# Botticelli - March 2018 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [March 2, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880 "2018-03-02T12:39:49Z")\ **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:** [April 1, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/301 "2018-04-01T19:07:15Z")
OK, I have a guess. Are you Ant Man? ---
**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:** [April 1, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/302 "2018-04-01T20:17:47Z")
I am not Ant Man. A. 1. fictional 2. human 3. created by American(s) 4. created after 1900 5. appears in more than one written work of fiction (that is, in comics) 6. has been represented in a filmed work of entertainment 7. created after 1970 8. first name starts with A 9. not really the protagonist 10. fiction set in contemporary America (i.e., at the time when it was written) 11. not in a military genre 12. male 13. created before 2000 14. a main character in a Hollywood feature film (or films) 15. would probably be alive, if real 16. not a significant antagonist or villain 17. not really in the action genre, although there is action 18. the fiction in which I feature arguably has elements of magic or highly implausible science 19. none of the books in the written fiction preceded the first filmed fiction 20. not an uncommon first name 21. mostly comedic, but with some noteworthy serious moments 22. not aware of the character being used in merchandising ---
**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:** [April 1, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/303 "2018-04-01T23:36:23Z")
So it’s a comic book character from a movie, but not a superhero (or he’d be used in merchandising) or a villain, but a supporting character who’s NOT really in the action genre BUT somewhat in the comedy genre, with a not uncommon first name. And created between 1971 and 1999 inclusive. Wow. I’m really sorry I’ve already guessed, though I haven’t figured him out yet. ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2018, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/304 "2018-04-02T08:04:00Z")
Not being into the comic book scene, I have no chance of getting this, so I’ll happily cede my guess to anyone else who wants one, if EH is feeling generous. Totally cool to stick to the rules and claim victory though! ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/305 "2018-04-02T11:50:17Z")
So far all I’ve come up with is Dr. Abraham Erskine from _Captain America_ (but he was created in the 1940’s), and Alex Summers, Havok in the X-Men movies (but he was created in the late 1960’s I think). More pondering ahead. Oh, and Adrian Veidt, _Ozymandias_ from the _Watchmen_. But he was the villain (although he was trying to save the world). ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/306 "2018-04-02T13:48:31Z")
Batman’s trusty aid Alfred is, of course, from long before 1970. ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/307 "2018-04-02T14:52:40Z")
Yeah, Ant Man was originally Yellow Jacket and created in the 60’s. Marvel later made them two separate individuals, but the timing is still too murky to fit the DQs. I still have a DQ left, so: DQ: Marvel character? ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/308 "2018-04-02T16:10:46Z")
A. 1. fictional 2. human 3. created by American(s) 4. created after 1900 5. appears in more than one written work of fiction (that is, in comics) 6. has been represented in a filmed work of entertainment 7. created after 1970 8. first name starts with A 9. not really the protagonist 10. fiction set in contemporary America (i.e., at the time when it was written) 11. not in a military genre 12. male 13. created before 2000 14. a main character in a Hollywood feature film (or films) 15. would probably be alive, if real 16. not a significant antagonist or villain 17. not really in the action genre, although there is action 18. the fiction in which I feature arguably has elements of magic or highly implausible science 19. none of the books in the written fiction preceded the first filmed fiction 20. not an uncommon first name 21. mostly comedic, but with some noteworthy serious moments 22. not aware of the character being used in merchandising 23. not a Marvel character Since I didn’t see **KO** ’s question until after noon, I’ll extend the deadline to 10pm EST tonight. ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/309 "2018-04-02T21:54:23Z")
…and Arthur Curry is Aquaman, who wasn’t the biggest star in _Justice League_. Of course, Aquaman predates 1970. And it may not be DC Comics at all… ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/310 "2018-04-02T22:02:57Z")
A. 1. fictional 2. human 3. created by American(s) 4. created after 1900 5. appears in more than one written work of fiction (that is, in comics) 6. has been represented in a filmed work of entertainment 7. created after 1970 8. first name starts with A 9. not really the protagonist 10. fiction set in contemporary America (i.e., at the time when it was written) 11. not in a military genre 12. male 13. created before 2000 14. a main character in a Hollywood feature film (or films) 15. would probably be alive, if real 16. not a significant antagonist or villain 17. not really in the action genre, although there is action 18. the fiction in which I feature arguably has elements of magic or highly implausible science 19. none of the books in the written fiction preceded the first filmed fiction 20. not an uncommon first name 21. mostly comedic, but with some noteworthy serious moments 22. not aware of the character being used in merchandising 23. not a Marvel character 23a. not a DC character No extra charge. ---
**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:** [April 2, 2018, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/311 "2018-04-02T22:08:40Z")
Okay, there’ Spawn, Mystery Men, Meteor Man, Hellboy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kickass, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Sin City… and all that anime. And more that doesn’t come to mind right now. ---
**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:** [April 3, 2018, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/312 "2018-04-03T03:57:47Z")
OK, let’s have all earned “Are you Firstname Lastname?” queries, one per player other than **Prof. P.** and **KO** , by 10pm EST Tuesday, please. ---
**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:** [April 3, 2018, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/313 "2018-04-03T12:20:07Z")
I think I got it. It’s the pet detective played by Jim Carrey, if somebody wants to try that. ---
**Author:** ![MonkeyMensch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@MonkeyMensch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeyMensch)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/314 "2018-04-03T13:40:33Z")
My DQ: Are you Ace Ventura, Pet Detective? ---
**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:** [April 3, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/315 "2018-04-03T15:40:41Z")
I am not (and I didn’t know he was ever in comics). ---
**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:** [April 4, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/316 "2018-04-04T03:08:39Z")
OK, time’s up, and I am Andy Davis Owner of Woody, Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm and all the other toys in the _Toy Story_ movies. > **[Andy](https://pixar.fandom.com/wiki/Andy)** > > Andy Davis is a major character in the Toy Story movies. He is the owner of many of the main toys (such as Woody and Buzz) in the films until the end of Toy Story 3 where he gave them to Bonnie Anderson. In the Toy Story series, Andy lives with his... [![](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUQsT3nQt6w/maxresdefault.jpg) ](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUQsT3nQt6w/maxresdefault.jpg) [![](https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2017/06/ToyStoryWoodyAndy-920x584.png) ](https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/55/2017/06/ToyStoryWoodyAndy-920x584.png) ---
**Author:** ![Dead\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc29f/32.png) [@Dead\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dead_Cat)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2018, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/317 "2018-04-04T05:43:50Z")
It’s a fair cop, guv - nicely done. ---
**Author:** ![AlonzoSWhitebeard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71c47a/32.png) [@AlonzoSWhitebeard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlonzoSWhitebeard)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2018, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/318 "2018-04-04T06:08:42Z")
Dammit. I gave up because I don’t know anything about comics, but as the film came first, it should have been clear that it was the equivalent of a novelisation, but for a kid’s film series. So, eminently gettable with perfect recall. Nicely done. ---
**Author:** ![Str8r](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@Str8r](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Str8r)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2018, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/319 "2018-04-04T06:42:05Z")
Cool! nicely done ---
**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:** [April 4, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880/320 "2018-04-04T11:53:40Z")
I didn’t remember the kid’s name, but that was entirely in Professor’s wheelhouse. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2018/809880.md?page=17)