In today’s Lunch with Janita & Frank, we gather to share and discuss random objects we brought. Led by Janita, in Johannesburg, who introduces the topic, Rosii in São Paulo, Nathalie & Cléa in Seoul, South Korea, Monica in Adelaide, Australia and a surprise guest, Emeritus Professor Bruce Lloyd from London, and Frank, take turns presenting our chosen item—ranging from IKEA vases and a compass to a phone and a shopping bag. Everyone engages in imaginative conversations about its potential secret life at night and how we might use it for self-defence. The lively discussion highlights the diverse perspectives and humour of our group, revealing the symbolic and personal meaning these everyday objects hold for us and showcasing our ability to think creatively and connect across geographical boundaries.