Goo Ladder
It's a goo ladder, where the clues aren't the only clues! Figure out how each clue is related and this season will be a breeze! These goos were designed to be solved in order of publication, for fun and profit! This theme was created by Erik Bates.
Steven Howard
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Friday, February 1, 2013
category: 
Sports
clue: You could Google the name of this monkey hanger striker who plays for a team a bit down the ladder of English football. Or, you could just look back at the top of this theme's ladder and put it all together.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Fisher Stevens
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Thursday, January 31, 2013
category: 
Movies
clue: Don't get lost now, George. This Oscar winner is just down in the cove.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Derek Fisher
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
category: Sports
clue: Number 2, 37, and 6, this 5-time champion has played in 229 championship games.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Butler Derrick
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
category: 
Government
clue: Succeeding a man named after a Representative and Secretary of State, and succeeded by a man whose last name is synonymous with a tasty cracker, this former Representative is now a partner at a DC law firm.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Gerard Butler
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Monday, January 28, 2013
category: Movies
clue: He was once a king of a very small army, but has since taken to bounty hunting and training dragons.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Hardie
Steven Gerrard
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Friday, January 25, 2013
category: Sports
clue: Born and bred a red, a captain of club and country.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Hardie
Wallace Stevens
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Thursday, January 24, 2013
category: 
Literature
clue: Come Sunday Morning, you may be disillusioned to see the time has come for building Snow Men at 10 o'clock.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Hardie
William Wallace
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
category: 
Legends
clue: If this goo were real, he'd be 7 feet tall, shoots fireballs from his eyes and bolts of lightning from his arse.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Hardie
Carter Williams
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
category: 
Television
clue: This coach ran a good race, but didn't quite survive to the end.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Hardie
Howard Carter
This celebrity goo was created by player Erik Bates.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Erik, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Monday, January 21, 2013
category: 
Science
clue: Tut, tut, goo guesser. Be the first to discover this discoverer's name, and you'll have this round wrapped up!
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Hardie
trivia: When Erik sent the ten "Goo Ladder" goos to Scott, he accidentally left out the categories. Scott appreciated the extra challenge that this created, since it forced him to make the breakthrough about how the goos were related in sequence in order to solve all ten. Scott preserved this when publishing the goos, giving each "???" as the category as long as they were active.
Other Themes in Winter 2013
Triple Trouble
Good things come in threes! To be correct, you'll have to guess the first, middle, and last names of these five famous people who are known by their full names. This theme was created by Denise Sawicki. Go »
Powers of Twelve
On Wednesday of this week, it will be the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the twelfth year of the century, an occasion we won't see again in our lifetimes. These five duodecimal goos were inspired by the number 12. Go »
It's the End of the World as We Know It
Some people have interpreted the Mayan calendar to foretell of the end of the world on Friday. What would life be like after an apocalyptic event? The works created by these five entertainers may show us. Go »
Guitar Gods
Rock Block may be gone, but rock and roll will never die! These five master guitarists are among the most respected and most influential performers in rock music. This theme was created by Steve Dunn. Go »
Celebrity Goo Drinking Game
If you solve a goo, take a sip. If you solve all five, finish your drink. You can order all five of these goos in a bar, but you better practice holding your liquor, because this theme will return throughout 2013. Go »
Sink or Swim
In the hundred years since the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the doomed ship has occupied a special place in our cultural memory. Can you solve these five goos connected to the disaster? This theme was created by Chris Lemler. Go »
Born in DC
Washington isn't just the capital of the nation; it's a bustling city with a unique culture. These five Americans were all born in the District of Columbia. This theme was created by Steve West. Go »
Quindecennial
Celebrity Goo Game began 15 years ago, and has changed a lot. Revisit this theme each day, including Saturday and Sunday, to see a different era in the game's history, as you guess five celebrities who are all nearly the same age as the game. Happy anniversary! Go »
Winter 2013 Tournament
We may be through with winter, but it's not through with us. While you dig your way out from Nemo, find a few minutes for these tournament goos, which will test your goo-solving skills against fellow players. Go »
