# Botticelli - July 2024 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [July 2, 2024, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634 "2024-07-02T14:59:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/121 "2024-07-15T15:44:04Z")
I"d better get a last set of IQs in. 1. Do you perform professionally under your middle name, rather than your first name “Noel”? 2. Are you a trio-mate of #1? 3. Did #1 write a song about you and your mythical reptiloid companion? ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/122 "2024-07-15T15:58:51Z")
> [@kitap](#): > > > [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](#): > > > > IQs: > > > > 1. Were you a tentmaker, famous for your letters? > > 2. Were you the recipient of one of those letters? > > 3. At the end of the first marathon, did you “hit the wall” in the hardest possible way? > > Take 3 DQs. 1. was Paul of Tarsus, author of most of the Epistles of the New Testament. 2) was Philemon. 3) was Pheiddipedes (or, more likely, Phillipides), who is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the battle of Marathon, and died after delivering his message. DQs: 1. Involved in the making of movies? 2. Orchestra conductor? 2 DQs still reserved ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/123 "2024-07-16T02:53:20Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > IQs: > > Did you surrender Vicksburg on July 4, 1863? > A leader of Federal cavalry, did you lose the Battle of Brandy Station? > An Episcopal bishop, did you found Kenyon College? Take 3 DQs. > [@De\_La\_Rue](#): > > IQs: > 1. Are you Prince William’s sister-in-law? > 2. Speaking of directors, did you direct _The Master_? > 3. Are you you, the Sailor Man? > Are you you, the Sailor Man? > Are you strong to the finish, 'cause you eats your spinach? > Are you you, the Sailor Man? I am not Pippa Middleton, take a DQ, I am not Popeye. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Correct on Peter Jackson. I really thought I had it. > > IQs: > > 1. Were you the game show host on the original _Hollywood Squares_? > 2. Were you the Center Square celebrity on that show? > 3. Were you the 6th Doctor’s American companion? I am not Peter Marshall, I am not Paul Lynde, I am not Perpigilliam aka Peri? Or take a DQ. > [@SunUp](#): > > I"d better get a last set of IQs in. > > 1. Do you perform professionally under your middle name, rather than your first name “Noel”? > 2. Are you a trio-mate of #1? > 3. Did #1 write a song about you and your mythical reptiloid companion? I am not Paul, I am not Peter, I am not Jackie Piper (or Puff). ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/124 "2024-07-16T02:59:06Z")
I Am P: 1. Male 2. Real 3. Last name does not begin with P. 4. Not known for the military/Politics. 5. Not American 6. Living 7. Born after 1965. 8. Not European 9. Born before 1980 10. Known for the arts 11. Although he has written a book, it is not what he is best known for, and many people are probably unaware he wrote one. 12. Not Asian 13. Known for the Performing Arts. Technically. 14. Not a multimedia artist. 15. Not Australian 16. Not a film director 17. From the Southern Hemisphere. 18. Has not won a top award in his field. 19. I would say probably would be recognized. 20. Has made a movie but again, many people are likely unaware. 21. Not an orchestra conductor No more IQs, please. Please ask all DQs by 8 AM Central time on Wednesday. ---
**Author:** ![De\_La\_Rue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2024, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/125 "2024-07-16T12:43:17Z")
> [@kitap](#): > > I am not Pippa Middleton, take a DQ, I am not Popeye. 2 (directed _The Master_) was Paul Thomas Anderson. 1 DQ 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:** [July 16, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/126 "2024-07-16T14:52:58Z")
Swept me. Hmmm… ---
**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:** [July 17, 2024, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/127 "2024-07-17T03:03:45Z")
Previous IQs: Did you surrender Vicksburg on July 4, 1863? - Gen. John C. Pemberton A leader of Federal cavalry, did you lose the Battle of Brandy Station? - Gen. Alfred Pleasonton An Episcopal bishop, did you found Kenyon College? - Philander Chase Hmm. Can’t figure out who this is. I yield my DQs, one per customer, to whoever’d like to ask them. ---
**Author:** ![De\_La\_Rue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/128 "2024-07-17T03:18:02Z")
Final DQ: from South America? ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/129 "2024-07-17T03:20:07Z")
I Am P: 1. Male 2. Real 3. Last name does not begin with P. 4. Not known for the military/Politics. 5. Not American 6. Living 7. Born after 1965. 8. Not European 9. Born before 1980 10. Known for the arts 11. Although he has written a book, it is not what he is best known for, and many people are probably unaware he wrote one. 12. Not Asian 13. Known for the Performing Arts. Technically. 14. Not a multimedia artist. 15. Not Australian 16. Not a film director 17. From the Southern Hemisphere. 18. Has not won a top award in his field. 19. I would say probably would be recognized. 20. Has made a movie but again, many people are likely unaware. 21. Not an orchestra conductor Let me clarify #13. He is seen, but not as an actor. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/130 "2024-07-17T11:18:25Z")
Last DQs: 1. Ventriloquist? 2. Last name begins N - Z? ---
**Author:** ![De\_La\_Rue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/131 "2024-07-17T12:48:50Z")
One of EH’s DQs: appears in things that star actors? ---
**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:** [July 17, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/132 "2024-07-17T15:28:18Z")
one of EH’s DQs: Comedian? ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/133 "2024-07-17T19:44:17Z")
I Am P: 1. Male 2. Real 3. Last name does not begin with P. 4. Not known for the military/Politics. 5. Not American 6. Living 7. Born after 1965. 8. Not European 9. Born before 1980 10. Known for the arts 11. Although he has written a book, it is not what he is best known for, and many people are probably unaware he wrote one. 12. Not Asian 13. Known for the Performing Arts. Technically. 14. Not a multimedia artist. 15. Not Australian 16. Not a film director 17. From the Southern Hemisphere. 18. Has not won a top award in his field. 19. I would say probably would be recognized. 20. Has made a movie but again, many people are likely unaware. 21. Not an orchestra conductor Let me clarify #13. He is seen, but not as an actor. 1. Not a,ventriloquist 2. Last name begins with A-M. 3. Not in a,thing thst stars,actors. While he does,sometimes deal with actors/performers, he is actually dealing with them as a,person. Like Ken Jennings,might have an actor as a contestant on Jeopardy, but acting is not why they are tgere. 4. Not a comedian. Is tgis all the DQs? ---
**Author:** ![De\_La\_Rue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/134 "2024-07-17T19:57:45Z")
> [@kitap](#): > > Is tgis all the DQs? No, I asked one right before the ventriloquist question, about whether the person from South America. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/135 "2024-07-18T00:35:30Z")
I Am P: 1. Male 2. Real 3. Last name does not begin with P. 4. Not known for the military/Politics. 5. Not American 6. Living 7. Born after 1965. 8. Not European 9. Born before 1980 10. Known for the arts 11. Although he has written a book, it is not what he is best known for, and many people are probably unaware he wrote one. 12. Not Asian 13. Known for the Performing Arts. Technically. 14. Not a multimedia artist. 15. Not Australian 16. Not a film director 17. From the Southern Hemisphere. 18. Has not won a top award in his field. 19. I would say probably would be recognized. 20. Has made a movie but again, many people are likely unaware. 21. Not an orchestra conductor Let me clarify #13. He is seen, but not as an actor. 1. Not a,ventriloquist 2. Last name begins with A-M. 3. Not in a,thing thst stars,actors. While he does,sometimes deal with actors/performers, he is actually dealing with them as a,person. Like Ken Jennings,might have an actor as a contestant on Jeopardy, but acting is not why they are tgere. 4. Not a comedian. 5. Not from South America ---
**Author:** ![De\_La\_Rue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/136 "2024-07-18T01:16:33Z")
So, likely someone from sub-Equator Africa or New Zealand, then. ---
**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:** [July 18, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/137 "2024-07-18T18:37:21Z")
Still stumped. ---
**Author:** ![SunUp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SunUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SunUp)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/138 "2024-07-18T19:28:04Z")
Maybe some kind of sportscaster? I got nothin’. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/139 "2024-07-19T01:30:15Z")
Okay, last chance- any guesses by 7 AM Friday. ---
**Author:** ![kitap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b9e5f3/32.png) [@kitap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitap)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634/140 "2024-07-20T02:42:20Z")
Okay. Game over. I was the host of **TheAmazing Race** Phil Keoghan. Do I go again? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-july-2024/1003634.md?page=8)