Good Job, Brain! 297: To Market, To Market
Oct 8, 2025
Join Jennifer Chu, a quiz participant and Karen's sister, for a fun dive into market trivia! They explore the fascinating history of plastic shopping bags and the environmental trade-offs of reusable sacks. Discover the origins of the nursery rhyme 'This Little Piggy' and find out why some pigs went to the market while others stayed home. Plus, Jennifer leads a lively Connections-style quiz where players identify the impostor. Get ready for a mix of nostalgia, trivia, and sibling banter!
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This Little Pig Originally Taught A Lesson
- Chris researched the nursery rhyme 'This Little Pig' and found 1904 variants showing moral contrasts between pigs who work and those who beg.
- He concluded the piggy who 'went to market' bought roast meat rather than being slaughtered.
Fake Coins, Real Market Trivia
- Karen ran a market quiz where players started with fake coins and wagered on world marketplaces.
- Jennifer dominated the round, answering about Alsmeer's huge flower auction and other market facts.
Vienna's Market Is About Christmas Spirit
- Vienna's plaza outside City Hall hosts the world's largest market dedicated to Christmas markets rather than a single product.
- The cultural focus is on the holiday experience, not a specific item for sale.