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Movies & Pop. Culture
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One might make a sarcastic allusion to this famous German physicist when mocking someone's bad idea or decision.
Who is Einstein.
100
Whenever an underdog triumphs, people tend to compare it to this Biblical story.
What is David and Goliath
100
This snake in the grass was famous for her Monstrously bad hair days.
Who is Medusa.
100
I say "bah humbug" to Christmas being over!
What is A Christmas Carol
100
I have to run to the bathroom, but don't worry: "I'll be back."
What is Terminator
200
The image below draws an allusion to this famous American character created in the early 20th century to spur patriotism and belief in the American government.
Who is Uncle Sam
200
This wrestling faction, led by Ric Flair, ruled the professional wrestling scene in the 1980s and 90s.
Who are The Four Horsemen.
200
This powerful warrior's body part is oftentimes used to describe someones one are of weakness or vulnerability.
Who is Achilles.
200
If Hogwarts requires students to wear school uniforms, then I don't see why we don't do the same here in Bentonville.
What is Harry Potter
200
"You can't sit with us!!!"
What is Mean Girls
300
Explain this Allusion:
The reason we're in detention is because Jack turned into Benedict Arnold and told Mrs. Stuart about our cheat sheet for the test.
Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
300
When the volcano erupted, the nearby forest was swallowed up in dust and ash, like this famous seaman from the Old Testament.
Who is Jonah
300
This X-Man shares his name with this famous monster of Greek Mythology.
Who is Cyclops
300
When Mr. Hoover asks for chaperones for the school dances, I NEVER volunteer as tribute.
What is The Hunger Games
300
Whenever I have to speak in front of a crowd I never know what to do with my hands, much like this speedy character played by Will Ferrell.
Who is Ricky Bobby
400
Some vertically challenged men who feel the need to constantly prove their mettle against others are said to have this complex, named after this historically short and aggressive general.
Who is Napolean Bonaparte'
400
It takes a strong person to turn the other cheek when being slammed with verbal abuse.
What is the Sermon on the Mount/Jesus
400
Some might say that it would take an effort, reminiscent of this well-known demigod, to turn the Arkansas Razorbacks' football program into a national championship contender by next season.
Who is Hercules (Herculean effort)
400
When I try to do basic math my wife always says, You know nothing, Bryant Snow."
What is Game of Thrones
400
Taylor Swift's 2008 song, "Love Story," draws many allusions to this famous Shakespeare drama.
What is Romeo and Juliet.
500
Elon Musk, the founder of The Boring Company and SpaceX, is most famous his car company, which shares its name with this electricity innovator.
Who is Tesla.
500
The title of O.Henry's short story, "The Gift of The Magi," is a direct reference to this intelligent trio.
Who are the three wise men.
500
When I had to travel alone from Europe back home, it felt like the journey would never end. I'm sure a certain famous soldier from Greek myth felt the same way during his 20-year journey home.
Who is Odysseus.
500
These song lyrics make an allusion to this famous, yet spooky, Holiday tale:
"And when I float out into the ether,
into the everlasting arms,
I hope they don't hear Marley's chains they forged in life."
What is A Christmas Carol.
500
This image makes an allusion to this recent Netflix hit.
What is Birdbox