# Botticelli, February 2014 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [February 2, 2014, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337 "2014-02-02T06:47:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/281 "2014-02-16T04:36:37Z")
Oh. DQ: Are you James Doohan? ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/282 "2014-02-16T04:40:01Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Oh. > DQ: Are you James Doohan? Nope. I’m not James Doohan. ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/283 "2014-02-16T04:46:23Z")
Previous IQs: Were you a small reptile who was a singer’s chum? - “Jeremiah was a bullfrog; was a good friend of mine…” Did a dog and a cat look at you and do nothing to help when you got in trouble? - George Jetson, stuck on the treadmill during the closing credits at the end of every episode. Did JFK always particularly appreciate your memos? - That was John Kenneth Galbraith, economist and diplomat (at the time, U.S. ambassador to India). The question about your performance being seen to be fully appreciated was intended to draw a distinction between, say, an actor and a singer. Lemme think about Firstname Lastname… ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/284 "2014-02-16T04:52:17Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Previous IQs: > > Were you a small reptile who was a singer’s chum? - “Jeremiah was a bullfrog; was a good friend of mine…” :smack: Should have known that one. I certainly know the song. > [@](#): > > The question about your performance being seen to be fully appreciated was intended to draw a distinction between, say, an actor and a singer. Ah. Well, I said I’d clarify, so I will: I’m not a singer at all; and while I’ve done a little acting, I’m not best known as an actor. Let’s fix up our summary for J: 1. Real. 2. Male. 3. Not living. 4. American. 5. Last name does not start with J. 6. In the Arts. 7. Not from east of the Mississippi. 8. In the performing arts. 9. Not from south of the Mason-Dixon line. 10. Died since 1950. 11. I’m not a singer at all; and while I’ve done a little acting, I’m not best known as an actor. 12. Award winner. 13. Known for work in movies/TV. 14. Died after 2000. 15. I suppose you could call him a leading man. 16. No famous SO. 17. Not born in or after 1970. 18. Known primarily for TV. 19. Famous for one role. 20. The show aired on broadcast TV. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/285 "2014-02-16T04:55:22Z")
DQ: Are you Johnny Carson? ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/286 "2014-02-16T05:07:10Z")
> [@etv78](#): > > DQ: Are you Johnny Carson? Yes, I am **Johnny Carson**. Born in Iowa, and I’ll admit that you had me consulting a map to see if Iowa was north of the Mason-Dixon line (hell, I had to consult Wikipedia to find out exactly where that was–it and its significance is not part of our school curriculum up here). Of course, Johnny is best known for his hosting of _The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson_. A little bit of acting, as characters such as Art Fern and Carnac the Magnificent; as well as one voice appearance on _The Simpsons_ indicated, but primarily a late-night talk show host. Good job, **etv**! Looking forward to you hosting the next round. ETA: Phew, we did all this in one day. Never mind, I needed a lazy day in my easy chair with my laptop. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/287 "2014-02-16T05:10:57Z")
I’ll start tomorrow, off to bed. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/288 "2014-02-16T15:12:22Z")
Alrighty then. Your letter is L ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/289 "2014-02-16T15:23:11Z")
IQs: 1. Did you hit the road with Bob and Bing? 2. Were you the top TV comedienne of the 1950’s? 3. Were you Li’l Abner’s daddy? ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/290 "2014-02-16T15:50:39Z")
Prof- Pure guess for #1, not Myrna Loy. At least 2 DQs ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/291 "2014-02-16T16:46:46Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you hit the road with Bob and Bing? > 2. Were you the top TV comedienne of the 1950’s? > 3. Were you Li’l Abner’s daddy? > [@etv78](#): > > Prof- Pure guess for #1, not Myrna Loy. > > At least 2 DQs #1 was Dorothy Lamour. #2 was Lucille Ball. #3 was Lucifer Yokum, more often called Pappy . DQs: 1. Real? 2. Male? 3. Last name starts with L? ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/292 "2014-02-16T16:48:06Z")
IQs: 1. Were you the ship doctor on the Enterprise? 2. Were you a Secret Chimp with your own Saturday morning kid’s show? 3. Are you Superman’s girlfriend? ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/293 "2014-02-16T16:50:43Z")
Not Lois Lane, or Scotty Laforge. DQ. ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/294 "2014-02-16T16:51:51Z")
DQ answers 1.Real 2.Male 3.Last initial “L” ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/295 "2014-02-16T17:04:46Z")
Way to go, **etv**! IQs: Is your official library and museum run by a state and not by the United States, as one might otherwise expect? Did you, in a movie, awake after a nightmare to find your weapon having pierced your side? Was your last public appearance in 1922, honoring your dad? ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/296 "2014-02-16T17:04:58Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Were you the ship doctor on the Enterprise? > 2. Were you a Secret Chimp with your own Saturday morning kid’s show? > 3. Are you Superman’s girlfriend? > [@etv78](#): > > Not Lois Lane, or Scotty Laforge. DQ. #1 was not Scotty LaForge (who was in engineering), but Leonard McCoy. #2 was Lancelot Link. #3 is, of course, Lois Lane. DQs: 1. Alive? 2. In the performing arts? ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/297 "2014-02-16T17:08:16Z")
IQs: 1. Did your name become synonymous with aversion to industrial progress? 2. Are you Superman’s mermaid girlfriend? 3. In your first appearance, are you reading a magazine upside down? ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/298 "2014-02-16T17:12:28Z")
EH-Not Robert Todd Lincoln, whose last appearance was at the Lincoln Memorial dedication. 2 DQs Prof-Not Mr Luddite. 2 DQs ---
**Author:** ![etv78](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/d78d45/32.png) [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/299 "2014-02-16T17:13:30Z")
> [@etv78](#): > > DQ answers > > 1.Real > 2.Male > 3.Last initial “L” > 4.Dead > 5.Not in the Arts More DQ info ---
**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:** [February 16, 2014, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337/300 "2014-02-16T17:40:12Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did your name become synonymous with aversion to industrial progress? > 2. Are you Superman’s mermaid girlfriend? > 3. In your first appearance, are you reading a magazine upside down? > [@etv78](#): > > Prof-Not Mr Luddite. 2 DQs #1 was Ned Ludd, and hence the Luddites, but close enough. #2 is Lori Lemaris. #3 is Luna Lovegood, from the Harry Potter books and movies. DQs: 1. Died before 1900? 2. In politics? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2014/680337.md?page=16)