Episode 4: Interesting Fashion Trends for the Ages
EPISODE 4: Interesting Fashion Trends 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: Thanks for joining us.
GAME INFORMATION: Ted: Today’s topic is “Interesting Fashion Trends.” The great news is that every generation has had a bunch of them. So grab your platform shoes and parachute pants and let's get started!
Mom: We will ask 10 questions total. Mine will focus on the 1950s through the 1980s, Ted’s will be 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.
Ted: 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.
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So here we go: Interesting Fashion Trends for the Ages.
QUESTION 1: Mom: The 1960s was an exciting time for new fashions. This item could be ordered for one dollar from many women' s magazines but you could only wear it once or twice because it was disposable. What was it?
QUESTION 2: Ted: This is an “Anytime, anywhere” question:
Originally made of denim or canvas for laborers, they eventually became a part of the fashion scene, sometimes as mainstream fashion but often associated with certain subgroups, such as civil rights activists or hip hop artists. What are they?
QUESTION 3: Mom: Although they had been used by dancers for years, the 1983 movie “Flashdance” turned these accessories into a major fashion trend. What are they?
QUESTION 4: Ted: They were introduced in 2002 at a boat show, where all 200 pairs sold out immediately. They became a fashion craze and are still loved by many, but definitely not by everyone. What are they?
QUESTION 5: Mom: They were big and boxy in the 1930s and 40s, filled with cotton, wool or sawdust. Seen mainly in dresses, jackets and blouses, what are they?
QUESTION 6: Ted: The popularity of this legwear peaked in the late 2000s. Due to the fact that they restrict movement, wearing them too often or for too long could lead to a number of medical issues. What are they?
QUESTION 7: Mom: This is another “Anytime, anywhere” question. In the 1870s and 80s, this fashion accessory would have made it completely unnecessary for women to ask each other, “Does this dress make my butt look big?”, because the answer would always be “yes.” What was this feature called?
QUESTION 8: Ted: At the start of this decade we were dealing with the pandemic. Comfortable fashion trends became more common because many people worked from home. What was the term used to describe a garment hanging on the back of a chair in case of a sudden video call?
QUESTION 9: Mom: Although this technique has been around for centuries, in the 1960s and 70s it became a symbol of peace, love and individuality. Today it remains a popular DIY project. What is this technique called?
QUESTION 10: Ted: These colorful bracelets were popular in the early 2010s. They came in many shapes, such as animals and cartoon characters, and a fair amount of time was spent trading them. What were these called?
TED: We’ll be right back with the answers!
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This week’s family shoutout goes to Aunt Melissa, for helping us iron out questions and fix mistakes. Thank you, Aunt Melissa!
TED: And we’re back! Remember, after each answer we will have a bonus question and you will have 8 seconds to answer it.
QUESTION 1: Mom: The 1960s was an exciting time for new fashions. This item could be ordered for one dollar from many women's magazines but you could only wear it once or twice because it was disposable. What was it?
ANSWER: It was a paper dress. Although this fad didn’t last long, these dresses are now considered collectibles and cost a lot more than a dollar.
BONUS QUESTION: For the bonus question: What famous pop artist inspired the Campbell’s Souper Dress?
ANSWER:That dress was inspired by the artwork of Andy Warhol.
QUESTION 2: Ted: Originally made of denim or canvas for laborers, they eventually became a part of the fashion scene, sometimes as mainstream fashion but often associated with certain subgroups, such as civil rights activists and hip hop artists. What are they?
ANSWER: The answer is overalls.
BONUS QUESTION: And for the bonus question: In the early 1990s, a new trend emerged in the wearing of overalls, particularly popular with rappers and teenagers. How did they wear their overalls?
ANSWER: Rappers and younger folk wore their overalls with only one strap fastened.
QUESTION 3: Mom: Although they had been used by dancers for years, the 1983 movie “Flashdance” turned these accessories into a major fashion trend. What are they?
ANSWER: The answer is leg warmers.
BONUS QUESTION: And the bonus question is: In 1981, Olivia Newton-John wore legwarmers in this famous music video. What was the name of that song?
ANSWER: The name of that song was “Let’s Get Physical.”
QUESTION 4:Ted: They were introduced in 2002 at a boat show, where all 200 pairs sold out immediately. They became a fashion craze and are still loved by many, but definitely not by everyone. What are they?
ANSWER: They are Crocs.
BONUS QUESTION: Here is your bonus question: Crocs have 13 holes along the tops, which can hold decorative charms. What are those decorative charms called?
ANSWER: Hopefully you have a Croc-lover in your group; the word you’re looking for is “Jibbitz.”
QUESTION 5: Mom: They were big and boxy in the 1930s and 40s, filled with cotton, wool or sawdust. Seen mainly in dresses, jackets and blouses, what are they?
ANSWER:They are shoulder pads.
BONUS QUESTION: And your bonus question: Shoulder pads were originally invented in 1877 for the purely practical purpose of offering protection. Who was being protected?
ANSWER: Shoulder pads were invented to protect American Football players.
QUESTION 6: Ted: The popularity of this legwear peaked in the late 2000s. Due to the fact that they restrict movement, wearing them too often or for too long could lead to a number of medical issues. What are they?
ANSWER: The answer is skinny jeans.
BONUS QUESTION: Bonus question: once elasticity was added for extra movement and comfort, skinny jeans merged with another type of leg wear to create this hybrid garment. What are they called?
ANSWER: They are known as jeggings, a portmanteau of “jeans” and “leggings”
QUESTION 7: Mom: In the 1870s and 80s, this fashion accessory would have made it completely unnecessary for women to ask each other, “Does this dress make my butt look big?”, because the answer would always be “yes.” What was this feature called?
ANSWER: This was known as a bustle.
BONUS QUESTION: For the bonus: Bustles are still being used today, although they are more likely to be detachable rather than worn under the dress. What color is that dress most likely to be?
ANSWER:The answer is white, any shade of white, as some wedding dresses have a modern version of a bustle.
QUESTION 8: Ted: At the start of this decade we were dealing with the pandemic. Comfortable fashion trends became more common because many people worked from home. What was the term used to describe a garment hanging on the back of a chair in case of a sudden video call?
ANSWER: This was known as a Zoom Shirt.
BONUS QUESTION: Continuing to speak of Pandemic fashion, the most expensive of these cost $1.5 million dollars and was covered in 210 carats of black and white diamonds. What was this item?
ANSWER: This was a face mask.
QUESTION 9: Mom: Although this technique has been around for centuries, in the 1960s and 70s it became a symbol of peace, love and individuality. Today it remains a popular DIY project. What is this technique called?
ANSWER: We are talking about tie-dye.
BONUS QUESTION: For your bonus question: Most people use this brand of fabric dye, which has been around for over 100 years. What is the name of this dye?
ANSWER: The answer is Rit Dye.
QUESTION 10: Ted: These colorful bracelets were popular in the early 2010s. They came in many shapes, such as animals and cartoon characters, and a fair amount of time was spent trading them. What were these called?
ANSWER: These were called Silly Bandz.
BONUS QUESTION: Although the market was clearly saturated, some sets of Silly Bandz were more rare than others. One example of a rare set featured a well-known cartoon character, who former President Obama listed as his favorite. What is that cartoon character?
ANSWER: That character is Spongebob.
CONCLUSION: Ted: Thank you for playing today! We hope you’ll join us again soon on Trivia for the Ages!