# Botticelli March 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [February 29, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512 "2016-02-29T16:12:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/301 "2016-03-21T00:21:08Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you work for Mr. Spacely? > 2. Did you play Mr. Noodle on _Sesame Street_? > 3. Did you compose the _King Porter Stomp_? Not George Jetson, 2 DQs ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/302 "2016-03-21T01:02:49Z")
> [@](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you work for Mr. Spacely? > 2. Did you play Mr. Noodle on Sesame Street? > 3. Did you compose the King Porter Stomp? > Not George Jetson, 2 DQs #1 is correct. #2 was Michael Jeter. #3 was Jelly-Roll Morton. 3 DQs reserved. ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/303 "2016-03-21T01:04:13Z")
DQ: Stand-up comedian? ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/304 "2016-03-21T10:57:17Z")
DQ Roundup 1. Real 2. Male 3. Dead 4. American 5. Known for the arts 6. Died after 1950 7. Known for the performing arts 8. First name starts with J 9. Has not won a top award in his field 10. Has done acting, but not known for it 11. Died after 1980 12. Died before 2000 13. Not known as a musician or singer 14. Caucasian 15. Born east of the Mississippi 16. Born south of the Mason-Dixon line 17. Not best known for a single artistic creation 18. Has done stand-up, but better known for a different type of comedy ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/305 "2016-03-21T13:40:53Z")
So, male American comedian, died between 1980 and 2000, not an actor or stand-up comic. Born in the SE, if that helps. Only 2 DQs left. Time to ponder. ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/306 "2016-03-21T17:05:33Z")
IQs: 1. Were you a member of the Rat Pack who once hosted Pres. Kennedy? 2. Did you create and star in _The Honeymooners_? 3. Were you known as the Schnozzola? ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/307 "2016-03-21T17:13:52Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > So, male American comedian, died between 1980 and 2000, not an actor or stand-up comic. > Born in the SE, if that helps. > > Only 2 DQs left. Time to ponder. Can’t think of anyone who fits all those parameters. Hmm… ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/308 "2016-03-21T17:39:54Z")
Clowns. Sketch comics. TV panelists or talk show hosts… ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/309 "2016-03-21T18:31:01Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Were you a member of the Rat Pack who once hosted Pres. Kennedy? > 2. Did you create and star in _The Honeymooners_? > 3. Were you known as the Schnozzola? not Joey Bishop, not Jackie Gleason, not Jimmy Durante, ha-cha-cha If more than 2 DQs get asked, I’ll answer them all. ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/310 "2016-03-21T18:36:53Z")
DQ: Best known from TV? IQs: 1. Were you the announcer for _To Tell The Truth_ among other shows? 2. Did you host _The Tonight Show_ before Johnny Carson? 3. Did you team up with Avery Schreiber for a comedy duo act? ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/311 "2016-03-21T23:16:38Z")
IQ: Were you best known for your frog? ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/312 "2016-03-21T23:47:38Z")
DQ Roundup 1. Real 2. Male 3. Dead 4. American 5. Known for the arts 6. Died after 1950 7. Known for the performing arts 8. First name starts with J 9. Has not won a top award in his field 10. Has done acting, but not known for it 11. Died after 1980 12. Died before 2000 13. Not known as a musician or singer 14. Caucasian 15. Born east of the Mississippi 16. Born south of the Mason-Dixon line 17. Not best known for a single artistic creation 18. Has done stand-up, but better known for a different type of comedy 19. Best known from TV ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/313 "2016-03-21T23:50:35Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > 1. Were you the announcer for _To Tell The Truth_ among other shows? > 2. Did you host _The Tonight Show_ before Johnny Carson? > 3. Did you team up with Avery Schreiber for a comedy duo act? DQ, not Jack Paar, not Jack Burns (I remember their human computer schtick) ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/314 "2016-03-21T23:52:01Z")
> [@](#): > > 1. Were you the announcer for To Tell The Truth among other shows? > 2. Did you host The Tonight Show before Johnny Carson? > 3. Did you team up with Avery Schreiber for a comedy duo act? > DQ, not Jack Paar, not Jack Burns (I remember their human computer schtick) #1 was Johnny Olsen. Correct on 2 and 3. ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/315 "2016-03-21T23:54:22Z")
> [@SCAdian](#): > > IQ: Were you best known for your frog? DQ ---
**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:** [March 21, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/316 "2016-03-21T23:56:48Z")
> [@SCAdian](#): > > IQ: Were you best known for your frog? > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > DQ Wow. I was sure you had it that time, SCAdian! ---
**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:** [March 22, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/317 "2016-03-22T00:57:49Z")
> [@SCAdian](#): > > IQ: Were you best known for your frog? > [@Knowed\_Out](#): > > DQ Jim Henson. Five DQs reserved. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > Wow. I was sure you had it that time, SCAdian! So was I… ☹ ---
**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:** [March 22, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/318 "2016-03-22T16:09:24Z")
IQs: 1. Did you have a TV series about nothing? 2. Was one of your puppets Farfel the Dog? 3. Did you “fly to the stars to buy candy bars”? ---
**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:** [March 22, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/319 "2016-03-22T16:18:41Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you have a TV series about nothing? > 2. Was one of your puppets Farfel the Dog? > 3. Did you “fly to the stars to buy candy bars”? Not Jerry Seinfeld, DQ, DQ (sounds like a Blondie song) ---
**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:** [March 22, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2016/747512/320 "2016-03-22T16:54:18Z")
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