Quiz Tonight - 16 Aug, 8.30 (ish) Start

[Mike Reynolds]

See you there, but what will we do without our Fly?

:cry:

Mike

[scorpio]

We will struggle on.....won't be as fun though...

I'll be there Mike... :thumbleft:

[soul17]

Suppose i will struggle on. I'll just have to go down into the wine cellar and dust off my best bottle of Chateau Rouge, Chilean Merlot 2007 and drink myself into sensibility tonight.

[Doctor Wu]

Seeing as Fly can't make it, is there room for a little one tonight? (ie me) [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003k.

[soul17]

Seeing as Fly can't make it, is there room for a little one tonight? (ie me) [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003k.

I think that would be great, lord knows DW, i could do with a bit of competion :lol:

[Doctor Wu]

Seeing as Fly can't make it, is there room for a little one tonight? (ie me) [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003k.

I think that would be great, lord knows DW, i could do with a bit of competion :lol:
I've heard raver's not up to much..... :lol:

[soul17]

Seeing as Fly can't make it, is there room for a little one tonight? (ie me) [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003k.

I think that would be great, lord knows DW, i could do with a bit of competion :lol:
I've heard raver's not up to much..... :lol:

Raver just turns up for the giggle, unfortunately he does not take it seriously, like a few of us on here.

[Oldraver]

Oi..!! :lol:

If I took it serious mate....i'd win easy.... :drunken:

I'll have to be on me mettle tonight. The Thursday tea has been embibed...buzzing along nicely.....so laffs and correct answers aplenty....

Mike is scarier than Anne Robinson.

[scorpio]

Seeing as Fly can't make it, is there room for a little one tonight? (ie me) [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003k.Hi Wu...Don't thrash us too hard... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/004q.

[Doctor Wu]

Raver just turns up for the giggle, unfortunately he does not take it seriously, like a few of us on here.
I look forward to a stimulating intellectual evening then. Hope my 3rd class degree in golf course studies from the Open University comes in handy! [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/002i.

[Oldraver]

Alright Ern..have you been on NACA..to save me looking..?

I'd heard you were handy with a niblick.... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/001r.

[scorpio]

Mike watch out for Raver and Wu...they'll be passing notes..you watch... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/001g.

[Oldraver]

It'll probably be a joint.... :hippy2:

[Doctor Wu]

Alright Ern..have you been on NACA..to save me looking..?

I'd heard you were handy with a niblick.... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/001r.
No, it's too much like hard work for no money!

Well, I hate to blow me own trumpet, but it usually goes straight down the middle. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/005o.

[Doctor Wu]

Seeing as Fly can't make it, is there room for a little one tonight? (ie me) [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003k.Hi Wu...Don't thrash us too hard... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/004q.
Will there be lots of questions on the Treaty of Wastwurtenburg, 1792? If so, I'm a shoo-in! :lol:

[Doctor Wu]

It'll probably be a joint.... :hippy2:
I wish. No, I'll be performing without a net tonight. :shock:

[Oldraver]

I'll have your share then.... :kermit:

[soul17]

Iv'e eaten loads of tuna today, so i'm as sharp as a goldfish tonight.

[Doctor Wu]

Iv'e eaten loads of tuna today, so i'm as sharp as a goldfish tonight.
I've been chewing the carpet - I'm shagged out! :lol:

[Oldraver]

Well, I hate to blow me own trumpet, but it usually goes straight down the middle. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/005o.

Haven't you got a bell shaped bit on the end..?

[soul17]

I'm not sure if Mike deducts points if you pass, so it's best to have a guess, i do it all the time.

[Doctor Wu]

Well, I hate to blow me own trumpet, but it usually goes straight down the middle. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/005o.

Haven't you got a bell shaped bit on the end..?
No, I've had surgery. It's a very pleasing cupola shape now. Trouble is, I've got nowhere to stick me mute..... :roll:

[Doctor Wu]

I'm not sure if Mike deducts points if you pass, so it's best to have a guess, i do it all the time.
I'll follow your advice, soul. You seem to have a winning way about you. :thumbup:

[Oldraver]

I may be able to find a trumpet voluntary.... :ky:

[Doctor Wu]

I may be able to find a trumpet voluntary.... :ky:
Stick to the oboe, raver, you tease such a sweet noise out of that thing..... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/005k.
(Yes, I know it's a tuba!) :lol:

[Oldraver]

You ain't getting any points for knowing that, Ern...

[scorpio]

We're on page two...and the quiz hasn't started yet... :shock:

[Doctor Wu]

You ain't getting any points for knowing that, Ern...
I probably ain't getting any points, full stop. I type too slowly. :lol:

[soul17]

Bit of sparring going on Scorps, jockeying for position, psyching each other out, getting in pole position on the grid.

[Doctor Wu]

We're on page two...and the quiz hasn't started yet... :shock:
It hasn't? :roll: Pre-match nerves, scorps..... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419F/0/003i.

[Doctor Wu]

Bit of sparring going on Scorps, jockeying for position, psyching each other out, getting in pole position on the grid.
Rubbing linament into our thighs......... :naka:

[scorpio]

Doh....Men..... :twisted:

[soul17]

Bit of sparring going on Scorps, jockeying for position, psyching each other out, getting in pole position on the grid.

Oh forgot to add, what a great quizmaster Mike is and i have noted that he has made some excellent posts of late.

[Oldraver]

Is Sizzler going to show...this is the question they're all asking.

Actually no..it only just occurred.

[Doctor Wu]

Bit of sparring going on Scorps, jockeying for position, psyching each other out, getting in pole position on the grid.

Oh forgot to add, what a great quizmaster Mike is and i have noted that he has made some excellent posts of late.
He's my favourite poster, actually. :love3: This linament tastes good...... :drunken:

[Ian Mac]

Don't start asking questions until i finish eating my ice lolly, or i'll probably get melted mivi all over me keyboard. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419F/0/004n.

[scorpio]

You multi tasking again Ian....?..Great smilies btw... 8)

[Mike Reynolds]

Creeping to the quizmeister (copyright Sizz) will get you nowhere, guys, but you have just under ten minutes to get yer glasses refreshed, grab a sarnie and a packet or twelve of Quavers and we will be on our way.....if we can drag everyone from Scorps excellent thread on Entertainment board which has got everyone's juices flowing, and, hopefully, their brains in gear for tonight.

Sizz did promise she would try to be here tonight, by the way. I hope she is.

Mike

[Ian Mac]

You multi tasking again Ian....?..Great smilies btw... 8)

Ta Scorps. I'm not finished with them yet. :wink:

[Oldraver]

I'm just making a coffee and some coconut sponge..and i've only got a minute.....

[Mike Reynolds]

OK here we go gang, first question tonight

Q1 - Although not hits in the UK, which US band had success with 'You Make my Pants Want To Get Up and Dance' and 'Cover of 'Rolling Stone'?

[Oldraver]

Dr Hook and the Medicine Show

[Ian Mac]

Dr Hook

[Red Baron]

I might try and join in from the start tonight!

I bet someone drags me away though!

RB

[scorpio]

I could easily copy Raver...but that would be cheating...I really don't know...so will make wild guess at Doctor Hook... [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/007s. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Doctor Wu]

Dr Hook.

[Red Baron]

STill missed it :(

[Ian Mac]

I might try and join in from the start tonight!

I bet someone drags me away though!

RB

I'd drag you away with that look. :P

[Agent Sizzle]

No idea about the answer but hello Quizmeister :love2: :bootyshake: & co...

[Mike Reynolds]

Raver and Ian first there

Q2 Who was the unexpected World Snooker champion in 1986?

Hi RB!

[Red Baron]

:oops:

FLY thinks I look like I need a cardigan :lol:

[scorpio]

Yes Hi Mike.. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419F/0/006h.

[Oldraver]

Joe Johnson

[soul17]

Joe Johnson

[Agent Sizzle]

Taylor - the one with theupside down glasses

[Doctor Wu]

Ann Widdecombe.

[Red Baron]

Joe Johnson

Hi Mike <hug>

[Ian Mac]

I remembered Joe, but couldn't remember his surname. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419E/0/003b.

[Oldraver]

and Mike I was the only one to say Medicine Show...Dr Hook was a different era...ahem....

[scorpio]

Doh..dunno....sideshow bob...

[Mike Reynolds]

Joe Johnson is correct, well done.

Hi Sizz and all who have joined.

Q3 - What was Corporal Jones' occupation in Dads Army?

[soul17]

Ann Widdecombe.

That's the spirit

[Agent Sizzle]

Joe Johnson

Hi Mike <hug>

Stop flirting. It won't work. :angryfire:

[Red Baron]

Butcher

[Ian Mac]

Butcher

[Agent Sizzle]

butcher

[scorpio]

clive dunn

[soul17]

butcher

[Doctor Wu]

Butcher!

[scorpio]

clive dunnoops.. :oops:

[Red Baron]

It might
:lol:


Joe Johnson

Hi Mike <hug>

Stop flirting. It won't work. :angryfire:

[Oldraver]

missed it..answering Erns email..there's a plot afoot....

[Agent Sizzle]

clive dunnoops.. :oops:

Blimey... ditzy redheads...

[Mike Reynolds]

Yes, that was quite easy I guess, it does get harder (ooo...err Missus)

Q4 - Where are the start and finish points for the University Boat Race?

[soul17]

missed it..answering Erns email..there's a plot afoot....

That old chestnut

[Ian Mac]

missed it..answering Erns email..there's a plot afoot....

A likely story. [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419F/0/005f.

[Doctor Wu]

missed it..answering Erns email..there's a plot afoot....
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Agent Sizzle]

Putney Bridge and Mortlake

[scorpio]

clive dunnoops.. :oops:

Blimey... ditzy redheads... :P :twisted:

[Oldraver]

Putney Mortlake

[Ian Mac]

Up the water and doon the water

[Red Baron]

Putney to Morlake

[soul17]

Henley Bridge and St Catherines Dock

[scorpio]

at the shallow end

[Doctor Wu]

The King's Arms and The Queen's Head?

[Mike Reynolds]

Yup, Sizz had that first,

5. Whose latest album is called 'Ladies Bridge'? (or Lady's Bridge)

[Oldraver]

Richard Hawley

[Agent Sizzle]

richard hawley

[Red Baron]

Richard Hawley

[soul17]

Elton John

[scorpio]

Ricard Hawley

[Doctor Wu]

Make your mind up, Mike! :lol:

[soul17]

Elton John

Sorry read it wrong thought it said Ladies Wig

[Mike Reynolds]

Well done Raver, Sizz, RB and Scorps, It sounds fantastic to me, from what I have heard.

6. From which planet did Superman come?

[Oldraver]

Jezza.

[soul17]

Krypton

[Agent Sizzle]

krypton

[Red Baron]

Krypton

[Ian Mac]

I got t he wrong answer cos you didn't know the album titl, so i'll take a couple of points compensation [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419F/0/001l.

[Doctor Wu]

Well done Raver, Sizz, RB and Scorps, It sounds fantastic to me, from what I have heard.

6. From which planet did Superman come?
Krypton.

[Agent Sizzle]

I got t he wrong answer cos you didn't know the album titl, so i'll take a couple of points compensation [img]http://img1.picturewizard.com/132419F/0/001l.


No way!!!

[Oldraver]

his dad was Marlon Brando.

[Red Baron]

I like the singles - is the rest as good?


Well done Raver, Sizz, RB and Scorps, It sounds fantastic to me, from what I have heard.

6. From which planet did Superman come?

[Mike Reynolds]

Yes, Krypton it is,

Sorry guys, just can't keep up tonight, give me a break will you?

[Doctor Wu]

Can I have a point for turning up?

[Red Baron]

Didn't look much like him!
RB

his dad was Marlon Brando.

[Oldraver]

sorry chaps and ladies....phone call...

[Ian Mac]

Give Mike a break you lot. He's trying to tally up my compensation points.

[Agent Sizzle]

Yes, Krypton it is,

Sorry guys, just can't keep up tonight, give me a break will you?

Just put down whatever it is that is distracting you! :shock:

[Mike Reynolds]

I can't read all the bloody replies and post the questions, this is impossible this week. Sorry guys.

[soul17]

sorry chaps and ladies....phone call...

Probably Chris Tarrant

[Red Baron]

OH does like your Avatar Sizz!

RB

[scorpio]

sorry chaps and ladies....phone call...

Probably Chris Tarrantphone a friend.. :lol:

[Red Baron]

Sorry, Mike
DO we need to behave better ;)
RB

I can't read all the bloody replies and post the questions, this is impossible this week. Sorry guys.

[Doctor Wu]

I can't read all the bloody replies and post the questions, this is impossible this week. Sorry guys.
I think you doing brilliantly, Mike. Now how about that point?

[Agent Sizzle]

OH does like your Avatar Sizz!

RB

:lol:

At least I managed to keep my clothes on <haughty>
:evil4:

[Ian Mac]

Just wait til i finish my jubbly.

[Oldraver]

sorry chaps and ladies....phone call...

Probably Chris Tarrant

He wanted sex..apparently his missus ain't talking to him

[Roland Butter]

Ok. I'll give Mike a smoke break.

Who is Joseph D. Kucan better known as?

[soul17]

sorry chaps and ladies....phone call...

Probably Chris Tarrant

He wanted sex..apparently his missus ain't talking to him

Ask the audience

[Oldraver]

Ok. I'll give Mike a smoke break.

Who is Joseph D. Kucan better known as?

Joe Kucan.

[scorpio]

Just wait til i finish my jubbly.is it lovely...?

[Agent Sizzle]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.

[Roland Butter]

Close Raver, but I want his charcter name please

[Red Baron]

Joe Coogin

[Oldraver]

Joe 90

[soul17]

Did he write a book under a different name?

Vertigo by Alfredo Hites

[Red Baron]

That's debatable :lol:




OH does like your Avatar Sizz!

RB

:lol:

At least I managed to keep my clothes on <haughty>
:evil4:

[Mike Reynolds]

Sorry, people, I can't cope with all the replies coming in at once, I just get lost in the rush. Someone else better take over from next week. Sorry again

Mike

[Doctor Wu]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE

[Roland Butter]

Agent, get the whip ready. They're not trying hard enough!

[Oldraver]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE

That's it Ern..you are quizmeister next week.

[Agent Sizzle]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE


Correct!!!

Have one of Ian's points!!! :D

[Oldraver]

Sorry, people, I can't cope with all the replies coming in at once, I just get lost in the rush. Someone else better take over from next week. Sorry again

Mike

Beverley Knight.

[Doctor Wu]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE

That's it Ern..you are quizmeister next week.
Everybody acquaint yourselves with the Treaty Of Wastwurtenburg, 1792, then. :lol:

[Oldraver]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE

That's it Ern..you are quizmeister next week.
Everybody acquaint yourselves with the Treaty Of Wastwurtenburg, 1792, then. :lol:

Sizzler lives there.

[Doctor Wu]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE


Correct!!!

Have one of Ian's points!!! :D
I'd rather have his jubbly! :lol:

[Red Baron]

Perhaps someone needs to do the scores while you do the questions

Trouble is, who could we trust :lol:

RB

[Mike Reynolds]

Q7 - what is the heraldic name for the colour black?

[Oldraver]

Name all the notes of the strings on a guitar.
EADGBE


Correct!!!

Have one of Ian's points!!! :D
I'd rather have his jubbly! :lol:

You'd suck anything that belonged to a Scotsman...

[Roland Butter]

Raver. he's as reliable as my dads old van

[Oldraver]

I've forgotten.

[Red Baron]

Sable

[scorpio]

sinister

[Agent Sizzle]

Mike, quizmeister extaordinaire -

You do a fantastic job.

If there is sometimes a lapse between questions it really doesn't matter - we can amuse ourselves. It's really no problem at all.

:3some:

[Doctor Wu]

Q7 - what is the heraldic name for the colour black?
Purple?

[Agent Sizzle]

sable

[Ian Mac]

Noir

[Oldraver]

Ali G

[Ian Mac]

I is

[scorpio]

sirius

[Oldraver]

I is

for Ian...

[Red Baron]

:lol:

sirius

[Mike Reynolds]

Thanks Sizz

Sable is correct

Foil and Sabre are two fencing swords, what is the other?

[scorpio]

:lol:

siriusthought you'd like that RB.. :thumbleft:

[Oldraver]

epee

[Doctor Wu]

The linament fumes are making me drowsy.

[Red Baron]

epee

[Ian Mac]

Epee

[Agent Sizzle]

epees or rapiers

[scorpio]

epee

[Red Baron]

Used to do fencing at school -

[Ian Mac]

Used to do fencing at school -

I made one once too.

[Mike Reynolds]

Epee is correct.

9 - Here's a good one, What is Terry Wogan's real first name (come on all you togs, you should get this)

[Oldraver]

Used to do fencing at school -

To keep you in or out..?

[Agent Sizzle]

Used to do fencing at school -


Me too!

With the mesh mask and the plastic dishes protecting the boobs :D

[Doctor Wu]

Used to do fencing at school -
It's always useful to learn a trade, RB. :lol:

[soul17]

Wilfred

[Roland Butter]

Bob

[Red Baron]

Michael Terence Wogan

[Oldraver]

Wiggy

[Agent Sizzle]

Michael

[scorpio]

Sir.

[Red Baron]

As you can tell from the Avatar - wasn't too much to worry about :oops:
RB


Used to do fencing at school -


Me too!

With the mesh mask and the plastic dishes protecting the boobs :D

[Doctor Wu]

Epee is correct.

9 - Here's a good one, What is Terry Wogan's real first name (come on all you togs, you should get this)
Is it Canute?

[Mike Reynolds]

RB and sizz correct with Michael

Q10 - In soccer, from which country do Boca Junior's come?

[Red Baron]

Jersey

[Oldraver]

argentina

[Roland Butter]

Pontypridd

[Agent Sizzle]

argentina

[scorpio]

Timbuktoo

[Mike Reynolds]

Argentina is right.

11 - Which camp comedian used to be joined in his pathetic act by Fanny the Wonderdog?

[scorpio]

Julian Clary

[Oldraver]

julian clary

[Agent Sizzle]

julian clarey

[Red Baron]

Julian Clary

[Ian Mac]

Jules Clary

[Doctor Wu]

Clary.

[Oldraver]

waheyyy Scorps..!! capitals too.... :wink:

[soul17]

Mike don't give up, my p.c. just froze, came back on, looked at posts i missed and pissed myself. You have plenty of time, don't rush. I am prepared to lose a lot of points for typing this long post.

[Mike Reynolds]

12 - What was the name of the computer that beat chess ace Gary Kasparov?

[Roland Butter]

I still owe Raver a point from the one question I posed.

[Oldraver]

Smartass

[Agent Sizzle]

deep blue

[Doctor Wu]

12 - What was the name of the computer that beat chess ace Gary Kasparov?
Blue something.....

[Ian Mac]

Deep thought

[Roland Butter]

Deep Blue

[soul17]

Argentina. I'm having that one was writing a long and meaning ful post!!

[scorpio]

PC Blue...mers

[Red Baron]

Don't know - who gave it a name??

[scorpio]

waheyyy Scorps..!! capitals too.... :wink:first one I knew.. :lol:

[Agent Sizzle]

12 - What was the name of the computer that beat chess ace Gary Kasparov?
Blue something.....

Or deep something... :o

[soul17]

Chesty kov

[Mike Reynolds]

Sizz is running away with it tonight, Deep Blue it is.

13 - What was Henry Fonda's last film, for which he won an Oscar?

[scorpio]

Don't know - who gave it a name?? :lol: who would name a PC...?

[Roland Butter]

On Golden Pond

[Red Baron]

On Golden Pond

[scorpio]

On Golden Pond

[soul17]

Don't know - who gave it a name?? :lol: who would name a PC...?

Named mine Plod

[Ian Mac]

On Golden Pond

[Agent Sizzle]

Am goldenen See

sorry, only know the german title... :?

[soul17]

on golden pond

[Doctor Wu]

This is my first quiz, and it's reminded me of what my ex-wives used to say to me: "There's a technique involved here, and you ain't got it".

[Red Baron]

Ours are called,
Trapper, Hawkeye and Hoolihan

RB


Don't know - who gave it a name?? :lol: who would name a PC...?

[Oldraver]

Don Olden Pong.

[Oldraver]

Am goldenen See

sorry, only know the german title... :?

I'm sure Mike will give you the points for that Sizzler.... 8)

[Ian Mac]

Blood On Le Nog

[Doctor Wu]

"This is my last film and I expect an oscar for it"?

[Mike Reynolds]

'Lovers of the World Unite' was a sixties hit for Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway, under what pseudonym?

[Oldraver]

David and Jonathan

[Red Baron]

David & Jonathan

[Doctor Wu]

Richard and Judy.

[scorpio]

the two Rogs

[Agent Sizzle]

david and johnathan

[Oldraver]

or Adolf und Johann

[Doctor Wu]

the two Rogs
:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Ian Mac]

Belle and Sebastian

[Oldraver]

the two Rogs
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Was a bit good, wasn't it..? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[soul17]

By the time i looked up what Persudimum meant, it was answered

[Mike Reynolds]

Yeah David and Jonothan or whatever.

What was the name of the follow up film to 'Romancing the Stone'?

[Doctor Wu]

the two Rogs
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Was a bit good, wasn't it..? :lol: :lol: :lol:
She's still got it! :lol:

[Red Baron]

:shock:

By the time i looked up what Persudimum meant, it was answered

[Oldraver]

By the time i looked up what Persudimum meant, it was answered

When was that...and is it a washing powder..?

[scorpio]

Jewel of the Nile

[Roland Butter]

Jewel of the Nile

[Ian Mac]

Jewel on the Nile

[Ian Mac]

Jewel on the Nile

Of

[soul17]

jewel of the Nile

[Agent Sizzle]

jewel of the nile

[Oldraver]

Marrying The Stone.

[Ian Mac]

Getting blood from a......

[scorpio]

the two Rogs
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Was a bit good, wasn't it..? :lol: :lol: :lol:
She's still got it! :lol:thanks boys..wotcha mean I'm not right... :shock: ..I saw them perform it...that gay bar Wu was on about... :lol:

[Doctor Wu]

Jews In Denial.

[Mike Reynolds]

Yeah, Jewel of the Nile.

16 - In which year was Margaret Thatcher ousted as PM?

[Red Baron]

1989

[soul17]

1992

[Agent Sizzle]

1990

[scorpio]

1989

[Ian Mac]

1990

[Oldraver]

not soon enough.