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THIS IS A "TWENTY QUESTIONS" GAME, WHERE SOMEONE GIVES
A SCENE, AND THE LISTENERS ARE ALLOWED TO ASK ANY
QUESTION WHICH CAN BE ANSWERED BY "YES" OR "NO" ONLY.
THE OBJECT IS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED, BE A DETECTIVE
WITH ONLY A FEW CLUES TO WORK FROM.
SCENE: THERE IS A MAN LYING DEAD ON THE SIDEWALK, A
POOL OF RED NEXT TO HIM AND A STICK. WHAT HAPPENED?
ANSWER: THE MAN DIED WHILE EATING A POISON POPSICLE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Guessing |
Date learned: 03-23-1971