Play on Words
This British breakfast staple, if eaten without butter or a glass of water, may make your mouth too dry to play a similar sounding brass instrument.
What is a crumpet? (trumpet)
In high school, Sander had to read this Old-English epic featuring a monster named Grendel.
What is Beowulf?
This classic cocktail originated as a favorite of British soldiers stationed in India, who wanted to keep themselves safe from mosquitoes by combining their favorite booze with an anti-malarial ingredient.
What is a Gin and Tonic?
These two favorite animated TV shows of Sander's feature protagonists with the last name Smith.
What are Rick and Morty and American Dad?
This famous mystic was an advisor to the Russian Imperial family, and (sorta) shares part of his name with a dish composed of fries and gravy.
Who is Rasputin? (Poutine)
In grade school, Sander learned about this pigment in plants which allows them to photosynthesize.
What is Cholorophyll?
"Whisky" spelt without the e, specifically refers to this type of booze, known for its specific country of origin.
What is Scotch?
These two sports that Sander participated in while in high school both have a technique call an overhead.
What are tennis and boxing?
This classic cheer phrase might catch the attention of an Egyptian god.
What is "Ra Ra"?
In law school, Sander learned about this Amendment to the constitution, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment
Sauvignon blanc is a wine named after the grapes it is made up of, and its name means this when translated from French:
What is savage/wild white?
This is the name of Santa's sidekick according to the Christmas lore of Sander's mother's home country.
Who is Black Pete?
If Forrest Gump were to open his wallet and say what he saw, he might also incidentally say the name of this Impressionist painter.
Who is Monet?
In undergrad, Sander learned about this philosophical thought experiment, which challenges a person to define causation and responsibility by posing a theoretical life or death situation.
What is a trolley problem?
This versatile grape liquor has a famously expensive brand named after a French monarch.
What is Cognac? (King Louis)
This electronic rock band big in the 2000s was the first concert Sander ever went to, which despite its name, played in an indoor venue.
Who is Linkin Park?
This would be an accurate name for the type of creature Nasferatu would be if he enjoyed luxury outdoor retreats?.
What is a glampire? (Vampire + Glamping) Sorry for this one.
In undergrad Sander learned about this mythological nautical vessel, and the paradox of trying to define when it ceases to be itself.
What is the Ship of Theseus?
The Pisco Sour is a foamy cocktail beloved by Peruvians which contains Pisco, lime juice, and this other ingredient.
What is egg white?
This is the correct spelling of Sander's mom's first name, 10 letters, needs to be perfect for points.
Geertruida