Ahhh no people just make references because it occurs to them. Its an off the cuff thing and other's don't always get it. People with shared interests hang out and often do get them, but its not a given. People don't have to be the target audience to be aware of the existence of something. I could reference anything from Howdy Doody to Paw Patrol if i wanted, to invoke a certain kind of image. But hell if I've ever seen the shows. I only know them from the zeitgeist.

I do believe it was the father that made the reference initially.

Serve the menu you want and have a side table with more filling party food for guests to graze on, to bulk out the menu. You definitely don't want people to leave hungry. If its something like a tasting menu then people will be hungry. But you can have a second round of food that is more humble while the reception continues- carby, affordable tapas. Just make sure guests know its coming so they can enjoy the nice meal without worrying about how little food or if they will even like it.

No, im afraid of homelessness. This bs idea that failing doesn't have real consequences for most people.

I know in the UK they are required by law to report all finds. But i don't know if they get anything for it. It really depends on the country.

I hope they do get something for it.

Material culture can also help track societal shifts- who is trading with who and when. Do they have a cultural link to one group or another. Were they doing great economically or in a crisis. What was their technology like. What did they value. Etc...

Bless the farmers who call a museum instead of trying to melt it down.

.... Quality is an adjective. This is word salad.