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Top 10 Hardest 'Entertainment Quiz' Questions from the Bing Archive

πŸ“… November 10, 2024⏱️ 12 min read

Think you know entertainment trivia? We've analyzed thousands of bing entertainment quiz questions from our archive to identify the 10 most challenging stumpers. These questions had the lowest correct answer rates among users. Can you get them all right?

⚠️ Challenge Yourself: Try answering each question before revealing the answer!

10

What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?

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βœ“ Answer: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

Many people incorrectly guess "Steamboat Willie" or "Fantasia," but Disney's "Snow White" was the first full-length animated feature film, released in 1937.

πŸ“Š Only 23% got this correct

9

Which composer wrote the music for "The Godfather"?

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βœ“ Answer: Nino Rota

Italian composer Nino Rota created the iconic theme that became synonymous with the Mafia epic. Many incorrectly guess Ennio Morricone or John Williams.

πŸ“Š Only 21% got this correct

8

What was the first TV show to air in color?

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βœ“ Answer: The Marriage (1954)

NBC's "The Marriage" was the first regularly scheduled program broadcast in color in 1954. Most people guess "I Love Lucy" or "The Tonight Show."

πŸ“Š Only 19% got this correct

7

Which artist has won the most Grammy Awards in history?

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βœ“ Answer: BeyoncΓ© (32 awards as of 2024)

BeyoncΓ© surpassed the late conductor Georg Solti in 2023. This record changes frequently, making it a tricky question! Many guess Michael Jackson or Quincy Jones.

πŸ“Š Only 18% got this correct

6

What year did the first "Star Wars" film premiere?

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βœ“ Answer: 1977

"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" premiered on May 25, 1977. Many fans incorrectly guess 1975 or 1980, confusing it with "The Empire Strikes Back."

πŸ“Š Only 17% got this correct

5

Which Shakespeare play has been adapted into films the most times?

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βœ“ Answer: Hamlet

"Hamlet" has been adapted over 200 times for film and television. Most people guess "Romeo and Juliet" or "Macbeth," which are also popular but trail behind.

πŸ“Š Only 16% got this correct

4

What was the first music video ever played on MTV?

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βœ“ Answer: "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles

On August 1, 1981, MTV launched with this prophetic song. Many guess Michael Jackson's "Thriller" or Madonna's "Like a Virgin," but those came later.

πŸ“Š Only 15% got this correct

3

Which film holds the record for most Oscar wins without winning Best Picture?

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βœ“ Answer: Cabaret (1972) - 8 Oscars

"Cabaret" won 8 Academy Awards but lost Best Picture to "The Godfather." This unusual feat makes it a particularly difficult trivia question.

πŸ“Š Only 14% got this correct

2

What is the longest-running scripted primetime TV series in U.S. history?

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βœ“ Answer: Law & Order: SVU (1999-present)

"Law & Order: SVU" surpassed the original "Law & Order" and "Gunsmoke" to become the longest-running scripted primetime series. Many guess "The Simpsons" (which is animated) or "60 Minutes" (which isn't scripted).

πŸ“Š Only 12% got this correct

1

Which actor has been credited in the most films according to Guinness World Records?

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βœ“ Answer: Eric Roberts (over 700 credits)

Eric Roberts (Julia Roberts' brother) holds the Guinness World Record with over 700 film and TV credits. Most people guess Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, or Danny Trejo - all prolific but not record holders.

πŸ“Š Only 8% got this correct - THE HARDEST QUESTION!

Why These Questions Are So Hard

After analyzing user responses to thousands of bing entertainment quiz questions, we've identified several factors that make these questions particularly challenging:

🎯 Specificity

Questions asking for exact years, names, or first occurrences are harder than general knowledge questions.

πŸ“š Obscure Facts

Knowledge that goes beyond mainstream awareness requires deeper entertainment expertise.

πŸ”„ Similar Options

When multiple answers seem plausible, it's easy to choose the wrong one.

πŸ“Š Record Changes

Questions about "most" or "longest" records can change over time, causing confusion.

How to Get Better at Tough Questions

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Read Entertainment History: Books and documentaries about film, TV, and music history provide deep knowledge.
  • βœ“Practice with Our Archive: Use our quiz archive to test yourself regularly.
  • βœ“Focus on Firsts: Questions about "first" achievements are common - learn entertainment milestones.
  • βœ“Know the Numbers: Memorize important years, dates, and statistics for major entertainment events.
  • βœ“Study Award Shows: Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy records are frequently tested.

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