CIRCUS
This animal, once the star of the circus ring, was officially retired from major U.S. shows in 2016 after decades of public pressure.
What is the elephant?
This cursed combination turned a sweet breakfast cereal into a meat-flavored nightmare in 2021, courtesy of a promotional stunt with Oscar Mayer.
What is bacon-flavored Pop-Tarts?
This king of the jungle is often used as a symbol of power and bravery on royal crests.
What is a lion?
This classic real estate game has players buying, trading, and bankrupting each other on streets like Boardwalk and Park Place.
What is Monopoly?
This iconic American car company, founded in Detroit in 1903, helped put the world on wheels.
What is Ford?
Known for their painted faces and big shoes, this type of performer is both beloved and feared by audiences around the world.
What is a clown?
This controversial fruit has divided pizza lovers worldwide, with haters calling it a "pizza ruiner.
What is pineapple?
This royal bird is the national symbol of India and was once kept in palace gardens for its dazzling tail.
What is a peacock?
In this game, you might ask, “Does your person have glasses?” to eliminate suspects.
What is Guess Who?
This Michigan-based cereal giant, founded in Battle Creek, brought us Corn Flakes and Tony the Tiger.
What is Kellogg’s?
This famous circus was created by two brothers and eventually merged with Barnum & Bailey to form "The Greatest Show on Earth."
What is Ringling Brothers?
This neon-colored soda and spicy chip combo was turned into a literal slushy and briefly sold at 7-Eleven.
What is Mountain Dew and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Slurpee?
This “queenly” insect lives in a hive and rules over thousands of loyal workers.
What is a queen bee?
This game requires you to remove body parts like the “funny bone” without touching the sides and getting buzzed.
What is Operation?
This Motown star sang hits like "Superstition" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" — and was born in Saginaw, Michigan.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This daring act involves walking or performing tricks on a wire suspended high above the ground.
What is a tightrope act (or tightrope walking)?
This horrifying combo was once sold in a jar, combining two staples of childhood sandwiches—together.
What is Goober Grape (peanut butter and jelly in one jar)?
In ancient Egypt, this sacred feline was worshipped and often lived in royal households.
What is a cat?
This intense game of world domination involves rolling dice and conquering continents with tiny armies.
What is Risk?
This cozy footwear company, famous for moccasins and boots, has been making shoes in the Upper Peninsula since 1946.
What is Stormy Kromer? (Acceptable variant: What is Minnetonka? — though not Michigan-based, often confused)
In 2017, this iconic American circus company closed after 146 years, citing declining attendance and rising costs.
What is Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus?
This monstrosity, sold at state fairs, features raw cookie dough, battered and deep-fried.
What is deep-fried cookie dough?
This “royal” sea creature shares its name with monarchy, despite having no crown or kingdom — just tentacles.
What is a king jellyfish? (Also accepted: “What is a king crab?” for variation)
This European-style game has players collecting resources like wood, brick, and sheep to build settlements and roads.
What is Catan? (Also accepted: What is The Settlers
This sweet and spicy soda, created in Detroit, is a cult favorite and often described as “peppery.”
What is Vernors?