Godzilla

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In 2015-16, a super El Niño was predicted — which some forecasters dubbed a Godzilla El Niño — but California’s yearly rainfall totals ended up being about average, said state climatologist Michael Anderson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Tens of Toho movies counsel getting out of their way, especially when Godzilla throws himself at greater monsters.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

But the big news is what’s old: the continuing availability of Ford’s high-output 7.3-liter V8, a naturally aspirated, pushrod actuated, gas-guzzling anachronism nicknamed Godzilla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Godzilla rising from the surfer-filled waters of Hermosa Beach?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Aurora cries, bouncing into the room with Jane Kitty clutched in her hands like Godzilla with its hostage.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden