Say Cheese!
Actress Larson, who is perhaps best known for her role as Captain Marvel. She was named one of Time Magazine's "100 most influential people in the world" in 2019.
Who is Brie?
This British "Late Late Show" host, despite being somewhat effeminate, is indeed straight and has been married to a woman for 13 years. He was largely criticized for his stereotypical portrayal of a gay man in Netflix's 2020 film "The Prom", about down-on-their-luck Broadway stars that shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend.
Who is James Corden?
This Latin term, meaning, "Glory to God in the highest", surfaces frequently in Christianity. The phrase features prominently in the Christmas hymn "Angels We Have Heard On High".
What is "Gloria in excelsis Deo"?
In the opening number of the musical, the ensemble reacts to news of the death of the green-skinned protagonist with glee, singing, "No one mourns the" these evil people.
What is wicked?
Geology: erosion is defined as "the picking up and carrying away of particles". Before that can occur, however, this other action must first take place-- "the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces". The two are often conflated.
What is weathering?
Actor Nicholson, whose most famous line might be, "Here's Johnny!" from The Shining.
Who is Jack?
This one-named, short-haired pop star, despite being straight herself, has been accepted as an "honorary gay" and even an icon for her unwavering support of the LGBTQ community and her fanbase before it was trendy. Her music is generally for everyone who has ever felt misunderstood or pushed aside, which has earned her a special place in many lesbians' hearts-- something she discusses in her 2021 behind-the-scenes documentary, "All I Know So Far".
Who is P!nk?
Referring to legal services rendered at little or no cost, the English translation of this Latin phrase is "for the public good". The American Bar Association does not mandate this kind of work, but strongly encourages at least 50 hours of these services per year.
What is pro bono?
In the song "Wait for It", which acts as his main source of characterization, the musical's antagonist sings of this protagonist: his "pace is relentless; he wastes no time." The antagonist goes on to kill him in a duel at the end of the play.
Who is Hamilton?
Biology: chloroplasts are plant cell organelles where photosynthesis takes place, meaning that light energy, carbon dioxide, and water come together to form glucose and oxygen. These organelles, on the other hand, are where cellular respiration takes place, meaning that glucose and oxygen come together to form carbon dioxide, water, and chemical energy. It's for that reason that the organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell".
What are mitochondria?
American singer-songwriter Caillat, who rose to fame on MySpace in 2005, and went on to release such hits as "Bubbly" and "Brighter Than the Sun"... and no, she doesn't spell her name like the cheese.
Who is Colbie?
This lanky 34-year-old musician/comedian first became famous at the age of 16 when, in the early days of YouTube, he went viral for his song, "My Whole Family Thinks I'm Gay". Lyrics include, "I was John Elway, now I'm Elton John," and, "even my boyfriend thinks I'm gay...". Although he is, in fact, straight, he does state later in the song, "You all probably think I'm gay... man, this song is counterproductive."
Who is Bo Burnham?
On July 30, 1956, President Eisenhower signed the bill that made “In God We Trust” the national motto. It was the first official national motto and replaced the unofficial motto, which was this Latin phrase that translates to, "Out of many, one."
What is E Pluribus Unum?
Loosely based on the 1896 opera La bohème by Giacomo Puccini, the musical is set in the early 1990s and tells the story of a group of young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York, under the shadow of AIDS. In the fourth song of the musical, two of the main characters discuss their difficulty paying this cost of living.
What is rent?
Speleology (the study of caves): a stalactite is a tapering rock formation that hangs from the ceiling of a cave like an icicle, which forms from calcium salts deposited by dripping water. This other rock formation, by contrast, rises from the floor of the cave in a similar fashion, and often unites with stalactites.
What is a stalagmite?
In Season 3, Episode 15 of The Big Bang Theory, Leonard asks Penny to guess where he's taking her for Valentine's Day based on hints in a tray of food, which includes instant hot cocoa, fondue, milk chocolate, and this type of cheese. Penny's guess: "My lactose-intolerant boyfriend is gonna eat all of this and I'm gonna climb on his back and rocket to the moon?"
What is Swiss?
This singer's 2008 breakout song called "I Kissed a Girl" did kick off some speculation as to her sexuality, but was mostly accused of fetishizing lesbians-- although it has since been somewhat accepted as a queer anthem.
Who is Katy Perry?
This Latin phrase, meaning "something for something", refers to an exchange of favors-- similar to "you scratch my back, I scratch yours." It can have a negative connotation when used to describe certain types of extortion or bribery.
What is quid pro quo?
Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the musical follows a teenage girl's dream to dance on a local TV dance program, and, after achieving that, her attempt to racially integrate the show. As the final showdown of the musical begins, the TV program's host sings an advertisement for this beauty product.
What is hairspray?
Chemistry: a mixture is a substance formed by physically combining two or more substances, where each component retains its own properties and could be separated again by physical means. This word, by contrast, refers to a substance formed by chemically combining two or more elements, creating a new substance with unique properties.
What is a compound?
On television's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, this Corgi is a recurring character as the pet of Captain Holt and his husband Kevin. The dog is more than just some cute animal, though: he helps with the annual Halloween heist, has a French tutor to help with his comprehension, and gets dognapped in Season 7.
Who is Cheddar?
As a new cast member of SNL, Jane Wickline performed a song at the Weekend Update desk called "When Will Even One Person Do That About Me?" from the perspective of this current pop star, complaining about no one doubting her sexuality: "I make out with Jenna Ortega passionately, and everyone's like, 'I heard this song is about Shawn Mendes?'"
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
The US Constitution prohibits these kinds of laws, meaning "after the fact", in Article I. This would be a criminal law that punishes actions retroactively; if not for that protection in the Constitution, you could be arrested for an action you committed before it was a crime.
What is ex post facto?
In a modern retelling of history, the musical follows this number of Queens who have orchestrated a singing competition to base the leader of their band on whoever has suffered the most at the hands of their mutual ex-husband: King Henry VIII.
What is six?
Two different branches of science clash on how to define the seasons. Astronomical seasons are based on the position of the Earth to the Sun, and are marked by the dates of the equinoxes and solstices; astronomical winter, for example, begins on December 21. This other branch of science, however, bases seasons on the annual temperature cycle. Its winter would begin on December 1 and span through the end of February. It makes sense, in a way, that they would define seasons by the weather.
What is meteorology (meteorological seasons)?