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.
Dmitry Nikolayevich Medvedev
publication date: Friday, November 8, 2013
category: 
Military
clue: His resistance against German occupiers made him a Soviet hero, but it did not make him the Russian president.
explanation: Medvedev was a partisan resistance fighter against Germany's occupation of the Soviet Union. Coincidentally, he shared his name with Dmitry Medvedev, president of Russia at the time this goo was published. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Helen Duncan
publication date: Thursday, November 7, 2013
category: 
Hoaxes
clue: This psychic claimed knowledge of naval incidents before the news hit the homefront, but British law didn't tolerate witchcraft.
explanation: Duncan was convicted of falsely claiming psychic powers under the so-called "Witchcraft Act" after claiming to know that British ships had been sunk during WWII.. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Audie Murphy
publication date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
category: Military
clue: This heroic machine-gunner went to Hell and back, and later went to Hollywood and back.
explanation: Murphy was hailed as a hero for his actions during WWII. He later played himself in the film To Hell and Back and appeared in several other movies. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, and Mike Rothstein
Robert Oppenheimer
publication date: Tuesday, November 5, 2013
category: 
Science
clue: Hinduism and Catholicism influenced this destroyer of worlds.
explanation: Oppenheimer named his atomic tests Trinity, and famously quoted the Bhagavad Gita in describing the work he had done: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, and Mike Rothstein
Ernest King
publication date: Monday, November 4, 2013
category: Military
clue: He put off retirement to command America's naval fleet. Who's the king?
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Elaine Beckland
trivia: Scott created this goo back in 2004, and saved it for a week like this.
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 »
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. 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 »
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 »
