# Botticelli - June 2018

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [June 11, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899 "2018-06-11T17:53:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 6

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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:** [June 17, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/101 "2018-06-17T21:30:05Z")

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Previous IQs:

Did you eat sloppily in a post-2000 movie scene? - Denethor, in _LOTR: The Two Towers_  
Is your best friend named Herb and do you often run into your postal carrier? - Yes, Dagwood Bumstead  
Are you the boss of the person in that question? - Yes, Mr. Dithers

Two DQs reserved.

IQs:

Did your writing inspire _Guys & Dolls_?  
Did you play Miss Honey in _Matilda_?  
Was a sequel named after you?

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**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/102 "2018-06-17T21:59:03Z")

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> [@Knowed\_Out](#):
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> DQ Roundup
> 
> MM, can you be more specific about “known from television?” Do you mean is she known for being in a TV series?

DQ Is she known from being a regular on a show either her own or someone’s, but at least a regular…

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/103 "2018-06-18T00:58:38Z")

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DQ Roundup

1. Real
2. Female
3. Last name starts with D
4. Alive
5. Known for the Arts in a way, but not best known
6. American
7. Known for the Performing Arts in a way, but not best known
8. Born since 1950
9. Considered a beauty
10. Husband not as famous
11. Not a comedienne
12. Oddly enough, has won top awards in her field.
13. Not known for appearing on a TV series

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/104 "2018-06-18T01:00:27Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> IQs:
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> Did your writing inspire _Guys & Dolls_?  
> Did you play Miss Honey in _Matilda_?  
> Was a sequel named after you?

take 3 DQs

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**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/105 "2018-06-18T03:01:05Z")

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IQs

1. Are you a former Irish race driver who competed in 64 Formula 1 Grands Prix?  
2)Were the taller half of the Dodgers’ power pitching duo in the early 60s?  
3)Did you play the movie director near the end of _Blazing Saddles_?

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/106 "2018-06-18T11:08:01Z")

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DQ, DQ, not Dom DeLouise?

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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:** [June 18, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/107 "2018-06-18T13:21:09Z")

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Previous IQs:

Did your writing inspire _Guys & Dolls_? - Damon Runyon  
Did you play Miss Honey in _Matilda_? - Embeth Davidtz  
Was a sequel named after you? - A certain fish in _Finding Dory_

DQs:

Born since 1975?  
Best known as a TV personality?  
Greatest fame before 2000?

Two DQs reserved.

IQs:

Will Jude Law play you in an upcoming film?  
Did you play Kolchak?  
Were you a female NASCAR driver?

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/108 "2018-06-18T14:26:26Z")

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DQ Roundup

1. Real
2. Female
3. Last name starts with D
4. Alive
5. Known for the Arts in a way, but not best known
6. American
7. Known for the Performing Arts in a way, but not best known
8. Born since 1950
9. Considered a beauty
10. Husband not as famous
11. Not a comedienne
12. Oddly enough, has won top awards in her field.
13. Not known for appearing on a TV series
14. Born since 1975
15. Has appeared on TV, but not best known as a TV personality
16. Greatest fame after 2000

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/109 "2018-06-18T14:27:41Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> IQs:
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> Will Jude Law play you in an upcoming film?  
> Did you play Kolchak?  
> Were you a female NASCAR driver?

not Doctor Watson?, don’t remember the cat’s name, not Danica Patrick

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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:** [June 18, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/110 "2018-06-18T15:12:38Z")

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IQs:

1. Are you a retired professional female tennis player?
2. Are you a pornstar currently suing the POTUS?
3. Did you star opposite Jeff Goldblum in _The Fly_?

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/111 "2018-06-18T16:04:06Z")

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> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#):
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> IQs:  
> 2) Are you a pornstar currently suing the POTUS?

Yes, I am Trump’s $130,000 date Stormy Daniels!

Congrats Professor!

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**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/112 "2018-06-18T16:18:53Z")

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> [@MonkeyMensch](#):
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> IQs
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> 1. Are you a former Irish race driver who competed in 64 Formula 1 Grands Prix?Then you’re not Derek Daly  
> DQ  
> 2)Were the taller half of the Dodgers’ power pitching duo in the early 60s? Then you’re not Don Drysdale  
> DQ
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> 3)Did you play the movie director near the end of _Blazing Saddles_?

Dom DeLuise is right!  
DQs

- Noted for singing?
- Any film fame?

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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:** [June 18, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/113 "2018-06-18T16:20:44Z")

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Thank yew. And onwards to W.

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**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/114 "2018-06-18T17:28:45Z")

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IQs

1. Did you run as a Republican in 1940?
2. Were you the parody of Howard Hughes in _Diamonds are Forever_?
3. Were you the mastermind behind the Beach Boys?

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**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\
**Post date:** [June 18, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/115 "2018-06-18T18:15:35Z")

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> [@MonkeyMensch](#):
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> Dom DeLuise is right!  
> DQs
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> - Noted for singing?
> - Any film fame?

\*\*\*Nicely played all. I like how I could put in my final IQS after the solution’s been revealed! That’s talent! zz[POST #114 are real IQs for the next game!

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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:** [June 18, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/116 "2018-06-18T19:16:37Z")

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All right, **Prof. P.**!

Previous IQs:

Will Jude Law play you in an upcoming film? - Albus Dumbledore  
Did you play Kolchak? - Darrin McGavin in _The Night Stalker_  
Were you a female NASCAR driver? - Yes, Danica Patrick

On to W.

IQs:

Was your campaign slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”?  
When your boss heard you’d enjoyed a long horseback ride, did he ask, “How is the horse?”  
Did you once speak to a crowd from the balcony of a house in East Liverpool, Ohio?

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/117 "2018-06-18T19:21:02Z")

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IQ1: Were you running back for the Chicago Bears from 1975–1987?  
IQ2: Did you write the poetry collection _Leaves of Grass_?  
IQ3: Were you 42nd Vice President of the US?

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**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:** [June 18, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/118 "2018-06-18T19:33:33Z")

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IQs:

1. Did you release an album titled _The Return of Bruno_?
2. Did you voice a cartoon dinosaur and write the play _Aunt Dan and Lemon_?
3. Are you the neighbor to a menace?

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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:** [June 19, 2018, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/119 "2018-06-19T00:14:39Z")

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> [@MonkeyMensch](#):
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> IQs
> 
> 1. Did you run as a Republican in 1940?
> 2. Were you the parody of Howard Hughes in _Diamonds are Forever_?
> 3. Were you the mastermind behind the Beach Boys?

1. I went to Wendell L. Willkie High School. I am not him.
2. Take a DQ.
3. I am not Brian Wilson.

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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:** [June 19, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2018/815899/120 "2018-06-19T00:16:40Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> IQs:
> 
> Was your campaign slogan “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”?  
> When your boss heard you’d enjoyed a long horseback ride, did he ask, “How is the horse?”  
> Did you once speak to a crowd from the balcony of a house in East Liverpool, Ohio?

I am not William Henry Harrison.  
I am not William Howard Taft. (??)  
I am not Woodrow Wilson. (??)

Take DQs for any I’ve missed.

> [@Knowed\_Out](#):
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> IQ1: Were you running back for the Chicago Bears from 1975–1987?  
> IQ2: Did you write the poetry collection _Leaves of Grass_?  
> IQ3: Were you 42nd Vice President of the US?

#2. I am not Walt Whitman.  
Take 2 DQs.

> [@De\_La\_Rue](#):
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> IQs:
> 
> 1. Did you release an album titled _The Return of Bruno_?
> 2. Did you voice a cartoon dinosaur and write the play _Aunt Dan and Lemon_?
> 3. Are you the neighbor to a menace?

Hi! Welcome to the game!

1. I am not Bruce Willis.
2. Take a DQ.
3. I am not Mr. Wilson.

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