Angel on My Shoulders
Whatever your personal beliefs about angels, there's little doubt that their influence in culture has been enormous. These five celebrities from different fields all have some connection to angels. This theme was created by Steve West.
Dan Brown
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Steve, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Friday, March 28, 2014
category: 
Literature
clue: 
explanation: Brown introduced the character Robert Langdon in his novel, Angels and Demons. A major plot point of that novel was an elemental ambigram – a depiction of the words Earth, Air, Fire and Water that when inverted still reads the same. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
John Forsythe
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Steve, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Thursday, March 27, 2014
category: 
Television
clue: In an ironic television twist, this goo may be best remembered for a role in which he never made a screen appearance.
explanation: Although well-known for his role as Blake Carrington on Dynasty, Forsythe is perhaps remembered best as the disembodied voice of the titular character Charlie in Charlie's Angels. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Curtis Sliwa
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Steve, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
category: 
Justice
clue: Steamy e-mails and divorces are not exactly angelic.
explanation: Sliwa founded the Guardian Angels, an anti-crime organization, in 1979. Thrice divorced, his last marriage ended with the revelation of several steamy e-mails with Queens Borough President, Melinda Katz. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Gregg Allman
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Steve, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014
category: 
Music
clue: His guardian angel gave him a new liver despite him being no angel himself.
explanation: After contracting Hepatitis C, Allman received a liver transplant in 2010. Allman's song "I'm No Angel" reached #1 on Billboard's Album Rock Tracks chart in 1987. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Clara Barton
This celebrity goo was created by player Steve West.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Steve, and wrote the explanation.
publication date: Monday, March 24, 2014
category: 
Health
clue: Founder of the American branch of an international caregiving organization, this goo earned her angelic nickname by tirelessly tending to wounded soldiers.
explanation: Among her many accomplishments, Clara Barton founded the American Branch of the Red Cross. Serving as a nurse in the American Civil War, she was given the nickname, "The Angel of the Battlefield." Often serving in the thick of battle, Barton once had a bullet pass through the sleeve of her dress, killing the man to whom she was administering aid. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Scott Hardie
Other Themes in Spring 2014
The Spirit of Sochi
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi produced the usual stories of triumph and heartbreak associated with the quadrennial games. Here are some of the most interesting people to emerge from the event. Go »
Video Game Heroes
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Days of Our Lives
Each weekday brings a new celebrity goo, and that's extra true for these five goos, each of which was inspired by a different day of the week (not the day of publication). This theme was created by Chris Lemler. Go »
Presidential Prenomens
These ten goos, major achievers in their own right, have first names linking them to former Presidents of the United States. If you can't identify the celebrity, perhaps figuring out their presidential namesake will help? Go »
Life is a Fairy Tale
Classic fairy tales teach universal lessons about wisdom, patience, and other virtues, remaining relevant even in our modern world. Each of these five celebrities has something in common with a classic fairy-tale hero or villain. Go »
I Want to Believe
Nearly 75% of Americans believe in some form of paranormal phenomena, so it's no wonder that celebrities do too. These five people, each famous in their own right, are also known for their beliefs about specific supernatural activity. Go »
The Game Masters
These ten celebrities would be instant masters at certain games if they ever got to play, judging from their previous life experience. The first week of this theme features celebrities who would dominate at modern board and card games, and the second week switches to modern video games. Go »
Spring 2014 Tournament
Justin Woods. Matthew Preston. Russ Wilhelm. Steve West. The list of winners includes some very talented players. Are you prepared to do what it takes to feel the thrill of victory? This tournament will produce the game's 60th champion. Go »
