Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!!!
An Apple a Day...
Cringe Moments in Pop Culture
Mind Your Manners!!!
For Ryan Baksht (Vietnamese Culture)
100
This bear subspecies is the largest, getting up to 11 feet tall and weighing anywhere between 700 and 1,500 pounds! Their diets consist of mammals and fish, as they are overwhelmingly carnivores, unlike most bears. Which bear is this?
a. Kodiak Bear
b. Polar Bear
c. Grizzly Bear
B, the Polar Bear!
100
This tasty apple is known for its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and its floral notes. Made at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s by crossing two unknown varieties, it is a favorite in the U.S. and globally, and I'm fairly sure that you've had one before
Honeycrisp is the apple you were looking for!
100
Pop singer Katy Perry made Cringe History when she did this in 2025, and then cried, kissed the ground, and talked about the "highest high" that she felt after only 11 minutes out of the Earth's atmosphere. The world heavily cringed together, but what did she do?
Katy was aboard an all-female Space X flight into space that lasted all of 11 minutes but provided soooo much fuel for the internet!
100
This is the polite thing to say if you want to get someone's attention, if you need to by them, or if you would like them to repeat themselves. It was also a big hit for Gwen Stefani and No Doubt in 1995, when their song "_________ _____ Mister" became popular
Excuse Me!
100
The capital of Vietnam is known for its beautiful architecture, delicious street food vendors, and Hoan Kiem Lake, which holds the famous Temple of the Jade Mountain, among many other things. Which city is Vietnam's capital?
a. New Delhi
b. Hanoi
c. Jakarta
B, Hanoi!
200
Okay, now for a TRICK QUESTION!
Mwahahahaha...
Which famous classic movie character said "put 'em up, put 'em up" and "you're right! I am a coward! I haven't any courage at all! I even scare myself!" and "which one of you first? I'll fight you both together if you want. I'll fight you with one paw tied behind my back! I'll fight you standing on one foot! I'll fight you with my eyes closed!"
The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, of course!
200
Finish the saying: "An apple a day..."
...keeps the doctor away!"
(Kind of a creepy one, if you ask me)
200
In 2009, at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), a very very famous singer was receiving a Best Video of the Year award, and was making her acceptance speech, when rapper Kanye West came onstage with a microphone and stole her moment. He went on and on about how Beyonce should have won the award, creating one of pop culture's cringiest moments. Who was the singer he interrupted?
Taylor Swift!!!
200
Writer Judith Martin goes under this pen name when she answers letters sent to her from her readers, asking for her advice with questions of proper politeness in different situations. She goes by Miss _________
Manners, of course! Again, pay attention lol
200
This very popular sauce is a Vietnamese creation! David Tran moved to Los Angeles in 1980 from Vietnam and started the Huy Fong Foods company, which makes the sauce. He drew heavily from an old Thai recipe of the same name, but used American Jalapeño peppers in his recipe. You might even have a bottle in your fridge! is it:
Teriyaki OR Sriracha?
Sriracha sauce!!!
300
This ancient species of tiger, proper name Smilodon, went extinct in the Pleistocene prehistoric era. Known for its incredible size and ability to hunt very large mammals, this big cat had a very distinctive, or unusual, facial feature that gave it its name
Saber-toothed Tiger! 
300
This apple treat is a favorite around fall, and involves caramel, candy, sometimes nuts, and a whole lot of loose teeth!
A candied apple, commonly called a candy apple as well!
300
Fergie, a singer for the group Black Eyed Peas, embarrassed herself, and the entire world, when she performed this song at the 2018 NBA All-Star game. What song did she perform to make this cringey moment?
The National Anthem! Please, er, enjoy? (Good luck, ears)
300
It is a common response when someone says 'thank you' to say this in return (this author prefers 'of course'). And like before, there is a well-known song associated with this phrase...
You're welcome!
300
This Vietnamese artist is known for his beautiful impressionist-style paintings and garden scenes, among other things. His most famous work, Family in the Garden, sold at auction for $2.37million in 2023! Which artist is it?
Ando Hiroshige OR Le Pho?
Le Pho! (Ando Hiroshige is a famous Japanese artist)
Here is Family in the Garden:
400
There are two continents where lions are found in the wild. Their native habitats also happen to be the biggest of Earth's continents, which are...?
Asia and Africa! The Asiatic lion, or Panthera leo persica, is now restricted to live only in Gir National Park in India, and there are only about 891 left there! The larger African lion, or Panthera leo melanochaita, has a much larger territory, and there are about 20-23,000 left in the wild by most estimates
400
This legendary tech company first started in a small California garage in 1976, and by the early 1980s, had become a global force in personal computing. Their products have revolutionized personal tech devices. and there is a good chance that you, or someone sitting close to you, is possibly wearing one of their devices or has one in their pocket. Which company is this?
Apple. Inc.!
Their personal computers, phones, music storage devices, watches, and so many other devices have become a staple in modern life
400
Award-winning theatrical performer Idina Menzel was about to perform the song that got her nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) at the ceremony in 2014 when legendary actor John Travolta mispronounced her name, leading to one of pop culture's cringiest moments for sure. Menzel had been nominated for a song from a super successful Disney film that year, what was the song, and which movie was it from?
"Let it Go" from Disney's Frozen!
Here is John Travolta, cringing up the Oscars:
400
What word means "the prevailing customs, social behaviors, and polite habits that demonstrate respect, consideration, and etiquette toward others"?
Manners, of course! And here's a tongue twister for you: Manners Matters! In fact, if your team can get someone to successfully say "Manners Matters" ten times in a row quickly, without messing it up, double points to your team if you got this one correct!
400
Chào bạn is how you would say...
"Hello friend" OR "I'm hungry"
Hello friend!
Here is a good video to learn some basic Vietnamese greetings:
500
This largest tiger subspecies can get up to 11 feet long and weigh over 600 pounds, and feed on wild boars, deer, and can even take down a brown bear! There are very few left in the wild, with most estimates showing a population of just under 600. Which tiger is it?
Indochinese OR Siberian?
Siberian! They live exclusively in the far Eastern mountains of Siberia, Russia. Conservation efforts have increased the population within the last few decades, and there are over 200 cubs currently estimated!
500
"Shorty got them _______ Bottom jeans, boots with the fur..."
You might know the missing word if you get "Low"
Duh, Apple! Remember folks, pay attention to the category!
500
Comedian Chris Rock hosted the 2022 Oscars and cracked jokes about nearly everyone in the room, which included some major movie stars. But when he got to a certain star and made a joke about his famous wife's hair, things got cringey quick. This man jumped up, walked onto the Oscar stage, slapped Chris Rock, said some stuff, and sat back down!!! Which Men in Black and Independence Day actor did this (hint: he also happens to be kind of a rapper)?
Will Smith!
Oh lordy, this is so cringe:
500
"The man practiced his manners at his manor in a thoughtful manner"
What does the word manor mean?
Manor: "A large, significant country house, typically surrounded by its own land, gardens, and smaller buildings, originally the main residence of a feudal estate in Medieval Europe"
Any variation of this equals points, btw
500
Who is Vietnam's most popular musical artist? Is it Khanh Ly OR Son Tung M-TP?
Son Tung M-TP!