# Botticelli - June 2019

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [June 1, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880 "2019-06-01T15:59:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 19

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/361 "2019-07-04T13:23:23Z")

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> [@SCAdian](#):
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> IQ1: Were you a '70s terrorist who wasn’t named Kaczynski?  
> IQ2: Were you really Frodo Baggins?  
> IQ3: Did the Austrian imperial court use your products?

#2. I am not Mr. Underhill.  
Take 2 DQs.

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/362 "2019-07-04T16:45:46Z")

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> [@SCAdian](#):
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> IQ1: Were you a '70s terrorist who wasn’t named Kaczynski?  
> IQ2: Were you really Frodo Baggins?  
> IQ3: Did the Austrian imperial court use your products?

> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#):
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> #2. I am not Mr. Underhill.  
> Take 2 DQs.

Ulrike Meinhof.  
Correct.  
John Underwood.  
DQ:  
6) Died in or after 1900?

One DQ reserved.

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/363 "2019-07-04T18:45:59Z")

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DQs:

1. Real
2. Male
3. Dead
4. Last name starts with U
5. American
6. Died after 1900

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/364 "2019-07-04T20:26:59Z")

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Previous IQs:

Were you a noted Burmese diplomat? - Yes, U Thant  
Were you a very nasty giant spider? - Yes, Ungoliant, from _The Silmarillion_  
Were you Tolkien’s publisher and friend? - Mr. Unwin

DQ:

Political/military?

IQs:

Do you play Deadpool’s blind housemate?  
Did you star in the TV series _Jericho_?  
Did Tarantino almost get you killed?

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/365 "2019-07-04T22:04:30Z")

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DQ:  
8) Died in or after 1960?  
IQ1: Did you found a pharmaceutical company in the late 1800s?  
IQ2: Did you write _Mila 18_?

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/366 "2019-07-04T22:17:43Z")

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DQs:

1. Real
2. Male
3. Dead
4. Last name starts with U
5. American
6. Died after 1900
7. Not political/military
8. Died after 1960

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/367 "2019-07-04T22:19:03Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> IQs:
> 
> Do you play Deadpool’s blind housemate?  
> Did you star in the TV series _Jericho_?  
> Did Tarantino almost get you killed?

1. I am not Leslie Uggams.
2. Take a DQ.
3. I am not Uma Thurman.

> [@SCAdian](#):
>
> IQ1: Did you found a pharmaceutical company in the late 1800s?  
> IQ2: Did you write _Mila 18_?

1. Take a DQ.
2. I am not John (??) Uris.

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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:** [July 4, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/368 "2019-07-04T23:34:58Z")

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> [@SCAdian](#):
>
> IQ1: Did you found a pharmaceutical company in the late 1800s?  
> IQ2: Did you write _Mila 18_?

> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#):
>
> 1. Take a DQ.
> 2. I am not John (??) Uris.

Dr Upjohn.  
Leon, but close enough.  
DQ:  
9) Known for the Arts?

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/369 "2019-07-05T01:57:13Z")

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DQs:

1. Real
2. Male
3. Dead
4. Last name starts with U
5. American
6. Died after 1900
7. Not political/military
8. Died after 1960
9. Not known for the Arts

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/370 "2019-07-05T14:41:03Z")

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Previous IQs:

Do you play Deadpool’s blind housemate? - Yes, Leslie Uggams  
Did you star in the TV series _Jericho_? - Skeet Ulrich  
Did Tarantino almost get you killed? - Yes, Uma Thurman, in a car stunt

DQ:

Businessman/entrepreneur?

IQs:

Was Tim Stamper your top henchman?  
Was Doug Stamper yours?  
Is Tom Hanks a fan of your products?

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/371 "2019-07-05T15:33:05Z")

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IQ1: Were you an obnoxious woman who dressed in pink?  
IQ2: Were you Sweet Polly’s hero?  
IQ3: Did you play a cop, a murder victim, and a private detective?

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/372 "2019-07-05T16:07:47Z")

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DQs:

1. Real
2. Male
3. Dead
4. Last name starts with U
5. American
6. Died after 1900
7. Not political/military
8. Died after 1960
9. Not known for the Arts
10. Not a businessman/entrepreneur

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/373 "2019-07-05T16:09:02Z")

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> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#):
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> IQs:
> 
> Was Tim Stamper your top henchman?  
> Was Doug Stamper yours?  
> Is Tom Hanks a fan of your products?

Take 3 DQs.

> [@SCAdian](#):
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> IQ1: Were you an obnoxious woman who dressed in pink?  
> IQ2: Were you Sweet Polly’s hero?  
> IQ3: Did you play a cop, a murder victim, and a private detective?

1. I am not Delores Umbrage.
2. I am not Underdog.
3. I am not Karl Urban (??).

Take a DQ if I’m wrong on #3.

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/374 "2019-07-05T18:03:53Z")

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IQ1: Were you a news reporter for NBC during the 70s - 80s?  
IQ2: Did you write _The Name of the Rose_?  
IQ3: Are you a Japanese TV space hero?

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/375 "2019-07-05T19:17:51Z")

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> [@SCAdian](#):
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> IQ1: Were you an obnoxious woman who dressed in pink?  
> IQ2: Were you Sweet Polly’s hero?  
> IQ3: Did you play a cop, a murder victim, and a private detective?

> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#):
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> 1. I am not Delores Umbrage.
> 2. I am not Underdog.
> 3. I am not Karl Urban (??).
> 
> Take a DQ if I’m wrong on #3.

Misspelt, but correct.  
Correct.  
Never heard of him, so I don’t know if you’re wrong or not – anybody know if he fits? I was thinking of Robert Urich (_Magnum Force_, _Soap_, and _Vega$_).  
One potential DQ reserved.

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/376 "2019-07-05T19:37:56Z")

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> [@Knowed\_Out](#):
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> IQ1: Were you a news reporter for NBC during the 70s - 80s?  
> IQ2: Did you write _The Name of the Rose_?  
> IQ3: Are you a Japanese TV space hero?

1. I am not Umberto Eco. TAKE 2 DQs.

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/377 "2019-07-05T19:40:14Z")

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> [@SCAdian](#):
>
> Misspelt, but correct.  
> Correct.  
> Never heard of him, so I don’t know if you’re wrong or not – anybody know if he fits? I was thinking of Robert Urich (_Magnum Force_, _Soap_, and _Vega$_).  
> One potential DQ reserved.

Take the DQ. I can’t find a time Karl played a murder victim. You might know him from his playing Dr. McCoy in the recent Star Trek movies.

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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:** [July 5, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/378 "2019-07-05T22:41:38Z")

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> [@](#):
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> IQ1: Were you a news reporter for NBC during the 70s - 80s?  
> IQ2: Did you write The Name of the Rose?  
> IQ3: Are you a Japanese TV space hero?
> 
> 1. I am not Umberto Eco. TAKE 2 DQs.

Garrick Utley, Ultraman

DQ: Known primarily from a single event?

holding a DQ

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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:** [July 6, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/379 "2019-07-06T00:05:25Z")

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DQ:  
11) Known for science or medicine?

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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:** [July 6, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-june-2019/834880/380 "2019-07-06T01:16:06Z")

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DQs:

1. Real
2. Male
3. Dead
4. Last name starts with U
5. American
6. Died after 1900
7. Not political/military
8. Died after 1960
9. Not known for the Arts
10. Not a businessman/entrepreneur
11. Not best known for a single event
12. Not known for science or medicine

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