What song is this lyric from “You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it?”

"Thriller” by Michael Jackson

What did President Reagan say in his 1987 speech in Berlin that led to the wall’s fall in 1989?

“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”

Who played the three male aliens in Earth Girls are Easy?

Damon Wayans, Jim Carey, Jeff Goldblum

Which of these is NOT an 80’s song?

Groove is in the Heart (Deee-lite)

What is the bestselling fiction hardcover book in 1987, according to The New York Times?

The Tommyknockers by Stephen King

In 1982 Disney World opened the EPCOT park, what does EPCOT stand for?

Experimental Community of Tomorrow

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1
What song is this lyric from “You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it?”
"Thriller” by Michael Jackson
"I Put a Spell on You” by Jay Hawkins
"Scary Monsters” by David Bowie
"2 Bad” by Michael Jackson
2
Which artist is responsible for this picture?
Rio
Keith Haring
Thomas McKnight
Patrick Nagel
3
1982’s Time Magazine’s Man of the Year went to:
Keifer Sutherland
Bruce Springsteen
Charlie Sheen
The Computer
4
Data is saved from falling down onto spikes in the movie The Goonies by what invention of his?
Wings of Flight
Pinchers of Peril
Slick Shoes
Bully Buster
5
What happened on March 24, 1989?
Sally Rides goes into space
The first CD was pressed
Exxon spill in Alaska
Seinfeld premieres on TV
6
How many members were the original Care Bears?
10
5
7
12
7
What did President Reagan say in his 1987 speech in Berlin that led to the wall’s fall in 1989?
“Ich bin ein Berliner!”
“I am not a crook.”
“This is a wall of shame.”
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
8
What does the “H. W.” stand for in George Bush Senior’s name?
Herbert Walker
Hugo Walker
Herbert William
Harold Winston
9
What is type of creature is Gizmo in the movie Gremlins?
Gremlin
Fuzzball
Munchkin
Mogwai
10
What brands were part of the iconic athletic ware battle during the 1980s?
Nike & Puma
Adidas & Reebok
Reebok & Nike
Puma & Adidas
11
How long did the actual “Hands Across America” event last?
30 Minutes
60 Minutes
90 Minutes
15 minutes
12
Who is the host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous TV show?
Dennis Coleman
Robin Leach
Wayne Newton
Morgan Fairchild
13
What is the first fruit to show up in the game Pac-Man?
Cherry
Strawberry
Banana
Pineapple
14
Who was the first American woman in space (this happened in 1983)?
Anna Lee Fisher
Sally Ride
Ellen S. Baker
Marsha Ivins
15
What is up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start?
Atari Hack
NES Cheat
Konami Code
Mario's Shortcut
16
Who was the featured entertainer at the 1988 White House correspondent’s dinner?
Robin Williams
Yakov Smirnov
Maury Povich
Dennis Miller
17
Name this movie:
Hollywood Troop
Moonrise Kingdom
Mother and Scouts
Troop Beverly Hills
18
Who is the “Six Fingered Man” from The Princess Bride?
Prince Humperdink
Dread Pirate Roberts
Miracle Max
Count Rugen
19
Which of these 80s bands got their name from the movie Barbarella?
The Pet Shop Boys
The Human League
Blondie
Duran Duran
20
What is the popular song from Def Leppard album Hysteria that many people sing karaoke to?
“Jump”
“Gods of War”
“Hysteria”
“Pour Some Sugar on Me”
21
Who played the three male aliens in Earth Girls are Easy?
Alfonso Rivera, Ricky Schroeder, Rob Lowe
Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Jason Patrick
Damon Wayans, Jim Carey, Jeff Goldblum
Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, Kevin Bacon
22
In what year were the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles introduced to the world?
1988
1981
1984
1989
23
What was the highest grossing film of 1984?
Ghostbusters
The Karate Kid
Beverly Hills Cop
Splash
24
Who is the killer in the original movie Friday the 13^th?
Alice Hardy
Freddy Kreuger
Mrs. Vorhees
Jason Vorhees
25
What is the name of the cruise ship that was hijacked by the Palestine Liberation Front in 1985
Achille Lauro
Leon Klinghoffer
Seabourn Spirit
Feisty Gas
26
Who is the boss?
Tony
Angela
Mona
Sam
27
Which actor was in all of these: Better Off Dead, Say Anything, Stand By Me, & Sixteen Candles.
John Cusack
John Cryer
River Phoenix
Anthony Michael Hall
28
Which of these is NOT an 80’s song?
Funky Town (Lipps Inc.)
Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Groove is in the Heart (Deee-lite)
Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)
29
What is the bestselling fiction hardcover book in 1987, according to The New York Times?
Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow
Contact by Carl Sagan
The Tommyknockers by Stephen King
The Cardinal of the Kremlin by Tom Clancy
30
Night Court’s Judge Harry T. Stone had an affinity for this singer:
Barry Manilow
Frank Sinatra
Mel Torme
Dean Martin
31
This character appeared in several 80’s gigs before becoming the spokesperson for “New Coke”:
Peewee Herman
Alf
Punky Brewster
Max Headroom
32
Who was one of the first celebrity faces of the AIDS epidemic that began its rise in the 1980s?
Issac Asimov
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Magic Johnson
Peter McWilliams
33
When was the Nintendo Game Boy portable video game system released?
1981
1983
1989
1986
34
In 1984 a popular campaign for Wendys asked this one question:
“Where’s the beef?”
“Love bacon?”
“Why pay more?”
“What are you eating today?”
35
The Simpsons was originally debuted as a short on which TV show?
Blinky’s Fun Club
Saturday Night Live
Mad TV
The Tracy Ullman Show
36
What is the name of famous comedian Richard Pryor children’s show on CBS in the mid-1980s?
Sesame Street
Pryor’s Place
The Muppets
Mr. Pryor’s Neighborhood
37
When you were “power dressing” what fashion did you sport?
Shoulder Pads
Denim
Ball Gowns
Bedazzled Clothing
38
Who won the most Super Bowls in the 1980s?
San Francisco 49ers
Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Giants
39
In what year did the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explode in the USSR?
1986
1983
1980
1989
40
In the movie Labyrinth, Sarah defeats Jareth the Goblin King when she declares:
"You have no power over me!"
"I am not a child anymore!"
"Life’s not fair!"
"I have traveled far to take back the child..."
41
When did Andy Gibb die?
March 10th, 1989
March 10th, 1981
March 10th, 1985
March 10th, 1988
42
What is the bar where everyone knows your name?
Cheers
Coins
Captain Sam's
Characters
43
Who said it: “If it’s got wings, I can crash it!”
Launchpad McQuack (Duck Tales)
Del Griffith (Planes, Trains, and Automobiles)
Goose (Topgun)
Ted Striker (Airplane!)
44
What Super Bowl winning team recorded the Super Bowl Shuffle?
New York Giants
Miami Dolphins
Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers
45
What movie is this quote from: “Awesome! Totally Awesome!”
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Valley Girl
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
46
In what year did the famous Tiananmen Square protests occur?
1985
1987
1989
1982
47
In 1982 Disney World opened the EPCOT park, what does EPCOT stand for?
Experimental Community of Tomorrow
Experimental Center of Technology
Exceptional Center of Technology
Extreme Community of Tomorrow
48
What show’s theme song contained the lyrics:
Real People
Sesame Street
Saturday Night Live
The Muppet Show
49
What was this ensemble called?
Z Cavarichi
Hot Dogger
'Chute Suit
Jam Sack
50
What was the most watched TV show in the 1980s?
The Cosby Show
Dallas
Three's Company
Dynasty
51
Who was named the youngest boxing Heavyweight Champion in 1986?
Floyd Patterson
Rocky Balboa
Mike Tyson
George Forman
52
Where was the last Winter Olympics of the 1980’s decade (Winter Olympics of 1988) held?
Nagano, Japan
Lake Placid, USA
Calgary, Canada
Innsbruck, Austria
53
Who shot J. R.
Cliff Barnes
Alexis Carrington
Bobby Ewing
Kristin Shepard
54
When was Sandra Day O’Connor appointed as a Supreme Court Justice?
1983
1981
1986
1985
55
Eddie Murphy was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from when to when?
1984-1988
1980-1984
1983-1988
1985-1989
56
What year did MS-DOS debut?
1981
1983
1980
1982
57
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (written and drawn by Frank Miller) debuted in what year?
1986
1988
1984
1981
58
What is the video game that was so bad that unsold copies were buried in a desert?
Excite Bike
E. T. The Extra Terrestrial
Mario Bros. (Not Super Mario Brothers)
Super Pac-Man
59
Which “Heather” wore green?
Heather Chandler
Heather Duke
Heather Sawyer
Heather McNamara
60
Who did not win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for in Golden Girls?
Estelle Getty
Bea Arthur
Betty White
Rue McClanahan
61
Which Professional Wrestler had a cameo in Cyndi Lauper’s video, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun?”
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Hulk Hogan
Andre the Giant
Captain Lou Albano
62
What was the trading card franchise created as a parody of The Cabbage Patch kids?
Sour Patch Kids
Bitty Baby
Wacky Package
Garbage Pail Kids
63
Who helps Dorothy escape the hospital in the fantasy adventure film Return to Oz?
Billina
Princess Mombi
Princess Ozma
Nurse Wilson
64
When did Mount St. Helens erupt?
April 12th, 1982
May 18th, 1980
April 8th, 1981
May 20th, 1981
65
In Adventures in Babysitting, Chris’s youngest charge was a fan of this superhero:
Iron Man
Thor
The Incredible Hulk
Spiderman
66
What is the name of the fraternity the nerds join in the movie Revenge of the Nerds?
Alpha Beta
Rho Rho Rho
Beta Delta Gamma
Lambda Lambda Lambda
67
This was “Weird Al” Yankovic’s very first song to be released on a major label:
"Rickey"
"Another One Rides the Bus"
"My Bologna"
"Like a Surgeon"
68
The Facts of Life was a spinoff of this TV series:
Diff’rent Strokes
Growing Pains
Square Pegs
The Waltons
69
When arriving in America, Fievel Mousekowitz’s name is changed to this:
Fives
William
Freddy
Philly
70
Why are the kids in The Goonies referred to as “goonies”?
Because they are from Goon Dock
Because they read about it in the history of pirates
Because it sounded fun.
Because they act like goons
71
What is everybody working for?
The weekend
The right to party
To spin right round, baby, right round
a 9 to 5 job
72
The villain from Big Trouble in Little China required this _________.
A green eyed bride
The Heart of Tefiti
The one who wears the ring
The Golden Child
73
Who said it?: "It’s ok to lose to an opponent. It’s never ok to lose to fear!"
Master Yoda (Star Wars)
John Rambo (Rambo)
Mr. Miyagi (The Karate Kid)
Adrian (Rocky)
74
What's lyric of this popular TV song: “I can be anything. Take a look. It’s in a book. ______.”
A reading rainbow
A wish upon a star
A great adventure
Anything can happen
75
What was the first American court ruling on the validity of surrogacy?
Born to Be Sold Case
The Coleman Case
The Baby “B” Case
The Baby “M” Case
76
What do the vampires in The Lost Boys first feed Michael?
Roaches/
Worms/Lo Mein
Blood
Maggots/White Rice
77
When did Luke Spencer and Laura Vining get married on General Hospital?
November 17, 1980
November 17, 1987
November 17, 1981
November 17, 1984
78
What is the name of the Child-like Empress from The Neverending Story?
Moonchild
Xayide
Auryn
Morla
79
Song?: “Hey Cinderella, step in your shoe! I’ll be your non-stop lover, get it while you can?"
“Woman in Love”
“Like a Virgin”
“Endless Love”
"Get Out My Dreams, Get Into My Car”
80
When did Infiniti officially start selling vehicles in North America?
November 9th, 1989
December 9th, 1989
December 9th, 1988
November 9th, 1987
81
How many of the 524 passengers died on the Japan Airlines Flight 123 on August 12, 1985?
520
420
300
210
82
Who is this wrestler?
Sting
Jimmy Snuka
Hulk Hogan
Macho Man Randy Savage
83
Which NHL team dominated the first half of the decade?
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Islanders
Philadelphia Flyers
Edmonton Oilers
84
What was Cliff and Clair Huxtable’s only son’s name in the TV series The Cosby Show?
Ennis
Rudy
Martin
Theo
85
Which sugary treat was said to be a favorite of President Ronald Reagan?
Sno Balls
Jelly Beans
Candy Buttons
Licorice Twizzlers
86
Who was the political leader of East Germany in the 1980s?
Erich Honecker
Helmut Schmidt
Walter Ulbricht
Egon Krenz
87
The slacker teacher in the movie Summer School was played by:
Mark Harmon
Cory Feldman
Pauly Shore
George Clooney
88
What does the acronym A.L.F. stand for in the hit TV series of the same name?
Alternative Life Form
Alien Life Form
Alien Living Fashion
Appearance of another Living Form
89
Who was the person responsible for 1984 New York City Subway Shooting?
Troy Canty
Billy Joel
George Zimmerman
Bernard “Bernie” Goetz
90
Which countries played against each other in what is known as The Miracle on Ice?
Soviet Union and Finland
United States and Soviet Union
United States and Sweden
Sweden and Czechoslovakia
91
In what year was My Little Pony first created and produced?
1987
1982
1980
1985
92
In the movie Weekend at Bernie’s, what was the name of Andrew McCarthy’s character?
Larry Wilson
Terry Kiser
Bernie Lomax
Richard Parker
93
What is the brand of toy that looked like bright colored bears with long tails and pom-poms?
Beanie Babies
Madballs
Ring Raiders
Popples
94
Chevy Chase was offered many roles in hit films which he turned down. This was NOT one of them:
Lester Burnhan (American Beauty)
Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Richard Vernon (The Breakfast Club)
Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)
95
Who is the group that recorded and performed “It’s Raining Men?”
The Weather Girls
Young Divas
The Cheetah Girls
The Spice Girls
96
What is the name of the NASA Space Shuttle that exploded just after launch on January 28, 1986?
Columbia
Atlantis
Endeavor
Challenger
97
Which was a # 1 song in 1983?
“Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners
“Like a Prayer” by Madonna
"West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys
“Careless Whisper” by Wham!
98
Billy Joel grew up in this town:
Oyster Bay
Hicksville
Syosset
Levittown
99
In what year were Prince Charles and Diana married?
1984
1983
1981
1988
100
When was John Lennon shot outside his apartment in Manhattan?
December 8th, 1987
December 8th, 1985
December 8th, 1980
December 8th, 1982

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1980s Trivia!

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Questions 100

Answers

1
What song is this lyric from “You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it?”
"Thriller” by Michael Jackson
"I Put a Spell on You” by Jay Hawkins
"Scary Monsters” by David Bowie
"2 Bad” by Michael Jackson
2
Which artist is responsible for this picture?
Rio
Keith Haring
Thomas McKnight
Patrick Nagel
3
1982’s Time Magazine’s Man of the Year went to:
Keifer Sutherland
Bruce Springsteen
Charlie Sheen
The Computer
4
Data is saved from falling down onto spikes in the movie The Goonies by what invention of his?
Wings of Flight
Pinchers of Peril
Slick Shoes
Bully Buster
5
What happened on March 24, 1989?
Sally Rides goes into space
The first CD was pressed
Exxon spill in Alaska
Seinfeld premieres on TV
6
How many members were the original Care Bears?
10
5
7
12
7
What did President Reagan say in his 1987 speech in Berlin that led to the wall’s fall in 1989?
“Ich bin ein Berliner!”
“I am not a crook.”
“This is a wall of shame.”
“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
8
What does the “H. W.” stand for in George Bush Senior’s name?
Herbert Walker
Hugo Walker
Herbert William
Harold Winston
9
What is type of creature is Gizmo in the movie Gremlins?
Gremlin
Fuzzball
Munchkin
Mogwai
10
What brands were part of the iconic athletic ware battle during the 1980s?
Nike & Puma
Adidas & Reebok
Reebok & Nike
Puma & Adidas
11
How long did the actual “Hands Across America” event last?
30 Minutes
60 Minutes
90 Minutes
15 minutes
12
Who is the host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous TV show?
Dennis Coleman
Robin Leach
Wayne Newton
Morgan Fairchild
13
What is the first fruit to show up in the game Pac-Man?
Cherry
Strawberry
Banana
Pineapple
14
Who was the first American woman in space (this happened in 1983)?
Anna Lee Fisher
Sally Ride
Ellen S. Baker
Marsha Ivins
15
What is up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start?
Atari Hack
NES Cheat
Konami Code
Mario's Shortcut
16
Who was the featured entertainer at the 1988 White House correspondent’s dinner?
Robin Williams
Yakov Smirnov
Maury Povich
Dennis Miller
17
Name this movie:
Hollywood Troop
Moonrise Kingdom
Mother and Scouts
Troop Beverly Hills
18
Who is the “Six Fingered Man” from The Princess Bride?
Prince Humperdink
Dread Pirate Roberts
Miracle Max
Count Rugen
19
Which of these 80s bands got their name from the movie Barbarella?
The Pet Shop Boys
The Human League
Blondie
Duran Duran
20
What is the popular song from Def Leppard album Hysteria that many people sing karaoke to?
“Jump”
“Gods of War”
“Hysteria”
“Pour Some Sugar on Me”
21
Who played the three male aliens in Earth Girls are Easy?
Alfonso Rivera, Ricky Schroeder, Rob Lowe
Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Jason Patrick
Damon Wayans, Jim Carey, Jeff Goldblum
Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, Kevin Bacon
22
In what year were the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles introduced to the world?
1988
1981
1984
1989
23
What was the highest grossing film of 1984?
Ghostbusters
The Karate Kid
Beverly Hills Cop
Splash
24
Who is the killer in the original movie Friday the 13^th?
Alice Hardy
Freddy Kreuger
Mrs. Vorhees
Jason Vorhees
25
What is the name of the cruise ship that was hijacked by the Palestine Liberation Front in 1985
Achille Lauro
Leon Klinghoffer
Seabourn Spirit
Feisty Gas
26
Who is the boss?
Tony
Angela
Mona
Sam
27
Which actor was in all of these: Better Off Dead, Say Anything, Stand By Me, & Sixteen Candles.
John Cusack
John Cryer
River Phoenix
Anthony Michael Hall
28
Which of these is NOT an 80’s song?
Funky Town (Lipps Inc.)
Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Groove is in the Heart (Deee-lite)
Sunday Bloody Sunday (U2)
29
What is the bestselling fiction hardcover book in 1987, according to The New York Times?
Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow
Contact by Carl Sagan
The Tommyknockers by Stephen King
The Cardinal of the Kremlin by Tom Clancy
30
Night Court’s Judge Harry T. Stone had an affinity for this singer:
Barry Manilow
Frank Sinatra
Mel Torme
Dean Martin
31
This character appeared in several 80’s gigs before becoming the spokesperson for “New Coke”:
Peewee Herman
Alf
Punky Brewster
Max Headroom
32
Who was one of the first celebrity faces of the AIDS epidemic that began its rise in the 1980s?
Issac Asimov
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Magic Johnson
Peter McWilliams
33
When was the Nintendo Game Boy portable video game system released?
1981
1983
1989
1986
34
In 1984 a popular campaign for Wendys asked this one question:
“Where’s the beef?”
“Love bacon?”
“Why pay more?”
“What are you eating today?”
35
The Simpsons was originally debuted as a short on which TV show?
Blinky’s Fun Club
Saturday Night Live
Mad TV
The Tracy Ullman Show
36
What is the name of famous comedian Richard Pryor children’s show on CBS in the mid-1980s?
Sesame Street
Pryor’s Place
The Muppets
Mr. Pryor’s Neighborhood
37
When you were “power dressing” what fashion did you sport?
Shoulder Pads
Denim
Ball Gowns
Bedazzled Clothing
38
Who won the most Super Bowls in the 1980s?
San Francisco 49ers
Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
New York Giants
39
In what year did the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explode in the USSR?
1986
1983
1980
1989
40
In the movie Labyrinth, Sarah defeats Jareth the Goblin King when she declares:
"You have no power over me!"
"I am not a child anymore!"
"Life’s not fair!"
"I have traveled far to take back the child..."
41
When did Andy Gibb die?
March 10th, 1989
March 10th, 1981
March 10th, 1985
March 10th, 1988
42
What is the bar where everyone knows your name?
Cheers
Coins
Captain Sam's
Characters
43
Who said it: “If it’s got wings, I can crash it!”
Launchpad McQuack (Duck Tales)
Del Griffith (Planes, Trains, and Automobiles)
Goose (Topgun)
Ted Striker (Airplane!)
44
What Super Bowl winning team recorded the Super Bowl Shuffle?
New York Giants
Miami Dolphins
Chicago Bears
San Francisco 49ers
45
What movie is this quote from: “Awesome! Totally Awesome!”
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Valley Girl
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
46
In what year did the famous Tiananmen Square protests occur?
1985
1987
1989
1982
47
In 1982 Disney World opened the EPCOT park, what does EPCOT stand for?
Experimental Community of Tomorrow
Experimental Center of Technology
Exceptional Center of Technology
Extreme Community of Tomorrow
48
What show’s theme song contained the lyrics:
Real People
Sesame Street
Saturday Night Live
The Muppet Show
49
What was this ensemble called?
Z Cavarichi
Hot Dogger
'Chute Suit
Jam Sack
50
What was the most watched TV show in the 1980s?
The Cosby Show
Dallas
Three's Company
Dynasty
51
Who was named the youngest boxing Heavyweight Champion in 1986?
Floyd Patterson
Rocky Balboa
Mike Tyson
George Forman
52
Where was the last Winter Olympics of the 1980’s decade (Winter Olympics of 1988) held?
Nagano, Japan
Lake Placid, USA
Calgary, Canada
Innsbruck, Austria
53
Who shot J. R.
Cliff Barnes
Alexis Carrington
Bobby Ewing
Kristin Shepard
54
When was Sandra Day O’Connor appointed as a Supreme Court Justice?
1983
1981
1986
1985
55
Eddie Murphy was a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live from when to when?
1984-1988
1980-1984
1983-1988
1985-1989
56
What year did MS-DOS debut?
1981
1983
1980
1982
57
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (written and drawn by Frank Miller) debuted in what year?
1986
1988
1984
1981
58
What is the video game that was so bad that unsold copies were buried in a desert?
Excite Bike
E. T. The Extra Terrestrial
Mario Bros. (Not Super Mario Brothers)
Super Pac-Man
59
Which “Heather” wore green?
Heather Chandler
Heather Duke
Heather Sawyer
Heather McNamara
60
Who did not win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for in Golden Girls?
Estelle Getty
Bea Arthur
Betty White
Rue McClanahan
61
Which Professional Wrestler had a cameo in Cyndi Lauper’s video, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun?”
Rowdy Roddy Piper
Hulk Hogan
Andre the Giant
Captain Lou Albano
62
What was the trading card franchise created as a parody of The Cabbage Patch kids?
Sour Patch Kids
Bitty Baby
Wacky Package
Garbage Pail Kids
63
Who helps Dorothy escape the hospital in the fantasy adventure film Return to Oz?
Billina
Princess Mombi
Princess Ozma
Nurse Wilson
64
When did Mount St. Helens erupt?
April 12th, 1982
May 18th, 1980
April 8th, 1981
May 20th, 1981
65
In Adventures in Babysitting, Chris’s youngest charge was a fan of this superhero:
Iron Man
Thor
The Incredible Hulk
Spiderman
66
What is the name of the fraternity the nerds join in the movie Revenge of the Nerds?
Alpha Beta
Rho Rho Rho
Beta Delta Gamma
Lambda Lambda Lambda
67
This was “Weird Al” Yankovic’s very first song to be released on a major label:
"Rickey"
"Another One Rides the Bus"
"My Bologna"
"Like a Surgeon"
68
The Facts of Life was a spinoff of this TV series:
Diff’rent Strokes
Growing Pains
Square Pegs
The Waltons
69
When arriving in America, Fievel Mousekowitz’s name is changed to this:
Fives
William
Freddy
Philly
70
Why are the kids in The Goonies referred to as “goonies”?
Because they are from Goon Dock
Because they read about it in the history of pirates
Because it sounded fun.
Because they act like goons
71
What is everybody working for?
The weekend
The right to party
To spin right round, baby, right round
a 9 to 5 job
72
The villain from Big Trouble in Little China required this _________.
A green eyed bride
The Heart of Tefiti
The one who wears the ring
The Golden Child
73
Who said it?: "It’s ok to lose to an opponent. It’s never ok to lose to fear!"
Master Yoda (Star Wars)
John Rambo (Rambo)
Mr. Miyagi (The Karate Kid)
Adrian (Rocky)
74
What's lyric of this popular TV song: “I can be anything. Take a look. It’s in a book. ______.”
A reading rainbow
A wish upon a star
A great adventure
Anything can happen
75
What was the first American court ruling on the validity of surrogacy?
Born to Be Sold Case
The Coleman Case
The Baby “B” Case
The Baby “M” Case
76
What do the vampires in The Lost Boys first feed Michael?
Roaches/
Worms/Lo Mein
Blood
Maggots/White Rice
77
When did Luke Spencer and Laura Vining get married on General Hospital?
November 17, 1980
November 17, 1987
November 17, 1981
November 17, 1984
78
What is the name of the Child-like Empress from The Neverending Story?
Moonchild
Xayide
Auryn
Morla
79
Song?: “Hey Cinderella, step in your shoe! I’ll be your non-stop lover, get it while you can?"
“Woman in Love”
“Like a Virgin”
“Endless Love”
"Get Out My Dreams, Get Into My Car”
80
When did Infiniti officially start selling vehicles in North America?
November 9th, 1989
December 9th, 1989
December 9th, 1988
November 9th, 1987
81
How many of the 524 passengers died on the Japan Airlines Flight 123 on August 12, 1985?
520
420
300
210
82
Who is this wrestler?
Sting
Jimmy Snuka
Hulk Hogan
Macho Man Randy Savage
83
Which NHL team dominated the first half of the decade?
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Islanders
Philadelphia Flyers
Edmonton Oilers
84
What was Cliff and Clair Huxtable’s only son’s name in the TV series The Cosby Show?
Ennis
Rudy
Martin
Theo
85
Which sugary treat was said to be a favorite of President Ronald Reagan?
Sno Balls
Jelly Beans
Candy Buttons
Licorice Twizzlers
86
Who was the political leader of East Germany in the 1980s?
Erich Honecker
Helmut Schmidt
Walter Ulbricht
Egon Krenz
87
The slacker teacher in the movie Summer School was played by:
Mark Harmon
Cory Feldman
Pauly Shore
George Clooney
88
What does the acronym A.L.F. stand for in the hit TV series of the same name?
Alternative Life Form
Alien Life Form
Alien Living Fashion
Appearance of another Living Form
89
Who was the person responsible for 1984 New York City Subway Shooting?
Troy Canty
Billy Joel
George Zimmerman
Bernard “Bernie” Goetz
90
Which countries played against each other in what is known as The Miracle on Ice?
Soviet Union and Finland
United States and Soviet Union
United States and Sweden
Sweden and Czechoslovakia
91
In what year was My Little Pony first created and produced?
1987
1982
1980
1985
92
In the movie Weekend at Bernie’s, what was the name of Andrew McCarthy’s character?
Larry Wilson
Terry Kiser
Bernie Lomax
Richard Parker
93
What is the brand of toy that looked like bright colored bears with long tails and pom-poms?
Beanie Babies
Madballs
Ring Raiders
Popples
94
Chevy Chase was offered many roles in hit films which he turned down. This was NOT one of them:
Lester Burnhan (American Beauty)
Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Richard Vernon (The Breakfast Club)
Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump)
95
Who is the group that recorded and performed “It’s Raining Men?”
The Weather Girls
Young Divas
The Cheetah Girls
The Spice Girls
96
What is the name of the NASA Space Shuttle that exploded just after launch on January 28, 1986?
Columbia
Atlantis
Endeavor
Challenger
97
Which was a # 1 song in 1983?
“Come on Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners
“Like a Prayer” by Madonna
"West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys
“Careless Whisper” by Wham!
98
Billy Joel grew up in this town:
Oyster Bay
Hicksville
Syosset
Levittown
99
In what year were Prince Charles and Diana married?
1984
1983
1981
1988
100
When was John Lennon shot outside his apartment in Manhattan?
December 8th, 1987
December 8th, 1985
December 8th, 1980
December 8th, 1982