Aaron's Favorite Things

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  1. 4. A recipe for this Italian-American dish was first published in the New York Times in 1962.
  2. 6. The winter activity using this mode of transportation became an Olympic sport in 1998.
  3. 9. This sitcom was unique in its adherence to the notion that the characters should not develop or improve throughout the series.
  4. 10. This radio show gets its name from the hosts' invitation for listeners to crowd around the "radio" one of these and listen to their blunt and candid take on everything from comedy and entertainment to sports.
  5. 12. The creator of this brand of Dijon was awarded a Royal Appointment for developing a machine that dramatically increased the speed of production of mustard.
  6. 16. This type of toy is often used to help people who have trouble focusing or those who may need to fidget to relieve nervous energy.
  7. 20. This specific flavor of electrolyte replacement drink is annoyingly hard to find at Target.
  8. 22. According to Aaron this is how a pork roll should be prepared.
  9. 23. The term for this cut of meat comes from the Old Norse word for "cartilage."
  10. 27. During World War II, this American company shifted its manufacturing to make footwear for the military.
  11. 28. This company aired their iconic commercial for Kenmore Air Conditioning throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
  12. 29. This 2002 action-adventure game is the fourth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.
  13. 30. She is a squeeze.
  14. 32. Aaron's preferred contribution to conversation.
  15. 36. This type of deal is often offered on products nearing expiration.
  16. 38. This actress's first major role was as a troubled party girl in "All My Children."
  17. 39. The name for this sweet treat is a combination of the last name of one of its creators and the Italian word for a type of nougat.
  18. 43. The use of this citrus in preventing scurvy became a closely guarded military secret in the 19th century.
  19. 44. The spiral version of this meat is often present on tables around Easter.
  20. 46. Aaron's apparel of choice for lounging around the house.
  21. 48. If you ask Sam Tarly the great thing about her is that she's so interesting.
  22. 49. Aaron's preferred method of going to the beach.
  23. 50. The best kind of Chips Ahoy according to some.
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  1. 1. Another term for this form of word-play is "paronomasia."
  2. 2. This citrus originated in Barbados as an accidental cross between a sweet orange and a pomelo.
  3. 3. The success of South Park encouraged this television network to continue to push the limits on adult language.
  4. 5. This author got inspiration for his pseudonym from the hard rock band, Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
  5. 7. While associated with kosher-style delicatessens, this meal not kosher, because it combines meat and cheese.
  6. 8. In the original concept for this animated show the main family were intended to be cannibals.
  7. 11. Lawyers of this kind can be privately retained or Court appointed.
  8. 13. She is the original Squeeze.
  9. 14. This type of dumpling is often included in dim sum.
  10. 15. This soft cheese is rich in Vitamin B and B12.
  11. 17. Released in 2017 this video game console outsold total lifetime unit sales of its predecessor within the first year.
  12. 18. This product was invented in Maine in 1998 using a sleeping bag (and yes, it predates the Snuggie).
  13. 19. Ironically this synonym for audio blogging predates the Apple software that supports it.
  14. 21. In the standard version of this wildly popular video game players have a randomly selected default character of either Steve or Alex.
  15. 24. This golf club sits on the cusp between "long" and "mid" types of its kind and is a favorite of Aaron's.
  16. 25. This meat preparation is known in England and Ireland as "Sunday Roast."
  17. 26. Aaron likes pecans but only when they're in this desert.
  18. 31. This term appropriately describes boneless wings covered in sauce.
  19. 33. Unlike other shows created by Seth McFarlane, this animated sitcom does not often rely on cutaway gags.
  20. 34. If you ask Aaron he has never once eaten a chocolate covered one of these.
  21. 35. The term for this kind of music did not originate contemporaneously with the music it describes and instead refers to "yuppies enjoying smooth music while sailing."
  22. 37. The meal which corresponds to this number on the McDonald's menu has since been changed to #7.
  23. 40. Harsh critics of this alternative rock band's first album in 1994 described the members as "anachronistically untrendy and brazenly proud of it."
  24. 41. Despite the fact that this technology comes in a pair, Aaron is most often seen sporting only one.
  25. 42. Don't tell Aaron if you see one of these in the backyard.
  26. 45. A typical weekend includes two of these over easy with a side of bacon and rye toast.
  27. 47. It is thought that the popularity of this hot sandwich was promoted by Kraft Foods in order to prove the versatility of their Velveeta cheese.