Pink in Pop Culture
On what day of the week do we wear pink?
What is Wednesday
This pink wine gets its color from limited contact with grape skins
What is rosé?
In Japan, cherry blossoms — known as these — symbolize renewal
What are Sakura?
This organization, known for its pink ribbon logo, is one of the most recognized names in the fight against breast cancer.
What is the Susan G. Komen Foundation?
The pink ribbon became the symbol of breast cancer awareness in this decade
What is the 1990s?
This character famously said “Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.”
Who is Elle Woods? (Legally Blonde)
This gemstone, often used in jewelry, is known for its soft pink hue
What is Rose Quartz?
This naturally pink salt comes from the Khewra mines in Pakistan
What is Himalayan salt?
In 2013, this actress and humanitarian made headlines when she shared her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy after testing positive for a gene mutation, sparking a global conversation about genetic testing and breast cancer
Who is Angelina Jolie?
About 1 in this many women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
What is 1 in 8 women?
(1 in 726 in American men)
This fashion designer, known for pink-themed collections, founded the “Pink Pony” cancer initiative
Who is Ralph Lauren?
This scientific term describes colors like pink that are not part of the visible spectrum but are perceived by mixing red and violet light
What is an extra-spectral color (or nonspectral color)?
The “Pink City” of India, famous for its rose-colored buildings
What is Jaipur?
This former first lady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1974. This First Lady openly addressed her diagnosis and became a leading voice in the benefits of early detection. Within weeks of her diagnosis, thousands of women nationwide began visiting cancer centers for early detection screenings.
Who is Betty Ford?
These two genes are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer
Name the 3 key ingredients in "The Pink Drink"
The Flamingo would not be pink if it weren't for this diet
What are cartenoid pigments from a diet of algae and brine shrimp?
Lake Retba, also known as “Lac Rose,” gets its pink hue from salt-loving microorganisms and is found in this African country
What is Senegal?
After losing a friend to cancer in 1943 and learning how little money was directed toward cancer research, she began advocating that more funds be directed to cancer research, leading to massive donations made to the American Cancer Society (ACS) and later to governmental funding for the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Who is Mary Lasker?
According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is this percent
What is 99%
The 2023 Barbie movie used so much pink paint during production that it reportedly caused a global shortage of this brand’s supply
What is Rosco paint?
The name of the color pink comes from this frilly-edged flower, whose petals inspired the term long before it described a shade of pale red
What is the dianthus flower?
Only these two countries feature the color pink in their flags
What is Mexico and Spain?
Hailed for her pioneering work in chemotherapy—shifting it from an experimental, last-resort treatment to a more effective option— this doctor, known as the “godmother of chemotherapy,” spearheaded research on the drug methotrexate to treat breast and skin cancers, paving the way for millions of cancer patients and survivors.
Who is Dr. Mary Wright
These tests help to diagnose breast cancer (name at least 2 for 500 points)
Breast cancer can be diagnosed through multiple tests, including a mammogram, ultrasound, MRI, and biopsy