Silliness Quiz - Page 402

orlok · 03-07-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

That's the fella!

I should have known the big five straight off, considering we used to go to the game reserve at least once a year when I was a kid. Terrible what alcohol does to the little grey cells.

What about my Collection of crocodiles guess? I don't think it's right, but I know it's something like that.

Bilbo1967 · 03-07-2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

I should have known the big five straight off, considering we used to go to the game reserve at least once a year when I was a kid. Terrible what alcohol does to the little grey cells.

What about my Collection of crocodiles guess? I don't think it's right, but I know it's something like that.

I believe the crocodile answer you gave to be wrong.

It may be that there is more than one collective noun for crocodiles, but I'll stick with the one I know. As a clue, it describes crocodiles on land rather than in water I think.

poohbear_nc · 03-07-2012, 05:56 PM

A bask of crocodiles?

Bilbo1967 · 03-07-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

A bask of crocodiles?

It is, well done.

Only number 4 to get. He's one of my favourite artists. Not exactly mainstream, but with a great, if unconventional, voice.

orlok · 03-08-2012, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

A bask of crocodiles?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

It is, well done.

Only number 4 to get. He's one of my favourite artists. Not exactly mainstream, but with a great, if unconventional, voice.

I've just looked it up, and found a congregation of crocodiles, which is what I was thinking of. I also found a float of crocodiles, so who knows...?

SneakySnake · 03-08-2012, 04:25 AM

I think it is a scary of crocodiles. All you can see at night are their red eyes!

Bilbo1967 · 03-08-2012, 12:22 PM

I don't think anybody is going to get the singer, so I'll give you the answer. It was the inimitable Captain Beefheart, from 'Safe as Milk' and 'Icecream for Crow' respectively. Shame on you all for not knowing that

I'll leave it open as to who wants to ask the next question.

SneakySnake · 03-11-2012, 12:03 AM

Has anyone got a Q?

wannabee · 03-11-2012, 12:53 AM

Captain Picard often had one of the Q too often for his liking.

Stitchawl · 03-11-2012, 01:23 AM

I'll throw out a muli-part question.

ARLINGTON CEMETERY The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

1. "How many steps does the guard take during his
walk across the tomb of the Unknowns" and why?

2. How long does he hesitate after his about face
to begin his return walk and why?

3. Why are his gloves wet?

4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all
the time and, if not, why not?

5. How often are the guards changed?

Stitchawl

Daithi · 03-11-2012, 12:50 PM

1. I'd guess 21, because it is the same as the 21 gun salute.
2. 21 seconds? Same reason.
3. To honor the Navy and Marines?
4. Same shoulder -- probably wrong but I couldn't think of a reason why he would switch.
5. Every 2 hours?

issybird · 03-11-2012, 01:47 PM

3. For a better grip?
4. Ok, I'll pick the option Daithi didn't and give as a reason: so that the rifle's always on the same side vis a vis the tomb and onlookers. Outside shoulder? Switching would give a reason for those wet gloves....

Stitchawl · 03-11-2012, 07:17 PM

ARLINGTON CEMETERY The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

1. "How many steps does the guard take during his
walk across the tomb of the Unknowns" and why?

Daithi. I'd guess 21, because it is the same as the 21 gun salute

2. How long does he hesitate after his about face
to begin his return walk and why?

Daithi. 21 seconds? Same reason.

3. Why are his gloves wet?

Issybird. For a better grip

4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all
the time and, if not, why not?

Issybird. Outside shoulder? Switching would give a reason for those wet gloves....

Tie score between Daithi and Issybird. #5 could be the tie-breaker!

5. How often are the guards changed?

Stitchawl

Daithi · 03-12-2012, 10:53 AM

I really have no idea how often the guards are changed, and it would just be random guesses on my part, but I'll throw out one more guess. Every 21 minutes?

When I was in the Army one of my drill sergeants had been part of the honor guard in Washington, D.C., and I remember him telling us that they had all kinds of rules they need to follow, like they couldn't drink -- for the rest of their lives.

issybird · 03-12-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daithi

I really have no idea how often the guards are changed, and it would just be random guesses on my part, but I'll throw out one more guess. Every 21 minutes?

When I was in the Army one of my drill sergeants had been part of the honor guard in Washington, D.C., and I remember him telling us that they had all kinds of rules they need to follow, like they couldn't drink -- for the rest of their lives.

I had no clue on how often the guard was changed so I looked it up and then followed a link to Snopes, where they debunked the not being able to drink for the rest of their lives story. Guess those who have served as guard are invested in the mythology.

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03-07-2012, 05:56 PM	#6018
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,772 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	A bask of crocodiles?

03-08-2012, 04:25 AM	#6021
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 think it is a scary of crocodiles. All you can see at night are their red eyes!

03-08-2012, 12:22 PM	#6022
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	I don't think anybody is going to get the singer, so I'll give you the answer. It was the inimitable Captain Beefheart, from 'Safe as Milk' and 'Icecream for Crow' respectively. Shame on you all for not knowing that I'll leave it open as to who wants to ask the next question.

03-11-2012, 12:03 AM	#6023
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	Has anyone got a Q?

03-11-2012, 12:53 AM	#6024
wannabee Media Bloke Posts: 2,382 Karma: 113956855 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NSW - Australia Device: iOS	Captain Picard often had one of the Q too often for his liking.

03-11-2012, 01:23 AM	#6025
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	I'll throw out a muli-part question. ARLINGTON CEMETERY The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers 1. "How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns" and why? 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? 3. Why are his gloves wet? 4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and, if not, why not? 5. How often are the guards changed? Stitchawl

03-11-2012, 12:50 PM	#6026
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	1. I'd guess 21, because it is the same as the 21 gun salute. 2. 21 seconds? Same reason. 3. To honor the Navy and Marines? 4. Same shoulder -- probably wrong but I couldn't think of a reason why he would switch. 5. Every 2 hours?

03-11-2012, 01:47 PM	#6027
issybird o saeclum infacetum Posts: 21,370 Karma: 235205657 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New England Device: Mini, H2O, Glo HD, Aura One, PW4, PW5	3. For a better grip? 4. Ok, I'll pick the option Daithi didn't and give as a reason: so that the rifle's always on the same side vis a vis the tomb and onlookers. Outside shoulder? Switching would give a reason for those wet gloves....

03-11-2012, 07:17 PM	#6028
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	ARLINGTON CEMETERY The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers 1. "How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns" and why? Daithi. I'd guess 21, because it is the same as the 21 gun salute 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? Daithi. 21 seconds? Same reason. 3. Why are his gloves wet? Issybird. For a better grip 4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time and, if not, why not? Issybird. Outside shoulder? Switching would give a reason for those wet gloves.... Tie score between Daithi and Issybird. #5 could be the tie-breaker! 5. How often are the guards changed? Stitchawl

03-12-2012, 10:53 AM	#6029
Daithi Publishers are evil! Posts: 2,418 Karma: 36205264 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rhode Island Device: Various Kindles	I really have no idea how often the guards are changed, and it would just be random guesses on my part, but I'll throw out one more guess. Every 21 minutes? When I was in the Army one of my drill sergeants had been part of the honor guard in Washington, D.C., and I remember him telling us that they had all kinds of rules they need to follow, like they couldn't drink -- for the rest of their lives.

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