pop culture
This semi-aquatic egg laying mammal is one of the most loved cartoon pets of the 21st century, despite the fact that he doesn't do much.
Who is Perry the Platypus?
This rhyming service can be called after going to the bars or a party, but don't expect it to be quick!
What is the Gopher Chauffeur?
This green-colored fowl can teach you over 40 languages, including fictional ones like Klingon or High Valyrian.
Who is Duo the Owl?
This city in the country of Turkey has a (very catchy) song named after it. Bonus points to whoever sings it first!
This early 2010’s collectible rubber bracelets that formed into shapes (typically animals) became such a cultural phenomenon that national news outlets reported the toys being banned in school districts.
What are Silly Bandz?
She's a pop sensation who got her driver's license at the same time as being platinum certified.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
Goldy the Gopher, as he is called erroneously, is actually this type of rodent.
What is a thirteen lined ground squirrel?
This NBC series starring Kristen Bell and Ted Danson ran for 4 seasons before saying au revoir, and see ya in another life!
What is The Good Place?
Each year, the US President does this to a turkey prior to Thanksgiving.
This celebrity/socialite admitted that her early 2000s catchphrase—“that’s hot”—was a favorite of her sister Nicky’s, but she ran with it and eventually trademarked it.
Who is Paris Hilton?
Frank Sinatra originally had claim to this copaganda movie set around the holidays.
What is Die Hard?
There are these many colleges at the University of Minnesota. Bonus points if you can name them all!
What is 9?
This trilogy of animated movies also features one of the most famous martial artists- although he only has a few lines.
If a female turkey is a hen, then a male turkey is this.
What is a tom/gobbler?
"With a taste of a poison paradise," this 2003 hit song was originally written with Janet Jackson, not Britney Spears, in mind.
What is Toxic?
This beloved and feared mascot "broke the internet" just like Kim K. did in 2014
What is Gritty?
One of the following is not a major offered at the University of Minnesota: Soil Science, Physical Activity and Health Promotion, Music Therapy
What is Soil Science?
This school, known for its architecture program, also has an infamous (and potentially embarrassing) O-week tradition.
What is Rice University?
This college is the only one to feature a turkey mascot, who has been formally recognized as "the supreme leader and god of all turkeys" by the US government.
What is Virginia Polytechnic Institute?
The first Marvel movie released in the 2000s may not have gone on to be their best franchise, but it does boast restarting the comic book and superhero genre.
What is X-Men?
She's got a Blank Space and a Blank Space and a Blank Space.... and another Blank Space for this number of ex's and Lovers.
Who is Taylor Swift and her 14 exes + Travis Kelce?
UMN alum can be found anywhere and everywhere. This notable politician was the US Vice President from 1965-1969 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).
Who is Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr.?
This large rodent is in the genus Hydrochoerus and has an anime about it, apparently.
What is a capybara?
All turkeys have this distinctive red feature on their neck.
What is a wattle?
This Chinese Zodiac of 2003 might not land with any of us-being born in 2001 or 2002- but in today's vernacular is the greatest.
What is Goat?