Who's Special #4 (Questions now posted!!!)

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Gilbert and Sullivan

1. If you were on a first name basis with them, you would address them as this.

William Schewnk Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

Correct (13): Magna (2), codehappy, billy pilgrim, Woof, immaf (1), Peggles, gamawire, MarkBarrett, mam418, omgwheelhouse, Lefty (5), bomtr, cbec

Incorrect (1): plasticene (Louis and Arthur)

Clam (17): Paucle, mitchparov, Vanya, dhkendall, econgator, spell4yr, RackMe32, Laflaneur, boson, gloriaclemente, amorris525, andreaborn, dmleach, debramc, Turd Ferguson, xxaaaxx, jeff6286

2. Opened in 1881, this theatre, which was the home to many G&S productions, was the first in the world to be powered entirely by electricity.

The Savoy

Correct (19): Magna (1), plasticene, Paucle, codehappy, billy pilgrim, immaf (2), Vanya, Peggles, gamawire, dhkendall, MarkBarrett, boson, mam418, andreaborn, debramc, Turd Ferguson, xxaaaxx, Lefty (4), cbec

Incorrect (3): Woof (D'yoly Carte), Laflaneur (Old Vic), dmleach (The Orpheum)

Clam (9): mitchparov, econgator, spell4yr, RackMe32, gloriaclemente, amorris525, jeff6286, omgwheelhouse, bomtr

3. Yum-Yum is the name of the heroine in this opera.

The Mikado

Correct (26): Magna (5), plasticene, Paucle, codehappy, billy pilgrim, Woof, mitchparov, immaf (3). Vanya, Peggles, gamawire, dhkendall, MarkBarrett, RackMe32, Laflaneur, boson, mam418, andreaborn, dmleach, debramc, turd Ferguson, xxaaaxx, omgwheelhouse, Lefty (2), bomtr, cbec

Incorrect (0):

Clam (5): econgator, spell4yr, gloriaclemente, amorris525, jeff6286

4. Gilbert was also a lawyer, so he likely knew what he was talking abut when he wrote this, the pair's only one act opera.

Trial by Jury

Correct (10): Magna (4), plasticene, billy pilgrim, mitchparov, immaf (4), Peggles, gamawire, xxaaaxx, Lefty (3), cbec

Incorrect (0):

Clam (21): Paucle, codehappy, Woof, Vanya, dhkendall, MarkBarrett, econgator, spell4yr, RackMe32, Laflaneur, boson, gloriaclemente, mam418, amorris525, andreaborn, dmleach, debramc, Turd Ferguson, jeff6286, omgwheelhouse, bomtr,

5. He was the commander of the HMS Pinafore.

Captain Corcorcan

Correct (6): Magna (3), Woof, immaf (5), Peggles, mam418, cbec

Incorrect (1): Lefty (1) (Captain C. Worthy)

Clam (24): plasticene, Paucle, codehappy, billy pilgrim, mitchparov, Vanya, gamawire, dhkendall, MarkBarrett, econgator, spell4yr, RackMe32, LaFlaneur, boson, gloriaclemente, amorris525, andreaborn, dmleach, debramc, Turd Ferguson, xxaaaxx, jeff6286, omgwheelhouse, bomtr
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This was a category that scared me. I knew nothing about them and would have clammed the category if I'd faced them as a contestant. It seemed to be a "you know it or you don't" category, as there were very few wrong answers given. One person described the questions as "laughably easy" and I suppose they were if you knew much about Gilbert and Sullivan.

Scores for this question
Magna 15
immaf 15
Lefty 13
Peggles 10
cbec 10
billy pilgrim 8
gamawire 8
mam418 8
codehappy 6
MarkBarrett 6
xxaaaxx 6
plasticene 5
Woof 5
Paucle 4
mitchparov 4
Vanya 4
dhkendall 4
boson 4
andreaborn 4
debramc 4
Turd Ferguson 4
omgwheelhouse 4
bomtr 4
RackMe32 2
Laflaneur 1
dmleach 1
econgator 0
spell4yr 0
gloriaclemente 0
amorris525 0
jeff6286 0
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The Final Standings

First, I'd like to thank everyone who played this game. I learned some things during this game abd I hope everyone else did too. I apologize for the delays in running the game, it was partially due to work but mainly due to laziness and procrastination,

First, the bottom three. These players all signed up to play, including two who were specialists, but for whatever reason, did not submit an entry.

32. barandall8000 -15
33. cheezguyty -15
34. thejeopadyfan -15
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Places 22-31

As someone who often finishes in this territory, I feel a special bond with this group. Thanks or playing, but in this game you just weren't quite special enough.

22. immaf 4+0+2+10+0+15=27
23. dhkendall 2+3+9+3+0+4=25
24. RackMe32 2+6+1+0+13+2=24
25. gloriaclemente 0+15+1+10-2+0=24
26. spell4yr 4+2+1+6+9+0=22
27. Turd Ferguson 3+4+4+6-1+4=20
28. econgator 4+4+4+10-5+0=17
29. mitchparov-5+4+0+10+0+4=13
30. dmleach 4+1-2+7-2+1=9
31. amorris525 2+4-2+1+2+0=7

Note....players with identical scores are ranked by time of entry.
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Places 11-21

The following all had their moments, but fell just short of the top ten.

11. andreaborn 4+6+10+15+1+4=40
12. debramc 3+10+8+15-1+4=39
13. billy pilgrim 1+7+7+15+0+8=38
14. Vanya 0+4+15+10+4+4=37
15. Lefty 0+6+10+7+1+13=37
16. cbec 1+13+4+10-1+10=37
17. Magna 0+4+4+10+2+15=35
18. omgwheelhouse 1+10+10+7+3+4=35
19. boson 1+7+5+15+1+4=33
20. LaFlaneur 4+2+4+7+13+1=31
21. jeff6286 4+6+4+4+13+0=31
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Places 9-10
9. Woof 4+6+7+15+5+5=42
10. plasticene 6+7+7+15+1+5=41

Congrats on making the top ten!!!!!
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Places 4-8

An interesting situation here as all these players finished with the same score. As explained in the rules, ties are broken by the earliest entry, the full list in order of entry is at the beginning of the thread.

4. gamawire 13+1+10+10+3+8=45
5. MarkBarrett 8+9+10+8+4+6=45
6. Mam418 4+15+10+8+0+8=45
7. xxaaaxx 13+10+8+4+4+6=45
8. bomtr 3+8+10+15+5+4=45

MarkBarrett is usually the first to enter. The one time he isn't it costs him a spot as an alternate medalist.
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Bamaman wrote:This was a category that scared me. I knew nothing about them and would have clammed the category if I'd faced them as a contestant. It seemed to be a "you know it or you don't" category, as there were very few wrong answers given. One person described the questions as "laughably easy" and I suppose they were if you knew much about Gilbert and Sullivan.
That person wasn't me. But I was honestly expecting more obscure questions, like "Which two leading characters, both contralto parts, have no spoken lines?" Or "What is Captain Corcoran's fist name?" Although I see if you had asked that, there would be about two correct answers and a bunch of clams and misses.

But, having done rather poorly on all other categories except food, I will gladly take this opportunity to gloat. Booyah, chumps!
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Our bronze medalist, finishing with a total of 47 points, is Paucle!!!!
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Coming in second place, with 51 points, is codehappy!!!!!
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And the winner of the fourth Who's special game is Peggles!!!!!

congratulations and thanks for playing. no prizes this time, you're only award is the joy of competition.
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Bamaman wrote:Places 4-8

An interesting situation here as all these players finished with the same score. As explained in the rules, ties are broken by the earliest entry, the full list in order of entry is at the beginning of the thread.

4. gamawire 13+1+10+10+3+8=45
5. MarkBarrett 8+9+10+8+4+6=45
6. Mam418 4+15+10+8+0+8=45
7. xxaaaxx 13+10+8+4+4+6=45
8. bomtr 3+8+10+15+5+4=45
So close and yet so far - damn dogs did me in! Thanks for the game, Bamaman, and congrats to Paucle, codehappy, and Peggles!
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Bamaman wrote:And the winner of the fourth Who's special game is Peggles!!!!!

congratulations and thanks for playing. no prizes this time, you're only award is the joy of competition.
I feel so special! Thanks for a great game, Bamaman. And gratz to my fellow podiumistas.
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That was fun! Congrats, Peggles!
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Bamaman wrote:Places 4-8

An interesting situation here as all these players finished with the same score. As explained in the rules, ties are broken by the earliest entry, the full list in order of entry is at the beginning of the thread.

4. gamawire 13+1+10+10+3+8=45
5. MarkBarrett 8+9+10+8+4+6=45
6. Mam418 4+15+10+8+0+8=45
7. xxaaaxx 13+10+8+4+4+6=45
8. bomtr 3+8+10+15+5+4=45

MarkBarrett is usually the first to enter. The one time he isn't it costs him a spot as an alternate medalist.
I do try to enter all the games sooner than later. 4th or 5th or 8th. I'll take it as I surprised myself. Thanks for a fun game and all of us appreciate the effort in running one of the tougher to do contests we have have here.
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Wow fished 13th. I thought it was going to be much worse. Thanks for the game Bamaman. Congrats to the winners.
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Woot! I'll take a top 10 finish and run with it. Gratz to all the deserving podiumistas and many thanks to Bamaman/LL Cool JF for running such a fun game.
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Not to insult the fans, but operetta always seemed more clever than substantial
No offense taken. In fact, I agree -- but what's wrong with clever?
That person wasn't me. But I was honestly expecting more obscure questions, like "Which two leading characters, both contralto parts, have no spoken lines?" Or "What is Captain Corcoran's fist name?"
Hmmmm. Lady Sangazure is one of the speechless contraltos, but who is the other? Are you thinking of either Lady Sophy or The Baroness Von Krackenfeldt? Because they both have lines, only the lines are sometimes cut.

Captain Corcoran's first name is Edward.
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Magna wrote:
Bamaman wrote:One person described the questions as "laughably easy" and I suppose they were if you knew much about Gilbert and Sullivan.
That person wasn't me. But I was honestly expecting more obscure questions, like "Which two leading characters, both contralto parts, have no spoken lines?" Or "What is Captain Corcoran's fist name?" Although I see if you had asked that, there would be about two correct answers and a bunch of clams and misses.
While this is easy to score, it can be challenging to write, as Bamaman may have discovered. The goal of the writer in this game (where everyone declares one category in which they feel expert) is to write 5 relatively kids-week level questions and 25 normal-week level. If the goal was too stump all your experts, each entrant would have 5 UToC level questions and 25 stand and stares. Nobody would play.
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immaf wrote:Hmmmm. Lady Sangazure is one of the speechless contraltos, but who is the other? Are you thinking of either Lady Sophy or The Baroness Von Krackenfeldt? Because they both have lines, only the lines are sometimes cut.
Inez, from The Gondoliers. (Note that this is the kind of question I was expecting, not what I would have written. :))
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