Filipino Culture
Spanish was the prinicipal literary medium until the end of the 19th century, before yielding to English after U.S. occupation. Since independence what form of language has been used by Filipinos?
Tagalog
In the movie Elf, the main character Buddy’s favorite type of pasta
Spaghetti
"Status and strategy collide in this social experiment and competition show where online players flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000" is how Netflix describes what geometrically-named reality show?
The Circle
What is the name of the world that Mario is often tasked with saving?
Mushroom Kingdom
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of what food sticking to the roof of your mouth?
Peanut Butter
This popular street food in the Manila area is made up of parboiled embryonic duck still in the egg
Balut
In the movie Home Alone, what is the name of the young boy left behind by his family during Christmas vacation?
Kevin McCallister
Generally named after the cities where they're set, the "Real Housewives" series starring Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania is named for what state?
New Jersey
What is the name of Mario’s pet dinosaur?
Yoshi
What is the primary ingredient in the Middle Eastern dish falafel?
Chickpeas
This Portuguese navigator and explorer headed the first Spanish foray to the Philippines when he made landfall on Cebu in March 1521
Ferdinand Magellan
Santa has three reindeer with names that start with the letter D: Dancer, Dasher, and _____.
Donner
While its acronymic name suggests this network should be the home of educational programming, the reality TV shows "90 Day Fiancé", "Sister Wives", and "Long Island Medium" are all shown by which TV network?
TLC
Which Super Mario game was the first to be released on the Nintendo Wii?
Super Mario Galaxy
Which country is the biggest exporter of coffee beans worldwide?
Brazil
This long dress characterized by broad “butterfly” sleeves that rise slightly at the shoulders and extend about to the elbow are worn by urban women on special occassions
Terno
What is the name of the Grinch’s loyal dog
Max
Modeled after "Jersey Shore," what MTV reality series set in the Florida Panhandle, stretching all the way to Alabama, premiered on November 27, 2017?
Floribama Shore
Who is the main antagonist in the Luigi’s Mansion games?
King Boo
Which chocolate bar is the global bestseller?
Snickers
an age-old pastime in the Philippines, has retained a passionate following. It is a popular form of gambling, with many spectators betting on the outcome of the fights. Although practiced throughout the country, it is most strongly associated with Cebu.
Cockfighting/Sabong
What Christmas delicacy aboard the Polar Express gets its own musical number?
Hot Chocolate
What former Public Enemy member was the bachelor choosing from twenty bachelorettes on the late-aughts reality series "Flavor of Love?"
Flavor Flav
What is the name of the character who hosts the Mario Party games?
Toad
What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?
Ketchup