Life is a Fairy Tale
Classic fairy tales teach universal lessons about wisdom, patience, and other virtues, remaining relevant even in our modern world. Each of these five celebrities has something in common with a classic fairy-tale hero or villain.
Fat Joe
publication date: Friday, April 18, 2014
category: 
Music
clue: This real-life Buttercup recently lost 100 pounds, but his rapping name continues to reflect his former girth.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, and Mike Rothstein
Cher
publication date: Thursday, April 17, 2014
category: Music
clue: Her distinctive long hair made this real-life Rapunzel an star on her singing variety show, long before she won an Oscar.
explanation: Cher starred in The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour and won an Oscar for Moonstruck. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Daniel Craig
publication date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
category: 
Movies
clue: British intelligence suggests that this actor's latest movie makes him a real-life Chicken Little.
explanation: At the time of this goo, Craig's previous film was Skyfall, as British spy James Bond. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, and Joanna Woods
Rihanna
publication date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
category: Music
clue: This singing real-life Rumpelstiltskin asked her fans, "What's my name?"
explanation: Rihanna scored a hit with the song "What's My Name?" more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Snooki
publication date: Monday, April 14, 2014
category: 
Television
clue: From Chile by way of the Jersey Shore, this real-life Thumbelina packs a lot of personality into her tiny 4'8" frame.
explanation: Chilean-born Nicole Polizzi, better known as Snooki, starred in Jersey Shore. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Mike Rothstein
Other Themes in Spring 2014
The Spirit of Sochi
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi produced the usual stories of triumph and heartbreak associated with the quadrennial games. Here are some of the most interesting people to emerge from the event. Go »
Video Game Heroes
Video games have become a billion-dollar industry, with annual revenues that outgross Hollywood. These five characters are some of the most popular stars in the business. Fictional characters are normally excluded from the game, but this week makes a special exception. This theme was created by Matthew Preston. Go »
Days of Our Lives
Each weekday brings a new celebrity goo, and that's extra true for these five goos, each of which was inspired by a different day of the week (not the day of publication). This theme was created by Chris Lemler. Go »
Angel on My Shoulders
Whatever your personal beliefs about angels, there's little doubt that their influence in culture has been enormous. These five celebrities from different fields all have some connection to angels. This theme was created by Steve West. Go »
Presidential Prenomens
These ten goos, major achievers in their own right, have first names linking them to former Presidents of the United States. If you can't identify the celebrity, perhaps figuring out their presidential namesake will help? Go »
I Want to Believe
Nearly 75% of Americans believe in some form of paranormal phenomena, so it's no wonder that celebrities do too. These five people, each famous in their own right, are also known for their beliefs about specific supernatural activity. Go »
The Game Masters
These ten celebrities would be instant masters at certain games if they ever got to play, judging from their previous life experience. The first week of this theme features celebrities who would dominate at modern board and card games, and the second week switches to modern video games. Go »
Spring 2014 Tournament
Justin Woods. Matthew Preston. Russ Wilhelm. Steve West. The list of winners includes some very talented players. Are you prepared to do what it takes to feel the thrill of victory? This tournament will produce the game's 60th champion. Go »
