Silliness Quiz - Page 519

red_phoenix · 05-24-2012, 06:54 PM

Queen Elizabeth, England, Australia, Canada, 60 years?

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_pheonix

Queen Elizabeth, England, Australia, Canada, 60 years?

Correct! She's number 2 on the list.

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2. Queen Elizabeth, UK and many other countries, 60 years (currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee) - red_pheonix 4 points
3.
4.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Addendum: monarchs of more than one country or territory count as one on the list.

orlok · 05-24-2012, 07:27 PM

Well, the UK, obviously - very nearly 60 years - Queen Elizabeth II
Denmark - 40 years - Margrethe II

EDIT: oh poo - didn't see there was another page of postings...

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

Well, the UK, obviously - very nearly 60 years - Queen Elizabeth II
Denmark - 40 years - Margrethe II

EDIT: oh poo - didn't see there was another page of postings...

You still get points for Queen Margrethe

1.
2. Queen Elizabeth II, UK and many other countries, 60 years (currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee) - red_pheonix 4 points
3.
4.
5. Queen Margrethe II, Denmark, 40 years - Orlok 4 points
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

SneakySnake · 05-24-2012, 07:36 PM

Queen Victoria reigned for biggus mob long time? She was so very young when she started.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 07:40 PM

Living monarchs only, Sneaky. But yes, Victoria's still ahead of Elizabeth so far (I suspect the current queen will overtake her record).

Fbone · 05-24-2012, 07:42 PM

King Carl Gustaf XVI of Sweden. I don't know his length of rain. Guess 40yrs.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fbone

King Carl Gustaf XVI of Sweden. I don't know his length of rain. Guess 40yrs.

Correct - and very close on length of reign.

1.
2. Queen Elizabeth II, UK and many other countries, 60 years (her Diamond Jubilee is this year) - red_pheonix 4 points
3.
4.
5. Queen Margrethe II, Denmark, 40 years - Orlok 4 points
6. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden, 39 years in September - Fbone 4 points
7.
8.
9.
10.

Fbone · 05-24-2012, 07:48 PM

I guessed based on the age of his eldest daughter and heir. She's probably close to 40.

Stitchawl · 05-24-2012, 08:56 PM

Bhumibol ... King of Thailand

EDIT: He should be #1. I think he's been on the throne for about 65 years now.

Stitchawl ... King of the Road

EDIT:... Maybe #9... Only on the road for 50 years.

Stitchawl

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Bhumibol ... King of Thailand
Stitchawl ... King of the Road

Stitchawl

Two Number Ones! But I'm afraid "The Road" isn't a sovereign state.

1. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) , Thailand, 66 years next month - Stitchawl 4 points
2. Queen Elizabeth II, UK and many other countries, 60 years (currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee) - red_pheonix 4 points
3.
4.
5. Queen Margrethe II, Denmark, 40 years - Orlok 4 points
6. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden, 39 years in September - Fbone 4 points
7.
8.
9.
10.

SneakySnake · 05-24-2012, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shayne Parkinson

Living monarchs only, Sneaky. But yes, Victoria's still ahead of Elizabeth so far (I suspect the current queen will overtake her record).

So the previous Japanese guy would be out then?

Wondering about the current Japanese emperor, given I think there is no longer a Japanese empire.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-24-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

So the previous Japanese guy would be out then?

Wondering about the current Japanese emperor, given I think there is no longer a Japanese empire.

The current Japanese emperor is indeed on the list. Care to make a guesstimate of how long he's reigned?

Stitchawl · 05-24-2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

Wondering about the current Japanese emperor, given I think there is no longer a Japanese empire.

He still here, and still a direct descendent of Amaterastsuomikami, the Sun Goddess. Once a year he ventures out of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to visit her shrine located about 3 hours ride from here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shayne Parkinson

The current Japanese emperor is indeed on the list. Care to make a guesstimate of how long he's reigned?

I forgot about him... He really doesn't stand out the way the Thai king does...
He's Akihito to English speakers but usually referred to as just 'Tenno.' I guess he's been on the throne for as long as I've been in Japan... about 23-24 year?

EDIT: I just took a look at an electric bill... He's been in place for 23 years! The Japanese use two methods for counting the years; Gregorian for one, but how many years the current Tenno has been on the throne for the other. The date on my electric bill was 23-5-15.

Stitchawl

Shayne Parkinson · 05-25-2012, 12:10 AM

I did rather think you might get that one, Stitchy.

The British used to use reign for dates, too. I have some old wills with dates like Anne 2.

1. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) , Thailand, 66 years next month - Stitchawl 4 points
2. Queen Elizabeth II, UK and many other countries, 60 years (currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee) - red_pheonix 4 points
3.
4.
5. Queen Margrethe II, Denmark, 40 years - Orlok 4 points
6. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden, 39 years in September - Fbone 4 points
7.
8.
9.
10. Emperor Akihito, Japan, 23 years - SneakySnake 1 point, Stitchawl 3 points

Current scores:
Stitchawl 7 points
red_pheonix, Orlok and Fbone 4 points
SneakySnake 1 point

Still 20 points up for grabs.

05-24-2012, 08:56 PM	#7780
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Bhumibol ... King of Thailand EDIT: He should be #1. I think he's been on the throne for about 65 years now. Stitchawl ... King of the Road EDIT:... Maybe #9... Only on the road for 50 years. Stitchawl Last edited by Stitchawl; 05-24-2012 at 08:59 PM.

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05-24-2012, 06:54 PM	#7771
red_phoenix Grand Sorcerer Posts: 18,417 Karma: 445850508 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Sony PRS-T1	Queen Elizabeth, England, Australia, Canada, 60 years?

05-24-2012, 07:27 PM	#7773
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05-24-2012, 07:36 PM	#7775
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05-24-2012, 07:40 PM	#7776
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Living monarchs only, Sneaky. But yes, Victoria's still ahead of Elizabeth so far (I suspect the current queen will overtake her record).

05-24-2012, 07:42 PM	#7777
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,330 Karma: 103930826 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	King Carl Gustaf XVI of Sweden. I don't know his length of rain. Guess 40yrs.

05-24-2012, 07:48 PM	#7779
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,330 Karma: 103930826 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I guessed based on the age of his eldest daughter and heir. She's probably close to 40.

05-25-2012, 12:10 AM	#7785
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	I did rather think you might get that one, Stitchy. The British used to use reign for dates, too. I have some old wills with dates like Anne 2. 1. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX) , Thailand, 66 years next month - Stitchawl 4 points 2. Queen Elizabeth II, UK and many other countries, 60 years (currently celebrating her Diamond Jubilee) - red_pheonix 4 points 3. 4. 5. Queen Margrethe II, Denmark, 40 years - Orlok 4 points 6. King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden, 39 years in September - Fbone 4 points 7. 8. 9. 10. Emperor Akihito, Japan, 23 years - SneakySnake 1 point, Stitchawl 3 points Current scores: Stitchawl 7 points red_pheonix, Orlok and Fbone 4 points SneakySnake 1 point Still 20 points up for grabs.