Do Overs
These five celebrities were common incorrect guesses for recent goos. Here's your second chance to get each one right.
Aim
publication date: Friday, September 21, 2012
category: 
Music
clue: Like an American dubstep star, this British DJ does not use ICQ or Skype.
explanation: The clue is a play on AOL Instant Messenger, which shares its initials with Andrew Turner's stage name Aim. more…
do-over: This was a "do-over" goo, inspired by incorrect guesses for a previous goo.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Skrillex.
John Grunsfeld
publication date: Thursday, September 20, 2012
category: 
Science
clue: Who better to tell Stephen Colbert and other TV hosts about the Curiosity rover than a man who has been to space five times?
explanation: Grunsfeld was an astronaut who made frequent media appearances concerned the Martian rover Curiosity. 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, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Orlando Figueroa.
Arthur Agatston
publication date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
category: 
Health
clue: This cardiologist may be from New York, but his famous diet is all Miami.
explanation: Agatston created the South Beach Diet, named for a Miami neighborhood. 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, Matthew Preston, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Aaron Shurtleff, and Sarah Kyle
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Dean Ornish.
Yogi Berra
publication date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
category: 
Sports
clue: This famous catcher and manager didn't inspire Raging Bull, and he definitely didn't steal any pic-a-nic baskets.
explanation: Berra shared a name with cartoon character Yogi Bear. 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, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Aaron Shurtleff, and Sarah Kyle
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Jake LaMotta.
Dan Savage
publication date: Monday, September 17, 2012
category: 
Sexuality
clue: If you guessed this sex advice columnist for the goo of similarly-named Michael Savage, don't worry: It gets better.
explanation: Savage wrote the column Savage Love and created the "It Gets Better" project. 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, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Aaron Shurtleff, and Sarah Kyle
trivia: This goo was inspired by incorrect guesses for the goo of Michael Savage.
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 »
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 »
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? 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 »
