(Desi) Food 4 Thought
This dessert’s name means “rose berry,” though neither ingredient is present. It's fried until golden, then soaked in cardamom-infused syrup.
What is gulab jamun?
This Italian luxury sports car brand uses a prancing horse as its logo.
What is Ferrari?
Italy shares its longest land border with this European country to the north.
What is Switzerland?
This Tamil slang word, often used affectionately, means "dude" or "bro." Rajinikanth fans know it well.
What is “macha”?
Before making her Broadway-to-Hollywood return in a reimagined Oz, this Grammy-winning vocalist was already known for record-breaking pop hits and whistle tones that drew comparisons to Mariah Carey.
Who is Ariana Grande?
Popular in South Indian temples and festivals, this jaggery-sweetened offering is made from moong dal or rava, slow-roasted with ghee.
What is kesari/kesari bath?
Once called the “people’s car,” this Volkswagen model became the longest-running car design in history.
What is the Beetle?
This early 20th-century Italian political leader founded the National Fascist Party and ruled as Il Duce.
Who is Benito Mussolini?
Gen Z use this word to means 'yes', 'Ok' or 'absolutely'. It can be used as an affirmative statement, when you agree with something, or when there is good news.
What is bet?
This rapper’s elaborate album rollouts include a theme park, a Fortnite concert, and coded Nike drops—but he also faced a tragic crowd-control controversy in 2021.
Who is Travis Scott?
This royal rice dish, rich in saffron, fried onions, and marinated meat, gained popularity under the Nizams and is now considered a culinary symbol of this Deccan city.
What is Hyderabad / Telangana?
This American muscle car, first released in 1964, shares its name with a horse breed.
What is the Ford Mustang?
The Dolomites are primarily located in this northern Italian region, known for its bilingual Italian and German-speaking population.
What is Trentino-Alto Adige / Südtirol?
Gen Xers might’ve ended an argument in the '90s with this five-word shutdown, often delivered with a sassy hand gesture.
What is “Talk to the hand”?
Kevin Malone famously spills a large pot of this food in The Office.
What is chili?
This sweet, made from khoya and saffron and shaped like flattened discs, is a festive favorite in Mathura and Vrindavan, where it's offered to Lord Krishna.
What is Uttar Pradesh?
The Toyota Prius is best known for pioneering this kind of dual powertrain technology.
What is a hybrid engine?
The historic center of Sorrento is surrounded by these ancient walls built by this Mediterranean civilization.
What are the Greek walls? (or Greeks)
If your crush keeps texting but won’t commit, you’re probably in one of these — short for a relationship with no status, labels, or future.
What is a “situationship”?
First gaining recognition as a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance, this Canadian singer-songwriter rose to global charts with introspective lyrics and fluid choreography, especially with her 2023 breakout single.
Who is Tate McRae?
A go-to vegetarian snack today that originally traveled from Central Asia and Persia with traders and conquerors.
Known for rugged vehicles like the Defender, this brand originated in the U.K. after WWII, inspired by surplus Jeep parts.
What is Land Rover?
These fresh, egg-based pasta ribbons, often served with Bolognese sauce, are a staple of Bologna’s cuisine.
What is tagliatelle?
What Malayali youngsters would call a handsome guy in the 90s
What is "chethu payyan"?
This Letterboxd-favorite director is known for pastel framing, daddy issues, and being the subject of every "film major’s personality" meme — but Asteroid City finally made his fans question him.
Who is Wes Anderson?