publication date: Sunday, March 14, 2010 (part of Round XLII)

category: Controversy

clue: Nobody expects a cartoon to inspire assassination attempts, but now this Westerner needs guards.

explanation: Danish cartoonist Westergaard drew a political cartoon in 2005 that depicted Muhammad with a bomb for a turban as a comment on Islamic terrorism. The comic was one of a set that inspired rioting and international outcry. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, and Jesse Vengrove

player landmarks: This was the last goo solved by Jesse Vengrove.


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