20 Questions — Game 104

[Jamiet99uk]

Is he known for his appearance in television comedies?

The answer is technically no.

I'm assuming this could mean he isn't mostly known for that, but maybe had an appearance on a sitcom or something, once upon a time.

Or maybe not. Anyway, not primarily known for comedies. Ok.

[Jamiet99uk]

Is he on this list?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_A ... can_actors

An African-American actor who's been in more than 15 films, and who isn't on that list?

Interesting!

[Foxcastle]

Is he known for his appearance in television comedies?

The answer is technically no.

I'm assuming this could mean he isn't mostly known for that, but maybe had an appearance on a sitcom or something, once upon a time.

Or maybe not. Anyway, not primarily known for comedies. Ok.

To be clear, I am not being coy about him having had one or two appearances in television comedy, or about his notability for television comedies relative to anything else.

[Jamiet99uk]

The answer is technically no.

I'm assuming this could mean he isn't mostly known for that, but maybe had an appearance on a sitcom or something, once upon a time.

Or maybe not. Anyway, not primarily known for comedies. Ok.

To be clear, I am not being coy about him having had one or two appearances in television comedy, or about his notability for television comedies relative to anything else.

To be clear, you didn't answer a clear "yes" or "no", you said "technically no" which implies there's some nuance or extra detail that you can't explain in a yes-or-no format, so I am speculating what that might be.

If the question is capable of an entirely binary yes / no answer with no caveats, don't apply the caveat "technically".

[Foxcastle]

I will stop trying to be helpful.

[JECE]

I'm assuming this could mean he isn't mostly known for that, but maybe had an appearance on a sitcom or something, once upon a time.

Or maybe not. Anyway, not primarily known for comedies. Ok.

To be clear, I am not being coy about him having had one or two appearances in television comedy, or about his notability for television comedies relative to anything else.

To be clear, you didn't answer a clear "yes" or "no", you said "technically no" which implies there's some nuance or extra detail that you can't explain in a yes-or-no format, so I am speculating what that might be.

If the question is capable of an entirely binary yes / no answer with no caveats, don't apply the caveat "technically".

I think it's just that he is known for comedies, but not television comedies. Or perhaps he is known for a comedic relief role in a television show that is not a comedy.

[Foxcastle]

Actually, the answer to 16 is just "No." I thought there was more basis for the "technically" part, but it turns out that was just my own subjectivity. Apologies for that.

[Jamiet99uk]

Actually, the answer to 16 is just "No." I thought there was more basis for the "technically" part, but it turns out that was just my own subjectivity. Apologies for that.

No that's cool thanks for clarifying - I won't go any further down that rabbit hole!

[JECE]

Actually, the answer to 16 is just "No." I thought there was more basis for the "technically" part, but it turns out that was just my own subjectivity. Apologies for that.

No that's cool thanks for clarifying - I won't go any further down that rabbit hole!

[Walnut]

Eddie Murphy?

[Foxcastle]

Eddie Murphy?

No

[Jamiet99uk]

Eddie Murphy?

Eddie Murphy was on the list of actors posted as part of an earlier question. It couldn't be him.

[Walnut]

Eddie Murphy?

Eddie Murphy was on the list of actors posted as part of an earlier question. It couldn't be him.

I didn't look at that " was Denzel Washington on that?

[Jamiet99uk]

Eddie Murphy?

Eddie Murphy was on the list of actors posted as part of an earlier question. It couldn't be him.

I didn't look at that " was Denzel Washington on that?

If only you could click the link and use CTRL + F

[Jamiet99uk]

In any case it can't be Denzel Washington because Denzel Washington has won an Academy Award.

[Walnut]

This is tough

[Foxcastle]

You have four more questions to make it easier!

[Foxcastle]

1. Real
2. Still alive
3. Not female
4. A politician, reality tv show host, actor, scientist or a billionaire
5. Not a politician
6. Not a scientist or billionaire
7. Is an actor
8. Native English speaker
9. From USA or Canada
10. Aged 60 or over
11. Has been in 15 or more movies
12. Is an ethnic minority
13. Has never won an Academy Award
14. Is African-American
15. Not on Wikipedia List of African American actors
16. Not known for appearance in television comedies

Not:
Bryan Cranston (DougJoe)
Samuel L. Jackson (Damo)
Eddie Murphy (Walnut)

[Dousing]

Are they a Canadian?

[Foxcastle]

Are they a Canadian?

No