Gen Z Has More Knowledge of Pikachu Than Rosa Parks
By Anna Blake
November 1, 2021
A new study surveyed Gen Z and asked them to identify video game characters and cultural icons. Test yourself below!
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Answer Key & Survey Results (Percent Recognized):
Pikachu 85%
Rosa Parks 72%
Mario 84%
Bill Gates 67%
Sonic 83%
Dua Lipa 63%
Luigi 82%
William Shakespeare 62%
Kirby 80%
Winston Churchill 48%
The results come from 1,800 Americans aged 16 to 24-years-old. The respondents were tasked with matching video game characters and famous figures from history with correct portraits.