Silliness Quiz - Page 190

Shayne Parkinson · 05-09-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

marmosets?

Quote:

grapes?

No to both

The closest suggestion so far is probably medlars.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-09-2011, 10:12 PM

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What fruit was marmalade originally made from and named after?

The word "marmalade" comes from the name of this fruit in a certain language.

SneakySnake · 05-09-2011, 10:46 PM

onions?

Shayne Parkinson · 05-09-2011, 10:50 PM

No. Definitely a fruit.

- Not a berry
- Not a citrus fruit
- Not bananas, marmosets, cherries, medlars or grapes
- The closest suggestion so far is medlar

SneakySnake · 05-09-2011, 11:03 PM

I don't even know what a medlar is, and if I look it up it may give the game away.

pear?

Shayne Parkinson · 05-09-2011, 11:25 PM

Pear is also somewhat close.

This fruit is in the same family as apples, pears and medlars.

SneakySnake · 05-10-2011, 12:07 AM

quince?

gtg the tree man is here to chop down the palm.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-10-2011, 12:12 AM

Yes! Well done, Sneaky.

"Marmalade" is from the Portuguese name for the quince, marmelo. The original marmalade was a sort of thick quince jelly, but in more recent centuries it's become associated with citrus fruit.

We have a quince tree, and we make quince paste and jelly. And just occasionally quince marmalade.

SneakySnake · 05-10-2011, 01:14 AM

hmm new Q hang on bloke is asking questions about solar panel stuff... brb

orlok · 05-10-2011, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

hmm new Q hang on bloke is asking questions about solar panel stuff... brb

Is the answer "they provide electricity through the photovoltaic panel to supply electricity in commercial and residential applications"?

SneakySnake · 05-10-2011, 07:33 PM

yes, please go ahead!

I am currently trying to reply to a smart arse German backpacker about her payslips.

Sorry Germany, but your backpackers are the worst behaved out of any nationality we have had.

netseeker · 05-10-2011, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneakySnake

yes, please go ahead!

I am currently trying to reply to a smart arse German backpacker about her payslips.

Sorry Germany, but your backpackers are the worst behaved out of any nationality we have had.

I think we definitely need a POLL for this.

poohbear_nc · 05-10-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by netseeker

I think we definitely need a POLL for this.

Don't make me move you all to the P&R forum!

poohbear_nc · 05-10-2011, 08:05 PM

OK - here's an easy one: What popular toy has its roots in WW II - when the War Production Board asked General Electric to come up with a cheap, synthetic, all-purpose replacement for rubber, which could be mass-produced and used for everything from tires to gas masks?

SneakySnake · 05-10-2011, 08:27 PM

slime?

*promises not to bait German traps with any more cheese*

05-09-2011, 10:50 PM	#2839
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	No. Definitely a fruit. - Not a berry - Not a citrus fruit - Not bananas, marmosets, cherries, medlars or grapes - The closest suggestion so far is medlar Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 05-09-2011 at 10:53 PM.

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05-09-2011, 10:46 PM	#2838
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	onions?

05-09-2011, 11:03 PM	#2840
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	I don't even know what a medlar is, and if I look it up it may give the game away. pear?

05-09-2011, 11:25 PM	#2841
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Pear is also somewhat close. This fruit is in the same family as apples, pears and medlars.

05-10-2011, 12:07 AM	#2842
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	quince? gtg the tree man is here to chop down the palm.

05-10-2011, 12:12 AM	#2843
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Yes! Well done, Sneaky. "Marmalade" is from the Portuguese name for the quince, marmelo. The original marmalade was a sort of thick quince jelly, but in more recent centuries it's become associated with citrus fruit. We have a quince tree, and we make quince paste and jelly. And just occasionally quince marmalade.

05-10-2011, 01:14 AM	#2844
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	hmm new Q hang on bloke is asking questions about solar panel stuff... brb

05-10-2011, 07:33 PM	#2846
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	yes, please go ahead! I am currently trying to reply to a smart arse German backpacker about her payslips. Sorry Germany, but your backpackers are the worst behaved out of any nationality we have had.

05-10-2011, 08:05 PM	#2849
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,688 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	OK - here's an easy one: What popular toy has its roots in WW II - when the War Production Board asked General Electric to come up with a cheap, synthetic, all-purpose replacement for rubber, which could be mass-produced and used for everything from tires to gas masks?

05-10-2011, 08:27 PM	#2850
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	slime? promises not to bait German traps with any more cheese