Pop Culture Quiz: 1992

What Happened In 1992

92 Trivia Questions and Answers For 1992 History

(answers)

1. Disney movie question. What is the name of Aladdin‘s pet monkey?

2. What is the primary function of the Sentinels introduced in X-Men: The Animated Series?

3. Which actor portrays Lt. Daniel Kaffee?
HINT:  In A Few Good Men

4. Who vomited into the lap of Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa at a state dinner?

5. Who won the World Series in 1992?

6. What NBC show was about the fictional couple Paul and Jamie Buchman?

7. Who played the roles of Paul and Jamie Buckman?

8. Which actor portrays the Penguin’s father in Batman Returns?

9. Name the actress who portrays Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act.

10. What was the name of The Golden Girls‘ spin-off, that lasted just one season?
Hint: It featured Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Cheech Marin

11. An A-list singer/actress appears surprisedly during a “Coffee Talk” sketch with Mike Myers, Madonna, and Roseanne Barr on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Name that performer.

12. What is the name of Barney’s green triceratops friend?

13. Who plays the Rockford Peaches manager, Jimmy Dugan?

14. What nickname is given to Madonna’s character, Mae, in A League of Their Own?

15. Who was the biggest musical artist or group of 1992?

16. Name the Presidential candidate who appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show, playing a saxophone.

17. In the pilot episode, Which character moves into the Melrose Place apartment complex?

18. Which character is the town’s sheriff and a central figure in Picket Fences?

19. Name the actor who played the role of Sheriff Jimmy Brock.

20. In “A Streetcar Named Marge,” which musical does Marge star in on The Simpsons?

21. What network broadcasts the Kids’ Choice Awards live for the first time?

22. Movie question. Which actor portrays Sergeant Joseph “Joe” Bomowski?

23. Who plays Joe’s meddlesome mother, Tutti Bomowski?

24. Who was the 3rd-party US Presidential candidate who received over 19 million votes?

25. What unusual trait does Murder She Wrote’s Jessica Fletcher have regarding transportation?

26. One of the most expensive videos ever, a Guns N’ Roses’ power ballad premiered on MTV’s 1992 Headbangers Ball. Name that tune.

27. What book series is R.L. Stine best known for?

28. What is the title of the first book in the Goosebumps series?

29. Movie question. Who played the role of pop star Rachel Marron?

30. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1992?

31. Full Moon Over Miami was a one-off programming block of a three-way, two-hour crossover event airs on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris. You get one point for each show you can name.

32. This character is best known for appearing in the supermarket tabloid Weekly World News.
HINT: He had an off-Broadway Musical in 1997.

33. When it opened, this was the largest mall in the United States. What is it called?
HINT: About 40 million people visit the mall annually, mostly from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Illinois and Ohio.

34. What animal is associated with Oswald Cobblepot’s character?

35. What team won the Super Bowl in 1992?

36. In 2009, TV Guide named what episode of Seinfeld as the greatest television episode of all time?

37. What song do Wayne and his friends sing along to in the car in Wayne’s World?

38. Which Wayne’s World actor did not know the words to Bohemian Rhapsody?

39. What was the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time?

40. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1992?

41. This video game featured the introduction of Sonic’s sidekick, Miles “Tails” Prower. Name the game.

42. The National Livestock and Meat Board launched this ad campaign in 1992, and it had a five-word catchphrase. Say the phrase.
HINT: They still use it.

43. What do the numbers 210, 726, 909, 840, and 917 have in common in American technology?
HINT: It’s not your ZIP code, but it helps people reach you!

44. Who is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles‘ mentor and father figure?

45. What species is Splinter?

46. Which two future pop stars appeared on Barney & Friends as children? You get one point for each you can name.

47. What was the theme song’s title for The Heights, and what notable achievement did it reach?

48. “Al” Simmons is better known as what comic book and film character?

49. Name the comic book artist/writer who created Spawn.

50. What is the name of the school that the main characters attend in Tiny Toon Adventures?

51. On April 25, 1992, ABC broadcast the series finales of three popular shows. You get one point for each, which you can name.

52. In “Joker’s Favor,” which character makes her first appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, becoming a significant figure in the Batman universe?

53. Which city serves as the primary setting for Aladdin?

54. Robert Atkins wrote a very popular book in 1992. What is it called?

55. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, What animal is associated with 1992?

56. On the Seinfeld episode “The Bubble Boy,” what game causes a dispute?

57. Who was the President in 1992?

58. On Saved By The Bell, who is the principal of Bayside High?

59. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1992?

60. This American media franchise is centered on a series of fighting video games originally developed by Midway Games in 1992.
HINT: It features finishing moves known as “Fatalities.”

61. Cartoon Question. Who is Doug Funnie’s best friend, known for his distinctive honking laugh?

62. Name the character who is Doug’s primary love interest throughout the series.

63. What subject does Mark Cooper teach in Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper?

64. Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas vacation in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

65. Who ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live?

66. This controversial show ran from show ran for twenty-seven seasons from September 30, 1991, to July 26, 2018, in which it broadcast 3,891 episodes.
HINT: “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!”

67. Who is the hip-hop guest star as Jazz’s wife in “The Butler Did It” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

68. How many days does Murtaugh have left before retirement at the film start of Lethal Weapon 3?

69. Who was the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour?

70. What holiday is featured in Batman Returns?

71. What is the name of the television show that Roseanne and Jackie appear on after winning the lottery on Roseanne?

72. Who was the Pope in 1992?

73. Which episode features The Rugrats searching for Reptar at a movie theater?

74. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker for most of Batman: The Animated Series?

75. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker on Batman: The Animated Series?

77. You get one point for each of the five original Wiggles members you can name.

78. What was the name of Carla’s ex-husband on Cheers, who made several appearances throughout the series?

79. Who retired from NBC’s The Tonight Show after 30 years as host?

80. In Full House, what was Joey Gladstone’s profession?

81. Reservoir Dogs featured six “Mr” characters with associated colors. You get one point for each, which you can name.
HINT: There was no Mr. Black.

82. What Simpsons character is a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger?

83. What brand of beer did the Swedish Bikini Team represent?

84. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the name of the superhero alter ego that Stimpy becomes in “The Boy Who Cried Rat!”?

85. Anime question. Makoto Kino, Rei Hino, and Ami Mizuno are a trio in what popular anime franchise?

86. What are the trio’s better-known names? You get one point for each.

88. Name the band who said, “Here we are now, entertain us!”.

89. Who were the NBA Champions in 1992?

90. Who was the Vice-President in 1992?

91. It took 202 years, 7 months, and 10 days, but this Amendment to the US Constitution became law in 1992. Which Amendment was it|?

92. On what syndicated TV show did Pamela Anderson become a star

Trivia Team Bonus Questions

1. What was Pam Anderson’s character named on Baywatch?

2. What is Simpsons’ Principal W. Seymour Skinner’s real (birth) name?

3. What is the name of Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger in Aladdin?

4. Who played the role of “Newman” on Seinfeld?

5. What famous department store inspired Duncan’s Toy Chest in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?

6. Who was the wife of Luke Skywalker and the mother of Ben Skywalker?

7. What is the best-selling Pinball Machine of all time?

8. George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot participated in the first 1992 presidential debate. Name the host/moderator.

10. Which character is revealed to be Professor Xavier’s stepbrother in X-Men: The Animated Series?

Super Bonus Question. It’s worth 10 points.

Based on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, what is Indiana Jones’s full birth name and birthdate?

The Answers:

92 Trivia Answers For 1992 History

(answers)

1. Disney movie question. What is the name of Aladdin‘s pet monkey?
Aladdin’s pet monkey is named Abu.

2. What is the primary function of the Sentinels introduced in X-Men: The Animated Series?
The Sentinels are giant robots designed to hunt and capture mutants.

3. Which actor portrays Lt. Daniel Kaffee?
HINT:  In A Few Good Men
Tom Cruise

4. Who vomited into the lap of Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa at a state dinner?
US President George H. W. Bush

5. Who won the World Series in 1992?
Toronto Blue Jays

6. What NBC show was about the fictional couple Paul and Jamie Buchman?
Mad About You

7. Who played the roles of Paul and Jamie Buckman?
Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt, respectively.

8. Which actor portrays the Penguin’s father in Batman Returns?
Paul Reubens

9. Name the actress who portrays Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act.
Kathy Najimy

10. What was the name of The Golden Girls‘ spin-off, that lasted just one season?
Hint: It featured Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Cheech Marin
The Golden Palace

11. An A-list singer/actress appears surprisedly during a “Coffee Talk” sketch with Mike Myers, Madonna, and Roseanne Barr on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Name that performer.
Barbra Streisand

12. What is the name of Barney’s green triceratops friend?
Baby Bop

13. Who plays the Rockford Peaches manager, Jimmy Dugan?
Tom Hanks, in A League of Their Own

14. What nickname is given to Madonna’s character, Mae, in A League of Their Own?
“All the Way” Mae

15. Who was the biggest musical artist or group of 1992?
Boys II Men

16. Name the Presidential candidate who appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show, playing a saxophone.
Bill Clinton

17. In the pilot episode, Which character moves into the Melrose Place apartment complex?
Alison Parker

18. Which character is the town’s sheriff and a central figure in Picket Fences?
Sheriff Jimmy Brock

19. Name the actor who played the role of Sheriff Jimmy Brock.
Tom Skerritt

20. In “A Streetcar Named Marge,” which musical does Marge star in on The Simpsons?
A musical version of A Streetcar Named Desire.

21. What network broadcasts the Kids’ Choice Awards live for the first time?
Nickelodeon

22. Movie question. Which actor portrays Sergeant Joseph “Joe” Bomowski?
Sylvester Stallone, in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

23. Who plays Joe’s meddlesome mother, Tutti Bomowski?
Estelle Getty

24. Who was the 3rd-party US Presidential candidate who received over 19 million votes?
Ross Pero received 18.9% of the popular vote, approximately 19.7 million votes.

25. What unusual trait does Murder She Wrote’s Jessica Fletcher have regarding transportation?
Jessica does not drive; she relies on bicycles, taxis, or rides from friends.

26. One of the most expensive videos ever, a Guns N’ Roses’ power ballad premiered on MTV’s 1992 Headbangers Ball. Name that tune.
November Rain

27. What book series is R.L. Stine best known for?
Goosebumps

28. What is the title of the first book in the Goosebumps series?
Welcome to Dead House

29. Movie question. Who played the role of pop star Rachel Marron?
Whitney Houston, in The Bodyguard

30. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1992?
Nick Nolte

31. Full Moon Over Miami was a one-off programming block of a three-way, two-hour crossover event airs on NBC. It involves three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris. You get one point for each show you can name.
The Golden Girls, Empty Nest and Nurses

32. This character is best known for appearing in the supermarket tabloid Weekly World News.
HINT: He had an off-Broadway Musical in 1997.
Bat Boy

33. When it opened, this was the largest mall in the United States. What is it called?
HINT: About 40 million people visit the mall annually, mostly from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Illinois and Ohio.
The Mall of America

34. What animal is associated with Oswald Cobblepot’s character?
Penguins (in Batman Returns)

35. What team won the Super Bowl in 1992?
Washington Redskins

36. In 2009, TV Guide named what episode of Seinfeld as the greatest television episode of all time?
“The Contest”

37. What song do Wayne and his friends sing along to in the car in Wayne’s World?
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

38. Which Wayne’s World actor did not know the words to Bohemian Rhapsody?
Dana Carvey, who portrays Garth, did not know the lyrics beforehand.

39. What was the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time?
The Bodyguard

40. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1992?
Jodie Foster

41. This video game featured the introduction of Sonic’s sidekick, Miles “Tails” Prower. Name the game.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

42. The National Livestock and Meat Board launched this ad campaign in 1992, and it had a five-word catchphrase. Say the phrase.
HINT: They still use it.
“Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner”

43. What do the numbers 210, 726, 909, 840, and 917 have in common in American technology?
HINT: It’s not your ZIP code, but it still helps people reach you!
These numbers are area codes introduced in 1992.

44. Who is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles‘ mentor and father figure?
Splinter

45. What species is Splinter?
Rat

46. Which two future pop stars appeared on Barney & Friends as children? You get one point for each you can name.
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato

47. What was the theme song’s title for The Heights, and what notable achievement did it reach?
How Do You Talk to an Angel, performed by Jamie Walters, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

48. “Al” Simmons is better known as what comic book and film character?
Spawn

49. Name the comic book artist/writer who created Spawn.
Todd McFarlane

50. What is the name of the school that the main characters attend in Tiny Toon Adventures?
Acme Looniversity

51. On April 25, 1992, ABC broadcast the series finales of three popular shows. You get one point for each, which you can name.
Who’s the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver

52. In “Joker’s Favor,” which character makes her first appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, becoming a significant figure in the Batman universe?
Harley Quinn

53. Which city serves as the primary setting for Aladdin?
The primary setting is the fictional city of Agrabah.

54. Robert Atkins wrote a very popular book in 1992. What is it called?
Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution

55. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, What animal is associated with 1992?
The Monkey

56. On the Seinfeld episode “The Bubble Boy,” what game causes a dispute?
Trivial Pursuit

57. Who was the President in 1992?
George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989January 20, 1993)

58. On Saved By The Bell, who is the principal of Bayside High?
Mr. Richard Belding

59. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1992?
Pittsburgh Penguins

60. This American media franchise is centered on a series of fighting video games originally developed by Midway Games in 1992.
HINT: It features finishing moves known as “Fatalities.”
Mortal Kombat

61. Cartoon Question. Who is Doug Funnie’s best friend, known for his distinctive honking laugh?
Skeeter Valentine

62. Name the character who is Doug’s primary love interest throughout the series.
Patti Mayonnaise

63. What subject does Mark Cooper teach in Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper?
Phys Ed. (Physical education)

64. Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas vacation in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
Florida

65. Who ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live?
Sinéad O’Connor

66. This controversial show ran from show ran for twenty-seven seasons from September 30, 1991, to July 26, 2018, in which it broadcast 3,891 episodes.
HINT: “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!”
The Jerry Springer Show

67. Who is the hip-hop guest star as Jazz’s wife in “The Butler Did It” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Queen Latifah

68. How many days does Murtaugh have left before retirement at the film start of Lethal Weapon 3?
8 days

69. Who was the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour?
Dr. Mae Jemison

70. What holiday is featured in Batman Returns?
Christmas

71. What is the name of the television show that Roseanne and Jackie appear on after winning the lottery on Roseanne?
“The Jerry Springer Show.”

72. Who was the Pope in 1992?
John Paul II (October 16, 1978April 2, 2005)

73. Which episode features The Rugrats searching for Reptar at a movie theater?
Reptar on Ice

74. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker for most of Batman: The Animated Series?
Mark Hamill

75. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker on Batman: The Animated Series?
Tim Curry (4 episodes)

77. You get one point for each of the five original Wiggles members you can name.
Anthony (Field), Murray (Cook), Jeff (Fatt), Greg (Page) and Phillip (Wilcher).

78. What was the name of Carla’s ex-husband on Cheers, who made several appearances throughout the series?
Nick Tortelli, played by Dan Hedaya

79. Who retired from NBC’s The Tonight Show after 30 years as host?
Johnny Carson

80. In Full House, what was Joey Gladstone’s profession?
Stand-up comedian.

81. Reservoir Dogs featured six “Mr” characters with associated colors. You get one point for each, which you can name.
HINT: There was no Mr. Black.
Mr. Brown, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde, Mr. Blue, Mr. Orange, and Mr. Pink

82. What Simpsons character is a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Rainier Wolfcastle

83. What brand of beer did the Swedish Bikini Team represent?
Old Milwaukee Beer

84. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the name of the superhero alter ego that Stimpy becomes in “The Boy Who Cried Rat!”?
Mouse Boy

85. Anime question. Makoto Kino, Rei Hino, and Ami Mizuno are a trio in what popular anime franchise?
Sailor Moon

86. What are the trio’s better-known names? You get one point for each.
Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Mars, and Sailor Mercury, respectively.

88. Name the band who said, “Here we are now, entertain us!”.
Nirvana

89. Who were the NBA Champions in 1992?
Chicago Bulls

90. Who was the Vice-President in 1992?
Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)

91. It took 202 years, 7 months, and 10 days, but this Amendment to the US Constitution became law in 1992. Which Amendment was it|?
The Twenty-seventh Amendment (Amendment XXVII, also known as the Congressional Compensation Act of 1789). It put limits as to when congress could change their salaries.

92. On what syndicated TV show did Pamela Anderson become a star?
Baywatch

Trivia Team Bonus Answers

1. What was Pam Anderson’s character named on Baywatch?
C.J. Parker (Casey Jean Parker)

2. What is Simpsons’ Principal W. Seymour Skinner’s real (birth) name?
Armin Tamzarian

3. What is the name of Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger in Aladdin?
Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger is named Rajah.

4. Who played the role of “Newman” on Seinfeld?
Wayne Knight

5. What famous department store inspired Duncan’s Toy Chest in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
FAO Schwarz

6. Who was the wife of Luke Skywalker and the mother of Ben Skywalker?
Mara Jade Skywalker

7. What is the best-selling Pinball Machine of all time?
The Addam’s Family

8. George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot participated in the first 1992 presidential debate. Name the host/moderator.
Jim Lehrer of PBS.

10. Which character is revealed to be Professor Xavier’s stepbrother in X-Men: The Animated Series?
The Juggernaut, also known as Cain Marko

Super Bonus Question. It’s worth 10 points.

Based on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, what is Indiana Jones’s full birth name and birthdate?
Henry Jones Jr. (Indiana) was born on July 1, 1899.