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Lauren’s comfort show after a long day.
Modern Family
At Costco, a price ending in .97 usually signals this type of deal that won’t be restocked.
What is a clearance item?
True friends of Lauren know that you can never go wrong getting her this drink in the morning.
What is Black Coffee (Americano)?
This unofficial “newsletter” from the company highlights seasonal products and quirky descriptions, often becoming a cult read among shoppers.
What is the Fearless Flyer?
This lion, voiced by Ben Stiller, is the self-proclaimed “King of New York.”
Who is Alex?
This forensic anthropologist, played by Emily Deschanel, works at the Jeffersonian Institute solving crimes from human remains.
Who is Temperance Brennan?
This small symbol in the top corner of a price tag, nicknamed the “star of death,” means the item won’t be reordered.
What is an asterisk (*)?
While she lived all over, this town is where Lauren claims as her hometown
What is Reno, Nevada?
This famously inexpensive wine brand sold at Trader Joe’s is widely known by a nickname referencing its original price point.
What is “Two Buck Chuck”
Before their shipwreck detour, the animals escape from this New York zoo where they were raised in captivity.
What is the Central Park Zoo?
This company is considered Jay Prichett’s greatest adversary.
Closets, Closets, Closets, Closets
Unlike most grocery stores, Costco strategically places this staple item at the very back to encourage impulse buying along the way.
What is milk?
This sport was played by Lauren, gaining her multiple scholarships all of the world.
What is Lacrosse?
Trader Joe’s employees are known for wearing this type of themed shirt, which reflects the company’s laid-back, nautical branding.
What are Hawaiian shirts?
This phrase was a clever way to slip in a curse word for a children’s movie
Oh Sugar Honey Iced Tea!
This “squint” at the Jeffersonian who specialized in entomology and conspiracy theories was later revealed to be involved in the Gormogon serial killer storyline.
Who is Zack Addy?
This long-time Costco food court item was quietly replaced in some locations with a chocolate chunk cookie, sparking fan outrage.
What is the churro?
Lauren’s last name hails from this region that no longer exists.
What is Prussia?
This frozen entrée—often considered a “cult favorite”—is one of Trader Joe’s best-selling items and is frequently compared to restaurant-quality takeout.
What is Mandarin Orange Chicken?
This character shared the name with Lauren’s previous car.
Who is Marty?
The first anime that Lauren watched to completion
Death Note
When a Costco executive suggested raising the price of the $1.50 hot dog combo, this co-founder reportedly replied, “If you raise the price, I will kill you.”
Who is Jim Sinegal?
This drink is what her and her current husband bonded over when they first met.
What is a pitcher of Guinness?
Unlike most grocery chains, Trader Joe’s primarily operates under this corporate ownership structure tied to the Albrecht family.
What is Aldi Nord ownership?
Gloria gains the affection from this character for being chunky.
Moto Moto (so nice gotta say it twice)