Stevo985 Posted July 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) @snowychap I'm thoroughly embarrassed that the only music question I can answer is number 5. Edit: actually, assuming Tony's answer below is correct, I'd have correctly guessed number 3 as well. Edited July 26, 2017 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, snowychap said: This month's pub quiz: Music: 1. Which singer released the 1998 album I've Been Expecting You ? Robbie Williams 2. Where was the 4 day Bestival music festival held in 2016? Isle of Wightin Sept (it's moving to Lulworth this year for extra credit ) 3. Who sang the 1987 song Something Inside So Strong ? Labi Sirife (spelling) 4. What is Van Morrison's first name? George 5. Who released the 2012 single We are never, ever getting back together ? Pass History: 1. In which year was the Soviet Union dissolved? 1991 2. What drink did pharmacist John Pemberton invent? The c word .. Coca Cola 3. Can't remember. 4. Against which future king was the Mealtime plot attempted? What was the nickname of Erwin Rommel? desert fox Geography: 1. On what road is Harrods? Brompton road used to drive past it almost daily as a field engineer 2. Pitkin County is in which US state? Saxony is in which european country? Germany 4. What is the capital of Peru? Lima 5. How many stars are there on the flag of Singapore? 5 ...2 of them are justice and peace but can't R.E.M. The other 3 Films and TV: 1. What is the name of Woody's owner in Toy Story?Andy 2. Who directed Beetlejuice?Tim Burton ? 3. What colour are Bart Simpson's shoes?Blue 4. Which charachter presents Celebrity Juice? Keith Lemon 5. What is the highest blue box value on the show Deal or no Deal? 250,000 Science: 1. What pigment causes skin to tan? 2. Who invented the miners' safety lamp? Davey 3. What is the atomic number of Helium? 4. How many Concordes were built? 20 but they didn't all enter service ( my neighbour used to service them , reckon he told me this about a zillion times ) 5. Of which celestial body is Hydra a moon? Sports: 1. What is the first name of the [World Champ] racing driver Vettel?Sebastian 2. What are the two mainland european countries that play in the six nations rugby tournament? Italy and France 3. Which snooker splayer is nicknamed 'The Whirlwind'? Jimmy white 4. Who broke Mohammed Ali's jaw in a bout in 1973? Ken Norton 5. In what sporting discipline did Beth Tweddle compete?shes the one that frankie Boyle said looked like a reflection In the back of a spoon isn't she . So Gymnastics General Knowledge: 1. How many yards are in a furlong? 8 2. Can't remember. 3. In the Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy, what was the answer to the Ultimate Question? 4. The following is the opening to which novel? It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.1984 5. Which playing card was dubbed Lancelot? Jack of hearts ? Usual rules apply - questions may not be totally correct/verbatim. Edit : Added a spoiler around answers Edited July 26, 2017 by tonyh29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 26, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 I thought the 'back of a spoon' insult was Rebecca Adlington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, mjmooney said: I thought the 'back of a spoon' insult was Rebecca Adlington? It was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Oops could have sworn it was Tweedle .. oh well that's at least one I've got wrong then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 50 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Oops could have sworn it was Tweedle .. oh well that's at least one I've got wrong then No, your answer is correct. Tweddle did gymnastics. She just wasn't the one Boyle insulted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Spoiler 16 hours ago, snowychap said: This month's pub quiz: Music: 1. Which singer released the 1998 album I've Been Expecting You ? Robbie Williams 2. Where was the 4 day Bestival music festival held in 2016? Isle of Wight (question had to be amended due to the change of venue this year) 3. Who sang the 1987 song Something Inside So Strong ? Labi Siffre 4. What is Van Morrison's first name? George 5. Who released the 2012 single We are never, ever getting back together ? Taylor Swift History: 1. In which year was the Soviet Union dissolved? 1991 2. What drink did pharmacist John Pemberton invent? Coca-Cola 3. Can't remember. 4. Against which future king was the Mealtime plot attempted? James II 5. What was the nickname of Erwin Rommel? The Desert Fox Geography: 1. On what road is Harrods? Brompton Road 2. Pitkin County is in which US state? Colorado 3. Saxony is in which european country? Germany 4. What is the capital of Peru? Lima 5. How many stars are there on the flag of Singapore? 5 Films and TV: 1. What is the name of Woody's owner in Toy Story? Andy 2. Who directed Beetlejuice? Tim Burton 3. What colour are Bart Simpson's shoes? Blue 4. Which character presents Celebrity Juice? Keith Lemon 5. What is the highest blue box value on the show Deal or no Deal? £750 Science: 1. What pigment causes skin to tan? Melonin 2. Who invented the miners' safety lamp? Humphrey Davey 3. What is the atomic number of Helium? 2 4. How many Concordes were built? 20 5. Of which celestial body is Hydra a moon? Pluto Sports: 1. What is the first name of the [World Champ] racing driver Vettel? Sebastien 2. What are the two mainland european countries that play in the six nations rugby tournament? France and Italy 3. Which snooker splayer is nicknamed 'The Whirlwind'? Jimmy White 4. Who broke Mohammed Ali's jaw in a bout in 1973? Ken Norton 5. In what sporting discipline did Beth Tweddle compete? Gymnastics General Knowledge: 1. How many yards are in a furlong? 220 2. Can't remember. 3. In the Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy, what was the answer to the Ultimate Question? 42 4. The following is the opening to which novel? It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. 1984 5. Which playing card was dubbed Lancelot? Jack of Clubs Usual rules apply - questions may not be totally correct/verbatim. Answers added for last night's (pub) quiz but put in spoiler in case anyone else wants a go at it. Edited July 26, 2017 by snowychap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 26, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 Saxony is in France??? Get outta here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Saxony is in France??? Get outta here. Now changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted July 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 20/34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, choffer said: 20/34 There are only 33 questions. Edited July 26, 2017 by snowychap I'm not having a very good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted July 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, snowychap said: There's only 33 questions. Yes but I got right one of the ones you forgot 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted July 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 15. You lot do some difficult quizzes. However, as I can't find anything about the "mealtime plot" online and as mooney didn't know I can only conclude it was part of the alternative history round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 13 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: 15. You lot do some difficult quizzes. However, as I can't find anything about the "mealtime plot" online and as mooney didn't know I can only conclude it was part of the alternative history round. - I did warn that questions may not be totally correct or as posed. Having looked it up, he must have said Meal-Tub plot as the hoax plot supposedly involving Elizabeth Cellier: Quote She stood trial for treason in 1679 for her alleged part in the "Meal-Tub Plot" against the future James II but was acquitted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 26, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'm ashamed of myself that I walked into the Van Morrison trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, mjmooney said: I'm ashamed of myself that I walked into the Van Morrison trap. Was surprised I must admit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 13, 2018 Author VT Supporter Share Posted March 13, 2018 Has anybody tried the HQ quiz app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Has anybody tried the HQ quiz app? hadn't heard of it until I read your post but just downloaded the app it's after a mobile number etc but I went in as a guest , .. seems the games are timed and the next one is at 7 GMT ( it didn't state AM or PM) ... already too much agro for me to decide I want to play .... yeah I'm lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 13, 2018 Author VT Supporter Share Posted March 13, 2018 15 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: hadn't heard of it until I read your post but just downloaded the app it's after a mobile number etc but I went in as a guest , .. seems the games are timed and the next one is at 7 GMT ( it didn't state AM or PM) ... already too much agro for me to decide I want to play .... yeah I'm lazy Yeah, same here. I can't see any way to switch notifications on and off, so that it only prompts me on a day when I feel like playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Bliemy, old Brian from Malvern went and won Mastermind this year (finished second a couple of years ago, I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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