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So, an American resident alien (?) or analogous status?
Will rephrase #2: Were you the female lead in "Wuthering Heights"?
3 was Joan Osborne ("One of Us")
DQ: Died AFTER 1800?
IQ2: Are you the Beehive State Senator?
IQ3: Were you the OTHER infamous "birther"?
Dunno about the female lead of WH. Not Orrin Hatch; blanking on the blonde female birther's name.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
I wouldn't get too hung up on #5; not particularly relevant as to why she's famous.
Okay, it's only 5% of the puzzle. ;)
Merle Oberon
Correct
Orly Taitz
DQ: In Arts, broadly defined?
DQ2: Died after 1850?
IQ: Are you the Mexican LPGA star who stepped away in your prime to start a family?
IQ2: Are you the controversial Apprentice contestant who works in the Trump WH?
IQ3: Were you Ron Howard's breakout role?
Ah, yes, Orly Taitz. I had successfully forgotten her!
Dunno, not Omarosa, and not Opie.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
Lorena Ochoa is the golfer
DQ: Political figure?
IQ: Are you the Spaniard Masters champ?
IQ2: Did vow to never go hungry again?
IQ3: Are you the NBA legend who lost a power struggle with Kobe?
IQ: Are you the Spaniard Masters champ?
IQ2: Did vow to never go hungry again?
IQ3: Are you the NBA legend who lost a power struggle with Kobe?
Dunno, not Scarlett O'Hara, and dunno.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
Jose Maria Olazabal
Correct
Shaquille O'Neal
DQ: Scientist/Inventor
DQ2: Famous in her own right (as opposed to because of her SO)
IQ: Are you the member of the Traveling Willburys with trademark sunglasses?
IQ2: Are you hockey player credited with modernizing the defenseman position?
IQ3: Are you the American boxer who won gold in Barcelona?
Not the great Roy Orbison, dunno and dunno.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
10. not a scientist/inventor
11. famous in her own right and not due to her SO
Correct (Question inspired by the death of bandmate Tom Petty)
Bobby Orr
Oscar De La Hoya
DQ: Businesswoman?
DQ2: Originally European?
IQ: Are you the OH bicycle salesman who made history in NC?
IQ2: Are you the most famous popcorn guy in history?
IQ3: Are you the Doper who inspired a meme?
POS DOUBLE POSTED
Tell me about it.
Not Orville Wright or Redenbacher; not Opal.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
10. not a scientist/inventor
11. famous in her own right and not due to her SO
12. not a businesswoman
13. originally European
3 for 3. :)
Non-game note: reading my email m Dropzone sent a note thanking me for reaching out about his wife
IQ: Are you a noted fashion designer?
IQ2: Are you an actor who also did civil rights advocacy?
IQ3: Are you the greatest basketball player to never play in the NBA?
Not Oleg Cassini, dunno (I can only think of Sidney Poitier, Charlton Heston and Paul Newman, none of whom are O's) and dunno.
The first was Oscar De La Renta
Ossie Davis
Oscar Schmidt (Played in Brazil)
DQ: Military figure?
DQ2: From traditional NATO country?
DQ3: Considered positively by history?
IQ: Did your bologna have a first name?
IQ2: Were you the longtime Ms. Charlie Chaplin?
IQ3: Were you her dad?
Oleg Cassini is a valid answer to your question, so I don't think you get a DQ for that.
Not Oscar Meyer, Oona Chaplin or Eugene O'Neill.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
10. not a scientist/inventor
11. famous in her own right and not due to her SO
12. not a businesswoman
13. originally European
14. not a military figure
15. not from traditional NATO country
I figured you'd make that ruling. Good enough.
Nailed the last 3 of course
IQ: Are you the only man to be LCS MVP in both leagues?
IQ2: Are you the former SportsCenter anchor who went on to host the 8pm slot on MSNBC
IQ3: Are you the nuclear physicist accused of spying?
Dunno the first two; J. Robert Oppenheimer (if that's who you're thinking of) wasn't accused of spying, IIRC, but his moral criticism of nuclear weapons led to him losing his security clearance.
Orel Hershiser (Dodgers in '88 and Indiand in '95)
Keith Olbermann
Correct (i overthought it)
DQ: Athlete?
DQ2: From Warsaw Pact nation?
IQ: Are you the NBA star who won titles between Jordan's 2 3-peats?
IQ2: Are you the Mets pitcher who survived a boat accident later in your career?
IQ3: Were you the center on the Jazz teams who Jordan beat for his last 2 titles?
Dunno x3.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
10. not a scientist/inventor
11. famous in her own right and not due to her SO
12. not a businesswoman
13. originally European
14. not a military figure
15. not from traditional NATO country
16. not an athlete
17. not from a Warsaw Pact nation
Hakeem Olajuwon
Bob Ojeda
Greg Oostertaag
DQ: Royalty?
DQ2: From country that was part of HRE (15 and 17 make me spitball here)
DQ3: Considered positively by history (just noticed this was the DQ you chose to ignore on Cassini)
I think royalty is inherently political, so in light of the earlier answer to question 9, take another DQ, if you wish.
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
10. not a scientist/inventor
11. famous in her own right and not due to her SO
12. not a businesswoman
13. originally European
14. not a military figure
15. not from traditional NATO country
16. not an athlete
17. not from a Warsaw Pact nation
18. not from a country that was part of the HRE
19. YMMV, but history is, I would say, a bit more negative than positive about her
DQ: Criminal ties, as perp or victim?
BTW: the HRE was neither Holy nor Roman nor an Empire, Discuss! ;)
Thank you, Linda Richman!: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f6dW4oVfG4...0/IMG_1413.JPG
O.
1. real
2. female
3. dead
4. died before 1900
5. American resident alien, as far as I can determine, but possibly was naturalized
6. died after 1800
7. not in the Arts
8. died after 1850
9. not a political figure
10. not a scientist/inventor
11. famous in her own right and not due to her SO
12. not a businesswoman
13. originally European
14. not a military figure
15. not from traditional NATO country
16. not an athlete
17. not from a Warsaw Pact nation
18. not from a country that was part of the HRE
19. YMMV, but history is, I would say, a bit more negative than positive about her
20. no criminal ties, either as perp or victim
That's 20. Ask your "Are you Firstname Lastname?" question by noon EST Friday, if you please.
Guessing someone I always thought was American:
DQ: Are you--Annie Oakley?
Love that you recognize the reference! :)
Heh. "We'll tawk, and have cawfee. No big whoop!"
Good guess as to Annie Oakley, but no. I am
Mrs. O'Leary
Notorious for her cow (allegedly) starting the Great Chicago Fire:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_O%27Leary
Great pick!! Pick the next letter, or PM Cat.
BTW: as I suspected, Annie was American born (Ohio)
Thanks. CIAS didn't respond last time, but I'll try again.
No word from CIAS, so our next letter is
Q
IQ: Are you the incompetent mayor of Springfield?
IQ2: Did you get a verbal smack down for comparing yourself to our 35th POTUS?
IQ3: Are you an early MA settler after whom a Presidential hometown is named?
Not Diamond Jim Quimby, Dan Quayle or... John Quincy?
I thought he was Joe TBH
Correct
Josiah Quincy
DQ: Real?
IQ: Are you the inconclastic director from the same hometown as my celebrity crush?
IQ2: Are you a bigwig in the music industry whose daughter became an actress?
IQ3: Did you need a bigger boat?
I now realize you're going to rule you got the important part of 3 correct. (A fair interpretation BTW)
Yes, I think it's the relevant part of the name that counts - in this case, the "Q" name. Kind of like Jeopardy!.
Not Quentin Tarantino, Quincy Jones or Quint in Jaws.
Q.
1. fictional
3 for 3 (Quentin and Michelle both hail from Torrance, CA)
IQ: Did you live in a Paris bell tower?
IQ2: Are you considered the European Benedict Arnold?
IQ3: Did you give your name to pointless pursuits?
Not Quasimodo, Vidkun Quisling (ptui!) of Norway or Don Quixote.
Once again, 3 for 3
IQ: Are you the noted TV coroner?
IQ2: Were you one of the failed Dallas QBs during the aughts?
IQ3: Are you the Aussie adventurer played by Tom Selleck?
Not Quincy, Tom Quinn (sheer guess) or the title character of Quigley Down Under.
Quincy Carter was the QB
DQ: Male?
IQ: Are you the drummer for the Roots?
IQ2: Are you a singer and former talk show host who many believe is a closet lesbian?
IQ3: Were you aMTV VJ?
Dunno x3.
Q.
1. fictional
2. male
Questlove
Queen Latifah
Martha Quinn
DQ: From Literature?
DQ2: Created by American?
DQ3: American?
IQ: Were you an 80s video game character?
IQ2: Are you a former NFL CB with an apropos last name?
IQ3: Are you the coach of the Utah Jazz?
Non-game note: today is the 3rd anniversary of my Dope banning
Ah, should've known Queen L. and Quinn.
Dunno x3 again.
Q.
1. fictional
2. male
3. from literature, broadly defined
4. not created by an American
5. not American
The Dope's loss is our gain!
Qbert
Quentin Jammer
Quinn Snyder
DQ: From work of prose?
DQ: Created after 1900?
DQ: European?
I appreciate your welcome! :)
IQ: Were you 2nd Lady when the Cold War ended?
IQ2: Are you the gay icon associated with cowboys?
IQ3: Are you the Norte Dame QB in a long line of failed Browns QBs?
Not Marilyn Quayle, dunno, and dunno.
Q.
1. fictional
2. male
3. from literature, broadly defined
4. not created by an American
5. not American
6. from a work of prose
7. created before 1900
8. European
Correct of course
Quentin Crisp
Brady Quinn
DQ: European creator?
DQ2: Had film adaptation?