Learned Lag

Rule 2 Makes Appearance 1

Turns out that Rosalind Franklin could have shared in the Nobel posthumously at the time, but she still suffered from Being A Woman.

Lot of Georges Today

A "MacGuffin" is an object of desire that drives a plot without being necessary to the plot itself -- that is, a treasure is a MacGuffin, but a weapon is not.

Back In B

It's a new season, yes it is, and George gets a wrestling reference in on the second question of LL86.

Passing in the Night

Last day, with George trying to claw out of the red zone for one brief moment when it counts, and Amanda looking to pop up into the green.

The Penultimate Quibble

A quick search does not reveal that other Chinese rebellion any time recently, so hashtagshrugemoji.

Actually, He Was Secretary of Commerce

But... his father was Secretary of Agriculture. Go figure.

The Distinctive tz Sound

Too many zoos in Chicagoland.

Apologies to Drinkers of Silly Cocktails

The perfectly logical and yet utterly wrong answers are the best ones.

The Rules

Per request, our explanation of our LL philosophy. The main thing is, we're playing against Thorsten, not our so-called opponents.

No, Not the Brad Pitt Movie

Relatively easy day today? We think? Especially compared to the rest of the week.