Famous O's
Old American Companies
Outside the Presidency
Famous Paddy's
100

This buzz-cut Irish singer has been an activist on many issues including women's rights, war, child abuse, and organized religion.  Looking for her Irish name, not her current Islamic name.

Who is Sinead O'Connor?

100

This brewing company began in Wisconsin in 1844, and distinguished itself from the competition with a unique packaging strategy - tying a small, brightly-colored ribbon around the bottle's neck.

Who is Pabst Brewing Company?

100

This man has the distinction of being the only person to serve as a U.S. senator after his presidency.

Who is Andrew Johnson?

100

Though he was involved in breaking the rules (against dancing) and poltergeist-ing, his best role was unquestionably as James Dalton, opposite Sam Elliot, in Road House.

Who is Paddy (Patrick) Swayze?

200

No one ever seems to ask Who wrote the song, but it's title is constantly erroneously referred to as "Teenage Wasteland."

What is Baba O'Riley?

200

This bourbon manufacturer, run by a seventh-generation family member and an alternative to Jack Daniels, sold it's 10 millionth barrel of whiskey in 2005.

Who is Jim Beam?

200

This man is the only person to have served as a U.S. representative after being president.

Who is John Quincy Adams?

200

This former Arizona Cardinal enlisted in the Army in 2002 and was killed in action in the Middle East in 2004.

Who is Paddy (Pat) Tillman?

300

He wrote for SNL, was a writer / producer for The Simpsons, but made his mark as a late night talk show host with an awkward, self-deprecating humor.

Who is Conan O'Brien?

300

This 225-year old company has written (with no. 2 pencils) a long history, originally formed as a merger between Bryn Mawr Corp. and Josephy Discon Crucible Co.

Who is Dixon Ticonderoga?

300

This man is the only president to have earned a PhD.

Who is Woodrow Wilson?

300

He didn't really live in Dallas or Port Washington, but this Paddy played JR's brother Bobby Ewing, and fun-loving father Frank Lambert in Step By Step.

Who is Paddy (Patrick) Duffy?

400
"It Was a Good Day" when this chilly NWA rapper messed around and got a triple-double (his own words, same day that the Lakers beat the Supersonics).  

Who is O'Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube)?

400

This Delaware company was founded by a Frenchman in 1802 to make gunpowder, though today it is more famous for its trademarked Corian, Teflon, and Kevlar products.

Who is DuPont?

400

These three presidents were never elected to public office before becoming president, but all had prominent military backgrounds in major wars.

Who were Zachary Tayler, Ulysses S. Grant, and Dwight D. Eisenhower?

400

This golfer won three majors, including The Open in 2007 and 2008 and the PGA Championship in 2008.

Who is Paddy (Padraig) Harrington?

500

Actually she's a Fitz, but her O' stage name helped carry her to success with movies like The Parent Trap (1961), The Quiet Man (1952).

Who is Maureen O'Hara?

500

Though it began as a soap and candle store in 1806 and expanded into perfumes in the mid-19th century, this company is now world famous for it's war on tartar and plaque, amassing over $15B in sales annually in more than 200 countries.

Who is Colgate?

500

This man is the only president to have served as an ordained minister, serving as a pastor in the Disciples of Christ Church.

Who is James Garfield?

500

His most famous role was as David Puddy on Seinfeld.  "Eight-ball says it's an Arby's night."

Who is Paddy (Patrick) Warburton.