Pop Culture Quiz – 2022
Bring more fun to trivia night with these pop culture quiz questions. Made specifically for teens, these will test their knowledge of the latest trends and popular culture.
Name the popular TV show that was based in California. How many kids does the actor and actress Angelina Jolie have?
Movies
There’s been lots of great movies this year but a few of them have really captured the imaginations. From a sci-fi horror to a buzzy psychological thriller and a misty eyed offering from Steven Spielberg. Plus there’s been a little Adam Sandler thrown in for good measure too.
In this week’s episode of Movie Tag and Rotten Potatoes Alaisdair, Nick & Pete are joined by Brad for a spoiler filled discussion on Marvel Studio’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. As usual there’s plenty of pop culture news and two games too. Enjoy!
Music
From Taylor Swift’s Ticketmaster drama and the Oscar’s slap to Harry Styles TikTok virality, the past year has been full of pure moments of glee as well as controversy and conflict. These are some of the headlines that may be remembered as a pop culture moment in 2022.
Music is more than just a form of entertainment; it is an expression of human emotions and experiences that often changes the status quo of society. Like movies and television, music is highly interdisciplinary and is often influenced by other cultural elements, such as political and social trends.
Whether you’re in the mood for a ballad or something more upbeat, there is sure to be a song that will speak to your soul. From boy bands to girl power, discover some of the biggest music stories of 2022.
TV
The internet and television have made it harder than ever to be disconnected from pop culture. Teens will enjoy these fun trivia questions about the shows they love to watch. What is the name of the famous girl group that included members Geri Halliwell and Victoria Beckham? In which year did the first season of The Simple Life air? Which dating reality TV show is based on falling in love without ever seeing one another?
These pop culture quiz questions aren’t just for trivia nights. They can also be used as ice breaker questions and are sure to spark conversations among friends. For example, what is the name of the fictional paper company that Michael Scott works for in The Office? Who was the youngest self-made billionaire according to Forbes magazine? What Fleetwood Mac song was featured in a popular TikTok video? These are just some of the many questions that teens will enjoy. So grab your favorite drink and get ready to test your knowledge!
Celebrities
From crowded in-person events to box office blockbusters, it seems like 2022 was the year celebrities dominated pop culture. There were plenty of celebrity controversies with Johnny Depp and Amber Heard taking the legal path or Will Smith’s infamous slap at the Oscars.
But perhaps the biggest celebrity moment of the year came from a couple that has been together for nearly two decades. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck rekindling their early 2000s romance and getting hitched was one of the most heartwarming moments in pop culture this year.
Angela is the owner and editor-in-chief of Tell Tales. She has more social media followers than real-life friends and music runs through her veins. Her guilty pleasure is sifting through reality shows to find a juicy bit of gossip. She’d rather be glued to her TV with a bowl of popcorn than go out on the town any day. She lives in New York City with her husband and cat.