Video Games
Kratos, sometimes also called "The Ghost of Sparta," is the main character in which franchise?
What is God of War?
Big Bang Theory character Sheldon Cooper likes to celebrate victories over his peers and enemies alike with this exclamation.
What is "bazinga?"
Hey, Jack's pretty good at identifying transmission problems and even knows the difference between a spark plug and a glow plug! He might be a good fit for this trade.
What is an automotive mechanic?
May 8th, 1945 marked the end of this conflict with Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allied forces.
What is World War II?
Wow, Tennessee really takes streaming security seriously! They've made it illegal to share this, so you'll have to tell your parents and significant other to sign up for their own accounts to binge-watch Stranger Things.
What is your Netflix password?
Just a Lombax and his robotic best friend gallivanting around the galaxy in this series!
What is Ratchet & Clank?
Members of this noble Westerosi house in Game of Thrones are known for often citing this motto: "Winter is coming."
What is House Stark?
That's nothing! Why, just last week Jack managed to take a burst pipe from my basement and fix it with nothing but scrap metal and a kitchen torch! He might have a future in this trade.
What is welding?
On July 14th, 1789 a mob of starving Parisians stormed the Bastille fortress and showed Marie Antoinette exactly what they thought of her "let them eat cake" remark, which started this major event.
What is the French Revolution?
While many would consider this an act of kindness, sending this to someone who doesn't know it's coming can actually cost you a $500 fine in Louisiana!
What is food?
This series is the longest-running in gaming history with 14 games released over 51 years! This golden oldie follows settlers during their journey out west.
What is The Oregon Trail?
Fox Mulder from The X Files is known for saying this, especially when his and Scully's work leads to more questions than answers!
What is "the truth is out there?"
Speaking of pipes, Jack came over to my place a couple weeks ago to replace a faulty wax ring in my porcelain throne. Do you think maybe he could have a shot in this trade?
What is plumbing?
On June 15, 1215 King John signed (under immense political pressure) this document guaranteeing protection of church rights, the right to not be wrongfully imprisoned, access to swift and impartial justice, and a limit on feudal payments to the Crown.
What is the Magna Carta?
While this would be considered desecration of a corpse in most states, Idaho has banned this practice by name!
What is cannibalism?
This children's franchise from Sucker Punch could be accused of encouraging delinquency, but playing as a thief who steals from other thieves with his friends is good clean fun!
What is Sly Cooper?
Frequently thrown into situations that are morally grey at best, this character that was best portrayed on television by Henry Cavill said about one such situation: "If I have to choose between one evil and another, then I prefer not to choose at all."
Who is Geralt of Rivia/The Witcher?
Is he afraid of heights? We're looking for someone who's comfortable on tall structures even in high winds or other sketchy weather, preferably with some experience as an electrician to work on these colossal structures.
What are wind turbines?
On May 28th of 1937, this "people's car" brand was created in Germany during the early days of the Third Reich's power in an attempt to give Germans an affordable motor vehicle option. Unfortunately, this was accomplished via forced labor from both Jews and other labor camp detainees.
What is Volkswagen?
Wait until you're at home to whisper anything in the ear of someone doing this in Alaska - not only is it illegal, but you could scare their quarry off!
What is moose hunting?
Whether you're playing as a father looking for his adopted daughter or a guy trapped inside his own apartment, this horror franchise will keep you awake at night.
What is Silent Hill?
This inept TV boss known for crossing boundaries and being an HR nightmare in general once said, "I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."
Who is Michael Scott?
He even showed skill in this line of work - his keen eye for details and fascination with anatomy helped him spot my ruptured appendix even when the tech doing the imaging missed it!
What is ultrasonography?
On this day in 2006, this legendary baseball player hit his 715th home run, surpassing Babe Ruth in the annals of home run greatness. He ultimately retired with 762!
Who is Barry Bonds?
How many times did this happen before Oregon made a law that declared it illegal?! You'd think this would be one of the worst places to go hunting anyway.
What is a cemetery?