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

If you think the whole "monster" thing is only about horror movies or prehistoric creatures, you've clearly missed what went down this week. The word took over everything: from the most creative kitchens in São Paulo to newly discovered fossils in Mexico, and of course, it wouldn't be complete without a touch of football and that dose of nostalgia for giant cars. Buckle up, this is going to be a wild ride.

The Monster You Can Eat: Godzilla is Now a Soup

Our first stop is at the table. Fans of the king of monsters who also enjoy a good bowl of ramen will be drooling. 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. Word is, 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, snap a photo of, but still feel a shiver down your spine before your first slurp. Those who've tried it say: it's not for everyone, but if you dare, you'll walk away with a story to tell.

A True Marine Monster: The Terror of Prehistoric Oceans

While we're all distracted by pop culture, science decided to give us a fright. A team of palaeontologists stumbled upon something in Mexico that makes Godzilla look like a pet goldfish. They found the remains of a 9-metre-long marine monster 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 like butcher knives, swimming around while the T-Rex ruled on land. The discovery is so mind-blowing that researchers are rewriting what we thought we knew about ocean dominance in the Cretaceous. Now that's a real monster, no special effects needed.

From the Football Pitch to Four Wheels: When "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 is about a tough, relentless defender, we immediately think of Thiago Emiliano da Silva, our Thiago Silva. He's been called a monster for decades, and for good reason. His calmness when passing out from the back and his clever tackling make him a living legend. For those born in the 80s and 90s, growing up watching these defensive monsters was a proper football education.

And if we're talking raw power, how can we forget monster trucks? There's just no other way. Watching those giant trucks, with tyres the size of a small car, crushing old cars and soaring off dirt ramps is a spectacle in itself. It's the kind of entertainment that appeals to our most primal instinct: seeing the big guy crush the little guy.

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 on a high note, 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 surroundings.
• Destructive power: Godzilla levels cities, the prehistoric predator ruled the oceans. It's a force that defies the ordinary.
• Fascination: We stop to look at them, study them, eat them. They grab our attention because they push the limits of what's possible.

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