Pop Culture Trivia

Stitch · **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2006, 11:41:45 PM

You are correct. Sorry about the delay. I have had crazy hours at the Animal Kingdom recently, with Everest opening soon.

Your Turn.

Petrie. · **Reply #21 on:** June 22, 2006, 08:16:47 PM

In 2001, this film was released by Disney, but was not one of its own creations. In its native country it was practically the highest grossing film ever. While it did not receive a huge US release, in that year it was dubbed one of the most amazing animated films ever created. Can you figure it out the name of the film and where it was made?

(I heard about this film when it first came out and I was amazed how a film so small could draw so much attention.)

Stitch · **Reply #22 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:02:57 PM

This is easy.

It is Spirited Away, directed by the great Miyazaki. I believe it was made by Studio Ghibli, based in Japan.

Petrie. · **Reply #23 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:18:30 PM

^ Would you believe I still have not watched it?

I probably should...I like all the odd animation stuff anyway....

If you're still here you can post a new one.

Stitch · **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:48:53 PM

Staying on Miyazaki's company, Studio Ghibli, which one of their features revolved around a colony of raccoons?

For help, try researching changing animals in japanese lure.

Petrie. · **Reply #25 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:24:31 PM

Heh, I know this one...it's Pom Poko. It's terribly controversial because Americans don't like seeing genetilia animated on their characters.

Stitch · **Reply #26 on:** June 23, 2006, 08:30:10 PM

You know your anime.

Your turn.

Petrie. · **Reply #27 on:** June 26, 2006, 01:27:44 PM

I think we ought to slide out of anime since it might become the RR and Stitch show.

There were many "copycats" of this mid-90s craze which involved raising a pet and you could treat it as a pet, only it was not a pet. Name the company that started the whole thing and at least one copycat that came later.

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #28 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:34:46 AM

Is it a type of Internet game or a type of handheld game you see people drag around because these "pets" die when you don't take care of them?

Petrie. · **Reply #29 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:23:27 AM

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Is it a type of Internet game or a type of handheld game you see people drag around because these "pets" die when you don't take care of them?

Doesn't involve the internet.

Petrie. · **Reply #30 on:** July 02, 2006, 10:39:18 PM

Clue = beeping

action9000 · **Reply #31 on:** July 02, 2006, 11:38:28 PM

I believe the answer is "Tamagotchi"

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2006, 04:44:28 AM

^Those things... My sister had something like it, but it was a little human baby, and she was playing with it constantly until the batteries finally died. Never had a liking to them...

Petrie. · **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2006, 05:53:51 AM

Yep, its a Tomagotchi and just to save the hassle so we can get a new question out there, a copycat would've been a GigaPet. Would you believe those things are STILL all the rage in Japan? :blink: Think it has to do with housing situation and not being able to keep real pets...anyway..

Tim you're up!

Malte279 · **Reply #34 on:** July 03, 2006, 05:54:08 AM

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My sister had something like it, but it was a little human baby, and she was playing with it constantly until the batteries finally died. Never had a liking to them...

Gee. And people are wondering why so few human babies are born in many western countries. Replaced by Tamagothchies who at least don't have to worry about getting a job :unsure:

action9000 · **Reply #35 on:** July 03, 2006, 10:50:22 PM

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so few human babies are born in many western countries.

So true...

Hmm, Pop-culture...

This song was made popular in the mid 1990s, and was subject to a lawsuit by Mattel. A disclaimer was put on the song's album as a result.
Name the song and the band that performed it.

Mirumoto_Kenjiro · **Reply #36 on:** July 03, 2006, 10:54:22 PM

I may have the song (not sure why anymore...). Is it "Barbie Girl" by Aqua?

action9000 · **Reply #37 on:** July 03, 2006, 10:55:14 PM

Correct!

For obvious reasons, especially if you read the lyrics, Mattel wasn't too happy with their doll being discussed in a commercial song without their permission.

Your turn!

Petrie. · **Reply #38 on:** July 04, 2006, 06:20:45 AM

Tim likes Barbie Girl.

He's played it multiple times.

action9000 · **Reply #39 on:** July 04, 2006, 02:46:16 PM

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Tim likes Barbie Girl. He's played it multiple times.

To quote Littlefoot1616: "So I'm into stuff from my kiddy days! Big Whoop!"

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