ACTION MOVIES
He does his own stunts! In the Mission: Impossible franchise, this actor has hung off the side of a plane, scaled the Burj Khalifa, and ridden a motorcycle off a cliff.
Who is Tom Cruise?
Founded in Anaheim in 1966, this shoe brand is famous for its waffle soles, checkerboard slip-ons, and "Off The Wall" slogan.
What is Vans?
If you spend your weekend looking for "grails" in the bins at Goodwill or scouring Depop for vintage tees, you are participating in this sustainable hobby.
What is Thrifting?
A SoCal classic, this dish involves wrapping fries, carne asada, cheese, and guacamole inside a giant flour tortilla.
What is a California Burrito?
He lives in a pineapple under the sea, works at the Krusty Krab, and has been laughing like a dolphin since 1999.
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants?
It all started because they hurt his beagle. This hitman, known as "Baba Yaga," has defeated entire crime syndicates wearing a black suit and tactical lining.
Who is John Wick?
Founded by Kim Kardashian, this brand started as shapewear but became famous for its comfortable loungewear and dresses that fit everyone.
What is Skims?
This fiber art hobby uses two needles (unlike crochet, which uses one hook) to create fabric by interlocking loops of yarn—recently popularized by Harry Styles' cardigans.
What is Knitting?
This Nashville specialty has taken over LA; it is fried chicken dipped in a cayenne-heavy paste, usually served with pickles and white bread to manage the heat.
What is Hot Chicken?
This Australian show about a Blue Heeler puppy and her family is technically for preschoolers, but let's be honest, you and your parents watch it because it's emotionally devastating.
What is Bluey?
Released in the summer of 2024, this R-rated Marvel team-up featured Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally wearing his comic-accurate yellow suit.
What is Deadpool & Wolverine?
Originally made for construction workers in Detroit, this brand with the yellow "C" logo became a streetwear staple for beanies and heavy canvas jackets.
What is Carhartt?
Players of this tabletop roleplaying game create characters like Paladins and Rogues and roll a 20-sided die to determine if their actions succeed or fail.
What is Dungeons & Dragons (or D&D)?
This thick, purple smoothie bowl is made from a Brazilian berry and is typically topped with granola, banana, and honey—perfect for a post-beach snack.
What is an Acai Bowl?
"Mom! Phineas and Ferb are making a title sequence!" This show follows two stepbrothers who invent crazy gadgets during their 104 days of summer vacation.
What is Phineas and Ferb?
In this dystopian franchise prequel released in 2023, we see the rise of President Snow and his mentorship of Lucy Gray Baird during the 10th annual games.
What is The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes?
This controversial "one size fits most" brand is known for its tiny crop tops, graphic tees, and being the uniform of "coquette" style.
What is Brandy Melville?
Using a GPS app on your phone, this "real-world treasure hunt" involves finding hidden waterproof containers and signing the logbook inside.
What is Geocaching?
If you go to a KBBQ (Korean BBQ) restaurant, the meal isn't complete without this thin-sliced marinated beef that you grill yourself at the table.
What is Bulgogi?
Set in Paris, this show follows Marinette and Adrien, two teenagers who transform into superheroes to fight villains created by Hawk Moth.
What is Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir?
This 2022 legacy sequel featured the pilots of the "Hard Deck" bar playing Dogfight Football on the beach and saw Maverick return to the cockpit to hit Mach 10.
What is Top Gun: Maverick?
This brand was born in Laguna Beach in the 1980s when a surfboard shaper scribbled his surname on boards; today, that signature is a global streetwear icon.
What is Stüssy?
This hobby, which saw a massive surge in popularity post-2020, involves climbing walls without ropes or harnesses, usually over a thick safety mat.
What is Bouldering?
This communal dining experience involves a simmering pot of soup stock in the center of the table where you cook raw meats, leafy vegetables, and noodles.
What is Hot Pot (or Shabu Shabu)?
In this educational creature-feature show, brothers Chris and Martin use "Creature Power Suits" to gain the abilities of animals and save them from villains like Gourmand.
What is Wild Kratts?