# I Think That Title Was Used Already (Game) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 17, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065 "2005-12-17T16:58:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/1 "2005-12-17T16:58:49Z")
Do a TV Guide type summary of the scenario/plot of a possible motion picture … but not the famous one of the same title. For example: **Ben Hur** “Life presents new challenges to the recipient of a female-to-male transsexual.” **Citizen Kane** “Behind the scenes documentary of the out-of-the-ring life of a professional wrestler.” **Star Wars** “Fictionalized story of intrigue about SDI in the Reagan White House.” ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/2 "2005-12-17T17:56:43Z")
_Star Wars_ : “Urban warfare in Hollywood ! Will your favorite actor survive ?” _Spider Man_ : “He feeds upon the innocent !” _Star Trek : The Wrath of Khan_ : “Who will survive ? Captain James T. Kirk, or the time travelling Genghis Khan ?” _Terminator_ : “Ruthless corporate executive fires people relentlessly.” ---
**Author:** ![Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Spatial\_Rift\_47](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spatial_Rift_47)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/3 "2005-12-17T21:46:03Z")
_Them!_: “An historical look at the legends surrounding the Illuminati.” _Spaceballs_: “An adult film set on a space station.” _Super Troopers_: “Fast-paced sci-fi action-adventure about genetically enhanced soldiers in a postapocalyptic world.” _Memento_: “A young woman discovers new meaning in life after finding a keepsake of her recently dead father.” _Reservoir Dogs_: “The heartwarming story of the trouble-making but lovable pack of canines who make their home near the town’s water supply.” psst, mods - cafe society? ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/4 "2005-12-17T22:51:08Z")
Batman - the touching story of a gentle naturalist photographer who studies flying mammals. ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2005, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/5 "2005-12-17T23:55:42Z")
Meet The Fockers - A family of airplane engineers design a new aircraft. Gone in 60 Seconds - The story of Joseph Blatzford, the first Revolutionary Minuteman to die in service. The Naked Gun - Robert “Triggerman” Jones field strips and reassembles 214 different guns. Splash - The controversial movie of 1 year old babies taking baths. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/6 "2005-12-18T00:02:33Z")
The Empire Strikes Back - Julius Ceasar crushes his enemies. Stripes - A documentary about zebras. Full Metal Jacket - A look at the development of armor. ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/7 "2005-12-18T00:34:13Z")
**Evil Dead** : “All about historical war criminals.” **The Ring** : “Can Sophie wheedle a marriage proposal from Bill ?” **The Yellow Submarine** : “A WW II submarine crew is accused of cowardice.” **Return of the King** : “Failed democratic revolutions in history.” ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/8 "2005-12-18T00:35:48Z")
_The Big Chill_ - No, it’s not global warming. It’s a new Ice Age! _Working Girl_ - She spends 40 hours a week doing data entry and answering phones. _The African Queen_ - Cleopatra’s life and times. ---
**Author:** ![ianzin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/9 "2005-12-18T00:44:25Z")
**Men In Black** - dull comedy about a funeral home **Die Another Day** - sequel to the above **Men In Black II** - the eleventh movie in the same series **Se7en** - dire comedy about a math teacher with a faulty computer keyboard **Bruce Almighty** - patriotic biopic of Robert the Bruce **Jaws** - lightweight comedy set in a dentist’s practice **The Fifth Element** - Generally tedious documentary about boron and its many uses ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/10 "2005-12-18T01:18:22Z")
_Day After Tomorrow_ - An awkward commedy about the few days before a Rob Hortson’s wedding _The Magnificent Seven_ - A documnetary about seven ordinary men who have dedicated their lives to helping the poor _Armageddon_ - An in-depth look at the book of Revelations _Ground Hog Day_ - A look at the origins of the holiday. ---
**Author:** ![CandidGamera](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/candidgamera/32/2878_2.png) [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/11 "2005-12-18T01:59:30Z")
Nice topic - may have to contribute later on. If I recall correctly, I had a similar one, way back when, but also with TV shows… Ah, here 'tis. > **[Literal TV/Movie Titles Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=252582)** > > What if the titles of your favorite (or least favorite) shows or movies were more literal? What impression could someone form of the show -who’d never seen it - based on the title alone? Kindred : the Embraced - Aww, some vampire needs a hug. ... ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/12 "2005-12-18T02:00:13Z")
> [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](#): > > _Ground Hog Day_ - A look at the origins of the holiday. …or a look at a sausage factory. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/13 "2005-12-18T05:14:51Z")
**Lost in Translation** : Hard-hitting documentary about tragic deaths caused by poorly written product instruction booklets. **Shine:** A bag of rags, a can of Brasso…and a dream. **The Truman Show:** 1947 TV pioneers put up with baroque bureaucracy and Cro-Magnon technology while covering the President’s opening address to Congress. **You Can Count On Me:** The fascinating history of the abacus. **Zoolander:** NASA’s mission to send wild animals to the moon. ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/14 "2005-12-18T05:41:02Z")
Oop, forgot one… **The Thing:** A man is walking down the beach one bright and sunny day. He finds a great big wooden box a floatin’ in the bay… ---
**Author:** ![Der\_Trihs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/der_trihs/32/233_2.png) [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/15 "2005-12-18T07:21:27Z")
**The Shining** : A history of jewelry. \*\*Godzilla \*\* : All about reptile worship in the Far East. **Dirty Harry** : Drama about a boy thrown out of his home because he refuses a bath. **Basic Instict** : Tutorial on the fundamentals of human psychology. **Texas Chainsaw Massacre** : Due to a badly written law, all chainsaws in Texas are rounded up and destroyed. Hilarity ensues ! **Little Shop of Horrors** : Romantic comedy involving the relationship between a woman and the owner of a store specializing in horror novels, movies and memorabilia. ---
**Author:** ![Mbossa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/73ab20/32.png) [@Mbossa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mbossa)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/16 "2005-12-18T09:08:48Z")
**The Fellowship of the Ring** : Drama about one man’s struggle to climb the ranks of a professional boxing society. **The Passion Of The Christ** : An adult film based in first-century Nazareth about carpenter and his various sexual exploits. **Twelve Monkeys** : Hilarity is injected into an otherwise dull court case when it is discovered that every juror is actually a monkey! **Finding Nemo** : A documentary about the development of Network Mobility technologies. ---
**Author:** ![Millit\_the\_Frail](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Millit\_the\_Frail](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Millit_the_Frail)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/17 "2005-12-18T18:02:34Z")
**Apollo 13** : The sequel to Apollo 12–even more Greek sun-god hilarity! or **Apollo 13** : Heroic Apollo gathers band of 12 criminals for one last heist. **Schindler’s List** : Adventures of a German accountant at a grocery store. **Casablanca** : Charting the progess of America’s first Hispanic President! Mr. Frail helped me come up with these. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/18 "2005-12-18T18:17:43Z")
> [@Beware of Doug](#): > > Oop, forgot one… > > **The Thing:** A man is walking down the beach one bright and sunny day. He finds a great big wooden box a floatin’ in the bay… This did well and truly crack me up! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/19 "2005-12-18T19:31:34Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > This did well and truly crack me up! 😃 Careful, you may be showing your age… ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2005, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065/20 "2005-12-18T20:29:41Z")
**Star Trek** : Reality TV show where celebrities race around the world. **Blade Runner** : Documentary about razor smuggling. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-title-was-used-already-game/336065.md?page=2)