Words of Wisdom
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Donna G ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North CarolinaI have been hosting Words of Wisdom since early October [don't worry this isn't my pre-retirement speech just yet]. I just want to say I am always so amazed and so impressed with the clever "out-of-the- box" responses this game seems to attract. When I am working on the topics and starters I can forecast a couple clever answers but I see at least...See more
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Chris M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Portland, OregonGreat. Now I'll be thinking about Amy's beaver all day.
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Tony O ·
Top 100 Player · Broker/Realtor at Wilkinson & Associates in Harrisburg, North Carolina...and that's a problem? ; )
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Christopher H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Online Mentor Teacher at racine unified in Racine, WisconsinAh, Leave it to beaver...
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Conor D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · King Of Canada at Canada in Corkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEi2XxA6Xj4
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Meredith P ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Manuscript Editorial Assistant / Reprints Editor at Yale University Press in Clinton, ConnecticutHow can I suggest a topic for WoW? (or any other game, for that matter)
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Meredith P ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Manuscript Editorial Assistant / Reprints Editor at Yale University Press in Clinton, Connecticutyeah, I'm pretty sure I need to private message various people for various games...
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Donna G ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Cary, North CarolinaThanks Meredith, you are on!
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Michael S ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at McMurry (Contracting Web Developer) in Phoenix, ArizonaAll the Monty Python fans on Holiday today?
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Julie S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at queen mutha of her cribthanks Hilary and mew for sharing the win xxoo
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Grant S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Stuff and Nonsense (Head Precycler) in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAll you need is...
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Michael S ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at McMurry (Contracting Web Developer) in Phoenix, ArizonaNo Madeleine L'Engle fans, huh?
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Angel E ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Macon, Georgiahttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/23/water-bottle-egg-separate_n_1825458.html
Egg-Separating Trick: All You Need Is An Egg And A Water Bottle (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/23/water-bottle-egg-separate_n_1825458.htmlThere are kitchen tricks that transcend language barriers, and today, we have one for you from Chinese site Jifenzhong. Grub Street called this egg-separating trick Mr. Wizard–worthy, and we tend to agree with them.
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Grant S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Stuff and Nonsense (Head Precycler) in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaI tried it after dinner at the table and my grandson laughed for 10 minutes. He is 18 months and he could do it.
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Angel E ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Macon, GeorgiaHaha. Glad y'all had fun with it, Grant. It's such a neat trick! :)
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Crysti D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at ESC Of Central Ohio in Columbus, Ohiohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv6IWX1_XHQ
Animaniacs - Wheel of Morality Compilation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv6IWX1_XHQJust a little something I thought I'd try out. =) The Deluxe Wheel of Morality - a package big enough to rival anything they sell at Costco! Enjoy! P.S Anima...
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Joe L ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Senior Process Improvement Analyst at NYU Langone Medical Center in Springfield, New JerseyWithout giving it away, I find it funny that mostly women like my post.
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Tim L ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Murphy, North CarolinaSomeone has found a wonderful post in W O W today, sadly only 1
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Brian P ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Bothell, WashingtonA woman's place is in the wrong — James Thurber
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Linda B ·
Top 10 Elite · Lives in Wellington, New ZealandOfficially preferring the new WOW to the old WOW. :-)
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Brad R ·
The OUM Bard · Worked at Team Wrad (Writer/Consultant) in Republic, MissouriAll right so I took the suggestion and changed the game so now you complete the common proverb with something funny or clever. I took 20 minutes and loaded a month's worth so enjoy the new format starting tomorrow.
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Joel M ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Assistant District Attorney at Fort Bend County from El Paso, Texas:(.
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinlooks like cindy crawford is sad
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioThis thread should make Brad excited to get WoW back together for the 25th anniversary gig. Obviously there will be a fan base. Who may, or may not buy tickets. Or even show up...
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaBye dear friend........it has been fun. Thanks to Brad for being a great host.
WoW you will be missed. -
Ed H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Founder/Creative Director at Rumble Strip Graphics in Yarmouth, MaineTypo on today's starter, s/b "is," not "if"
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Sharon W ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Harrah's EntertainmentTHANK YOU ALL who voted for my post in WOW,I can really say I'm a WINNER in these games now!
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Carl N Don't covet your neighbor's wife, unless...
...she's standing behind a Ford pickup in a pink bikini!
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Carl N I call shenanigans, unless...
"I call?" I've heard of shenanigans, but this expression makes absolutely no sense to me. I've certainly never heard anybody say it. Is it like, say, calling shotgun? So, I get the first chance to do silly things?? WHAT???
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T W Scott M · Owner at Canuckian.com in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
A whole episode of South Park based on this line. They "call shenanigans" on a carnival game (itself a likely tribute to a similar episode of the Andy Griffith Show). No sure if AGS used the term though.
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John C ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Social Worker at Lenox Hill Hospital in Wantagh, New YorkHence my playfully skillful-yet-overlooked attempt to link that excalmation to "pinky-swear" and "infinity."
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Meredith P Down the hatch, unless...
Seriously? Not a single person so far has gotten my Lost reference in Words of Wisdom? Or maybe they did but not enough to "like" it. (ok, now go look for it...)
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Julie S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at queen mutha of her cribtop ten top ten top ten top ten top ten~ WoOT!
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Julie S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at queen mutha of her cribnot excited at all~ nope!
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaDidn't play and didn't vote, but good luck Julie. Woohoo!
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Julie S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at queen mutha of her cribty ski~ btw you're my second favorite cheerleader ;)
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Ski Z Whistle while you work, unless...
What out everyone there's a 'starter-cat' on the lose.......be careful, be very careful.
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Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, CaliforniaOh! Oh, it's JoAnna fault? It is a good starter, I was just warning the voters.
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Tony O ·
Top 100 Player · Broker/Realtor at Wilkinson & Associates in Harrisburg, North CarolinaMeanwhile, it received 10votes already...lol
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Grant S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Worked at Stuff and Nonsense (Head Precycler) in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaThank you everyone. Yes it is a great music alternative! Kidding :^)
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Harsh K This is like deja vu all over again, unless...
THIS close to coming 1st! For a guy who's been on this site only two days, I feel good :D
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Ajit D ·
Top 100 Player · Chief HealCoder / Co-owner at HealCode in Austin, TexasYes, nice post Harsh! Too bad it came in second... to ME. ;)
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Harsh K · Founder at Bruin Origami Society in Los Angeles, California
Haha thanks :)
But yours was cooler, it was like, umm, Deja-Vuception :P
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Esther H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Virtual Reality & Literal Fantasy in Merritt Island, FloridaCould someone please tell me how I access my previous posts? Thank you!
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Esther H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Virtual Reality & Literal Fantasy in Merritt Island, FloridaGot it! You're instructions were spot on, I was looking at my name on the top of the tool bar to the left. Sorry for inconveniencing y'all, and I genuinely do appreciate the help. Now I can review my downhill slide. Thanks again.
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Esther H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Virtual Reality & Literal Fantasy in Merritt Island, FloridaThis is pathetic! Ignorance truly is bliss.
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Carl N I don't want to be alone, unless...
I'm doing the, uh, "m-" word
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Carl N Don't talk with your mouth full, unless...
you're Bluto, saying "See if you can guess what I am now."
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T W Scott M · Owner at Canuckian.com in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
I'm a zit!!!! LOL This occurred to me too, but I thought it might have been too obscure.
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Ginny L · Joined Oct 10, 2011
Perhaps too obscure; my Belushi post only got 6 likes. Meh.
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Carl N Thank God it's Friday, unless...
I'm Robinson Crusoe and right now I'd rather be alone because I'm doing the...oh,right, that was yesterday
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Hilary G ·
Top 10 Elite · CEO & Founder at Trunkettes, LLC in Los Angeles, CaliforniaIn a game that I suck at, scoff at, and don't even like, (sorry Brad it's not you it's me) I finally came up with a WOW today I can be proud of. I love it so much I want to marry it! This was the day to restore my faith in WOW. How come no one has found it???? I swear I am even going to hate you more after today WOW...take that!
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Conor D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · King Of Canada at Canada in CorkA great Friday it was for you! :)
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Amy A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Self employed, sole and independent clinician, Deep Canyon Counseling in Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaYou flue by all the rest Hilary. Congrats!
Ski Z ·
Top 100 Player · Journeyman at Millwright Local 1607 in Pomona, California
Yeah! Congrats, Super Flying Julie
2 weeks ago · 1 personAmy A ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Self employed, sole and independent clinician, Deep Canyon Counseling in Rancho Mirage, California
Congrats Julie!!
2 weeks ago · 1 person