Based on the clues given, complete each phrase that begins with I can't or You can't
1] 1992, Colonel Nathan R. Jessup: You can't... (3 words)
2] 2015, The Weeknd, I Can't (3 words)
3] Early 2000s and onward, John Cena: You can't...(2 words)
4] 2010s, Speechless Tumblr Poster: I Can't (1 word)
5] 1990, MC Hammer, U Can't...(2 words)
6] 1994, Elaine Benes (in a bathroom) I Can't...(3 words)
7] The 1980s, Nickelodeon: You Can't...(4 words)
8] Since the 1980s (on yellow tubs), Upfield, I Can't...(4 words)
9] 1968, The Rolling Stones, You Can't...(5 words)
10] 1965, The Rolling Stones, I Can't...(3 words)
*SPOILERS ANSWER BELOW SPOILERS*
1] Handle the truth
2] Feel my face
3] See me
4] Even
5] Touch This
6] Spare a square
7] Do That on Television
8] Believe It's Not Butter
9] Always Get What You Want
10] Get No Satisfaction
Commentary
This started when I noticed the similarity between the Rolling Stones songs. I initially tried to make a single question with this tidbit at the core, but at some point gave up in favor a cluey, prompt-based round.
I’m torn on how this ended up. I like the novelty, and the complete the phrase format is a nice change of pace from traditional questions. But there aren’t a whole lot of backdoors or ways to clue the answer so that it’s not YKIOYD. And the presentation is a little cluttered. Year + Speaker + additional clue for some + number of words. It’s all a little busy.
The U in #5 is neat.