If you solve a goo, take a sip. If you solve all five, finish your drink. You can order all five of these goos in a bar, but you better practice holding your liquor, because this theme will return throughout 2013.



Shirley Temple

publication date: Friday, January 4, 2013

category: Movies

clue: One of the most successful child stars in history turned Hollywood's worship into a religion.

explanation: The clue plays on Temple's last name. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, and Steve Dunn


Robin Meade

publication date: Thursday, January 3, 2013

category: Journalism

clue: She helps the hung over wake up in the morning by reading the day's headline news.

explanation: Meade hosted Morning Express on HLN (Headline News). more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn


Jack Daniel

publication date: Wednesday, January 2, 2013

category: Business

clue: This Tennessee distiller made his name synonymous with whiskey.

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, and Steve Dunn


Donald Rumsfeld

publication date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

category: Government

clue: He was both the youngest and oldest person to have been Secretary of Defense, under presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush.

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, and Steve Dunn


Brandi Passante

publication date: Monday, December 31, 2012

category: Television

clue: This buyer on Storage Wars is half of a pair of young guns.

explanation: Passante and her partner Jarrod Schulz were often called the "young guns" on the reality show. 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, and Steve Dunn


Other Themes in Winter 2013

Triple Trouble

Good things come in threes! To be correct, you'll have to guess the first, middle, and last names of these five famous people who are known by their full names. This theme was created by Denise Sawicki. Go »

Powers of Twelve

On Wednesday of this week, it will be the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the twelfth year of the century, an occasion we won't see again in our lifetimes. These five duodecimal goos were inspired by the number 12. Go »

It's the End of the World as We Know It

Some people have interpreted the Mayan calendar to foretell of the end of the world on Friday. What would life be like after an apocalyptic event? The works created by these five entertainers may show us. Go »

Guitar Gods

Rock Block may be gone, but rock and roll will never die! These five master guitarists are among the most respected and most influential performers in rock music. This theme was created by Steve Dunn. Go »

Sink or Swim

In the hundred years since the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the doomed ship has occupied a special place in our cultural memory. Can you solve these five goos connected to the disaster? This theme was created by Chris Lemler. Go »

Born in DC

Washington isn't just the capital of the nation; it's a bustling city with a unique culture. These five Americans were all born in the District of Columbia. This theme was created by Steve West. Go »

Goo Ladder

It's a goo ladder, where the clues aren't the only clues! Figure out how each clue is related and this season will be a breeze! These goos were designed to be solved in order of publication, for fun and profit! This theme was created by Erik Bates. Go »

Quindecennial

Celebrity Goo Game began 15 years ago, and has changed a lot. Revisit this theme each day, including Saturday and Sunday, to see a different era in the game's history, as you guess five celebrities who are all nearly the same age as the game. Happy anniversary! Go »

Winter 2013 Tournament

We may be through with winter, but it's not through with us. While you dig your way out from Nemo, find a few minutes for these tournament goos, which will test your goo-solving skills against fellow players. Go »

Winter 2013 Bonus Goos

Spring is in the air! Enjoy these last few goos before the Spring 2013 season begins in March. Our winner has already been decided (congrats Erik!), so these goos are just for fun, although they will boost your lifetime score if you solve them. Go »