Silliness Quiz - Page 926

pdurrant · 05-18-2014, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

1. Russell Crowe?

Yes, of course!

pdurrant · 05-18-2014, 05:06 AM

That's the lot!

An actor who will always be known for his performance in a circus. Or was it in a colosseum? Russel Crowe - Bilbo1967
A graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, but most famous for whom she married. Michelle Obama - Shayne Parkinson
An actor Who some might say was cat-like, but may also be recognised after 28 days. Christophe Eccleston - Shayne Parkinson
Can you see who this comedian is behind his collar? And pardon him. Harry Hill - Bilbo1967
She is a congenial actor, but also has gravity. Sandra Bullock - red_phoenix
This politician rose to fame in 2008, but some might think she should have stuck to basketball. - Sarah Palin - Shayne Parkinson
This TV Host is a real right-winger. Or is he? See his Report. Stephen Colbet - Shayne Parkinson
A politician with a permanent bad-hair day. Must be all the cycling. Or the whiff-whaff. - Boris Johnson - Shayne Parkinson
This actor shows no signs of slowing down, unlike in his most famous film. Or was his most famous film an Excellent Adventure? - Keanu Reeves - Shayne Parkinson

Six points to Shayne Parkinson
Two points to Bilbo1967
One point to red_phoenix

Over to you, Shayne!

Shayne Parkinson · 05-18-2014, 05:38 AM

Thanks, Paul! Very clever questions.

Some crossword clues that will be quite straightforward for fans of cryptic crosswords:
1. The direct route preferred by the Roundheads [5,3 letters]
2. When hammering, take care to hit this [5,4 letters]
3. Much that could be got from a timber merchant [5,4 letters] Great deal. Bilbo, 1 point.
4. The right sort of woman to start a dame school [3 letters]
5. The War (anag) [6 letters] Wreath. Bilbo, 1 point.
6. The little fellow has some beer: it makes me lose colour, I say [6 letters] Impale. Bilbo, 1 point.

1 point for each correct answer.

These questions have a common origin. 5 points for what that origin was.

Bilbo1967 · 05-18-2014, 05:46 AM

6. Impale

Bilbo1967 · 05-18-2014, 05:47 AM

5. Wreath

Bilbo1967 · 05-18-2014, 05:48 AM

3. Big deal?

Shayne Parkinson · 05-18-2014, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

6. Impale
5. Wreath
3. Big deal?

5 & 6 correct; 3 I made an error on (now corrected): it should say [5,4]. "Deal" is indeed the second word.

Bedtime for me. Back with the sun.

Bilbo1967 · 05-18-2014, 06:26 AM

Is 3 "great deal" then?

pdurrant · 05-18-2014, 06:36 AM

4. Eve?

orlok · 05-18-2014, 07:24 AM

1. Civil War?

Shayne Parkinson · 05-18-2014, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Is 3 "great deal" then?

It is indeed.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-18-2014, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdurrant

4. Eve?

No, not Eve.

Shayne Parkinson · 05-18-2014, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

1. Civil War?

No, not that. Something briefer.

orlok · 05-18-2014, 04:32 PM

1. Quick way?
2. Sweet spot?
4. Mad?

(I'm hopeless at cryptic crosswords).

Shayne Parkinson · 05-18-2014, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orlok

1. Quick way?
2. Sweet spot?
4. Mad?

(I'm hopeless at cryptic crosswords).

Full marks for effort. None for correctness.

1. You're on the right track for meaning, but think more specifically.
2. I found this one the hardest, for what it's worth.
3. Again, you're on the right track.

While you're at it, muse on the origin of these questions. That's probably where this quiz will be won.

05-18-2014, 05:06 AM	#13877
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,097 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	That's the lot! An actor who will always be known for his performance in a circus. Or was it in a colosseum? Russel Crowe - Bilbo1967 A graduate of Princeton and Harvard Law School, but most famous for whom she married. Michelle Obama - Shayne Parkinson An actor Who some might say was cat-like, but may also be recognised after 28 days. Christophe Eccleston - Shayne Parkinson Can you see who this comedian is behind his collar? And pardon him. Harry Hill - Bilbo1967 She is a congenial actor, but also has gravity. Sandra Bullock - red_phoenix This politician rose to fame in 2008, but some might think she should have stuck to basketball. - Sarah Palin - Shayne Parkinson This TV Host is a real right-winger. Or is he? See his Report. Stephen Colbet - Shayne Parkinson A politician with a permanent bad-hair day. Must be all the cycling. Or the whiff-whaff. - Boris Johnson - Shayne Parkinson This actor shows no signs of slowing down, unlike in his most famous film. Or was his most famous film an Excellent Adventure? - Keanu Reeves - Shayne Parkinson Six points to Shayne Parkinson Two points to Bilbo1967 One point to red_phoenix Over to you, Shayne!

05-18-2014, 05:38 AM	#13878
Shayne Parkinson Author Posts: 1,532 Karma: 5447804 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Zealand Device: Samsung Galaxy Tab	Thanks, Paul! Very clever questions. Some crossword clues that will be quite straightforward for fans of cryptic crosswords: 1. The direct route preferred by the Roundheads [5,3 letters] 2. When hammering, take care to hit this [5,4 letters] 3. Much that could be got from a timber merchant [5,4 letters] Great deal. Bilbo, 1 point. 4. The right sort of woman to start a dame school [3 letters] 5. The War (anag) [6 letters] Wreath. Bilbo, 1 point. 6. The little fellow has some beer: it makes me lose colour, I say [6 letters] Impale. Bilbo, 1 point. 1 point for each correct answer. These questions have a common origin. 5 points for what that origin was. Last edited by Shayne Parkinson; 05-18-2014 at 03:33 PM.

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05-18-2014, 05:46 AM	#13879
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	6. Impale

05-18-2014, 05:47 AM	#13880
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	5. Wreath

05-18-2014, 05:48 AM	#13881
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	3. Big deal?

05-18-2014, 06:26 AM	#13883
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Is 3 "great deal" then?

05-18-2014, 06:36 AM	#13884
pdurrant The Grand Mouse 高貴的老鼠 Posts: 74,097 Karma: 315558332 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Device: Kindle Oasis	4. Eve?

05-18-2014, 07:24 AM	#13885
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	1. Civil War?

05-18-2014, 04:32 PM	#13889
orlok Close to the Edit! Posts: 9,797 Karma: 267994408 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis, Amazon Fire 8", Kindle 6"	1. Quick way? 2. Sweet spot? 4. Mad? (I'm hopeless at cryptic crosswords).