Frenchy:

I guess I did assume an American point of reference. Apologies to my international colleagues.

The Top 10 reference is to a late night talk show host here, David Letterman, who nightly does rather silly "Top 10" lists.

As to No. 4, I figured that since wolfsbane wards off werewolves, mint had to ward off something; something rather less dangerous. A "Wereduck" seemed amusing, absurd, and all together less threatening.

As to No. 3 refers to two Wrigley's chewing gum brands - Doublemint and Spearmint. When I was a kid, we thought all the cool guys chewed Doublemint, and only losers liked Spearmint or (horrors!) that other Wrigley flavor - Juicy Fruit. (Note: I have amended my thoughts on this as I have aged. I now base such baseless decisions on people and their preferred brands of Scotch...)

As to No.1, I have no idea, either. I would claim artistic license, but mine expired years ago.......

Bon temps, mes ami - and a Happy Mardi Gras!

.....CLIFF