Viral Moments & Memes

Q: What viral trend involved people dumping ice water over their heads to raise awareness for which disease in 2014?

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). The Ice Bucket Challenge went viral in summer 2014, raising awareness and donations for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

Q: Which music video became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views in 2012?

Gangnam Style. PSY's 'Gangnam Style' became the first YouTube video ever to reach 1 billion views, a massive cultural phenomenon with its signature dance moves.

Q: In 2017, which Turkish chef became an internet sensation for his dramatic way of sprinkling salt on meat?

Nusret Gökçe (Salt Bae). Nusret Gökçe, known as 'Salt Bae,' went viral in 2017 for his theatrical salt-sprinkling technique that became widely shared as memes and GIFs across social media.

Q: What 2019 song by Lil Nas X became a viral sensation by blending country and rap genres?

Old Town Road. 'Old Town Road' became a viral hit in 2019 through its unique blend of country and rap, plus TikTok memes and viral dancing videos.

Q: In 2020, a TikTok trend saw millions of people making and decorating items to look like cake. What was the name of the Netflix show it inspired?

Is It Cake?. The 'Everything is Cake' trend went viral in 2020 as people baked cakes to look like everyday objects, inspiring the Netflix series 'Is It Cake?' in 2022.

Q: Who went viral in September 2020 by skateboarding to work while listening to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' and drinking Ocean Spray juice?

Nathan Apocada. TikTok user Nathan Apocada became an instant viral sensation when his video skateboarding to 'Dreams' while drinking Ocean Spray cranberry juice spread across the internet.

Q: What viral trend began in 2023 when two blockbuster films were released on the same day, spawning countless memes celebrating their contrast?

Barbenheimer. 'Barbenheimer' went viral in summer 2023 when 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' were released simultaneously, creating a humorous contrast that inspired memes and merchandise.

Q: In 2019, what Disney+ series featuring a cute character sparked an overnight sensation with audiences of all ages?

Baby Yoda (Grogu) from The Mandalorian. Baby Yoda, later named Grogu, became an instant phenomenon when The Mandalorian debuted on Disney+ in 2019 due to its adorable 'ugly cute' design.

Q: In 2023, which concert film became the highest-grossing concert film of all time, surpassing Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never'?

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour film grossed over $200 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing concert film in history.

Q: What viral hashtag and movement demanded the release of which pop star from her conservatorship that lasted 13 years?

#FreeBritney - Britney Spears. The #FreeBritney movement gained massive traction as fans supported Britney Spears' fight to end her 13-year conservatorship under her father Jamie Spears.

Question 1

What viral trend involved people dumping ice water over their heads to raise awareness for which disease in 2014?

Accepted Answer

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

Answer

Parkinson's Disease

Answer

Multiple Sclerosis

Answer

Muscular Dystrophy

Question 2

Which music video became the first YouTube video to reach 1 billion views in 2012?

Accepted Answer

Gangnam Style

Answer

Harlem Shake

Answer

Thriller by Michael Jackson

Answer

Despacito

Question 3

In 2017, which Turkish chef became an internet sensation for his dramatic way of sprinkling salt on meat?

Accepted Answer

Nusret Gökçe (Salt Bae)

Answer

Gordon Ramsay

Answer

Bobby Flay

Answer

Wolfgang Puck

Question 4

What 2019 song by Lil Nas X became a viral sensation by blending country and rap genres?

Accepted Answer

Old Town Road

Answer

Montero

Answer

That's What I Want

Answer

Holiday

Question 5

In 2020, a TikTok trend saw millions of people making and decorating items to look like cake. What was the name of the Netflix show it inspired?

Accepted Answer

Is It Cake?

Answer

The Great Cake Show

Answer

Cake Illusions

Answer

Baking Deceptions

Question 6

Who went viral in September 2020 by skateboarding to work while listening to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' and drinking Ocean Spray juice?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Apocada

Answer

Tony Hawk

Answer

Rodney Mullen

Answer

Ryan Sheckler

Question 7

What viral trend began in 2023 when two blockbuster films were released on the same day, spawning countless memes celebrating their contrast?

Accepted Answer

Barbenheimer

Answer

Oppenbarbie

Answer

The Duality Trend

Answer

Summer Contrast

Question 8

In 2019, what Disney+ series featuring a cute character sparked an overnight sensation with audiences of all ages?

Accepted Answer

Baby Yoda (Grogu) from The Mandalorian

Answer

Baby Yaddle from The Acolyte

Answer

Young Anakin from Ahsoka

Answer

Baby Mando from Rangers of the New Republic

Question 9

In 2023, which concert film became the highest-grossing concert film of all time, surpassing Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never'?

Accepted Answer

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Answer

Beyoncé: Renaissance Tour

Answer

The Rolling Stones: Shine a Light

Answer

Woodstock

Question 10

What viral hashtag and movement demanded the release of which pop star from her conservatorship that lasted 13 years?

Accepted Answer

#FreeBritney - Britney Spears

Answer

#FreeKristin - Kristen Bell

Answer

#FreeChris - Chris Hemsworth

Answer

#FreeBeyoncé - Beyoncé

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Viral Moments & Memes