http://www.20q.net/

I selected "Think American" and tried to make it guess cricket. It lost.

6/12/2009 3:58:19 PM

HOLY FUCK THIS THING READ MY MIND

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"Q17. I am guessing that it is Chipper Jones? Right, Wrong, Close 16. Does your sport involve jumping? No. 15. Have you ever dated a celebrity? No. 14. Are you long? Irrelevant. 13. Are you American? Yes. 12. Are you a pitcher? No. 11. Did you ever win two or more championships? No. 10. Were you popular in the '80s? No. 9. Are you heavy? No. 8. Were you ever named MVP? Yes. 7. Are you black? No. 6. Are you an animal? No. 5. Have you ever won the World Series? Yes. 4. Do you throw a ball? Yes. 3. Were you popular in the '90s? Yes. 2. Do you wear a jersey? Yes. Are you muscular? Sometimes. 1. It is classified as Person."

6/12/2009 4:01:16 PM

It figured out computer, but not printer. However it did guess fax machine and photo copy machine.

6/12/2009 4:02:16 PM

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"Q20. I am guessing that it is David Wright? Right, Wrong, Close 19. I guessed that it was Justin Verlander? Wrong. 18. Are you American? Yes. 17. Do you compete for money? Yes. 16. Are you white? Yes. 15. Were you ever known for homeruns? No. 14. Are you manufactured? No. 13. Do you wear an odd number? Yes. 12. Is red one of your team colors? No. 11. Have you ever won the World Series? No. 10. Do you have a coach? Yes. 9. Have you hit more than 500 home runs in your career? No. 8. Are you a relatively young athlete? Yes. 7. Are you a veteran of your sport? No. 6. Are you associated with Major League Baseball? Yes. 5. Are you heavy? No. 4. Have you been inducted into the Hall of Fame? No. 3. Are you associated with a team sport? Yes. 2. Are you usually found indoors? No. 1. It is classified as Person."

This thing is good. I'm thinking of Jeff Franceour now. Will post back.

6/12/2009 4:05:00 PM

Wow.

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"Q20. I am guessing that it is Jeff Francoeur? Right, Wrong, Close 19. Do you require a net? No. 18. Are you a veteran of your sport? No. 17. I guessed that it was Aaron Rowand? Wrong. 16. Are you left-handed? No. 15. Were you ever an outfielder? Yes. 14. Are there other successful athletes in your family? No. 13. Are you an infielder? No. 12. Are you white? Yes. 11. Do you wear an odd number? Yes. 10. Were you popular in the '90s? No. 9. Do you use a glove? Yes. 8. Do you throw a ball? Yes. 7. Do you punch people? No. 6. Do you wear a baseball cap? Yes. 5. Do people often bet on you? No. 4. Do you use a ball? Yes. 3. Are you played on hard surfaces? No. 2. Were you ever named MVP? No. 1. It is classified as Person."

6/12/2009 4:05:57 PM

Have you heard of the strike zone? No.

I am guessing that it is Jeff Francoeur?

6/12/2009 4:06:23 PM

it couldnt guess Happy Little Elves for the Simpsons one

6/12/2009 4:08:55 PM

ahahahahahahaha, horrible. Mine was Pauley Pavilion.

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"Q30. I am guessing that it is Dwight Howard? (WTF) 29. I guessed that it was the Dean E. Smith Center? Wrong. 28. I guessed that it was Rupp Arena? Wrong. 27. Are you retired? No. 26. Is blue one of your team colors? Yes. 25. Are you a veteran of your sport? Irrelevant. 24. Are you a sports icon? Yes. 23. I guessed that it was the Carrier Dome? Wrong. 22. Do you play more than one sport? Yes. 21. Do you require a net? Yes. 20. I guessed that it was Ohio Stadium? Wrong. 19. I guessed that it was Cameron Indoor Stadium? Wrong. 18. Are you found at a school? Yes. 17. Are you a defenseman? No. 16. Are you associated with ice? No. 15. Are you in movies? No. 14. Are you known for assists? No. 13. Is yellow one of your team colors? No. 12. Are you American? Yes. 11. Are you usually found indoors? Yes. 10. Are you an event? No. 9. Are you associated with a team sport? Yes. 8. Is green one of your team colors? No. 7. Are you involved with the NFL? No. 6. Are you associated with Major League Baseball? No. 5. Are you the home of a baseball team? No. 4. Are you heavy? Yes. 3. Did you ever win two or more championships? Irrelevant. 2. Are you known worldwide? Yes. 1. It is classified as Place."

6/12/2009 4:11:17 PM

I fooled the sports one with Monster Jam twice. The first time it did guess monster truck though on the 20th question.

6/12/2009 4:11:29 PM

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"The objects that are added to the knowledgebase are censored. At this time, all games are G-rated (suitable for all audiences.) If you think of an object that 20Q finds unsuitable for family game play, it may scold you."

6/12/2009 4:11:52 PM

it would be hilarious if someone made one of these for TWW usernames

6/12/2009 4:13:44 PM

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"You are Myron Cope. Do you make noise? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Doubtful."

haha i was thinking about the fact that he was an announcer, but yeah, as he's dead, it is doubtful that he makes noise

6/12/2009 4:15:15 PM

lol... give the same anwer each time:

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"Q30. I am guessing that it is ramen noodles? Right, Wrong, Close -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. I guessed that it was a human head? Wrong. 28. Is it small? Yes. 27. Would you find it on a farm? Yes. 26. Can it bend without breaking? Yes. 25. Is it bigger than a sofa? Yes. 24. I guessed that it was a banana pepper? Wrong. 23. Is it a type of dog? Yes. 22. I guessed that it was anmitsu (bean paste with honey)? Wrong. 21. Does it have tough skin? Yes. 20. I guessed that it was tokoyaki (fried octopus)? Wrong. 19. Is it shiny? Yes. 18. Do you use it in public? Yes. 17. Does it burn? Yes. 16. Does it break if dropped? Yes. 15. Is it found on a desk? Yes. 14. Can it climb? Yes. 13. Can it fit in an envelope? Yes. 12. Is it flexible? Yes. 11. Does it have striped fur? Yes. 10. Is it ferocious? Yes. 9. Does it slobber? Yes. 8. Is it heavy? Yes. 7. Does it like to clean itself? Yes. 6. Does it have feelings? Yes. 5. Is it white? Yes. 4. Does it bring joy to people? Yes. 3. Is it a carnivore? Yes. 2. Does it have short fur? Yes. 1. It is classified as Animal. You won! Is it one of these ... umeboshi (pickled plum) a cup and ball (toy) anman (red bean bun) a bokuto (wooden sword) namayatsuhashi (sweet rice with red bean) a video cassette recorder a kamakura (Japanese igloo) ikanoshiokara (Japanese spicy squid) a gift an Alaskan Malamute udon noodles a seeing eye dog karashi (mustard for sushi) yakizakana (fried fish) a duiker (African antelope) Glass stone game (similar to marbles)"

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"Q30. I am guessing that it is an unknown? Right, Wrong, Close -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. I guessed that it was tomorrow? Wrong. 28. Is it a synthetic material? No. 27. Can it be used for recreation? No. 26. Can it cheer you up? No. 25. Do you use it in public? No. 24. Is it found on a desk? No. 23. Would you find it on a farm? No. 22. Does it burn? No. 21. Is it spontaneous? No. 20. I guessed that it was a hangover? Wrong. 19. Is it furry? No. 18. Is it an abstract concept? No. 17. I guessed that it was a googol (large number, 10100)? Wrong. 16. Does it break if dropped? No. 15. Is it something you can hear? No. 14. Is it used to carry things? No. 13. Is it used for communications? No. 12. Is it bad for your health? No. 11. Can it bend without breaking? No. 10. Was it used over 100 years ago? No. 9. Is it lifeless? No. 8. Does it weigh more than a duck? No. 7. Can you hold it? No. 6. Is it commonly harvested? No. 5. Is it soft? No. 4. Would you use it in a garden? No. 3. Is it straight? No. 2. Are there many different sorts of it? No. 1. It is classified as Vegetable. You won! Is it one of these ... nothing heartburn infinity a period (menstrual cycle) outer space disease anti-matter autism a neutrino dark matter (astronomical) chicken pox a pimple athlete's foot (fungus) a Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) a scab (crust on a wound) a Dodo bird"

[Edited on June 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM. Reason : ]

6/12/2009 4:15:55 PM

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"Q20. I am guessing that it is Cam Ward? Right, Wrong, Close 19. Do you make contact with a player? Sometimes. 18. I guessed that it was Marc-Andre Fleury? Close. 17. Are you made of wood? No. 16. Are you a forward in the NHL? No. 15. Are you white? Yes. 14. Are you a sports icon? No. 13. Is blue one of your team colors? No. 12. Do you involve racing? No. 11. Are you American? No. 10. Can you be held by someone? No. 9. Do you ride a bicycle? No. 8. Are you a veteran of your sport? No. 7. Are you European? No. 6. Are you a baseball player? No. 5. Is your sport played on grass? No. 4. Does your sport involve jumping? No. 3. Do you swing something? No. 2. Are you associated with a team sport? Yes. 1. It is classified as Person. "

The toys that are 5-10 bucks are well worth it.

I could have been thinking of any NHL goalie...It correctly guesses Cam Ward.

It even wasted a few questions.

6/12/2009 4:20:41 PM

It took 23 question but how the fuck did it know based on these questions:

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"Q23. I am guessing that it is Winston-Salem, NC? Right, Wrong, Close 22. Is it located in Canada? No. 21. Is it associated with family life? Yes. 20. I guessed that it was Lethbridge, AB? Wrong. 19. Is it rich in vegetation? No. 18. Does it have a specific tourist season? No. 17. Is it a natural habitat? Yes. 16. Do palm trees grow there? No. 15. Is it a capital city? No. 14. Is it bigger than the Eiffel Tower? No. 13. Does it export any goods? Yes. 12. Is it flat? Yes. 11. Is it located in an arid region? No. 10. Is it a honeymoon destination? No. 9. Is it located on a peninsula? No. 8. Is it found in a warm climate? Yes. 7. Is it dangerous? No. 6. Is it a suburb? No. 5. Is it bigger than New York City? No. 4. Is it made of stone? No. 3. Does it have a zoo? No. 2. Is it a country? No. 1. Is it found in a large city? No"

6/12/2009 4:23:02 PM

what was up with question 17

6/12/2009 4:23:03 PM

It obviously guesses based on IP...

6/12/2009 4:26:29 PM

wow this is scary accurate

Quote :

"Q18. I am guessing that you were thinking of Undercover Brother? Right, Wrong, Close 17. Do you own a copy? Yes. 16. Was it made after the year 2000? Yes. 15. Is it a comedy? Yes. 14. Does it feature memorable music? No. 13. Was it a hit? No. 12. Does it have psychotic characters? Yes. 11. Is it a thriller? No. 10. Is it about family life? No. 9. Was it popular in the '90s? No. 8. Does it have a famous cast? Yes. 7. Does it have Mob connections? Yes. 6. Is it based on historic events? No. 5. Did it win awards? No. 4. Does it have a sequel? No. 3. Is it set in modern times? Yes. 2. Are there criminals in it? Yes. 1. Is it set in America? Yes. "

6/12/2009 4:26:31 PM

I'm not in Winston.

6/12/2009 4:27:48 PM

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"3. Did you ever win two or more championships? Irrelevant."

Based on the other questions and ways in which it was answered...I'd say answer YES

6/12/2009 4:29:05 PM

28 questions to guess Caddyshack.

6/12/2009 4:30:40 PM

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

ftw

This thing has a Carolina/Duke Bias on sports, lol.

Jordan Farmar

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"Q30. I am guessing that it is Tyler Hansbrough? Right, Wrong, Close 29. I guessed that it was J.J. Redick? Wrong. 28. Do you have a nickname? No. 27. I guessed that it was Ty Lawson? Wrong. 26. Do you throw a ball? Yes. 25. Is green one of your team colors? No. 24. Are you an NBA team? No. 23. I guessed that it was Raymond Felton? Wrong. 22. Were you a star rookie? Yes. 21. Are you long? No. 20. I guessed that it was Paul Pierce? Wrong. 19. I guessed that it was Gilbert Arenas? Wrong. 18. Do people often bet on you? Yes. 17. I guessed that it was Nate Robinson? Wrong. 16. Is your sport played in cold conditions? No. 15. Do you wear an odd number? No. 14. Are you worn by a player? No. 13. Were you popular in the '90s? No. 12. Are you known worldwide? Doubtful. 11. Is red one of your team colors? No. 10. Do you swing something? No. 9. Does your sport have a time limit? Yes. 8. Are you muscular? Yes. 7. Have you ever won an Olympic gold medal? No. 6. Are you found in a large city? Yes. 5. Do you make noise? Yes. 4. Do you use a glove? No. 3. Is your sport played on grass? No. 2. Are you white? No. 1. It is classified as Person."

6/12/2009 4:32:38 PM

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"it couldnt guess Happy Little Elves for the Simpsons one"

It guessed Happy Little Elves for mine when I was thinking of Mr. Sparkle

6/12/2009 4:35:20 PM

I was thinking of "vagina" and it got it (more or less) in 18
pretty sharp

Quote :

" Q18. I am guessing that it is a womb? Right, Wrong, Close 17. Is it smooth? Yes. 16. Does it break if dropped? No. 15. Can it be trained to obey commands? No. 14. Is it something you can hear? Yes. 13. Does it contain a liquid? Yes. 12. Does it bear live young? Yes. 11. Is it larger than a microwave oven (or bread box)? No. 10. Does it sweat? Yes. 9. Is it shiny? No. 8. Does it grow over time? Yes. 7. Could you send it in the mail? No. 6. Is it printed? No. 5. Can you buy it? No. 4. Is it hard? No. 3. Does it have writing on it? No. 2. Is it made of plastic? No. 1. It is classified as Other."

6/12/2009 4:38:28 PM

20 questions to figure out that I was thinking of Dragnet.

30 questions for Echo and the Bunnymen.

I won with Enver Hoxha.

6/12/2009 4:38:55 PM

hahahha......sd2nc..... I was thinking Reddick and it didn't guess it but apparently I don't know his personal details too well....

Quote :

"You won! How 20Q learns Play Again You are J.J. Redick. Are you a top player in your sport? You said Doubtful, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Yes. Can you be seen on stage? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Yes. Are you usually in the media? You said Sometimes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Are you moody? 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Are you a Democrat? You said Irrelevant, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Probably. Are you left-handed? 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Doubtful. Are you a Republican? 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Doubtful. Are you a charitable person? 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Doubtful. Do you have a myspace account? 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Yes. Do you have a cult following? You said Probably, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No."

Soooo.......he's a top player in the NBA....he performs on a stage but is not in the media.... He's probably a Democrat but NOT a Republican.... But he DOES have a myspace. And despite being a 'top player' in his sport....he has no cult following.

6/12/2009 4:42:21 PM

sd....

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"2. Are you white? No."

Yes he is.....

6/12/2009 4:46:49 PM

It guessed "thong."

6/12/2009 4:47:42 PM

jordan farmar is not white

6/12/2009 4:51:05 PM

^Um.....YES......he IS

6/12/2009 5:16:52 PM

he may be white, but is he caucasian

6/12/2009 5:17:28 PM

C'mon, Jews aren't white.

[Edited on June 12, 2009 at 5:28 PM. Reason : ]

6/12/2009 5:28:06 PM

It guessed the sphinx. Correct

6/12/2009 5:30:06 PM

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"24. Are you an NBA team? No."

jordan farmar is on an nba team...

6/12/2009 5:33:42 PM

But he is not an NBA team himself.

6/12/2009 5:40:27 PM

Quote :

"You are the RBC Center. I thought you said it was a Thing, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Place. Are there specific seasons for you? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Doubtful. Are you muscular? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Probably. Can you break? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Are you from the Middle East? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Probably. Do you require a net? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Yes. Were you popular in the '60s? You said Probably, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Did you have a long career? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No."

Messed up on the net thing, and dunno the '60s, but other than that, wtf were other people thinking?

[Edited on June 12, 2009 at 6:03 PM. Reason : wtf]

6/12/2009 6:02:36 PM

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"I was thinking of "vagina" and it got it (more or less) in 18 pretty sharp Q18. I am guessing that it is a womb?"

you motherfucker, i came in here specifically to post that i tried "vagina" on one of these once and it gave me "womb" and i found that very impressive.

6/12/2009 6:09:58 PM

Quote :

"Q18. I am guessing that it is a golf ball? Right, Wrong, Close 17. Is it larger than a pound of butter? No. 16. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Yes. 15. Does it have a hard outer shell? Yes. 14. Can it be played? Yes. 13. Is it straight? No. 12. Is it outside? Yes. 11. Do you use it with a computer? No. 10. Would you find it in an office? No. 9. Are there many different sorts of it? Yes. 8. Does it have writing on it? Sometimes. 7. Can you order it at a restaurant? No. 6. Is it farmed? No. 5. Can it bend without breaking? No. 4. Does it shine? No. 3. Is it black? No. 2. Would you give it as a gift? Sometimes. 1. It is classified as Other."

wow, i'm pretty impressed.

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"Q17. I am guessing that it is a flower pot? Right, Wrong, Close 16. Would you find it on a farm? Sometimes. 15. Is it outside? Yes. 14. Is it smaller than a golf ball? No. 13. Is it combustible? No. 12. Is it delicious? No. 11. Does it come in a box? No. 10. Is it larger than a microwave oven (or bread box)? No. 9. Is it small? Sometimes. 8. Is it smaller than a loaf of bread? Sometimes. 7. Does it have bumpy skin? No. 6. Is it a type of mineral? No. 5. Do you use it at night? No. 4. Does it bring joy to people? Sometimes. 3. Is it flexible? No. 2. Is it worth a lot of money? No. 1. It is classified as Other."

how the hell did it get flower pot from this? it was correct, btw

[Edited on June 12, 2009 at 6:37 PM. Reason : .]

6/12/2009 6:33:13 PM

i picked barty crouch jr on the harry potter one and it got it! i thought for sure i would beat it

6/12/2009 6:34:14 PM

I don't understand. I picked some of the most obscure things I could think of and it asked questions there were completely unrelated but it still got it.

6/12/2009 6:37:15 PM

you probably did the british one and were thinking of a loo and a lift you fucking wanker

6/12/2009 6:40:15 PM

ohhh i won that time. i did the "prefects bathroom"

6/12/2009 6:44:49 PM

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"You won! How 20Q learns Play Again You are Dolly Parton. Does Bart look up to you? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Do you live with your mother? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Yes. Are you scary? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Yes. Do you have an accent? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Are you part of a group? You said No, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is Probably. Are you a gud spelr? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Would you do a favor for Ned Flanders? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No. Do you and Bart get along? You said Yes, 20Q was taught by other players that the answer is No."

People are high.

6/12/2009 7:15:50 PM

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"I don't understand. I picked some of the most obscure things I could think of and it asked questions there were completely unrelated but it still got it."

That's how it "learns". (The faq page explains it a bit...)

6/12/2009 7:31:03 PM

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"it would be hilarious if someone made one of these for TWW usernames"

Now that is a good idea!

1) Is his photo gallery full of NCSU Dance Team Photos? Yes
2) Are you thinking of Big4Country?

6/12/2009 11:22:17 PM

I keep fooling the hell out of it with Monster Jam. Someone taught the computer that Monster Jam is Outdoors. WTF? Anyone who watches knows that the majority of events are at domed stadiums and basketball arenas.

6/13/2009 12:48:49 AM

LOL! It can't guess port of Spain cricket ground when you make it think in American.

[Edited on June 13, 2009 at 4:56 PM. Reason : .]

6/13/2009 4:38:04 PM

Quote :

" Q29. I am guessing that you were thinking of Heat? Right, Wrong, Close 28. Is it a tearjerker? No. 27. Was it produced in the last ten years? No. 26. I guessed that you were thinking of The Good Son? Wrong. 25. Was it popular in the '90s? Yes. Is it still popular? Unknown. 24. I guessed that you were thinking of The Last Castle? Wrong. 23. Does it have a famous cast? Yes. 22. Is it about family life? Yes. 21. Is it about teenagers? No. 20. I guessed that you were thinking of Romper Stomper? Wrong. 19. Was it nominated for an award? No. 18. Does it have a popular soundtrack? No. 17. I guessed that you were thinking of Stomp the Yard? Wrong. 16. Do you think it's funny? No. 15. Does it have a surprising plot twist? No. 14. Is it comedic? No. Would it be a good movie to see on a date? Unknown. 13. Could you take your mother to see it? Yes. 12. Is it based on a true story? No. 11. Does it involve a murder? Yes. 10. Is it quirky? No. 9. Has it won an Oscar? No. 8. Is it action-adventure? No. 7. Does it take place in New York City? No. 6. Does it give you the chills? No. 5. Is it a thriller? No. 4. Is it a classic? No. 3. Is it set in modern times? Yes. 2. Is it violent? Yes. 1. Is it a drama? Yes."

It said that people had replied "Yes" to the Academy Awards question..... people are fucking stupid, because Heat was never even nominated

6/13/2009 5:03:53 PM

I am beating the Disney one pretty easily. It can't guess sergeant (Toy Story Bucket of Soldiers).

6/15/2009 12:39:48 AM

set em up

6/15/2009 12:40:00 AM