Quiz 421
I was a little disapointed last night that we only had four teams last night after having ten last week. Our joint winners last night were The Alliance and VCJD with 77pts each and third place went to Drunks Aloud on 72. I have already begun next week's quiz, the music tape is already done and I have a question for Tempus Fugit. I have also albeit briefly, started the guest round which next week will be the ever popular TV theme tunes.I've just been notified of an email I received from 10 Downing Street, so going to see what my mate Gordy wants. Maybe he's going to offer me Peter Hain's old job. Oh and take a look at the Joke of the Day. It's a long one but well worth the read.
Leprechaun's Pot 'O' Gold
Last night's question was: In years and days how long did the longest-ruling European monarch reign for? The monarch in question was Louis XIV of France, The Sun King, who ruled France for 72 years and 111 days. Scott in the bar was very close. In fact he was only 69 days out with his guess of 72 years 180 days, so £9.50, half of last nights pot was his. The other £9.50 rolls over to next week with the monies from the previous two weeks which makes our starting prize £31.50 plus whatever we collect next week and that Pot MUST be won next week. So whoever is closest to the answer could be walking away with something in the way of £50!!!!!!!!!! For that sort of money I might have a guess myself, but I'd probably get it wrong. One final point before Questions and Answers. Last night I proposed to roll the pot over in five week ecrements to give the teams that only come once a month a chance. However it was pointed out to me by Margaret of The Alliance that It should stay as it is the last Thursday of the month because the people who come every week put the most in. A good point well made I think. Thank You Margaret. Any other useful comments or questions, my email address as always is quizard_97@yahoo.co.uk
Questions and Answers
Last night's Dingbat answers were: 1. Eyes on the prize 2. Where there's a will there's a way 3. Turn a deaf ear 4. A broken heart 5. Red Cross 6. Light at the end of the tunnel 7. The Grapes of Wrath 8. An old score to settle 9. A snake in the grass 10. Barking up the wrong tree
Last night's pictures were: 1. Johnny Depp 2. Homer Simpson 3. Marilyn Monroe 4. Dancing on Ice co presenter Holly Willoughby 5. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler 6. Steven Tyler's actress daughter Liv Tyler 7. Newcastle United and England striker Michael Owen 8. Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie 9. The late Chess Grand Master Bobby Fischer 10. Tatyana Ali who played Will Smith's cousin Ashley Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and celebrated her 29th birthday yesterday. Top babe.
Three for Fun (Monday's answers)
In the Christian religion, the name given to the highest of the Nine Orders of Angels is Seraphim.
In legal terms a contemnor is Someone who commits a contempt of court.
A lee tide is A tide that flows in the same direction as the wind.
Todays questions (answers on Monday)
1. Which book of the Old Testament was written by the prophet Jeremiah, mourning the destruction of the First Temple and of Jerusalemand the fate of the righteous King Josiah?
2.Which rank in the RAF is equivalent to a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy and a Lieutenant in the army?
3. What nickname is given to Haydn's Symphony 92, which was performed when he came to Britain to receive an honarary doctorate?
Joke Of The Day:Idiots Everywhere...
IDIOTS AT WORK...I was signing the receipt for my credit card purchase when the clerk noticed that I had never signed my name on the back of the credit card. She informed me that she could not complete the transaction unless the card was signed. When I asked why, she explained that it was necessary to compare the signature on the credit card with the signature I just signed on the receipt. So I signed the credit card in front of her. She carefully compared that signature to the one I signed on the receipt. As luck would have it, they matched.
ADVICE FOR IDIOTS...An actual tip from page 16 of the HP "Environmental, Health & Safety Handbook for Employees: "Blink your eyelids periodically to lubricate your eyes."
IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD...I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbour call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: Many deer were being hit by cars and he no longer wanted them to cross there.
IDIOTS IN FOOD SERVICE...My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the individual behind the counter for "minimal lettuce. "He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg.
IDIOTS IN THE NEWS...Buffalo Channel 4 News on October 20th,1999 informed its captivated audience that when selling their computer, the best way to erase the files on your computers hard drive is by drilling a hole in the drive its self! "By drilling a hole in the drive its self, you make it impossible for the new owner to get your files." No fucking kidding, idiot!
IDIOT SIGHTINGS...Sighting #1: I was at the airport, checking in at the gate, when the airport employee asked, "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?" I said, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?”He smiled and nodded knowingly, "That's why we ask."
Sighting #2: The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it is safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged co-worker of mine, when she asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals to blind people when the light is red. She responded, appalled, "What on earth are blind people doing driving?"
Sighting #3: At a good-bye lunch for an old and dear co-worker who is leaving the company due to "downsizing," our manager spoke up and said, "This is fun. We should have lunch like this more often." Not another word was spoken. We just looked at each other like deer staring into the headlights of an approaching truck.
Sighting #4: I worked with an individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the life of her could not understand why her system would not turn on.
Sighting #5: When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger's side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered it was open." Hey," I announced to the technician, "its open!" "I know," answered the young man. - "I already got that side."
Sighting #6: I work in a hospital and one day the doctor and I were asking a pregnant lady some questions upon admission to the maternity ward. When we asked her who we should call in case of an emergency, she stated "911".
Sighting #7: My daughter was going over to the neighbour’s house to visit but didn't want to miss a call from her boyfriend so she took the cordless phone with her. While at the neighbours she wanted to check back at home to see if her younger brother was okay. My daughter then picked up the neighbours phone and dialled our number. While waiting for someone to answer the phone at home, the phone she brought over with her began to ring. She immediately hung up the neighbour’s phone and answered our phone. There was no one there. She wanted to know who it was who called so she used our phone to call our house. The line was busy. Getting very frustrated she left the neighbours to go home and see who was on the phone. No one was on the phone. My daughter could not figure out what was going on until someone explained it to her.
Sighting #8: As systems manager of an answering service a few years back I had the pleasure of working with an especially ignorant doctor. Our system was trying to fax her messages to her place of business when a message came back informing us her fax was out of paper. When I called her office and told her about this she replied, "Oh, I'm all out of bond paper. Could you fax me some?" I'm right on it, Babe.
Sighting #9: I was in McDonalds one time when the lady in front of me ordered a cheeseburger and requested no cheese. Now I don't know about you but that sounds like a hamburger to me.
Sighting #10: Many years ago I worked in a delicatessen. The assistant manager had burnt something in the oven and smoke was pouring from the kitchen area. When the store manager came by and asked why she hadn't opened the emergency fire exit door to allow the smoke to go outside she said, "I thought about it but I couldn't find the key!"
Sighting #11: I was sitting at my University bar with some friends the other day when we overheard a man talking on his mobile phone. He was saying that he wanted to "buy, buy, buy" some shares and "sell, sell, sell" some shares. Unfortunately for him, his mobile phone actually began to ring!!! The laughter in the bar was heard for miles!! Now that's what I call an IDIOT!
Sighting #12: A friend of mine and I were on a little road trip with his wife driving. Everything was pretty quiet when she turned to us and asked, "If you are driving 70mph, about how far would you go in an hour?" Oh yeah, she's a smart one.
Sighting #13: Calling the telecommunication company to inform them my phone didn't work and that when I picked up the receiver it’s completely dead, the technician said from the other end "Are you calling from the number of the phone that does not work?"
