once they had helped bring the loot to his cave, he served them poisoned food or drink, with rarely anyone surviving beyond five hours. to be safe, the men promise not to touch another drop of rum to keep their heads clear. the art direction and costumes emphasized the color yellow, which brooks considered a funny color. his father, a sawmill worker from arkansas, was a fisherman and a heavy drinker. the first team to three scores, or the team with the highest score after five minutes, wins the match. "german train drivers to step up strike action." 