A Passage to India
The cuisine of India is among the most diverse and flavorful in the world, strongly influenced by the spice trade and the vegetarian lifestyle. Visit an Indian restaurant and you might find these five goos, on the menu or in the kitchen.
Dahlia Lithwick
publication date: Friday, September 27, 2013
category: 
Journalism
clue: Like cold porridge, this reporter's Supreme Court beat is important but kind of bland.
explanation: Lithwick wrote about the Supreme Court and other legal matters for Newsweek and Slate. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Brandon Ghee
publication date: Thursday, September 26, 2013
category: 
Sports
clue: This cornerback's zone coverage is as smooth as butter.
explanation: Ghee was a cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals when this goo was published. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Mohammed Atta
publication date: Wednesday, September 25, 2013
category: 
Terrorism
clue: The essential ingredients baked into his plot like flour were jet fuel and martyrdom.
explanation: Atta was the ringleader of the 9/11 hijackers. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Roald Dahl
publication date: Tuesday, September 24, 2013
category: 
Literature
clue: He wrote about giant peaches and chocolate factories, but not about lentil stew.
explanation: Dahl's books included James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Tim Curry
publication date: Monday, September 23, 2013
category: 
Movies
clue: This spicy actor brought life to such monsters as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Pennywise the Clown, and the Lord of Darkness.
explanation: Curry starred in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, It, and Legend. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Other Themes in Fall 2013
Jimmy Talks a Lot
A busker in New Orleans performs under this name, but the phrase better describes the proliferation of talk show hosts named James. These five men all belong to that growing club. Go »
Hundred Acre Wood
For almost a century, A.A. Milne's stories about Winnie-the-Pooh and his animal friends have enchanted children and grown-ups alike. Can you solve these goos inspired by five of the characters? Think, think, think... Go »
The Unretired
Ok, fine, call it a comeback. These five celebrities couldn't stay away from the work they love. (Some have even been goos already and are coming back for more.) Go »
Hit Me with the Digits
Even the most upstanding of citizens can lose their temper. Heads of state, children's entertainers, and more unlikely offenders have been photographed flashing the rudest digit in public. Here are five fingers you wouldn't expect to see upraised. Go »
Tool Time
Dig deep into your tool chest and see if you can find something to hammer out a correct answer to these five wrenching goos. Each of them was inspired by a different hand-operated tool. Go »
Celebrity Goo Drinking Game
Last call! It's closing time for this recurring theme, and your last opportunity to solve five goos who share their names with drinks you can order in a bar. Let's raise our glasses to them one last time. Go »
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
D'fhéadfadh gá duit éirí leat Gaeilge a aithint ar na cúig cáiliúla as Éirinn. Bíodh spraoi! (You may need the luck of the Irish to recognize these five celebrities from Ireland. Have fun!) Go »
Axis
On the eve of the second world war, Germany, Italy, and Japan signed a three-way pact to oppose their mutual enemies. These five goos repesent some of the best and worst people associated with the Axis side of the war. Go »
Allies
Just in time for Veterans Day, here are five goos representing America, Britain, and Russia's combined presence in World War II, from the homefront to the front lines. Go »
Fall 2013 Tournament
In the goo game's latest timed tournament, each player will race against the clock to solve goos faster than their opponent, until a winner emerges. Go »
