Silliness Quiz - Page 950

Shayne Parkinson · 07-02-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Time for some hints.

Robert Zimmerman does use an antonomasia.

Given the useful clue

, I'll say an antonomasia is a stage name/pseudonym. Robert Zimmerman is better known as Bob Dylan.

Kumabjorn · 07-02-2014, 06:37 PM

Another point for Shayne for a total of three. Antonomasia is the use of an epithet or other name in place of a proper name, ex. Big Apple.
We have a three way tie, but since Bookpossum arrived at those points first, I'll declare him the winner.

Bookpossum · 07-02-2014, 06:59 PM

Well, that is kind of you Kumabjorn, but I'm actually away from home on holidays and only able to check in every now and then, so could one of my equal winners take the next quiz on please?

Shayne Parkinson · 07-02-2014, 10:17 PM

I'm happy for someone else to take it, as I don't have anything ready (and I'm meant to be writing

).

Kumabjorn · 07-02-2014, 10:57 PM

Quizzes, the ethical procrastination

Shayne Parkinson · 07-03-2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Quizzes, the ethical procrastination

What an irresistible definition.

Here are some nicknames associated with various British monarchs since 1066. One point for the monarch's regnal name (including the number), and one point for why he or she was given this nickname.

1. Lackland - King John. Doubleshuffle, 1 point
2. The Sailor King - William the ?. Kumabjorn, 1/2 point
3. Longshanks - Edward I, for his great height. Orlok, 2 points
4. Coeur de Lion - Richard I, for his courage in battle. Doubleshuffle, 1 point; Orlok, 1 point
5. Uncle of Europe - Edward VII, related to almost every other monarch in Europe thanks to his mother. Poohbear, 2 points
6. Beauclerc - Henry ? Poohbear, 1/2 point
7. Bloody Mary I. Doubleshuffle, 1 point
8. Curtmantle
9. Farmer George III. Pdurrant, 1 point
10. Rufus - William II. Bookpossum, 1 point.

Doubleshuffle: 3 points
Orlok: 3 points
Poohbear: 2.5 points
Bookpossum, Pdurrant: 1 point each
Kumabjorn: 1/2 point

Kumabjorn · 07-03-2014, 11:08 PM

2. The Sailor King was William, but I'm not sure of the number.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-03-2014, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

2. The Sailor King was William, but I'm not sure of the number.

1/2 a point.

doubleshuffle · 07-04-2014, 12:27 AM

1. John Lackland. I can't recall ever hearing of a number associated with him. Did he really have one?

3. Was Longshanks a Richard? Just guessing here, so no idea as to a number...

4. Richard the Lionheart was #I of course.

7. Bloody Mary. Another #I I think.

Shayne Parkinson · 07-04-2014, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleshuffle

1. John Lackland. I can't recall ever hearing of a number associated with him. Did he really have one?

Correct - and you're right, he has no number. The name John has never again been used for a British monarch.

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3. Was Longshanks a Richard? Just guessing here, so no idea as to a number...

No, not a Richard.

Quote:

4. Richard the Lionheart was #I of course.

Yes indeed!

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7. Bloody Mary. Another #I I think.

Correct again.

3 points to Doubleshuffle.

Don't forget, everyone, that there are also points for the "why" of the nickname.

orlok · 07-04-2014, 04:44 AM

3. Edward I. "Longshanks" because he was tall?

orlok · 07-04-2014, 04:51 AM

4. Richard I was called "Lionheart" due to his courage displayed in battle - maybe during the Crusades?

pdurrant · 07-04-2014, 07:18 AM

9. Farmer [name]
One of the Georges, I think. Let's try George III

10. Rufus
Henry VIII was a red-head, IIRC, so perhaps this is him.

poohbear_nc · 07-04-2014, 08:50 AM

5. Uncle of Europe - Edward VII - b/c he was related to nearly every other monarch in Europe - mummy was quite skilled in marrying off her brood into other royal houses.

poohbear_nc · 07-04-2014, 01:46 PM

6. Beauclerc - one of the Henry's - an early one - but I can't remember more ...

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07-02-2014, 06:37 PM	#14237
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	Another point for Shayne for a total of three. Antonomasia is the use of an epithet or other name in place of a proper name, ex. Big Apple. We have a three way tie, but since Bookpossum arrived at those points first, I'll declare him the winner.

07-02-2014, 06:59 PM	#14238
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Well, that is kind of you Kumabjorn, but I'm actually away from home on holidays and only able to check in every now and then, so could one of my equal winners take the next quiz on please?

07-02-2014, 10:17 PM	#14239
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	I'm happy for someone else to take it, as I don't have anything ready (and I'm meant to be writing ).

07-02-2014, 10:57 PM	#14240
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	Quizzes, the ethical procrastination

07-03-2014, 11:08 PM	#14242
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	2. The Sailor King was William, but I'm not sure of the number.

07-04-2014, 12:27 AM	#14244
doubleshuffle Unicycle Daredevil Posts: 13,944 Karma: 185432100 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Planet of the Pudding Brains Device: Aura HD (R.I.P. After six years the USB socket died.) tolino shine 3	1. John Lackland. I can't recall ever hearing of a number associated with him. Did he really have one? 3. Was Longshanks a Richard? Just guessing here, so no idea as to a number... 4. Richard the Lionheart was #I of course. 7. Bloody Mary. Another #I I think.

07-04-2014, 04:44 AM	#14246
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	3. Edward I. "Longshanks" because he was tall?

07-04-2014, 04:51 AM	#14247
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	4. Richard I was called "Lionheart" due to his courage displayed in battle - maybe during the Crusades?

07-04-2014, 07:18 AM	#14248
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,082 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	9. Farmer [name] One of the Georges, I think. Let's try George III 10. Rufus Henry VIII was a red-head, IIRC, so perhaps this is him.

07-04-2014, 08:50 AM	#14249
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,688 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	5. Uncle of Europe - Edward VII - b/c he was related to nearly every other monarch in Europe - mummy was quite skilled in marrying off her brood into other royal houses.

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07-04-2014, 01:46 PM	#14250
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,688 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	6. Beauclerc - one of the Henry's - an early one - but I can't remember more ...