Woot! Shockingly, this Stevenism emoji was not added by Steven, but instead by THIS former direct report on October 25th, 2021.
Steffeni Veren
Don't FORCE it, but this concentrated form of coffee produced by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans literally translates to "forced out."
Espresso
Ames is home to this university who credits both George Washington Carver and Steven Bromley as alumni.
Iowa State University
Sing, The Perfect Score, The Horse Whisperer, The Nanny Diaries, We Bought a Zoo
Scarlett Johansson
When a trail zig and zags, allowing hikers to climb a very steep incline via many more approachable inclines it is called this.
Switchback
On October 15th, 2018, Steven posted, "I grew up eating chili and {pastry}. Which I'm learning is very strange." What pastry did he and the other misguided children of Iowa eat with chili?
Cinnamon Rolls
Which roast has the highest acidity: Light, Medium, or Dark?
Light
The birthplace of the fire pole, the Bomb Pop, the bumper sticker, rival crockpot, Wishbone salad dressing, M&M's candy coating process, and arguably the most influential romantic pairing to ever grace an NFL franchise.
Kansas City
pictured here as a boy, perhaps this actor's most famous line is "I know." Do YOU know who he is?
Harrison Ford
First gaining popularity in the 1970s, what type of car design combines the compactness of a sedan with the utility of a station wagon, characterized by a rear door that opens upwards?
Hatchbacks
What Chicago ticketed attraction is Steven's must do for all tourists to the city?
Hint: all aboard!
Chicago River Architecture Cruise
Seen here, an ibrik is a long-handled copper pot for making which nationality's traditional coffee?
Turkey (Turkish Coffee)
The butterfly stroke was invented in this state in 1935
Iowa
Scarlet Witch
Originally crafted from materials like leather and introduced during World War I for military practicality, what accessory allowed formerly a device previously kept in a pocket to be worn on one's wrist?
Watch Bands
If you said something to Steven and he agreed with you, what Stevenism would he respond with?
hint: he has responded with this word at least 60 times according to slack
"Totes"
This Nordic country consumes more coffee per capita than any other country in the world- and 3x as much as the US!
Finland
The nation's first open heart surgery took place in this city
Chicago
"After all, tomorrow is another day": A famous line that defines this character's determination after her husband, Rhett Butler, leaves her.
Scarlett O'Hara
Before the widespread use of business cards and promotional flyers, what small, inexpensive item was commonly used by businesses, especially bars and restaurants, to advertise their brand to customers?
Matchbooks
In 2018 there was substantial (>50 messages) conversation in the #club-rtx-team channel that started with an invite from Mitch to join a non-work hackathon challenge. Steven replied:
"I'm interested but have to check my calendar . I'd hate to miss something happening in Iowa."
What candy company was sponsoring the hackathon?
Hint: it's out of this world
Mars
What is the device used to make Vietnamese coffee called?
hint: I'm a phan!
Phin
This village in Cook County, Illinois has the largest collection of Wright-designed buildings in the world, including the Unity Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
hint: named for the tree that grows from an acorn
Oak Park, IL
Currently kicking for the Kansas City Chiefs...and encouraging women to "get married and start a family" when giving 2023 Georgia Tech commencement addresses.
Harrison Butker
Before the advent of automated telephone systems, what professionals manually connected calls by inserting phone plugs into jacks on a panel, a job often requiring quick thinking and exceptional multitasking skills?
Switchboard Operators