Think Different 188: Sheep Descending

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Think Different 188: Sheep Descending

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I am posting this early because I am in the middle of moving and I don't know when I will have internet access again.

Welcome to Think Different 188: Sheep Descending.

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Think Different is a game that has entertained monarchs and muzhiki alike for centuries.

The goal is to give a correct answer to each question that you think few others will. Points are given for the number of people who give the same answer as you. Incorrect answers will score the sheep (most common) answer, plus a number of points related to how many people enter the game. Low score wins the game.

Do not research your answers. Answers should come from solely from your own knowledge.

Do not post your answers in this thread. Send them to me, Vanya, in a PM. Deadline for entries is 12 noon PDT, Wednesday April 30.

Many thanks to DadofTwins for the scoring system for this game. You may drop (not answer) as many questions as you want, or no questions. For each question you drop, the number of possible answers, multiplied, will be added to your score. For example if you drop questions 3 and 4, 90 (9X10) points will be added to your score. If you were to drop only question 4, 9 points would be added to your score.

You may discuss strategy in this thread, without mentioning any possible specific answers, of course.

Questions in the next post.
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Think Different 188 questions.

1. Name one of the 12 actors to play Doctor Who* (TV series only, no alternative doctors, spoof doctors, etc.)

2. Name one of the 11 actors to play a member of Danny Ocean's 11 in the 1960 film Ocean's 11.

3. Name one of the 10 artists with a top eleven (by number of views) music video on Youtube (no "featured" artists).

4. Name one of the 9 members of the von Trapp family as portrayed in the 1965 film Sound of Music (seven children, the Captain, the governess).

5. Name one of the 8 colleges or universities who have won the men's NCAA Basketball Tournament ("Final Four") more than twice. Hint: Only 2 are west of the Mississippi, and only one is a private university.

6. Name one of the 7 ingredients (as specified by the creator at www dot liicetea dot com) in a Long Island iced tea**.

7. Name one of the 6 original NHL teams (1942-1967). Hint: All of the Original Six are still active franchises in the league.

8. Name one of the 5 Spice Girls.

9. Name one of the 4 colors of the horses of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

10. Name one of the 3 Tenors.

11. Name one of the 2 ex-husbands of Kim Kardashian.

12. Kazakhstan has had one president since gaining independence in 1991. Name him for a bonus of minus 8 points.


* For this question I will require first and last name.
** Neither "ice" nor "tea" are correct answers.
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How strict are you going to be about the spellings of people's names? As long as it's phonetically possible?
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Are you looking for the full name or the Spice name of a Spice Girl?
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immaf wrote:How strict are you going to be about the spellings of people's names? As long as it's phonetically possible?
If I can tell who you mean, it's good.
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sarah0114 wrote:Are you looking for the full name or the Spice name of a Spice Girl?
I was going for spice name, but if people want to submit the real name, I will group them together to maintain the 5 possible answers.
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Don't mess with these guys.

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Vanya wrote:
sarah0114 wrote:Are you looking for the full name or the Spice name of a Spice Girl?
I was going for spice name, but if people want to submit the real name, I will group them together to maintain the 5 possible answers.
Do I get a one point bonus for calling that? ;)
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For #5, are you only referring to the Division I tournament?
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Vanya wrote:1. Name one of the 12 actors to play Doctor Who* (TV series only, no alternative doctors, spoof doctors, etc.)
I know who wasn't picked when I asked roughly the same question for one of my TD's. I wonder if that will hold.
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Bump. Since the quizmaster is in the middle of moving, and might not be able to, bumping; I really enjoyed entering this TD, and bumping in the hopes others enjoy too.
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What does this mean: "Incorrect answers will score the sheep (most common) answer, plus a number of points related to how many people enter the game"? What is the relation?
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Woppy T wrote:What does this mean: "Incorrect answers will score the sheep (most common) answer, plus a number of points related to how many people enter the game"? What is the relation?
The more people that enter, the higher the penalty will be. Maybe like 1/6 of the the number of people entering.

I am back online, btw. Will get to your PMs soon.
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Vanya wrote:
Woppy T wrote:What does this mean: "Incorrect answers will score the sheep (most common) answer, plus a number of points related to how many people enter the game"? What is the relation?
The more people that enter, the higher the penalty will be. Maybe like 1/6 of the the number of people entering.

I am back online, btw. Will get to your PMs soon.
Vanya, I'm assuming the answer to my question upthread is yes?
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lieph82 wrote:
Vanya wrote:
Woppy T wrote:What does this mean: "Incorrect answers will score the sheep (most common) answer, plus a number of points related to how many people enter the game"? What is the relation?
The more people that enter, the higher the penalty will be. Maybe like 1/6 of the the number of people entering.

I am back online, btw. Will get to your PMs soon.
Vanya, I'm assuming the answer to my question upthread is yes?
Yes.
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Those who have dared to descend into the first circle of sheep hell (48):

Aardvark
DPP
mitchparov
mennoknight
Noon
Alyssa
Peggles
d4z
dnbguy
DadofTwins

Joy
sarah0114
esrever
nestegg
Mathew5000
Kayanne
CoachP
immaf
Magna
ElendilPickle

Cat Hat
Lilac
gamawire
geolawyerman
MarkBarrett
dhkendall
jeffwolfe
Paulsaysthought
Christy
Bamaman

dott888
Creed Bratton
Lars
gem
econgator
clprez
Leander
Bristle
kingrat47
jkbrat

Turd Ferguson
PowerofHoodoo
Woof
ihavejeoprosy
Woppy T
This Is Kirk!
tjconn728
goforthetie
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What one person Thinking Different can accomplish.

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Absolute proof that less is more:



But more entries in this TD are needed.
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Even the greatest thinks different. Won't you join him?


ETA: After I moved (no internet for 5 days), and had my internet reconnected, it worked for 24 hours, then quit for 3 days. So the deadline will probably be extended.
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ETA: After I moved (no internet for 5 days), and had my internet reconnected, it worked for 24 hours, then quit for 3 days. So the deadline will probably be extended.[/quote]

How long would the extension be for? I want to possibly enter today
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