Hairy Fruit Revolution
December 13th
Beest Freends
Flightless Birds
Decks and other D Words
100

If a kiwi and a peach had a love child, it would be this hairy stone fruit with a pit in the middle.

What is a nectarine?

100

December 13th is famous for being this iconic friend’s birthday. (Hint: You’re probably sitting uncomfortably close to them right now.)

Who is Laura?

100

Where did Yvonne work when she created a tool which increased her workplace's mystery shopper scores by 4% and which is now used at every location across Canada?

What is Ciniplex?
100

This flightless bird from New Zealand is proof that evolution sometimes just gives up.

What is a kiwi?


100

This D-word describes what you might call the gnarly, icy slope you’d definitely fall down after three too many beers skiing.

What is a downhill?

200

This hairy fruit, named after a bird, packs more Vitamin C than an orange. Bonus points if you’ve ever eaten the skin.

What is a Kiwi?

200

This pop megastar shares a birthday with our special guest. While most of us were born in a hospital, she was born ready and has recently taken over Vancouver.

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

What is Yvonne's favourite reason she broke up with a guy? Bonus* where was he from?

What is an email address? BONUS* Whangarei NZ

200

The largest flightless bird in the world, it can run up to 45 mph and could probably fight you and win.

What is an ostrich?

200

This D-word is a type of weather condition definitely common during winter, when clouds drop down and cover the town in fog, making you wonder if the mountain is actually still there.

What is drizzle?

300

What fruit is technically a berry but has the outer texture of a small, fuzzy pet?

A kiwi...duh

300

On December 13, 1577, this English explorer began his circumnavigation of the globe. Bonus points if you know what he named his ship (hint: it’s not “Uber”).

Who is Sir Francis Drake? BONUS: The Pelican and/or the Golden Hind 


300

What Charlotte's favourite veggie to watch Lozz try and cut and eat in a German bar?

What is a gherkin/pickle?

300

Not to be outdone, this tuxedo-wearing flightless bird slides across ice better than you at your cousin’s wedding reception.

What is a penguin?


300

This D-word is a type of insulation you’ll definitely need if you plan to survive Canadian winters without turning into a human ice cube.

What is down?

400

Kiwis may be hairy, but they aren’t alone. Name this hairy, brown nut that works overtime in desserts and makes you think of vacation.

What is a coconut?

400

December 13th, 2003: A very bad day for this mustachioed dictator found hiding in a spider hole.

Who is Saddam Hussein?


400

How does Megan Corrigan want to die? 

What is at sea, drifting away like Rose from Titanic and reincarnated like Tom Hanks with a volleyball

400

This extinct flightless bird from Mauritius is so famous for being slow and awkward, its name became synonymous with “irrelevant.” Harsh!

What is a dodo?

400

In New Zealand, this D-word refers to a savoury pie filled with anything from minced meat to steak and cheese—a definite snack you grab after a long day on the farm or during your lunch break.

What is a delicacy? 

500

Hairiest of them all, this mysterious relative of the potato is said to grow in parts of Asia and is famous for being slippery, starchy, and an absolute menace to peel.

What is a taro root?

500

On December 13, 1939, this country declared war on Finland, ensuring a very chilly reception for everyone involved. (Hint: it's not Santa’s home.)

What is Canada?
500

What did Steph sell on the streets?

What are hot buns?

500

This continent is home to some impressive flightless birds, like the rhea, who run faster than you on leg day.

What is South America?

500

In New Zealand, this D-word refers to the local corner store where you can grab anything from milk to a classic Kiwiburger. It's the place that definitely gets a visit at least once a day, especially if you’re out of snacks.

What is a dairy?