Silliness Quiz - Page 382

Bilbo1967 · 02-20-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Shayne Parkinson

Picking some not yet answered:
5. Who said the below to a driving instructor, and what country was he in?

"How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?"
Sounds like Prince Philip.

6. Which company said the below, about which band?
"We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out."
EMI (Yes, Beatles)

10. Who, almost certainly apocryphally, said, "Good luck Mr. Gorsky"?
Neil Armstrong on the Moon.

5. It was the inimitable Prince Philip.

6. Not EMI, sorry.

10. Yes. Not a story to be retold here. It's an urban legend that can easily be googled for those who don't know.

Two points.

poohbear_nc · 02-20-2012, 06:58 PM

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9. Which commentator famously said the below, about which sporting event, in which year?

"Some people are on the pitch! They think it's all over!"

Gotta be cricket ...

Bilbo1967 · 02-20-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Gotta be cricket ...

Sorry, no.

poohbear_nc · 02-20-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Sorry, no.

NO?

This isn't my week for quizzes!

Bilbo1967 · 02-20-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

NO?

This isn't my week for quizzes!

It didn't happen in NC, if that makes you feel any better

poohbear_nc · 02-20-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

It didn't happen in NC, if that makes you feel any better

Not really, since I seem to be equally ignorant about what DOES go on in NC!

Bilbo1967 · 02-20-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Not really, since I seem to be equally ignorant about what DOES go on in NC!

Well, you are only a chicken

I'm off to bed now, so keep the answers coming in and I'll try to respond in the morning (UK time).

Bookpossum · 02-20-2012, 07:43 PM

3. Jack the Ripper at a guess. It sounds mad enough.

9. Maybe a football pitch? So a big final but I have no idea which one. I'll go for a World Cup.

issybird · 02-20-2012, 09:00 PM

OK, I figure 5 has to be in Australia, but then wouldn't bookpossum know?

For 6, I'll guess Columbia Records?

Daithi · 02-20-2012, 09:37 PM

I believe #8 is George Best, although I heard the quote as, "I spent 90 percent of my money on women, drink, and fast cars. The rest I wasted!"

Bookpossum · 02-20-2012, 09:39 PM

Ah sorry, I missed the "where?" for No 5. I would think Australia is the right answer, issybird, so that's your point.

Daithi · 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM

I'm going to guess at #9 -- A World Cup Game? You guys call a soccer field a pitch, right?

Edit: Never mind on question #9. I just read it again, and I need to name the commentator and the year. I don't have a chance.

Bilbo1967 · 02-21-2012, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

3. Jack the Ripper at a guess. It sounds mad enough.

9. Maybe a football pitch? So a big final but I have no idea which one. I'll go for a World Cup.

Yes, Jack the Ripper. From the "Dear Boss" letter.

It was a World Cup Final

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Originally Posted by issybird

OK, I figure 5 has to be in Australia, but then wouldn't bookpossum know?

For 6, I'll guess Columbia Records?

Not Australia, no.

Not Columbia Records either, i'm afraid.

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Originally Posted by Daithi

I believe #8 is George Best, although I heard the quote as, "I spent 90 percent of my money on women, drink, and fast cars. The rest I wasted!"

Yes - George Best it was.

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

Ah sorry, I missed the "where?" for No 5. I would think Australia is the right answer, issybird, so that's your point.

No.

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Originally Posted by Daithi

I'm going to guess at #9 -- A World Cup Game? You guys call a soccer field a pitch, right?

Edit: Never mind on question #9. I just read it again, and I need to name the commentator and the year. I don't have a chance.

It was a World Cup Game. We do call a football field a pitch, yes.

issybird · 02-21-2012, 05:11 AM

5. Kenya?

6. Decca?

orlok · 02-21-2012, 07:18 AM

5. "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?" - Prince Philip in Scotland

6. "We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out." - Decca said this about the Beatles

9. "Some people are on the pitch! They think it's all over...it is now!" - Kenneth Wolstenholme said this after England's fourth goal of the 1966 Football World Cup (our last ever win...)

02-20-2012, 09:00 PM	#5724
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,613 Karma: 237001505 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One	OK, I figure 5 has to be in Australia, but then wouldn't bookpossum know? For 6, I'll guess Columbia Records? Last edited by issybird; 02-20-2012 at 09:06 PM.

02-20-2012, 09:37 PM	#5725
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I believe #8 is George Best, although I heard the quote as, "I spent 90 percent of my money on women, drink, and fast cars. The rest I wasted!" Last edited by Daithi; 02-20-2012 at 09:40 PM.

02-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#5727
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I'm going to guess at #9 -- A World Cup Game? You guys call a soccer field a pitch, right? Edit: Never mind on question #9. I just read it again, and I need to name the commentator and the year. I don't have a chance. Last edited by Daithi; 02-20-2012 at 10:03 PM.

02-21-2012, 05:11 AM	#5729
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,613 Karma: 237001505 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One	5. Kenya? 6. Decca? Last edited by issybird; 02-21-2012 at 05:16 AM.

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02-20-2012, 07:43 PM	#5723
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	3. Jack the Ripper at a guess. It sounds mad enough. 9. Maybe a football pitch? So a big final but I have no idea which one. I'll go for a World Cup.

02-20-2012, 09:39 PM	#5726
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Ah sorry, I missed the "where?" for No 5. I would think Australia is the right answer, issybird, so that's your point.

02-21-2012, 07:18 AM	#5730
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	5. "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?" - Prince Philip in Scotland 6. "We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out." - Decca said this about the Beatles 9. "Some people are on the pitch! They think it's all over...it is now!" - Kenneth Wolstenholme said this after England's fourth goal of the 1966 Football World Cup (our last ever win...)