# Botticelli - May 2022 **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [May 2, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823 "2022-05-02T17:00:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**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:** [May 21, 2022, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/161 "2022-05-21T02:23:01Z")
Correct, Jimmy Durante, correct. DQ: Member of a band? ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/162 "2022-05-21T02:58:19Z")
**D** 1. Real 2. Male 3. Last name begins with D 4. Living 5. Not American 6. Born before 1970 7. European 8. Born before 1945 9. From the British Isles 10. Not political/military 11. Best known for the Arts 12. English 13. Best known for the performing arts 14. Has acted, but not really known for acting 15. Best known as a musician 16. Has not won a top award **in his field** (no Grammy), although he has been knighted 17. Known as a songwriter or composer 18. Known in part for pop music 19. Member of a band ---
**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:** [May 22, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/163 "2022-05-22T01:55:29Z")
Previous IQs: Did you costar on _Designing Women_? - Yes, Delta Burke Was the cunning but very lazy Wally a coworker of yours? - Yes, Dilbert Did you write _No Ordinary Time_? - The historian Doris Kearns Goodwin (about FDR and Eleanor) Two DQs reserved. Hmmm…. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/164 "2022-05-22T16:09:49Z")
IQs: 1. Did you encourage us to _Come Dancing_? 2. Did you advise us: _Don’t Forget To Dance_? 3. Are you “so tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for you”? ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/165 "2022-05-22T19:29:36Z")
> [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > 1. Did you encourage us to _Come Dancing_ ? > 2. Did you advise us: _Don’t Forget To Dance_ ? > 3. Are you “so tired, tired of waiting, tired of waiting for you”? **Yes, Yes, and Yes !!** I am **Ray Davies** of the Kinks Congratulations, you well respected man. > **[Ray Davies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Davies)** > > Sir Raymond Douglas Davies CBE (/ˈdeɪvɪz/ DAY-viz; born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for the rock band the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother Dave on lead guitar and backing vocals. He has also acted in, directed and produced shows for theatre and television. Known for focusing his lyrics on rock bands, English culture, nostalgia and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", t Raymo... ---
**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:** [May 22, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/166 "2022-05-22T21:06:50Z")
Bravo, **Prof. P.**! ---
**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:** [May 22, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/167 "2022-05-22T21:24:56Z")
Thank you! Well, it looks like we haven’t done this one in awhile: [![](https://printables.space/files/uploads/download-and-print/large-printable-letters/large-letter-q-1200x1697.jpg) ](https://printables.space/files/uploads/download-and-print/large-printable-letters/large-letter-q-1200x1697.jpg) ---
**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:** [May 22, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/168 "2022-05-22T23:53:09Z")
Congrats, Prof.! IQs: 1. Did you claime toe have as muche experience as a younge Jacke Kennedye? 2. Do your illustrations often accompany the works of Roald Dahl? 3. Are you the author of the _Bridgerton_ series and other romance novels? ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/169 "2022-05-23T16:25:43Z")
> [@De\_La\_Rue](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you claime toe have as muche experience as a younge Jacke Kennedye? > 2. Do your illustrations often accompany the works of Roald Dahl? > 3. Are you the author of the _Bridgerton_ series and other romance novels? #1. I am notte Dan Quayle. #3. Dunno. Two. I am # Quentin Blake! [https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Quentin\_Blake.jpg](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/49/Quentin_Blake.jpg) Very nicely done, **DLR!** ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/170 "2022-05-23T17:00:29Z")
Dammit, there goes my Mae Questel question. OK: I am L. ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/171 "2022-05-23T18:21:13Z")
All right, **DLR**! Talk about a short round… L it is. IQs: Is there a fort named after you in central Penna.? Did you play a horny DA? Did you write about the ahistorical Amos, Sherry and McDermott? ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/172 "2022-05-23T18:42:17Z")
IQ1: Did you encourage a plan to generate stiff, hard opposition to the Peloponnesian War? IQ2: Despite the trope, did you never rescue Timmy from a well? IQ3: Did you write _The Lathe of Heaven_? ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/173 "2022-05-23T19:03:50Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > IQs: > > Is there a fort named after you in central Penna.? > Did you play a horny DA? > Did you write about the ahistorical Amos, Sherry and McDermott? Respectively: I am not Lewis Lehigh. I am not Richard Lewis. I am not Jack Lewis. > [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](#): > > IQ1: Did you encourage a plan to generate stiff, hard opposition to the Peloponnesian War? > IQ2: Despite the trope, did you never rescue Timmy from a well? > IQ3: Did you write _The Lathe of Heaven_? IQ1: Take a DQ. IQ2: I am not Lassie. IQ3: I am not Ursula K. LeGuin. ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/174 "2022-05-23T19:21:07Z")
Previous IQs: Is there a fort named after you in central Penna.? - Lord Ligonier Did you play a horny DA? - John Larroquette on _Night Court_ Did you write about the ahistorical Amos, Sherry and McDermott? - Robert Lawson, in his wonderful kids’ series about animals which help out famous people; _Ben and Me, Mr. Revere and I_ and _Captain Kidd’s Cat_, respectively DQs: Real? Male? Last name start with L? IQs: Did FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper investigate your death? Were you the first to play Cmdr. Adama? Did you swear Doug Wilder in as Governor of Virginia? ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/175 "2022-05-23T19:57:11Z")
> [@De\_La\_Rue](#): > > > [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](#): > > > > > IQ1: Did you encourage a plan to generate stiff, hard opposition to the Peloponnesian War? > > > IQ2: Despite the trope, did you never rescue Timmy from a well? > > > IQ3: Did you write _The Lathe of Heaven_ ? > > IQ1: Take a DQ. > IQ2: I am not Lassie. > IQ3: I am not Ursula K. LeGuin Lysistrata, title character of the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes Correct, correct DQ: Alive? (or if fictional, would be alive today if real) ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/176 "2022-05-23T19:59:12Z")
Oh, and as to the Casey Jones round earlier, by the way: > **[Who was the real Casey Jones?](https://www.straightdope.com/21343959/who-was-the-real-casey-jones)** > > A STAFF REPORT FROM THE STRAIGHT DOPE SCIENCE ADVISORY BOARD ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/177 "2022-05-23T20:04:35Z")
IQs: 1. Did you occasionally perform under the pseudonym of Dr. Winston O’Boogie? 2. Did your father co-write the best known ancient Greek lexicon? 3. Are you the Queen of the Fairies who enchanted the land of Oz? ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/178 "2022-05-23T20:11:18Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > IQs: > > Did FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper investigate your death? > Were you the first to play Cmdr. Adama? > Did you swear Doug Wilder in as Governor of Virginia? Respectively: I am not Laura Palmer. I am not Lorne Green. I am not Abraham Lincoln. > [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](#): > > IQs: > > 1. Did you occasionally perform under the pseudonym of Dr. Winston O’Boogie? > 2. Did your father co-write the best known ancient Greek lexicon? > 3. Are you the Queen of the Fairies who enchanted the land of Oz? 1. I am not John Lennon. 2. I am not Alice Liddel. 3. I am not Lurline. DQs: 1. fictional 2. male 3. first name starts with L 4. would be alive today if real, in recent version ---
**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:** [May 23, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/179 "2022-05-23T20:19:03Z")
Swept me! IQs: 1. Did you once eat 50 hard boiled eggs on a dare? 2. Are you the title character in a play about a woman who takes in upon herself to end the Peloponnesian War? 3. Did you write _Neutron Star_? ---
**Author:** ![ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chockfullofheadygoodness/32/511_2.png) [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2022, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823/180 "2022-05-24T05:08:36Z")
#2 already earned a DQ in post 175 > [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](#): > > IQ1: Did you encourage a plan to generate stiff, hard opposition to the Peloponnesian War? > > Lysistrata, title character of the ancient Greek play by Aristophanes [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-may-2022/963823.md?page=10)