Hey, smarty pants and smarty families.
So today I was supposed to bring you the sad news that this would be the last day of our special happy birthday.
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Thanks and happy holidays.
Hello, smarty pants, and welcome to Trusty Trivia Thursday.
Today we're slurping through savory facts and noodle know-how in this steamy, satisfying world of ramen.
But before we boil over with excitement, let's send a broth-tastic shout-out to Ellie in Exeter, New Hampshire.
You love Who Smarted because it's fun and educational and we hear you even had a Who Smarted-themed birthday party.
Now that's what we call a smart-abration.
Let's slurp up some trivia about ramen.
First question.
Which country is most associated with popularizing ramen?
Is it A. Japan B. Italy Or C, noodle-vania?
Did you say A?
You're soy smart.
Japan is famous for ramen with regional varieties and toppings galore.
Question two.
What does the word ramen actually mean in Japanese?
Is it A, wiggly soup?
B, pulled noodles?
Or C, super yummy soup?
If you picked B, you're really using your noodles.
Ramen comes from the Chinese words for pulled noodles, referring to the traditional hand-pulling technique that gives them their springy, slurpable shape.
Last question.
Which topping is not typically found in traditional ramen?
Is it A, soft-boiled egg, B, sliced pork, or C, gummy bears?
Did you go with C?
You've got good taste.
Unless you're starting a candy ramen trend. are not a traditional topping... yet.
You slurped up those facts like a pro, Smarty Pants.
Join us next week for more delicious trivia.
Oh, and if you want to learn more, check out our ramen episode in the Who Smarted archives.
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