You grew up with buzzy theme songs, backyard toys, and online moments that felt like cultural currency. This quiz will let you flip through those memories and test whether your nostalgia matches the era — from cartoon crew lineups to viral web hits — so you can prove how well you remember the soundtrack of the 2000s.
Expect quick, fun challenges that cover TV characters, movies, toys, music, early internet memes, and the consoles and cameo moments that defined the decade. Keep your instincts sharp and your memory ready; the questions will pull you back into the small details that make the 2000s feel unmistakably yours.
Which Toon Character Doesn’t Belong in Teen Titans?
Pick the odd one out by watching for style and universe clues.
If a character feels out of place because they come from a different studio, era, or genre, they likely don’t belong.
Look at visual design, voice, and origin story.
A slapstick 90s cartoon character will stick out next to Teen Titans’ modern superhero vibe.
Trust your gut and name the mismatch.
You know the Titans’ tone — spot who breaks it.
Name Po’s Master’s Master in Kung Fu Panda
You probably remember Master Shifu, but his teacher is the wise Master Oogway.
Oogway is an elderly tortoise who founded the Jade Palace’s spiritual teachings.
You might recall Oogway guiding destiny and giving Po his chance.
His calm, cryptic advice shapes much of the series’ moral core.
Carly’s Biggest Rival in iCarly
You most often see Carly butting heads with Nevel Papperman, an online critic who loves to cause trouble for her show.
His mean-spirited reviews and schemes put you and the iCarly crew on the defensive more than once.
Sometimes rivalries pop up from other kids or local drama, but Nevel stands out as the recurring antagonist who targets your web show.
Identify the Iconic 2000s Toy: Tamagotchi or Furby?
You remember feeding, cleaning, and nagging a pixel pet until it survived the day. Tamagotchi fits in your pocket and demanded constant digital care.
Furby spoke back, blinked, and felt more like a small robotic friend. You watched it “learn” phrases and freak out your parents with its noises.
Recognize the Theme Song from Recess
You probably hear the opening fanfare and instantly know break time is near.
The Recess theme mixes upbeat horns and marching rhythms that feel like schoolyard chaos.
Listen for the bright, brassy melody that shifts from major to a punchier finish.
If that tune makes you picture the playground, you’ve nailed this one.
Name the Band Behind ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’
You probably know this one: the band is Fall Out Boy, a Chicago-formed group that broke into the mainstream in the mid-2000s.
You might remember the song’s punchy chorus and emo-pop vibe that helped push pop-punk into radio playlists.
If you guessed Fall Out Boy, give yourself credit — that track was their breakout single from From Under the Cork Tree in 2005.
Which Marvel Hero Cameos in Early 2000s Movies?
You probably noticed tiny Marvel nods in early 2000s films if you were paying attention.
Nick Fury-style mentions, comic-book Easter eggs, and brief visual cameos popped up in movies tied to Marvel properties and other studio projects.
Some appearances were subtle — a poster, a reference, or a background character — rather than full superhero walks.
They rewarded fans who knew the comics without distracting casual viewers.
Recall the OG Viral Internet Meme: Hamster Dance or Numa Numa
You probably remember the high-pitched loop of Hamster Dance or Gary Brolsma wildly lip-syncing “Dragostea din tei.”
Both lived on early web pages and Newgrounds-style sites, and both blew up because they were short, silly, and impossible to forget.
If you grew up in the 2000s, you shared these clips with friends and giggled at how absurd they felt.
Which one stuck with you more — the dancing hamsters or the Numa Numa bop?
Name the Video Game Console Released in 2001 by Nintendo
You probably remember the cube-shaped console that shook up the early 2000s.
Nintendo released the GameCube in 2001 (Japan) and later that year in North America.
Its launch brought titles like Luigi’s Mansion and Super Monkey Ball that felt fresh then.
If you owned one, your memory of small discs and that handle will come right back.
Which Movie Features ‘It’s a Me, Mario!’?
You probably hear that line and think of the Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).
The animated film brings Mario’s classic catchphrase to life with a modern cast and bright visuals.
If you grew up on Nintendo, the line will hit nostalgic notes.
It’s one of the movie’s most recognizable callbacks for fans.
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