# Botticelli - December 2017 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [December 2, 2017, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317 "2017-12-02T08:30:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**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:** [December 4, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/21 "2017-12-04T15:05:53Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you write the James Bond novels? > 2. Were you a Nobel Prize-winning author who wrote in Yiddish? > 3. Are you the title character of an H. G. Wells novel? > [@Dead\_Cat](#): > > 1. I am not Ian Fleming. > 2. I suspect she neither won a Nobel nor wrote in Yiddish, but I’ll take a guess at Iris Murdoch > 3. I am not The Invisible Man Correct on 1 and 3. #2 was Isaac Singer. DQ: Died before 1800? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/22 "2017-12-04T15:35:02Z")
Nope. 1. Real 2. Dead 3. Male 4. First name starts with I 5. European 6. Known for the Arts (on a general interpretation of the term) 7. Not from the UK 8. Died before 1900 9. Known for writing 10. Died in 19th century ---
**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:** [December 4, 2017, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/23 "2017-12-04T15:58:13Z")
DQ: English primary language? IQ1: Did you frequently brain Krazy Kat with a brick? IQ2: Are you an NBA point guard named after a biblical prophet? IQ3: Are you the leader of English rock band _Jethro Tull_? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/24 "2017-12-04T16:20:06Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > DQ: English primary language? > > IQ1: Did you frequently brain Krazy Kat with a brick? > IQ2: Are you an NBA point guard named after a biblical prophet? > IQ3: Are you the leader of English rock band _Jethro Tull_? DQ: No (updated below). IQ1: Not Itchy from the Itchy & Scratchy Show? IQ2: Take a DQ. IQ3: I want to say Ian Henderson for some reason, but it’s a complete guess really. 1. Real 2. Dead 3. Male 4. First name starts with I 5. European 6. Known for the Arts (on a general interpretation of the term) 7. Not from the UK 8. Died before 1900 9. Known for writing 10. Died in 19th century 11. English NOT my primary language ---
**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:** [December 4, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/25 "2017-12-04T17:09:08Z")
Previous IQs: Did River Phoenix play you as a young man? - This was also Indiana Jones; since I asked after **Prof. P.** , consider it withdrawn Were you Sid Caesar’s female partner in comedy? - Imogene Coca Were you derisively known for your extensive shoe collection? - Yes, Imelda Marcos DQ: French your primary language? IQs: Was a major American university named after you? Were you the antihero of _A Confederacy of Dunces_? Are you a female writer from a famous South American family? ---
**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:** [December 4, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/26 "2017-12-04T22:38:08Z")
IQs: 1. Did you found the Jesuit Order? 2. Were you one of the major prophets of the Old Testament? 3. Did you release the album _SongVersation: Medicine_? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/27 "2017-12-04T23:31:41Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Previous IQs: > > Did River Phoenix play you as a young man? - This was also Indiana Jones; since I asked after **Prof. P.** , consider it withdrawn > Were you Sid Caesar’s female partner in comedy? - Imogene Coca > Were you derisively known for your extensive shoe collection? - Yes, Imelda Marcos > > DQ: > > French your primary language? > > IQs: > > Was a major American university named after you? > Were you the antihero of _A Confederacy of Dunces_? > Are you a female writer from a famous South American family? DQ: no. Updated list below. I’m thinking Ithaca for your first, but I think that’s a place rather than a person, so take three more DQs. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you found the Jesuit Order? > 2. Were you one of the major prophets of the Old Testament? > 3. Did you release the album _SongVersation: Medicine_? I am not Isaiah, but take two DQs. I think I’m going to kick myself when you remind me who the Jesuit is. Wait - I’ll guess Isaac Hayes for your third. 1. Real 2. Dead 3. Male 4. First name starts with I 5. European 6. Known for the Arts (on a general interpretation of the term) 7. Not from the UK 8. Died before 1900 9. Known for writing 10. Died in 19th century 11. English NOT my primary language 12. French NOT my primary language ---
**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:** [December 4, 2017, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/28 "2017-12-04T23:55:18Z")
> [@](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you found the Jesuit Order? > 2. Were you one of the major prophets of the Old Testament? > 3. Did you release the album SongVersation: Medicine? > I am not Isaiah, but take two DQs. I think I’m going to kick myself when you remind me who the Jesuit is. Wait - I’ll guess Isaac Hayes for your third. #1 was Ignatius of Loyola. Correct on Isaiah. #3 is India.arie. DQs: 1. Known for writing fiction? 2. Born north of Vienna? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/29 "2017-12-05T10:20:54Z")
1. Real 2. Dead 3. Male 4. First name starts with I 5. European 6. Known for the Arts (on a general interpretation of the term) 7. Not from the UK 8. Died before 1900 9. Known for writing 10. Died in 19th century 11. English NOT my primary language 12. French NOT my primary language 13. Not known for writing fiction 14. Born north of Vienna ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/30 "2017-12-05T13:25:52Z")
> [@](#): > > IQ1: Did you frequently brain Krazy Kat with a brick? > IQ2: Are you an NBA point guard named after a biblical prophet? > IQ3: Are you the leader of English rock band Jethro Tull? > > IQ1: Not Itchy from the Itchy & Scratchy Show? > IQ2: Take a DQ. > IQ3: I want to say Ian Henderson for some reason, but it’s a complete guess really. Ignatz, Isaiah Thomas, Ian Anderson We usually give points when it’s a close answer and the letter part is right, so I’ll count IQ3 as correct. DQ: Known for science? holding a DQ ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/31 "2017-12-05T14:25:48Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > Ignatz, Isaiah Thomas, Ian Anderson > > We usually give points when it’s a close answer and the letter part is right, so I’ll count IQ3 as correct. > > DQ: Known for science? > > holding a DQ Thank you kindly. No, not known for science. 1. Real 2. Dead 3. Male 4. First name starts with I 5. European 6. Known for the Arts (on a general interpretation of the term) 7. Not from the UK 8. Died before 1900 9. Known for writing 10. Died in 19th century 11. English NOT my primary language 12. French NOT my primary language 13. Not known for writing fiction 14. Born north of Vienna 15. Not known for science ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/32 "2017-12-05T15:13:24Z")
IQs: 1. Did Mark Twain blame the story of which you are the title character for inspiring the sentiments that started the U.S. Civil War? 2. Did you write the play _Rhinoceros_? 3. Are you a drunken Spaniard swordsman out for revenge on a twelve-fingered count? ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/33 "2017-12-05T15:35:43Z")
Previous IQs: Was a major American university named after you? - This was also St. Ignatius Loyola. Since I asked just before **Prof. P.** , I think I get this DQ. Were you the antihero of _A Confederacy of Dunces_? - Ignatius Reilly Are you a female writer from a famous South American family? - Isabel Allende DQs: Born west of Vienna? Known for religion or philosophy? One DQ reserved. IQs: Were you Elendil’s son? Were you Miss Trixie Delight’s maid? Were you Hillary’s top aide in her failed 1990s healthcare-reform effort? ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/34 "2017-12-05T16:15:05Z")
Three guesses, in gradually increasing order of confidence: I am not Isobel, Henrik Ibsen, or Inigo Montoya. ETA: probably obvious, but this is in reply to Prof. P’s last post. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/35 "2017-12-05T16:19:39Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Previous IQs: > > Was a major American university named after you? - This was also St. Ignatius Loyola. Since I asked just before **Prof. P.** , I think I get this DQ. > Were you the antihero of _A Confederacy of Dunces_? - Ignatius Reilly > Are you a female writer from a famous South American family? - Isabel Allende > > DQs: > > Born west of Vienna? > Known for religion or philosophy? > > One DQ reserved. > > IQs: > > Were you Elendil’s son? > Were you Miss Trixie Delight’s maid? > Were you Hillary’s top aide in her failed 1990s healthcare-reform effort? All fine. Not born west of Vienna, but known for religion or philosophy. Updated list below. I am not Elendil’s heir 🙂 (take a DQ - in fact, take 3 (4 total pending) as I’m stumped on your other 2 also). 1. Real 2. Dead 3. Male 4. First name starts with I 5. European 6. Known for the Arts (on a general interpretation of the term) 7. Not from the UK 8. Died before 1900 9. Known for writing 10. Died in 19th century 11. English NOT my primary language 12. French NOT my primary language 13. Not known for writing fiction 14. Born north of Vienna 15. Not known for science 16. Born east of Vienna 17. Known for religion or philosophy ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/36 "2017-12-05T17:55:18Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did Mark Twain blame the story of which you are the title character for inspiring the sentiments that started the U.S. Civil War? > 2. Did you write the play _Rhinoceros_? > 3. Are you a drunken Spaniard swordsman out for revenge on a twelve-fingered count? > [@Dead\_Cat](#): > > Three guesses, in gradually increasing order of confidence: I am not Isobel, Henrik Ibsen, or Inigo Montoya. > > ETA: probably obvious, but this is in reply to Prof. P’s last post. #1 was Ivanhoe. #2 was Eugene Ionesco. Correct on #3. 2 DQs reserved. ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/37 "2017-12-05T17:56:58Z")
IQ: Did you write _Critique of Pure Reason_? ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/38 "2017-12-05T18:17:53Z")
Did Monty Python describe you as a “real pissant” in **The Philosopher’s Song**? hee hee nm, Professor already has it. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/39 "2017-12-05T18:29:55Z")
Indeed he does, just when I thought I might get away with it! I am Immanuel Kant. Good work all, that was fun. I feel like I learned a lot! ---
**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:** [December 5, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-december-2017/803317/40 "2017-12-05T21:08:48Z")
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