Episode 2: Dance Moves for the Ages
INTRODUCTION: Ted: Welcome back 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, Jami.
Mom: Hello! Thank you for joining us.
GAME INFORMATION: Ted: Today’s topic is “Dance Moves for the Ages.” We will ask 10 questions. My mom will ask 4 from the 1950s through the 1980s, I will ask 4 from the 1990s to present day, and 2 will be from our “Anytime, anywhere” category, which can range from the distant past all the way into the future.
Mom: After a short break, we will present the answers. After each answer we will offer a bonus question and give you 8 seconds to answer it, for a grand total of 20 questions.
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QUESTION 1: Mom: 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?
QUESTION 2:Ted: 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?
QUESTION 3: Mom: 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?
QUESTION 4: Ted: This is an “Anytime, anywhere question:
Popular in the 1920s, this dance was banned in many places as it was considered too revealing and risqué. What was this dance called?
QUESTION 5: Mom: Composed in Switzerland in the 1950s, these days it’s known as The Chicken Dance, but what was the original title of the song?
QUESTION 6: Ted: Released in Spain in 1993, then remixed by The Bayside Boys, this song and dance became a worldwide phenomenon. What is it called?
QUESTION 7: Mom: 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?
QUESTION 8: Ted: 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?
QUESTION 9: Mom: Although he didn’t invent the step, Michael Jackson made it famous in a 1983 music video. What is this dance move?
QUESTION 10: Ted: 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?
Ted: We’ll be right back with the answers!
Ted: This is our second podcast episode and we would like to thank my cousin Lily, who designed our logo. Visit our website at triviafortheages.com for more information.
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Ted: And we’re back! Remember, after each answer you will have 8 seconds to answer a bonus question. Good luck!
QUESTION 1: Mom: 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?
ANSWER: The title of this song is Y.M.C.A.
BONUS QUESTION: What famous musical disco group released this song?
ANSWER: The answer is The Village People
QUESTION 2:Ted: 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?
ANSWER: The answer is Gangnam Style
BONUS QUESTION: From which country does this song originate?
ANSWER: The answer is South Korea.
QUESTION 3: Mom: 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?
ANSWER: The answer is “The Twist.”
BONUS QUESTION: In 1988 Chubby Checker performed The Twist during the first televised recording of what event?
ANSWER: This was the first televised Superbowl Halftime Show.
QUESTION 4:Ted: Popular in the 1920s, this dance was banned in many places as it was considered too revealing and risqué. What was this dance called?
ANSWER: This famous dance was The Charleston
BONUS QUESTION: What was the name given to the young women associated with The Charleston?
ANSWER: They were known as Flappers.
QUESTION 5: Mom: Composed in Switzerland in the 1950s, these days it’s known as The Chicken Dance, but what was the original title of the song?
ANSWER: It was called The Duck Dance.
BONUS QUESTION: What musical instrument was originally used to perform this song?
ANSWER: The answer is the accordion.
QUESTION 6:Ted: Released in Spain in 1993, then remixed by The Bayside Boys, this song and dance became a worldwide phenomenon. What is it called?
ANSWER: Macarena is the answer.
BONUS QUESTION: What is the
name of the Spanish duo that released the original version?
ANSWER: That duo is Los del rio.
QUESTION 7: Mom: 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?
ANSWER: It’s the Hokey Pokey.
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?
ANSWER: This dance is The Bunny Hop.
QUESTION 8:Ted: 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?
ANSWER: That game is Fortnite.
BONUS QUESTION: The first dance emote in Fortnite was titled simply “Dance Moves,” it was inspired by Christopher Turk, a character from what famous sitcom?
ANSWER: The answer is Scrubs
QUESTION 9: Mom: Although he didn’t invent the step, Michael Jackson made it famous in a 1983 music video. What is this dance move?
ANSWER: It’s the famous Moon Walk
BONUS QUESTION: That song, Billie Jean, came from the bestselling album of all time. What was the name of the album?
ANSWER: The answer is Thriller
QUESTION 10: Ted: 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?
ANSWER: The name of this movie is Napoleon Dynamite.
BONUS QUESTION: Well known for a viral meme in the 2020’s, what musical artist does Napoleon dance to in this iconic scene?
ANSWER: The answer is Jamiroquai.
CONCLUSION: Thank you so much for joining us today! We’ll be back soon with more Trivia for the Ages.
