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Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 61 6-1-2026
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[00:00:00] All right. Welcome back to Backseat Trivia Rumble. I hope the snacks are open and the volume is up because we've got a heavyweight battle today. In the backseat, the squishy plush collectors and the recess trading champions. In the front seat, the minivan financiers who once thought plush toys were a legitimate retirement plan.

Three rounds, 30 questions. Drivers, eyes on the road. Kids, eyes on the prize. Before we get the engine started on round one, we have a very special VIP to celebrate. A massive happy ninth birthday to Amy in Sydney, Australia. Have an absolutely amazing day, Amy. Now that we've celebrated our VIP, let's get down to business.

Let's get [00:01:00] ready to rumble with the first kids round. Question one: What soft, super squishy plush toys come in thousands of animal shapes and have specific names and bios printed on their tags? And the answer is Squishmallows. Question two: What reusable fidget toy features silicone bubbles that you press down to make a satisfying popping sound mimicking plastic bubble wrap?

And the answer is a Pop It. I bought a giant Pop It to help me relax during rush hour, but honestly, it just makes me look like I have a really bubbly personality. Question three: What modern spinning top toys do kids launch into plastic arenas at recess to battle until one top bursts apart? And the answer is Beyblades.

Question four: [00:02:00] What popular mystery toy line comes wrapped in giant layers of plastic spheres hiding small dolls with huge eyes and surprise fashion accessories? And the answer is LOL Surprise Dolls. Question five. What small, highly collectible toys are tiny, realistic replicas of real grocery store products like miniature ketchup bottles or cereal boxes?

And the answer is mini brands. Those tiny grocery store items are great until you try to make a tiny sandwich. I spent an hour yesterday trying to slice a miniature pickle. Question six, what brand of collectible mini skateboards lets kids practice tricks like ollies and flips using only their fingers?

And the answer is a Tech Deck. Question seven. What two-letter or four-letter suffix is [00:03:00] printed on ultra-rare shiny modern Pokémon cards to show they have massive health points? And the answer is EX or VMAX. Question eight: What collectible toys feature interactive plush creatures that hatch out of a real toy egg when you rub, tilt, and tap it?

And the answer is Hatchimals. Question nine, what brand of colorful sports drink created by famous YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI became a major playground trend where kids collect the empty bottles? And the answer is Prime Hydration. Question 10. What popular modern toy includes a plastic cauldron where you mix special potions to make a magical plush creature appear out of real mist?

And the answer is Magic Mixies. [00:04:00] All right, parents, are you ready for round two? Today, we are taking a trip back to the wildest fads and crazes of the '90s and 2000s, from playground collections to viral trends. Kids, let's sit back and watch those parents do their work. Question one: What line of pellet-filled plush animals created by TY became a massive investment craze in the '90s with people collecting them for their heart-shaped tags?

And the answer is Beanie Babies. I kept all my Beanie Babies in plastic cages thinking they'd pay for college. Now the only thing they're funding is a very large dust collection. Question two, what '90s playground game involves stacking decorated cardboard discs and hitting them with a heavy plastic slammer to flip them over?

And the answer is Pogs. Question three. What [00:05:00] flexible metal wrist accessory from the '90s was covered in colorful fabric or plastic and would snap around your arm when gently struck against it? And the answer is a slap bracelet. Question four, what ultra-thin sleek Motorola flip phone became the ultimate high status tech accessory of the mid-2000s, especially in hot pink or silver?

And the answer is the Motorola Razr. Question five: What specific toy caused absolute chaos in stores during the 1996 holiday season as parents fought over a red Sesame Street plush that laughed hysterically when pressed? And the answer is Tickle Me Elmo. Question six. In the early 2000s, millions of people wore a bright yellow silicone bracelet to support a charity founded [00:06:00] by cyclist Lance Armstrong.

What was the name printed on those bands? And the answer is Livestrong. Question seven. What aluminum foldable foot-powered vehicle with two small wheels and a rear brake became a massive neighborhood craze for families in the year 2000? And the answer is a Razor scooter. Question eight: What translucent, colorful plastic footwear was a massive fashion trend for kids and teens in the '90s, often worn with glitter inside?

And the answer is jelly shoes. Question nine: What pocket-sized keychain toy from Japan became a massive late '90s craze by requiring kids to constantly feed, clean, and care for a digital pet on a tiny pixel screen? And the [00:07:00] answer is a Tamagotchi. Question 10. What pocket-sized plastic toy shapes, popular in the late '90s, unfolded into mini plastic play sets for tiny dolls?

And the answer is Polly Pocket. We've got two rounds in the books, and it's on to the Rumble Round. This round is all about a family fad time capsule, where we compare the trends of today with the obsessions of the past. First to shout out the answer is the winner. Question one: What colorful, stretchy rubber bands shaped like animals, stars, and cool objects became a massive school craze because kids loved to wear, collect, and trade them all over their wrists?

And the answer is Silly Bandz. Question two: What popular craft kit uses a plastic pegboard and a hook to let kids weave hundreds of tiny colorful rubber [00:08:00] bands into custom friendship bracelets? And the answer is Rainbow Loom. Question three: If a kid tells you their shoes are decorated with Jibbitz, what popular brand of foam clogs are they wearing?

And the answer is Crocs. Question four. What hit multiplayer video game became a massive trend by putting players on a futuristic spaceship where crewmates have to finish tasks while trying to spot the sneaky sabotage-loving imposter? And the answer is Among Us. Question five. Kids today love a style trend featuring oversized, colorful, insulated metal water bottles with a straw lid made by a company famous for its Quencher cup.

What brand is it?

And the answer is a [00:09:00] Stanley. Those giant Stanley cups hold enough water to survive a desert trek, which is perfect for when I'm stuck in the driveway waiting for everyone to put their shoes on. Question six, in the early 2000s, parents loved playing a music video game where they pressed colored buttons on a plastic guitar shaped like a Gibson SG.

What game was this? And the answer is Guitar Hero. Question seven: If a kid asks you to do a dance trend called the floss, what body part are their arms swinging back and forth around? And the answer is their hips. Question eight. In the '90s, parents loved the trend where they wore shirts that completely changed color when they got warm from body heat.

What were these clothes called? And the answer is hypercolor shirts. Question nine: [00:10:00] What popular modern online video game has kids throwing a boogie bomb or doing dance moves like the Orange Justice or Take the L? And the answer is Fortnite. And the final question. In the '90s, parents logged onto the internet using a dial-up connection that made loud screeching beep boop sounds through the house.

What was the name of the popular service that famously welcomed them by saying, "You've got mail"? And the answer is AOL [00:11:00]