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Historical Event Game
Edna St. Vincent Millay? She was openly bi-sexual. I know nothing of a movie or cookbook about her but she was quite the romantic. Just a wild guess.
I know nothing of the cookbook. Her life was portrayed in a movie, which recieved some awards, and her personality was over-the-top. She did have a commorative stamp. The rest; I have no idea. I still think it's right. We'll know soon.
Brain malfunction. Fanny Farmer cookbook, not Fanny Brice. I never heard of Amelia Earhart having a cookbook, either. She did have some horrible sinus problems which were painful & her home is a historic place, but I don't know about it being in a capital.
Okay, I gotta go to work. I probably didn't get it, so no worries. If I did get it, I'll try to come up with something more fun than I usually do...but no anagrams.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
some very clever guesses guys, but no one has it yet.Im almost out of clues
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
Mod
I chose 16 as the magic number on Maneul's next one; I may win. Okay, female, thanks.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for dramatic "red carpet" entrances.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for dramatic "red carpet" entrances.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for dramatic "red carpet" entrances.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for dramatic "red carpet" entrances.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for dramatic "red carpet" entrances.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
22. Several government officials lost their jobs because of funeral fiasco.
Why don't you give us until tomorrow sometime to work on the clues, please? I quit looking by 3 this afternoon & just got back on, but it's almost bed time. No time to figure this tonight. Just check in & see if some genius figured it out. (I'm sure we're all going to whack our heads over this one.)
oh manI thought someone would have figured it out by now
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp (quickly sold out by collectors)
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for stunning "red carpet" entrances. Has stated she felt humiliated when her country was defeated in World Cup finals by US team.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
22. Several government officials lost their jobs because of funeral fiasco.
23. Reconciled and remarried Ex.
a person 1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 virginity lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a commemorative stamp (quickly sold out by collectors)
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, won 2
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. Both in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. Actress from the movie, known for stunning "red carpet" entrances. Has stated she felt humiliated when her country was defeated in World Cup finals by US team.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
22. Several government officials lost their jobs because of funeral fiasco.
23. Reconciled and remarried Ex.
24. Detained then released after lover's murder.
Elizabeth Taylor(Shooting blindly because of the reconciling with her ex, Richard Burton.)
The only problem with that guess, Jim, is that she hasn't been commemorated on a stamp, has she? I don't think so. Good morning. It never occurred to me that this wouldn't be solved by now. If I finish my tax report today I may try to solve this stupid thing and never, ever let Manuel win, ever, ever again. (grin) Okay, someday...maybe.
I didn't even think to check, Will. I just did & you're right. No postage stamp. I don't think her father was a photographer, either. Taylor fits most of the clues, but not all. Neither did Princess Di or several others I looked at. It's been an interesting search.
I don't have time to look right now. Maybe in a bit.
a person1. cheated on spouse with world famous lover
2 "virginity" lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a 34 cent, commemorative stamp (quickly sold out by collectors)
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into a recent movie. Nominated for 6 Oscars, Best Make-up, Best Music-original score, Best Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Music-original song. (won 2 Oscars)
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government (former students draped the hammer and sickle on her coffin)
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. BOTH in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. The actress from the movie, known for stunning "red carpet" entrances. Has stated she felt humiliated when her country was defeated in World Cup finals by US team.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish, German-Hungarian
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
22. Several government officials lost their jobs because of funeral fiasco.
23. Reconciled and remarried Ex.
24. Detained then released after lover's murder.
25. crow wings
26. Murder of lover made WORLD HEADLINES
27. In the 21st century, has become Feminist icon
28. Spouse notoriously ugly. Not good looking at all.
Hmmmmsorry guys, I didnt think it would last this long.
This is a famous person.
I enhanced some of the clues.
a person1. cheated on spouse with WORLD famous lover (government)
2 "virginity" lost in a streetcar
3. associated with a frog
4 endured great physical and emotional pain
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service with a 34 cent, commemorative stamp (quickly sold out by collectors)
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into 2 major movies,most recent movie nominated for 6 Oscars, Best Make-up, Best Music-original score, Best Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Music-original song. (won 2 Oscars)
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a tourist landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government (former students draped the hammer and sickle on her coffin)
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. BOTH in the same field.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. The actress from the recent movie, known for stunning "red carpet" entrances. Has stated she felt humiliated when her country was defeated in World Cup finals by US team.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish, German-Hungarian
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
22. Several government officials lost their jobs because of funeral fiasco.
23. Reconciled and remarried Ex.
24. Detained then released after lover's murder.
25. crow wings
26. Murder of lover made WORLD HEADLINES
27. In the 21st century, has become Feminist icon
28. Spouse notoriously ugly. Not good looking at all.
29. Recent celebrations marked centennial of birth.
Manuel wrote: "Hmmmmsorry guys, I didnt think it would last this long.
This is a famous person..."
Don't be sorry, be pleased. I've learned more about actresses in the 20th century than I ever thought I would. IMO, that's what it is all about.
It's gotta be Frida Kahlo. thank you, Geri. I never heard of her. Famous, my ***.
There were some things that I didn't think matched with Frida Kahlo. Don't recall what they were since I've looked at a number of ladies, though. I'd never heard of her, either. I've learned a lot. (Now, I hope I can retain some of it!)
Retain it? You're kidding, right? I quit retaining knowledge years ago. I mentioned her to several friends today. They all laugh at me for thinking she's not famous; to them, she is/was. "Whatever..." I say. I AM going to watch the movie. I'd never heard of the movie, even. That's not that unusual, though.
I thought "lost virginity" meant having sex. Wrong. The injury, I'm told, in a crash. Sneaky!
I wonder if Geri knows the winner is obligated to open the next game with clues?
I don't know Manuel. If you do it, will we ever solve it?!!!;-)
Some clues explained1. cheated on spouse with WORLD famous lover (LEON TROTSKY)
2 "virginity" lost in a streetcar (As a teenager she was involved in a street car accident-She was impaled by a steel rod, the point exited out her genitals. She referred to it as losing her virginity.
3. associated with a frog-Description and nick name of her husband Diego Rivera.
4 endured great physical and emotional pain-from the street car accident and drama of marriage to Diego.
5. inspiration for beautiful cookbook, though full of notoriously difficult recipes.
6. Spouse suspected in lover's murder. Diego briefly questioned about Trotsky's murder.
7. Honored by US Postal service in 2001 with a 34 cent, commemorative stamp (quickly sold out by collectors)
8. Widely accepted to be bisexual.
9. Life story made into 2 major movies,most recent movie nominated for 6 Oscars, Best Make-up, Best Music-original score, Best Actress, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Music-original song. (won 2 Oscars)2002 Movie starred Selma Hayak
10. Loud critic of US foreign policy.
11 Former home has become a tourist landmark in a very Posh neighborhood of capital-Casa Azul in Coyocan-Mexico City.
12. State funeral became a scandal and an embarrassment to the government (former students draped the hammer and sickle on her coffin)
Permission given to hold State Funeral in Palace of Fine Arts, on condition that it not become a political event.
13. Set fashion trend in Paris cafe society. New York charmed by beautiful dresses.
14. Has become as famous and possibly more famous than iconic spouse. BOTH in the same field. Both Painters. Her painting was purchased by the Louvre-while she was still alive.
15. Devastated by sudden divorce.
16. Stricken with polio.
17. The actress (Selma Hayak)from the recent movie, known for stunning "red carpet" entrances. Has stated she felt humiliated when her country was defeated in World Cup finals by US team.
Mexico lost to USA-deeply embarrassing to Mexicans.
18. Subject of beautiful portraits by Edward Weston, Imogen Cunningham and many others. Father was famous photographer.
19. Mother Catholic, Father Jewish, German-Hungarian
20. Horrified and humiliated by spouse's affair with family member.-Diego had affair with her younger sister.
21 Ironically, was taught cooking by spouse's ex.
22. Several government officials lost their jobs because of funeral fiasco.
23. Reconciled and remarried Ex.
24. Detained then released after lover's murder.
25. crow wings-description of her famous eye brows.
26. Murder of lover made WORLD HEADLINES-Trotsky murdered on orders of Stalin. He had been a house guest of Frida and Diego.
27. In the 21st century, has become Feminist icon
28. Spouse notoriously ugly. Not good looking at all.
29. Recent celebrations marked centennial of birth.
Will wrote: "I wonder if Geri knows the winner is obligated to open the next game with clues? "Yikes! That's the last time I raise my hand in class. I'll let Manuel or someone else go for the next one.
I knew very little about Frida Kahlo's life, but it was the "famous eye brows" that tipped me. Now I need to rent the movie.
That was fun, Manuel!
Famous eyebrows? I guess I missed that clue. I missed most of the final clues, actually, but they probably wouldn't have helped. I looked through all the females who ever had a stamp commemorated to them, except Frida. "Nope," I thought, "Not famous." Diego I knew of, but never knew he was ugly. Will's rules: All guys are ugly; all girls are pretty.
Oh, okay; Manuel can have another turn. I admit, it was kinda fun.
Oh, another friend just laughed at me for not knowing who she was. Oh man; I'm not telling anyone else...ever.
Im exhausted from the last one,I say Will, you should take it, since I took it from you with Pericles.
I never dreamed Frida would take 29 clues....
Me? Mine last about two hours max, even with me trying to be cute and illusive. I think we should make Geri do one. All in favor? I say aye. The "I's" have it. Geri, you're up!
No Geri? Hmmmm...what to do? I could do one while we wait, okay? I still think Geri should be punished the same as the other winners, but what do I know? Just kidding. brb with smuthin'.
Okay, winner becomes the alternate if Geri refuses her duty. Quick, easy one: Event (we haven't done one of those in a while)
Event:
1. Halve Maen
2. felted
3. Novo Belgio
4. Suriname
Hint: occured on my birthday, not my birth year.
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How about Amelia Earhart? I know she fits many of the clues. Not sure about some, though. I don't recall anything about how she lost her virginity, for instance.