The 80's Ultimate Trivia Challenge:
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1. Follow All Guild/Gaia/TOS Rules. Be polite.
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6. Game starts at 10:00 am EST on 3/1/20 and Game Ends at 10:00 am EST on 3/31/20.
7. Winners will be based on the number of correct answers and pm dates.
8. The 10 members at the end of the game with all or the most questions answered correctly will win a prize set listed in this game post. All other entries will win 50 platinum each.
80's Trivia Questions: 114 Trivia Questions
Trivia questions from the 1980s.
Part 1: 1 - 17:
1. Which dancing screen great was born in 1899 and died in 1987?
A:
2. In the 80s Afghanistan was occupied by troops from which country?
A:
3. Which Shroud was declared a fake in the 80s?
A:
4. In the 80s, which country was responsible for ethnic attack son the Kurds?
A:
5. Whose 70th birthday concert did Whitney Houston sing at in London in 1988?
A:
6. Which Nancy was elected to the Golfing Hall of Fame in 1987?
A:
7. Which member of the Howe family held a record that Wayne Gretzky overtook in the 1980s?
A:
8. Which Martina dominated tennis in the 80s?
A:
9. Which San Francisco team did Joe Montana play for through most of the 80s?
A:
10. Who did Magic Johnson play for throughout the 80s?
A:
11. In 1987 the Russians and the Americans signed the Washington summit agreement to limit what?
A:
12. In which 80s comedy did Dustin Hoffman play an actor who pretends to be a woman to get a part in a soap?
A:
13. Which member of Arthur's staff was played by John Gielgud in the 80s film with Dudley Moore?
A:
14. Whose name followed Dirty in a 1980's No 1 for Michael Jackson?
A:
15. What goes after Milli in the name of the late 80s act?
A:
16. Which Brit, Phil, was at No 1 at the end of the 80s?
A:
17. On which night of the week was falcon crest broadcast through most of the 80s?
A:
Part 1: 18 - 34:
18. Which fruit gave its name to a desk top computer in 1984?
A:
19. Which Princess and former film star died in a car crash near Monte Carlo in 1982?
A:
20. At which Lake were the 1980 Winter Olympic held?
A:
21. Which film company merged with Time Inc in 1989 to make Time Warner?
A:
22. What post did Edward Shevardnadze hold in the USSR from 1985 to 1990?
A:
23. Why did Bernhard Langer and Seve Ballesteros choose to share the Lancôme Trophy in 1986?
A:
24. In 1980 who became the then youngest ever Masters champion?
A:
25. Who was America's top Golf player between 1985 and 1989?
A:
26. In 1988 which city had the highest murder rate of any in the US?
A:
27. Which hospital was Ronald Reagan taken to after the 1981 attempt on his life?
A:
28. In 1980 what was Operation Eagle Claw?
A:
29. Who had an 80s No 1 hit with Karma Chameleon?
A:
30. Which all-girl group had an 80s No 1 with Venus?
A:
31. Who released the top-selling album Guilty in 1980?
A:
32. Which spacecraft exploded on take-off in January 1986?
A:
33. Which rodeo professional was Ronald Reagan's secretary of commerce from 1981 to 1987?
A:
34. Who released the single Secret Agent Man--James Bond Is Back in '87?
A:
Part 2: 1 - 20:
1. What was the British equivalent of "We Are The World?"
A:
2. Name six members of the Brat Pack.
A:
3. What Liverpool band popularized the Doors' "People Are Strange?" in the 80's?
A:.
4. Who had the trademark saying "Nanoo Nanoo?"
A:
5. How did the band Duran Duran come up with their name?
A:
6. What was the name of ET's favorite candy?
A:.
7. What did people desperately try to avoid getting on "Press Your Luck?"
A:
8. Name 3 books by Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary.
A:
9. Who was the leader of the Transformers? (according to the cartoon)
Autobots: A:
Decepticons: A:
10. Where did the Super friends congregate and watch the latest happenings on a big screen TV?
A:
11. What group did New Order evolve from?
A:
12. What were the names of Kevin's best friend and girl friend on "The Wonder Years?"
A:
13. What was the name of the mechanical bear on Battlestar Galactica?
A:
14. What commercial was Michael Jackson singing for when his hair caught on fire?
A:
15. Who was the 4th child on "Growing Pains?"
A:
16. Name 3 Strawberry Shortcake characters. (besides Strawberry Shortcake)
A:
17. What, according to GI Joe, was "Half the battle"?
A:
18. What was the name of the Bjork-fronted 80's band?
A:
19. Who lamented about "No chocolate-covered candy hearts to give away and no wedding Saturday within the month of June"?
A:
20. What famous Wham! front man went on to record a multiplatinum record in 1987?
A:
Part 2: 21 - 40:
21. What was Dustin Hoffman's character's name in "Rain Man?"
A:
22. Name all five New Kids On The Block.
A:
23. What was the name of the show that featured Larry Appleton and his zany foreign cousin?
A:
24. Who played Sarah Connor in 1984's "Terminator"?
A:
25. Name 8 Muppets from "The Muppet Show" (except for Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy).
A:
26. Who was the actress that played Ferris Bueller's sister?
A:
27. Who was the original singer of Los Lobos' 1987 hit "La Bamba"?
A:
28. What was the name of the once Morrissey-fronted band in the 80's?
A:
29. Who was the actress that made waves in 1984's "Splash"?
A:
30. Who was the lead actress in the famous bomb "Grease 2"?
A:
31. What craft toy involved cutting plastic figures, coloring them in, and then baking them in the oven?
A:
32. Name 3 glam rock bands of the 80's.
We shall define glam(ourous) as: Makeup wearing heavy-metal rock bands. A:
33. What planet was Spock brought back to life on?
A:
34. Name 3 of the actors from "The Goonies".
A:
35. What was the famous line uttered by an old woman in Wendy's ads?
A:
36. Name the four ghosts from the Pac-Man video game (take your pick or answer all, if you want).
In the USA; .
Elsewhere;
OR;
In Ms. Pac-Man:
37. What were the names of the Saturday morning cartoon critters who lived in air-vents and befriended a boy who kept their secret hidden?
A:
38. Name Eddie Murphy's skit about vocabulary on Saturday Night Live.
A:
39. What was the name of Michael Knight's car?....now, what was the name of his boss?
A:
40. What actor mouthed the line "Whatch you talkin' 'bout Willis?"
A:
Part 2: 41 - 60:
41. Who played Axel Foley's best living friend in Detroit?
A:
42. What was the name of the funky van Scooby Doo and friends rode in?
A:
43. What band sings the song, "Turning Japanese" ?
A:
44. Which red-head won Star Search and then went on a shopping mall singing tour that took America by storm in 1987 and 1988?
A:
45. Which band had members Robert Palmer, Andy and John Taylor, and Tony Thompson?
A:
46. What were the names of all five Huxtable kids on "The Cosby Show?"
A:
47. What were the names of the four Golden Girls?
A:
48. What was the claymation Domino's Pizza thing to avoid?
A:
49. What oldies song was revived by the movie about a certain principal named Joe Clark?
A:
50. What was the name of Ripley's ship in Aliens? (not Alien or Alien3)
A:
51. What TV actress co-starred in 1986's "Howard The Duck"?
A:
52. Name 5 movies written and/or directed by John Hughes in the **1980's**.
A:
53. What was the first video played on MTV?
A:
54. What was the name of Garfield's teddy bear?
A:
55. What was the name of the bartender on "The Love Boat"?
A:
56. Who was the head villian on "The Smurfs" and what was his cat's name?
A:
57. What was the name of the guy who couldn't enunciate on "The Fat Albert Show?"
A:
58. What was the name of the hollow hole-covered plastic ball kids used to hit instead of a baseball?
A:
59. What was the name of the singer who died in Robotech's first generation?
A:
60. What was the name of Bo and Luke Duke's automobile?
A:
Part 2: 61 - 80:
61. Name 3 of the original 5 MTV VeeJays.
A:
62. What German siren sang "99 Luftballons" (known in the US as "99 Red Balloons")?
A:
63. Name the 5th original member of Depeche Mode who left the band, formed Yaz, and then went on to form a more-lasting group.
A:
64. What group sang "Come On Eileen"?
A:
65. What speed did Marty have to reach in order to activate the flux capacitor? (once you remember the movie, this should be easy)
A:
66. Name the two mega-popular bands which got their start on college-radio in Athens, Georgia?
A:
67. What was the name of the heroic boy in "The Never Ending Story? (will take 2 possibilities)
A:
68. So, who shot JR?
A:
69. What kind of sword did Thundar the Barbarian have?
A:
70. What was the name of He-Man's magician sidekick?
A:
71. What band sang the theme song to "The Breakfast Club?"
A:
72. Name the ORIGINAL girls from the "Facts of Life" and their chaperone(s).
Only three regulars stayed with the series for its entire run. They were:
1)
2)
3)
Four others were regulars in the first season. They were:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Main Chaperone through most of the show:
Second Chaperone when the show was near it's end:
73. What gothic rock group did "Tones on Tail" become?
A:
74. What were the names of the host and his sidekick on "Fantasy Island"?
A:
75. Name Buck Rodgers' pal
A:
76. What was the movie(s) that starred the little furry creatures from "Return of the Jedi"?
A:
77. What was Tom Cruise's call sign in the movie "Top Gun"?
A:
78. Who got his 100-meter dash gold medal stripped away due to his steroid use in the 1988 Olympics?
A:
79. Who sang "Shattered Dreams" in 1987?
A:
80. Who played Ming of Mongo in "Flash Gordon"?
A:
Closed/Updated/1 Winner
How To Play/Rules:
1. Follow All Guild/Gaia/TOS Rules. Be polite.
2. All members including staff may play.
3. 1 account per member only.
4. No early entries/posts.
5. Pm your single entry to KurenaiYuhi43. Entry can count as a single entry if multiple pm's on same day and pm's state game name/trivia numbers.
6. Game starts at 10:00 am EST on 3/1/20 and Game Ends at 10:00 am EST on 3/31/20.
7. Winners will be based on the number of correct answers and pm dates.
8. The 10 members at the end of the game with all or the most questions answered correctly will win a prize set listed in this game post. All other entries will win 50 platinum each.
80's Trivia Questions: 114 Trivia Questions
Trivia questions from the 1980s.
Part 1: 1 - 17:
1. Which dancing screen great was born in 1899 and died in 1987?
A:
2. In the 80s Afghanistan was occupied by troops from which country?
A:
3. Which Shroud was declared a fake in the 80s?
A:
4. In the 80s, which country was responsible for ethnic attack son the Kurds?
A:
5. Whose 70th birthday concert did Whitney Houston sing at in London in 1988?
A:
6. Which Nancy was elected to the Golfing Hall of Fame in 1987?
A:
7. Which member of the Howe family held a record that Wayne Gretzky overtook in the 1980s?
A:
8. Which Martina dominated tennis in the 80s?
A:
9. Which San Francisco team did Joe Montana play for through most of the 80s?
A:
10. Who did Magic Johnson play for throughout the 80s?
A:
11. In 1987 the Russians and the Americans signed the Washington summit agreement to limit what?
A:
12. In which 80s comedy did Dustin Hoffman play an actor who pretends to be a woman to get a part in a soap?
A:
13. Which member of Arthur's staff was played by John Gielgud in the 80s film with Dudley Moore?
A:
14. Whose name followed Dirty in a 1980's No 1 for Michael Jackson?
A:
15. What goes after Milli in the name of the late 80s act?
A:
16. Which Brit, Phil, was at No 1 at the end of the 80s?
A:
17. On which night of the week was falcon crest broadcast through most of the 80s?
A:
Part 1: 18 - 34:
18. Which fruit gave its name to a desk top computer in 1984?
A:
19. Which Princess and former film star died in a car crash near Monte Carlo in 1982?
A:
20. At which Lake were the 1980 Winter Olympic held?
A:
21. Which film company merged with Time Inc in 1989 to make Time Warner?
A:
22. What post did Edward Shevardnadze hold in the USSR from 1985 to 1990?
A:
23. Why did Bernhard Langer and Seve Ballesteros choose to share the Lancôme Trophy in 1986?
A:
24. In 1980 who became the then youngest ever Masters champion?
A:
25. Who was America's top Golf player between 1985 and 1989?
A:
26. In 1988 which city had the highest murder rate of any in the US?
A:
27. Which hospital was Ronald Reagan taken to after the 1981 attempt on his life?
A:
28. In 1980 what was Operation Eagle Claw?
A:
29. Who had an 80s No 1 hit with Karma Chameleon?
A:
30. Which all-girl group had an 80s No 1 with Venus?
A:
31. Who released the top-selling album Guilty in 1980?
A:
32. Which spacecraft exploded on take-off in January 1986?
A:
33. Which rodeo professional was Ronald Reagan's secretary of commerce from 1981 to 1987?
A:
34. Who released the single Secret Agent Man--James Bond Is Back in '87?
A:
Part 2: 1 - 20:
1. What was the British equivalent of "We Are The World?"
A:
2. Name six members of the Brat Pack.
A:
3. What Liverpool band popularized the Doors' "People Are Strange?" in the 80's?
A:.
4. Who had the trademark saying "Nanoo Nanoo?"
A:
5. How did the band Duran Duran come up with their name?
A:
6. What was the name of ET's favorite candy?
A:.
7. What did people desperately try to avoid getting on "Press Your Luck?"
A:
8. Name 3 books by Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary.
A:
9. Who was the leader of the Transformers? (according to the cartoon)
Autobots: A:
Decepticons: A:
10. Where did the Super friends congregate and watch the latest happenings on a big screen TV?
A:
11. What group did New Order evolve from?
A:
12. What were the names of Kevin's best friend and girl friend on "The Wonder Years?"
A:
13. What was the name of the mechanical bear on Battlestar Galactica?
A:
14. What commercial was Michael Jackson singing for when his hair caught on fire?
A:
15. Who was the 4th child on "Growing Pains?"
A:
16. Name 3 Strawberry Shortcake characters. (besides Strawberry Shortcake)
A:
17. What, according to GI Joe, was "Half the battle"?
A:
18. What was the name of the Bjork-fronted 80's band?
A:
19. Who lamented about "No chocolate-covered candy hearts to give away and no wedding Saturday within the month of June"?
A:
20. What famous Wham! front man went on to record a multiplatinum record in 1987?
A:
Part 2: 21 - 40:
21. What was Dustin Hoffman's character's name in "Rain Man?"
A:
22. Name all five New Kids On The Block.
A:
23. What was the name of the show that featured Larry Appleton and his zany foreign cousin?
A:
24. Who played Sarah Connor in 1984's "Terminator"?
A:
25. Name 8 Muppets from "The Muppet Show" (except for Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy).
A:
26. Who was the actress that played Ferris Bueller's sister?
A:
27. Who was the original singer of Los Lobos' 1987 hit "La Bamba"?
A:
28. What was the name of the once Morrissey-fronted band in the 80's?
A:
29. Who was the actress that made waves in 1984's "Splash"?
A:
30. Who was the lead actress in the famous bomb "Grease 2"?
A:
31. What craft toy involved cutting plastic figures, coloring them in, and then baking them in the oven?
A:
32. Name 3 glam rock bands of the 80's.
We shall define glam(ourous) as: Makeup wearing heavy-metal rock bands. A:
33. What planet was Spock brought back to life on?
A:
34. Name 3 of the actors from "The Goonies".
A:
35. What was the famous line uttered by an old woman in Wendy's ads?
A:
36. Name the four ghosts from the Pac-Man video game (take your pick or answer all, if you want).
In the USA; .
Elsewhere;
OR;
In Ms. Pac-Man:
37. What were the names of the Saturday morning cartoon critters who lived in air-vents and befriended a boy who kept their secret hidden?
A:
38. Name Eddie Murphy's skit about vocabulary on Saturday Night Live.
A:
39. What was the name of Michael Knight's car?....now, what was the name of his boss?
A:
40. What actor mouthed the line "Whatch you talkin' 'bout Willis?"
A:
Part 2: 41 - 60:
41. Who played Axel Foley's best living friend in Detroit?
A:
42. What was the name of the funky van Scooby Doo and friends rode in?
A:
43. What band sings the song, "Turning Japanese" ?
A:
44. Which red-head won Star Search and then went on a shopping mall singing tour that took America by storm in 1987 and 1988?
A:
45. Which band had members Robert Palmer, Andy and John Taylor, and Tony Thompson?
A:
46. What were the names of all five Huxtable kids on "The Cosby Show?"
A:
47. What were the names of the four Golden Girls?
A:
48. What was the claymation Domino's Pizza thing to avoid?
A:
49. What oldies song was revived by the movie about a certain principal named Joe Clark?
A:
50. What was the name of Ripley's ship in Aliens? (not Alien or Alien3)
A:
51. What TV actress co-starred in 1986's "Howard The Duck"?
A:
52. Name 5 movies written and/or directed by John Hughes in the **1980's**.
A:
53. What was the first video played on MTV?
A:
54. What was the name of Garfield's teddy bear?
A:
55. What was the name of the bartender on "The Love Boat"?
A:
56. Who was the head villian on "The Smurfs" and what was his cat's name?
A:
57. What was the name of the guy who couldn't enunciate on "The Fat Albert Show?"
A:
58. What was the name of the hollow hole-covered plastic ball kids used to hit instead of a baseball?
A:
59. What was the name of the singer who died in Robotech's first generation?
A:
60. What was the name of Bo and Luke Duke's automobile?
A:
Part 2: 61 - 80:
61. Name 3 of the original 5 MTV VeeJays.
A:
62. What German siren sang "99 Luftballons" (known in the US as "99 Red Balloons")?
A:
63. Name the 5th original member of Depeche Mode who left the band, formed Yaz, and then went on to form a more-lasting group.
A:
64. What group sang "Come On Eileen"?
A:
65. What speed did Marty have to reach in order to activate the flux capacitor? (once you remember the movie, this should be easy)
A:
66. Name the two mega-popular bands which got their start on college-radio in Athens, Georgia?
A:
67. What was the name of the heroic boy in "The Never Ending Story? (will take 2 possibilities)
A:
68. So, who shot JR?
A:
69. What kind of sword did Thundar the Barbarian have?
A:
70. What was the name of He-Man's magician sidekick?
A:
71. What band sang the theme song to "The Breakfast Club?"
A:
72. Name the ORIGINAL girls from the "Facts of Life" and their chaperone(s).
Only three regulars stayed with the series for its entire run. They were:
1)
2)
3)
Four others were regulars in the first season. They were:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Main Chaperone through most of the show:
Second Chaperone when the show was near it's end:
73. What gothic rock group did "Tones on Tail" become?
A:
74. What were the names of the host and his sidekick on "Fantasy Island"?
A:
75. Name Buck Rodgers' pal
A:
76. What was the movie(s) that starred the little furry creatures from "Return of the Jedi"?
A:
77. What was Tom Cruise's call sign in the movie "Top Gun"?
A:
78. Who got his 100-meter dash gold medal stripped away due to his steroid use in the 1988 Olympics?
A:
79. Who sang "Shattered Dreams" in 1987?
A:
80. Who played Ming of Mongo in "Flash Gordon"?
A:
Prize Sets:
1st:
Astra: Lost Film, GLAM Entertainer, Funny Business,
250 platinum, Action Hero
2nd:
President March, Blues Soundtrack of Love, Funny Business,
240 platinum, Warm Timeless Hero's Locks
3rd:
General Tank - Night Camo, Zarathustra's Contemplation,
230 platinum, In My Closet, [Animal] Funny Business
4th:
General Tank - Woodland Camo, Wildfire Oripara Bash,
220 platinum, Scar of Hero, [Animal] Funny Business
5th:
Portrait of a President, Metal's Last Song,
200 platinum, The Brass Knight
6th:
Rock Angel, Deadly Music, 150 platinum
7th:
Soundtrack of Love, Millennium Director, 140 platinum
8th:
Rock Hero, Minty Oripara Bash, 130 platinum
9th:
Eccentric Cadence, Astra: Haunting Music in the Air, 120 platinum
10th:
Modern Movie Makers, Rock Angel, 100 platinum
Entries: 1 Entries
Nidorous:
77/114 - 3/4/2020 5:32 - 6:26 PM GT
Top 10 Winners List:
50 Platinum Winners List:
1st:
Astra: Lost Film, GLAM Entertainer, Funny Business,
250 platinum, Action Hero
2nd:
President March, Blues Soundtrack of Love, Funny Business,
240 platinum, Warm Timeless Hero's Locks
3rd:
General Tank - Night Camo, Zarathustra's Contemplation,
230 platinum, In My Closet, [Animal] Funny Business
4th:
General Tank - Woodland Camo, Wildfire Oripara Bash,
220 platinum, Scar of Hero, [Animal] Funny Business
5th:
Portrait of a President, Metal's Last Song,
200 platinum, The Brass Knight
6th:
Rock Angel, Deadly Music, 150 platinum
7th:
Soundtrack of Love, Millennium Director, 140 platinum
8th:
Rock Hero, Minty Oripara Bash, 130 platinum
9th:
Eccentric Cadence, Astra: Haunting Music in the Air, 120 platinum
10th:
Modern Movie Makers, Rock Angel, 100 platinum
Entries: 1 Entries
Nidorous:
77/114 - 3/4/2020 5:32 - 6:26 PM GT
Top 10 Winners List:
50 Platinum Winners List:
