DQ: Does the film you appear in have a criminal element?
- Male
- Fictional
- Not American
- “M” is the initial of my first name
- Movie character
- Alive
- Doesn’t appear in sci-fi movies
- Not the hero
- European
- Did not appear in multiple movies
- Doesn’t have companions, as such
- Not in an American Hollywood production
- Did not first appear before 1970
- British
- Never killed anyone (as far as I know)
- Movie not made in 21st century
- Not a villain
- Age indeterminate (but probably over 40, I’d say)
- Not in an animated film
- In a film produced between 1970-1985
- There are criminals in the movie, in a way, but it’s not a crime movie by any means
I’ll give Sternvogel another 24 hours to ask his already-earned DQ. Then I’ll entertain direct “Are you [name]” questions from all those who’ve successfully earned a DQ in this round, until 9am EST Monday. If no one gets it by then, I’ll declare victory and start the next round. Thanks, sportsfans!
Just to be clear, one “Are you [name]” question per DQ, or one “Are you [name]” question per person who stumped you?
In other words, do I get only one “Are you [name]” question?
Per person. You would get one.
This would be Major Matt Mason.
DQ: Would this movie be considered a comedy?
- Male
- Fictional
- Not American
- “M” is the initial of my first name
- Movie character
- Alive
- Doesn’t appear in sci-fi movies
- Not the hero
- European
- Did not appear in multiple movies
- Doesn’t have companions, as such
- Not in an American Hollywood production
- Did not first appear before 1970
- British
- Never killed anyone (as far as I know)
- Movie not made in 21st century
- Not a villain
- Age indeterminate (but probably over 40, I’d say)
- Not in an animated film
- In a film produced between 1970-1985
- There are criminals in the movie, in a way, but it’s not a crime movie by any means
- In a comedy
OK. Let the “Are you [name]?” questions begin, one each for those players who’d already earned a DQ.
I’m sorry; despite the fact that there aren’t that many British comedies in that 1970 - 1985 period, and despite the fact that I’m sure I’ve seen whatever this is and just can’t think of a character’s name, I’m totally stumped and can’t come up with a guess that’s even worth the name. What was Peter Sellars’ character’s name in ‘The Magic Christian’? What was Malcolm McDowell’s character’s name in ‘O Lucky Man’? Could it be a Python that I haven’t thought of? What was Michael Palin’s character’s name in ‘Jabberwocky’?
Anyway, having thrown those possibilities out to the Great Hive Mind that is the Dope, I pass on the offer of a question and salute you, Elendil’s Heir. The Dúnadan has a formidable intellect, as we have always known.
I’m stumped. I’m wondering if the film spun off from a TV series.
I’ll extend the deadline through Weds. 9am EST. You can do it!
Oh, all right.
I’m Mr. Creosote, the extraordinarily large and disgustingly-vomitous gourmand from Monty Python’s (good instincts, Le Ministre) The Meaning of Life.
Yes, “Mr.” really is his first name: http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0027888/bio
Not for the faint of heart: Mr Creosote Monty Python - YouTube
Next letter: “R.”
Well, that was tricksy. Where does that bit of Python trivia come from please?
Which bit?
I think it’s a fair win - I knew of the character (and his name, though I suppose the tricksy bit was knowing (or thinking) that “Mr” was his actual first name) and I’m by no means a Python fan. All the questions were answered fairly. I think it was hard to get because when thinking of movie characters, everyone tends to think of more of a traditional type film.
Next round IQ: Are you famous for winning the top event in your sport 3 times, and your name reversed is a crime?
IQ: Are a famous British film director whose brother is, if anything, even better known for his nature programmes?
Dunno about the first. Ask a DQ.
No, I’m not Sir Richard Attenborough (sp?).
First one was Red Rum, 3 times winner of the Grand National horse race. Perhaps a bit cheeky to pick a non-human, but unless that is against the rules, I think it counts (to my mind “Donald Duck” would be a perfectly acceptable choice, for example). Good on Sir Richard (and right on the spelling, I believe).
DQ: Alive?
IQ: Did you die in suspicious circumstances having stolen huge amounts from your company’s pension scheme?
- Dead
Dunno about the thief, either, although I’m sure I’ll recognize the name.
Mr being his first name.
IQ: Do you get No Respect?
When not singing hard rock, do you travel through the Amazon with a group called the Jungle Studs?