Fads & Fashion Trivia Questions and Answers

25 questions on Fads & Fashion, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the 90s Pop Culture set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,000 questions across 5 topics.

All 25 questions, with answers

1. 1Which Sesame Street toy laughed when children squeezed its belly?

   AnswerTickle Me Elmo

   Tickle Me Elmo became the decade's most notorious holiday toy shortage after its 1996 release.

2. 2Action figures based on which colorful television heroes became a major 1990s craze?

   AnswerMighty Morphin Power Rangers

   Power Rangers toys became difficult to find after the television series exploded in popularity.

3. 3Which advertising question became a famous dairy campaign in the 1990s?

   AnswerGot Milk?

   The California campaign used celebrities and milk mustaches to make 'Got Milk?' instantly recognizable.

4. 4Which actress married Will Smith in 1997?

   AnswerJada Pinkett

   Will Smith and Jada Pinkett married in Maryland on the final day of 1997.

5. 5Which singer married Tommy Mottola in 1993?

   AnswerMariah Carey

   Mariah Carey married Sony Music executive Tommy Mottola early in her rise to global superstardom.

6. 6Which actress married tennis champion Andre Agassi in 1997?

   AnswerBrooke Shields

   Brooke Shields and Andre Agassi married in 1997 before divorcing two years later.

7. 7Which small zippered bag was commonly worn around the waist?

   AnswerFanny pack

   Fanny packs offered hands-free storage and became a highly recognizable accessory of casual 1990s style.

8. 8Before mobile phones became widespread, which small device displayed callback numbers?

   AnswerPager

   Pagers alerted users with phone numbers or short messages, especially before affordable mobile phones spread.

9. 9Which tennis star won the 1999 French Open to complete a career Grand Slam?

   AnswerAndre Agassi

   Andre Agassi won in Paris after losing the first two sets, completing victories at all four majors.

10. 10Which close-fitting necklace returned as a major 1990s trend?

    AnswerChoker

    Chokers appeared in velvet, plastic tattoo patterns, beads, and metal throughout 1990s fashion.

11. 11Which collectible plush toys were filled with plastic pellets and sold with heart-shaped tags?

    AnswerBeanie Babies

    Beanie Babies became a collecting craze through limited releases, character names, and heart-shaped identification tags.

12. 12Which toy line let children raise a digital animal on a keychain-sized device?

    AnswerGiga Pets

    Giga Pets joined the virtual-pet craze by placing digital creatures inside small handheld devices.

13. 13Which electronic toy spoke its own language and gradually learned English words?

    AnswerFurby

    Furby became a holiday sensation by responding to touch, sound, and interaction with other Furbys.

14. 14Which trousers were recognized by numerous large utility pockets?

    AnswerCargo pants

    Cargo pants became mainstream casual wear through their loose fit and multiple practical pockets.

15. 15Which fitted shirts often ended around the waist or above it?

    AnswerBaby tees

    Baby tees offered a small, close-fitting silhouette frequently paired with jeans or skirts.

16. 16Which basketball team won six NBA championships during the 1990s?

    AnswerChicago Bulls

    Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to two separate three-championship runs during the decade.

17. 17Which singer married Whitney Houston in 1992?

    AnswerBobby Brown

    Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown married in 1992 and became one of the decade's most discussed celebrity couples.

18. 18Which basketball star led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships during the 1990s?

    AnswerMichael Jordan

    Michael Jordan led two separate Bulls three-peats and became the decade's defining global athlete.

19. 19Which short shirt style exposed the waist and midriff?

    AnswerCrop top

    Crop tops became a highly visible 1990s style through pop stars, television, and casual streetwear.

20. 20Which fast-food mascot said 'Yo quiero Taco Bell'?

    AnswerThe Taco Bell Chihuahua

    The small Chihuahua delivered the Spanish phrase in a heavily repeated Taco Bell campaign.

21. 21Which heavyweight boxer carried the nickname 'The Real Deal'?

    AnswerEvander Holyfield

    Evander Holyfield carried the nickname through championship careers at both cruiserweight and heavyweight levels.

22. 22Which toy spun at the end of a string and enjoyed another major revival?

    AnswerYo-yo

    Yo-yos returned through branded competitions, trick demonstrations, and increasingly advanced ball-bearing designs.

23. 23Which small hair accessories were often shaped like colorful butterflies?

    AnswerButterfly clips

    Butterfly clips decorated twisted sections of hair and became closely associated with late-1990s styling.

24. 24Which loose denim style became a defining part of 1990s streetwear?

    AnswerBaggy jeans

    Baggy jeans spread through hip-hop, skateboarding, and casual youth fashion during the decade.

25. 25Which jewelry item was worn around the ankle?

    AnswerAn anklet

    Anklets became a common casual accessory, especially with sandals, sneakers, and cropped trousers.