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What is the Etch A Sketch?
This family favorite, introduced in 1989, became a popular and frustrating toy among kids and adults alike, allowing them to create clumsy drawings that would magically disappear.
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What is "Hasta La Vista Baby"?
This phrase, popularized by the movie 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' was often used to indicate an imminent threat or danger.
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What is "Back to the Future"?
This science fiction film tells the story of a teenage boy who travels back in time using a DeLorean car invented by his eccentric friend.
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Sauv Blanc (from costco).
This is Lauren's preferred adult beverage.
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What is the 1940s?
We give this decade credit for the Slinky, Velcro, and Tupperware.
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What is the microwave?
In 1984, this appliance finally made its way into households across America, providing a convenient way to quickly heat up bagel bites, cup o noodles, or an entire chicken.
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What is "Gag me with a spoon"?
This phrase involves a kitchen utensil, and became popular in the 80s to express displeasure, disbelief, or general protest.
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What is "The Labyrinth"?
This fantasy film, directed by Jim Henson, introduced audiences to a young girl named Sarah who embarks on a quest to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.
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Some sort of SUV likely Chevy suburban
This is Lauren's automobile of choice.
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What is 40 days and 40 nights?
This amount of rain really bummed Noah out.
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What is the Polaroid?
First invented in 1948 but popularized in the 80s, this gadget gave people the power to instantly print low-resolution blurry pictures of their awkward family photos.
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What is "Cowabunga"?
This was the catchphrase of the superhero team in the animated series 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
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What is "Mr. Mom"?
In this comedy, Michael Keaton confirms the inappropriate gender roles of the times by making it outlandish and hilarious that a father would be a stay-at-home parent.
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Popcorn
This is Lauren's favorite movie night snack.
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What is This is 40?
In 2012 this movie, Pete and Debbie make us feel very very bad about life with kids.
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What is I Can't Believe It's Not Butter?
First marketed to retail consumers in 1981, this delicacy boasts Fabio as its celebrity spokesperson, and can be spread or sprayed.
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What is "Where's the Beef"?
This popular catchphrase from a Wendy's commercial humorously questioned the size of competitors' hamburger patties.
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What is "Thriller"?
This groundbreaking zombie music video is to this day performed en masse at weddings, parties, and shopping mall dance mobs.
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The Price is Right.
This is the TV Gameshow that Lauren would win every time.
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What is 40 ounces?
This malt liquor standard may also be the pathway to Freedom.
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What is Chicken McNuggets?
Launched nationwide in 1983 and created by the renowned French Chef Rene Arend, this fast food item was designed to be consumed with three sauces: BBQ, hot mustard, and sweet and sour.
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What is "No pain no gain"?
Popularized during the fitness boom of the 1980s, this motivational phrase emphasized the need for hard work and perseverance in achieving success.
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What is "Sweet Dreams (are Made of This)"?
This synth-pop hit by the Eurythmics dominated the music charts and the dance clubs with its infectious melody and distinctive vocals; it is an existential, spooky record asking what the world has come to.
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Italy
This is Lauren's dream vacation.
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What is 40-40?
This tennis situation is also called a Deuce.
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