FT News Briefing FTNB Live! News Trivia at FT Weekend Fest
May 19, 2024
Enjoy a lively trivia quiz at a fun festival, where contestants mix U.S. politics with 'Veep' pop culture! Guess real versus fictional political quotes while laughing at the absurdities of political life. Delve into the bizarre world of cryptocurrency in a game of 'Two Truths and a Lie' featuring Elon Musk's quirks. Discover how COVID-19 impacted diamond production and dating trends. Finally, test your knowledge in an arts and culture challenge filled with humor and competitive spirit!
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Fruit Roll-Ups, Not Nerd Feast
- Congressman Jonah Ryan from Veep criticizes healthy school lunches.
- He prefers fruit roll-ups over "this nerd feast."
Santos as Mary Magdalene
- George Santos is compared to Mary Magdalene.
- This comparison was made in the context of the U.S. Congress.
Tic-Tac a Winner
- Nancy Pelosi defends the TikTok bill.
- She uses a tic-tac-toe analogy to make her point.