Mystery Men
Anonymity is rare in modern life, but these five "celebrities" managed to become famous without their identities being discovered until later, if at all. Can you name these nameless ones?
Frank McAlary
publication date: Friday, June 10, 2011
category: 
Dance
clue: if you win this season, celebrate like he did
explanation: The Dancing Man, later determined to be Frank McAlary, was an Australian man photographed dancing in the street at the conclusion of World War II. The image became iconic in Australian culture, and his identity was investigated for decades. more…
solved by: Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, and Joanna Woods
Poe Toaster
publication date: Thursday, June 9, 2011
category: 
Mysteries
clue: Baltimore's most famous cemetery guest
explanation: The Poe Toaster, identity unknown, left flowers and a partial bottle of cognac on the grave of Edgar Allan Poe every anniversary of his birthday for 50 years. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Steve Dunn
Banksy
publication date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011
category: 
Art
clue: urban artist, or talented criminal?
explanation: Banksy was a celebrated graffiti artist. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
trivia: The image used for the goo is widely considered to be Banksy's self-portrait.
Wang Weilin
publication date: Tuesday, June 7, 2011
category: 
Humanitarianism
clue: the tank stops here
explanation: The "Tank Man" (named Wang Weilin by the Chinese press, identity never confirmed) gained international fame when he non-violently stood in the paths of tanks in Tianenmen Square in 1989, interrupting the arrests of student protesters. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Horowitz
W. Mark Felt
publication date: Monday, June 6, 2011
category: Mysteries
clue: Watergate whistle-blower
explanation: Felt was "Deep Throat," the key informant in the Watergate scandal. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Scott Horowitz
Other Themes in Summer 2011
City Girls
These five women all share their first names with modern metropolises from around the world. Get your passport ready for a miniature Goo World Tour. Go »
Children of the Eighties
The 1980s were a booming time for child stars in television and movies, as Hollywood focused on family entertainment. Can you name these five actors who became famous playing kids in that decade? Go »
Hog Wild
The goo game becomes a pig sty this week, as these five celebrities known for their porcine names line up to be counted. This little piggy went to Hollywood... Go »
Born on the 4th of July
These five famous Americans, representing five corners of the nation, all share the most patriotic of birthdays, and give the goo game some added fireworks this week. Go »
Get a Clue
Was it Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with the candlestick? You'll need the right evidence to accuse these five stars of sharing their names with characters from the classic board game Clue. Go »
Tennis Club
Grab your racquet and hit the court! The more you know the sport of tennis, the better you'll be able to name these five major players. Lob your guesses over the net, and good luck. Go »
Poe-pourri
Once upon a midnight dreary, after you ponder weak and weary, the answers to these five goos inspired by the most famous works of Edgar Allan Poe will be revealed. 'Tis that the answer, tapping at your chamber door? Go »
Five Guys
Unrelated to the founders of the Five Guys burger franchise, these other five "guys" all have the most generic of masculine names. If you can recognize all five, treat yourself to a cheeseburger. Go »
South of the Border
¡Arriba! The final theme of the summer heads down to Mexico for five celebrities who hail from our neighbor to the south. ¡Buena suerte! Go »
Summer 2011 Tournament
There can be only one! Many players have entered the tournament, but they'll be paired off in brackets until only one remains in the end to win the season. These goos are a little harder than usual, but they're still playable by all. Go »
