Fun & Games discussion

To play this game, you give three clues about something you are thinking of. The next person must guess what it is.

Example:

It has spots, is fast, and begins with a c...

cougar

Sometimes yellow, many animals have them, needed for eating (from Jennifer)

Beak (from Renuka)

Next: Its sharp, has an eye and darns well.

Needle

Next:

They're green, make oxygen, and have chlorophyll.

Plants

They are large, some have big ears, and are gray.

Elephants

They're made of paper ,can be read and we all love them

Books

They are white, make a noise while cooking, and eaten as a snack.

popcorn

He's a wizard, has an uncle Vernon, and goes to Hogwarts.

Harry Potter

He's an old Count, drinks blood, and lives in Transylvania.

Count Dracula

She was a Queen of England with two siblings who also became monarchs, was known for persecuting Protestants, and has an alcoholic drink associated with her name.

Bloody Mary

They've been a popular band for decades, come from England, and 'rock' would be a hint to their name.

Rolling Stones

He was a famous actor, drove race cars, and has a brand of spaghetti sauce.

Paul Newman

She was married multiple times, portrayed a queen of Egypt, and was an AIDS activist.

Elizabeth Taylor

It's yellow, tart, and used to make a popular beverage.

Lemons

It has rice, can be made with many different ingredients, and is usually served with pickled ginger and wasabi.

sushi

It came from South America, delicious, and can be addictive.

Cocoa?

He was usually a bad guy in film, was heavy-set, and became a television icon.

Raymond Burr

This film was the only work by its literary author, was made into an award-winning movie, and had a score by Max Steiner.

Gone With The Wind

This is made of wax, comes in different sizes, and is useful when the electricity goes out.

Candle

He was a short actor, cute, and the most highly decorated soldier in WWII.

Audie Murphy

This dish is based on chunks of raw seafood and a variety of other ingredients such as onions, is often served as an appetizer, and is tradional in Peru and other South/Latin American countries.

Ceviche (I see this a lot on cooking competition shows)

This superhero has a special signal, a cave, and a car called a ______mobile.

Batman



This place is known for ABBA, the Noble Prize, and Pippi Longstocking.

Sweden

Little car, originated in Nazi Germany, and rather iconic.

Volkswagen

Book about several families including one with 5 daughters, takes place in Old England, and has one of the worst proposals in literature.

Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

These come in pairs; you use them to sprinkle seasoning onto food; they're often kitschy

Salt and pepper shakers

They are not good for you, addictive, and smell bad.

Men? Ok...not really, HAHAHA...Cigarettes?



This person is from Tennessee. There are movies based on his/her life. Not only has he/she had many number one hits, one of the most popular songs of all time was written by him/her, he/she has been in both TV specials, tv movies, and motion pictures. He/She created an amusement park, which popularized his/her home town.

Dolly Parton

This person had a long-running late night talk show; was married four times; and was introduced with the phrase "Here's ___________"

Johnny Carson

This woman was part of a notorious family, was rumored to be familiar with poisons, and whose father was a pope.

Lucrezia Borgia

The most dangerous dish, it's a delicacy in Japan, only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare it.

Fugu (Pufferfish)

Silent film/talkies actor, known for 'Little Tramp' character, composed own music for most of his films.

Charlie Chaplin

This is a fruit grown in the Far East, is banned for exportation, and tastes/smells like rotted meat.

Durian?

This film won 9 Oscars, was based on a novella by a French author, and was filmed in Paris.

(Yes, Betsy, and people actually eat it!!)

Gigi?

He was a famous drunk, had startling blue eyes, and rode a camel in his most famous film.

Peter O'Toole

This event took place in May, 1980, caused 57 immediate deaths, and resulted in environmental havoc for states around the area.

Mt. St. Helens explosion (I was a little, little marshmallow and was VERY close to it when it happened, used to go camping up there. I remember news footage of an elk caught in the rushing water from the explosion and sudden snow melt, and crying over animals that died)



The cheerleaders for this franchise were almost more famous than the team itself. Its symbol is a bright blue star.

Dallas Cowboys

This dish is originally from Canada, contains french fries, cheese curds and gravy, and has been adapted to include other starches and many other toppings by various restaurants.

Poutine-GAWD IT IS SO GOOD



This movie came out in 1981, has a famous theme song, and involves a very long scene running on a beach.

(Poutine is wonderful. I had some for dinner.)

Chariots of Fire

This sport is played on a pitch, has two 45-minute halves, and has a World Cup every 4 years.

Cricket (and I have never understood the rules of that game!)

He played for an under rated baseball team, hit a famous bottom of the 9th home run which won the World Series, and is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Not cricket. Soccer

Bill Mazerowski?

This dish is usually seen at Chanukah, commemorates the oil was used for eight nights, and is served with applesauce or sour cream.

potato latkes

This doll inspired a movie; has all sorts of professions; and has all kinds of pink accessories.

Barbie

It's an island, used to house criminals, movies were made about it.

Devil's Island (or it could be Alcatraz too)

He was a famous actor, has a son who is also a famous actor, and had a huge cleft in his chin.

Kirk Douglas




This book about the hierarchy of, and the war between groups of, rabbits, had a movie made about it. The movie's theme song was a number one hit.

Watership Down

This woman spent time in prison, makes commercials with Snoop Dogg, and likes to cook.

Martha Stewart

He was an actor who passed up some choice roles, had slicked back hair, and was first noticed for flipping a coin.

George Raft

This was a Native American woman; she accompanied Lewis and Clark on an expedition; her visage is on a coin.

Sacajawea

He was the brother of a very high ranking man, was always in trouble, and had his own brand of beer.

Samuel Adams? I thought he was the cousin of John Adams, not the brother? Also, I could have the wrong person



This American city is called by many nicknames: City of Roses, Stumptown, Rip City, and Beervana, plus many more that would give this away. They are known for their airport carpet, and are "Trailblazers" in the microbrewing world.