The Judge ruled
When pasta took too long to cook
In 2023, Amanda Ramirez filed a US$5 million lawsuit against Kraft Heinz Co., arguing that its Velveeta Shells & Cheese cups were not ready in three and a half minutes as advertised, because peeling the packaging, pouring the water, and stirring added time.
The judge dismissed it (probably in less than three and a half minutes).
What kind of meat is used for chicken-fried steak?
Beef Pork Lamb Bison
Beef When deep-fried, it is usually referred to as "chicken-fried steak". Pan-fried versions are typically referred to as "country-fried steak".
Which fast-food restaurant is known for its square-shaped burgers?
McDonald's Wendy's Hardee's Sonic Drive-In
Wendy's
In traditional color theory, what are the three primary colors?
Red, Yellow, Orange Red, Yellow, Black
Red, Yellow, Green Red, Yellow, Blue
Red, Yellow, Blue
Where is the Black Rock Desert located?
Nevada California New Jersey Maine
Nevada arid region of lava beds and alkali flats composing part of the Basin and Range Province and lying in Humboldt and Pershing counties of northwestern Nevada
When someone didn’t feel their age
In 2018, 69-year-old Emile Ratelband from the Netherlands attempted to legally change his birth date to make him appear 20 years younger. He claimed he was experiencing ageism in the job and dating markets. He also said he didn’t look or feel his age.
The court disagreed.
Which of these is a popular pancake flavor in America? Kiwi Blueberry Watermelon Passion Fruit
Blueberry
In the name of the fast-food chain KFC, what does the "C" stand for?
Cheddar Custard Chicken Cheese
Chicken
Which of these American inventors was one of the Wright Brothers?
Alexander Thomas Wilbur Henry
Wilbur Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867, and his brother Orville Wright, born on August 19, 1871, also built and flew the first fully practical airplane in 1905.
Black Friday is on the day after which holiday?
4th of July Christmas New Year's Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
When Red Bull didn’t give people wings
In 2013, Benjamin Careathers filed a lawsuit against Red Bull, stating that the slogan "Red Bull gives you wings" was misleading as it did not give him energy (or wings).
The company eventually settled for US$13 million, offering US$10 to all eligible customers.
What gravy is used in the popular breakfast dish "Biscuits and gravy"?
Redeye Ham Gravy Sawmill gravy
Cornmeal Gravy Chocolate Gravy
Sawmill gravy The dish consists of soft dough biscuits covered in white gravy (sawmill gravy), made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often bits of sausage, bacon, ground beef, or other meat. The meal emerged as a distinct regional dish after the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) when stocks of foodstuffs were in short supply.
From which food chain would you get a Whopper?
McDonald's Wendy's Burger King Taco Bell
Burger King
Which of these was one of "The Three Stooges"?
Harry Moe Mark Joe
Moe the stooges were commonly known by their first names: "Moe, Larry, and Curly" or "Moe, Larry, and Shemp,"
Who was the Arkansas-born "Man in Black"?
Merle Travis Willie Nelson Johnny Cash Bob Dylan
Johnny Cash Cash wore a trademark all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname the "Man in Black".
When jelly beans were too sugary
In 2017, a woman from California sued Jelly Belly for falsely advertising Jelly Beans as healthy and using the term "evaporated cane juice" instead of "sugar" on the label.
However, the courts eventually ruled that she didn’t have enough evidence.
Which of these types of sandwiches often has three layers of bread? Denver sandwich
Pilgrim sandwich Club sandwich Bologna sandwich
Club sandwich
Which of these fast-food restaurant chains closes on Sundays?
Wendy's Five Guys Chick-fil-A Burger King
Chick-fil-A Reflecting a commitment to Sunday Sabbatarianism, all Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed for business on Sundays, as well as on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Which outlaw was Butch Cassidy's famous partner in crime?
Bonnie Parker Wyatt Earp
John Dillinger Sundance Kid
Sundance Kid
Pointed black hats are associated with which characters? Mermaids Superheroes
Witches Ghosts
Witches
When a nephew gave a bad hug
In 2011, Jennifer Connell sued her eight-year-old nephew, Sean Tarala, for US$127,000 after he accidentally injured her wrist while giving her an enthusiastic hug at his birthday party in New York.
The court saw her for the party pooper she was and she lost.
Eggs Benedict is a poached egg placed on top of what? Bran Muffin Bagel English Muffin French Muffin
English Muffin two halves of an English muffin, each topped with Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce
According to a famous slogan, "America runs on" what? McDonald's Cinnabon Dunkin' Starbucks
Dunkin' Dunkin' Donuts' slogan, “America Runs On Dunkin” captures the brand’s integral role in the daily lives of consumers.
In the classic cartoon, who was Wile E. Coyote always chasing?
Bugs Bunny Tweety Daffy Duck Road Runner
Road Runner
Which of these famous dogs lived in the White House?
Millie Laika Lassie Marley
Millie Mildred "Millie" Kerr Bush was the pet English Springer Spaniel of Barbara and George H. W. Bush.
When a man sued himself
In 1995, a Virginia inmate, Robert Lee Brock, actually tried to sue himself for US$5 million. He claimed he had violated his own civil rights and religious beliefs when he committed his crime. However, as he was a prisoner with no income, he further claimed the state should pay him on his behalf.
Unsurprisingly, the state disagreed and it was dismissed.
Where did milkshakes originate?
Canada Mexico United States Australia
United States Milkshakes originated in the United States around the turn of the 20th century
Which products would you expect to find at Krispy Kreme? Sandwiches Burgers Doughnuts Chicken
Doughnuts
Who were the Three Musketeers?
Athos, Porthos, and Aramis
Robin, John, and Phillip
Huey, Dewey, and Louis
Rum, Tum, and Tugger
Athos, Porthos, and Aramis
What kind of event was Black Monday in 1987?
Oil spill Earthquake Stock market crash Dust storm
Stock market crash Worldwide losses were estimated at US$1.71 trillion.
When there was too much ice in iced drinks
In 2016, Alexander Forouzesh accused Starbucks of fraud for putting too much ice in his Venti Cold Drink and not enough liquid.
The judge dismissed the cases, claiming that reasonable consumers should understand that iced beverages do actually contain ice.
Which of these is a dish with chopped meat, potatoes, and fried onions?
Croque Monsieur Hash Grits Oatmeal
Hash
What farm animal is famously featured in Chick-fil-A commercials? Cows Turkeys Pigs Sheep
Cows “Eat Mor Chikin” first appeared on a billboard in Atlanta, Ga. Painted by a pair of mischievous cows,
What does the yin and yang symbol represent?
Peace and love Tenderness
Equality Duality and balance
Duality and balance The Yin-Yang symbol is a visual representation of the Taoist philosophy of balance and harmony between opposing forces and the idea that these forces are interconnected and in a constant state of flux.
Yellow flowers with a black center are known as black-eyed what? Mary Helen Susan Jill
Susan