Born on the 4th of July
These five famous Americans, representing five corners of the nation, all share the most patriotic of birthdays, and give the goo game some added fireworks this week.
William Goldsmith
publication date: Friday, July 8, 2011
category: 
Music
clue: the beating heart of Seattle's rock scene
explanation: Goldsmith was the drummer ("beating") of Seattle-based bands Foo Fighters and Sunny Day Real Estate. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Laurie Laczkowski
Gina Glocksen
publication date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
category: Music
clue: the first idol to try twice came from Chicago
explanation: Glocksen was a contestant on American Idol from the Chicago area, who appeared on the sixth season after being cut during the preliminary round of the fifth season. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Horowitz
Nathaniel Hawthorne
publication date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
category: 
Literature
clue: helped Salem confront its history
explanation: Hawthorne was a writer from Salem, Massachusetts whose writing helped deal with the city's oppressive past, perpetrated in part by his own ancestors. 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, Steve Dunn, Scott Horowitz, Elaine Beckland, and Laurie Laczkowski
Floyd Little
publication date: Tuesday, July 5, 2011
category: 
Sports
clue: Denver's tiniest running back
explanation: Little was a very successful running back for the Denver Broncos from 1967 to 1975. 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, Steve Dunn, Scott Horowitz, Elaine Beckland, and Laurie Laczkowski
George Steinbrenner
publication date: Monday, July 4, 2011
category: Sports
clue: owned New York's most patriotic sports team
explanation: Steinbrenner was the owner of the New York Yankees from 1973 to 2010. 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, Steve Dunn, Scott Horowitz, Elaine Beckland, and Laurie Laczkowski
trivia: This goo was originally created for GooCon: Champions Gate.
Other Themes in Summer 2011
Mystery Men
Anonymity is rare in modern life, but these five "celebrities" managed to become famous without their identities being discovered until later, if at all. Can you name these nameless ones? Go »
City Girls
These five women all share their first names with modern metropolises from around the world. Get your passport ready for a miniature Goo World Tour. Go »
Children of the Eighties
The 1980s were a booming time for child stars in television and movies, as Hollywood focused on family entertainment. Can you name these five actors who became famous playing kids in that decade? Go »
Hog Wild
The goo game becomes a pig sty this week, as these five celebrities known for their porcine names line up to be counted. This little piggy went to Hollywood... Go »
Get a Clue
Was it Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the candlestick? You'll need the right evidence to accuse these five stars of sharing their names with characters from the classic board game Clue. Go »
Tennis Club
Grab your racquet and hit the court! The more you know the sport of tennis, the better you'll be able to name these five major players. Lob your guesses over the net, and good luck. Go »
Poe-pourri
Once upon a midnight dreary, after you ponder weak and weary, the answers to these five goos inspired by the most famous works of Edgar Allan Poe will be revealed. 'Tis that the answer, tapping at your chamber door? Go »
Five Guys
Unrelated to the founders of the Five Guys burger franchise, these other five "guys" all have the most generic of masculine names. If you can recognize all five, treat yourself to a cheeseburger. Go »
South of the Border
¡Arriba! The final theme of the summer heads down to Mexico for five celebrities who hail from our neighbor to the south. ¡Buena suerte! Go »
Summer 2011 Tournament
There can be only one! Many players have entered the tournament, but they'll be paired off in brackets until only one remains in the end to win the season. These goos are a little harder than usual, but they're still playable by all. Go »
