Quindecennial
Celebrity Goo Game began 15 years ago, and has changed a lot. Revisit this theme each day, including Saturday and Sunday, to see a different era in the game's history, as you guess five celebrities who are all nearly the same age as the game. Happy anniversary!
Joey King
publication date: Friday, February 8, 2013
category: 
Movies
clue: Her most famous role was Selena Gomez's kid sister. Who's the king?
explanation: King starred in Ramona and Beezus. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Katie Ledecky
publication date: Thursday, February 7, 2013
category: 
Sports
clue: This DC-born swimmer with a golden smile has swum 800 meters faster than any other American.
explanation: Ledecky won a gold medal in 800 meters freestyle at the 2012 Olympics, with the fastest time of any American in that event's history. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
Malala Yousafzai
publication date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
category: 
Activism
clue: She may not live long enough to be thanked by a generation of Pakistani girls who were able to go to school because of her.
explanation: Yousafzai was an activist on behalf of girls' education in a rural province of Pakistan. She made headlines in late 2012 when the Taliban nearly assassinated her and announced their intention to keep trying. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Laurie Laczkowski
player landmarks: This was the last goo solved by Laurie Laczkowski.
Rebecca Black
publication date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013
category: 
Fads
clue: This singing YouTube star's 15 minutes of fame happened on a Friday.
explanation: Black was known for her hit song "Friday." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Laurie Laczkowski
Jaden Smith
publication date: Monday, February 4, 2013
category: Movies
clue: This karate kidder and happyness pursuer shares a famous family with Will, Jada, and Willow.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Laurie Laczkowski
Other Themes in Winter 2013
Triple Trouble
Good things come in threes! To be correct, you'll have to guess the first, middle, and last names of these five famous people who are known by their full names. This theme was created by Denise Sawicki. Go »
Powers of Twelve
On Wednesday of this week, it will be the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the twelfth year of the century, an occasion we won't see again in our lifetimes. These five duodecimal goos were inspired by the number 12. Go »
It's the End of the World as We Know It
Some people have interpreted the Mayan calendar to foretell of the end of the world on Friday. What would life be like after an apocalyptic event? The works created by these five entertainers may show us. Go »
Guitar Gods
Rock Block may be gone, but rock and roll will never die! These five master guitarists are among the most respected and most influential performers in rock music. This theme was created by Steve Dunn. Go »
Celebrity Goo Drinking Game
If you solve a goo, take a sip. If you solve all five, finish your drink. You can order all five of these goos in a bar, but you better practice holding your liquor, because this theme will return throughout 2013. Go »
Sink or Swim
In the hundred years since the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the doomed ship has occupied a special place in our cultural memory. Can you solve these five goos connected to the disaster? This theme was created by Chris Lemler. Go »
Born in DC
Washington isn't just the capital of the nation; it's a bustling city with a unique culture. These five Americans were all born in the District of Columbia. This theme was created by Steve West. Go »
Goo Ladder
It's a goo ladder, where the clues aren't the only clues! Figure out how each clue is related and this season will be a breeze! These goos were designed to be solved in order of publication, for fun and profit! This theme was created by Erik Bates. Go »
Winter 2013 Tournament
We may be through with winter, but it's not through with us. While you dig your way out from Nemo, find a few minutes for these tournament goos, which will test your goo-solving skills against fellow players. Go »
