Words of the Double Aughts | 11th Grade English Literature | Rhythm and Hues | “All” in the Family | This is Us |
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What is a flash mob?
2003 – A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform for a brief time, then quickly disperse.
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What is The Great Gatsby?
A young and mysterious millionaire uses the trappings of an opulent lifestyle to chase the affections of his ex-lover.
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Who is Green Day?
“American Idiot” (2004)
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Who is Jane Goodall?
Her early travels to Africa inspired a 60-plus year career studying the behaviors of chimpanzees.
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Who is Shaun White?
He holds the record for the most X-Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder.
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What is Latinx?
2005 – A gender neutral term to refer to people of Latin America.
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What is 1984?
Winston Smith attempts to escape the watchful eye of The Party on Airstrip One.
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Who is Maroon 5?
“Moves Like Jagger” (2011)
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Who is Woody Allen?
New York actor, director, philanderer, and alleged child molester.
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Who is Sarah Jessica Parker?
A winner of two Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes, she is best known for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw.
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What is Cyber Monday?
2004 – The biggest online shopping day of the year.
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What is The Catcher in the Rye?
An aimless teen attempts to discover whether the Central Park ducks migrate for winter.
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Who is Plain White T’s?
“Hey There Delilah” (2005)
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Who is Lucille Ball?
Actress, comedienne, model, executive, producer, and loving wife to husband, Desi.
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Who is Katie Holmes?
Tom Cruise jumped on Oprah’s couch to proclaim his love for this actress.
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What is a life hack?
2004 - A trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases everyday productivity and efficiency.
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What is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
A boy and a slave journey down the Mississippi River.
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Who is Black Eyed Peas?
“Where is the Love?” (2003)
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Who is Gallagher?
He is probably best known for wearing a stupid hat while smashing a watermelon with an over-sized hammer.
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Who is Sven?
Loyal companion to Kristoff and friend to Olaf.
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What is swatting?
2008 – A criminal harassment tactic of deceiving an emergency service into sending a police response team to another person's address.
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What is The Crucible?
Deputy Governor Danforth, Judge Hathorne, and Reverend Hale investigate claims of witchcraft.
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Who is Blues Traveler?
“Run-Around” (1995)
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Who is The Allman Brothers Band?
Their “Rambin’ Man” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1973.
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Who is Meghan Markle?
She made history in April 2020 when she chose to leave her senior positions in the Royal Family.
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