2010s Pop Culture Trivia
2010s Pop Culture trivia captures a decade shaped by social media, streaming platforms, superhero franchises, chart-dominating pop stars, and meme-driven humor. This page offers a concise way to revisit the references, personalities, and breakout moments that defined mainstream entertainment in the 2010s, from easy crowd-pleasers to tougher challenges for dedicated fans.
Easy 2010s Pop Culture Trivia
13 questions
These easy 2010s Pop Culture trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
Who performs the viral hit "Gangnam Style"?
Answer: Psy
"Gangnam Style" is performed by South Korean artist Psy.
Question 2
In Disney's "Frozen," what are the names of the two royal sisters?
Answer: Anna and Elsa
"Frozen" features the sister characters Anna and Elsa.
Question 3
Who directed Marvel's "Black Panther"?
Answer: Ryan Coogler
"Black Panther" was directed by Ryan Coogler.
Question 4
Which actress plays Diana Prince in "Wonder Woman"?
Answer: Gal Gadot
"Wonder Woman" stars Gal Gadot is Diana Prince.
Question 5
Who wrote and directed the film "Get Out"?
Answer: Jordan Peele
"Get Out" was written and directed by Jordan Peele.
Question 6
Which actress stars in the Netflix thriller "Bird Box"?
Answer: Sandra Bullock
"Bird Box" is a Netflix thriller starring Sandra Bullock.
Question 7
What fictional Indiana town is home to the events of "Stranger Things"?
Answer: Hawkins, Indiana
"Stranger Things" is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.
Question 8
"The Crown" dramatizes the reign of which British monarch?
Answer: Queen Elizabeth II
"The Crown" dramatizes the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Question 9
Which major "Breaking Bad" character dies at the end of the series?
Answer: Walter White
"Breaking Bad" ends with the death of Walter White in 2013.
Question 10
Who released the 2016 studio album "Lemonade"?
Answer: Beyoncé
"Lemonade" is a 2016 studio album by Beyoncé.
Question 11
In "A Star Is Born," which singer-actress stars opposite Bradley Cooper?
Answer: Lady Gaga
"A Star Is Born" stars Lady Gaga opposite Bradley Cooper.
Question 12
"Crazy Rich Asians" is set largely in which city-state?
Answer: Singapore
"Crazy Rich Asians" is set largely in Singapore.
Question 13
Which streaming service released the true-crime documentary series "Making a Murderer"?
Answer: Netflix
"Making a Murderer" was released by Netflix is a true-crime documentary series.
2010s Pop Culture Family Trivia
12 questions
These family 2010s Pop Culture trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Which author wrote the novel that inspired the movie "The Fault in Our Stars"?
Answer: John Green
"The Fault in Our Stars" is based on a novel by John Green.
Question 2
In "The Hunger Games" films, what is the name of the heroine?
Answer: Katniss Everdeen
Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of "The Hunger Games" films.
Question 3
What year did "Hamilton" premiere Off-Broadway before moving to Broadway?
Answer: 2015
"Hamilton" premiered Off-Broadway in 2015 before its Broadway run.
Question 4
In "La La Land," which actress stars opposite Ryan Gosling?
Answer: Emma Stone
"La La Land" stars Emma Stone opposite Ryan Gosling.
Question 5
Who directed the film "Lady Bird"?
Answer: Greta Gerwig
"Lady Bird" was directed by Greta Gerwig.
Question 6
"Baby Cobra" is a stand-up special by which comedian?
Answer: Ali Wong
"Baby Cobra" is a stand-up special by Ali Wong.
Question 7
On "The Good Place," which actress plays Eleanor Shellstrop?
Answer: Kristen Bell
Eleanor Shellstrop is played by Kristen Bell on "The Good Place.".
Question 8
Suit up for a timeline check: in what year was "The Avengers" released?
Answer: 2012
"The Avengers" was released in 2012.
Question 9
What was the release year of the Marvel film "Avengers: Endgame"?
Answer: 2019
"Avengers: Endgame" was released in 2019.
Question 10
Which animated movie features a title character from Polynesia?
Answer: Moana
"Moana" features a title character from Polynesia.
Question 11
What is the name of the movie set in a city populated by talking animals?
Answer: Zootopia
"Zootopia" is set in a city populated by talking animals.
Question 12
True or false: "Encanto" was released during the 2010s.?
Answer: False
"Encanto" had not yet been released during the 2010s decade.
Fun 2010s Pop Culture Trivia
13 questions
These fun 2010s Pop Culture trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which festival got a massive 2018 headline boost from Beyoncé?
- A.resident
- B.Coachella
- C.intern
- D.interns
Answer: Coachella
Beyoncé headlined Coachella in 2018.
Question 2
The Met Galaâs famous staircase selfies happen at what New York City museum?
Answer: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The annual Met Gala is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Question 3
If youâre packing a cape and a lightsaber for Comic-Con International, which city are you headed to?
Answer: San Diego
Comic-Con International is held in San Diego.
Question 4
What nickname do Lady Gaga fans proudly use?
Answer: Little Monsters
Lady Gagaâs fan base is nicknamed the Little Monsters.
Question 5
Justin Bieberâs fans are known by what name?
Answer: Beliebers
The fan base of Justin Bieber is nicknamed Beliebers.
Question 6
BTS fans answer to what short, all-caps name?
Answer: ARMY
The fan base of BTS is called ARMY.
Question 7
In 2017, 'RuPaulâs Drag Race' switched channels and landed on which network?
Answer: VH1
'RuPaulâs Drag Race' moved from Logo to VH1 in 2017.
Question 8
Who took 'Old Town Road' all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019?
Answer: Lil Nas X
'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019.
Question 9
Name one of the performers of 'Despacito.'?
Answer: Luis Fonsi
'Despacito' is performed by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee; either performer fits, and here the keyed answer is Luis Fonsi.
Question 10
Who gave us the ultra-sticky hit 'Call Me Maybe'?
Answer: Carly Rae Jepsen
'Call Me Maybe' is a hit song by Carly Rae Jepsen.
Question 11
Which song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song: 'Shallow' or 'Truth Hurts'?
- A.Call Me Maybe
- B.Despacito
- C.Shallow
- D.Truth Hurts
Answer: Shallow
'Shallow' won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Question 12
The summer of 2019 had a lot of people feeling good as hell thanks to what Lizzo hit?
Answer: Truth Hurts
The 2019 summer hit 'Truth Hurts' is by Lizzo.
Question 13
One Direction pressed pause as a group in what year?
Answer: 2016
One Direction went on hiatus in 2016.
Funny 2010s Pop Culture Trivia
13 questions
These funny 2010s Pop Culture trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
What slang phrase turned a streaming service into a very suggestive non-viewing plan during the 2010s?
Answer: Netflix and chill
"Netflix and chill" became a widely used slang expression in the 2010s.
Question 2
Which viral 2014 challenge had people voluntarily dumping icy water on themselves to raise money for ALS research?
- A.The Bottle Flip Challenge
- B.Ice Bucket Challenge
- C.The Cinnamon Challenge
- D.The Mannequin Challenge
Answer: The Ice Bucket Challenge
The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in 2014 to raise money for ALS research.
Question 3
Doge memes are most famously linked to pictures of what dog breed?
- A.Corgi
- B.Pomeranian
- C.Shiba Inu
- D.Akita
Answer: Shiba Inu
"Doge" memes are associated with images of a Shiba Inu.
Question 4
Who popularized the phrase "cash me ousside" on "Dr. Phil" in 2016?
Answer: Danielle Bregoli
The phrase was popularized by Danielle Bregoli on "Dr. Phil" in 2016.
Question 5
What is the real name of the chef better known online as "Salt Bae"?
Answer: Nusret Gökçe
"Salt Bae" is the nickname of Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe.
Question 6
In what year did the Harlem Shake meme explode across the internet and office break rooms alike?
Answer: 2013
The Harlem Shake meme went viral in 2013.
Question 7
The novelty song "What Does the Fox Say?" was performed by which Norwegian duo?
Answer: Ylvis
"What Does the Fox Say?" is a novelty song by Norwegian duo Ylvis.
Question 8
Which 2016 catchphrase sounded like someone enthusiastically greeting a guy for wearing white Vans?
Answer: Damn, Daniel
"Damn, Daniel" became a viral catchphrase in 2016.
Question 9
What 2016 viral trend challenged people to become eerily still, like statues with better Wi-Fi?
Answer: The mannequin challenge
The mannequin challenge became a viral trend in 2016.
Question 10
What 2016 craze made a partially filled plastic bottle the unlikely star of school cafeterias everywhere?
Answer: Bottle flipping
The bottle flipping craze spread widely in 2016.
Question 11
Which phrase, often used to praise flawless eyebrows or eyeliner, was popularized online in 2014?
Answer: On fleek
The phrase "on fleek" was popularized online in 2014.
Question 12
Finish the viral 2015 song meme: "Why you always ____?"?
- A.lyin'?
- B.cryin'?
- C.hidin'?
- D.tryin'?
Answer: lyin'?
The phrase "Why you always lyin'?" became a viral song meme in 2015.
Question 13
The "Confused Travolta" meme loops a clip featuring which actor from "Pulp Fiction"?
Answer: John Travolta
The meme uses a looping clip of John Travolta from "Pulp Fiction.".
Hard 2010s Pop Culture Trivia
14 questions
These hard 2010s Pop Culture trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
In "Mr. Robot," what is the full name of the hacker at the center of the series?
Answer: Elliot Alderson
The protagonist of "Mr. Robot" is hacker Elliot Alderson.
Question 2
Which writer authored the novellas that inspired "Killing Eve"?
Answer: Luke Jennings
"Killing Eve" is based on novellas by Luke Jennings.
Question 3
The chaotic promise of Fyre Festival hinged on its location in what island nation?
Answer: The Bahamas
Fyre Festival was promoted is a luxury music festival in the Bahamas.
Question 4
In "Whiplash," Andrew studies at which fictional conservatory?
Answer: Shaffer Conservatory
"Whiplash" centers on a music student at the fictional Shaffer Conservatory.
Question 5
Which filmmaker directed the 2010s drama "Roma"?
Answer: Alfonso CuarĂłn
"Roma" was directed by Alfonso CuarĂłn.
Question 6
"Moonlight" unfolds in which Florida city?
Answer: Miami, Florida
"Moonlight" is set in Miami, Florida.
Question 7
What is the name of the prison where "Orange Is the New Black" is mainly set?
Answer: Litchfield Penitentiary
The series is set mainly in Litchfield Penitentiary.
Question 8
Who created the HBO series "Girls"?
Answer: Lena Dunham
"Girls" was created by Lena Dunham.
Question 9
Name the creator behind FX's "Atlanta."?
Answer: Donald Glover
"Atlanta" was created by Donald Glover.
Question 10
In "Russian Doll," Natasha Lyonne plays which time-looping protagonist?
Answer: Nadia Vulvokov
Natasha Lyonne stars is Nadia Vulvokov in "Russian Doll.".
Question 11
"The Handmaid's Tale" draws from a novel by which author?
Answer: Margaret Atwood
The series is based on a novel by Margaret Atwood.
Question 12
Which region is the setting for "Call Me by Your Name"?
Answer: Northern Italy
"Call Me by Your Name" is set in northern Italy during the 1980s.
Question 13
In "The Favourite," Olivia Colman portrays which monarch?
Answer: Queen Anne
Olivia Colman stars is Queen Anne in "The Favourite.".
Question 14
Who directed the horror film "Hereditary"?
Answer: Ari Aster
"Hereditary" was directed by Ari Aster.
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