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Issue Date: July 11, 2004
USA WEEKEND & VH1 POP QUIZ:
Do you know the '90s?
Admit it: You still wear your loudly patterned Zubaz pants to the gym, spout off the lyrics to Lou Bega's Mambo No. 5, refuse to forgive Bills kicker Scott Norwood for missing that Super Bowl field goal against the Giants, and never, ever talk about "Fight Club."
VH1's "I Love the '90s" series begins Monday at 9 p.m. ET.
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VH1 feels your pain. That's why the music channel will rehash some of the '90s best and worst moments -- the Spice Girls, grunge fashion, the rise of the Internet -- in its new pop-culture series, "I Love the '90s," which premieres this week, covering two years per night Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 p.m. ET.
Regular commentators Mo Rocca, Michael Ian Black and Hal Sparks (on "I Love the '70s" and "I Love the '80s") are back to lend their humorous insight into 10 years of sex scandals, one-hit wonders and prime-time Aaron Spelling soap operas. Other notable stars deconstructing the decade include musician Jason Mraz, Rachel ("The O.C.") Bilson, Jerry Springer, tennis star Venus Williams, and such '90s icons as Susan Powter, Jaleel "Urkel" White and the members of Wilson Phillips.
Pop quiz, hotshot: To get you ready for this week of retro revelry, we collaborated with VH1 to create these 22 questions to test your knowledge. Do you really love the '90s -- or are you still rockin' the Rachel hairdo for all the wrong reasons?
1. Why did musical guest Sinead O'Connor and cast member Nora Dunn boycott "Saturday Night Live" in 1990?
A. They were protesting against Catholicism.
B. They were protesting against NBC.
C. They were protesting against sexist host Andrew Dice Clay.
2. What was the title of Jewel's book of poetry?
A. "A Knight Without Armor"
B. "A Night Without Armor"
C. "A Night Without Day"
3. What was the name of the restaurant in which Jennifer Aniston's character worked in "Office Space?"
A. Chotchkie's
B. Bannigen's
C. Paulo O'Brien's
4. What was the name of one of Waldo's friends from the "Where's Waldo?" books?
A. Brenda
B. Glenda
C. Wenda
5. What were the words on the poster hanging behind Agent Mulder's desk on "The X-Files?"
A. I Want to Believe
B. Trust No One
C. The Truth Is Out There
6. Why did scientists name the first cloned sheep "Dolly"?
A. Because she was so small, she looked like a doll.
B. They named her after Dolly Parton.
C. They named her after Barbra Streisand's character in 1969's "Hello, Dolly!"
7. What was the name of the youngest sibling on "Party of Five?"
A. Owen
B. Ryan
C. Eddie
8. What retro swing band was featured in the club scene in the film "Swingers?"
A. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
B. Brian Setzer Orchestra
C. Squirrel Nut Zippers
9. In "Thelma & Louise," about how much money did Brad Pitt steal from Geena Davis' motel room?
A. $1,200
B. $6,600
C. $11,300
10. Which future "Chicago Hope" star played a hotel manager in "Pretty Woman?"
A. Adam Arkin
B. Peter Berg
C. Hector Elizondo
11. Who sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXVI (in January 1992)?
A. Harry Connick Jr.
B. Garth Brooks
C. Roseanne
12. Which popular movie does "Seinfeld's" Elaine hate so much that it causes her boyfriend to dump her, her friends to ignore her and her boss to nearly fire her?
A. "Independence Day"
B. "The English Patient"
C. "Jerry Maguire"
13. According to Cher in "Clueless," what is a "Monet"?
A. Someone who spends all their money buying pieces of art
B. Someone who looks good from afar, but up close he looks even better
C. Someone who looks good from afar, but up close he's all a mess
14. Which dance did Al Gore "perform" (by standing perfectly still) at the 1996 Democratic National Convention?
A. Lambada
B. Macarena
C. Line dancing
15. At which radio station did Martin work on "Martin?"
A. WZUP
B. WZAT
C. WZOO
16. What band is often credited with coining the term "grunge"?
A. Mudhoney
B. Pearl Jam
C. Screaming Trees
17. How did Ross Perot's running mate, Ret. Adm. James Stockdale, start his opening statement at the 1992 vice presidential debate?
A. "I'm so honored to be here."
B. "Everybody knows I'm not a politician."
C. "Who am I? Why am I here?"
18. The video for which Foo Fighters' song was based on the Mentos commercial campaign?
A. "Breakout"
B. "I'll Stick Around"
C. "Big Me"
19. Why did the Rev. Jerry Falwell accuse Tinky Winky, one of the Teletubbies, of being gay?
A. He styled the other Teletubbies' hair.
B. He was purple, his antenna was triangular, and he had a purse.
C. It wasn't Tinky Winky; Falwell said Laa-Laa was gay.
20. What was future commercial star Wendy the Snapple Lady's original job with that company?
A. She worked in the order-processing department.
B. She developed drink flavors.
C. She was vice president of marketing.
21. What were the names of twin sibs Brandon and Brenda Walsh's parents on "Beverly Hills, 90210?"
A. Ben and Bonnie
B. Tim and Sandy
C. Jim and Cindy
22. What album did Nirvana's "Nevermind" push off of the top of the album charts?
A. R.E.M.'s "Out of Time"
B. Pearl Jam's "Ten"
C. Michael Jackson's "Dangerous"
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Shannen on the '90s
Shannen Doherty stands next to a Mazda Miata. It was all the rage a decade ago, but the actress had her own 1990s "It" car: a dark gray limited-edition Mercedes produced during a short collaboration between Mercedes and Porsche. "It was fast and powerful, and it felt really safe, but at the same time it had speed -- not that you can do anything about that in L.A. [traffic], but it's nice to know that it's there," she says.
For Doherty, now 33, the '90s was a time of learning and growing up, she says, mostly in the public eye starring as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210. The show helped define that decade, she says, because it was one of the first dramatic series to focus on teens and their problems. When she and four co-stars traveled to London early in the show's run, they realized the impact they had already made on pop culture. "The fact that the fans were actually chasing us through the street gave us a pretty good idea that the show had become huge," says the actress, who now wants to work more behind the camera and is currently developing two shows with producer Gavin Polone ("Curb Your Enthusiasm").
With all the on- and off-screen angst she endured in the '90s, Doherty admits that she's happy to put the past behind her. "I don't miss myself from the '90s. I don't miss any of my boyfriends. Or husbands," she says, laughing. "That would be the most truthful answer I could possibly give you."
-- Brian Truitt
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ANSWERS: 1. C; 2. B; 3. A; 4. C; 5. A; 6. B; 7. A; 8. A; 9. B; 10. C; 11. A; 12. B; 13. C; 14. B; 15. A; 16. A; 17. C; 18. C; 19. B; 20. A; 21. C; 22. C.
SCORE YOURSELF: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE '90s?
You're the Bomb (18-22 correct): You're all that and a bag of chips. You're so money that you never missed an episode of "90210," you have a strong opinion on which Becky from "Roseanne" was better, you were heartbroken when Hugh Grant cheated on Elizabeth Hurley, and you still wonder how Audrey Horne tied that cherry stem into a knot on "Twin Peaks." We've gotta give you props for getting jiggy with our '90s quiz.
You Go, Girl (12-17 correct): It's all good. Your phat score shows that you're smokin' when it comes to the '90s. You may not know exactly how much cash Brad Pitt stole in "Thelma & Louise," but you'll never forget those rock-hard abs. You followed Mulder and Scully on their out-there adventures, and you owned your fair share of Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies.
As If (6-11 correct): Whatever. You're so clueless, you can't remember the names of '90s TV shows because they all sound the same to you. You don't even know if Urkel was on "Family Matters" or "Home Improvement" (it was "Family Matters"). You're pretty sure you watched "Pretty Woman" (who hasn't?), but to you "Party of Five" is what the maitre d' says when your table is ready.
Don't Go There (0-5 correct): Oh, snap! Your score is totally wack. Were you even here in the '90s? You missed out on some great stuff: Saved by the Bell (the original and "The New Class"), the Macarena, "Weekend at Bernie's II," the boy-band phenomenon. ... Well, maybe it's a good thing you're so oblivious!
Photograph by Robert Sebree for USA WEEKEND
Hair: David Gardner, Solo Artists; make-up: Matthew Van Leeuwen, Surface Mgt.
Clothing stylist: Deborah Waknin, Wall Group
Clothing credits: Cover: yellow top, Petra Zillia; jeans, Frankie B. Inside: strapless top, Diane von Furstenberg; jeans, Frankie B.; shoes, Louis Vuitton
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