This theme's five celebrities with orinthological names may ruffle a few feathers. Can you fly away with all five answers?



Thomas Claw

publication date: Friday, January 7, 2011

category: Military

clue: decipher this

explanation: Claw was a Navajo code talker during World War II, celebrated on the event of his 2009 death for his contributions to the war effort. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West


Eagle-Eye Cherry

publication date: Thursday, January 6, 2011

category: Music

clue: no one is safe tonight

explanation: Cherry was known for the hit song "Save Tonight." more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Amy Austin, and Jon Berry


Trey Wingo

This celebrity goo was created by player Chris Lemler.
Scott Hardie provided the category, made minor changes to the clue provided by Chris, and wrote the explanation.

publication date: Wednesday, January 5, 2011

category: Television

clue: Oh, if you saw this number 3 co-host, would he take you under his wing?

explanation: Wingo co-hosted NFL Live and SportsCenter. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Amy Austin, and Jon Berry


James Van Der Beek

publication date: Tuesday, January 4, 2011

category: Television

clue: he's a long way from his creek

explanation: Van Der Beek starred in Dawson's Creek. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, and Jon Berry


Katie Featherston

publication date: Monday, January 3, 2011

category: Movies

clue: actively paranormal

explanation: Featherston starred in Paranormal Activity. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, and Jon Berry


Other Themes in Winter 2011

Ready for Prime Time

Some of the funniest and most successful stars in Hollywood got their start on "Saturday Night Live." You don't have to stay up late to recognize them now. Go »

Louie Louie

However you spell it, these five famous faces all share the same name. Can you solve them without getting that Kingsmen song stuck in your head? Go »

Not-So-Merry Christmas

Christmas was no "silent night" for these poor souls, who are forever linked to acts of violence on the holiday. This week will give Santa a few new names for his Naughty list. Go »

The Four Elements

Ever since the philosopher Empedocles proposed the four elements of air, earth, fire, and water, humans have been fascinated by them. Can you identify a celebrity associated with each of them? Go »

Checkmate

One of the oldest games on the planet, chess has confounded strategists for many centuries. These five goos were inspired by the simple yet profound game. Go »

I Will Survive

We all die someday, but these five celebrities are famous for not dying, at least not when they were supposed to. Survive this week to have a better shot in the tournament. Go »

Rising Sun

The ancient and exotic culture of Japan has fascinated the West for generations. These five Japanese celebrities will challenge your knowledge of the island nation. Go »

States of the Union

Here in America, we're so proud of our homeland that we name our children after U.S. states. Who are these five patriotic celebrities whose names put them on the map? Go »

Muppet Mimics

Jim Henson's Muppets have left a distinct impression on our culture, to the point where we start to recognize them when looking at famous faces. Can you tell who resembles these five Muppets? Go »

Winter 2011 Tournament

Many have played, but only one will win. All players from the season will compete in a week-long tournament to decide which of them is the top competitor, deserving of a prize. Good luck! Go »