[citation needed]CasketRomance wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:00 pm but the obvious one is wonder woman...female superhero top box, of course it is wonder woman
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
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50 R/1 W
DD: 2/3
FJ:
LT: chords, Lucy Hayes, Nancy Reagan, clamp/champ, Island of the Blue Dolphins
I'm surprised so few here are familiar with Challenger Deep. Being the deepest place on Earth, it's one of those trivia chestnuts I've come across time and again. Also, from what I hear, Deepsea Challenge, the documentary about James Cameron's trek to the bottom of the ocean, is really interesting. I should get around to watching it one of these days.
I totally blanked on Memorial Day, going with Mothers' Day as the lone spring federal holiday. I also lost the New Guinea/Borneo coin flip. In hindsight, I suppose the latter is much more likely to be the native name for the island than is the former.
I've never read Island of the Blue Dolphins, but it's always stuck in my brain because the author, Scott O'Dell, shares his last name with my fourth grade teacher.
50 R/1 W
DD: 2/3
FJ:
LT: chords, Lucy Hayes, Nancy Reagan, clamp/champ, Island of the Blue Dolphins
I'm surprised so few here are familiar with Challenger Deep. Being the deepest place on Earth, it's one of those trivia chestnuts I've come across time and again. Also, from what I hear, Deepsea Challenge, the documentary about James Cameron's trek to the bottom of the ocean, is really interesting. I should get around to watching it one of these days.
I totally blanked on Memorial Day, going with Mothers' Day as the lone spring federal holiday. I also lost the New Guinea/Borneo coin flip. In hindsight, I suppose the latter is much more likely to be the native name for the island than is the former.
I've never read Island of the Blue Dolphins, but it's always stuck in my brain because the author, Scott O'Dell, shares his last name with my fourth grade teacher.
The others have been covered--although you as always would rather be obstinate than learn something--but initio is the root of the words "initial," "initiate," etc., which all refer to the first or beginning of something.TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:11 pm I saw no way to figure out Mary Todd Lincoln, "beginning", Civil War, or Wonder Woman in the top boxes.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I read it as "Well, since 'ab extra' means 'from outside', 'ab initio' must mean 'from inside'. That works, it looks kinda similar, and the clue seems to be hinting at a pair of opposites."BigDaddyMatty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:08 pmThe others have been covered--although you as always would rather be obstinate than learn something--but initio is the root of the words "initial," "initiate," etc., which all refer to the first or beginning of something.TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:11 pm I saw no way to figure out Mary Todd Lincoln, "beginning", Civil War, or Wonder Woman in the top boxes.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I'm glad the Chemist made it. Im officially supposed to besmirch the Art Historian, but actually I love his passion and he is probably better positioned to be a trivia game show champ. Go El Greco and Element man!
I think I knew the Challenger Deep from "My Weekly Reader" which was a news mag provided to us in 6th grade. When we have a clue about Albert Schweitzer, the IGY (International Geophysical Year), and the Mohole Project, my subscription will be vested.
I think this was a tough one to get from the shuttle TOM, especially with Atlantis and Columbia negbait. I started with shuttles and figured Enterprise and the two that blew up would be the most likely. I couldn't remember their names until I pulled the clue from the other side.
I think I knew the Challenger Deep from "My Weekly Reader" which was a news mag provided to us in 6th grade. When we have a clue about Albert Schweitzer, the IGY (International Geophysical Year), and the Mohole Project, my subscription will be vested.
I think this was a tough one to get from the shuttle TOM, especially with Atlantis and Columbia negbait. I started with shuttles and figured Enterprise and the two that blew up would be the most likely. I couldn't remember their names until I pulled the clue from the other side.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
As a federal employee, I would have been in trouble had I missed the holiday question.
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*or Endeavour.opusthepenguin wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:26 pm Went with Columbia on the grounds that it sounded more like a place name than Challenger or Discovery or Enterprise. If I'd remembered there was an Atlantis, I'd have upgraded my wrong response. Simply didn't have the requisite knowledge to put this one together. It'll be interesting to see how this polls. I'd suspect low but two of the three contestants got it right.Spoiler
As opposed to the sole solve on Monday for what struck me as an easy FJ.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Thing I learned tonight -- Julia Grant didn't travel with her husband during the war.
And just to be That Guy for a minute:
If SherbeRt is wrong, and GangstERs Paradise is wrong, then Daylight SavingS Time is also wrong.
But I've never seen them overturn a ruling that immediately led to uncovering a Daily Double, so . . .
And just to be That Guy for a minute:
If SherbeRt is wrong, and GangstERs Paradise is wrong, then Daylight SavingS Time is also wrong.
But I've never seen them overturn a ruling that immediately led to uncovering a Daily Double, so . . .
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People have been wrong about Daylight Savings Time so often for so long it's literally right now.DadofTwins wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:47 pm If SherbeRt is wrong, and GangstERs Paradise is wrong, then Daylight SavingS Time is also wrong.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
50 R
DD: 3/3
FJ:
LT: Chords, Lucy Hayes, Nancy Reagan, (Memorial Day), New Guinea, Island of the Blue Dolphins
William and I would get along pretty well considering we both love art. Although El Greco was actually part of the Mannerism movement rather than the Baroque. Unless Mannerism is considered part of the Baroque movement, which I am unsure about.
DD: 3/3
FJ:
LT: Chords, Lucy Hayes, Nancy Reagan, (Memorial Day), New Guinea, Island of the Blue Dolphins
William and I would get along pretty well considering we both love art. Although El Greco was actually part of the Mannerism movement rather than the Baroque. Unless Mannerism is considered part of the Baroque movement, which I am unsure about.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Tonight's showTenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:05 pm[citation needed]CasketRomance wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:00 pm but the obvious one is wonder woman...female superhero top box, of course it is wonder woman
Luckily I knew of the Challenger Deep.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Knew Challenger Deep, never heard of a Challenger sub, but the first bit of knowledge was all that was required.
Those of us with gray hair are probably more familiar with the Trieste as the pioneering Marianas Trench exploration submarine.
edit: After looking it up I do recall David Cameron's sub. but I doubt I'd be able to come up with the name "Deepsea Challenger."
Those of us with gray hair are probably more familiar with the Trieste as the pioneering Marianas Trench exploration submarine.
edit: After looking it up I do recall David Cameron's sub. but I doubt I'd be able to come up with the name "Deepsea Challenger."
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
I got Challenger. I was 3 out of 4 on the big clues today. I would have gotten memorial day if they gave me a minute but I need to review holidays. They come up a lot.
I bit on "from the inside" instead of "from the beginning."
I got "Island of the Blue Dolphins" because I had to read it as a class in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. It was a very poorly coordinated curriculum. I'm still not sure exactly how that happened.BigDaddyMatty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:08 pm
I've never read Island of the Blue Dolphins, but it's always stuck in my brain because the author, Scott O'Dell, shares his last name with my fourth grade teacher.
The others have been covered--although you as always would rather be obstinate than learn something--but initio is the root of the words "initial," "initiate," etc., which all refer to the first or beginning of something.TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:11 pm I saw no way to figure out Mary Todd Lincoln, "beginning", Civil War, or Wonder Woman in the top boxes.
I bit on "from the inside" instead of "from the beginning."
It looks like Daylight Savings Time is commonly accepted. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_timeDadofTwins wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:47 pm Thing I learned tonight -- Julia Grant didn't travel with her husband during the war.
And just to be That Guy for a minute:
If SherbeRt is wrong, and GangstERs Paradise is wrong, then Daylight SavingS Time is also wrong.
But I've never seen them overturn a ruling that immediately led to uncovering a Daily Double, so . . .
I had a dream that I was asleep and then I woke up and Jeopardy! was on.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Thank you Black Cobra!
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Do I have a historical blindspot, or was that Lucy Hayes clue quite difficult? And props to the trio for going 2/3 on FJ. I thought of Challenger, but dismissed it as being illogical for the name of a deepest part of the Mariana Trench.
Also, I read Island of the Blue Dolphins as a kid, but missed the TS. It was so wretched I had blocked it out of my memory.
Overall, this was the best-played game thus far, as can be seen in the high combined Coryats.
Also, I read Island of the Blue Dolphins as a kid, but missed the TS. It was so wretched I had blocked it out of my memory.
Overall, this was the best-played game thus far, as can be seen in the high combined Coryats.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Page 1, paragraph 1, sentence 1 of The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore:TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:05 pm[citation needed]CasketRomance wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:00 pm but the obvious one is wonder woman...female superhero top box, of course it is wonder woman
WONDER WOMAN is the most popular female comic-book superhero of all time.
I would prefer not to.
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I raised an eyebrow at this too. Depending on personal taste, Mannerism was either the evolution or devolution of the High Renaissance classicism of Leonardo, Raphael, and early Michelangelo, into the Late Renaissance focus on narrative intensity, elongated forms, and eccentric compositions. El Greco was, IMHO, the quintessential artist of this period and in no way, shape, or form could his work be described as belonging to the Baroque. However, it's possible William was saying his favorite style/period is the Baroque and his favorite artist is El Greco like I might say my favorite style/period of popular music is late 70's punk/post-punk and my favorite band is the Kinks.LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:07 am William and I would get along pretty well considering we both love art. Although El Greco was actually part of the Mannerism movement rather than the Baroque. Unless Mannerism is considered part of the Baroque movement, which I am unsure about.
I would prefer not to.
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It's an odd situation where, despite Rutherford B. Hayes occupying a low spot on the presidential totem pole in the popular consciousness, I'd estimate Lemonade Lucy resides in the middle ranks of first ladies by virtue of possessing a very memorable nickname.seaborgium wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:08 amThe only way most know her name is from the "Lemonade Lucy" sobriquet. I'd say it's one notch easier than the most obscure First Ladies.
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Re: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Game Recap and Discussion [SPOILERS]
Yep, that was the negbait. My wife fell for it too.TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:15 pmI read it as "Well, since 'ab extra' means 'from outside', 'ab initio' must mean 'from inside'. That works, it looks kinda similar, and the clue seems to be hinting at a pair of opposites."BigDaddyMatty wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:08 pmThe others have been covered--although you as always would rather be obstinate than learn something--but initio is the root of the words "initial," "initiate," etc., which all refer to the first or beginning of something.TenPoundHammer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:11 pm I saw no way to figure out Mary Todd Lincoln, "beginning", Civil War, or Wonder Woman in the top boxes.
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That’s how I got it. I didn’t even pay attention to the rest of the clue beyond “Hayes’ wife”.seaborgium wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:08 amThe only way most know her name is from the "Lemonade Lucy" sobriquet. I'd say it's one notch easier than the most obscure First Ladies.
Another Atlantis here.