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.
Alex Day
publication date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
category: 
Music
clue: I enjoy Doctor Who too, but I don't think the day will ever come when I parlay that into a singing career online.
explanation: Day started his career singing about the television series Doctor Who, released mainstream singles on YouTube, and gradually became a hit on radio. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, and Erik Bates
Jay Kordich
publication date: Monday, February 18, 2013
category: 
Advertising
clue: If his company ever goes under, they'll have one heck of a liquidation sale.
explanation: Kordich, better known as the "Juiceman," was the spokesperson for a line of juicers. more…
solved by: no one!
Nikki Forte
publication date: Friday, February 15, 2013
category: 
Fads
clue: Is "tattoo maven" a job description?
explanation: Forte was a designer, photographer, model, and magazine publisher known for her heavily tattooed appearance. more…
solved by: no one!
trivia: Incorrect guesses included Megan Massacre, Michelle McGee, and four for Kat Von D.
MC Mong
publication date: Thursday, February 14, 2013
category: Music
clue: This Korean pop superstar doesn't like it when laughter makes for a messy mix.
explanation: Mong frequently partnered with fellow comic singer Haha, but criticized their last partnership (as of this goo) was "unfocused and messy." more…
solved by: LaVonne Lemler and Joanna Woods
trivia: This goo was designed to trick players into guessing Psy, the superstar with the hit "Gangnam Style." Eight players ultimately did guess Psy, though some of them only guessed Psy in resignation after sensing that it was a trick and failing to find the right answer.
Elle Fanning
publication date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
category: 
Movies
clue: This young star was super when she was eight, especially for growing up in her sister's shadow.
explanation: Elle Fanning, sister of Dakota Fanning, starred in Super 8. 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, and Mike Rothstein
trivia: This goo was originally created for the Quindecennial theme. Fanning was born a few weeks after Celebrity Goo Game began.
Georg Gänswein
publication date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
category: 
Religion
clue: It's fair to say that this secretary is not guilty of the sin of vanity.
explanation: Gänswein was an archbishop and personal secretary to Pope Benedict XVI. Famous in part for his handsome looks, he was put on the cover of Vanity Fair without his permission. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
trivia: This goo was created one day before Benedict made the surprise announcement of his resignation. Scott decided to leave it as it was.
Kerry Washington
publication date: Monday, February 11, 2013
category: Movies
clue: Her most famous role, which isn't in a movie, almost qualifies her for the Controversy category.
explanation: Washington starred in the TV series Scandal. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Erik Bates, and Mike Rothstein
trivia: Incorrect guesses included Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Hurley, and Jessica Lee Rose.
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 »
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! Go »
