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I Heart the 80's - Intermediate Trivia Challenge
I Heart the 80's - Intermediate Trivia Challenge
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A #80's #newwave #popculture trivia quiz for players of all ages!
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1
British synth pop duo Vince Clarke & singer Alison Moyet's debut in 1981 yielded which hits?
Only You
Don't Go
Nobody's Diary
Situation
2
Which of these bands recorded on I.R.S. Records & were distributed on A & M Records?
Oingo Boingo
The Go Go's
General Public
A Flock of Seaguls
3
The Wonder Years staring Kevin Savage first aired in what year?
1985
1987
1986
1988
4
These toys were super tubular in the 80's can you name the series?
Cabbage Patch Kids
American Girl
The Fairy Folk
Strawberry Shortcake
5
Just about New Wave as they come! Who's iconic 1980 debut album logo is this?
Oingo Boingo - Only A Lad
Toto Coelo - I Eat Cannibals
Flying Lizzards - I Want Money
Wall of Voo Doo - Mexican Radio
6
Boom Boxes became very popular and soon became associated with what?
Became associated with the reggae music movement
Became associated with urban society in the US
Became associated with country western music
Became associated with the world beat movement
7
Batman finally makes it to the big screen in 1989, name the 2 actors who played the title roles
Heath Ledger
Val Kilmer
Jack Nicholson
Michael Keaton
8
A Flock of Seagulls' debut in 1982 produces their one chart hit, do you Wonder what it is?
Wishing (I HAd A Photograph of You)
I Ran (So Far Away)
Telecommunication
Space Age Love Song
9
This 1980 twisted parody comedy, considered one of the best films of that year, can you name it?
Twisted Airlines
Airport
Plane Wreck
Airplane
10
The Flash Gordon soundtrack was amazing! Performed almost entirely by one rocker & his band?
Roger Daltrey & The WHo
Freddy Mercury & Queen
Brian May & Queen
Mick Jagger & the Rolling Stones
11
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock was an international hit during the 80's, can you pick out the cast?
Animal
Mokey
Uncle "Traveling" Matt
Boomer
12
Roller Blades were introduced several times over the 80's and often recalled until about when?
1987
1986
1988
1989
13
Yes in the 80's KROQ had competition, well until 1986 when their format changed & they became?
KNAC Pure Rock
KNAC All Reggae All the Time
KNAC Spanish LAnguage Channel
KNAC Pure Country
14
Hulkamania ruled the mat in 1983-84, do you know Hulk Hogan's real name?
Gene Benjamin McVey
Herman Benevitas
Henry Mann
Terry Gene Bollea
15
Everyone knows Pac-Man, but everyone doesn't know what year it came out. Do you?
1984
1980
1981
1982
16
"Ladies & Gentlemen, Rock 'n' Roll" is their 80's slogan, originally they wanted which?
"We Won't Get Fooled Again"
"One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind"
"I am Human and I need to be loved"
"Welcome to the House of Fun"
17
Wall of VooDoo was a one hit wonder! So what's the song?
I Eat Cannibals
Big In Japan
Mexican Radio
People Are Strange
18
Go Go's 1981 debut Beauty & the Beat was HUGE, 1st all feamale New Wave band reached US # 2?
We Got the Beat
Vacation
Head Over Heals
Our Lips Are Sealed
19
The Human League's 1981 album produces their first international # 1 hit with which song?
Human
Don't You Want Me Baby
Love Action (I Believe In Love)
Mirror Man
20
In 1986 John Hughes classic Ferris Buellers' Day Off is released, which odd fact is true about this classic 80's comedy?
Joey Ramone was originally cast as an older friend,later cut
Prince was originally signed to do the entire soundtrack
Robert Smith of the Cure wrote song for the film, it was cut
Morrissey is in the movie, Ferris walks by him on the street
21
Irish rockers U2 broke the UK charts with their first top ten single, can you name it?
Sunday Bloody Sunday
I Will Follow
New Years Day
Two Hearts Beat As One
22
Fantasy adventure from 1987 about a farmboy's one true love, but be warned, it has "kissing parts"
Willow
Princess Bride
Never Ending Story
Dark Crystal
23
Who's this shaggy dude?
Snuffalupicus
Fozzy Bear
Teddy Rukspin
Alf
24
Sam Kinison was known for his intense, harsh & politically incorrect stand up. He known for which of the following?
Would rudely insult the audience
Would make grunting noises and other sound effects
Screaming "Oh Oh Oh"
Would deliver every punchline by yelling it!
25
Urkel became a household name in the 80's can you remember his show?
Family Matters
Dirrerent Strokes
Full House
Saved By the Bell
26
This is why I didn't go to the gym for the entire decade! 80's were most noted for which of the following accessories?
Headbands
Loose fitting gym wear
Toe socks
Leg warmers
27
1988 gave us Beetlejuice with Michael Keaton. Question: what do you do if you want to summon him?
Say his name three times
Say his name
Tell him something he didn't know
Look at his photo
28
The 80's in LA/OC blessed us with the World Famous KROQ! What year did they go
ALL NEW WAVE?
1983
1982
1980
1981
29
Timothy Dalton was the new Bond in the 80s he did 2 movies. What was the 1st one he did in 1987?
Golden Eye
License To Kill
Tomorrow Never Dies
The Living Daylights
30
John Hughes' Brat Pack follow up to Breakfast Club, one of the greatest soundtracks of the 80s! Includes which tracks?
If You Leave - Orchestral Manouvers In the Dark
Shell Shock - New Order
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Smiths
Pretty In Pink - Psychedelic Furs
31
Frankie Says?
Relax!
Here comes Frankie!
Welcome to the Pleasuredome
Step Back!
32
Who Framed Rabbit, 1988 merged the new animation w/ live action. What was Roger's catch phrase?
So long sweety
Jumpin' Jeepers
Don't worry, weezles will pay!
Baby Herman, come back!
33
One of the greatest music video's of 80's has won 9 awards & is most played video of all time!
Katrina & the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Peter Gabriel - Big Time
Ah-Ha - Take On Me
Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
34
The highly caffeinated carbonated beverage was introduced in what year?
1981
1983
1987
1985
35
Greatest Dance hit powerhouse of the 80s! Depeche Mode first hit # 1 on the Dance charts with which cut?
Strangelove
Master & Servant
Never Let Me Down Again
Behind the Wheel
36
"Hacky Sack" brandname of footbag from 1970s, but the 80's resergance, is when which toy company bought it?
Hasbro
Wham-o
Mattel
Kenner
37
GI Joe's were introduced in 70's, the 80's brought a new cartoon & what marketing, made them more popular than ever?
Got rid of kung-fu grip
5 inch figures
Included GI Jills
8 inch figures
38
Weird Science a 1985 John Hughes hit was about what?
A couple of pubesant teens create the perfect woman
A beautiful woman tricks two teens into joining her gang
A super powerful woman causes teenage boys to do her bidding
An alien posses as a woman to gain info about our planet
39
"Who's gonna drive you home?" witty self-parody on this mussel car release! Which is true of the album Heartbeat City?
3 US top 5 and 1 # 1
5 US top 10 singles and 1 # 1
4 US top 20 singles and 2 # 1's
5 US top 10 singles and 3 # 1's
40
Michael Jackson's Thriller has over 200 Million views on Youtube, the spooky voice over was who?
Bela Lugosi
James Earl Jones
Max Von Sydow
Vincent Price
41
Destroy all boulders w/o being crushed! You have only thrusters but your secret weapon is what?
Smart Bomb
Emergency impenetrable shield
Hyper-drive
Drones
42
Which SNL cast member brought back Gumby?
Adam Sandler
Bill Murry
John Belushi
Eddy Murphy
43
Peter Schilling in 1983 had a 1 hit wonder with Major Tom, a song written with a nod to?
Major Tom Harrison American patriot
David Bowie's Space Oddity
Major Tom is a fictional character written by Shakesphere
An omoge to the Apollo 1 astronauts who died
44
Terminator in 1984 was an amazing display of the new CDI techniques. What's his type?
T-500 Model 101 Terminator
T-800 Model 101 Terminator
T-500 Model 1001 Terminator
T-800 Model 1001 Terminated
45
Synchronicity catapolted The Police and gave them their first international # 1 hit with which song?
Roxanne
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Every Breath You Take
Message In A Bottle
46
"Big Hair" was all the rage, pick which of the following bands were not a big hair band.
Poison
The J Geil's Band
Whitesnake
Motley Crew
47
Who is this cleaver fellow that end's up getting several movies out of this 80's tv show gig?
Detective Gizmo
Inspector Cluesou
Inspector Gadget
Detective Gadget
48
This stand up comic did so well on stage in the 80s that they gave him a show about nothing!
Jerry Seinfield
Lewis Black
Jerry Lewis
Richard Lewis
49
Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson was an underground hit in 1986, staring who as the Goblin King?
Mark Knoffler
Roger Daltrey
Elvis Presley
David Bowie
50
1981 found An American Werewolf In London, most noted for the transformation scene, name the director
Steven Speilberg
George Lucas
James Cameron
John Landis
51
Best slogan / jingle of the 80's goes to Toy R Us, can you place it?
Geoffrey told me to come
Another toy , another dream!
I want to be a Toys R Us kid!
I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid
52
Married with Children along with what show put Fox in league with the other major networks in 80's?
Malcom In the Middle
In Living Colour
The Simpson's
Futurama
53
Give this graphic a look. Whick Manchester band used this as their debut album cover?
New Order
Joy Division
Sisters of Mercy
Depeche Mode
54
Wham has a smash hit that starts out "Jitterbug (x4) You put the Boom-Boom back in my heart..." Name that tune?
Everything She Wants
Careless Whisper
Young Guns
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go
55
MTV became such an international success, it was shown in 128 countries, this logo is from which?
Greece
Russia
Israel
Pakistan
56
Sneer all you want, Billy Idol had the hit "Dancing With Myself." originally with what band?
The Jam
Generation X
Genesis
The Boomtown Rats
57
"We're getting the band back together" The Blues Brothers from 1980 drove what & said what?
74 Chrysler Imperial "We're on a mission for Blues"
76 Chrysler Cordova "We're on a mission from Sister Mary"
74 Dodge Monaco "We're on a mission from God"
75 Chevy Impala "We're on a mission from the big guy"
58
Flash Dance was the 1983 hit film starring Jennifer Beals about what?
A steel mill worker & exotic dancer dreams of ballet school
An exotic dancer longs of being a welder & steel worker
A new crazy in New York invovles people showing up & dancing
A dancer fights crime by night using wild dance moves
59
DEVO surged to success in the early 80's under the battle cry of?
"Are we not free?"
"Are we not Ken?"
"Are we not clones?"
"Are we not men?"
60
Hill Street Blues (1981-1987) Highly acclaimed police drama that got how many Emmy nominations?
35
98
75
68