PastaJoe Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Greybeard said:   Is he an athlete? No, but was athletic. 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: From what country? France 56 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Boners McGurnikey? No, wasn’t Irish. Quote
Gugny Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 What was this dead, French, athletic man famous for? Quote
PastaJoe Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, Gugny said: What was this dead, French, athletic man famous for? Would give it away. He appeared on tv specials in the 20th century. 1 Quote
Greg S Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 4 hours ago, PastaJoe said: Would give it away. He appeared on tv specials in the 20th century. Â If it wasn't for the "athletic" part of the clue I would guess Andre the Giant. He is dead and French. Wrestling is somewhat of a "sport". 1 Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Greg S said:  If it wasn't for the "athletic" part of the clue I would guess Andre the Giant. He is dead and French. Wrestling is somewhat of a "sport". I was gonna swing on Andre yesterday.  But figured wrestler is an athlete.  Even if it's "fake wrestling." Edited December 3, 2020 by ExiledInIllinois Quote
Greg S Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: I was gonna swing on Andre yesterday.  But figured wrestler is an athlete.  Even if it's "fake wrestling."  It would be a good guess. That is the only person I can think of even though wrestling isn't a real sport. That is why I wouldn't call Andre an athlete. Plus he was huge and never really in good shape. Edited December 3, 2020 by Greg S 1 Quote
PastaJoe Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: I was gonna swing on Andre yesterday.  But figured wrestler is an athlete.  Even if it's "fake wrestling." Don’t think organized sports or competition. 1 hour ago, Greg S said:  It would be a good guess. That is the only person I can think of even though wrestling isn't a real sport. That is why I wouldn't call Andre an athlete. Plus he was huge and never really in good shape. Not a competitive sport, but an activity that requires some athleticism. But it was just part of his overall job. Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, PastaJoe said: Don’t think organized sports or competition. Not a competitive sport, but an activity that requires some athleticism. But it was just part of his overall job. Let me take a crack at this: Jacques Cousteau  Quote
PastaJoe Posted December 3, 2020 Posted December 3, 2020 23 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Let me take a crack at this: Jacques Cousteau  Oui! Tu es levé. 1 Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 1 hour ago, PastaJoe said: Oui! Tu es levé. Okay Hound dogs, are you ready for one! Not gonna be easy, but it's a American. Dead male, last century.  No complaining... This ain't no weird, off the wall poo... But, sorta obscure today, but wasn't back then when war was raging... Quote
Greybeard Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 Just now, ExiledInIllinois said: Okay Hound dogs, are you ready for one! Not gonna be easy, but it's a American. Dead male, last century.  No complaining... This ain't no weird, off the wall poo... But, sorta obscure today, but wasn't back then when war was raging...  Which war?  Just now, Greybeard said:  Which war?    Wait I've got it. Gen Patton. Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Greybeard said:  Which war?    Wait I've got it. Gen Patton. Steeeee-rike 1. Nope, NOT "Old Blood & Guts" "To hell & back" Patton!  But, right war. The Big War. Quote
Greybeard Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Steeeee-rike 1. Nope, NOT "Old Blood & Guts" "To hell & back" Patton!  But, right war. The Big War.   Was he an actor?   BTW, I thought the no complaining was the tip. Edited December 4, 2020 by Greybeard Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 Just now, Greybeard said: Â Â Was he an actor? No. Quote
Greybeard Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: No. Â Â I have to do some things but I shall return. Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 Just now, Greybeard said:   I have to do some things but I shall return. He definitely didn't return! 😥 😔 Quote
Greybeard Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: He definitely didn't return! 😥 😔   Was he enlisted or was he management?  Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Greybeard said:   Was he enlisted or was he management?  Dogface Greybeard is hot on the trail!  Neither. Quote
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