Gaming
Though he has appeared as a mechanic, an airship pilot, and a resistance leader across different entries, this character's name is a constant fixture in every mainline Final Fantasy game.
Who is Cid?
First introduced in the comics in 1980 and named after a classic 19th-century poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, this ancient, reality-warping space computer is the true identity of the villainous high intelligence known as the Supreme Intelligence in Captain Marvel.
What is Pallas? / What is the Kree Supreme Intelligence?
Helmed by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and comic creator Jamie Hewlett, this virtual, animated 2000s band scored a massive crossover pop hit in 2005
What is Gorillaz?
This incredibly heavy, thick-walled cooking pot—frequently coated in colorful enamel by brands like Le Creuset or Lodge—is the ultimate kitchen workhorse for braising meat and baking sourdough bread.
What is a Dutch Oven?
This is the year that Mary met her dashing fiancee-- the good one.
What is 2018?
Often considered the mascot of the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona franchises, this adorable, snowball-like ice fairy is famous for his catchphrase, "Hee-ho!"
Who is Jack Frost?
Though never directly spoken aloud on the HBO series, this is the name of the legendary, continent-spanning landmass located south of Essos—noted for its deadly jungles, wyverns, and the abandoned, haunted ruins of Yeen.
What is Sothoryos?
Blending hip-hop and heavy alternative rock, this California band's 2000 debut album, Hybrid Theory, went on to become one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
What is Linkin Park?
To prevent fresh vegetables like broccoli or asparagus from losing their vibrant color and crisp texture before freezing or tossing in a salad, chefs utilize this two-step process of briefly boiling them, then plunging them into an ice bath.
What is blanching?
This group of people are referenced in a callback joke to Mary's most influential Quiplash response
What are Bangladeshi Slave Children?
This game features locations such as "Oldest House," "Astral Plane," and "Quarry Site Beta"
What is Control?
During early pre-production script drafts for The Fellowship of the Ring, Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh originally planned to diverge wildly from the books by having this noble elf, rather than Éowyn, secretly disguise herself as a male soldier to ride into the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
Who is Arwen?
This American heavy metal band, co-founded in 1999 by vocalist M. Shadows and late drummer Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, broke out on MTV2's Headbangers Ball with their 2003 single "Unholy Confessions."
Who are Avenged Sevenfold?
Famous for using puppets, visual aids, and a strict ban on single-use "unitaskers" in the kitchen, this quirky food science guru hosted 14 seasons of Food Network's Good Eats.
Who is Alton Brown?
This is Mary's favorite beach-side treat in Puerto Rico
What is coconut ice cream?
This fictional, mind-altering white powder—extracted from a rare coastal town flower called White Claudia—is central to the local cult's drug trafficking ring and was used to suppress Alessa Gillespie’s spiritual powers.
What is PTV?
While Maomao is famously immune to many poisons and toxins through self-experimentation, her actual, dangerous achilles' heel within the Imperial Court is a severe, life-threatening food allergy to this staple grain.
What is Buckwheat?
Produced by Missy Elliott and Rockwilder, this massive 2001 #1 remake for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack brought together the pop powerhouse supergroup of Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink.
What is "Lady Marmalade?"
Named after the French physician who discovered it, this complex chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars occurs at around 280°F to 330°F, creating the deep savory flavors and golden-brown crust on a perfectly seared steak.
What is the Maillard Reaction?
This is Marybeth's go-to order from Cold Stone Creamery
What is cake batter ice cream, with rainbow sprinkles and kit kat?
This FromSoftware mainstay NPC got his first true appearance in Armored Core 4
Who is Patches?
This is the name of the hero mech in Pacific Rim
What is Gypsy Danger?
Because she was publicly called out as a "cheerleader" by Hole frontwoman Courtney Love, this No Doubt singer famously channeled that insult to write a massive 2004 solo hit
Who is Gwen Stefani?
Pioneers of molecular gastronomy use this specific enzyme—famously nicknamed "meat glue"—to form seamless covalent bonds between proteins, allowing chefs to fuse completely different meats together or create literal noodles out of pureed shrimp.
What is transglutaminase?
In a college class, one peer reviewed her work by making a cringey reference to this anime superpower.
What are "sharingan eyes?"