# Bakers Dozen

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [August 4, 2010, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173 "2010-08-04T17:56:40Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2014, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26404 "2014-06-06T15:04:15Z")

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A currently living artist that you like (with link).

1. [Mark Ryden](http://www.markryden.com/).
2. [Tom Thayer](http://www.tomthayer.net/Tom_Thayer_Home.html)
3. [Robert Williams](http://www.robtwilliamsstudio.com/)
4. [Banksy](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksy)
5. [Greg Stones](http://the-zombie-penguin.myshopify.com/)
6. [Sabra Field](http://www.vpr.net/uploads/photos/original/largecloudlight.jpg)
7. [Bridget Riley](http://www.op-art.co.uk/bridget-riley/)
8. [Pyracantha](http://www.pyracantha.com/)
9. [Bruce Nauman](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Nauman)
10. [Nigel Sade](http://www.nigelsade.com)
11. [Heimo Zobernig](https://www.google.com/search?q=heimo+zobernig+artist&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4deRU4PwDJKxsASp0IGIBw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1057&bih=675)

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**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:** [June 6, 2014, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26405 "2014-06-06T16:07:46Z")

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A currently living artist that you like (with link).

1. [Mark Ryden](http://www.markryden.com/).
2. [Tom Thayer](http://www.tomthayer.net/Tom_Thayer_Home.html)
3. [Robert Williams](http://www.robtwilliamsstudio.com/)
4. [Banksy](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksy)
5. [Greg Stones](http://the-zombie-penguin.myshopify.com/)
6. [Sabra Field](http://www.vpr.net/uploads/photos/original/largecloudlight.jpg)
7. [Bridget Riley](http://www.op-art.co.uk/bridget-riley/)
8. [Pyracantha](http://www.pyracantha.com/)
9. [Bruce Nauman](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Nauman)
10. [Nigel Sade](http://www.nigelsade.com)
11. [Heimo Zobernig](https://www.google.com/search?q=heimo+zobernig+artist&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4deRU4PwDJKxsASp0IGIBw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1057&bih=675)
12. [Yaacov Agam](http://www.artbrokerage.com/Yaacov-Agam)

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**Author:** ![Nonsuch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonsuch/32/2922_2.png) [@Nonsuch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nonsuch)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2014, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26406 "2014-06-06T22:35:02Z")

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A currently living artist that you like (with link).

1. [Mark Ryden](http://www.markryden.com/).
2. [Tom Thayer](http://www.tomthayer.net/Tom_Thayer_Home.html)
3. [Robert Williams](http://www.robtwilliamsstudio.com/)
4. [Banksy](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksy)
5. [Greg Stones](http://the-zombie-penguin.myshopify.com/)
6. [Sabra Field](http://www.vpr.net/uploads/photos/original/largecloudlight.jpg)
7. [Bridget Riley](http://www.op-art.co.uk/bridget-riley/)
8. [Pyracantha](http://www.pyracantha.com/)
9. [Bruce Nauman](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Nauman)
10. [Nigel Sade](http://www.nigelsade.com)
11. [Heimo Zobernig](https://www.google.com/search?q=heimo+zobernig+artist&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=4deRU4PwDJKxsASp0IGIBw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1057&bih=675)
12. [Yaacov Agam](http://www.artbrokerage.com/Yaacov-Agam)
13. [Eric Fischl](http://www.ericfischl.com/)

New:

Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)

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**Author:** ![anyrose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2014, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26407 "2014-06-06T22:56:41Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26408 "2014-06-06T23:11:13Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber

Like Theodoric of York: [https://screen.yahoo.com/medieval-barber-000000006.html](https://screen.yahoo.com/medieval-barber-000000006.html)

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**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26409 "2014-06-07T00:22:40Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. [Brewer](http://www.schlenkerla.de/biergeschichte/brauerstern/bilder/joerg-preumaister.jpg)

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**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26410 "2014-06-07T00:25:05Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf

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**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26411 "2014-06-07T00:26:09Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer

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**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26412 "2014-06-07T00:30:03Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer
7. Prostitute

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**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26413 "2014-06-07T00:35:07Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer
7. Prostitute
8. Tailor

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**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26414 "2014-06-07T01:02:21Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Fletcher (arrow maker)

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**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:** [June 7, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26415 "2014-06-07T01:19:26Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer
7. Prostitute
8. Tailor
9. Fletcher
10. Fishmonger

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**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26416 "2014-06-07T01:23:07Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer
7. Prostitute
8. Tailor
9. Fletcher
10. Fishmonger
11. Sellsword/Mercenary

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26417 "2014-06-07T01:30:59Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer
7. Prostitute
8. Tailor
9. Fletcher
10. Fishmonger
11. Sellsword/Mercenary
12. Monarch (not a lot of job openings, but hey, somebody had to do it!)

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**Author:** ![OneCentStamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@OneCentStamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OneCentStamp)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26418 "2014-06-07T01:45:44Z")

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Medieval Occupations

1. Cooper (barrel-maker)
2. Blacksmith
3. Barber
4. Brewer
5. Serf
6. Cordwainer
7. Prostitute
8. Tailor
9. Fletcher
10. Fishmonger
11. Sellsword/Mercenary
12. Monarch (not a lot of job openings, but hey, somebody had to do it!)
13. Chandler

**Next: Musical Acts With Intentionally Misspelled Names**

1. Def Leppard

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**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26419 "2014-06-07T01:47:45Z")

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**Musical Acts With Intentionally Misspelled Names**

1. Def Leppard
2. Led Zeppelin

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26420 "2014-06-07T01:47:52Z")

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**Next: Musical Acts With Intentionally Misspelled Names**

1. Def Leppard
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd

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**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26421 "2014-06-07T01:52:07Z")

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Musical Acts With Intentionally Misspelled Names

1. Def Leppard
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd
4. The Beatles

(Previous list #13–Chandler “Could I BE any more of a medieval occupation?”)

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**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:** [June 7, 2014, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26422 "2014-06-07T02:03:25Z")

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Musical Acts With Intentionally Misspelled Names

1. Def Leppard
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd
4. The Beatles
5. The Byrds

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**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2014, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/26423 "2014-06-07T02:07:30Z")

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Musical Acts With Intentionally Misspelled Names

1. Def Leppard
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Lynyrd Skynyrd
4. The Beatles
5. The Byrds
6. [Ass Ponys](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ass_Ponys)

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