The SEC
This in-state rivalry game between Ole Miss and Mississippi State is played every year for the Golden Egg trophy.
What is the Egg Bowl?
Often rolled in yellow cornmeal and fried crispy, this freshwater fish is the undisputed king of Mississippi fish fries.
What is catfish?
Found soaking in large clear jars right on the counter, these spicy, bright-red cured meat snacks pack vinegar and heat in every bite.
What are pickled sausages (e.g., Big Mama / Penrose)?
This Memphis rap star broke out with "FNF (Let's Go)" before dominating the airwaves with tracks like "Yeah Glo!" and "TGIF".
Who is GloRilla?
In The Emperor's New Groove, the evil advisor Yzma relies on this muscular, dim-witted henchman who can talk to squirrels and takes great pride in his spinach puffs.
Who is Kronk?
Nick Saban retired after winning six national championships coaching this dominant SEC powerhouse.
Who is the University of Alabama (Crimson Tide)?
This Delta staple—famously wrapped in corn husks and boiled with spicy seasoning—traces back to Mexican migrant workers working alongside black farmworkers in the early 1900s.
What are hot tamales?
This brand with a yellow cartoon chicken logo can be found inside gas station warmers serving tenders, potato wedges, and fried gizzards.
What is Chester's Chicken?
Known for his pain music, distinct singing voice, and massive albums like Nostalgia, this St. Petersburg, Florida artist has a fiercely loyal cult following.
Who is Rod Wave?
In The Lion King, Scar's hyena pack is led by Shenzi and Banzai, alongside this unhinged, bug-eyed hyena who communicates purely through wild laughter.
Who is Ed?
Fans of Mississippi State are famous for bringing and ringing this loud, noisemaking farm object at home football games.
What is a cowbell?
Made by soaking sour dill pickles in a super-sweet red drink powder mix, this bright treat is a gas station and porch favorite across Mississippi.
What are Koolickles (Kool-Aid pickles)?
Often scooped hot out of a slow-cooker near the register, these soft legumes are cooked shell-on in salty, cajun-spiced water.
What are boiled peanuts?
This Baton Rouge rapper, legal name Kentrell Gaulden, is one of the most streamed artists on YouTube despite years on house arrest and legal battles.
Who is NBA YoungBoy?
Ursula's two sinister, glow-in-the-dark moray eel minions in The Little Mermaid are known by these rhyming names.
Who are Flotsam and Jetsam?
In 2024, these two historic Big 12 football powerhouses officially moved to the SEC, expanding the conference to 16 teams.
Who are Texas (Longhorns) and Oklahoma (Sooners)?
Traditional Southern-style collard greens, green beans, or field peas are almost always simmered for hours with this smoked cut of meat for seasoning.
What is a smoked turkey leg / smoked turkey neck / ham hock?
This classic bottled brand of flavored fruit juice drinks—famous for flavors like Kiwi Strawberry and Mango Madness—features colorful labels and iconic metal caps.
What is Snapple?
Signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 label, this Memphis native popularized a signature thin mask look along with his 2020 smash hit "Back in Blood".
Who is Pooh Shiesty?
In The Princess and the Frog, Dr. Facilier carries out his dark voodoo magic with the help of this magical, purple-glowing object worn around his neck that holds Prince Naveen's blood.
What is a talisman (or voodoo talisman/amulet)?
This legendary quarterback, born and raised in Mississippi, won two Super Bowls with the Giants after playing his college ball in Oxford.
Who is Eli Manning?
Native to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Jackson restaurants, this pink, spicy seafood dipping sauce is made from mayo, ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire.
What is Comeback Sauce?
This iconic, super-thick frozen brand—famous for its cup featuring a cartoon polar bear wearing a winter sweater—became the gold standard of convenience store slushies.
What is an ICEE?
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, this rising melodic rapper caught massive traction with his viral hit "Opp Stoppa" and introspective track "Letter to Big Scarr".
Who is YBN Nahmir?
In The Incredibles, this villain—formerly Bob Parr’s rejected number-one fan "Incrediboy"—uses his vast fortune to design killer Omnidroids on Nomanisan Island.
Who is Syndrome (or Buddy Pine)?