The Many Names of Matt
Matt’s a cappella group gave him this beefy nickname because it helped them remember how to pronounce his last name.
Filet
While his ELO of 1150 pales in comparison to Grandmasters, Matt’s biggest blunder was the unhealthy amount of time he dedicated to this addicting game during COVID.
Chess
Job: __________
Location: State College
Academic Adviser
A fabric case filled with material, used for sleeping on
MATTress
Matt and Amanda considered making their wedding hashtag #stormthealtar, because they're getting married on the same day as this infamous political event.
The Capitol Riot (1/6/21)
A conclusion founded on incomplete information; also, the original name of Matt’s YouTube channel.
Conjecture
The only video game where Matt has placed high enough in tournaments to win actual prizes. He also ran a tournament for this game at Penn State.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64
Job: 5th Grade Science Teacher
Location: __________
San Antonio, Texas
Arranging or putting into a configuration
forMATTing
If Amanda were to add Matt’s last name to hers via hyphenation, how would you pronounce her new, full last name?
Muh-shay Min-yone-ya
“Matthew” comes from the name Mattityahu, meaning Gift of God in this language.
Hebrew
Matt became interested in this discipline when he started to notice the same handful of fonts being used everywhere he looked.
Typography
Job: High School Student
Location: __________
Wayne, PA
(or Radnor or KoP)
Dull and flat; without a shine
MATTe
Matt proposed to Amanda at Penn State’s Arboretum, on this milestone in their relationship.
5-year Anniversary
DAILY DOUBLE
How much will you wager?
Matt’s parents pronounce their last name differently than he does! Matt uses the original Italian pronunciation Mignogna, while his parents use this anglicized (and arbitrary) pronunciation.
This artistic discipline fascinated Matt when he learned that you get entirely different results from combining light vs combining physical pigments.
Color Theory
Job: Instructional Designer
Location: __________
Manayunk, Philadelphia
A small amount of something
sMATTering
After matching with Matt on Tinder, Amanda ghosted him for one month. In her defense, she was busy welcoming this new family member to the world.
Preston Vallimont / Nephew
What family member does Matt get his last name from?
Hint: It’s not his dad, or anyone he is related to.
Matt’s dad's step-father: Woody Mignogna
(Step-Grandpa?)
The "drive" and "recovery" are the main components of each motion in this workout regimen, which Matt surprisingly performs on land.
Rowing
Job: __________
Location: Willow Grove
Digital Accessibility Coordinator
Molecules formed by atoms consisting of antiprotons, antineutrons, and positrons
antiMATTer
DAILY DOUBLE
How much will you wager?
Amanda wore this traditional Irish ring with its heart facing out until 12/6/16, when Matt flipped it to symbolize the beginning of their relationship.