Multiple choice general knowledge

What internationally famous brand of shoes is named whimsically after a rural American dish made from corn, fed to pet dogs?

  1. Fulong

  2. Hush Puppies

  3. Rocia

  4. Cat Walk

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hush Puppies is an internationally famous brand of casual shoes named whimsically after the Southern American dish "hush puppies" - cornmeal balls traditionally fed to dogs to quiet them. The brand was launched in 1958 and became known for comfortable, casual footwear. The name connection to the corn dish is a unique piece of branding trivia.