# Botticelli - Jan 2021

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [December 28, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120 "2020-12-28T19:27:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 5

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/81 "2021-01-03T19:51:57Z")

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I am an **E**. I have no idea how to do sizes on here.

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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:** [January 3, 2021, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/82 "2021-01-03T19:59:30Z")

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Well done, **glowacks**!

For larger letters, it’s hashtag space asterisk asterisk _what you wanna say with no space between the asterisk and that, then no space again_ asterisk asterisk, like so:

# **Big letters**

Previous IQs:

Were you Ted Knight’s girlfriend and later wife? - Yes, Ted Baxter, and yes, Georgette, on _The Mary Tyler Moore Show_  
Were you Mr. Darcy’s young, naive sister? - Georgiana, in _Pride & Prejudice_  
Were you a noted Austro-Hungarian submarine commander? - Georg Von Trapp, IRL and _The Sound of Music_

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/83 "2021-01-03T20:04:49Z")

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\<big\>XXX\</big\> = XXX  
\<small\>XXX\</small\> = XXX  
\<small\>\<small\>XXX\</small\>\</small\> = XXX  
\<small\>\<small\>\<small\>XXX\</small\>\</small\>\</small\> = XXX

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**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:** [January 3, 2021, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/84 "2021-01-03T20:07:20Z")

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**On to E!**

IQs:

1. Are you the ancient Greek equivalent of Cupid?
2. Did you oversee the restoration of the Hebrew Temple during the reign of Cyrus the Great?
3. Did you play the Flash in the movie _Justice League_?

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/85 "2021-01-03T20:11:56Z")

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IQ1: Were you and your younger brother known to your family as David and Bertie, but to the rest of the world by other names?  
IQ2: Were you known for jumping your motorcycler over obstacles such as trucks, buses, and a canyon?  
IQ3: Did you play Pearl and Jethro’s cousin?

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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:** [January 3, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/86 "2021-01-03T20:17:47Z")

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IQs:

Were you the one and only Duke of Windsor?  
Were you a noted Irish freedom fighters?  
Were you a Cuyahoga County, Ohio politician with the exact same name?

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/87 "2021-01-03T21:03:31Z")

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> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#):
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> - Are you the ancient Greek equivalent of Cupid?
> - Did you oversee the restoration of the Hebrew Temple during the reign of Cyrus the Great?
> - Did you play the Flash in the movie _Justice League_ ?

1. I am not Eros.
2. I am not Ezra.
3. DQ

> [@SCAdian](#):
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> IQ1: Were you and your younger brother known to your family as David and Bertie, but to the rest of the world by other names?  
> IQ2: Were you known for jumping your motorcycler over obstacles such as trucks, buses, and a canyon?  
> IQ3: Did you play Pearl and Jethro’s cousin?

1. I am not Edward the whatever (7th?) of England who abdicated in favor of Bertie.
2. I am not Evil Kneivel (no clue on spelling)
3. DQ

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**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:** [January 3, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/88 "2021-01-03T21:05:02Z")

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> [@glowacks](#):
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> > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#):
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> > - Are you the ancient Greek equivalent of Cupid?
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> > > - Did you oversee the restoration of the Hebrew Temple during the reign of Cyrus the Great?
> > > - Did you play the Flash in the movie _Justice League_ ?
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> 1. I am not Eros.
> 2. I am not Ezra.
> 3. DQ

Correct, Correct, and Ezra Miller.

DQ: Real?

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/89 "2021-01-03T21:05:33Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> Were you the one and only Duke of Windsor?  
> Were you a noted Irish freedom fighters?  
> Were you a Cuyahoga County, Ohio politician with the exact same name?

1. I still am not Edward the whatever (7th?) of England who was given the Duke of Windsor title after abdicating.
2. DQ
3. DQ

DQ answers:

1. Real

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/90 "2021-01-03T21:13:21Z")

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> [@glowacks](#):
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> > [@SCAdian](#):
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> > IQ1: Were you and your younger brother known to your family as David and Bertie, but to the rest of the world by other names?  
> > IQ2: Were you known for jumping your motorcycler over obstacles such as trucks, buses, and a canyon?  
> > IQ3: Did you play Pearl and Jethro’s cousin?
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> 1. I am not Edward the whatever (7th?) of England who abdicated in favor of Bertie.
> 2. I am not Evil Kneivel (no clue on spelling)
> 3. DQ

✅ Edward VIII.  
 ✅ Evel Knievel.  
Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett).

DQ: Male?

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/91 "2021-01-03T21:38:45Z")

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DQ Answers:

1. Real
2. Not male.

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/92 "2021-01-03T21:54:04Z")

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IQ1: Were you the Sleeping Prophet?  
IQ2: Did you command the First Marine Raider Batttalion?  
IQ3: Did you command the Second Marine Raider Batttalion?

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/93 "2021-01-03T21:56:28Z")

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1. I’m going to at least guess that I’m not Elijah  
2 or 3 DQs

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**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/94 "2021-01-03T22:10:30Z")

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IQs

1. Actress known for many things, including uniquely colored eyes?
2. Did you play a character whose nose sometimes caused hijinks?
3. Did you play an over the top judge in a trio of acapella centered movies?

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/95 "2021-01-03T22:13:30Z")

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> [@SCAdian](#):
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> IQ1: Were you the Sleeping Prophet?  
> IQ2: Did you command the First Marine Raider Batttalion?  
> IQ3: Did you command the Second Marine Raider Batttalion?

> [@glowacks](#):
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> 1. I’m going to at least guess that I’m not Elijah  
> 2 or 3 DQs

Edgar Cayce.  
Merritt Edson.  
Evans Carlson.

DQ1: Living?  
DQ2: Known for the Arts?  
DQ3: American?

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/96 "2021-01-03T22:22:03Z")

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> [@MissTake](#):
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> - Actress known for many things, including uniquely colored eyes?
> - Did you play a character whose nose sometimes caused hijinks?
> - Did you play an over the top judge in a trio of acapella centered movies?

3 DQs

DQ answers:

1\> Real  
2\> Not male  
3\> Not living  
4\> Not known for the Arts  
5\> Not American

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**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/97 "2021-01-03T22:53:25Z")

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1. Did you play Tony in 1975’s **Escape to Witch Mountain**?
2. Did you play Jason O’Day in the same movie?
3. Are you the author of the Cadfael mysteries?

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**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/98 "2021-01-03T23:06:40Z")

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> [@MissTake](#):
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> - Actress known for many things, including uniquely colored eyes?
> - Did you play a character whose nose sometimes caused hijinks?
> - Did you play an over the top judge in a trio of acapella centered movies?

Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery, Elizabeth Banks

DQs

1. Female?
2. European?
3. Died before 1900?

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**Author:** ![glowacks](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/glowacks/32/5548_2.png) [@glowacks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glowacks)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/99 "2021-01-03T23:08:45Z")

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> [@kitap](#):
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> - Did you play Tony in 1975’s **Escape to Witch Mountain**?
> - Did you play Jason O’Day in the same movie?
> - Are you the author of the Cadfael mysteries?

3 DQs

DQ Answers  
1\> Real  
2\> Not male  
3\> Not living  
4\> Not known for the Arts  
5\> Not American  
6\> Female  
7\> European  
8\> Died before 1900

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-jan-2021/929120/100 "2021-01-03T23:14:31Z")

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IQ1: Were you the author of the Amelia Peabody mysteries?  
IQ2: Were you quite possibly murdered by your half-brother’s advisors, or by his mother?  
IQ3: Were you that half-brother’s son, whose death led to major changes in your country?

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