In 1999, Austin police answering a noise complaint found this laid-back Texan leading man at home, playing the bongo drums — wearing nothing whatsoever.
The full story
Matthew McConaughey was arrested in Austin in October 1999 after police found him playing bongos naked; drug charges were dropped and he paid a $50 noise-ordinance fine. The incident became beloved Hollywood folklore he still jokes about.
The clues we handed out
— Possession and resisting charges were dropped; he paid a $50 fine for the noise violation.
— He has joked he'd do it again — 'just with pants on.'
— His career catchphrase debuted in Dazed and Confused: 'alright, alright, alright.'
— His Oscar came for playing a Texas electrician battling the FDA in Dallas Buyers Club.
— Initials: M.M.
How this case played
ALLEGEDLY* edition No. 19. Three strikes to name Matthew McConaughey, with a free clue
unlocked after every miss.
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