number two, adorned with a white rose, what color was Princess the Bear, the beanie baby that was made in memory of Princess Diana?
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Was it pink? It was not. Let me give hint. Oh, it must have been purple, wasn't it? Yes. I knew it. The color associated with royalty. Yes.
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And number three, what was the highest grossing animated Disney film of the 90s? Toy Story. o oh Guess again.
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animated film of the 90s i'll give you a hint okay it was released in 1994 is it the lion king yes oh okay all right number four what character on the 90s tv show friends has a twin sister that would be phoebe yes and do you remember her name and Let me give you a hint.
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Okay. It's also the name of a Disney villain.
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Ursula, that's right. Yes. Okay. And number five, what was the name of Alanis Morissette's breakthrough album released in 1995? Was that Jagged Little Pill?
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Yes. Number six, what 90s sitcom followed the lives of the Winslow family and featured a pesky next-door neighbor who frequently asked, did I do that? Family Matters.
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Yes, correct. Oh, you're doing pretty well. Love that show. All right, number seven. What iconic phrase recorded by Elwood Edwards would AOL users hear when they successfully connected to the internet?
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i This might be wrong, but is it You've Got Mail? That's correct. Oh, nice. Okay. And number eight. What was the name of the Swedish pop group that released the popular song The Sign 1993?
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in ninety ninety three I know this. I still listen to this song today. Is it Ace of Base? Yes, that's correct. Number nine. In 1999, a young Haley Joel Osment whispered one of the most memorable lines in cinema history, I see dead people.
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What is the name of that film? That would be Sixth Sense. Yes. Ooh. And lastly, number 10, this one's often misremembered.
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In the popular CD game, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? What color was Carmen's iconic trench coat? um Because you said the Mandela effect, I'm going to say black.
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It's actually red. It is red? Yes. Who misremembers it to what color? What they think it is? I've seen a couple of different things.
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Some people think it's black and some people think it's yellow. But it's red. Interesting.
Show Closing and Next Episode Preview
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Okay. So I should have just stuck with my first guess. but Okay.
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That's the show for today. Join us next week where the theme will be cats and dogs. And if you want to connect with us and check out more of our content, follow the Trivia Twins on TikTok, Instagram, and Substack.
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See you next week.