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...
Griselda Steevens
publication date: Friday, September 13, 2013
category: 
Legends
clue: She had the heart of an angel to build a hospital, but folklore says she had the face of a Piglet.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, and Mike Rothstein
trivia: The source image comes from a museum display about pig-faced women in European folklore, Steevens among them.
Jean Pain
publication date: Thursday, September 12, 2013
category: 
Inventions
clue: This Frenchman took great pains to make something useful with his Pooh.
explanation: Pain invented a high-yield composting system. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, and Joanna Woods
John Updike
publication date: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
category: 
Literature
clue: Five books about a running Rabbit are the legacy of this Pulitzer-winning novelist.
explanation: Updike wrote Rabbit, Run and four sequels. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Gerry Rafferty
publication date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013
category: 
Music
clue: The singer of "Baker Street" and "Right Down the Line" named one of his best-selling albums after a sort of Owl.
explanation: Rafferty released the album NIght Owl. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
Chris O'Donnell
publication date: Monday, September 9, 2013
category: 
Movies
clue: His real first name and his most famous role, in the Batman film series, are both present in Christopher Robin.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Sarah Kyle
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 »
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 »
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. Go »
