Senseless
We use vision, hearing, touch, smell, and taste to understand the world around us. But not everybody is fortunate enough to have all five senses. Each of these five celebrities is missing a single sense, some defined by the loss and others triumphant over it.
Divine
publication date: Friday, July 27, 2012
category: 
Movies
clue: Though he was not actually afflicted with ageusia, his unholy stunt in a John Waters film marked a new low for tastelessness.
explanation: Divine was a drag queen and actor in several John Waters films. His most outrageous stunt was eating dog excrement in Pink Flamingos. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn
trivia: Several players found the source photo online under the name of David Lochary, one of Divine's co-stars in Pink Flamingos, and guessed incorrectly.
Cynthia Nixon
publication date: Thursday, July 26, 2012
category: 
Television
clue: Lacking a sense of smell has not hurt the career of this sexy friend, who is such a Miranda.
explanation: Nixon played Miranda Hobbes in Sex and the City. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, and Ryan Dunn
Christopher Reeve
publication date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
category: Movies
clue: This former superhero lost all sensation from the neck down as a result of a horseback riding accident in 1995.
explanation: Reeve first gained fame in Superman. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, Ryan Dunn, and Elaine Beckland
Marlee Matlin
publication date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012
category: Movies
clue: The only deaf winner of a Best Actress Oscar has played many roles in film and television in the quarter-century since.
explanation: Matlin won an Oscar for Children of a Lesser God. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, Ryan Dunn, and Elaine Beckland
Stevie Wonder
publication date: Monday, July 23, 2012
category: 
Music
clue: This wonderful entertainer didn't need vision to record hit songs like "Superstition," "Sir Duke," and "I Just Called to Say I Love You."
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, Ryan Dunn, and Elaine Beckland
Other Themes in Summer 2012
Avenge This
The Marvel superheroes might be Earth's mightiest box-office hit, but they don't have a monopoly on their character concepts. These five celebrities are strongly associated with one Avenger each. Go »
In the Doghouse
The dog days of summer are here: This week, Celebrity Goo Game goes to the dogs, nominally speaking. Fetch the right answers and try not to waste time barking up the wrong tree. Go »
Dragons of Skyrim
The best-selling video game Skyrim puts players in a fantasy realm where they must learn the ancient language of dragons to save the world. In the spirit of the game, these five celebrities have all spoken "Dragonese" at some point in their acting careers. Go »
Up and Down the Dial
Even in today's digital age, radio remains a vital source of entertainment and information for millions of Americans. These five people work in different genres but have all gained fame on the radio. Go »
Roman Holiday
Rome may once have been the capital of the world's largest empire, but that's ancient history. Today it's a thriving modern metropolis, with major contributions to sport and the arts. Go »
C is for Cookie
Oatmeal raisin, peanut butter, macaroon... Everybody has a favorite kind of cookie. You might see your favorite this week, which features five celebrities who share their names with kinds of cookies. Treat yourself to a plate if you get all five right. Go »
Arkham Asylum
Riddle me this: You are Batman, the caped crusader. Five of your most dangerous enemies have broken out of prison, and are masquerading around Gotham City as celebrities. Can you catch them and return them all to Arkham Asylum before the week is up? Go »
Carrying the Torch
Do you have Olympic fever? This two-week theme will challenge your knowledge of the 2012 Olympic athletes, first with five from Team USA, and then with five from foreign countries. Solve them all and you'll get even closer to taking home the gold in the tournament to follow. Go »
Summer 2012 Tournament
Who's the fastest draw in town? For a few weeks, you'll be pitted against other players one-on-one, until you solve goos faster than everyone else or run out of chances. Develop a quick trigger finger or your name will be etched on a tombstone. Go »
