Campaign in the Neck
Next week, Americans will decide whether Barack Obama will remain president, or Mitt Romney will take over. It's been a topsy-turvy campaign with some unusual personalities making their mark along the way. Can you name five of them?
John King
publication date: Friday, November 2, 2012
category: 
Journalism
clue: Keep an eye out for this anchor when you watch the election returns on CNN this Tuesday. Who's the king?
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Kelly Lee
Stephanie Cutter
publication date: Thursday, November 1, 2012
category: 
Government
clue: One of Obama's campaign managers gets criticized for her slicing remarks.
explanation: Cutter was known for her tough rhetoric in campaign appearances. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Kelly Lee
Julian Castro
publication date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
category: Government
clue: Keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention seems like quite a prominent role for the mayor of San Antonio.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Kelly Lee
Herman Cain
publication date: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
category: Government
clue: Allegations of sexual harassment and adultery brought down this former pizza magnate's campaign for the GOP nomination.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Kelly Lee
Paul Ryan
publication date: Monday, October 29, 2012
category: Government
clue: In January, this fiscal conservative and fitness buff could become the first vice president from the state of Wisconsin.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Ryan Dunn, and Kelly Lee
Other Themes in Fall 2012
Film School
Early fall is back-to-school season. These ten noteworthy educators have been honored by Hollywood movies telling their stories. All ten goos are presented in the Three Clues format: Recognize the movie, and you can name the famous educator. Go »
Do Overs
These five celebrities were common incorrect guesses for recent goos. Here's your second chance to get each one right. Go »
What Happens in Vegas
Las Vegas is a glittering tourist destination, with world-class gambling and entertainment. These five celebrities are strongly associated with Sin City. Go »
Shall We Dance?
Turn on some music and get on your feet! To guess right at these five famous dancers, you don't want to miss a single step. Go »
Nerdocracy
Nerds, geeks, and dweebs have taken over: Their movies are the biggest hits, their memes rule the Internet, and now their day has come in Celebrity Goo Game. These five people are strongly associated with nerd culture. Go »
Pride Goeth Before a Fall
The bigger they are, the harder they fall. These ten celebrities were once on top of the world, enjoying widespread success and popular acclaim. Then a scandal erupted that ended their high-flying careers, some quickly and others painfully slowly. Go »
Man or Machine?
Modern society has been transformed by technology, which makes life safer and more convenient. Each of these five men shares his last name with a famous machine. Can you invent a method for solving them? Go »
Fall 2012 Tournament
Another one bites the dust! Another one bites the dust! Another one gone, and another one gone. Another one bites the dust! Hey, I'm gonna get you too. Another one bites the dust! Go »
