saber5055 November 2, 2019 Author Share November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, illdoc said: So much for "want to do better this season". You are only a few points off, and the season is young! There is plenty of time left for you to kick your own *ss. And win a prize*! *Carrot on stick. Link to comment
Sharpie66 November 2, 2019 Share November 2, 2019 4/5 with an *!! Much better. I got the right British hero for the one I missed but the wrong city—Port Arthur instead of Wellington. 1 Link to comment
lb60 November 2, 2019 Share November 2, 2019 Week 8: 3 for 5. Not a clue for FJ on Friday. 6 hours ago, illdoc said: So much for "want to do better this season". That ship sailed for me week one. 2 Link to comment
Clanstarling November 3, 2019 Share November 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, helpmerhonda said: 4 out of 5 Stupid Friday I second that! 2 Link to comment
M. Darcy November 4, 2019 Share November 4, 2019 3/5! Do I get an extra point because I knew the quote was from East of Eden? 🙂 2 Link to comment
saber5055 November 4, 2019 Author Share November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, M. Darcy said: Do I get an extra point because I knew the quote was from East of Eden? 🙂 No, but you do get a GOOD FOR YOU! (tm Trebek) which makes you spay-shul. 4 2 Link to comment
j5cochran November 4, 2019 Share November 4, 2019 Week 8: four of five, no asterisk. I'm a lay leader in my church, but I couldn't come up with Pentecost to save my soul. I hang my head in shame! 2 Link to comment
Clanstarling November 4, 2019 Share November 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, j5cochran said: Week 8: four of five, no asterisk. I'm a lay leader in my church, but I couldn't come up with Pentecost to save my soul. I hang my head in shame! I can't tell you how much better that makes me feel. So instead of shame, feel good that you're making some of us feel better. 🙂 3 Link to comment
Browncoat November 9, 2019 Share November 9, 2019 2/5 for the first week of the TOC. 1 Link to comment
zoey1996 November 9, 2019 Share November 9, 2019 Week 9 (ToC Week 1): 2/5 YTD: 26/45, 4* 1 Link to comment
saber5055 November 9, 2019 Author Share November 9, 2019 WEEK 9 — NO asterisk - ToC week 1 41. Ancient History. According to Herodotus, a messenger was sent 150 miles from Athens to Sparta, just before this 490 B.C. battle. 42. The 50 States. In 1840 this New England state was home to 24 of the 100 most populous U.S. urban places; now, its capital is its only one in the top 100. 43. 20th Century America. In 1939, turned down by 2 local theaters, Howard University was able to get an outdoor venue for this singer’s yearly concert. 44. 20th Century Art. A derisive description of the shape of the houses in the 1908 painting “Houses at l’Estaque” gave this art style its name. 45. Literary Characters. From an 1894 work, his name literally translates to “Tiger King.” 1 Link to comment
saber5055 November 9, 2019 Author Share November 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, Clanstarling said: .blerg Made me laugh. That's such a comic-book word. 1 1 Link to comment
Clanstarling November 9, 2019 Share November 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, saber5055 said: Made me laugh. That's such a comic-book word. Then I have achieved my goal. 😄 3 Link to comment
Driad November 9, 2019 Share November 9, 2019 3/5. Thursday I guessed Dada as a derisive name for an art style. Friday I was sure it was from "Jungle Book" but didn't know character names. 1 Link to comment
saber5055 November 9, 2019 Author Share November 9, 2019 47 minutes ago, Driad said: Thursday I guessed Dada as a derisive name for an art style. Friday I was sure it was from "Jungle Book" but didn't know character names. Dada was an excellent guess, so Good For You. As for Friday, I thought the same as you. I've never read The Jungle Book but saw the Disney film. I didn't realize the tiger had an official name, so I answered "The tiger from The Jungle Book that tried to kill Mogli." Fail. 1 1 Link to comment
lb60 November 9, 2019 Share November 9, 2019 Week 9: 2 for 5. I'm ready for regular play to resume. 1 Link to comment
saber5055 November 10, 2019 Author Share November 10, 2019 2 hours ago, lb60 said: Week 9: 2 for 5. Your Most Consistent Award has been retracted. *sigh* Link to comment
Driad November 10, 2019 Share November 10, 2019 5 hours ago, saber5055 said: Dada was an excellent guess, so Good For You. Do you listen to Says You on public radio? Great game for word nerds. The original host, Richard Sher, would sometimes say "That's a great answer! It's wrong, but it's great!" 2 1 Link to comment
lb60 November 10, 2019 Share November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, saber5055 said: Your Most Consistent Award has been retracted. *sigh* <sniff> Meanie!! 1 Link to comment
saber5055 November 10, 2019 Author Share November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Driad said: Do you listen to Says You on public radio? Great game for word nerds. The original host, Richard Sher, would sometimes say "That's a great answer! It's wrong, but it's great!" I have not heard of that show, so thanks for the link. And of course it airs all over the place, even in Montana (!), but only one station in Illinois, at U of I. None in Iowa. But the archive page is fabulous. I just listened to the President's Day episode. Talk about an hour packed with smarts, plus really funny people too. I'll be listening as I work from now on. THANKS! 2 Link to comment
Driad November 10, 2019 Share November 10, 2019 39 minutes ago, saber5055 said: it airs all over the place, even in Montana (!), but only one station in Illinois Many radio stations also stream on line, so geography doesn't matter much. 1 Link to comment
peeayebee November 10, 2019 Share November 10, 2019 15 hours ago, Driad said: Do you listen to Says You on public radio? Great game for word nerds. The original host, Richard Sher, would sometimes say "That's a great answer! It's wrong, but it's great!" I haven't heard of it either, but I bookmarked it and will be listening. Thanks. 2 Link to comment
j5cochran November 11, 2019 Share November 11, 2019 Week nine: three of five. I lost the cubist marathon! 1 1 Link to comment
Sharpie66 November 11, 2019 Share November 11, 2019 4/5 this past week. (Springfield is not the capital of MA, Boston is—beats head on desk.) 1 Link to comment
suebee12 November 11, 2019 Share November 11, 2019 4/5! Sorry it took me so long to add my score. I decided to catch some nasty bug and have been done and out for a few days and am hoping I will be better soon! 1 Link to comment
Good Queen Jane November 12, 2019 Share November 12, 2019 2/5. But since I also said Dada for Cubism and the Tiger from Jungle Book for Friday's FJ, I am hoping to bask in @saber5055' s approval based on the responses above. 1 Link to comment
saber5055 November 12, 2019 Author Share November 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Good Queen Jane said: But since I also said Dada for Cubism and the Tiger from Jungle Book for Friday's FJ, I am hoping to bask in @saber5055' s approval based on the responses above. While Dada is a really good answer ... it's wrong, but a great answer (TM Says You!), I'm giving you Tiger from Jungle Book. So your score is recorded as 3/5. Yeay for you! @suebee12, I hope you are feeling better and on the mend. Stay well! 2 Link to comment
Driad November 12, 2019 Share November 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, saber5055 said: I'm giving you Tiger from Jungle Book. Does that apply to me too? Just couldn't remember his name. Link to comment
saber5055 November 12, 2019 Author Share November 12, 2019 47 minutes ago, Driad said: Does that apply to me too? Just couldn't remember his name. Yes! Your score is now 4/5. Anyone else who knew it was the Jungle Book tiger but didn't count it, let me know and I will update your score. I'll even accept Chaka Khan from certain players. 4 1 Link to comment
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