Disney Sidekicks
This snowman loves warm hugs and somehow hasn't melted despite the global warming we're feeling in SoCal.
Who is Olaf?
The official scent of a Santa Ana classroom is a fresh one of these markers being used on a whiteboard.
What is an Expo Marker?
This five-letter Spanish word is the go-to for "love" in every song playing on the radio in DTSA.
What is Amor?
You can’t have a proper taco plate without a side of these—usually "refritos" and topped with a little cheese.
What are Beans (Frijoles)?
They don't give much shade, but these tall, skinny trees are the international symbol of Southern California.
What are Palm Trees?
He’s Yzma’s right-hand man who can talk to squirrels and makes a mean spinach puff.
Who is Kronk?
In 2026, this portable computer is basically glued to your hands for everything from Canvas to gaming during a lecture.
What is a Chromebook (or Laptop)?
Slang for a person you have feelings for, but haven't actually asked out yet—it rhymes with "brush."
What is a Crush?
This corn-on-the-cob street food is slathered in mayo, cotija cheese, lime, and chili powder.
What is Elote?
These cone-bearing trees are what you see all over Big Bear and are basically the "official" smell of the holidays.
What are Pine Trees?
This "satyr" trained Hercules and is still waiting for his student to get his face on a Grecian urn.
Who is Phil (Philoctetes)?
This classic tool is the only way to get your papers to fit into those 3-ring binders without them falling out.
What is a Three-Hole Punch?
This "P" word describes a relationship that is strictly friendship, with no romance involved (The "Friendzone" Tier).
What is Platonic?
These "sweet" yellow plantains are fried until they’re caramelized and are a staple of Caribbean and Central American sides.
What are Maduros?
This tree is famous for its long, drooping branches that look like it’s "crying" toward the ground
What is a Weeping Willow?
These three fairies from Sleeping Beauty spent 16 years arguing over whether a dress should be pink or blue.
Who are Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather?
Used in Geometry, this semi-circle tool is essential for measuring angles—unless you’re just using it as a ruler.
What is a Protractor?
This word describes a short-lived, intense passion for someone—basically a "crush" that burns out in a week.
What is Infatuation?
A staple of Korean BBQ, this fermented cabbage side dish is spicy, sour, and full of probiotics.
What is Kimchi?
Found in Northern California, these are the tallest living things on Earth—some are over 2,000 years old!
What are Redwoods (or Sequoias)?
In Treasure Planet, this chaotic robot is literally missing his memory "circuit" when we first meet him.
Who is B.E.N. (Bio-Electronic Navigator)?
This machine is for grading your multiple-choice test that you filled in with a number 2 pencil.
What is a Scantron Machine?
Derived from Greek, this term refers to a purely selfless, unconditional love for all of humanity.
What is Agape?
This fancy-sounding French dish is actually just a vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, and peppers
What is Ratatouille?
In Santa Ana, these trees turn everything purple in the spring with their beautiful (but very sticky) falling petals
What are Jacaranda Trees?