# 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\
**Page:** 3015

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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 18, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60287 "2018-07-18T14:25:24Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”

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**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60288 "2018-07-18T14:31:16Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60289 "2018-07-18T15:27:35Z")

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Famous Children of Famous Parents

1. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. - actor (Sr. was a noted concert violinist.)
2. Liv Tyler - actress (Father is Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.)
3. Arlo Guthrie - songwriter/singer (father was Woody Guthrie.)
4. Carrie Fisher - actress (Daughter of singer Eddie Fisher & actress Debbie Reynolds)
5. Liza Minnelli (Judy Garland & Vincente Minnelli)
6. Ken Griffey, Jr. - baseball player, member of Baseball HOF (Father is baseball player Ken Griffey, Sr.)
7. Stephanie Zimbalist - actress (Father was #1 on this list.)
8. Daniel Day-Lewis, actor (father was Cecil Day-Lewis, Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom)
9. John F. Kennedy Jr. - lawyer and publisher (parents were, well, you know)
10. Gary Lewis - musician (Father was comedian and actor Jerry Lewis)
11. Andrew Cuomo - Governor of New York, just like his late dad, Mario
12. Rob Reiner, film director, son of Carl Reiner, comedian
13. Ronan Farrow, Pulitzer prize winning journalist, son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen

Apparently Mia was joking when she said that Ronan was “possibly” Frank Sinatra’s son

Pass

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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 18, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60290 "2018-07-18T16:24:04Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”

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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 18, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60291 "2018-07-18T17:43:06Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”

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**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60292 "2018-07-18T18:36:56Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”

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**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60293 "2018-07-18T19:45:59Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”
8. “I’d rather be doing this with Hillary. She is one hot babe.”

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60294 "2018-07-18T21:13:36Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”
8. “I’d rather be doing this with Hillary. She is one hot babe.”
9. “R-U-S-A! R-U-S-S-A! OK, don’t worry, I’ll get it right soon.”

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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 18, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60295 "2018-07-18T21:15:53Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”
8. “I’d rather be doing this with Hillary. She is one hot babe.”
9. “R-U-S-A! R-U-S-S-A! OK, don’t worry, I’ll get it right soon.”
10. “Mike Pence is sooo jealous.”

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**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60296 "2018-07-18T22:00:11Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”
8. “I’d rather be doing this with Hillary. She is one hot babe.”
9. “R-U-S-A! R-U-S-S-A! OK, don’t worry, I’ll get it right soon.”
10. “Mike Pence is sooo jealous.”
11. “So, Donald, how many states you wanna win in 2020?”

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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 18, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60297 "2018-07-18T22:10:34Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”
8. “I’d rather be doing this with Hillary. She is one hot babe.”
9. “R-U-S-A! R-U-S-S-A! OK, don’t worry, I’ll get it right soon.”
10. “Mike Pence is sooo jealous.”
11. “So, Donald, how many states you wanna win in 2020?”
12. “Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen.”

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**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60298 "2018-07-18T22:28:31Z")

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Overheard backstage just before the Trump-Putin press conference

1. “Uh, Mr. President, I really don’t think you should offer to return Alaska.”
2. “Kneel before Zod.”
3. “If he says ‘No collusion’ just one more fucking time, so help me, I’m gonna scream.”
4. “Sure hope he doesn’t say ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’”
5. “The translator said she needs a long, hot shower.”
6. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the Russian Federation…”
7. “Remember, Donald, we have the tape.”
8. “I’d rather be doing this with Hillary. She is one hot babe.”
9. “R-U-S-A! R-U-S-S-A! OK, don’t worry, I’ll get it right soon.”
10. “Mike Pence is sooo jealous.”
11. “So, Donald, how many states you wanna win in 2020?”
12. “Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen.”
13. “Mr. Trump, I am your Russian language instructor with the first word you need to know. It is DA. Repeat after me, DA.”

New  
Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60299 "2018-07-18T22:36:45Z")

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New  
Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
2. Benedick, _Much Ado About Nothing_, by Shakespeare

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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 19, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60300 "2018-07-19T02:45:59Z")

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Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
2. Benedick, _Much Ado About Nothing_, by Shakespeare
3. Cinderella

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**Author:** ![CharmaChameleon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@CharmaChameleon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CharmaChameleon)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60301 "2018-07-19T03:16:10Z")

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Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
2. Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, by Shakespeare
3. Cinderella
4. Puddleglum

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**Author:** ![Mr\_Zox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Mr\_Zox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Zox)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60302 "2018-07-19T03:34:13Z")

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> [@CharmaChameleon](#):
>
> Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
> (alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)
> 
> 1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
> 2. Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, by Shakespeare
> 3. Cinderella
> 4. Puddleglum

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot??!!?

Let’s get back to alphabetical order, with a _ **D** _:

> [@](#):
>
> Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
> (alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)
> 
> 1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
> 2. Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, by Shakespeare
> 3. Cinderella
> 4. Dick Whittington

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**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\
**Post date:** [July 19, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60303 "2018-07-19T04:10:30Z")

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Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
2. Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, by Shakespeare
3. Cinderella
4. Dick Whittington
5. Elwood P. Dowd, _Harvey_

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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 19, 2018, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60304 "2018-07-19T04:25:41Z")

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Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
2. Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, by Shakespeare
3. Cinderella
4. Dick Whittington
5. Elwood P. Dowd, _Harvey_
6. Huckleberry Finn

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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 19, 2018, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60305 "2018-07-19T04:29:24Z")

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> [@CharmaChameleon](#):
>
> 1. Puddleglum

> [@Mr\_Zox](#):
>
> Whiskey Tango Foxtrot??!!?

In addition to being the username of a poster on this board, Puddleglum is a fictional character from _The Chronicles of Narnia_.

I don’t see how the name starts with a D though.

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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:** [July 19, 2018, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/60306 "2018-07-19T04:31:03Z")

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Fictional characters from classic works, A-M  
(alphabetize according to first or last name, your choice)

1. Allan-a-Dale, Robin Hood
2. Benedick, Much Ado About Nothing, by Shakespeare
3. Cinderella
4. Dick Whittington
5. Elwood P. Dowd, Harvey
6. Huckleberry Finn
7. Jay Gatsby (aka Jay Gatz)

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