I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Daaaaa Pope! Newly-appointed Pope Leo XIV hails from this American city; unfortunately, he's a White Sox fan
Where is Chicago?
Daily Double! -- "Moonbeam ice cream,
Taking off your blue jeans,
Dancing at the movies,
'Cause it feels so..."
What is "Mystical Magical" by Benson Boone?
What we call them: Aggies
Future Alumni: Hannah Rolnick
Where is UC Davis?
They're the two single digit numbers that have taken over the youth around the world; a lyric from the Skrilla song "Doot Doot"
What is 6-7?
NHL star Macklin Celebrini has officially made the Team Canada roster, and will play in Milano-Cortina during this major sports event
What are the Winter Olympics?
Pieces of French Crown Jewels went missing from this famous art museum; the Mona Lisa has no comment at this time
Where is The Louvre?
"You're all I can think of,
Every drop I drink up"
What is "Soda Pop" by the Saja Boys from K-Pop Demon Hunters?
What we call them: Mustangs
Future Alumni: Adam Rolnick
Where is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?
Daily Double! -- Here's a meme that emerged from this TV Show, which features judges such as Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel:
"I'm four years old!"
"You are the youngest person ever!"
What is "America's Got Talent"?
As part of the festivities for the United States' 250th anniversary, the US will select one high school boy and girl from each state and territory to compete in this event; hopefully not gladiatorial in any way
What are the Patriot Games?
Who is Beyoncé?
"Stupid, Or is it Slow?
Maybe it's Useless?
But there's a cuter word for it, I know"
What is "Manchild" by Sabrina Carpenter?
What we call them: Wildcats
Alumni: Mary-Jo Rolnick
Where is Northwestern?
"I've played these games before!" is a line you get to use during these jeopardy games; however, this memeable quote comes from season 2 of this Korean Drama, which features twists on childhood games such as "Red Light Green Light", "Mingle" and more
What is "Squid Games"?
2026 should see the release of this fabled open-world crime action video game from Rockstar Games, if it isn't delayed from here till kingdom come
What is GTA VI?
Putting the "K" in UK, a man in Britain robbed a post office of 6,000 Pounds with this item; he probably slipped on the evidence shortly after
What is a Banana?
"My name is Pink and I'm really glad to meet you..."
What is "Illegal" by PinkPantheress?
What we call them: Formerly Dutchmen/Dutchwomen, now Garnet Chargers
Alumni: Mike Rolnick
Where is Union College?
Ballerina Cappuccina, Chimpanzini Bananini and Tung Tung Tung Sahur are all characters created for the purpose of Brainrot; this European country is their origin
Where is Italy?
There are a plethora of exciting upcoming films for next year; for instance, Jason Momoa will play Blanka, and David Dastmalchian will play M. Bison in this film adaptation of the acclaimed fighting game
What is Streetfighter?
This year, a liquor store in Virginia was broken into, highlighted with not just broken bottles, but also the masked criminal, who turned out to be this; authorities found it blacked out from booze between the toilet and the trash can
What is a Raccoon?
"If the world was ending, I'd wanna be next to you"
What is "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars?
What we call them: Bison
Alumni: Alan Rolnick
Where is Bucknell University?
This viral trend became popularized over the summer; repeatedly performing actions with the intent of making others respect and admire oneself
I guess Life's still Unfair: a continuation of this hit TV show is set to air in 2026, with the original cast reprising their roles in the dysfunctional family; Bryan Cranston will return as Hal, and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois
What is "Malcolm In The Middle"?