No worries - I'm also going to pass on your DQs, as they are too subjective to really give a definitive answer.Originally posted by Erictelevision
The only one I know is Anthony Hopkins, so it's not him, pass on the second one as well unless it's Nelly?
Ok, I think there are enough DQ's between you to start whittling it down.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Those were:
Charlize Theron ("Monster")
Chris Brown
4 DQs reserved
DQ: Did the the movie win Oscar?
DQ2: Portrayed by a stand up comic?
2 DQs reserved
Last edited by Erictelevision; 09 Sep 2015 at 10:58 AM.
The letter is N not C.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Duh!! I have 2 DQs, which I have asked, leaving me with 0.
I still have three DQs. Ask one of mine, if you like.
DQ: Newsman?
2 reserved
Of course, I have no DQs.
DQs
1. Fictional
2. Male
3. First name starts with N
4. American
5. Would be live today, if real
6. Considered a "good guy"
7. Did not first appear in print
8. First appeared in Movies/TV.
9. Birth location unknown, but born in the 20th Century
10. Originally appeared on TV
11. Originally appeared in black and white
12. Not known for Drama
13. Show did not win an Emmy
14. Not a comedic character
15. Was part of the regular cast of a TV show
16. Was not a variety show
17. Has had a big screen adaptation
18. The movie did not win an Oscar
19. Was not portrayed by a stand up comic
20. Not a newsman
So, ready for your final guesses? Do you want a hint or want to do it on your own?
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
I'm coming up blank. Wouldn't mind a hint, if you please.
yeah, me too. Thought I doubt it will help.
Oh come on, you guys aren't ready to cry uncle yet are you, you might develop a complex?
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
"Complex," eh? Well, obviously not Oedipus. Hmm. Think think think.
Let's give it until Monday for final guesses.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Still thinking... still stumped.
Last hint: both the lead actors from the TV series are still alive. Let's say answers by 8am GMT tomorrow.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
I give up. Can't figure out who this is.
I'll wait until Erictelevision comes back - you never know.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Sorry, offline all weekend. No guess.
Ah well, in that case, I am Napoleon Solo from The Man from U.N.C.L.E - which also has a current film out, albeit played by Henry Cavill instead of the superior Robert Vaughn.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Good one! Shoulda got him.
Very good! I've heard of the show, but none of the characters. Next letter?
Okey-dokey - Next letter is T
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
IQs:
Did your nicknames include "Old Slow Trot" and "Pap"?
Despite being stranded alone for years, were you just as big as your progenitor?
Did Joseph Ellis refer to you as an "American sphinx"?
No clue on any of them - take 3 DQs.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Previous IQs:
Did your nicknames include "Old Slow Trot" and "Pap"? - Maj. Gen. George Henry Thomas of Civil War fame.
Despite being stranded alone for years, were you just as big as your progenitor? - Thomas River, transporter-bro of William Riker on ST:TNG.
Did Joseph Ellis refer to you as an "American sphinx"? - Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas x3!
DQs:
Real?
Male?
Last name start with T?
IQs:
Were you played by a Texan despite having been born in Vermont?
Are you that Texan?
Were you the died-in-infancy child of a future President?
IQ: Were you a key Manhattan Project scientist?
IQ2: Did you investigate a political scandal and later get rejected for a Cabinet post in the succeeding Administration?
IQ3: Are you a Presidential candidate with somewhat creditable "Birther" claims?
DQs
1. Real
2. Female
3. Last name start with T
Pass on all 3 again - take 3 DQs
1. Pass
2. Nope, no idea
3. Donald Trump?
2, possibly 3 DQs.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Previous IQs:
Were you played by a Texan despite having been born in Vermont? - Thaddeus Stevens.
Are you that Texan? - Tommy Lee Jones, in Lincoln.
Were you the died-in-infancy child of a future President? - Thomas Lincoln.
DQs:
Living?
Born since 1950?
American?
IQs:
Did your character pass her boss numerous written notes on his daughter's wedding day?
Did you allegedly make a pass at an early political rival of yours?
Were you the only person to refuse a seat on the Federation Council?
Those were:
Edward Teller
John Tower (Investigated Iran-Contra, was rejected as HW Bush's Defense Secretary)
Ted Cruz (born in Canada to American citizen)
3 DQs reserved
IQ: Were you replaced in your most famous job by the "Governator"?
IQ2: Did you get fatally ill at the ceremony laying the cornerstone of the Washington Monument?
IQ3: Were you talk show host turned TV psychiatrist?
DQs
1. Real
2. Female
3. Last name start with T
4. Living
5. Born since 1950
6. Not American
Nope, striking out again. Have another 3 DQs.
Blank again as well. Have another 3 DQs.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Donald Trump (Arnold is the new host of "Celebrity Apprentice")
Zachary Taylor
Alan Thicke
3 more DQs reserved, 6 total
DQ: European?
DQ2: In Arts?
4 DQs reserved
IQ: Did your country descend in to civil war with 20 years of your death?
IQ2: Did Meryl Streep play you in your biopic?
Previous IQs:
Did your character pass her boss numerous written notes on his daughter's wedding day? - Lily Tomlin, on The West Wing.
Did you allegedly make a pass at an early political rival of yours? - Margaret Thatcher, to Ted Heath.
Were you the only person to refuse a seat on the Federation Council? - T'Pau, on Star Trek.
Three DQs reserved.
IQs:
Did your exhumation show no evidence that you were murdered?
Were you a gap-toothed British comedian?
Were you a Dodgers coach of considerable girth?
Ignore my second IQ
Busy weekend - will be back shortly
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
Okay. Welcome back
DQs
1. Real
2. Female
3. Last name start with T
4. Living
5. Born since 1950
6. Not American as in not from the USA - just thought I would clarify it.
7. Not European
8. In Arts
Nope. Pass
1. Tutenkhamun
2. Terry-Thomas
3. Pass
I actually got some in this round. Woot. Take a DQ.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
That was Tito of Yugoslavia.
That is our conventional definition of "American".
DQ: From Latin America?
DQ2: From TV?
DQ3: Born after 1975?
2 DQs reserved
Previous IQs:
Did your exhumation show no evidence that you were murdered? - I'll rephrase.
Were you a gap-toothed British comedian? - Yes, Terry-Thomas.
Were you a Dodgers coach of considerable girth? - Tommy Lasorda.
One DQ reserved.
IQs:
IQs:
You are an American. Did your exhumation show no evidence that you were murdered?
Were you mentioned in a song in Grease?
Were you a Time scribe who became a U.S. diplomat?
IQ: Are you the only POTUS to serve on the Supreme Court?
IQ2: Are you #1s son, nicknamed "Mr. Republican"?
IQ3: Are you a Slavic inventor credited with inventing the modern world, only to die impoverished?
BTW, Streep played Margaret Thatcher
EH: I believe I already covered your first guy.
Ooops, right you are. Thanks. Withdrawn.
DQs
1. Real
2. Female
3. Last name start with T
4. Living
5. Born since 1950
6. Not American
7. Not European
8. In Arts
9. Not from Latin America
10. Not from TV
11. Not born after 1975
1. Drat - you've asked me that one in a previous round and I cannot remember.
2. nope pass as well.
Take 2 DQs
1. Pass
2. Ditto
3. Err. I think this one might need rephrasing, but I have no clue.
2 DQs at least, unsure about the last one.
In the land of the blind, the one-arm man is king.
The first two were the Tafts: William and Robert. The 3rd was Tesla.
DQ: From film?
DQ2: African?
DQ reserved 3 total
Previous IQs:
Were you mentioned in a song in Grease? - "As for you, Troy Donahue...."
Were you a Time scribe who became a U.S. diplomat? - Strobe Talbott was appointed by Bill Clinton to be U.S. ambassador to Russia.
DQs:
Considered a beauty?
Has won a top award in her field?
IQs:
Did your theories on naval power influence a world leader?
Are you that world leader?
Was British PM Harold Macmillan a big fan of yours?
DQ: From South of the equator?
2 DQs reserved
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