Pop Culture Rats
RATegory is...
Oops, Wong Rat!
Rat-natomy
Dismantling Ratcism
100
This rat taught ninjutsu to his 5 turtle sons
Who is Master Splinter?
100
All my boys are named after masters of kungfu, not this other martial art
What is kaRATe?
100
This rat loves chewing on plastic and often finds his way onto my desk to commit kidnapping and attempted murder of my squishy
Who is Bruce?
100
This feature in some rats, caused by a genetic mutation, causes poor eyesight and is therefore rare to see in wild rats
What are red eyes?
100
Despite this term's implication that rats will ruthlessly compete against each other to get ahead, studies show that rats are likely to help free other rats from traps, even when it means they have to share their food.
What is "rat race"?
200
This evolved Pokemon is surprisingly categorized as "Mouse", despite having "Rat" in its name
What is Raticate?
200
Imagine Bruce with a hook for a hand and a mini parrot on his shoulder!
What is a piRATe?
200
Affectionately nicknamed "Chubsters Cheeksters", he likes to nap face-down, turning him into a big marshmallow!
Who is Bruce?
200
This organ is exceptionally large in rats, making up about 4% of their body weight, but only 0.12% in humans
What are BALLS?
200
This term means mangy or tattered, but rats actually groom themselves more than cats--about 40% of their waking time!
What is ratty?
300
Coincidentally, this poison-wielding "champion" from League of Legends has the same name as a popular streaming platform
Who is Twitch?
300
Charlie XCX might as well have made the cover for this album a picture of Jackie, the way he tries to take food from his brother!
What is bRAT?
300
This rat has met the most students since he is/was so friendly!
Who is Master Shifu?
300
The term for when rats are so happy they grind their teeth, causing their eyes to bulge out of their head
What is boggling?
300
While rats are known for being trash-pickers, rats are actually very picky eaters because they are incapable of performing this bodily function.
What is vomitting?
400
Originally designed as a rat, but later changed to be a mouse in 1993, this mascot has an unusual middle name: Entertainment.
Who is Charles Entertainment Cheese? (Chuck E. Cheese)
400
You might describe my boys with this word, especially when they hear dinner being served and aimlessly run around looking for food!
What is erRATic?
400
Although not the brightest, this curly-haired boy loves/loved to give kisses :)
Who is Jackie?
400
This element is found in rats' teeth, which causes them to be both orange and extremely durable
What is iron?
400
Giant pouched rats from this continent have been trained to sniff out landmines, tuberculosis, illegally trafficked animals, and even people trapped underneath rubble.
What is Africa?
500
This rat from the Muppets unfortunately has the same name as a widely-hated former mayor and police commissioner of Philly
Who is Rizzo?
500
Bruce and Jackie must think they're in this group of nobles, with the way they demand their dinner to be served as soon as night falls!
What is aristocRATs?
500
This rat is my heart rat, who is/was the chillest of all my rats and doesn't/didn't even mind lying on his back while eating a snack.
Who is Oogie Boogie?
500
Rats mainly use their tails for balance, communication, sensory input, and this crucial function.
What is thermoregulation?
500
Although the spread of the bubonic plague is often blamed on rats, this mammal was actually the most likely vector for plague-carrying fleas.
What are humans?