As an Xennial, being a teenager in the 90s was the greatest thing ever. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
The 90s were absolutely amazing and kids today should feel empty and left out knowing they will never have the chance to experience it in all its glory.
From pop culture, music, movies, television, gaming, sports, and everything in between, the 1990s offered a smorgasbord of awesomeness in every genre and aspect of life.
I love the 90s, and since you're here reading this blog, we know you love them, too!
If you were cool enough to be alive and consciously aware of your surroundings in the 1990s, then you remember all of the great things the decade had to offer.
As Gen X and the elder Millennials get older, we pine for the 90s and the good old days of yesteryear, when things were simplistically badass and great.
So you think you know the 90s? Well, then it's time to put your knowledge to the test to see just how awesome you really are.
Gather your fellow 90s friends and ask these questions to see how much you know. Only the coolest of the cool will get all of these trivia questions correct (some are easy, and some are hard!)
If you want to play by yourself, just carefully scroll down until only the question is visible. Once you answer, scroll down slightly to see if you were correct or not. Repeat until you've answered them all.
Are you ready? Let's dive in!
90s Trivia Questions and Answers
Q. What popular 90's sitcom about nothing taught us to yada yada?
A. Seinfeld.
Q. Released on November 21, 1990, what 16-bit era gaming console had 1757 officially licensed games?
A. Super Nintendo®.
Q. Created by Ty® in 1993, what line of stuffed animals became a cultural phenomenon with some editions fetching thousands at auction today?
A. Beanie Babies.
Q. Starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, what 1997 sci-fi action movie could wipe out your memory with the push of a button?
A. Men in Black.
Q. Introduced in 1991, what Betty Crocker fruit snack, owned by General Mills, became a lunchbox staple with flavors like strawberry splash and gushing grape?
A. Fruit Gushers, or simply "Gushers."
Q. Popular in the early 1990s, what 4-letter acronym became a motto for Christians, often featured on bracelets, accessories and apparel?
A. WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?)
Q. Premiering in 1990, what "little" American animated series featured the characters Elmyra Duff, Buster Bunny and Montana Max?
A. Tiny Toon Adventures.
Q. Founded in 1985 but not gaining popularity until the 1990s, what brand of denim street jeans featured ultra-wide pant legs for boys?
A. JNCO.
Q. Originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1992 to 1996, what spooky series submitted ghost stories and other haunted tales for the approval of the Midnight Society?
A. Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Q. The first of its kind was sent on December 3, 1992, changing the way people communicate on their phones forever. "Merry Christmas!"
A. Text Message (SMS).
Q. Launched on September 4th, 1998, in Menlo Park, California, this tech company set out to catalog everything on the web.
A. Google.
Q. Developed in 1995 and released in 1996, this revolution in digital data storage formatting rid the world of their need to be kind and rewind.
A. DVD (Digital Versatile/Video Disc.)
Q. In what year did the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton begin?
A. January, 7,1999.
Q. What Tyco plush toy of 1996 caused a holiday shopping frenzy that resulted in several bouts of public brawling that was nothing to giggle about?
A. Tickle Me Elmo.
Q. Aired on ABC from September 22, 1989, to May 9, 1997, what 90s television sitcom is memorable for Steve Urkel's catchphrase, "Did I do that?"
A. Family Matters.
Q. On January 6, 1994, what American figure skater was struck with a baton to prevent her from participating in the '94 United States Figure Skating Championships and the Winter Olympics?
A. Nancy Kerrigan.
Q. Starring Johnny Depp, what 1998 psychedelic adventure movie brilliantly captured Hunter S. Thompson's unique style of writing dubbed gonzo journalism?
A. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Q. After a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, what beloved princess's death shocked the world?
A. Princess Diana.
Q. Revolutionizing space observation, what cosmic telescope was launched on April 24, 1990?
A. Hubble Space Telescope.
Q. In 1994, Nelson Mandela negotiated to end what in South Africa?
A. Apartheid.
Q. What 1998 comedy starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman can get you a toe by three o'clock this afternoon, with nail polish?
A. The Big Lebowski.
Q. Lasting for over 69 years, what Eastern European union saw its dissolution on the day after Christmas in 1991?
A. U.S.S.R. or Soviet Union.
Q. What year did Netscape go public at $28 per share?
A. August 9, 1995.
Q. What 1999 cult classic techno-thriller prompted Neo to follow the white rabbit?
A. The Matrix.
Q. Breaking Lou Gehrig's record in 1995, what MLB player played 2632 consecutive baseball games?
A. Cal Ripken Jr.
Q. In 1992, what popular fast-food chain invited customers to "Super Size" their fries and drinks?
A. McDonald's
Q. One of the biggest toy fads of the late 1990s was this "digital pet" created in Japan and released by Bandai in the United States.
A. Tamagotchi
Well, there you have it, folks, some of the greatest 90s trivia on the internet (which we remember becoming commercially available in the 90s.)
Was that a blast from the past or what, my friends?
We hope you enjoyed answering these epic 90s trivia questions and that you got all (or most) of them right!
Until we meet again, have an awesome day!
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