Summary

  • Quiz Lady's pug, Mr. Linguini, plays a crucial role in the movie, providing a fun presence and driving the entire story.
  • Although the movie confirms Mr. Linguini is 20 years old, which is quite old for most dogs, it is surprisingly accurate given the life expectancy of pugs.
  • The oldest recorded real-life pug Snookie lived to be 27 years old, but the age of dog actor Crosby Cookie is not known.

Hulu's hilarious coming-of-age story Quiz Lady raises some intriguing questions, including how old the pug Mr. Linguini is in the movie. Although Mr. Linguini is small, his role in Quiz Lady is crucial as he provides a fun presence to the equation. Mr. Linguini is the adorable life companion of Quiz Lady's main character, Anne (Awkwafina), and that special bond is the driving force for the entire story. The movie shows Anne and her dog embark on a cross-country adventure with her sister in hopes of winning big at her favorite game show Can't Stop The Quiz in hopes of keeping Mr. Linguini safe.

While Quiz Lady being based on a true story, the age of Mr. Linguini and the life expectancy for pugs is surprisingly accurate.

Sandra Oh and Awkwafina in Quiz Lady.
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Mr. Linguini's Age Isn't Impossible – Some Real Pugs Have Set Records For Living Past 20 Years Old

Sandra Oh holding a dog in Quiz Lady

Pugs are wrinkly, curly-tailed canines whose origins allegedly date back to ancient China. Although they commonly have health problems linked to their weight and skin folds, their small stature helps prolong their life expectancy, with the average pug living up to 12 years old. Although having a pug live beyond their teens is rare, evidence suggests that there are examples of pugs that have made it up to 20 years (and beyond.)

Born in 1991, Snookie was reportedly the oldest documented pug to ever live. She was a native of South Africa and lived to be an astounding 27 years old. Snookie ed away in 2018 after being recognized and verified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest living pug in history. Her owner credits her longevity to a healthy diet and plenty of exercise. This helps put Mr. Linguini's age in Quiz Lady into perspective.

mr-linguini-crosby-cookie

It is not publicly confirmed what Crosby Cookie's age is following Quiz Lady's release. However, footage from Quiz Lady's promos suggests that his age in the film may not be far off. Considering the fact that Crosby Cookie shared screen time with several other pug doubles, it seems there may be some truth to Crosby Cookie being an elderly dog. Even if he isn't 20 as the film suggests, with pugs like Snookie living to the age of 27, the idea of there being a real-life Linguini is realistic.