Silliness Quiz - Page 836

Shayne Parkinson · 01-11-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Hmmmm ... 3 & 5 were both involved with the Charge of the Light Brigade ....

The naming of the balaclava item of headware?

Clothing is on the right lines, but not the balaclava.

poohbear_nc · 01-11-2014, 03:14 PM

4. Madame du Pompadour? [remembered courtesy of a Doctor Who episode] - the hairstyle?

Shayne Parkinson · 01-11-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

4. Madame du Pompadour? [remembered courtesy of a Doctor Who episode] - the hairstyle?

Yes, indeed! And nice Doctor reference.

Kumabjorn · 01-11-2014, 06:06 PM

Harald I of Denmark had constant tooth ache, his front teeth were so inflamed they became dark, his nickname was Blåtand, in English Bluetooth. The Swedish company Anoto developed a reading pen, essentially a small scanner aimed at students, and wanted it to communicate wirelessly with laptops. The CEO of that company was a history buff and named the technology after the king.

Shayne Parkinson · 01-11-2014, 06:49 PM

Great details, Kumabjorn! A point for you.

The OED adds: "[Harald] brought together various Scandinavian territories under his rule; used with allusion to the way in which this technology facilitates communication between devices and hence brings them together."

Shayne Parkinson · 01-11-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Shayne Parkinson

These people all have something named after them. But (just to make it more of a challenge) each of them is better known by another title or surname, and (with one exception) it's the more familiar form that has lent itself to the item.

One point for each correct item, and bonus points for an explanation of why it was named after that person and/or cool details.

1. Harald I of Denmark (c910–985) - Bluetooth. Harald was nicknamed "Bluetooth". He brought various Scandinavian territories together. Bilbo, 1 point; Kumabjorn 1 point.
2. Alice Longworth (1884–1980)
3. James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) - Cardigan. The OED simply states that the cardigan (at that time a knitted wool waistcoat) was named for the Earl of Cardigan, "distinguished in the Crimean war". Bilbo, 2 points.
4. Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-1764) - the Pompadour hairstyle associated with Madame de Pompadour. Poohbear, 2 points.
5. FitzRoy James Henry Somerset (1788–1855)

Still to be answered:

2. Alice Longworth (1884–1980)
5. FitzRoy James Henry Somerset (1788–1855)

Clues to come, if necessary.

poohbear_nc · 01-11-2014, 07:38 PM

2. OK - she destroyed Dewey's political career - calling him "the little man on the wedding cake" - something from that?

Shayne Parkinson · 01-11-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

2. OK - she destroyed Dewey's political career - calling him "the little man on the wedding cake" - something from that?

No, it's a much gentler reason!

Pooh obviously recognises the lady, but for anyone who didn't: Alice's maiden name was Roosevelt.

poohbear_nc · 01-11-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shayne Parkinson

No, it's a much gentler reason!

Pooh obviously recognises the lady, but for anyone who didn't: Alice's maiden name was Roosevelt.

By one of those ungodly coincidences that occur so frequently in this forum, I received as a gag gift for Xmas a T-shirt with a variant of her most famous quotation on it: "If you haven't anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me." and I read about her .... a truly savage but entertaining wit of her time.

Shayne Parkinson · 01-11-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

By one of those ungodly coincidences that occur so frequently in this forum, I received as a gag gift for Xmas a T-shirt with a variant of her most famous quotation on it: "If you haven't anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me." and I read about her .... a truly savage but entertaining wit of her time.

She does sound a lady it would be much better to be friends with than otherwise!

Clue for #2: Alice's namesake item is an an abstract one. It dates back to 1905.
Clue for #5: This relates to clothing.

Shayne Parkinson · 01-12-2014, 01:41 PM

More clues:

2. Alice's namesake item has a song named after it, first written for a 1919 musical and later performed by (among others) Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand.

5. FitzRoy James Henry Somerset (1788–1855) was better known as Lord [answer]. A loss he suffered after the Battle of Waterloo led to his preference for the clothing-related thing named after him.

Bilbo1967 · 01-12-2014, 02:15 PM

Number 5 must be Lord Raglan I think. Is a Raglan an item of clothing?

Shayne Parkinson · 01-12-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Number 5 must be Lord Raglan I think. Is a Raglan an item of clothing?

It is indeed Lord Raglan! I'm now thinking there's a dearth of knitters and dressmakers in this forum if no one's familiar with Raglan sleeves.

The OED's definition:

Quote:

An overcoat or (later more generally) other garment in which each sleeve continues in one piece up to the neck.... This style of sleeve produces a larger, looser armhole than a conventional set-in sleeve.

One point to Bilbo for the name; another point is available for the reason Lord Raglan used this style of coat after Waterloo.

Shayne Parkinson · 01-12-2014, 02:49 PM

These people all have something named after them. But (just to make it more of a challenge) each of them is better known by another title or surname, and (with one exception) it's the more familiar form that has lent itself to the item.

One point for each correct item, and bonus points for an explanation of why it was named after that person and/or cool details.

1. Harald I of Denmark (c910–985) - Bluetooth. Harald was nicknamed "Bluetooth". He brought various Scandinavian territories together. Bilbo, 1 point; Kumabjorn 1 point.
2. Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884–1980)
3. James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) - Cardigan. The OED simply states that the cardigan (at that time a knitted wool waistcoat) was named for the Earl of Cardigan, "distinguished in the Crimean war". Bilbo, 2 points.
4. Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-1764) - the Pompadour hairstyle associated with Madame de Pompadour. Poohbear, 2 points.
5. FitzRoy James Henry Somerset (1788–1855) - the Raglan sleeve. Bilbo, 1 point.

Bilbo, 4 points
Poohbear, 2 points
Kumabjorn, 1 point

Still two points available for Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and one for Lord Raglan.

orlok · 01-12-2014, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shayne Parkinson

It is indeed Lord Raglan! I'm now thinking there's a dearth of knitters and dressmakers in this forum if no one's familiar with Raglan sleeves.

The OED's definition:

One point to Bilbo for the name; another point is available for the reason Lord Raglan used this style of coat after Waterloo.

He lost an arm in battle, so I guess it has something to do with that?

01-12-2014, 02:49 PM	#12539
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	These people all have something named after them. But (just to make it more of a challenge) each of them is better known by another title or surname, and (with one exception) it's the more familiar form that has lent itself to the item. One point for each correct item, and bonus points for an explanation of why it was named after that person and/or cool details. 1. Harald I of Denmark (c910–985) - Bluetooth. Harald was nicknamed "Bluetooth". He brought various Scandinavian territories together. Bilbo, 1 point; Kumabjorn 1 point. 2. Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884–1980) 3. James Thomas Brudenell (1797-1868) - Cardigan. The OED simply states that the cardigan (at that time a knitted wool waistcoat) was named for the Earl of Cardigan, "distinguished in the Crimean war". Bilbo, 2 points. 4. Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-1764) - the Pompadour hairstyle associated with Madame de Pompadour. Poohbear, 2 points. 5. FitzRoy James Henry Somerset (1788–1855) - the Raglan sleeve. Bilbo, 1 point. Bilbo, 4 points Poohbear, 2 points Kumabjorn, 1 point Still two points available for Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and one for Lord Raglan. Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 01-12-2014 at 02:52 PM.

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01-11-2014, 03:14 PM	#12527
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,688 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	4. Madame du Pompadour? [remembered courtesy of a Doctor Who episode] - the hairstyle?

01-11-2014, 06:06 PM	#12529
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Harald I of Denmark had constant tooth ache, his front teeth were so inflamed they became dark, his nickname was Blåtand, in English Bluetooth. The Swedish company Anoto developed a reading pen, essentially a small scanner aimed at students, and wanted it to communicate wirelessly with laptops. The CEO of that company was a history buff and named the technology after the king.

01-11-2014, 06:49 PM	#12530
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Great details, Kumabjorn! A point for you. The OED adds: "[Harald] brought together various Scandinavian territories under his rule; used with allusion to the way in which this technology facilitates communication between devices and hence brings them together."

01-11-2014, 07:38 PM	#12532
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,688 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	2. OK - she destroyed Dewey's political career - calling him "the little man on the wedding cake" - something from that?

01-12-2014, 01:41 PM	#12536
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	More clues: 2. Alice's namesake item has a song named after it, first written for a 1919 musical and later performed by (among others) Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand. 5. FitzRoy James Henry Somerset (1788–1855) was better known as Lord [answer]. A loss he suffered after the Battle of Waterloo led to his preference for the clothing-related thing named after him.

01-12-2014, 02:15 PM	#12537
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Number 5 must be Lord Raglan I think. Is a Raglan an item of clothing?

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