Fall 2013 Tournament
In the goo game's latest timed tournament, each player will race against the clock to solve goos faster than their opponent, until a winner emerges.
June Shannon
publication date: Monday, November 25, 2013
category: 
Television
clue: She's cashing in big on her sweet mistake, or maybe not.
explanation: Shannon was the notably overweight mother of Honey Boo-Boo, who was criticized for selling out her child's innocence until it was revealed that all money earned from the show is being put into a trust fund for the girl. more…
solved by: Steve West, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Kim Kardashian
publication date: Friday, November 22, 2013
category: 
Controversy
clue: Fortunately, she and her famous beau did not give their daughter the initial K, or put together the family would have a hateful connotation.
explanation: Kardashian and Kanye West had a baby named North. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Justin Woods
Amy Chua
publication date: Thursday, November 21, 2013
category: Controversy
clue: If her title was honest, her children would lick themselves and sleep 20 hours a day.
explanation: Chua wrote the parenting book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, encouraging other parents to be "tiger moms" with strict discipline and high expectations. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Elise Andrew
publication date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
category: 
Internet
clue: This Facebook user has an obscene interest in empirical knowledge.
explanation: Andrew created "I Fucking Love Science." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, and Ryan Dunn
John Goodman
publication date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
category: Television
clue: On screen, he's had a red wife and a blue brother.
explanation: Goodman starred in Roseanne and Blues Brothers 2000. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Eric Cantor
publication date: Monday, November 18, 2013
category: 
Government
clue: He can't (or won't) allow compromise in his house.
explanation: Cantor was the majority leader in the House of Representatives at the time this goo was published. The wording was a play on his last name. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, and Joanna Woods
trivia: Several players guessed John Boehner.
Harper Lee
publication date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
category: 
Literature
clue: This author is known for an acrimony towards songbirds.
explanation: Lee wrote To Kill a Mockingbird. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, and Justin Woods
trivia: Technical problems prevented some players from reaching the site while the goo was in play. Scott was forced to strike the goo from the tournament, turning it into a bonus goo.
Thomas Haden Church
publication date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
category: Television
clue: His most famous roles were a mechanic, a thief, a newlywed, and a best friend.
explanation: Church starred in Wings, Spider-Man 3, Ned & Stacey, and Sideways. more…
solved by: Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Regina Spektor
publication date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
category: 
Music
clue: She sang an orange theme song out of her blue mouth.
explanation: Spektor performed the hit "Blue Lips" and the title song for Orange is the New Black. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Prince George
publication date: Monday, November 11, 2013
category: 
Royalty
clue: He was already among the most famous people in his island nation at negative six months of age.
explanation: George was the son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who pregnancy was the subject of intense media coverage. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, and Mike Rothstein
trivia: Technical problems prevented some players from seeing the goo image. Scott was forced to strike the goo from the tournament, turning it into a bonus goo.
Other Themes in Fall 2013
Jimmy Talks a Lot
A busker in New Orleans performs under this name, but the phrase better describes the proliferation of talk show hosts named James. These five men all belong to that growing club. Go »
Hundred Acre Wood
For almost a century, A.A. Milne's stories about Winnie-the-Pooh and his animal friends have enchanted children and grown-ups alike. Can you solve these goos inspired by five of the characters? Think, think, think... Go »
The Unretired
Ok, fine, call it a comeback. These five celebrities couldn't stay away from the work they love. (Some have even been goos already and are coming back for more.) Go »
A Passage to India
The cuisine of India is among the most diverse and flavorful in the world, strongly influenced by the spice trade and the vegetarian lifestyle. Visit an Indian restaurant and you might find these five goos, on the menu or in the kitchen. Go »
Hit Me with the Digits
Even the most upstanding of citizens can lose their temper. Heads of state, children's entertainers, and more unlikely offenders have been photographed flashing the rudest digit in public. Here are five fingers you wouldn't expect to see upraised. Go »
Tool Time
Dig deep into your tool chest and see if you can find something to hammer out a correct answer to these five wrenching goos. Each of them was inspired by a different hand-operated tool. Go »
Celebrity Goo Drinking Game
Last call! It's closing time for this recurring theme, and your last opportunity to solve five goos who share their names with drinks you can order in a bar. Let's raise our glasses to them one last time. Go »
Kiss Me, I'm Irish
D'fhéadfadh gá duit éirí leat Gaeilge a aithint ar na cúig cáiliúla as Éirinn. Bíodh spraoi! (You may need the luck of the Irish to recognize these five celebrities from Ireland. Have fun!) Go »
Axis
On the eve of the second world war, Germany, Italy, and Japan signed a three-way pact to oppose their mutual enemies. These five goos repesent some of the best and worst people associated with the Axis side of the war. Go »
Allies
Just in time for Veterans Day, here are five goos representing America, Britain, and Russia's combined presence in World War II, from the homefront to the front lines. Go »
