Round XXXIX
Russ Wilhelm won this round on June 11, 2009. There were 81 goos.
Players this round: Russ Wilhelm (80 goos solved), Justin Woods (78 goos solved), Steve West (76 goos solved), Richard Slominsky (73 goos solved), Amy Austin (72 goos solved), Samir Mehta (69 goos solved), LaVonne Lemler (67 goos solved), Chris Lemler (66 goos solved), Steve Dunn (63 goos solved), Joanna Woods (59 goos solved), Jason Lemler (56 goos solved), Ryan Dunn (56 goos solved), Mike Rothstein (49 goos solved), Denise Sawicki (48 goos solved), Sarah Kyle (43 goos solved), Tony Peters (38 goos solved), Vicki Moore (33 goos solved), Walter Chesser (26 goos solved), Jenee Williams (13 goos solved), Jerry Mathis (12 goos solved), Lori Lancaster (6 goos solved), Dennis Wuorenma (4 goos solved), Elaine Beckland (4 goos solved), James Voltz (4 goos solved), Mihai Rusu (4 goos solved), Scott Horowitz (4 goos solved), David Ryba (3 goos solved), Aaron Shurtleff (1 goo solved), Melissa Anderson (1 goo solved), Mike Eberhart (1 goo solved), and William Baysinger (1 goo solved).
Tommy Lee Jones
He's caught success as an aging sheriff, two-faced district attorney, fugitive-chasing U.S. marshal, and alien-hunting government agent. Go »
Ludwig van Beethoven
This influential composer is now better known for a big drooling dog than his moonlight sonata. Go »
Meredith Vieira
She went from sharing her view to looking for millionaires to what she does today. Go »
Alan Moore
All together, this writer is responsible for a league of extraordinary watchmen with a vendetta from hell. Go »
Marianne Faithfull
If you can't roll with the Stones, crack your voice and break your English to try a second career. Go »
Michael Steele
It takes a man of mettle to herd these particular elephants. Go »
Jim Cramer
When a comedy talk show host is making fun of you daily, it's best not to accept the invitation for him to do it to your face. Go »
Bobby Jindal
The Bayou didn't expect to erupt in this kind of controversy. Go »
Will Shortz
A six-letter word for summertime pants, ending in Z. Go »
Dennis Miller
Did you see this talk show host try sports commentary? It was like watching Albert Schweitzer try to pilot the Mars Rover. Go »
Vince Offer
Putting the wow factor into chopping vegetables and wiping up spills can result in a lot of sales. Go »
Greta Van Susteren
This cable TV personality has a record of putting the law in perspective. Go »
Alec Greven
Americans must really need help if they're taking romance tips from a nine-year-old. Go »
Alex Trebek
This game show host expects your answer in the form of a question. Go »
Vanna White
She's turned the letters to White for almost three decades now. Go »
Ray Combs
We asked you to name something that drives people to insanity. You said hosting a game show. Survey says... Go »
Ben Bailey
If you saw this comedian in New York, you also would see him as a cab driver. Go »
Gena Lee Nolin
She showcased products at their suggested retail price before quitting to become a professional lifeguard. Go »
J.D. Roth
If you look around, would you see this goo having a cherry sundae on top of the hill at his exciting house? Go »
Tony Sano
This host makes a living by watching Japanese game show contestants. Go »
Christopher Hitchens
Great God! The nation is astir over the writings of this columnist from across the atlantic. Go »
Orlando Cepeda
This goo did the cha cha cha like a baby at Wally's World. Go »
Kevin Eubanks
Would this goo be playing the guitar too knight or would this goo be at the bank in the morning? Go »
George Harrison
Though he was begging darling please, this guitar legend couldn't hold onto the lady who looked wonderful tonight. Go »
Sean Combs
This one-time bad boy has become the father of a new kind of media mogul. Go »
Rick Warren
This pastor's warring over gay marriage could knock him out of his national saddle. Go »
Rashida Jones
Being the daughter of a famous music producer sure makes you popular around the office. Go »
Angie Zapata
This hate crime victim wouldn't have been one if we hated crime more than we hate certain victims. Go »
Ted Stevens
If you want to bribe me for the answer, you'll have to send payment through a series of tubes. Go »
Leighton Meester
Rumor has it this child actress got her start in prison. Go »
T.I.
This rapper's philosophy was to live his life and do whatever he liked until packing heat brought the heat down on him. Go »
Sumner Redstone
This mogul knows all about viable commerce, broadcasting in Columbia, black entertainment, and television music. Go »
Nikki Finke
Rumor has it this blogger has trouble with her weekly deadline. Go »
Joe Arpaio
He may be associated with pink undergarments, but Amnesty International and the ACLU agree with him that he's America's toughest sheriff. Go »
Jay Leno
Getting offered a nightly show after ending his nightly show may have given this comedian a swelled head. Go »
Russell Brand
This Brit's edgy brand of comedy has cost him a radio career. Go »
Chesley Sullenberger
Dude. I'm sure you're a great pilot, but I want this goo flying my plane. Go »
Mia Sara
Kermit Time married to a Bond's Baby Bueller. Go »
John Madden
It didn't take much for video game players to get on the bus with this famous player, coach, and commentator. Go »
Claudia Christian
Maybe her son wouldn't have turned out so geeky if his father had been a Ranger. Go »
Jacob Zuma
This recently-elected leader is about to show that black presidents can be every bit as corrupt and divisive as white ones. Go »
Andrea Mitchell
This reporter is as familiar with Washington as she is with foreign affairs, which she should be if she's married to the Fed. Go »
Zach Braff
This scrub made a pretty goo'd movie in New Jersey. Go »
Jack Potter
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor even snow will stop him from getting you your mail, unless of course you don't have the $$ for it... Go »
Albert Schweitzer
He was a physician, a philosopher, a teacher, a composer, and a humanitarian, but he never did learn to pilot the Mars Rover. Go »
Kaki King
This guitarist kept changing her style until she felt like her goo looks. Who's the king? Go »
Paul Giamatti
Jefferson lives, and so does this goo's career. If only Mr. Rose were so lucky. Go »
David Axelrod
As he did in the campaign, this advisor keeps Obama's wheels spinning in the Oval Office. Go »
Anna Jarvis
After you thank your mom today, she has someone else to thank. Go »
Fairuza Balk
Is it fair to expect the wonderful places of our childhood to be exactly the same when we return to them? Go »
Vincent van Gogh
This painter had an eye for a beautiful nighttime sky, but not an ear. Go »
Peter Reading
This Liverpudlian almost enjoys reading poetry more than writing it. Go »
Elisabeth Shue
Proper footwear is important if your teen boyfriend is learning karate, or you have to take the neighbor's kids into the city, or you're a Vegas prostitute helping a drunk kill himself. Go »
James Chance
It took more than luck for this musician to dominate No Wave. Go »
Lyn St. James
This Indy 500 rookie always plays as the racecar. Go »
Nick Cannon
It doesn't help his career as a drummer and bouncer that he keeps shooting his mouth off about his famous wife. Go »
Ray Park
This former toadie of an evil emperor is in a bad place: If he rolls his next character's name, he'll land on Boardwalk. Go »
Adam Richman
He started the show as a rich man, but he's going to end it as a fat man. Go »
Carrie Prejean
Beauty queens aren't known for scandals about marriage equality, but sometimes they're known for scandals about racy photos. Go »
Erich "Mancow" Muller
This Chicago-based loudmouth was been fined many times by the FCC for his "utterly" obscene material. Go »
Manny Ramirez
This goo has can't dodge controversy forever for being this goo. Go »
John Fetterman
When the steel mills close down and the gangs move in, maybe a big, bald, tattooed mayor (who sleeps in a warehouse) is the answer. Go »
Alexander Hamilton
Ten dollars says you can't take this goo to the bank. Go »
Chen Fuchao
Oh my! Don't fall to the ground and hit your chin. This goo might need a helping hand getting down. Go »
Flo Rida
Don't try to start a war with this goo, 'cause this goo will get away in a low rider. Go »
Shadow Hare
The streets of Cincinnati are safe with this bunny on the prowl. Go »
Robert De Niro
Oscar made him an offer he couldn't re-goos. Go »
Sebastião Salgado
Left money and the gun to pursue more altruistic endeavors. Workers, earth and children are but a few. Go »
Lady Gaga
This pop mega-star has made a career out of baby talk. Go »
Felix Batista
All the advice in the world hasn't been able to keep him safe. Go »
Conan O'Brien
Tonight, this host may triumph over his predecessor's timeslot, not that his predecessor is going away for long. Go »
Jenny McCarthy
From model, to pin-up girl, to actress, to comedian, to author, to activist, she's determined to be more than just a pretty face. Go »
Philip Markoff
This goo made a mark on this list. Go »
Joseph Campbell
This scholar's powerful knowledge of the field was, well, legendary and mythic. Go »
Janette Oke
Love solves a goo. Go »
Oscar Pistorius
This athlete created high controversy for answering the charge, "Let's run." Go »
Alger Hiss
Beware of snakes in the United Nations. Go »
Olivia Munn
If this host's program sounds violent, you can rest assured it's just a game. Go »
John Popper
This frontman has taken his favorite musical form on the road through thick and thin. Go »
Jesse G. James
This outlaw done broke so many rules of the road, he was even cited for marrying a bull. Go »
