I’m a digital guru – the papa of Wiki;
Or King Richard the Second when he was Prince Ricky;
I’m a role played by Clint, loved by fans who are picky;
And I sound like some mammals – though that might be tricky.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Lee. See comments for answer.
I have been to a theatre abroad and come back;
I’m a doctor legit, though I might treat a quack;
Philadelphia sports fans can visit my plaque;
And I check out your past to make sure you’re on track.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Lee. See comments for answer.
I’m a musical leader; and Ringo’s small part;
When it comes to resistance, I’m low on the chart;
I am super or semi when science is smart;
But I must take your ticket before we depart.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Brian. See comments for answer.
I’m a Renaissance man, and my Duchess won fame;
An American Samuel Johnson, some claim;
I confronted the Devil and won, to his shame;
And Emmanuel starred in a show by my name.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Ro. See comments for answer.
In the cereal world, I’m the first of my boys;
When a quarterback’s given a gift he enjoys;
I’m as easy as child’s play; how fingers make noise;
And the metal connector a garment employs.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Brian. See comments for answer.
Well, I’m off to the Shakespeare Teacher conference. I’m very excited about attending, but it means that I may have to step away from the blog for a few days. I’ll post when I can, but I’ll probably be more interested in blogging about the conference than in keeping up with my regular features.
But what if I could leave behind just one post that combines all of my regular features for the week? Why, we’d just have to call that a Shakespeare Teacher Special Feature! Here’s how it breaks down:
Use the comments section below to register any and all answers, discussion, and comments. I won’t be around much the next couple of days to moderate this, so please work together. If someone posts an answer you think is right, go ahead and say so and offer some words of encouragement. Also, feel free to pass this along to anyone you think may be interested. Here is the direct link.
If this is all too overwhelming or confusing, then just enjoy these eight riddles, and I’ll be back soon to talk about something simple, like Shakespeare.
The Riddles:
1. I act Maynard G. Krebs, and I Gilligan feign;
I’m the Mile High hub; leaving on a jet plane;
With the dinosaurs gone, I’m the last to remain;
And peppers, ham, onions, and eggs I contain.
2. I’m a weave, or the shirt type for which it is known;
I’m the college of Thatcher and William Gladstone;
I’m an unabridged lexicon, standing alone;
And I’m also the clay that preserves a fish bone.
3. I was first worn by Chaplin before his divorce;
I’m a race to be run by a three-year-old horse;
When in cars, I’m a wreck; when on skates, I use force;
And the kids on their soap boxes follow my course.
4. I’m the former first lady of all New York State;
A Nobel-winning chemist who won for a date;
A survivor on Lost with too sudden a fate;
And an ex-Cheney aide who is now an inmate.
5. A brigade made of Wolverines served my command,
When the Sioux and Cheyenne boldy tried to expand.
But the Little Big Horn didn’t go quite as planned,
When I stood up to Sitting Bull – that’s my last stand.
6. If you’re bringing me home, it can be quite a slog;
You can link me to Hoffman or to Skip the Dog;
I’m a fried strip of meat from the gut of a hog;
And a regular feature right here on the blog.
7. I am not Robert Browning, but captured his soul;
I am Stanton, and Hurley, and Taylor, and Dole;
Though I lost that which Shakespeare in Love from me stole;
It was won back by Helen for playing my role.
8. Both the lion and lamb are my two weather guides;
I’m the music of Sousa; the steps it provides;
When in basketball, madness; in history, strides;
In the middle, a novel; Beware of the Ides!
Who are we?
UPDATE: Riddles 1-6 and 8 solved by Andrew. Riddle 7 solved by DeLisa. Circles B and C solved by Annalisa. See comments for all answers.
I start creepy, but blossom when I come of age;
I’m the Madame in opera, and M. on the stage;
I’m the nerves in your stomach, go ask Patti Page;
And in Florida’s ballots, I led to some rage.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Brian. See comments for answer.
You’ve the right to stay silent, unless I’m ignored;
I’m a symphony famous; or simply a chord;
I’m a column of traitors; the wheel that’s just stored;
And I’m also an avenue most can’t afford.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Ro. See comments for answer.
I’m the fur on a chick; on a chicken, the beak;
I’m routine on a cab; on a sub, I’m unique;
In my pages, I’m numbered; in news, I’m oblique;
And I’m often accused of a cowardly streak.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Susan. See comments for answer.
In the home of the Pope, I’m a locus of prayer;
With a touch of divinity, high in the air;
That’s a strain on your neck if you linger to stare;
And I’m named for a Fourth, though I sound like its square.
Who am I?
UPDATE: Riddle solved by Lee. See comments for answer.