No. 284: "Gamy"
On Sunday, speaking on CNN's Late Edition, White House economic adviser Gene Sperling said it reminded him of the game "Twister." What?
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Wednesday's Question (No. 283)--"Storm Warnings":
The current issue of a national magazine lists these warning signs: stain, unusual odor, the sound of broken glass or plastic. What publication, what danger? (Question courtesy of Jim O'Grady.)
"Cosmopolitan; another 'Rate Your Man in Bed' quiz."--Beth Sherman (Sylvia V. Bastani had a similar answer.)
"Car and Driver; how to tell when your Expedition has hit another Festiva. Those sedans can become wedged in the suspension and cause damage, you know."--Matthew Cole (similarly, Steve Reiness)
"That new Starbucks-Time Warner joint venture, Joe; frankly, I think they're overstating the dangers of Folgers Crystals."--Tim Carvell
"Catholicism Today; advising its readers how to stay clear of Mother Teresa's miracle 'misfires.' "--David Ballard
"If I remember, this was the last issue of Brill's Content. I got as far as Page 7 before I nodded off and toppled a glassful of prune juice on the rug."--Dave Gaffen
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