Love in Pop Culture
Statista took a poll of the most popular gifts to give on Valentine’s Day. Which of the following answers was the most popular?
a. Jewelry
b. Flowers
c. Candy/Sweets
d. Clothes
e. Food/Dinner
c. Candy/Sweets
How many cells are in a viral colony?
Zero
Donald Trump wants to appoint RFK to lead the Department of Health. RFK has claimed in the past that __________ causes autism despite lack of scientific evidence.
vaccines
Who does Mr. Raymond love the most?
a. Parents
b. Baby Mother
c. Brothers
d. Girlfriend
a. Parents
Who will make more money in the future after all their education, Mr. Toler or his girfriend?
His girlfriend is going to be a gastroenterologist / medical doctor, so what do you think?
This incredibly famous Marvel actress debuted her new wedding ring along with a tattoo of her fiance’s initials on her ribs while attending a screening of her 2024 movie, “Challengers.” I will accept her actual name or the name of the MCU character she famously portrayed.
Zendaya
What is one of the possible shapes of a bacterium?
Round, rod, or spiral (Double-Up: What is the scientific term for that shape?)
During the COVID pandemic, Donald Trump recommended the following preventative measure that works on countertops but does NOT help human immune systems:
a. vaccines
b. antibiotics
c. bleach
d. allergy medication
e. masks
c. bleach
What is Mr. Raymond's favorite love movie?
a. The Notebook
b. The Great Gatsby
c. The Fault In Our Stars
d. The Vow
b. The Great Gatsby
How long has Mr. Toler and his current girlfriend been dating? Closest answer wins.
9 months
The Summer Blockbuster “It Ends With Us” is now making headlines as the lead actress, Blake Lively, and lead actor, Justin Baldoni, are in a legal battle over sexual harassment allegations and creative control of the movie rights. Who is Black Lively’s incredibly famous husband of 12 years? I will accept his actual name or the name of a character he has famously portrayed.
Ryan Reynolds
What is NOT an effective way to prevent or limit the spread of a virus?
a. wear a mask
b. get a vaccine
c. wear a condom
d. wash your hands
e. use a humidifier
f. take antibiotics
f. take antibiotics
What viral disease has resurfaced in the U.S. after anti-vaccination movements became more popular with the Trump administration?
a. tuberculosis
b. measles
c. polio
d. HIV
b. measles
At what age did Mr. Raymond have his 1st girlfriend?
a. 17
b. 15
c. 14
d. 8
d. 8
What did Mr. Toler and his girlfriend do for their first date?
a. Fancy dinner
b. Bowling
c. Movies
d. Hiking
e. Mini-golf
e. Mini-golf (Double-Up: Who won?)
This 2000 romantic drama Love & _________ broke ground by being a blockbuster movie starring Black actors and actresses that did not primarily revolve around race.
Love & Basketball
What is the medical term for the viral infection known as the “kissing disease”?
mono / mononucleosis
What infectious disease kills the most people in the world?
a. tuberculosis
b. malaria
c. COVID
d. HIV
e. influenza
a. tuberculosis
Which food does Mr. Raymond love the most?
a. Steak & Cheese Sub
b. Chicken Parm
c. Fried Chicken
d. Curry Chicken
d. Curry Chicken
Mr. Toler’s girlfriend only has 1 tattoo on her body. It’s an animal on her ribs. What animal is it?
Bear
Alongside Valentine’s Day, Black History Month is in February because 2 prominent figures in the history of Black liberation have birthdays in February. What is 1 of those two figures? (Double-Up: name both)
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass
Which sexually transmitted infection is NEITHER bacterial nor viral?
a. herpes
b. HIV / AIDS
c. chlamydia
d. crabs
e. gonorrhea
f. syphilis
g. genital warts
d. crabs (it's caused by parasitic insects in the pubic hair)
Famous individuals like Al Capone, William Shakespeare, Abraham Lincoln, and Adolf Hitler were suspected to have what venereal disease? Treatment for this disease was later withheld from Black communities during a research study by the U.S. government in Tuskegee, Alabama.
syphilis
Where was the 1st date with my last girlfriend?
a. Mexican Restaurant
b. American Gastrobar
c. Mini Golf
d. Movies
e. Seafood Restaurant
a. Mexican Restaurant
Mr. Toler has gone on dates with someone of the following ethnicity, EXCEPT….
a. Korean
b. Brazilian
c. Black American
d. Japanese
e. Moroccan
f. Chinese
g. White American
f. Chinese