So you think you’re like, really good at sports or something?
This series, based on a novel series, described by media outlets as a global sensation and a break-out critical hit, also achieved strong audience viewership, becoming Crave's most-watched original series to date.
What is Heated Rivalry.
It’s this iconic duo in a two part movie series that took the world by storm, literally and figuratively, all while boots-ing the house down.
Who is Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (Wicked).
It was in this year that our lovely Vanessa first embodied her queer identity.
What is the year 2020.
Spotify is on the Boycott List, but even with a fractured listening history, if you were to look at Vanessa's Spotify Wrapped top artists list, it's this collection of artists that you would likely find.
Who are Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny and SiR.
This R&B and Soul singer and songwriter, with four studio albums, two EP's and two digital mixtapes in their current wheelhouse, with a career spanning from 2012 to present day, is an artist you'd find playing in Vanessa's bedroom during spicy time.
Service Ace! With a powerhouse career spanning from 1995 to 2022 filled with many, many high level singles titles, this American Tennis player is hard not to love.
Who is Serena Williams.
The name of this imaginary island, initiated in 2021 and popularized in early 2023 has dominated a primary layer of internet subculture.
What is Floptropica.
Success is where opportunity and preparedness meet. And Vanessa was able to prepare by labouring to receive this Diploma and Degree in Post-Secondary school. (Bonus points for Location)
What is a Diploma and Degree in Sports Management (Location: Camosun College).
It was at this fall 2023 concert (Artist and Album) that the lives of Vanessa and everyone who went had transcended, ended up being memorable for the concert itself as well as the unexpected special guest at said concert. (Bonus points for Special Guest).
Who is Beyonce for the Renaissance World Tour (Sp. Guest: Blue Ivy).
Dating is hard. Making profiles is harder. But it's on this platform that Vanessa has been using to re-enter the dating scene (with a hot pic to reel people in).
What is Hinge
It’s this American female basketball player, regarded by many as the best basketball player of their generation on the court, but equally as important, a basketball player making strides in tackling racial bias in marketing for female athletes off the court, and most importantly, born a 1996 August Leo, who is widely considered one of the greatest WNBA players of all time.
Who is A’ja Wilson.
It’s this person, best known as the award-winning manager for the Managerial Logistics of Management at McManagement, who has revolutionized work culture in the 21st century.
Who is Corporate Erin.
It was this sport, among many, that dominated Vanessa’s recreational time as a child and adult.
What is Soccer (13 years; 2006-2017, 2020-2021).
This artist, first chastised and ridiculed via social media for their dancing, and then revered and critically acclaimed for it, only after learning how to dance professionally and attempting to deflect negative allegations, should get more respect on their name, given their contribution to the community.
Who is Dua Lipa.
Everyone wants a quality partner and most know the qualities that are most important for them to be present in a partner. And these are the qualities that Vanessa looks for in a partner.
What is curiosity, playfulness and compatible communication styles
This sport, a scaled-down variant of association football, played with a smaller and heavier ball and usually played indoors on a hardcourt surface, is played primarily amateur or recreational worldwide, but is most popular in South America where there are many professional teams.
What is Futsal.
It’s due to this iconic figure, known for her unkempt wig and messy red lip who coined the phrase ‘all the caucasians to the back . . . IMMEDIATELY 👏🏾’ that transforms the social climate for all black people in public spaces.
Who is Joanne the Scammer.
The housing crisis is real. Vanessa hasn't always lived in the west end square, but it was in this apartment where she lived in a studio, closest to second beach. (Bonus points for the buzzer number).
What is 304-1877 Haro St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1H3 (Buzzer 106)
This singer, songwriter and actress, operating within the pop, dance and R&B genres, who first gained prominence on the Disney Channel, with a career spanning from 2008 to present day and seven studio albums under their belt, is nothing all that and a bag of chips in this house (read: basic).
Who is Sabrina Carpenter.
Getting to know people can be hard. But this game specifically, is a way Vanessa like to get to know everyone; friend and potential partners alike.
What is We're Not Really Strangers.
While Heated Rivalry’s HUDCON is this year’s forward facing representation for gay queer sports media, they were able to run because of this queer femme duo who, in the 2002 Winter Olypmics, started their own heated rivalry journey which culminated to their marriage, family developments and pouring back into the sports community via coaching.
Who is Julie Chu (American) and Caroline Ouellette (Canadian).
FINISH THE PHRASE: "You see how I do my make for to work? Very Demure. Very Mindful." (Bonus points for the name of the content creator).
What is "I don't come to work with a green cut crease." By Jools Lebron.
What is Polysamé.
This singer and songwriter, with both pop and rock offerings, most notably having six studio albums and three solo albums among many other collaborations with many artist within a career spanning from 2004 to present, is also recognized off stage for their political views and the public manifestation of that, most specifically during the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 and overall throughout their perspective captured in interviews, causing them to be colloquially adopted by black people.
Who is Hayley Williams (Paramore)
So you've secured a match and now it's time to meet irl! If you were Vanessa, you would choose one of these as a date option (three options total, only one needed to secure points).
What is check out a local event or arcade, listening to live music at a lounge, or salsa dancing/lessons.