bobshaw235 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I found this on Chris's quiztime site and although its quite long its worth the read. The Wrong Answer! UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE (BBC2) Jeremy Paxman: What is another name for 'cherrypickers' and 'cheesemongers'? Contestant: Homosexuals. Paxman: No. They're regiments in the British Army who will be very upset with you. BEG, BORROW OR STEAL (BBC2) Jamie Theakston: Where do you think Cambridge University is? Contestant: Geography isn't my strong point. Theakston: There's a clue in the title. Contestant: Leicester BBC NORFOLK Stewart White: Who had a worldwide hit with What A Wonderful World? Contestant: I don't know. White: I'll give you some clues: what do you call the part between your hand and your elbow? Contestant: Arm. White: Correct. And if you're not weak, you're...? Contestant: Strong. White: Correct - and what was Lord Mountbatten's first name? Contestant: Louis. White: Well, there we are then. So who had a worldwide hit with the song What A Wonderful World? Contestant: Frank Sinatra? LATE SHOW (BBCMIDLANDS) Alex Trelinski: What is the capital of Italy? Contestant: France Trelinski:France is another country. Try again. Contestant: Oh, um, Benidorm. Trelinski: Wrong, sorry, let's try another question. In which country is the Parthenon? Contestant: Sorry, I don't know. Trelinski: Just guess a country then. Contestant: Paris . THE WEAKEST LINK (BBC2) Anne Robinson: Oscar Wilde, Adolf Hitler and Jeffrey Archer have all written books about their experiences in what: prison, or the Conservative Party? Contestant: The Conservative Party. BEACON RADIO ( WOLVERHAMPTON ) DJ Mark: For Pounds 10, what is the nationality of the Pope? Ruth from Rowley Regis: I think I know that one. Is it Jewish? UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE Bamber Gascoigne: What was Gandhi's first name? Contestant: Goosey? GWR FM ( Bristol ) Presenter: What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963? Contestant: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then. RTE RADIO 2FM ( IRELAND ) Presenter: What is the name of the long- running TV comedy show about pensioners: Last Of The ..? Caller: Mohicans. PHIL WOOD SHOW (BBC RADIOMANCHESTER) Phil: What's 11 squared? Contestant: I don't know. Phil: I'll give you a clue. It's two ones with a two in the middle. Contestant: Is it five? RICHARD AND JUDY Q: Which American actor is married to Nicole Kidman? A: Forrest Gump. RICHARD AND JUDY Leslie: On which street did Sherlock Holmes live? Contestant: Er . . . Leslie: He makes bread . . Contestant: Er . . Leslie: He makes cakes . . . Contestant: Kipling Street ? LINCS FM PHONE-IN Presenter: Which is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world? Contestant: Barcelona Presenter: I was really after the name of a country. Contestant: I'm sorry, I don't know the names of any countries in Spain. NATIONAL LOTTERY (BBC1) Question: What is the world's largest continent? Contestant: The Pacific ROCK FM ( PRESTON ) Presenter: Name a film starring Bob Hoskins that is also the name of a famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. Contestant: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? THE BIGGEST GAME IN TOWN (ITV) Steve Le Fevre: What was signed to bring World War I to an end in 1918? Contestant: Magna Carta. JAMES O'BRIEN SHOW (LBC) O'Brien: How many kings of England have been called Henry? Contestant: Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth ... er ... er ... three? CHRIS SEARLE SHOW (BBC RADIOBRISTOL) Searle: In which European country is Mount Etna? Caller: Japan Searle: I did say which European country, so in case you didn't hear that, I can let you try again. Caller: Er ... Mexico ? PAUL WAPPAT (BBC RADIONEWCASTLE) Paul Wappat: How long did the Six-Day War between Egypt and Israel last? Contestant (after long pause): Fourteen days. THE VAULT Melanie Sykes: What is the name given to the condition where the sufferer can fall asleep at any time? Contestant: Nostalgia. LUNCHTIME SHOW (BRMB) Presenter: What religion was Guy Fawkes? Contestant: Jewish. Presenter: That's close enough. STEVE WRIGHT IN THE AFTERNOON (BBC RADIO 2) Wright: Johnny Weissmuller died on this day. Which jungle-swinging character clad only in a loincloth did he play? Contestant: Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mary Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 ***Melanie Sykes: What is the name given to the condition where the sufferer can fall asleep at any time? Contestant: Nostalgia. That was hilarious - thank you for the giggles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Nice ones bob very funny indeed... JAMES O'BRIEN SHOW (LBC) O'Brien: How many kings of England have been called Henry? Contestant: Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth ... er ... er ... three? :biggrinbounce: Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Just a few from the show 'Family Fortunes'... I even remember some of these from shows I watched... for those who may never have seen it they say 'we asked 100 people to name ?????..' ... and the family contestants have to guess the top answers Strange folk eh A type of bean: "Lesbian.." A mode of transport that you can walk in: "Your shoes.." Someone or something whose existence has never been proven: "Hitler.." A number you might have to memorise: "Seven.." A famous Arthur: "Shakespeare.." Something that comes in pairs: "Rabbits.." A way of toasting someone: "Over a fire.." A slang word for a girl: "Slag.." Something made of wool: "A sheep.." Something a train-spotter would have in his pocket: "A magnifying glass.." A way to prevent snoring: "Put a pillow over his face.." Someone who works early hours: "A burglar.." Something made to be wheeled around: "A hammer.." A famous Dick: "Carrot.." A vocalist known by only one name: "Michael Jackson.." Something associated with Liverpool: "The Yellow Brick Road.." Something you hide in your socks when you go swimming: "Your legs.." A popular TV soap: "Dove.." A non-living object with legs: "A plant.." A habit people try to give up: "Spitting.." Something you open other than a door: "Your bowels.." Something with a red light on it: "a Dalek.." A type of record: "A floppy disk.." An occupation where you need a torch: "A burglar.." A famous royal: "Mail.." A bird with a long neck: "Naomi Campbell.." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Priceless :spin: :spin: :spin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 A vocalist known by only one name: "Michael Jackson.." Hahahaha very good indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dizzy Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Sorry if I've repeated any already mentioned but here's a few more :biggrinbounce: NATIONAL LOTTERY Eamonn Holmes: There are three states of matter: solid, liquid and what? Contestant: Jelly. RICHARD ALLINSON SHOW (RADIO 2) Allinson: What international brand shares its name with the Greek goddess of victory? Contestant (after long deliberation): Erm, Kellogg's? BLIND DATE (ITV) Girl: Name a book written by Jane Austen. Boy: Charlotte Bronte. OWEN MONEY SHOW (BBC RADIO WALES) Owen Money: In 30 seconds, name as many well-known politicians as you can. Caller: Er, Tony Brown. And Nigel Benn. (Silence.) THE VAULT Gabby Logan: What is the county town of Kent? Contestant: Kentish Town? DOG EAT DOG (BBC1) Ulrika Jonsson: Who wrote Lord of the Rings? Contestant: Enid Blyton DAVE LEE TRAVIS SHOW (BREEZE FM) DLT: In which European country are there people called Walloons? Contestant: Wales. NATIONAL LOTTERY Eamonn Holmes: Dizzy Gillespie is famous for playing . .. what? Contestant: Basketball. NOTTS AND CROSSES QUIZ Jeff Owen: Where did the D-Day landings take place? Contestant (after pause): Pearl Harbor? JANICE FORSYTH SHOW (BBC RADIO SCOTLAND) Janice Forsyth: What is the currency in India? Contestant: Ramadan. DARYL DENHAM'S DRIVETIME (VIRGIN RADIO) Daryl Denham: In which country would you spend shekels? Contestant: Holland? Denham: Try the next letter of the alphabet. Contestant: Iceland? Ireland? Denham (helpfully): It's a bad line. Did you say Israel? Contestant: No. PHIL WOOD SHOW (BBC GMR) Wood: What 'K' could be described as the Islamic Bible? Contestant: Er . . . Wood: It's got two syllables . . . Kor . . . Contestant: Blimey? Wood: Ha ha ha ha, no. The past participle of run . . . Contestant: (Silence) Wood: OK, try it another way. Today I run, yesterday I . . . Contestant: Walked? BREAKFAST SHOW, RADIO 1 Chris Moyles: Which 'S' is a kind of whale that can grow up to 80 tonnes? Contestant: Ummm .. . Moyles: It begins with 'S' and rhymes with 'perm'. Contestant: Shark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Something made of wool: "A sheep.." christ Im at my desk in work, in tears and everyone is staring at me !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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