# 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:** 751

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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:** [March 21, 2013, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15002 "2013-03-21T16:48:18Z")

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Medical School Graduates Famous For Something BESIDES Medicine

1. Graham Chapman of Monty Python
2. Michael Crichton
3. Georges Clemenceau
4. Roger Bannister
5. Tenley Albright
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
7. Rafael Campo
8. Ernesto “Che” Guevara
9. Ethan Canin
10. Anton Chekhov
11. John “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald (ETA: Boston mayor; JFK’s maternal grandfather)
12. Scott “Santini” Powell, of Sha Na Na

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15003 "2013-03-21T17:31:40Z")

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Medical School Graduates Famous For Something BESIDES Medicine

1. Graham Chapman of Monty Python
2. Michael Crichton
3. Georges Clemenceau
4. Roger Bannister
5. Tenley Albright
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
7. Rafael Campo
8. Ernesto “Che” Guevara
9. Ethan Canin
10. Anton Chekhov
11. John “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald (ETA: Boston mayor; JFK’s maternal grandfather)
12. Scott “Santini” Powell, of Sha Na Na
13. George Lincoln Goodale  
Next…

The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V

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**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15004 "2013-03-21T17:34:36Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V

1. 2009 Toyota Corolla S

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15005 "2013-03-21T17:40:23Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V

1. 2009 Toyota Corolla S

1. 2001 VW Jetta

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**Author:** ![Iggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iggy/32/3364_2.png) [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15006 "2013-03-21T18:40:44Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V

1. 2009 Toyota Corolla S

1. 2001 VW Jetta
2. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT

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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:** [March 21, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15007 "2013-03-21T18:49:54Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus

**e7t** - how do you like the CR-V? I’m looking at it for my next car.

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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:** [March 21, 2013, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15008 "2013-03-21T21:26:03Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry

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**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2013, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15009 "2013-03-21T21:30:44Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry
7. 2010 Toyota Sienna & 2003 GMC Jimmy

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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:** [March 22, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15010 "2013-03-22T01:03:57Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry
7. 2010 Toyota Sienna
8. 2003 GMC Jimmy
9. 2006 Toyota Camry

I divided Sparky’s answer into two to fill up another slot. We usually have difficulty filling these “one pick” categories.

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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:** [March 22, 2013, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15011 "2013-03-22T01:18:05Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry
7. 2010 Toyota Sienna
8. 2003 GMC Jimmy
9. 2006 Toyota Camry
10. 2011 Chevy Malibu

Just like this: [http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2011/05/2011-Chevrolet-Malibu-front-view-in-red-1024x640.jpg](http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/2011/05/2011-Chevrolet-Malibu-front-view-in-red-1024x640.jpg). I like it a lot.

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**Author:** ![SSG\_Schwartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15012 "2013-03-22T03:28:00Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry
7. 2010 Toyota Sienna
8. 2003 GMC Jimmy
9. 2006 Toyota Camry
10. 2011 Chevy Malibu
11. 2006 Ford F-150

SFC Schwartz

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15013 "2013-03-22T03:53:00Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry
7. 2010 Toyota Sienna
8. 2003 GMC Jimmy
9. 2006 Toyota Camry
10. 2011 Chevy Malibu
11. 2006 Ford F-150
12. 1963 Porsche 356

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15014 "2013-03-22T03:55:58Z")

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\<time out\>

> [@anyrose](#):
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> **e7t** - how do you like the CR-V? I’m looking at it for my next car.

**anyrose** , I’ll PM you in a few…  
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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:** [March 22, 2013, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15015 "2013-03-22T04:15:03Z")

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The Current Car(s) You Drive

1. 2001 Honda CR-V
2. 2009 Toyota Corolla S
3. 2001 VW Jetta
4. 1994 Ford Ranger XLT
5. 1999 Ford Taurus
6. 2003 Toyota Camry
7. 2010 Toyota Sienna
8. 2003 GMC Jimmy
9. 2006 Toyota Camry
10. 2011 Chevy Malibu
11. 2006 Ford F-150
12. 1963 Porsche 356
13. 2012 Honda Odyssey

Just like this: [http://pictures.dealer.com/a/autofairhondaplymouth/1206/8daaa556a315b13ff6d01726058b0453x.jpg](http://pictures.dealer.com/a/autofairhondaplymouth/1206/8daaa556a315b13ff6d01726058b0453x.jpg)

Next category:

Songs that mention at least one dead person

1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel

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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:** [March 22, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15016 "2013-03-22T04:19:56Z")

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Songs that mention at least one dead person

1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
2. “Elvis is Everywhere,” Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper

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**Author:** ![SSG\_Schwartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SSG\_Schwartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSG_Schwartz)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15017 "2013-03-22T04:21:38Z")

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1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
2. “Callin’ Elvis,” Mark Knopfler
3. “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobby Gentry

SFC Schwartz

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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:** [March 22, 2013, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15018 "2013-03-22T04:23:09Z")

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Sorry about that–I changed my second entry to “Elvis is Everywhere” but you snuck in with #3 before I could edit. 🙂

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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:** [March 22, 2013, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15019 "2013-03-22T04:24:40Z")

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Songs that mention at least one dead person

1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
2. “Elvis is Everywhere,” Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper
3. “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobby Gentry
4. “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry

Is it supposed to be real people or do song characters count?

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**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15020 "2013-03-22T04:56:58Z")

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Songs that mention at least one dead person

1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
2. “Elvis is Everywhere,” Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper
3. “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobby Gentry
4. “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry
5. “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence, then by Reba McEntire

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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:** [March 22, 2013, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-dozen/549173/15021 "2013-03-22T11:01:37Z")

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Songs that mention at least one dead person

1. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
2. “Elvis is Everywhere,” Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper
3. “Ode to Billie Joe” Bobby Gentry
4. “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry
5. “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence, then by Reba McEntire
6. “Abraham, Martin and John” by Dion

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