Defunct Olympic Sports
This event, once a popular test of strength, last appeared in the 1920 Olympics before being pulled from the lineup.
Tug-of-War
This animated dog, voiced by Seth MacFarlane, is the anthropomorphic, martini-loving pet in Family Guy
Brian Griffin
Introduced in the early 1990s, this clear soda by Pepsi aimed to promote purity and health but fizzled out due to lack of interest.
Crystal Pepsi
Ladies and gentlemen, grab your popcorn and settle in, because we've got a true heavyweight in the house tonight! He’s the man who's been on the political scene longer than some of your favorite Housewives have been holding diamonds. From Scranton to the Senate, to serving as VPOTUS and now rockin’ the Oval Office like it’s his very own Watch What Happens Live studio, he’s the one who’s been throwing down with world leaders and dropping folksy wisdom with pure Delaware charm. Always ready with a smile, a story, and a plan to keep the drama in check, get ready to say “Hey, Mr. President!” because he’s in the building, and it’s gonna be a show you won’t wanna miss!
Joe Biden
The Real Housewives franchise, which follows the lives of affluent women in various cities, started here in 2006.
Orange County
Skijoring, a demonstration event at the 1928 Winter Olympics, featured skiers being pulled by ____ across a snow-covered course.
Horses
This Brian is a co-founder and lead guitarist of the rock band Queen, known for his astrophysics degree and signature guitar sound
Brian May
This 1999 snack by Frito-Lay was a Doritos spinoff that flopped due to its odd packaging and unappealing flavor options but has been reintroduced in limited quantities since 2020.
3D Doritos
Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your halos, because we’ve got a divine disruptor in the house tonight! She’s the farm girl who traded her sheep for swords and went from tending fields to leading armies, all because she got some heavenly DMs. That’s right—when she heard the call, she didn’t just sit around; she put on some armor and told the English, “Not today, Satan!” With a faith stronger than her sword and a style that’s part warrior, part saint, she’s the original girl boss who took on a whole empire. So, get ready to meet the teenager who showed the world how to slay—literally—because she’s in the building, and it’s gonna be nothing short of miraculous!
Joan of Arc
Vanderpump Rules follows the personal and professional lives of employees at which Lisa Vanderpump restaurant in West Hollywood.
SUR
This event was part of the Olympics where athletes were judged not just on how fast they could reach the top, but also on their form and technique
Rope Climbing
This Brian is the CEO of the online marketplace Airbnb, which he co-founded in 2008.
Brian Chesky
This 2014 product from Amazon was a smartphone designed to showcase 3D technology, but its high price and lack of unique features led to its failure.
Amazon Fire Phone
Ladies and gentlemen, spritz on your fanciest perfume and get ready to spill some royal tea, because we've got the ultimate crown jewel in the clubhouse tonight! She's the princess who turned Buckingham Palace into her personal episode of "Dancing with the Stars," twirling with John Travolta one minute and serving iconic looks the next. She dodged paparazzi like they were dodgeballs at summer camp and rocked the "revenge dress" better than any plot twist on reality TV. From hugging everyone like she’s at a family reunion to breaking protocol with a wink and a smile, she made being royal the hottest gig in town. So, curtsy low and raise those champagne glasses high, because she's in the building, and it's gonna be a right royal romp you won't forget!
Princess Diana
This Real Housewives of New Jersey star was famously involved in a table-flipping incident that became one of the most iconic moments in the franchise's history.
Teresa Giudice
Demonstrated at the 1932 Winter Olympics, this sport involved players using a common household item to push a ball around on ice, and it was never included again.
Broomball
This Brian is a main character in the 1985 film The Breakfast Club, known as 'The Brain' of the group.
Brian Johnson
This tech giant's 2001 handheld device, intended to compete with the iPod, was criticized for its high price and bulky design, leading to its failure
Microsoft Zune
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to strap on your sandals and grab a map, because we’ve got the OG globe-trotter in the house tonight! He’s the dude who thought, “Why stop at one empire when you can have them all?” and then went out and made it happen. This guy didn’t just travel the world—he conquered it, renaming cities after himself like he was the ultimate brand ambassador. His army? The original entourage, following him from Greece to the ends of the Earth, all while probably wondering when they’d get a break. And let’s not forget, his battle strategy was basically “go big or go home,” except home was now half the known world. So, sharpen your swords and get ready to meet the king who turned history into his own personal flex—because he’s in the building, and it’s gonna be a conquest like no other!
Alexander the Great
Before becoming a star on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, this former child actress was known for her role in the 1970s TV show Escape to Witch Mountain
Kim Richards
This unusual aquatic event was held only once in Olympic history, during the 1900 Paris Games.
Underwater Swimming
This Brian is a character from the TV show The Fast and the Furious, played by the late actor Paul Walker.
Brian O'Conner
This 2011 social network from Google, designed to challenge Facebook, was eventually shut down after failing to attract a large user base
Google+
Ladies and gentlemen, grab your goblets and get ready to meet the queen who had more drama than all the Real Housewives combined! She’s the ancient world’s ultimate boss lady who turned seduction into a political strategy and made ruling an empire look like a catwalk. This is the woman who had Rome’s top dogs falling over themselves just to get a seat at her royal table. She made love triangles look like a casual Tuesday and could negotiate peace with a single flutter of her lashes. She didn’t just conquer hearts—she ruled entire empires with a wink and a smile, and her eyeliner game? Legendary. So, get ready to meet the queen who had the whole world at her feet, because she’s in the building, and it’s gonna be a royal showdown of epic proportions!
Cleopatra
This Captain, known for his stern but fair leadership, has been a staple on the original Below Deck series since its first season
Captain Lee Rosbach