Monopoly is one of the most iconic board games of all time, and it has made its mark on pop culture in countless ways over the years. From movies to TV shows to music videos, Monopoly has been referenced and parodied in a variety of creative ways. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 pop culture references for Monopoly that have helped to cement its status as a cultural phenomenon."Monopoly" (TV Show): In 1990, a short-lived TV show called
"Monopoly" aired, which was based on the board game. Contestants competed in challenges to win money and properties, and the game board was used as a central element of the set.
"Rugrats" (TV Show): In the episode "The Bank Trick" from the animated TV
show "Rugrats", the babies play a game of "Bankrupt Monopoly" that features a giant Monopoly board and oversized game pieces. You can buy a Rugrats themed monopoly here! 
"The Simpsons" (TV Show): In the episode "Marge vs. the Monorail", a con artist sells the town of Springfield a faulty monorail system using a giant Monopoly board as a visual aid.
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (TV Show): In the episode "Bourgie Sings the Blues", Carlton teaches Will how to play Monopoly, and they end up playing an all-night game that leads to some unexpected drama.
"Despicable Me 2" (Movie): In the animated movie "Despicable Me 2", the villainous character Gru plays a game of "Anti-Gravity Monopoly" with his adopted daughters, which features a floating game board and pieces.
"Weird Al" Yankovic - "I'll Sue Ya" (Music Video): In the music video for "I'll Sue Ya", a parody of rap rock music, Weird Al plays a game of "Ghetto Monopoly" with a group of tough-looking players.
"Friends" (TV Show): In the episode "The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs", Chandler and Joey play a game of Monopoly that quickly becomes heated and competitive.
"The Big Bang Theory" (TV Show): In the episode "The Gothowitz Deviation", the characters play a game of "Dungeons & Dragons Monopoly", which combines elements of both games.
"The Office" (TV Show): In the episode "Local Ad", the employees of Dunder Mifflin play a game of "Desert Island" Monopoly, which involves trading properties and supplies in order to survive on a deserted island.
"Stranger Things" (TV Show): In the first season of "Stranger Things", the characters play a game of "Dungeons & Dragons" that is interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious girl Eleven, who later creates a makeshift game board out of a Monopoly set.
Monopoly has made its mark on pop culture in countless ways over the years, and these 10 references are just a small sample of its enduring influence. From TV shows to movies to music videos, Monopoly continues to capture the hearts and minds of people all over the world, and it's no wonder why it has become a cultural phenomenon that has stood the test of time. You can even have your own monopoly inspired opoly game custom designed! Dani Kates Designs custom monopoly games are personalized board games that are high quality and the best gift for the person who has everything!
