Dance Moves for the Ages
Welcome to Trivia for the Ages. This is a multi-generational trivia game. I'm Ted, your Gen Z host, and I'm joined by my Boomer Mom, Jamie. Hello. Thank you for joining us. Today's topic is Dance Moves for the Ages. We will ask ten questions. My mom will ask four from the 1950s through the 1980s. I will ask four from the 1990s to present day. And two will be from our anytime anywhere category, which can range from the distant past all the way into the future.
SPEAKER_00After a short break, we will present the answers. After each answer, we will offer a bonus question and give you eight seconds to answer it for a grand total of 20 questions.
SPEAKER_01For more fun facts and information about our podcast, please visit our website at triviafortheages.com. Let's get ready to boogie number one.
SPEAKER_00This song was released in 1978, and even if you can't dance, you can spell out the letters with your arms. What is the title of this song?
SPEAKER_01Question number two. In 2012, this music video was the first YouTube upload to reach over a billion views. In large part due to its silly horse riding dance move. What is the name of this song?
SPEAKER_00Question number three. This song and dance move became famous after Chubby Checker performed it on the Dick Clark Show in 1960. What is the title of the song and dance?
SPEAKER_01Question number four. This is an anytime-anywhestion. Popular in the 1920s, this dance was banned in many places as it was considered too revealing and risque. What was this dance called?
SPEAKER_00Question number five. Composed in Switzerland in the 1950s, these days it's known as the Chicken Dance. But what was the original title of the song?
SPEAKER_01Question number six. Released in Spain in 1993, then remixed by the Bayside Boys, this song and dance became a worldwide phenomenon. What is it called?
SPEAKER_00Question seven. This is another anytime-anywhere question. Originally created in the 1940s in England, it became a nationwide dance craze in the US in 1953. It remains popular today, especially with children, due to its easy-to-follow instructions. What is the name of this song and dance?
SPEAKER_01Question 8. You can unlock a bunch of iconic dance moves by leveling up your battle pass or by spending your V-Box in this popular video game. What is the name of this game?
SPEAKER_00Question 9. Although he didn't invent the step, Michael Jackson made it famous in a 1983 music video. What is this dance move?
SPEAKER_01Question 10. The titular character of this movie performs an elaborate dance routine in order to help his friend win the class presidency. What is the name of this movie? Visit our website at triviafortheages.com for more information. And we're back with the answers and the bonus questions.
SPEAKER_00Question one. This song was released in 1978, and even if you can't dance, you can spell out the letters with your arms. What is the title of this song? The title of this song is YMCA. And your bonus question, what famous musical disco group released this song? The answer is the Village People.
SPEAKER_01Question 2. In 2012, this music video was the first YouTube upload to reach over a billion views, in large part due to its silly horse riding dance move. What is the name of this song? The answer is Gongnam style. Bonus question? From which country does this song originate? The answer is South Korea.
SPEAKER_00Question 3. This song and dance move became famous after Chubby Checker performed it on the Dick Clark Show in 1960. What is the title of the song and dance? The answer is The Twist. And the bonus question: in 1988, Chubby Checker performed the twist during the first televised recording of what event? This was the first televised Super Bowl halftime show.
SPEAKER_01Question number four. Popular in the 1920s, this dance was banned in many places as it was considered too revealing and risque. What was this dance called? This famous dance was the Charleston. Bonus. What was the name given to the young women associated with the Charleston? They were known as flappers.
SPEAKER_00Question number five. Composed in Switzerland in the 1950s, these days it's known as the chicken dance, but what was the original title of the song? It was called the Duck Dance. For the bonus question, what musical instrument was originally used to perform this song? The answer is the accordion.
SPEAKER_01Question six. Released in Spain in 1993, then remixed by the Bayside Boys, this song and dance became a worldwide phenomenon. What is it called? Macarena is the answer. Bonus question. What is the name of the Spanish duo that released the original version of the Macarena? That duo is Los del Rio.
SPEAKER_00Question 7. Originally created in the 1940s in England, it became a nationwide dance craze in the US in 1953. It remains popular today, especially with children, due to its easy-to-follow instructions. What is the name of this song in dance? The answer, it's the hokey pokey. And the bonus question? Ray Anthony recorded that famous 1953 version of the Hokey Pokey on the B side of another hit record, which also became a dance sensation. Often done in a conga line, what is the name of this dance? This dance is the Bunny Hop.
SPEAKER_01Question 8. You can unlock a bunch of iconic dance moves by leveling up your battle pass or by spending your V-Bucks in this popular video game. What is the name of this game? That game is Fortnite. Bonus question? The first dance emote in Fortnite was titled Simply Dance Moves, and it was inspired by Christopher Turk, a character from what famous sitcom? One of my favorites? The answer is Scrubs.
SPEAKER_00Question 9. Although he didn't invent the step, Michael Jackson made it famous in a 1983 music video. What is this dance move? This is the famous Moonwalk. The bonus question: That song, Billy Jean, came from the best-selling album of all time. What was the name of the album? The answer is Thriller.
SPEAKER_01Question 10. The titular character of this movie performs an elaborate dance routine in order to help his friend win the class presidency. What is the name of this movie? That movie is Napoleon Dynamite. Bonus question? Well known for a viral meme in the 2020s, what musical artist does Napoleon dance to in this iconic scene? That answer is Jamiroquai. Thank you so much for joining us today. We'll be back soon with more trivia for the ages.