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March 10

Movies

In movies, how do they train the animals to do what they are supposed to do? And how do they stop them from urinating, defocating etc. at times that they need to, or make them do it at times they don't need to? 58.168.209.250 (talk) 01:22, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

• Start with animal training. Basically, they just break complex actions into small steps and offer positive reinforcement to get the critters to perform. Sometimes, they resort to other means. Francis the Talking Mule had a string attached to her mouth which was pulled to make her move her lips. As for urinating/defecating, I imagine they just stop filming when the animals do it at the wrong time. No idea if they can train them to do it on command, or just feed them pills to get them to do it, or wait until they're in the mood. Clarityfiend (talk) 02:38, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Games

Is the Wii the cause of the cancellation of the GameCube? 58.168.209.250 (talk) 02:06, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Of course. High Wii sales, low Gamecube sales. Plus the Wii's ability to play all Gamecube games left little reason for the Gamecube to exist. --70.167.58.6 (talk) 03:31, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Though they are still available on Amazon.com for $80. -- KathrynLybarger (talk) 03:44, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

I predict that soon someone will alter a Gamecube to make it portable. They might even make custom components and place them in a PSP case. People do awesome stuff like this all the time. And yes, the Wii smited the poor 'cube. May it rest in piece. 206.252.74.48 (talk) 16:16, 11 March 2008 (UTC)

Michelle Pfeiffer

Entertainment: The Wikipedia lists Michelle Pfeiffer as being born in 1958, that she graduated in 1976, but that she sang in the Mamas and Papas in 1965. At age 7, perhaps in the 2nd grade? Everywhere I look it gives the same birth date, but it does not make sense. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.48.94.231 (talk) 02:32, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

You should bring this up on the articles talk page. -- kainaw™ 02:35, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

I don't see this on the Michelle Pfeiffer page, though I do see a Michelle Phillips on the Mamas and the papas page -- is this who you are talking about? -- KathrynLybarger (talk) 02:39, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Big Blue Moon

There's an improv game out there called "Big Blue Moon", in which one person will say "Big blue moon" then name three objects, which at first seem to be related. But I don't think they are. What is the secret to this game? I don't get it. 69.16.89.112 (talk) 10:00, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

That's not Julianne Moore ...

Is that Julianne Moore?

This Pic on the right side is from 1994, but I can't believe it shows Julianne Moore!? Is that another famed TV-face? Or is it Moore? Who can help? More pics on commons. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.133.152.127 (talk) 12:46, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

That is the dress and necklace that Julianne Phillips wore to the 1994 Emmy's. From the side, it is difficult to be sure, but I think it is her. -- kainaw™ 12:56, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Toad

How many video games as Toad, the Toad not the species Toad, appeared in? That includes non-Nintendo games and spin-offs. Also including his possible appearance in Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy, but not his faked appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee.76.176.130.141 (talk) 18:39, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

Toad was in SSBM as Peach's B attack. HYENASTE 19:21, 13 March 2008 (UTC)