Giacomo Casanova
publication date: Sunday, July 19, 2009 (part of Round XL)
category: 
Sexuality
clue: You have to be quite a seducer if you've been an author, a musician, a politician, a lawyer, a diplomat, a criminal, a stage magician, and founder of the national lottery, and you're best remembered for how many lovers you've had.
explanation: Casanova was all of these things in his colorful lifetime, but his name is now synonymous with proficiency at seduction. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Joanna Woods, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Amy Austin, and Elaine Beckland
trivia: The source photo was taken from a TV miniseries starring David Tennant as Casanova.
Similar Goos
Orville Redenbacher
Why would people want to go to such lengths to prove that his name wasn't his name? Go »
Buzz Aldrin
Being #2 isn't so bad if they name a cartoon action figure after you. Go »
Manny Pacquiao
Some little athletes pack a lot of punch. Go »
Al Franken
This humorist has used a variety of media to get out his message, including satirical books, television sketch comedy, talk radio, and the United States Senate. Go »
Hugh Hefner
A mansion, a bathrobe, and a pipe are the trademarks of this salesman of smut. Go »
