Six Degrees of Sir Francis Bacon: Washington Irving
First, read the rules of the game.
This week’s challenge is Ichabod Crane creator Washington Irving.
I was able to link Washington Irving to Sir Francis Bacon in six degrees or fewer, though that shouldn’t stop you from posting a longer response, or looking for a shorter one. Entries will be accepted until midnight on Thursday, December 6.
Good luck!
And congratulations to Neel Mehta for winning the last challenge by linking John Edwards to Sir Francis Bacon in four degrees:
John Edwards > John Kerry > William Shakespeare > Francis Bacon
John Edwards was the running mate of John Kerry, who protested against the administration of Richard Nixon, who in high school showed a penchant for the writings of William Shakespeare, who is believed by some to be Sir Francis Bacon.
UPDATE: This game is no longer active. Neel Mehta posted an unbeatable entry: two degrees!
November 30th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Two-degree smackdown!
Washington Irving > Edgar Allan Poe > Sir Francis Bacon
This challenge? Nevermore.
December 1st, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Nicely done! I’ve been saving Poe for a rainy day, but I was wondering if anyone would catch it.
The reason I chose Washington Irving instead of Ichabod Crane is that the latter would lead to:
Ichabod Crane > Christopher Walken > William Shakespeare > Sir Francis Bacon
Which would only tie:
Ichabod Crane > Washington Irving > Edgar Allan Poe > Sir Francis Bacon
And I wanted the Poe connection to be the fastest. Nice catch, Neel! This contest is indeed nevermore.