This goo was worth a point in November 2023. This was a bonus goo, so Steve West could not earn a point for it.

publication date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (part of November 2023)

category: Controversy

clue: Bragging on TikTok about evicting a single mother is a risky business, but one doesn't become a landlord without loving the color of money.

explanation: Cruz attracted controversy online for a viral video in which he defended his business practices. The movie references are a play on his name. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, and Erik Bates


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