Connor's Favorites
This 2024 film starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey is at the top of Connor's "must watch" list.
What is Queer?
Which popular tank engine character originated in a British children's book series and later became the star of a popular television show?
Who is Thomas the Tank Engine?
This ball-shaped candy comes in a wide variety of flavors, including peanut, caramel, and crunchy cookie.
What are M&Ms?
Jenna Ortega plays a darkly funny teen in what Addams Family spin-off series?
What is Wednesday?
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Who is Amelia Earheart?
This stage production is Connor's favorite musical, which was also adapted into a famous 1972 film starring Liza Minnelli.
What is Cabaret?
Which Wrigleyville-located Red Line Station is currently under construction?
What is Addison?
This candy was originally called “chicken feed.”
What is candy corn?
Rockwell's 1984 song “Somebody’s Watching Me” features what pop singer on the chorus?
Who is Michael Jackson?
This is the only mammal that can fly.
What is a bat?
This classic Italian pasta dish is Connor's favorite food.
What is chicken fettuccine alfredo? (Half points if you say fettuccine alfredo)
True or false: On average, freight railroads spend six times more on capital expenditures as a percentage of revenue than the average U.S. manufacturer
What is true?
According to Statista, this chocolate bar is the most popular Halloween candy in the US (hint: think peanuts and caramel).
What is Snickers?
Hey, witches! This is the name for a group of them.
What is a coven?
This is the only letter that does not appear in any US state’s name.
What is Q?
This is Connor's favorite bar (hint: it's not in Boystown)
What is Rogers Park Social?
Which of the following is not a common term in the railroad industry: piggy backs, demurrage, change order, and lading.
What is change order?
This candy was included in soldiers’ rations during WW2? (hint: there is also a lollipop variety)
What are Tootsie Rolls?
In the special It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, what item does Charlie Brown keep getting when he goes trick or treating with his friends?
What is a rock?
What is the national animal of Scotland?
What is a unicorn?
Connor has a shirt featuring this character from The White Lotus.
Who is Victoria Ratliff? ("Piper, noooo" counts, too)
This is the fastest train in the US.
What is Amtrak's NextGen Acela?
What are Tropical Skittles?
On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin? (Half credit for being 100 either over or under)
What is 500?
Who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2023? (250 bonus points for naming the movie as well)
Who is Michelle Yeoh for Everything Everywhere All At Once?