Snack or Whack: Global Munchies Edition
This Swiss dish features melted cheese served in a communal pot with bread cubes for dipping
Fondue
Born Stefani Germanotta, this pop chameleon rose from piano bars to pop’s most theatrical shape-shifter, known for costumes that range from bizarre to downright meaty
Lady Gaga
An orphan farm boy joins a cult and kisses his sister while his deadbeat dad tries to get him to join the family business
Star Wars
During Prohibition, this clear spirit earned a splashy nickname because it was often mixed where you’d least expect—your bathtub
Gin
This 1970 NASA mission had to abort its moon landing, but still returned safely after a critical failure — now famous for the quote, “Houston, we have a problem.”
Apollo 13
This iconic Australian spread, made from brewer’s yeast extract, is known for its salty, umami flavor and is often spread thinly on buttered toast
Vegemite
Born David John, this Canadian export upgraded sarcasm to a superpower, crowning himself Hollywood’s king of wisecracks
Ryan Reynolds
An emotionally neglected preteen joins a wildly under-regulated boarding school where teachers routinely endanger students, and ghosts violate privacy laws
Harry Potter
This fragrant flower, which is now popular in modern cocktail bars, was traditionally distilled into a liqueur and beloved in the courts of Renaissance France
Elderflower
This financial fraudster was arrested in 2008 after orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history
Bernie Madoff
Though this flaky, buttery, crescent-shaped pastry is famously associated with Parisian cafés, it traces its origins back to this European country better known for its waltzes (name the country)
Austria
Born Christopher Michael, this galactic hero shot to fame playing the lovable goofball in a mockumentary workplace
Chris Pratt
A young woman's quest to solve a decades-old paternity mystery leads to a chaotic jukebox musical reunion on a Greek island
Mamma Mia!
Once used as currency in the Caribbean, this spirit was favored by pirates and prized for its rich, molasses-heavy flavor that defined many classic island drinks
Dark Rum
In the 1980s, this fast food giant thought Americans wanted spaghetti with their fries — turns out, people weren’t lovin’ it
McDonald's
This crispy seaweed-wrapped rice roll often travels in a bento box, but don’t you dare call it sushi — it’s more of a Korean cousin
Kimbap
Born Peter Gene Hernandez, this Hawaiian-born crooner took a giant leap from his birth name to a stage name that sounds like an interplanetary vacation destination
Bruno Mars
An intern solves a murder case involving a flesh-wearing fashionista with help from a gourmand who prefers his colleagues rare
The Silence of the Lambs
This puckery citrus from East Asia adds zing to cocktails — but thanks to U.S. import bans, getting fresh ones stateside is harder than finding a sober bartender at last call
Yuzu
To avoid getting caught by her brother’s guards, this queen rolled herself into a carpet and delivered herself like royal DoorDash
Cleopatra
This bright red, now ubiquitous diner staple was once rumored to have been classified as a medicine in the 1800s and sold in pill form to treat indigestion
Ketchup
Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, this flamboyant musical legend helped give voice to the heart of the Pride Lands, and is now better known by a name as dazzling as his wardrobe
Elton John
Local olive oil distributor struggles with workplace violence, family drama, and horse head disposal logistics
The Godfather
This bittersweet herbal aperitif, created in the 19th century, is Italy's best-kept secret and is also a key ingredient in a famous Negroni cocktail
Campari
In 2002, this country accidentally “invaded” its tiny neighbor after its army got lost during a training exercise — GPS said turn left, diplomacy said oops
Switzerland