Heat Miser action figure. He'll melt your heart. So watch out.

Heat Miser action figure. He'll melt your heart. So watch out.

TODAY’S QUESTION

In honor of Seattle’s recent heatwave: The Rankin/Bass special Year Without a Santa Claus may be best known for introducing the world to the Heat Miser, a.k.a. Mr. Green Christmas, a.k.a. Mr. Sun.

What’s the Heat Miser’s brother’s name? And who’s their mom?

Answer (or guess) in the comments. Your prize? Public glory.

Come back Monday for the answer.

PREVIOUSLY

That question, again: What recent blockbuster featured a performance by the software program MacinTalk as the villain?

Answer: The chilling, authoritarian AUTO in last year’s Pixar masterpiece WALL-E was powered by MacinTalk. Which means he could’ve sung, had the role required it.

How hard was this? [ratings]