Corporate Jargon
This phrase refers to the need to continue a conversation off of the Zoom call.
What is “let’s take this offline”
In the song, “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics, the lyrics are sometimes heard as “sweet dreams are made of cheese”. What are the correct lyrics?
What is “sweet dreams are made of this”
This gold-and-white vs. blue-and-black debate divided the internet in 2015.
What is the dress
In 2023, Ohio officers responded to a frantic 911 call about a "large wild cat" on the loose, only to arrive and find themselves face-to-face with an angry, escaped domestic animal of this specific farm species.
What is a pig?
Gordon Ramsey places bread around someone’s head and calls them this?
What is “an idiot sandwich”
This corporate term refers to people affected by a project and therefore added to every email chain.
What are “stakeholders”
Taylor Swift was singing about “Starbucks lovers,” according to confused listeners of this song.
What is “Blank Space”
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this household item became the most sought after?
What is “toilet paper”
Claiming his reptilian friend loves bagels” this Florida man was arrested for illegally feeding what wildlife animal.
What is an alligator
Gordon Ramsey often yells this two-word phrase when food is severely overcooked?
What is “it’s raw!”
This phrase means “lets discuss this later”, while ensuring nobody is actually excited about it.
What is “let’s circle back”
In the song “We Built This City” by Starship, this lyric is sometimes heard as “we built this city on sausage rolls”. What is the correct lyric?
What is “we built this city on rock and roll”
People who survived the 1999 computer panic remember fears that this event would collapse banking and power systems at midnight.
What is “Y2K”
A police officer used his night stick to push this suspect off the road. The suspect then violently disarmed the officer and waddled off into the woods, causing dispatch to radio: "Suspect is now armed and attempting to flee."
What is a large snapping turtle
When contestants panic in the kitchen, Gordon may ask them to stop acting like this farm animal
What is “a chicken”
This corporate term means “we’re all working toward the same goal,” despite nobody knowing what the goal is
What is “alignment”
In Madonna’s song “Like a Prayer”, this lyric is commonly misheard as “life is a mustard tree”
What is “life is a mystery”
This 1990s toy craze had parents fighting in stores over stuffed animals with heart-shaped tags.
What are “beanie babies”
Don’t get caught wrestling one of these large mammals in South Africa or you will face jail time
What is a bear
Gordon Ramsey is famous for harshly critiquing food. When the food is so bad, who wouldn’t he serve the food to?
What is “his dog”
This phrase means you messed up but your manager wants to give you the chance to explain.
What is “opportunity for improvement”
In one of Elton John’s songs, a lyric is commonly misheard as “Hold me closer, Tony Danza”. What is the correct lyric?
What is “hold me closer, tiny dancer”
This 2023 object caused panic and memes after floating across the United States at high altitude.
What was the “Chinese Spy balloon”
In a specific US state, a bizarre animal protection law makes it illegal to sell or give away ducklings, baby chicks, or rabbits that have been subjected to this vibrant cosmetic alteration, unless you sell them in groups of six or more
What is Kentucky
Gordon Ramsey often asks contestants to “wake up!” during this service period?
What is “dinner service”