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@Patrich

Once I'd posted I wondered if it may be taken the 'wrong' way. Rest assured, it was not meant in a sordid way at all.

spike2 @37 3 votes
jono @3 1 vote
patrich @17 1 vote
spike2 @25 1 vote

1 Geeker 14
1 Patrich 15
1 Fiery 20
1 Spike 29
1 Jon 34
1 Mattrom 39

I’m sure spike was referring to 1960s “Ambassador to Ghana” Shirley Temple, who by then was a quite attractive fully grown woman.

Indeed, Buddy. Thanks.

Yes, I’m sure you’re right buddy, and I’m certainly not offended!

Just mattrom and dorrien to go…

2 Patrich #17
and one each for
Paul #6
Paul #11
Spike #37
Buddy #5

1 vote each for
jono 3
buddy 5
patrich 17
tyke 26
dorrien 43
spike 49

We had forty-four clues from twelve setters, and quite the variety. Top vote-getters were dorrien @43 with five, jono @3 with six, mattrom @8 with six, buddy @5 with seven, patrich @17 with eight, and our winner, spike @37 with ten.

Viewed from the front, Shirley Temple in fancy frillies has one rock-hard (5)

I just knew he’d rise to the occasion. For the prize I was going to choose something macabre, but then thought, “What would the real Aristophanes do?” and am taking the low road. Truly sophomoric, with interesting table levitation (many [ahem] make light work).

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iNeJ6jyo4hk

Great response, everyone!