This or That Movies and Pop Culture Questions

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  3. Star Wars this or that
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  5. Pokemon this or that
  6. This or that anime and cartoon pairs
  7. This or that show pairs: TV and streaming
  8. This or that music edition
  9. This or that book edition
  10. Fantasy this or that
  11. This or that 90s edition
  12. This or that game show pairs
  13. How to run a this or that game show with pop culture questions
  14. Tips for pop culture this or that questions
  15. Frequently asked questions

This or that movies edition

This or that movie edition pairs cover famous titles and movie-night habits. Most players have seen at least one side of each pair.

  1. Rom-comorAction movie?
  2. Movie theaterorStreaming at home?
  3. OriginalorSequel?
  4. SubtitlesorDubbed?
  5. AnimatedorLive action?
  6. Superhero movieorHeist movie?
  7. Jurassic ParkorJaws?
  8. Back to the FutureorGhostbusters?
  9. ShrekorToy Story?
  10. Iron ManorCaptain America?
  11. Spider-ManorBlack Panther?
  12. Indiana JonesorJames Bond?
  13. BarbieorOppenheimer?
  14. MinionsorSmurfs?
  15. RockyorThe Karate Kid?
  16. Watch the creditsorSkip the credits?
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This or that Disney edition

Disney this or that questions work for every age from preschool to grandparents. Use character names, since most players know the characters better than the film titles.

  1. ElsaorMoana?
  2. Mickey MouseorDonald Duck?
  3. RapunzelorAriel?
  4. StitchorBaymax?
  5. WoodyorBuzz Lightyear?
  6. AladdinorMulan?
  7. GenieorFairy Godmother?
  8. OlaforSven?
  9. DisneylandorDisney World?
  10. EncantoorCoco?
  11. UrsulaorMaleficent?
  12. UporInside Out?
  13. Belle's libraryorAriel's grotto?

Star Wars this or that

  1. JediorSith?
  2. LightsaberorBlaster?
  3. YodaorGrogu?
  4. Millennium FalconorX-wing?
  5. TatooineorHoth?
  6. R2-D2orC-3PO?
  7. ChewbaccaorEwoks?
  8. Darth VaderorKylo Ren?
  9. The MandalorianorAndor?
  10. Original trilogyorPrequels?

This or that Star Wars merch

Use these at a Star Wars birthday party or a gift exchange where people vote on prizes.

  1. Lego Star Wars setorStar Wars Funko Pop?
  2. Grogu plushorPorg plush?
  3. Lightsaber replicaorStormtrooper helmet?
  4. Star Wars hoodieorStar Wars socks?

Harry Potter this or that

  1. GryffindororSlytherin?
  2. HufflepufforRavenclaw?
  3. HermioneorLuna?
  4. DumbledoreorMcGonagall?
  5. OwlorToad?
  6. ButterbeerorPumpkin juice?
  7. QuidditchorWizard chess?
  8. Invisibility cloakorTime-Turner?
  9. HogsmeadeorDiagon Alley?
  10. HoneydukesorWeasleys' joke shop?
  11. Patronus charmorPolyjuice Potion?

Pokemon this or that

Pokemon this or that pairs work with kids from about age 6 and with adults who grew up on the games.

  1. PikachuorEevee?
  2. CharmanderorSquirtle?
  3. SnorlaxorJigglypuff?
  4. MewtwoorMew?
  5. Fire typeorWater type?
  6. AshorMisty?
  7. Pokemon cardsorPokemon video games?
  8. GengarorLucario?

This or that anime and cartoon pairs

Mix anime with classic cartoons. A this or that cartoon pair such as Bluey or Peppa Pig suits young kids, and the anime pairs suit teens.

  1. NarutoorGoku?
  2. One PieceorDragon Ball?
  3. Studio GhibliorPixar?
  4. TotoroorKiki's Delivery Service?
  5. Sailor MoonorCardcaptor Sakura?
  6. SpongeBoborPatrick?
  7. Scooby-DooorTom and Jerry?
  8. BlueyorPeppa Pig?
  9. Avatar: The Last AirbenderorAdventure Time?
  10. Saturday morning cartoonsorAfter-school cartoons?

This or that show pairs: TV and streaming

  1. FriendsorThe Office?
  2. Binge itorOne episode a week?
  3. Reality TVorSitcom?
  4. Game of ThronesorThe Lord of the Rings?
  5. SherlockorDoctor Who?
  6. Cooking showorBaking show?
  7. Rewatch a favoriteorStart something new?
  8. Laugh trackorNo laugh track?
  9. WednesdayorThe Addams Family?
  10. Medical dramaorCrime drama?

Stranger Things this or that

  1. ElevenorMax?
  2. HawkinsorThe Upside Down?
  3. DemogorgonorVecna?
  4. SteveorDustin?
  5. Eggo wafflesorScoops Ahoy ice cream?
  6. Hellfire CluborHawkins AV Club?

This or that music edition

Music pairs compare genres and listening habits instead of real artists. For a this or that song round, play 10 seconds of two theme songs and have players vote.

  1. PoporR&B?
  2. Hip-hoporJazz?
  3. Small venueorStadium show?
  4. VinylorCDs?
  5. HeadphonesorSpeakers?
  6. Sing alongorDance?
  7. ShuffleorAlbum in order?
  8. Love songsorBreakup songs?
  9. Old favoritesorNew releases?
  10. Guitar soloorDrum solo?
  11. Broadway musicalorArena concert?
  12. LyricsorBeat?
  13. TV theme songorMovie soundtrack?

This or that book edition

  1. AudiobookorPrint book?
  2. SeriesorStandalone?
  3. MysteryorFantasy?
  4. Book endingorMovie ending?
  5. Book cluborRead alone?
  6. Percy JacksonorHarry Potter?
  7. Dog-ear pagesorBookmark?
  8. Happy endingorTwist ending?
  9. MatildaorCharlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Fantasy this or that

This or that fantasy pairs mix creatures, weapons and places from fantasy books and films. They suit tabletop gaming groups and middle school book clubs.

  1. DragonorGriffin?
  2. WizardorKnight?
  3. Magic wandorMagic sword?
  4. The ShireorRivendell?
  5. GandalforDumbledore?
  6. PotionorSpell book?
  7. Talking animal sidekickorMagic map?
  8. NarniaorMiddle-earth?

This or that 90s edition

  1. TamagotchiorGame Boy?
  2. RugratsorHey Arnold?
  3. FurbyorBeanie Babies?
  4. DiscmanorWalkman?
  5. LunchablesorDunkaroos?
  6. Fresh PrinceorFull House?
  7. PogsorYo-yos?
  8. Slap braceletsorButterfly clips?
  9. Nintendo 64orSega Genesis?
  10. Blockbuster nightorDrive-in movie?

This or that game show pairs

  1. JeopardyorWheel of Fortune?
  2. Family FeudorThe Price Is Right?
  3. Buy a vowelorSpin again?
  4. Phone a friendor50/50?
  5. Who Wants to Be a MillionaireorDeal or No Deal?

How to run a this or that game show with pop culture questions

  1. Split the group into two or three teams of 3 to 6 players.
  2. Pick 20 pairs from at least four sections above so every fandom gets a turn.
  3. Before each pair, have each team secretly predict which side most of the room will pick.
  4. Read the pair, have everyone vote by hand, and count the votes.
  5. Give a point to each team that predicted the majority. Give 2 points on a fandom bonus round, such as Star Wars.
  6. End with a tiebreaker such as "Jedi or Sith?" and play the winning team's pick of theme song.

Tips for pop culture this or that questions

  • Ask the group what they watch before you pick a round. A Disney round falls flat with a group of horror fans.
  • Keep pairs inside one world when you can. "Elsa or Moana?" splits a room better than "Elsa or Darth Vader?".
  • Skip real actors and singers as options. Use their characters or songs instead, so the game stays about taste and not about people.
  • Avoid spoilers in pairs from new shows. "Season 1 ending or Season 4 ending?" ruins it for anyone who is behind.
  • Have players explain one pick per round in 10 words or fewer. Fans love to defend a choice.

Frequently asked questions

What are this or that pop culture questions?

This or that movies and pop culture questions ask players to pick between two films, shows, songs, books or characters, such as "Jedi or Sith?" or "Gryffindor or Slytherin?". It ends with rules for a game show round.

Good this or that movie questions pit two well-known films or habits against each other. Try Jurassic Park or Jaws, Shrek or Toy Story, Subtitles or Dubbed, and Movie theater or Streaming at home. Pick titles most of the group has seen.

Try Elsa or Moana, Stitch or Baymax, Woody or Buzz Lightyear, Ursula or Maleficent, and Disneyland or Disney World. Disney pairs work with kids and adults in the same room, which makes them a safe choice for family parties.

The best Star Wars this or that questions stay inside the galaxy: Jedi or Sith, Lightsaber or Blaster, Yoda or Grogu, and R2-D2 or C-3PO. For a this or that Star Wars round, end with the Original trilogy or Prequels debate.

Good this or that Harry Potter questions include Gryffindor or Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw, Butterbeer or Pumpkin juice, and Invisibility cloak or Time-Turner. House pairs split fans most evenly because everyone already has a favorite.

This page uses characters instead of real actors. Comparing real people can turn into a ranking of looks or personal lives. Ask about the role instead, such as Iron Man or Captain America, and the game stays friendly.

A this or that 90s edition uses toys, snacks, shows and gadgets from the 1990s, such as Tamagotchi or Game Boy, Furby or Beanie Babies, and Lunchables or Dunkaroos. It works well at reunions and with parents who grew up in that decade.

Split players into teams, read a pair, and have each team predict which side the room will pick before everyone votes. Teams score a point for each correct prediction. Twenty pop culture pairs make a 15-minute round.

Use the anime, Stranger Things, Pokemon and music edition sections on this page. Teens answer fastest about what they watch and play right now. Ask the group for their current shows and add pairs from those.

Start with the movies edition and Disney sections on this page. Run the movies this or that round first, since everyone has an opinion on Shrek or Toy Story. Then switch to Disney characters for younger kids.

Use the Disney, Pokemon and game show sections. These franchises have run for decades, so grandparents and kids both know them. Save anime and Stranger Things pairs for groups of teens and young adults.

Mix reading habits with titles. Pairs such as Audiobook or Print book, Series or Standalone, and Percy Jackson or Harry Potter work for a book club or library event. Ask each player to name the book behind their pick.

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