Well, Doc, I've Got This Friend... Quiz

Answer: Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Anthony Hopkins' Oscar winning portrayal of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, in the movie "Silence of the Lambs", made him one of the most chilling villains in American cinema. Dr. Hannibal Lecter is a fictional psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer in a series of novels by Thomas Harris.

They were later made into movies. Harris, formerly a crime scene reporter, incorporated details from actual murder cases in creating the story behind Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

Answer: Dr. Phil

Phillip Calvin McGraw, aka Dr. Phil, is a popular American television personality, author and former psychologist. He shot to fame in 1998 after regular appearances as a "Relationship and Life Strategy Expert" on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". In 2002, he got his own television show, called "Dr. Phil", where he offered advice to guests on how to solve their problems.

His distinct Southern drawl and catch phrase "get real" have often been parodied.

Answer: Doc, one of the seven dwarfs

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is a Brothers Grimm fairy tale that was made into a full-length animated film by Walt Disney in 1937. It was also one of the first animated films made in Technicolor. The character of Doc is the decision maker of the group and the wisest of the dwarfs.

His use of spoonerisms is an outlet for his nervous energy. Whether he gets flustered or not, he knows how to rally the other dwarfs.

Answer: Dr. Martens

Dr. Klaus Märtens was a German doctor on leave from the army when a skiing injury left him unable to wear his standard-issue boots. An inventor of sorts, he developed air-cushioned soles as well as other improvements for his boots to make them more comfortable. Two years later, in 1947, he went into the shoe business with a friend. By 1958, after great success, the rights were sold to R. Griggs Group Ltd. to manufacture them in the United Kingdom.

They have continued to make Doc Martens footwear ever since.

Originally sold to factory workers, postmen and police officers, Doc Martens later became popular with skinheads and mods. Their popularity grew internationally with other youth subcultures like punk rockers, new wave musicians and grungers. Over 70,000 possible varieties of Doc Martens, which appeal to a wide demographic of customers, have been produced.

Answer: Dr. Octopus

Dr. Octopus, aka Dr. Otto Octavius, is a fictional mad scientist in Marvel Comic books and is one of Spider-Man's most dangerous enemies. He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #3 in July, 1963. An inventor and engineer, Dr. Octopus is the world's leading authority on nuclear radiation and its effects on human physiology.

He invented a set of mechanical arms that attached to his body with a harness. A nuclear accident left them fused to his body, and radiation exposure mutated his brain so that he could control the movement of the arms with his mind.

It was then that he turned to a life of crime.

Answer: Dr. Foster

Dr. Foster is nursery rhyme that is said to have originated in 13th century England when King Edward I visited Gloucester and fell off his horse. He landed in a large muddy puddle and was so humiliated that he vowed never to go back to Gloucester again.

Doctor Foster
Went to Gloucester
In a shower of rain.
He stepped in a puddle
Right up to his middle
And never went there again!

Answer: Doc Holliday

Dr. John Henry "Doc" Holliday was an American dentist, professional gambler and gunfighter. The discovery that he had tuberculosis cut his dental career short and he turned to other means to earn a living. Though well educated and polite, his quick temper and sharp-shooting-skills made him greatly feared in the West. He is best known for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and his participation in the gunfight at the O.K Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.

Wyatt Earp had this to say about his friend:

"I found him a loyal friend and good company. He was a dentist whom necessity had made a gambler; a gentleman whom disease had made a vagabond; a philosopher whom life had made a caustic wit; a long, lean blonde fellow nearly dead with consumption and at the same time the most skilful gambler and nerviest, speediest, deadliest man with a six-gun I ever knew." (Taken from Legends of America Website).

Doc Holliday eventually died from tuberculosis at the age of 36.

Answer: Dr. Jekyll

"Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. It was Stevenson's third novel and its huge success catapulted him to fame. The story involves the respectable Dr. Jekyll whose curiosity about the good and evil elements of man lead him to experiment on himself.

After drinking a potion he turns into the immoral and cruel Mr. Hyde. Jekyll then battles between the two personas. The novel primarily explores the duality in human nature, but also makes allegories to the state of Victorian society at the time and the fear of urban decay.

Answer: Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre, born Andre Romelle Young, is an American record producer, rapper and actor. He became famous as a member of the gangsta rap group N.W.A. Shortly after the group disbanded he released the influential album "The Chronic" in 1992. It introduced a new style of rap, sold three million copies and won two Grammy Awards.

He also began producing records for other artists and quickly gained a reputation as being one of the most creative producers around. In 1996, he formed his own label, Aftermath Entertainment.

He released the album "2001" in 1999 and "Detox" in 2009. Some of the major artists he produced include Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent. He has appeared in two documentaries and the films "Set it Off", "Training Day" and "The Wash".

Answer: Dr. Ruth

A petite lady at 4'7", Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who leapt to fame in 1980 after her radio show "Sexually Speaking" became hugely popular in the United States. Her success spearheaded the rise of media psychology. Her candid approach, enthusiasm, humour, and recognizable accent made her endearing to fans.

She has shared her expertise through radio, television, books, newspapers, games, home video, computer software and her own website. Long live Dr. Ruth!