Monsters Unleashed: From Godzilla Ramen to a 70-Million-Year-Old Marine Predator

If you think the topic of "monsters" is just for horror films or prehistoric creatures, you've clearly missed what's been happening this week. The word has taken over everything: from the most creative kitchens in São Paulo to newly discovered fossils in Mexico, and of course, there's a sprinkle of football and a dose of nostalgia for giant cars. Grab a seat, this is going to be a story.

The monster you can eat: Godzilla is now a soup

Our first stop is at the table. Fans of the king of the monsters who also enjoy a good bowl of ramen will be salivating. A version has appeared that’s impossible to ignore: the Monster - Desejo Assassino has become culinary inspiration. And it’s not just about the looks, either. They say the broth is so rich, with an intensity of flavour that recalls the fury of the atomic lizard. It's the kind of dish you look at, take a photo of, but feel a shiver down your spine before the first bite. Those who've tried it swear: it's not for everyone, but those who take it on walk away with a story to tell.

A true sea monster: the terror of prehistoric oceans

While we're distracted by pop culture, science has decided to give us a real fright. A team of palaeontologists stumbled upon something in Mexico that makes Godzilla look like a pet goldfish. They found the remains of a marine monster over 9 metres long that lived a staggering 70 million years ago, right at the end of the age of dinosaurs.

This creature was the supreme predator of the seas. Picture a giant lizard, with teeth more like butcher's knives, swimming around while the T-Rex ruled the land. The discovery is so incredible that researchers are rewriting what we knew about ocean dominance in the Cretaceous period. This was a real monster, no special effects needed.

From football to four wheels: when the monster is a good thing

Of course, we couldn't ignore the nickname that pops up on the pitch every now and then. When the talk turns to a gritty, relentless defender, our minds immediately go to Thiago Emiliano da Silva, our Thiago Silva. He's been called a monster for decades, and for good reason. The composure when playing out from the back and the cunning in his tackles make him a living legend. For those born in the 80s and 90s, growing up watching these defensive monsters was a football education.

And when it comes to raw power, how could we forget monster trucks? There's nothing quite like it. Seeing those giant trucks, with tyres the size of a small car, crushing old cars and flying off dirt ramps is a spectacle in itself. It's the kind of entertainment that appeals to our most primal instinct: seeing the big crush the small.

Why do we love a monster so much?

Whether in soup, in fossils, on the field, or in the destruction arena, the figure of the monster has a universal appeal. Maybe it's fear, maybe it's admiration for brute force. The truth is, this week was a feast for anyone who, like me, loves these themes. To wrap things up perfectly, here’s a list of what these "creatures" have in common:

• Imposing presence: Whether it's a 9-metre marine monster or a 5-tonne monster truck, they dominate their environment.
• Destructive power: Godzilla levels cities, the prehistoric predator ruled the oceans. It's a force that defies the norm.
• Fascination: We stop to look, to study, to eat. They grab our attention because they exist on the edge of what's possible.

At the end of the day, that's the word of the week: monster. In all its forms, sizes, and flavours, it continues to dominate the popular imagination and now, even the geological timeline. Speaking of which, if you haven't tried that ramen yet, you better hurry, because it seems real monsters wait for no one.