These '80s Trivia Questions Will Take You Back to Your Teenage Years
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Ah, the '80s. Ree Drummond will be the first to tell you that this was "the greatest decade ever," which might have something to do with the fact that she was an angsty teenager whose biggest problem was the fact that Billy Idol wasn't her boyfriend. 😂
Still, there's no denying that the '80s produced some of pop culture's greatest successes. Those formative years of entertainment gave us classic movies like The Breakfast Club, Grammy-winning hits like "Saving All My Love For You," and iconic sitcoms like Growing Pains. Ree is right—it really was the best decade!
So, what's the best way to celebrate all the magic that was the 1980s? (Other than having a John Hughes movie marathon, of course.) By testing your memory with some '80s trivia! These fun trivia questions about the '80s will take you back to a time filled with big hair, bright colors, and a little too much Lycra. If you really want to get competitive, have your friends and family take the quiz and see who gets the best score. Winner gets to choose which '80s movie to watch!
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Which actor was originally cast to play Back to the Future character Marty McFly? Eric Stoltz
What year was the album Purple Rain released? 1984
Where did the 1988 Winter Olympics take place? Calgary, Canada
In Harlem Nights what is the name of the speakeasy where Eddie Murphy's character works? Club Sugar Ray
What's the total number of dots in a "Pac-Man" maze? 244
In The Breakfast Club, which song plays during the opening and closing credits? "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
What is the name of the dog in the sitcom Punky Brewster? Brandon
Which Madonna song ranked number two on the Billboard list of Year-End Hot 100 songs in 1985? "Like a Virgin"
Who was the first female justice nominated to the Supreme Court in 1981? Sandra Day O'Connor
In Sixteen Candles, what kind of car does Jake Ryan’s father drive? Rolls-Royce
How many Grammy Awards did Whitney Houston win throughout the 1980s? 2
Who plays Duckie in Pretty In Pink? Jon Cryer
How many Star Wars films were released in the 1980s? 2
What year did the sitcom Growing Pains debut on television? 1985
Which NBA team did Magic Johnson play for throughout the 1980s? Los Angeles Lakers
