What is another name for cherrypickers and cheesemongers?
nicklouse
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SOME people have general knowledge that is a real non-starter for ten.
And unfortunately they often demonstrate it on the airwaves.
Here are some mad but genuine answers given on radio and TV quiz shows...
Jeremy Paxman: What is another name for cherrypickers and cheesemongers?
Contestant: Homosexuals.
JP: No, regiments in the British Army, who will be very upset with you.
- University Challenge, BBC2
Jamie Theakston: Where do you think Cambridge University is?
Contestant: Geography isn't my strong point.
JT: There's a clue in the title.
Contestant: Leicester.
- Beg, Borrow Or Steal, BBC2
Stewart White: Who had a hit with What A Wonderful World?
Contestant: I don't know.
SW: I'll give you some clues. What do you call the part between your hand and your elbow?
Contestant: Arm.
SW: And if you're not weak, you're?
Contestant: Strong.
SW: And what was Lord Mountbatten's first name?
Contestant: Louis.
SW: So who had a hit with What A Wonderful World?
Contestant: Frank Sinatra.
- BBC Norfolk
Alex Trelinski: What is the capital of Italy?
Contestant: France.
AT: France is another country. Try again.
Contestant: Oh, um, Benidorm.
AT: Wrong, sorry. Let's try another question. In which country is the Parthenon?
Contestant: Sorry, I don't know.
AT: Just guess a country then.
Contestant: Paris.
- Late Show, BBC Midlands
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.
- Weakest Link (BBC2)
DJ Mark: What is the nationality of the Pope?
Contestant: I think I know that one. Is it Jewish?
- Beacon Radio, Wolverhampton
Presenter: What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963?
Contestant: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then.
- GWR FM, Bristol
Phil Wood: What's 11 squared?
Contestant: I don't know.
PW: I'll give you a clue. It's two ones with a two in the middle.
Contestant: Is it five?
- Phil Wood Show, BBC Radio Manchester
Richard Madeley: Which actor is married to Nicole Kidman?
Contestant: Forrest Gump.
- Richard & Judy, Channel 4
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?
- Rock FM, Preston
James O'Brien: How many kings of England have been called Henry?
Contestant: Er, well, I know there was a Henry the Eighth... er... three?
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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?
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that is probably the funniest thing I have read all year!
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Presenter: What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963?
Contestant: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then
Haha, brilliant0 -
nicklouse wrote:DJ Mark: What is the nationality of the Pope?
Contestant: I think I know that one. Is it Jewish?
- Beacon Radio, Wolverhampton
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nicklouse wrote:http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/2953787/The-thickest-quiz-answersever.html- Beacon Radio, Wolverhampton
Presenter: What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963?
Contestant: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then.
I so know this one JR Ewing got kidnapped by the penguin0 -
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why do we need expensive minesweeper equipment in war zones, why can't we send these dolts out with a broom and a binbag :twisted: :twisted:0
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broom and a binbag
According to Cameron, we do lol.0 -
supersonic wrote:broom and a binbag
According to Cameron, we do lol.
erm, we kind of do.
only joking.0