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Thursday’s question: The inspiration for the “Pac-Man” character’s appearance was inspired by the shape of THIS food. What food?

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Thursday’s question: The inspiration for the “Pac-Man” character’s appearance was inspired by the shape of THIS food. What food?
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With a slice removed.

The original Japanese title was “Puck Man” . . . derived from the Japanese phrase “paku paku taberu,” which refers to gobbling something up.  The title was changed to “Pac-Man” for the North American release.

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