YMCA BRAIN BOOSTER
Also known as a congregation of individuals in proximity, this group was responsible for the famous 1978 song about the place we dedicate ourselves to.
Who is the Village People?
In 2009, this singer told us she was "p-p-poker faced" in a hit that helped launch her as a global superstar.
What is "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga?
This term is known to describe someone's charismatic charm, with natural confidence and smoothness.
What is "Rizz"?
From 1961 - 2016 this team played for San Diego, winning the AFL Championship in 1963, the only league championship in this team's history. In 2017 This team relocated to Los Angeles.
Who are "the Chargers"?
The name of this tart side dish comes from the Algonquian word "ibimi", meaning "bitter berry."
What are "Cranberries"?
This youth leader is known for their love of skits, their stability at site across decades, and having coached the children of one our training and development team members.
Who is Coach Russell?
This 2004 Usher hit featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris spent 12 weeks at No. 1 and had everyone shouting it's one-word title in clubs.
What is "Yeah!"?
This phrase is a combination of numbers that followed a trend on Tik Tok referring to a basketball edit connected to LaMelo Ball, being that phrase in feet followed by inches.
What is "6,7"?
This aircraft carrier-turned-museum docked along the Embarcadero lets visitors explore more than 60 exhibits.
What is the USS Midway Museum?
The domesticated version of this animal was first raised by Indigenous peoples in what is now Central Mexico, long before being proposed by Benjamin Franklin as America's national symbol.
What is a "Turkey"?
A psychological theory that suggests people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to higher level ones.
What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
This 2012 Korean single became the first YouTube video to hit 1 billion views thanks to its interesting dance choreography.
What is "Gangnam Style"? (By Psy)
A category of Meme exaggerating the language of a country located in southern Europe. Often describing animals morphed with unrealistic characteristics, like a shark with four legs and sneakers or a gorilla inside of a banana.
What is "Italian Brainrot"?
San Diego hosts this giant international event each summer, drawing fans from around the world to revel in pop culture phenomenon, and appreciate the artistic collections and interpretations of all who attend.
What is Comic-Con International?
First officially proclaimed in 1863 during a time of national fracture, this observance was promoted for decades claiming it would unify the nation through a shared autumn ritual.
What is "Thanksgiving"?
Whenever you need to foster team Well-Being on a Wednesday or to read about acknowledgements that would make you Feel Good on a Friday, you can always count on this Direct Communicator.
Who is Laura Merritt, Association Senior Communications Director.
In 2011, this powerhouse duet between Lady Gaga and Beyonce had them plotting revenge in a motel-themed music video.
What is "Telephone"?
A place where strange, impossible, or "cursed" things happen. Often used as a joke to imply something is so weird it must be from this place.
What is "Ohio"?
Old-school locals remember when the Padres played at this location back before Petco Park existed.
What is "Qualcom Stadium"? (Jack Murphy Stadium also allowed)
This side dish became a staple after a 1955 Campbell's marketing campaign that popularized mixing a crunchy vegetable with a canned cream and a crispy vegetable topping.
What is "Green Bean Casserole"?
In 1891, YMCA instructor James Naismith invented this sport as an indoor winter activity for students in Springfield, Massachusetts.
What is Basketball?
This 2000 track by Baha Men became a cultural phenomenon-- even winning a Grammy, despite it's chorus asking a silly question.
What is "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
This slang term refers to overpraising or overhyping someone excessively, while its culinary objective is to coat food with a thin, shiny layer - usually sweet or syrupy.
What is "Glazing"?
Located on a stretch of beach this location is currently engaged in a 50-year lease with the Navy and has been teaching surf skills and coastal ecology since 1969.
What is YMCA Camp Surf?
Often filled with fruits, grains, and gourds on modern Thanksgiving tables, this symbol traces back to Greek Mythology, where it originally belonged to Amalthea, the goat who nursed Zeus.
What is a "Cornucopia"?