Know the Intro
Play Song #1
What is "SICKO MODE" by Travis Scott?
Tom Hardy plays this antihero, named after a snake-produced liquid.
Who is VeNOM?
There are only two things certain in life. Death, and this method of government income generation.
What are Taxes?
If you've had Mr. Carlson more than once, please raise your hand for 200 loyalty points.
You da best.
Everyone knows Globey, but this is the name of Mr. Carlson's 2nd phone consuming character.
Who is "Pam the Ram"?
This is what HR stands for (in business). If you don't know this, Mr. Carlson will feel violated.
What is Human Relations?
Play Song #2
What is "Runaway" by Kanye West?
Mrs. Mullen is a big fan of these small humanoid objects that are commonly found in gardens.
What is a gNOMe?
This is the action or process of keeping financial records or... accounts.
What is Accounting?
I'm pretty sure if Jordan Love walked in the room he'd cry tears of joy and then faint.
Who is Adam?
This synthetic food dye is used to give foods and beverages a bright red color.
What is "Red 40" (or Allura Red AC)?
This athletic wear company has long been accused of using sweatshop labor with unsafe conditions and child workers in overseas factories.
What is Nike?
Play Song #3
What is "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder?
This is the scientific study of matter and pheNOMena in the universe, especially in outer space.
What is AstroNOMy?
With a net worth of approximately $500 BILLION dollars, he is currently the richest man in the world.
Who is Elon Musk?
She likes using my room as a storage facility for bibles and refrigerated food.
Who is Hanna?
The chemical symbol for this element comes from its Latin name, Aurum
What is Gold?
Whistleblowers claimed they were ignored or punished for raising safety concerns about this company's 737 Max airplane.
What is Boeing?
Play Song #4
What is "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean?
A person with no fixed residence.
What is a NOMad?
The action or process of turning illegally earned money into "clean" cash is called this.
What is Money Laundering?
When he's not breaking glass in my classroom or insulting Mr. McCoy, he's a pretty stand up guy.
Who is Filly?
Mr. Carlson was devastated to hear that this celebrity crush of his was getting married to Tom Cruise (potentially in space). BUT THEN THEY CALLED IT OFF.
Who is Ana De Armas?
In 2018, employees of this bank were pressured to create fake customer accounts to meet unrealistic sales quotas. Those that whistleblew were fired.
What is Wells Fargo? ($3 Billion Settlement)
Play Song #5
What is "Careless Whisper" by George Michael
A mathematical expression consisting of indeterminates (also called variables) and coefficients.
What is a PolyNOMial?
DAILY DOUBLE
During the finance unit, Mr. Carlson EMPHASIZED that this was the most important thing he would ever teach you. Please explain it for the class.
These two are OG members of Mr. Carlson's one and only advisory group and as a result deserve everyone's respect and admiration. (500 points per person)
Who are Jaylean and Charles?
This word describes someone who starts and runs their own business, taking on financial risks to do so.
What is an entrepreneur?
Despite his claims, former President Bill Clinton definitely had an affair with this woman.
Who is Monica Lewinsky?