Chris Wilson Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 >Brains of Britain: >> >>UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE >>Bamber Gascoigne: What was Ghandi's first name? >>Contestant: Goosey, Goosey? >> >>THE WEAKEST LINK >>Anne Robinson: In traffic, what "J" is where two roads meet? >>Contestant: Jool carriageway. >> >>Anne Robinson: Which Italian city is overlooked by Vesuvius? >>Contestant: Bombay. >> >>Anne Robinson: What insect is commonly found hovering above lakes? >>Contestant: Crocodiles. >>Anne Robinson: Wh...? >>Contestant (interrupting): Pass! >> >>Anne Robinson: In olden times, what were minstrels, travelling >>entertainers or chocolate salesmen? >>Contestant: Chocolate salesmen. >> >>Anne Robinson: The Bible, the New Testament. The Four Gospels were >>written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and...? >>Contestant: (long pause) Joe? >> >>Anne Robinson: Who was a famous Indian leader, whose name begins with >>G, revered by millions, who was assassinated and received a state >>funeral? >>Contestant: Geronimo! >> >>NATIONAL LOTTERY JET SET >>Eamonn Holmes: What's the name of the playwright commonly known by the >>initials G.B.S.? >>Contestant: William Shakespeare. >> >>CHRIS SEARLE SHOW, BBC BRISTOL >>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? >> >>FAMILY FORTUNES >>1) Something a blind man might use? - A Sword >> >>2) A song with the word Moon in the title? - Blue Suede Moon >> >>3) Name the capital of France? - F >> >>5) Name an occupation where you might need a torch? - A burglar >> >>7) What is Hitler's first name? - Heil >> >>9) Some famous brothers? - Bonnie and Clyde. >> >>10) A dangerous race? - The Arabs >> >>11) Something that floats in a bath? - Water >> >>12) An item of clothing worn by the Three Musketeers? - A horse >> >>14) A famous Royal? - Mail >> >>15) Something that flies that doesn't have an engine? - A bicycle with >>wings >> >>16) A famous bridge? - The Bridge Over Troubled Waters >> >>21) A sign of the Zodiac? - April >> >>22) Something people might be allergic to? - Skiing >> >>24) Something you put on walls? - A roof >> >>27) A jacket potato topping? - Jam >> >>28) A food that can be brown or white? - A potato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 28, 2006 Author Share Posted March 28, 2006 I especially like the "Name a dangerous race" response.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 The things people say under pressure. I bet they feel so stupid now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jake Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 The "name a dangerous race" one was my favorite too. The other classic Family Fortunes one was : "Name a bird with a long neck." And the guy said "Naomi Campbell" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 How can "What is Hitler's first name?" be from Family Fortunes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 "Name an insect that hovers over water?" ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 ....and these were the people who actually made it through the selection process! Imagine the rest who are still texting trying to get on the telly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 How can "What is Hitler's first name?" be from Family Fortunes? It might have been part of the survey... "You said 'Wayne', our survey said " [PINGGG!!! woowooowoo]...."43! It's not the top answer, but you've one this special prize" [voice over] Yes, you've won a family holiday to Poland, travelling club class from Heathrow airport you'll be visiting all the sights of the eastern bloc, including, Dachau, Belsen, Birchenau, Treblinka and of course, the jewel in the crown, Auschwitz. Yes, the Jones Family from Esher, it's sure to be a gas{voice over off, appaluse] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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