Do Overs
Ask George Lucas: No matter how final it was the first time, anything can be made better if you get to take a second (or third, or fourth) crack at it. These five celebrities were incorrect guesses made for previous goos. Here's your chance to get them right this time.
Piper Palin
publication date: Friday, January 13, 2012
category: 
Family
clue: It's tough to be confused for your older sisters, but at least you're not a baby boy being confused for them.
explanation: The goo of Bristol Palin also inspired incorrect guesses for Willow Palin, who also became a do-over goo that inspired incorrect guesses for Trig Palin. more…
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Samir Mehta
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Bristol Palin.
Travis Cottrell
publication date: Thursday, January 12, 2012
category: 
Music
clue: I really screwed up last season and hurt players by not crediting their guesses for this singer instead of the arsonist that I mislabeled his picture as. I hope they'll do the Christian thing and forgive me.
explanation: Cottrell was a Christian singer. more…
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of William Cottrell.
Brandy Norwood
publication date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
category: Music
clue: Like Cheryl Burke, this singer competed on Dancing with the Stars, but she's better known for her UPN sitcom.
explanation: Norwood starred in Moesha. more…
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
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, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Cheryl Burke.
Zach Weiner
publication date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
category: 
Internet
clue: Like Matthew Inman, he writes and draws a webcomic named for breakfast cereal, but his is best read on Saturday mornings.
explanation: Weiner wrote and drew Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. more…
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
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, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Matthew Inman.
Kate Winslet
publication date: Monday, January 9, 2012
category: 
Movies
clue: Like Emmy Rossum, this six-time Oscar nominee starred in a movie about a sinking ship, but hers was just a little more successful financially.
explanation: Winslet starred in Titanic. more…
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
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, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Emmy Rossum.
Other Themes in Winter 2012
Humble Folks Without Temptation
These celebrities went on down to South Park and had themselves a time, being mercilessly spoofed by the foul-mouthed cartoon series. Can you recognize them in animated form? Go »
Mothers of Invention
These pioneering women in technology have saved the world from war, climate change, and boredom online with their contributions to modern inventions. Go »
Crossover Celebrities
For some artists, it's about following their creative muse. For others, it's all about the money. These entertainers were strongly associated with one genre, but now only seem interested in another. Go »
Repúbluca Federativa do Brasil
By far the largest nation in South America, the cultural and economic powerhouse of Brazil has produced celebrities in every field. Can you name these five? Go »
A Pirate's Life for Me
Yo ho ho ho, and a bottle of rum... This week features some of the deadliest and most notorious dread pirates ever to sail the high seas, to celebrate the launch of Pirate Paradise on Funeratic. Go »
Mighty Heroes!
Superhero stories are the epic myths of our age, especially after their recent wave of renewed popularity in movies and television. These five actors played colorful heroes on-screen. Go »
Dastardly Villains!
The bad guys get to have all the fun! These five actors have played the villains to costumed superheroes on television and in movies. Their biggest crime is stealing the show. Go »
Super Bowl Shuffle
This weekend, the New York Giants and New England Patriots will face off at the Super Bowl for the second time in four years. This theme features some of the biggest names at the biggest game in sports. Go »
My Trophy has a First Name, It's O-S-C-A-R
These five goos are some of the intriguing real people behind this year's crop of Oscar-nominated films, coinciding with Funeratic's annual Predict the Oscars contest. Go »
