# Almost Famous People **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [March 20, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708 "2016-03-20T22:52:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/1 "2016-03-20T22:52:55Z")
We are famous people… almost. Our names are missing just one letter. Some of us are pretty easy to figure out, a few are a little tricky, and a couple might be impossible. Identify us and/or add your own. An example: I sound like a mantric missile: **Om Cruise**. 1. I am an overeater who never tells a lie. 2. I am a nonchalant wagerer. 3. I am a highly caffeinated genius. 4. I am a fan of 6 packs and 5 spots. 5. I am a damp scion of Hollywood royalty. 6. I prove sharks can be excellent at standardized tests. 7. I am a startled German composer. 8. I am a skier with my own mountain. ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/2 "2016-03-21T01:46:38Z")
1. I am an overeater who never tells a lie - Gorge Washington ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/3 "2016-03-21T12:42:47Z")
> [@Thin\_Ice](#): > > 1. I am an overeater who never tells a lie - Gorge Washington Perfect! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/4 "2016-03-21T13:42:57Z")
1. I am a damp scion of Hollywood royalty. - Dew Barrymore ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/5 "2016-03-21T17:23:41Z")
Well, I’ll throw in a couple. 1. I’m a cowboy whose career is on the decline. 2. I switched transit modes once my Drive ended. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/6 "2016-03-21T19:29:06Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > Well, I’ll throw in a couple. > > 1. I’m a cowboy whose career is on the decline. John Wane? Is that you? ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/7 "2016-03-21T19:30:46Z")
1. You could have served me in the summer of 1969 with raisins. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/8 "2016-03-21T20:04:12Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > 1. You could have served me in the summer of 1969 with raisins. 1. Bran Adams. ---
**Author:** ![Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/9 "2016-03-23T02:09:36Z")
1. You may have seen me in the movies or at Caesars. ---
**Author:** ![Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b487fb/32.png) [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/10 "2016-03-23T02:52:21Z")
1. When I tell people that I was voted the sexiest man alive, they think I’m crazy. ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/11 "2016-03-23T18:50:08Z")
1. Alert Einstein 2. George Looney ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Lingel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karen_lingel/32/18649_2.png) [@Karen\_Lingel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karen_Lingel)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/12 "2016-03-23T18:58:33Z")
> [@](#): > > 1. I am a startled German composer. Carl Oof?? Kurt Well! ? (Some people might exclaim “well!” when startled… ) OK, sorry, I got nuthin’ ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/13 "2016-03-23T19:16:57Z")
> [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](#): > > 1. You may have seen me in the movies or at Caesars. Jack Palace? ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/14 "2016-03-23T19:21:13Z")
What’s still open? 1. I am a nonchalant wagerer. 2. I am a fan of 6 packs and 5 spots. 3. I prove sharks can be excellent at standardized tests. 4. I am a startled German composer. 5. I am a skier with my own mountain. 6. I switched transit modes once my Drive ended. 7. You may have seen me in the movies or at Caesars. Aha! #7 is J.S. Ach! * * * Guessed - - 1. I am an overeater who never tells a lie. Gorge Washington 2. I am a highly caffeinated genius. Alert Einstein 3. I am a damp scion of Hollywood royalty. Dew Barrymore 4. I’m a cowboy whose career is on the decline. John Wane 5. You could have served me in the summer of 1969 with raisins. Bran Adams 6. When I tell people that I was voted the sexiest man alive, they think I’m crazy. George Loony ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/15 "2016-03-23T19:21:46Z")
1. You might find me beautiful if I cover my bald spot. 2. I’ll be there for you, and I’m really, really strong. 3. My rap music may be a bit on the dark side. ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/16 "2016-03-23T19:40:32Z")
1. I am a nonchalant wagerer - Blasé Pascal ---
**Author:** ![Rhodes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhodes/32/273_2.png) [@Rhodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhodes)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/17 "2016-03-23T20:17:32Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > 1. I am a fan of 6 packs and 5 spots. Ab Lincoln ---
**Author:** ![Rhodes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhodes/32/273_2.png) [@Rhodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhodes)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/18 "2016-03-23T20:21:24Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > 1. I switched transit modes once my Drive ended. Ran Gosling ---
**Author:** ![Rhodes](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhodes/32/273_2.png) [@Rhodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhodes)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/19 "2016-03-23T20:24:07Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > 1. You might find me beautiful if I cover my bald spot. Kristen Wig? ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2016, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708/20 "2016-03-23T20:32:43Z")
1. I’m a rapper but I should sing a Thompson Twins song. 2. I love to collect too many things, especially controversy. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-famous-people/749708.md?page=2)