# 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:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2015, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36024 "2015-07-14T15:34:36Z")

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Nintendo games or characters

1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Legend of Zelda
3. Donkey Kong
4. Earthbound
5. Radar Scope
6. Yoshi
7. Pokemon Diamond & Pearl
8. Inkling Squid
9. Wii Sports Resort
10. 1943: The Battle of Midway
11. Tetris
12. Zombie Nation
13. Splatoon

Most suprising lines in the new Harper Lee novel “Go Set a Watchman”

1. Scout to her doomed boyfriend Jack: “I want you to paint me wearing this ham costume… wearing ONLY this ham costume.”

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36025 "2015-07-14T15:42:59Z")

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(The above being tongue in cheek, obviously- make something up that would NOT be found in the new Harper Lee novel.)

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2015, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36026 "2015-07-14T17:01:05Z")

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[QUOTE=Sampiro]  
Most suprising lines in the new Harper Lee novel “Go Set a Watchman”

1. Scout to her doomed boyfriend Jack: “I want you to paint me wearing this ham costume… wearing ONLY this ham costume.”  
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Okay, a tweaking that may get more interest:

In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-

Tolkien’s examination of the early life and imprinting of his often misunderstood villains

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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:** [July 14, 2015, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36027 "2015-07-14T21:16:40Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman

Oliver Twist reset in the 1990’s.

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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:** [July 14, 2015, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36028 "2015-07-14T21:24:41Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen

(Interview book, updating the '80s Alan Moore graphic novel)

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**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36029 "2015-07-15T02:50:00Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man

The Joy Luck Club, retold for men

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36030 "2015-07-15T05:10:10Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman

Sequel to Moby-Dick.

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36031 "2015-07-15T12:12:59Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat

Scout visits Down Under

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**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36032 "2015-07-15T12:36:13Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!

Sequel to “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36033 "2015-07-15T13:14:54Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!
8. Go Set the Table, Man!

Advice from Emily Post about where to put the extra forks.

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36034 "2015-07-15T14:48:34Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!
8. Go Set the Table, Man!
9. Go Walk Like a Man

The Frankie Valli Guide to Life

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36035 "2015-07-15T14:51:17Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!
8. Go Set the Table, Man!
9. Go Walk Like a Man
10. Go Like A Batman

Michael Keaton’s autobio.

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36036 "2015-07-15T15:22:30Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!
8. Go Set the Table, Man!
9. Go Walk Like a Man
10. Go Like A Batman
11. Go Net a Croc, Man

(advice for would-be Australian adventurers)

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36037 "2015-07-15T15:59:03Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!
8. Go Set the Table, Man!
9. Go Walk Like a Man
10. Go Like A Batman
11. Go Net a Croc, Man
12. Go Next To Walmart  
(Shopping for bargains in the modern world)

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36038 "2015-07-15T16:21:51Z")

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In the tradition of GO SET A WATCHMAN, what are some other surprise continuations to classic novels you’d like to see?

1. Go Babysit an Orc-
2. Go Steal A Walkman
3. Go Sit with the Watchmen
4. Go Get a Wok, Man
5. Go Kill a Whale, Seaman
6. Cosset a Wombat
7. Go Stomp a Roach, Man!
8. Go Set the Table, Man!
9. Go Walk Like a Man
10. Go Like A Batman
11. Go Net a Croc, Man
12. Go Next To Walmart
13. Go Ser, The Gosarian

Ghostbusters, from the point-of-view of the (very misunderstood) putative villain.

I’ll pass.

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**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36039 "2015-07-15T20:42:10Z")

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Drinks you can’t get enough of

1. Wild Cherry Pepsi  
My current obsession.

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36040 "2015-07-15T20:56:11Z")

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Drinks you can’t get enough of

1. Wild Cherry Pepsi
2. High West Double Rye Whiskey

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36041 "2015-07-15T20:58:54Z")

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Drinks you can’t get enough of

1. Wild Cherry Pepsi
2. High West Double Rye Whiskey
3. Diet Coke

(yeah, boring, but I like it)

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**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2015, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36042 "2015-07-15T21:08:16Z")

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Drinks you can’t get enough of

1. Wild Cherry Pepsi
2. High West Double Rye Whiskey
3. Diet Coke
4. Fruit Punch (non-alcoholic)

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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:** [July 15, 2015, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/36043 "2015-07-15T21:10:01Z")

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Drinks you can’t get enough of

1. Wild Cherry Pepsi
2. High West Double Rye Whiskey
3. Diet Coke
4. Fruit Punch (non-alcoholic)
5. Egg Nog

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