Posts tagged with 90s

What state is "South Park" set in?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 15, 2025

The crude construction paper animation and fourth-grade adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman have entertained audiences since 1997. What state is the quirky town of "South Park" located?

What is the name of the sheriff in "Twin Peaks"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 13, 2025

"Twin Peaks" created a world where nothing was quite what it seemed. Who was the sheriff holding it all together?

Who won Record of the Year at the 1990 Grammy Awards?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 11, 2025

Behind the glitz and glamour of the 1990 Grammy Awards, an unprecedented controversy was brewing. Which hit song took home the coveted Record of the Year trophy that fateful night?

How much money does Dr. Evil demand in the first Austin Powers movie?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 11, 2025

In "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," Dr. Evil returns from a 30-year deep freeze to find his criminal empire has become a legitimate business worth billions. How much does he demand from the UN?

What is the housekeeper's name in "The Brady Bunch"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

Everyone remembers the Brady family's trusty housekeeper serving up witty one-liners and endless plates of meatloaf. Can you recall the name of this beloved character who kept the Brady house in order?

What year was the first website launched?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 7, 2025

Before social media, before Amazon, before dancing hamsters and "Under Construction" GIFs, there was just one lonely page floating in cyberspace. When did this digital pioneer make its debut?

How many Pokémon are in the first generation?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 6, 2025

When "Pokémon Red and Blue" launched, kids everywhere dreamed of catching every single monster in the game. How many Pokémon were actually in the original games?

What was the first item sold on eBay?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 30, 2024

When Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb from his San Jose apartment in 1995, he wanted to test if his new auction site actually worked. What seemingly random object became the first item ever sold on what would become eBay?

What was Newman’s job in Seinfeld?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 28, 2024

Jerry's nemesis Newman lurked around their apartment building like a scheming shadow, popping up at the worst moments to cause chaos. What did Newman do for a living?

What year did Adam Sandler first perform "The Chanukah Song"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 25, 2024

Jewish kids in the 90s had zero holiday songs to call their own until SNL's resident goofball, Adam Sandler, grabbed a guitar and decided to fix that.

Where are the McAllisters going on vacation in "Home Alone"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 25, 2024

"Home Alone" kicks off with the world's most chaotic family vacation prep. The next morning's oversleeping disaster leads to the mother of all travel mishaps, but what was their destination?

What was Neo's real name in "The Matrix"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 24, 2024

Neo started his journey under a completely different identity in "The Matrix" before being recognized as the legendary one. But what was his name before discovering the truth about reality?

What kind of animal is Tails in "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

When SEGA needed a sidekick for Sonic in 1992, they created Tails, a character who could keep up with the blue blur's incredible speed. What kind of animal is this high-flying companion?

Who starred as the twins in the remake of "The Parent Trap"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 18, 2024

While remakes often feel like cynical cash grabs, its remake of "The Parent Trap" managed to capture lightning in a bottle, thanks to its lead actress. Who was the fresh-faced star who pulled double duty in this update of "The Parent Trap"?

What was the first vegetable grown in space?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 15, 2024

The quest to grow food in space was about to take one small step for vegetables, one giant leap for space agriculture. Which humble vegetable would become our first successful space crop?