I'll Have What She's Having... (Part 1) Quiz

Answer: Turkey sandwich on white bread

Billy Crystal came up with the famous line on set, and everyone immediately knew it was perfect. Estelle Reiner, mother of producer and director Rob Reiner, sitting as a customer in Katz's Deli, deadpans the line. It's the only movie line she ever delivered, and it became one of the most iconic in film history.

Answer: Raw Eggs

In the 1960s-70s, boxers and bodybuilders really did drink raw eggs because it was cheap, fast protein before protein powders existed. Rocky would have absorbed almost half the protein if he had just cooked the eggs instead. Modern research shows raw eggs provide only about 51% protein absorption, while cooked eggs deliver around 91%.

Despite this, it probably still tasted better than the other options.

Answer: Mashed potatoes

The food fight in Animal House famously involved mashed potatoes - specifically when Bluto (John Belushi) stuffs his mouth, puffs his cheeks, and then spits a huge glob of mashed potatoes onto the Omegas to start the chaos. His tray‑stacking, his chaotic movements, and even the legendary "I'm a zit!" moment were all unscripted.

The cast's reactions are genuine because they had no idea what he would do next.

Answer: Chilled monkey brains

The monkey brains were actually custard mixed with raspberry sauce. According to production notes, the banquet was created to keep viewers visually engaged during a long exposition sequence about the Thuggee cult. Spielberg feared audiences would tune out if the dialogue wasn't paired with something outrageous on screen.

Answer: Lady and the Tramp

Walt Disney thought two dogs sharing a plate of pasta would look too silly and break the emotional tone. He nearly removed it from the film. Animator Frank Thomas believed in the scene so strongly that he secretly animated a rough version on his own time.

When Walt saw it, he changed his mind immediately - and the scene went on to become one of the most famous romantic moments in movie history.

Answer: Chianti

In Thomas Harris's original novel, Lecter actually says he paired the liver with Amarone, a much richer, more complex Italian red. Hollywood changed it to Chianti because Amarone was relatively unknown to American audiences at the time.

Answer: Big Kahuna Burger

The Big Kahuna Burger scene in Pulp Fiction is one of the most dissected moments in modern cinema because it turns an ordinary fast‑food meal into a weapon of psychological domination. At its core, the scene shows Jules Winnfield using food, politeness, and pacing to terrify Brett before killing him - a masterclass in tension-building and character revelation.

Answer: Martini "shaken, not stirred"

Professional bartenders insist martinis should be stirred, not shaken, because shaking i) "bruises" the alcohol (aesthetic concern), ii) makes the drink cloudy and iii) dilutes it more quickly. Bond's choice is intentionally unconventional - a character signal that he does things his own way, even in small details.

Answer: Whiskey

Behind‑the‑scenes accounts confirm the actor Robert Shaw (Quint) himself was drinking whiskey during filming, which aligns with what's shown on screen. The film intentionally places the shark attack right after the emotional high point of camaraderie. It's one of Spielberg's most effective tension resets.

Answer: Saturday Night Fever

John Travolta plays Tony Manero, strutting through Brooklyn to "Stayin' Alive" while carrying two slices of pizza stacked on top of each other, which he bought at Lenny's Pizzeria. Travolta insisted on doing the "two slices stacked" move because he noticed real Brooklyn guys doing it while he was preparing for the role.

It wasn't in the script. It wasn't directed. It was Travolta's improvisation, based on watching local teens grab two slices, fold them together, and eat them on the run.