Quiz: Can You Match the ’80s Movie Character to Their Job?

You can match the characters to the movies. In some cases, you can even name the movie based on the place of work for one of the main characters. However, we’ve got a different quiz. Instead of naming the movie, we want to see if you can match the ‘80s movie character to their job:

How did you do? If you scored 8/8, then you definitely deserve all the bragging rights. The movies of the ‘80s are great, but it’s not always easy to remember some of the minor details. Don’t forget to share this with your friends!

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Job Titles Add More to the World-Building

When it comes to regular ‘80s movies set in the real world, the job title can seem like an added element that just creates more development for the character. It sets up the expectations of their life, or it can help to set the tone for financial needs and income level.

However, the job title can be important for world-building when it comes to sci-fi, fantasy, and other genre movies. After all, they help to create a world that we don’t know about, whether it’s someone who makes the weapons that end up being used or sets up a different type of computer or travel system.

Some of these jobs will always stand out. We know that Doc is a scientist in Back to the Future because that is the main focus of the entire movie. However, can you remember what Marty McFly does in the 1980s when the younger version travels there? Can you remember what Marty’s dad does for work? Those are the questions that start to come up, adding other layers to the story.

Sometimes, the job title is a great way to add an expectation that is flipped. This is often the case in sci-fi movies or in spoofs, where the creators want to add a twist. You think you know what you’re getting into when you hear about someone’s job title, but you end up with something wild.

This can be great in dystopian worlds, where characters are given a job title that is no longer necessary for that universe, or they don’t remember what it was used for in the past, and we get to see a completely different take that matches perfectly.

The next time you’re watching a movie, pay closer attention to the job title to see how it fits. Until then, make sure you bookmark the Mental Floss quiz page for more trivia on a daily basis.

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