Two Word Rhymes
Sudden "Death"
Philosophy and The Good Place
Two Words, Four Syllables
Sports Joes
100

They precede "Fat Reducing Grilling Machine" in grills marketed by George Foreman

Lean Mean

100

During glacial times, a large lake occupied this region home to the lowest elevation in the United States

Death Valley

100

This branch of philosophy that begins with an "E" is central to Chidi’s teachings in "The Good Place," deals with questions of right and wrong and the nature of the good life.

Ethics

100

Good morning, in Spanish

Buenos Dias

100

He was MVP of Super Bowl III

Joe Namath

200

A name for an average & ordinary man is in this 2-word rhyme for an average & ordinary man

Joe Schmo

200

King Christian II of Denmark signed this for Torben Oxe, accused of sending poisoned cherries to His Majesty's mistress

Death Warrant

200

When Eleanor Shellstrop first wakes up in the afterlife, this reassuring phrase is printed on the waiting room wall: "Welcome! Everything is ______!"

Fine

200

Dating to the 16th century, this synonym for 13 is said to come from an old retail custom

Baker's Dozen

200

He was MVP of Super Bowl XXIV

Joe Montana

300

It's a hip way to say a convertible as mentioned in the opening salvo of "Bad & Boujee"

Drop Top

300

Cannibal Corpse & Morbid Angel are standout bands in this genre

Death Metal

300

The points system in "The Good Place" most closely resembles this "U" philosophical theory, which states that the best action is the one that maximizes happiness for the greatest number.

Utilitarianism

300

It's a quicker way to say runners on first, second & third

Bases Loaded

300

This young Celtics head coach underwent major scrutiny for his team's uneven performances in the 2023 NBA Playoffs

Joe Mazzulla

400

If two baby cats were to fall in love, you might say that they are...

Smitten Kittens

400

Evel Knievel's dangerous stunts and motorcycle jumps were often called this hyphenated phrase

Death-Defying

400

In both philosophy and "The Good Place," this French philosopher’s phrase—Latin for "I think, therefore I am"—is referenced as a foundation for understanding existence.

Rene Descartes

400

Our language spoken uncertainly, or the title track of a classic Marianne Faithfull album

Broken English

400

The Yankees retired his No. 5 in 1952

Joe DiMaggio

500

Magic phrase that's a Kurt Vonnegut book title and the name of a Disney Halloween classic film

Hocus Pocus

500

The end or destruction of something may be indicated by this symbolic ringing of a bell, like Macbeth hears right before his fight with Macduff

Death Knell

500

This was the full title of Chidi's job during his lifetime

Professor of Moral Philosophy

500

Smaller & lighter than a Conestoga wagon, it looked like it sailed across the plains, hence the name

Praire Schooner

500

This then-Washington quarterback endured a career-ending injury -- and one of the most gruesome injuries in NFL history -- when he broke his tibia and fibula when getting sack by Lawrence Taylor and Harry Carson vs. the Giants in 1985

Joe Theismann