Sh*t Brandyn Says
Marketing Monday
I just write words
General Knowledge
What country is this food from?
100

Ain't nothing but a _______.

Peanut

100

In 2009, this orange juice brand lost over $30 million in sales after a packaging redesign confused loyal customers and led to a swift return to the original carton.

Tropicana

100

Spell the word. (Brandyn will say it) 

Carousel

100

This founding document of the U.S. was signed in 1776 and declared independence from Britain.

Declaration of Independenc

100

Image #1 (1 answer)


Italy

200

Brandyn often ends sentences with this stereotypical Canadian tag—it's basically verbal punctuation up north.

Eh? 

200

This hydration drink, launched by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, skyrocketed in popularity thanks to viral marketing, a frenzied Gen Z fanbase, and major sponsorships with the UFC and Arsenal Football Club.

Prime

200

Often mistaken for a similar-sounding verb, this word means to bring about a change—as in, “The policy will ____ new guidelines.”

Effect

200

This branch of biology focuses on DNA, genes, and how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

genetics

200

Image #2 (1 answer)

Spain

300

When Brandyn wants either himself or others to take a situation or task seriously.

Lock in. 

300

To boost profits beyond ticket sales, movie theaters have leaned heavily on high-margin concessions—especially these collectible items, often themed around blockbuster releases.

Popcorn buckets

300

Words like buzz, crash, and sizzle fall under this term, used when a word sounds like the thing it describes.

onomatopoeia

300

A number like π or √2 that can’t be written as a fraction is called this.

irrational number

300

Image #3 (7 answers)

Jordan, Palenstine, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey

400

When Brandyn approves something, acknowledges a statement, or is on board with a banger of an idea, he responds with just this emoji.

🫡 (Salute Emoji)

400

These e-commerce giants avoid Amazon’s model by skipping U.S. warehouses and instead ship products directly from China, cutting costs with slower delivery—but winning over budget-conscious shoppers.

Shein or Temu (I'll accept other companies that use this model) 

400

These two words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings—like pair and pear.

homophones

400

This Cold War standoff in 1962 nearly sparked nuclear war between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Cuban Missile Crisis

400

Image #4 (1 answer) 

Saudi Arabia

500

(Hard) What was Brandyn’s favorite curse word in college? In Australia, it’s a cheeky term that can mean friend, idiot, or absolute unit, depending on how you say it. In America? Yeah… it’s basically verbal nuclear warfare.

The C-Word

500

This term refers to the sneaky tactic where companies reduce product size or quantity while keeping prices the same—like when your chips bag suddenly feels more like a bag of air.

Shrinkflation

500

This 9-letter word is a synonym for “unnecessary” and also something you might say twice if you’re trying too hard to sound smart.

superfluous

500

This line of latitude circles the Earth at 0° and divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Equator

500

Image #5 (1 answer)

Nigeria

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