Internet Acronyms
Often paired with mirror selfies or quick video edits, this 4-letter fashion acronym is used across social media to showcase a creator's daily clothing ensemble.
What is OOTD? (Outfit Of The Day)
A favorite Halloween costume for Filipinas, this Mars Ravelo heroine transforms from a mortal girl whenever she swallows a white star-stone and shouts a single word.
Who is Darna?
Originally invented in the 1880s under the name "Chicken Feed," this tricolored candy remains one of the most iconic (and debated) Halloween treats.
What are Candy Corns?
Named after a condiment crafted from ground seeds of the Brassica plant family, this dull, warm yellow hue became a defining interior design color trend of the 1970s.
What is Mustard?
Move from one place to another; travel. (2)
What is go?
This 4-letter acronym refers to a genre of vlog-style videos in which creators film themselves doing their hair, applying makeup, or putting on an outfit while chatting with viewers.
What is GRWM? (Get Ready With Me)
Popularized in a 2004 film starring Vhong Navarro, this ice cream vendor turned arachnid-powered crimefighter wears a yellow and red mask to battle Ipisman.
Who is Gagamboy?
Halloween takes place on October 31st because it was originally the eve of "All Saints' Day," a holiday established by this major world religion.
What is Christianity/Catholicism?
Discovered in 1859, this vivid reddish-purple synthetic dye was named in honor of a major Franco-Sardinian military victory in Northern Italy that same year.
What is Magenta?
An establishment for the custody, loan, exchange, or issue of money, for the extension of credit, and for facilitating the transmission of funds. (4)
What is bank?
"Autonomous" and "Meridian" are two of the words in this abbreviation for sensory, whisper-quiet videos designed to trigger a soothing, tingly sensation in viewers.
What is ASMR? (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)
Wearing a distinct red-and-yellow checkered suit, this elastic Mars Ravelo alien hero can stretch, morph, and shape-shift his limbs into any object imaginable.
Who is Lastikman?
The tradition of wearing scary costumes began because ancient people believed doing so would accomplish this when walking outside at night.
What is disguise themselves from evil spirits?
Taking its name from a tropical hardwood tree native to the Americas, this deep reddish-brown color shares its name with the prized timber historically used to craft fine furniture and acoustic guitars.
What is Mahogany?
Any of various copper-base alloys with little or no tin. (6)
What is bronze?
Frequently appended to long posts, essays, or news summaries, this 4-letter acronym gives readers a brief single-sentence rundown before or after a massive wall of text.
What is TL;DR? (Too Long; Didn't Read)
Recognizable by his red scarf and leather vest, this Carlo J. Caparas blacksmith wields a meteorite-forged dagger that magically extends into a full sword.
Who is Ang Panday (Flavio)?
During the Middle Ages, black cats were feared around Halloween because people believed they were shape-shifting companions to these magical figures.
What are witches?
Derived from the French word for the mallow flower, this light purple shade launched a massive European fashion craze after its synthetic discovery in 1856.
What is Mauve?
An unfortunate event resulting especially from carelessness or ignorance. (8)
What is accident?
Originating in tabletop gaming, this acronym for live-action roleplaying evolved into internet slang describing performative people playing out dramatic, embellished personas online.
What is LARPing?
Cosplayers of this Mars Ravelo character carry a signature golden weight prop, which its scrawny alter-ego Tenteng must lift into the air to gain godlike strength.
Who is Captain Barbell?
Millions of immigrants from this European island brought their Halloween customs to North America in the 1800s, popularizing the holiday globally.
What is Ireland?
This light tan shade, originally named after the unbleached paper manufactured from Philippine abaca fibers, shares its name with the capital city of the Philippines.
What is Manila?
A decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles.
What is chandelier?