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December 28, 2024

The year's done, the data is in, we've Wrapped, unboxed and unpacked what we could. Were you really paying attention to all the drama of 2024? Find out here. Answers on Page 27

- Arshia

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Three words, but they're all the same word. This song, by NSYNC, was released on January 17, 2000. But after July this year, it was suddenly popular all over again, after appearing in the opening scene of a movie. One guy (who heals quickly) dances to it. Another guy (who heals quickly) can't stand it. Fans (who heal at the normal rate) kept recreating the dance movies in videos. It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie. Which song?

a. Ole Ole Ole b. Hot Hot Hot c. Bye Bye Bye

imageWe hate-watched Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives. We discussed, endlessly, which bits were scripted and which bits were too weird to be contrived. Tell us who delivered this gem: "The only reason I don't hold grudges against people is because it affects my skin".

a. Shalini Passi b. Maheep Kapoor c. Bhavana Panday

imageFind X using these clues: X is a slang term referring to the belief that one can influence one's own destiny through willpower. X comes from the word delusional. X originated in K-pop communities to refer to superfans who believed they were in a relationship with their celebrity idols. X is the solulu for Gen-Zs.

a. Dominatrix b. Depression c. Delulu

imageContent creators were all over the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May. One 22-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh wore a fabulous, frothy gown that caught the eye of the cameras and the public. Turns out, she'd designed and sewn it herself. Name the woman who is now styling film stars and celebrities.

a. Niharika NM b. Nancy Tyagi c. Aastha Shah

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