Before They Were Martians
Jess spent summers in college making dozens of cowboy cookies at Deer Valley, a famous ranch in this centennial state.
What is Colorado?
While working at a deli, Mike once forgot to adjust the blade on the meat slider injuring this important appendage.
What is a finger?
This meal maven is nicknamed "The Dinner Fairy" (hint, it was also the name of her former personal chef company).
Who is Janet?
This Martian’s grandfather was the head statistician for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 70’s.
Who is Erich?
"Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way..."
What is "...Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh" ?
Mary worked for what company with iconic characters like Tony the Tiger and Snap, Crackle & Pop?
What is Kellogg's?
This high school amateur once managed his own super market aisle (condiments and pickles). They transposed a reorder and accidentally ordered 50 cases (instead of 5) of spicy mustard, resulting in an extended end cap sale on mustard.
Who is Chris?
While this "Golden Girl" wasn't cast in the hit 80's sitcom, instead earned the nickname due to her quick success at Sysco.
Who is Natalie?
Who on the team, after years of searching for their biological mother, found that they worked at the same company for over ten years?
Who is Mary?
"Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul..."
What is "...With a corn cob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal"
This former Bestfoods employee was once a mayonnaise expert, taste-testing more than 10 types of mayonnaise right off the spoon.
Who is Chelly?
This Martian sent product samples to TGI Friday stores involved with a menu test without directly contacting the location manager first, resulting in confused calls from a customer who nearly threw away all the product - thinking it was bird seed.
Who is Janet?
This proud aunt has been dubbed "Aunt E" by her doting nieces and nephews, who found her full name too hard to pronounce.
Who is Liz?
Which Martian was an extra for the 2020 SNICKERS® Super Bowl Commercial?
Who is Johana?
"He sees you when you're sleeping
And he knows when you're awake..."
What is "He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake"?
Erich's first job was working at this major retailer that featured the "blue light special."
What is Kmart?
Jessica's rookie blunder happened with working as a retail rep for Kraft. On day one, she asked her trainer the meaning of this rhyming promotional lingo.
What is BOGO?
One colleague's dad is big on nickname and gave the name "Digger" to their child, who would dig their back foot deep into the ground when at bat.
Who is Mike?
This colleague has a cousin who won a silver medal in the International Winter Special Olympics.
Who is Dave?
"Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
Hanukkah is the festival of lights..."
What is "Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights" ?
This Martian's resume includes working at the world's largest hotel chain as well as culinary school in a Southern, sunny location.
Who is Natalie?
This former door-to-door salesperson accidentally tried to sell to a women’s clothing store that was actually a lingerie modeling store––and suspected escort service.
Who is Dave?
This "King" was the first ever 2-year student C&U government president and fraternity president and always seemed to get elected or appointed to leadership positions due to their occasionally outsized personality and zeal for retail politics. "King Ding" still hears this nickname today.
Who is Chris?
This associate's daughter attends the alma mater where her grandparents met.
Who is Chelly?
"You're a monster, Mr. Grinch
Your heart's an empty hole
Your brain is full of spiders, you've got garlic in your soul, Mr. Grinch..."
What is "I wouldn't touch you with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole!" ?