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December 13

No dice

A company recently marketed a Donald Trump board game, which flopped. How was it played? 86.171.242.205 (talk) 12:37, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

See Trump: The Game. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 14:01, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

If you want more detail, the rules for the (I think) first version are here [1] Wymspen (talk) 16:35, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Is it safe to assume that the game was one of The Donald's own ventures?Hayttom (talk) 19:11, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not really. Trump's "own ventures" consist mostly of some real estate managament companies. Trump's wealth and name is built mostly on licencing and brand management; that is most things known as "Trump" are not products, companies, or entities created, controlled, or managed by himself, but are licensed by himself to otherwise independent entities. The Trump Organization explains this well (from the real estate end) in the section titled "Real estate licensing". Trump and his company do actually own quite a bit of real estate, but the lion's share of things named "Trump" are not owned by Trump or the Trump Organization; theypay the Trump Organization a fee for use of the name, and for a premium, the use of Trump's likeness and even his testimonial endorsement of the product or property in question. This includes famous examples such as Trump: The Game (invented by Milton Bradley, currently controlled by the Hasbro subsidiary Parker Brothers), Trump Institute, Trump Vodka (produced by Drinks Americas), etc. This article explains how much of the Trump Organization's business model (and of Donald Trump's personal wealth) is around brand management and liscencing over actual ownership and production. As a product of early 21st century America, Trump built his wealth by monetizing the Famous for being famous trope. --Jayron 32 19:53, 13 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

How can a product of early 21st century America be elected President before 2036?? —Tamfang (talk) 02:45, 15 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I doubt that most people know that Trump was successful before The Apprentice. He is seen as nothing more than a 21st century TV celebrity. 71.85.51.150 (talk) 00:51, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, he was very well known in the 20th century, but he was just another rich guy among a sea of rich guys. What brought Trump to the forefront was really the 21st century media landscape. He's not really done anything, he's not a very successful business man qua business, his −success is in self promotion and marketing. He has only ever sold one product effectively: himself. The only thing he every successfully made money on is his own image and name. That's why he's a product of the 21st century: He survived the 1980s and 1990s on his father's nest egg and good lawyers. He only became Trump-famous in the 21st century when you could be successful for just being.--Jayron 32 05:13, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Trump was known before the 21st century, see for example Donald Trump in popular culture. Wether "most people" know it is another matter. Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk) 12:02, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

December 16

Comic featuring a floating blue or black fog

In the 60s I remember reading some comic stories which featured a floating blue or black fog or something like that which passed through buildings and enveloped people, which resulted in them being taken to alien worlds to resolve some crisis, as I recall. What comic was that?

No answers here, move along. Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 21:57, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.

Who wants to know? Please sign your posts. -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 19:02, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like it was Sandbh (talk · contribs). ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 08:15, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I require the OP to come here and identify themself. -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 20:33, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Understandable. But if they don't want to sign, you can't stop them. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 21:48, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

It was indeed me; I forgot to sign my post. Sandbh (talk) 02:09, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sometimes I forget too. That's why I have the template "YesAutosign" at the top of my user page. It triggers an automated signature in case I fail to post it. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 03:01, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Sandbh. -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 09:46, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

December 17

White Death

Are there any bands which have recorded cover versions of Sabaton's "White Death"? 2601:646:8E01:7E0B:2508:122:A2DD:3288 (talk) 03:21, 17 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nope. 2606:A000:4C0C:E200:16C:7A91:B68E:A1BB (talk) 00:23, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

For those who might be interested, the OP's link is to part of a suit of armour: the article on the Swedish power metal band in question can be found at Sabaton (band). {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.220.212.173 (talk) 00:52, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Right, I meant the band! Thanks! (And I noticed they're pretty possessive about that particular song, too -- it's one of only 3 of their songs which is blocked on YouTube, although they do allow the use of the live version.) 2601:646:8E01:7E0B:2508:122:A2DD:3288 (talk) 07:03, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

December 18

Screenwriters over 70

Can anyone list any television or film screenwriters over the age of 70 that still work today? 50.68.252.153 (talk) 14:26, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Woody Allen - most recent work is 2016 and nothing says he has retired. Wymspen (talk) 15:27, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Stoppard (age 80) is still active. 2606:A000:4C0C:E200:16C:7A91:B68E:A1BB (talk) 21:48, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

William Goldman is still puttering along at age 86. Clarityfiend (talk) 00:45, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Oliver Stone is 71, Buck Henry is 87, James L. Brooks 77, Bo Goldman 85, Eric Roth 72, Mel Brooks (2015 TV special, 2009 TV series Spaceballs) 91, Alvin Sargent 90, Barry Levinson (maybe) 75, David Lynch 71, Martin Scorsese 75, and David Peoples 76 or 77. (David Mamet is only a whippersnapperish 70.) Clarityfiend (talk) 03:13, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Here is a Wikidata query listing screenwriters born before 1947 with a work released after 2016 (although I can see a few dubious entries in there). -Canley (talk) 06:31, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Nice. Noticed that out of 50 entries (+2 dupes), only two (4%) are female: Agnès Varda & Eleanor Coppola —2606:A000:4C0C:E200:16C:7A91:B68E:A1BB (talk) 21:00, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Phil Taylor World Championship darts

What are the heaviest and lightest set of darts Phil Taylor has won the World Championship (BDO or PDC) with? (Mobile mundo (talk) 18:33, 18 December 2017 (UTC))[reply]

What song was Colleen listening to on Life in Pieces?

If I can find a video of the episode that aired December 14, I'll post a link and the time the song aired.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 22:38, 18 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

If your cable service carries the On Demand feature, you might be able to watch that episode and pinpoint the time. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 08:55, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I would have to pay extra for that so I looked online. At least for today the episode is here.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 15:08, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

OK, as soon as you figure out the point in time in the video, let us know. :) ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 15:15, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Lots of commercials, many for prescription drugs. 17:59.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 15:19, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Can't access that video from outside the US but have you tried Shazam or SoundHound? Regards So Why 16:02, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure I can go through all that again. I'm at a library and I don't think I have anything like that at home either.And I try to avoid downloading anything unnecessary. There is something like a soundtrack listing but it's for earlier seasons, so if this is added, that will come later.— Vchimpanzee • talk • contributions • 16:05, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I don't recognize the song, and unfortunately they're talking over it. The raspy voice sounds a bit like Janis Joplin, though I doubt it. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 16:46, 19 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

December 19