mormons in media
In the 2012 presidential election, this LDS candidate brought “Mormon underwear” into mainstream Google searches
Mitt Romney
Where do french fries originate?
Belgium
A woman sued a haunted house because she said it was “too scary” and made her drop her vape.
Fake!
He’s a 10, but he ghosted you for 5 years, then showed up with a boat and trauma flashbacks
Noah from The Notebook
Napoleon was once attacked by a swarm of wild bunnies after organizing a rabbit hunt.
HISTORY!- ridiculous rabbit revolt
This famously squeaky-clean Twilight author is a practicing Mormon who once said vampires don’t need to be sexy — and yet.
Stephenie Meyer
This nation holds an annual festival where people throw this food item at each other until the streets run red.
tomato- La Tomatina, Spain
A man was arrested for trying to trade a live alligator for a 12-pack of beer at a gas station.
FLORIDA!
He’s a 10, but he spent years speaking in a pirate accent and now owns his own island.
Johnny Depp
In 1518, a woman in France started dancing uncontrollably — and hundreds joined her. Some even danced to death
HISTORY-The Dancing Plague of 1518
How did the LDS church respond to the "Book of Mormon" comedy broadway musical?
They purchused playbook space to offer a chance to actually learn about the religion after they watched the play
In 2013, this chain had to clarify that their meat was, in fact, real after rumors claimed it was only 36% beef
Taco Bell
A Florida man called 911 to report himself drunk driving because “he didn’t want to hurt nobody
FLORIDA
He’s a 10, but he’s super into a religion that believes your true self is a billion-year-old galactic being and therapy is evil.
Tom Cruise
In the 1700s, British aristocrats kept tiny monkeys in powdered wigs to show off their wealth
mystery- totally made up
This YouTuber couple — known for over-sharing, family vlogs, and getting arrested for child abuse — were once considered Mormon mommy-blog royalty.
Kevin and Ruby Frankie
In 2018, this restaurant chain gave free food for life to anyone who got a tattoo of their logo — and people actually did it.
Chilli's / Chipotle (either or works)
A man dressed as the Joker was arrested for starting a sword fight at a Dollar General.
FLORIDA
He’s a 10, but he legally changed his name to “Ye” and once tried to run for president.
Kanye West
The first Olympic Games in ancient Greece included an event where athletes tried to outrun lions.
MYSTERY- fake losers
In the movie "Heretic" about 2 sister missionaries, they tell Mr. Reed they can't come in because they need another woman present, what does he tell them to lure them into the house? AND how do they realize they're in danger
His wife is inside baking a blueberry pie AND it's a blueberry scented candle
This fried food is now closely tied to the American South but was actually brought over by Scottish immigrants
Fried chickien
A Florida couple was caught stealing a pool by dragging it down the street behind a minivan
FAKE
He’s a 10, but he walked on stage at the Oscars, slapped a comedian on live TV, then cried during his Best Actor speech.
Will Smith
In 1800s Scotland, you could rent a "professional mourner" to cry loudly at your funeral for dramatic effect.
History- professional mourners were a thing in multiple cultures