30 Shocking Pop Culture Trivia Questions

Think you know pop culture? Prepare to have your mind blown. These 30 trivia questions will challenge even the most dedicated movie buffs, music aficionados, and TV show binge-watchers. From the hidden Easter eggs in your favorite films to the shocking behind-the-scenes secrets of hit songs, this collection reveals the fascinating details that shaped our entertainment landscape.

Some answers will surprise you, others will make you question everything you thought you knew. Consider yourself warned—once you start exploring these pop culture gems, you’ll be hooked on uncovering more of the stories behind the stories we all love.

80s Pop Culture Trivia Questions

1. Which iconic animated TV show holds the title for the longest-running primetime series in U.S. history?

2. What viral 2016 internet challenge featured people frozen in poses while the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd played in the background?

3. Which Marvel superhero, other than Captain America, was able to lift Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

4. What groundbreaking 2018 superhero film featured a predominantly Black cast and won three Academy Awards?

5. In the hit TV series Friends, what is the name of Ross Geller’s second wife, whom he accidentally calls “Rachel” during their wedding vows?

6. Which pop star famously wore a meat dress to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards?

7. What was the name of the first music video ever aired on MTV in 1981?

8. Which Netflix series, set in Hawkins, Indiana, features a group of kids battling supernatural forces and government conspiracies?

9. What K-pop band made history as the first group to perform at a U.S. stadium and topped the Billboard Hot 100 with hits like “Dynamite”?

10. Who became an internet sensation for her catchphrase “Cash me outside, how ’bout dat?” after appearing on Dr. Phil in 2016?

Tricky Pop Culture Trivia Questions

1. In the iconic sitcom Friends, what was the name of the coffee shop where the friends frequently hung out?

2. Which pop star’s debut album was titled True Blue, released in 1986?

3. Who played the role of the villainous Joker in the 2008 film The Dark Knight?

4. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the name of Tony Stark’s AI assistant?

5. Which British rock band’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time?

6. Question: Who is the author of the bestselling novel The Hunger Games?

7. In the popular TV series Stranger Things, what is the name of the fictional town where the story takes place?

8. Which actress played the lead role in the 1994 film Forrest Gump alongside Tom Hanks?

9. Who was the lead singer of the rock band Nirvana?

10. In the Disney movie The Lion King, what is the name of Simba’s evil uncle?

Pop Culture Trivia Questions for Friend

1. Which pop star’s 2019 song “Shallow” from the movie A Star Is Born earned her numerous awards, including an Academy Award?

2. In the popular TV series The Office, which two actors attended high school together?

3. Who is the lead singer of the rock band Guns N’ Roses?

4. Which actress played the role of Rachel Green in the hit TV show Friends?

5. Who was the first winner of the reality TV show American Idol?

6. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the name of the artificial intelligence system created by Tony Stark?

7. Which singer-songwriter released the iconic album Jagged Little Pill in 1995?

8. Who played the role of Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy?

9. Which social media app is known for its short-form videos set to music?

10. Who is the author of the bestselling novel The Hunger Games trilogy?