Posts tagged with 80s

Finish the lyrics: "Wake me up before you go-go..."

By Nerdy Trivia | February 20, 2025

When George Michael sings "Wake me up before you go-go," most people can instantly belt out the next line. Do you know the words that follow this iconic opening?

What police department was featured in "Lethal Weapon"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 19, 2025

The 1987 buddy cop classic "Lethal Weapon" kicked off one of Hollywood's most successful action franchises. Which actual police department was featured throughout?

What is the name of the alien from "E.T.?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 13, 2025

Steven Spielberg's lovable alien captivated audiences worldwide in 1982. What's the real name of the alien we know as E.T.?

What song earned Will Smith his first Grammy award?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 12, 2025

Before becoming a global superstar, Will Smith was making waves as the Fresh Prince alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff. Which of their hits made Grammy history as Smith's first win?

Which singer is known as the "Queen of Funk"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 7, 2025

The 1970s funk scene exploded with iconic performers who revolutionized music with their groundbreaking sounds, fashion, and attitudes. Who became known worldwide as the "Queen of Funk"?

Who was the voice of Charlie in "Charlie's Angels"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 6, 2025

Everyone knows about Kelly, Sabrina, and Jill taking assignments from the mysterious Charlie Townsend through that crackling speakerbox. During the show's original run, who actually voiced the unseen Charlie?

What's the name of the school in "Saved by the Bell"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 5, 2025

From 1989 to 1992, "Saved by the Bell" showed six oversized teenagers ruling their fictional campus with wild schemes and impossibly perfect hair. Can you name their iconic TV high school?

Who was originally cast as the alien in "Predator"?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 4, 2025

The iconic alien hunter from "Predator" strikes fear with its massive frame and superhuman strength. Which action star was initially hired to play the extraterrestrial menace?

What cause was the focus of Live Aid's fundraising efforts?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 31, 2025

The summer of 1985 saw the biggest concert event ever attempted, with simultaneous shows in London and Philadelphia drawing astronomical viewership. What humanitarian crisis inspired Live Aid's massive fundraising effort?

Who was the protagonist of the Dragon's Lair franchise?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 30, 2025

"Dragon's Lair" exploded onto the arcade scene with something nobody had ever seen: movie-quality animation straight out of a Disney film. Which clumsy knight turned spectacular failure into an art form?

What was Sgt. Esterhaus's famous line in "Hill Street Blues"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 30, 2025

Every morning on "Hill Street Blues," sleepy officers would drag themselves to roll call, nursing cups of terrible station coffee. What five words did Sergeant Esterhaus use to send them out onto the streets?

Name the movie: "Give my daughter the shot!"

By Nerdy Trivia | January 29, 2025

One of Hollywood's most memorable on-screen meltdowns came in 1983 and happened at a nurses' station. Which Oscar-winning film features this unforgettable maternal demand?

What does HTTP stand for in web addresses?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 27, 2025

While his colleagues focused on smashing atoms, Tim Berners-Lee spent his spare time creating HTTP, but what do those letters actually mean?

Which band was behind the #1 hit “Sweet Child o’ Mine”?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 25, 2025

The opening guitar riff is instantly recognizable. The vocals soar with raw emotion. Which legendary rock band took "Sweet Child o' Mine" all the way to number one?

Who directed Apple's famous "1984" commercial?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 24, 2025

Apple's groundbreaking "1984" Super Bowl commercial transformed advertising forever with its cinematic vision and dystopian nightmare feel. Who directed this game-changing advertisement?