# Botticelli - February 2019 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [February 2, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851 "2019-02-02T22:10:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**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 21, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/141 "2019-02-21T05:04:09Z")
T. 1. real 2. last name starts with T 3. male 4. dead 5. American 6. died after 1950 7. not known for the Arts 8. not known for politics 9. died of natural causes 10. died before 1999 11. known, in part, for Science 12. age 60+ at death 13. known for a business or product 14. not known for an industrial (rather than domestic) product 15. known for a domestic product or products 16. product not powered by electricity or batteries 17. product not edible 18. product is a tool, of sorts 19. product smaller than a breadbox 20. product not usually held by hand, or at least not for long 21. product not an electronic device 22. hesitant as I am to reinforce gender stereotypes, product is, I suppose, probably more likely to be used by a woman than a man ---
**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:** [February 21, 2019, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/142 "2019-02-21T13:36:24Z")
DQ: Is object usually used in the kitchen? 2 DQs left ---
**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 21, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/143 "2019-02-21T14:37:48Z")
T. 1. real 2. last name starts with T 3. male 4. dead 5. American 6. died after 1950 7. not known for the Arts 8. not known for politics 9. died of natural causes 10. died before 1999 11. known, in part, for Science 12. age 60+ at death 13. known for a business or product 14. not known for an industrial (rather than domestic) product 15. known for a domestic product or products 16. product not powered by electricity or batteries 17. product not edible 18. product is a tool, of sorts 19. product smaller than a breadbox 20. product not usually held by hand, or at least not for long 21. product not an electronic device 22. hesitant as I am to reinforce gender stereotypes, product is, I suppose, probably more likely to be used by a woman than a man 23. object usually used in the kitchen ---
**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 21, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/144 "2019-02-21T14:55:14Z")
Aha, it’s Jeremy Toasteroven. No, wait… ---
**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:** [February 21, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/145 "2019-02-21T19:05:12Z")
DQ: Used for cooking? 1 DQ left ---
**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 21, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/146 "2019-02-21T19:41:53Z")
T. 1. real 2. last name starts with T 3. male 4. dead 5. American 6. died after 1950 7. not known for the Arts 8. not known for politics 9. died of natural causes 10. died before 1999 11. known, in part, for Science 12. age 60+ at death 13. known for a business or product 14. not known for an industrial (rather than domestic) product 15. known for a domestic product or products 16. product not powered by electricity or batteries 17. product not edible 18. product is a tool, of sorts 19. product smaller than a breadbox 20. product not usually held by hand, or at least not for long 21. product not an electronic device 22. hesitant as I am to reinforce gender stereotypes, product is, I suppose, probably more likely to be used by a woman than a man 23. object usually used in the kitchen 24. not used for cooking, as such ---
**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 22, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/147 "2019-02-22T00:52:18Z")
…still stumped… ---
**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:** [February 22, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/148 "2019-02-22T13:21:19Z")
DQ: Is product used for cleaning? My best guess so far is Johnny Toasteroven. ---
**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 22, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/149 "2019-02-22T19:05:47Z")
T. 1. real 2. last name starts with T 3. male 4. dead 5. American 6. died after 1950 7. not known for the Arts 8. not known for politics 9. died of natural causes 10. died before 1999 11. known, in part, for Science 12. age 60+ at death 13. known for a business or product 14. not known for an industrial (rather than domestic) product 15. known for a domestic product or products 16. product not powered by electricity or batteries 17. product not edible 18. product is a tool, of sorts 19. product smaller than a breadbox 20. product not usually held by hand, or at least not for long 21. product not an electronic device 22. hesitant as I am to reinforce gender stereotypes, product is, I suppose, probably more likely to be used by a woman than a man 23. object usually used in the kitchen 24. not used for cooking, as such 25. product not used for cleaning Please ask your earned “Are you Firstname Lastname?” questions by noon Sun. EST. ---
**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 22, 2019, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/150 "2019-02-22T20:20:02Z")
DQ: Are you Earl Tupper, creator of Tupperware? ---
**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:** [February 22, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/151 "2019-02-22T20:51:50Z")
Of course it is. Going to start thinking of U questions now. ---
**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 22, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/152 "2019-02-22T21:31:14Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > DQ: Are you Earl Tupper, creator of Tupperware? Dingdingding! He shoots, he scores! I am indeed Earl Tupper The American inventor and businessman: [Earl Tupper - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_Tupper) Good job, **PP**! Thought I just might get away with this one… ---
**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 23, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/153 "2019-02-23T15:22:43Z")
Thang Q! On to U! ---
**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:** [February 23, 2019, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/154 "2019-02-23T18:10:32Z")
IQ1: Are you a Burmese diplomat and the third Secretary-General of the United Nations? IQ2: Are you the mother of giant spiders who drained the Two Trees of Valinor? IQ3: Are you an absurdist king created by Alfred Jarry? ---
**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 23, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/155 "2019-02-23T18:32:14Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > IQ1: Are you a Burmese diplomat and the third Secretary-General of the United Nations? > IQ2: Are you the mother of giant spiders who drained the Two Trees of Valinor? > IQ3: Are you an absurdist king created by Alfred Jarry? 1. I am not U Thant. 2. I am not Ungoliant. 3. I am not Ubu Roi. ---
**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 24, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/156 "2019-02-24T01:31:10Z")
IQs: Did Peter Lorre play you in _Casablanca_? Did you write _The Name of the Rose_? Were you Ygraine’s disguised lover? ---
**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:** [February 24, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/157 "2019-02-24T02:10:57Z")
IQ1: Did you play The Bride in the _Kill Bill_ movies? IQ2: Are you the drummer for Metallica? IQ3: Are you the Babylonian version of Noah? ---
**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 24, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/158 "2019-02-24T02:17:04Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > IQs: > > Did Peter Lorre play you in _Casablanca_? > Did you write _The Name of the Rose_? > Were you Ygraine’s disguised lover? Take a DQ for #1. I really oughta know that one. #2. I am not Umberto Eco. #3. I am not Uther Pendragon. ---
**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 24, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/159 "2019-02-24T02:18:04Z")
> [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > IQ1: Did you play The Bride in the _Kill Bill_ movies? > IQ2: Are you the drummer for Metallica? > IQ3: Are you the Babylonian version of Noah? #1. I am not Uma Thurman. #2. Take a DQ. #3. I am not Utnapishtim. ---
**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 24, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851/160 "2019-02-24T05:04:42Z")
Previous IQs: Did Peter Lorre play you in _Casablanca_? - The whiny and doomed Ugarte Did you write _The Name of the Rose_? - Yes, Umberto Eco Were you Ygraine’s disguised lover? - Yes, Uther Pendragon DQ: Real? IQs: Were you the star of the post-apocalyptic TV series _Jericho_? Did you sing “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love”? Were you a noted black actress of the Seventies? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851.md?page=7) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-february-2019/828851.md?page=9)