Steals Your Thunder

The video discusses a student's frustration over a stolen science fair project idea and introduces the phrase 'stealing someone's thunder', explaining its origin with John Dennis in 1704. The student then brainstorms a new project idea: a lunch box that makes a thunder sound when someone tries to steal it.

What was the original idea for the science fair project that got stolen?

• A smart water bottle that reminds you to drink

• A mailbox that alerts your phone when you receive a package

• A lunch box that makes a sound when opened

• A device that tracks your daily steps

What does the phrase 'stealing someone's thunder' mean?

• Making a dramatic entrance

• Borrowing something without asking

• Creating a loud noise to distract others

• Taking someone's idea and using it as your own

Who was John Dennis and what did he invent?

• An artist known for his thunderstorm paintings

• A scientist who discovered electricity

• A playwright who invented a new way to produce thunder sounds

• A musician famous for his thunderous performances

What was the theater's reaction to John Dennis's play?

• They only liked the play, not the technique

• They disliked the play but used his thunder technique

• They loved the play and the thunder technique

• They ignored both the play and the technique

What is the new idea proposed at the end of the discussion?

• A water bottle that changes color when empty

• A mailbox that alerts you when a package arrives

• A backpack that plays music when opened

• A lunch box that makes a thunder sound when someone tries to steal it