Getting top marks here would be impressive.
With 2022 fast on the horizon, we here at JOE are in a reflective mood.
Thus, we’ve put together this quiz all about things said in 2021.
Here we present to you 25 questions, split into the five categories of movies and TV, music, sport, news and politics.
Best of luck.
ROUND 1 - MOVIES & TV: "Fear is the mind-killer," was a line from which 2021 movie?
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"What is grief if not love persevering?" is a quote from which 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe show?
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The tagline "The moon will come to us," features in what 2022 movie's trailer?
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Complete this wacky trailer quote for a 2021 movie: "______ is out there and he's hurting people and we don't why."
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“You have to treat these people like sensitive children," is a quote from which acclaimed 2021 series?
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ROUND 2 - MUSIC: "I’d love to do five but I’d also like to be six foot five and have abs." - Which famous musician said this about the possibility of playing five dates at Croke Park?
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"I've lived in this village, or next to this village, for 30 years - this f***** is there for three months and they make him the king of Dalkey! I mean, it's unbelievable." - Which Irish musician jokingly said this about Matt Damon?
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“I think it really destroyed my brain and I feel incredibly devastated that I was exposed to so much porn." - Which pop star said it?
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"You shouldn't be hating. You know what y'all should be doing? You should be dancing." - Which rock star said this while trolling the Westboro Baptist Church?
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"When I was a child. Every single thing could blow my mind. Soaking it all up for fun. But now I only soak up wine." - Who sang it?
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ROUND 3 - SPORTS: "There's been times in my career when people say the whole country is behind me. This time I really felt it." - Which boxer said this after taking home gold in the lightweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics?
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"I only fight real fighters, people that actually fight, you know what I mean? I certainly don't fight little vanilla ice white rappers." - Who was Conor McGregor describing here after an altercation at this year's MTV VMAs?
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"He came over to me and I was in shock and crying and said: 'Can I have your jersey, please? I'm a big huge fan'," said Irish 11-year-old Addison Whelan. Which footballer give her his shirt?
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"Instagram might get me a job? So forget my Pro Licence and all my football experience, Instagram will get me a f**king job. That's great, you should have told me that years ago. Jesus." - Which former Irish international footballer said it?
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"I remember hearing about ____ and someone saying, 'This guy's the best of the lot of them. Just wait for him'." - Which Irish rugby player was Brian O'Driscoll praising earlier this month?
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ROUND 4 - NEWS: "We call this the metaverse. You're going to be able to do almost anything you can imagine." - Who said it?
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"It’s up to people to cop on and have consideration for this poor wild animal, which is a long way from home." - What was the name of the walrus to which Minister Malcolm Noonan was referring?
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"Drove into Dublin City Centre to collect someone from work at 8.15pm. Absolutely shocked at scenes in South Great George’s St, Exchequer St, South William St area. Enormous crowds - like a major open-air party." - Who tweeted it?
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"Since we’re in the Emerald Isles here, let me quote the bard William Shakespeare." - Who said this while speaking in Glasgow at COP 26?
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"The last time I took the DART, I was offered a spliff." - Which Irish presenter said it?
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ROUND 5 - POLITICS: "Yesterday I went, as we all must, to Peppa Pig world." - Which UK politician said it?
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"We're all feeling anger, frustration, dismay, depression but that cannot deflect us from making the right decisions to keep our people safe." - Which Irish politician posted this on Twitter?
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"I'm the only Irishman you've ever met who's never had a drink." US President Joe Biden said this to which person?
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"I saw him once on the Claire Byrne Show, and all I was reminded of was Ron Burgundy in Anchorman," is a quote from a senior member of the health service contained in Richard Chambers' book A State of Emergency. Which Irish politician was the person referring to?
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"The prospect of winning is so remote that punters must be thinking Shergar would have a better chance at winning Squid Game." - Which TD said this about the Lotto?
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