If The Matrix: Resurrections reminded us of anything, it's that cat-based content will always be appealing online. We're putting that to the test this week as Jessi, Larra, and Eric compete for a spot in the Ubu Division finals. Round one looks at the catification of the names and content of some of our favorite pop culture properties, before taking a hard turn from the silly to to the hoity toity with a round two that's sure to scratch all your high-minded itches. But if academic writing on pop culture stumps you TOO much, there's always room for redemption in the lightning round.

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👃 Tilda Swinton's description of her signature scent is... something.

🏙 The actor who was in both Spin City and Ferris Bueller is Alan Ruck. Also Charlie Sheen, actually.

🐈 We are definitely aware of that someone already did a whole video of "Downton Abbey but cats."

👻 Fruit Brute Scorebreak. Fruit Brute: The forgotten monster cereal, and maybe the best. Chew on that, Boo-Berry!

🎓 Richard Castle was actually a professor at good ol' Hudson U, home of the murder victims.

🦿 The Bionic Woman was from 1977, with the remake in 2007. Close!

🖤 It is, indeed, the "Red Room of Pain" in 50 Shades of Grey.

😘 The Great Gildersleeve Scorebreak. The Great Gildersleeve: I just wanted to let Dan read something that he would enjoy. Go ahead and do that Gildersleeve catchphrase, Dan! [You're a haa-aa-aa-aard man, McGee]

🎵 As you might have guessed, "Gilbert O'Sullivan" isn't his real name.

🕺 Kenny Wormald had the Kevin Bacon role in the Footloose remake.

👺 We should note that Anne Bronte's male characters weren't quite as bad as those of her sisters.

🐦 Eric's would point listeners to his Twitter!

🐶 Jessy encourages everyone to volunteer at their local shelter, and you can see pics of her doing so at her Instagram

😎 Larra thinks you're all great already.