Twenty questions, round 273

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#21 Post by Wattsthematter » Tue Apr 30, 2024 6:59 pm

Was this person famously an inventor, teacher, or parent/discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#22 Post by Spartaculous » Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:36 pm

wintergreen wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 6:43 pm
Living?
Yes.
Hominidae wrote:
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Born in Western Europe, as defined by the UN geoscheme?
No. (For anyone new to the game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_geoscheme_for_Europe)
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Was this person famously an inventor, teacher, or parent/discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts.
Yes.

1,4. Real male human
2,7,8,10,11. Born 1900-1949, currently living
3,6,12. Born in Europe, but not Western Europe
5. Famous for involvement in arts (broadly construed)
9. Either does not have written works, or his written works do not significantly contribute to his suitability for being a 20Q pick
13. Famously an inventor, teacher, or parent/discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#23 Post by Hominidae » Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:41 pm

Also not born in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#24 Post by Hominidae » Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:50 pm

Largely known for being involved in music, film, theater, radio, or television?

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#25 Post by Spartaculous » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:02 pm

Hominidae wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:50 pm
Largely known for being involved in music, film, theater, radio, or television?
No.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#26 Post by DreamTrawler » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:12 pm

Involved in fashion?

If yes, free guess: Giorgio Armani

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#27 Post by Spartaculous » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:30 pm

DreamTrawler wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:12 pm
Involved in fashion?

If yes, free guess: Giorgio Armani
Good guess (I have thought about picking a fashion designer before), but no. (This means you still have a free guess to use.)

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#28 Post by Hominidae » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:34 pm

1,4. Real male human
2,7,8,10,11. Born 1900-1949, currently living
3,6,12. Born in Europe, but not Western Europe (UN geoscheme definition) or what is currently Bosnia and Herzegovina
5. Famous for involvement in arts (broadly construed)
9. Either does not have written works, or his written works do not significantly contribute to his suitability for being a 20Q pick
13. Famously an inventor, teacher, or parent/discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts
14. Not largely known for being involved in music, film, theater, radio, or television
15. Not involved in fashion

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#29 Post by Hominidae » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:45 pm

It might be good to narrow down the birthplace somewhat.

Born in what is currently the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, Spain, or Albania?

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#30 Post by Spartaculous » Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:55 pm

Hominidae wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:45 pm
It might be good to narrow down the birthplace somewhat.

Born in what is currently the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, Spain, or Albania?
No.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#31 Post by Aristocrat » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:20 pm

Famous as a teacher or discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts?

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#32 Post by Aristocrat » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:23 pm

Aristocrat wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:20 pm
Famous as a teacher or discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts?
Should be teacher, or discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts?

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#33 Post by Wattsthematter » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:26 pm

Aristocrat wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:20 pm
Famous as a teacher or discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts?
Think Scooter Braun with Justin Bieber or Sam Phillips with Elvis. I could’ve worded it better, but my reasoning is that it could be someone more famous for their upbringing of talent

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#34 Post by Spartaculous » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:27 pm

Aristocrat wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:23 pm
Aristocrat wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:20 pm
Famous as a teacher or discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts?
Should be teacher, or discoverer of a person famed for their contribution to the arts?
No. Not the discoverer of a different famous artist. Not primarily famous as a teacher (but has served in that kind of role).

The point is: he is famous as an inventor, per Q13.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#35 Post by DarthPorg36 » Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:20 pm

Famous for inventing something military, electrical, or computer - related; or a teacher?

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#36 Post by Spartaculous » Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:33 pm

DarthPorg36 wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:20 pm
Famous for inventing something military, electrical, or computer - related; or a teacher?
Do you want to rephrase your question? See my previous question for comments about his teaching.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#37 Post by DarthPorg36 » Wed May 01, 2024 12:01 am

Spartaculous wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:33 pm
DarthPorg36 wrote:
Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:20 pm
Famous for inventing something military, electrical, or computer - related; or a teacher?
Do you want to rephrase your question? See my previous question for comments about his teaching.
Ok yeah fair I just thought maybe he was still a "teacher" in your mind too and wanted to keep that open.

Considering that you literally said he's an inventor, scratch the teacher part of the question

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#38 Post by Hominidae » Wed May 01, 2024 12:55 am

Free guess: Federico Faggin

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#39 Post by Hominidae » Wed May 01, 2024 12:55 am

Hominidae wrote:
Wed May 01, 2024 12:55 am
Free guess: Federico Faggin
Actually, make this conditional on a "yes" to DarthPorg's question.

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Re: Twenty questions, round 273

#40 Post by Hominidae » Wed May 01, 2024 1:04 am

If "no" to DarthPorg's question, free guess: Ernő Rubik

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