Hashtag Trivia
Pancakes, Kindness, and a PTA Pop Quiz: Tuesday's Hashtag Holidays Are Stacked!
International Pancake Day kicks off the morning with a tasty tradition tied to the last indulgent feast before the 40 days of Lent. Time to stack 'em high!
National My Way Day encourages you to march to the beat of your own drum—but don't get too carried away, because it also happens to be National Random Acts of Kindness Day. A smile, a kind gesture, or a small act of generosity can make someone's whole day brighter.
Finally, National PTA Founders Day honors the organization that's been championing students and schools since 1897—and it inspired today's pop quiz theme!
Think you know your pop culture PTAs? Try these two questions, then watch the video to see if you got them right!
1) Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA) has directed hits like Boogie Nights and Licorice Pizza. Which PTA-directed film is currently nominated for a Best Picture Oscar?
A) Frankenstein
B) Hamnet
C) One Battle After
2) Jeannie C. Riley's recording of "Harper Valley PTA" made her the first woman to top both the Billboard pop and country charts. But which prolific country songwriter penned the scandalous hit?
A) Kris Kristofferson
B) Roger Miller
C) Tom T Hall
Watch the video above to find out the answers—and see how you stack up against our morning crew!
By: NBC Palm Springs
February 17, 2026


