Braingle: 'We Share' Riddle

We Share

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Puzzle ID:	#31170
Fun:	(2.68)
Difficulty:	(2.81)
Category:	Riddle
Submitted By:	froggygg

I wander about the land, never settling permanently in one place.
An unconventional way of life I live, at my own pace.

In my time, I struggled with a notorious and controlling mama flower.
And bloomed when you let me entertain you in my finest hour.

With the help of a small rodent who will point the way,
My system was the first to assist you with records and instruments throughout your day.

Although you might think I am harmless as I flit from here to there,
I can strip and weaken giants of their green covering, which they may wear.
When I am done, I leave behind a path of destruction and barren despair.

I was given by a famous dame with raven hair and beautiful violet eyes,
To an eccentric king who is known for telling you to beat it and often wears a disguise.

I can appear quite robotic in a mysterious and scientific realm and view,
And am quite the hostess during movie intermissions for which I was created to do.

My final clue is that of a short lived charter member who fought for justice in a league.
I am very good at blending in which adds to my intrigue.

If you have solved each of the clues I have given without err,
Tell me now; what is the name that we all share?

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Answer

I am a nomad, a system and a moth you see,
An elephant, a robot and a comics super heroine; that's me.
My name is quite clear you must agree,
I am all the above for I am a Gypsy!

Per Dictionary: Gypsy: One inclined to a nomadic, unconventional way of life.

Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, struggled with her mother, Mama Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother." The musical Gypsy: A Musical Fable was based on her memoirs and contained many songs that became popular standards, including "Let Me Entertain You."

Gypsy was the first modern document preparation system, using the modern style of graphical user interface (in which the mouse was used to initiate commands), and would be familiar to any user of a modern personal computer. Per Thesaurus, records and instruments are listed as documents.

In North America the European Gypsy moth has spread through the NE United States and adjacent parts of Canada, West to Wisconsin and South to North Carolina. The Asian variety has begun to damage areas of the Pacific Northwest. Gypsy moths defoliate millions of acres of trees in the United States yearly; repeated infestations weaken and kill the trees.

Michael Jackson is known as the King of Pop. In 1983 his hit "Beat It" reached #1 on the U.S. Singles Pop Chart. He is also known for his eccentric life style. Gypsy is the name of the elephant given to Michael Jackson from Elizabeth Taylor. He named the elephant, Gypsy, after what Elizabeth Taylor was wearing. Elizabeth Taylor received the title "Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire" by Queen Elizabeth in 1999, and may now be addressed as "Dame Elizabeth."

Gypsy is one of the robot characters on the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000. Gypsy normally only appeared during the host segments part of the series, but once took a seat in the theater to watch one of the movies.

Gypsy was first introduced during the "Justice League Detroit" era in the 1980s, which also included such characters as Vibe, Vixen, Martian Manhunter, and Elongated Man. She was created to cash in on the look of pop star Cyndi Lauper, which was popular at the time. She was also a charter member of The Justice League Task Force and the first incarnation of the short-lived Conglomerate. Gypsy will become an official member of the Birds of Prey during the One Year Later event. She has chameleon abilities, which enable her to blend into her background.

Note: There are other things that share the name "Gypsy" which have not been listed.
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Comments

PunnettSwears Jun 17, 2006	I love it! Going to my favourites!
sgtammo Jun 17, 2006	I agree. This is a very good teaser. Of course, I might be a little prejudiced. It's still going in my favorites though.
cb123 Jun 17, 2006	i liked it froggy ceep it up
irishthistle Jun 17, 2006	I love it, especially the reference to my most favorite of all robots. Great teaser Frogger!
zigthepig Jun 17, 2006	Loverlyy Mummyy. Nicelyy writteny! Hardy oney tooy!
froggygg Jun 17, 2006	Thanks everyone for the great comments and I'm glad you liked my teaser. PunnettSwears, thanks for putting this in your favorites! Sgt and cb123 I thought you would both like this one! Glad you liked the robot reference irish - I knew you would. ziggyy, thanky youy daughtery fory they greaty commenty yety oncey againy!
BadBunnee02 Jun 17, 2006	Very nice riddle. I didn't get it but I was getting close when I folded and looked at the answer. I was trying to think more of a "proper" name for a classic hero/heroine. Good job !!
kimberlykay Jun 21, 2006	Excellent...Bravo...Kudos Very well written. I truly did love this one Diva! Going to my Favs!!!
froggygg Jun 21, 2006	Thanks KK! I'm really glad you liked it - it was fun seeing how many things share this name, and I didn't even list them all! Thanks for adding it to your favorites.
kaya1293 Jun 26, 2006	thought it was pandoras box it destroys coitys
vlerma Apr 28, 2007	Great job, Froggy and so much information about one I might have been in a previous life. For some reason or another I always felt connected with them.
coolcow35 Jun 15, 2007	Never would have guessed it...
4demo Jul 17, 2007	Great teaser- I loved it though it was as difficult as it was fun (perhaps more so...)!!
froggygg Jul 17, 2007	Thanks guys for the great comments. I know it was a little harder than my usual, but I found it interesting that all shared the name Gypsy.