Viral Internet & Canadian Sports
The early 2020 quarantine obsession where millions of bored people whipped instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into a foam over milk.
What is Dalgona Coffee (or Whipped Coffee)?
This popular series centers on Belly trapped in a multi-season love triangle between brothers Conrad and Jeremiah.
What is The Summer I Turned Pretty?
The essential plastic footwear mandatory for entering communal residence hall showers.
What are shower shoes / shower slides/shower slippers?
The iconic, clothing-optional beach located down a brutal staircase of nearly 500 steps at the edge of campus.
What is the 5-Second Rule?
"You don't know you're beautiful, that's what..."
"...makes you beautiful!"
This three-pronged spinning plastic toy became an absolute schoolyard obsession in 2017, prompting nationwide bans in elementary and middle schools.
What is a Fidget Spinner?
Directed by Curry Barker, this viral horror sensation centers on Bear breaking a supernatural "One Wish Willow" toy to make his crush fall for him—with terrifyingly unhinged consequences.
What is Obsession?
The late-night microwave incident that accidentally alerts your entire floor to your burnt mac & cheese.
What is setting off the smoke detector?
The legendary AMS Nest bakery famous for its oversized "Marbelous" cookies and long daily lines.
What is Blue Chip Cafe (Blue Chip Cookies)?
"It's going down, I'm yelling timber! You better move..."
"...you better dance!"
This 2020 social-deduction video game took over Discord and Twitch during lockdown, introducing terms like "sus" and "Impostor" into everyday internet slang.
What is Among Us?
Kate Bush’s 1985 song "Running Up That Hill" broke streaming records and skyrocketed back to the top of the charts after serving as Max's lifeline in Season 4 of this sci-fi hit.
What is Stranger Things?
The formal agreement your RA makes you and your roommate fill out in week one to prevent fights over guests and sleep schedules.
What is a Roommate Agreement / Contract?
UBC's signature spring tradition where student teams swim, sprint, bike, and scale a giant 12-foot wooden structure.
What is Storm the Wall?
"When I met you in the summer, to my heartbeat's sound..."
"...we fell in love, as the leaves turned brown"
After an electrifying postseason run that captivated the nation, the Toronto Blue Jays came within a hair of ultimate glory, pushing the series to a heartbreaking Game 7 before falling just short in the 2025 World Series to this team.
Who are the Los Angeles Dodgers?
The chaotic kitchen staff in the hit drama, "The Bear" constantly repeat this two-word phrase to show respect to one another on the line.
What is "Yes, Chef"?
The universal term for the inevitable cold or fatigue that sweeps through a hall during the first month.
What is the "Freshman/Frat Flu"?
The picturesque campus spot overlooking the ocean and mountains that doubles as the ultimate sunset photo venue.
What is the Rose Garden?
"That's the way everyday goes, every time we have no control..."
"...if the sky is pink and white"
In November 2022, this Bayern Munich superstar made history by scoring the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal, hitting the net just 68 seconds into their match against Croatia.
Who is Alphonso Davies?
Steve Lacy’s viral synth-pop track "Oh Yeah?" skyrocketed up the charts after playing over the end credits of this 2026 superhero blockbuster.
What is Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
The mythical rule claiming dropped food remains safe if retrieved within a specific timeframe.
What is the 5-Second Rule?
The iconic red concrete letter on Main Mall that engineering students repaint constantly—and rival faculties keep pranking.
What is the Engineering Cairn (E)?
"So Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as she's walking on by..."
"...my soul slides away, but don't look back in anger, I heard you say"