Pop Culture

The 1980s: What popular candy was originally slated to be the favorite of E.T. in the film E.T., but the company didn’t want the candy associated with an alien?

• Reeses Pieces

• Hershey Bar

• M&Ms

• Snickers

Answer explanation

In the film E.T., M&Ms were originally planned to be the favorite candy of the alien character. However, the company didn't want their candy to be associated with an alien, so they declined the offer. As a result, the filmmakers approached Reese's Pieces, which gladly accepted the opportunity. This decision turned out to be a huge success for Reese's Pieces, as their sales skyrocketed after the movie's release.

The 1990s:  Which musical artist tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II during a live taping of Saturday Night Live?

• Bono

• Sinead O'Connor

• Lenny Kravitz

• David Bowie

Answer explanation

Sinead O'Connor is the correct answer because she infamously tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II during a live taping of Saturday Night Live in the 1990s. This action was a protest against the Catholic Church's handling of child abuse scandals. The incident caused a significant controversy and backlash for O'Connor, impacting her career and reputation.

The 2000s: Who let the dogs out?

• Baha Men

• Nelly

• Sisco

• Stone Temple Pilots

The 1980s: Which of the following is NOT a rule about Gremlins from the 1984 film?

• Never expose them to sunlight.

• Never let them out during the day.

• Never get them wet.

• Never let them eat after midnight.

The 1990s: Which two actors played opposite one another in the movie Point Break.

• Sean Penn and Judge Reinhold

• Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren

• Harrison Ford and Jean Claude Van Damme

• Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze