Daily Quiz anyone?

[easthammer]

"If you are stuck at home and bored like me. How about exercising the old grey cells? I have for a number of years run quiz nights and couple of times a year. I was due to do one tomorrow which is now cancelled So I have a bank of questions sitting in my computer's hard drive. They are quite eclectic in their nature. I am thinking I could put up a set of questions for which you write down your answers. After 30mins or so I will put up the answers. DO NOT POST YOUR ANSWERS. before I post the right answers. You mark your own answers and post your score. I will then record the scores and at the end of the ""lockdown"" we will see who is WHO's brainbox supreme. Obiviously no looking up the answers (you only cheat yourselves) Word of warning these won't be easy questions as they have been devised for teams of six. Forming teams on here might be too problematic. So I'll try to pick out the easier questions. Any interest?"

[Far Cough]

5 thanks Cloughie really fucked up with that quote didn't he?

[riosleftsock]

7 thanks

[Mad Dog]

6. Muchos gracias

[zico]

"The John Lyall Years 1. As Manager Lyall led the team out at Wembley on three occasions in major Finals. 1975 FA Cup Final, 1980 FA Cup Final and 1981 League Cup Final. For three points which three Managers were in the opposite dugout at those Finals? Alec Stock of Fulham, Terry Neill of Arsenal, and Bob Paisley of Liverpool 2. Tony Cottee scored on his debut on 1 January 1983, at the age of 17 against which Club? Tottenham Hotspur 3. The 1976 European Cup Winners' Cup Final against Anderlecht was played at which stadium? Heysel Stadium in Brussels 4. In the 1988–89 FA Cup the struggling Hammers drew 2-2 against Arsenal at home in the Third Round of the FA Cup. In the replay at Highbury on 11 January 1989 who popped up heading the winner in an unlikely 1-0 victory for West Ham? Leroy Rosenior 5. In the same difficult season there was a 4-1 win over Liverpool in the fourth round of the League Cup on November 30, 1988. Who scored two goals for the Hammers that night? Paul Ince 6. In the famous 1985-86 season who finished third in the goalscoring charts behind McAvennie and Cottee with 10 goals in all competitions? Ray Stewart 7. In the 1980–81 promotion season West Ham won the title an impressive 66 points, in the days of 2 points for a win. How many League defeats did they suffer that year, was it 4, 5 or 6? Four 8. What is the title of John Lyall’s Autobiography? Just Like My Dreams 9. When Lyall was sacked reporters turned up at his house and his wife Yvonne allegedly said he couldn’t comment because he was busy - A. On the phone. B. Down the shops or C. Creosoting the fence? Creosoting the fence – How times have changed! 10. In the 80 Cup Final Brooking of course guided a rare header past Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings to win the Cup. It was poetic justice for the elegant Brooking, who had been taunted before the game by Brian Clough who claimed that Brooking “………………………………………………………….” (What did Clough say?) 'Floats like a butterfly - and stings like one!'"

[zico]

"After yesterday let's go back to better times with The John Lyall Years 1. As Manager Lyall led the team out at Wembley on three occasions in major Finals. 1975 FA Cup Final, 1980 FA Cup Final and 1981 League Cup Final. For three points which three Managers were in the opposite dugout at those Finals? 2. Tony Cottee scored on his debut on 1 January 1983, at the age of 17 against which Club? 3. The 1976 European Cup Winners' Cup Final against Anderlecht was played at which stadium? 4. In the 1988–89 FA Cup the struggling Hammers drew 2-2 against Arsenal at home in the Third Round of the FA Cup. In the replay at Highbury on 11 January 1989 who popped up heading the winner in an unlikely 1-0 victory for West Ham? 5. In the same difficult season there was a 4-1 win over Liverpool in the fourth round of the League Cup on November 30, 1988. Who scored two goals for the Hammers that night? 6. In the famous 1985-86 season who finished third in the goalscoring charts behind McAvennie and Cottee with 10 goals in all competitions? 7. In the 1980–81 promotion season West Ham won the title an impressive 66 points, in the days of 2 points for a win. How many League defeats did they suffer that year, was it 4, 5 or 6? 8. What is the title of John Lyall’s Autobiography? 9. When Lyall was sacked reporters turned up at his house and his wife Yvonne allegedly said he couldn’t comment because he was busy - A. On the phone. B. Down the shops or C. Creosoting the fence? 10. In the 80 Cup Final Brooking of course guided a rare header past Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings to win the Cup. It was poetic justice for the elegant Brooking, who had been taunted before the game by Brian Clough who claimed that Brooking “………………………………………………………….” (What did Clough say?)"

[zico]

"Did double check Lenny Henry hence the four ""official"" members quote. Henry was present on some future outings. Was more of a Swap Shop fan myself. I was a good boy back then!"

[zebthecat]

"10 today. It is a bit embarrassing what sticks in your head. I had Chris Tarrant, Sally James, John Gorman and Lenny Henry. Never did find Spit the dog remotely funny."

[riosleftsock]

7 ta

[Mad Dog]

10. Didn't get Charlie drake (even though I had that on a novelty tape as a kid... including Ernie the fastest milkman) Sally james or John Gorman. I thought lenny Henry was one of them as I knew it was tiswas

[Mad Dog]

10. Didn't get Charlie drake (even though I had that on a novelty tape as a kid... including Ernie the fastest milkman) Sally james or John Gorman. I thought lenny Henry was one of them as I knew it was tiswas

[Far Cough]

2 cheers

[easthammer]

"9 for me thanks Zico, I know a lot of rubbish!"

[zico]

"Novelty Songs Quiz 1. In 1993, which novelty song from a Crinkley Bottom resident reached the coveted UK Christmas number one slot? Mr. Blobby 2. ""Agadoo"" is a novelty song recorded by which band in 1984? Black Lace 3. ""Star Trekkin'"" is a 1987 song by which British novelty band? The Firm 4. The Wurzels are best known for their number one hit ""The Combine Harvester"" but they also had a number three hit in 1976 with which song? I Am a Cider Drinker 5. Who was the fastest milkman in the west? Ernie (note: the song was also the 1971 Christmas number one by Benny Hill) 6. Which novelty song was performed by Aqua as the interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Parken Stadium, Copenhagen? Barbie Girl 7. ""My Boomerang Won't Come Back"" was a 1961 novelty record by which British comedian? Charlie Drake 8. The 1990 version of ""Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"" featured which star of Wacaday? Timmy Mallett 9. Which late entertainer is associated with the novelty song ""You're A Pink Toothbrush""? Max Bygraves 10. ""The Bucket of Water Song"" by The Four Bucketeers reached No. 26 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980 - can you name the “official” four members of this ad-hoc music/water-throwing group? Point for each Chris Tarrant, Sally James, John Gorman and Bob Carolgees"

[zico]

"Sorry for the delay this morning, will also have to put the answers on early, around4pm, so if you need a little more time don't log back in until later. Novelty Songs Quiz 1. In 1993, which novelty song from a Crinkley Bottom resident reached the coveted UK Christmas number one slot? 2. ""Agadoo"" is a novelty song recorded by which band in 1984? 3. ""Star Trekkin'"" is a 1987 song by which British novelty band? 4. The Wurzels are best known for their number one hit ""The Combine Harvester"" but they also had a number three hit in 1976 with which song? 5. Who was the fastest milkman in the west? 6. Which novelty song was performed by Aqua as the interval act at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Parken Stadium, Copenhagen? 7. ""My Boomerang Won't Come Back"" was a 1961 novelty record by which British comedian? 8. The 1990 version of ""Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"" featured which star of Wacaday? 9. Which late entertainer is associated with the novelty song ""You're A Pink Toothbrush""? 10. ""The Bucket of Water Song"" by The Four Bucketeers reached No. 26 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980 - can you name the “official” four members of this ad-hoc music/water-throwing group? Point for each"

[easthammer]

Surely the answer to how far apart are cricket stumps is : a little less than the width of a cricket ball :) Which explains why I only got 6 right I guess

[Mad Dog]

"20m apart A wicket line is marked in line with the stumps at each end, and is 1.83m wide at the batting end and 2.47m at the bowling end, with the stumps in the centre and the middle stumps 20m apart Other pages showing 20.12 metres. Got this one off Google as I know flip all about cricket"

[riosleftsock]

"Only got 2 today, but I have to pick up on this 3. How far apart are cricket stumps 20 metres Utter bollocks. A cricket pitch was never sized in metres, it was always 22 yards or a chain. There are 10 chains in a furlong and 80 in an old fashioned statutory mile. A chain is 20.1 something metres."

[Mad Dog]

Knew most (hence the topic) but had to look up a few when I had the idea and ran with it. Few surprised me. Would have thought a hockey puck would have been bigger than that

[zebthecat]

Got 21 yesterday and missed today (in a anumber of ways). Is Eggheads still on?

[zico]

"Just got in and had a go and an awful 4. Good one that MD. Amazing that you can totally get the size wrong of something when it's not in your hand, as I am sure the Ex would remind me!!!"

[Mad Dog]

1.How far is a dart board from the oche? 7ft 9.25 inches 2. How long is a bowling alley lane? 60 feet 3. How far apart are cricket stumps 20 metres 4. How tall is a football goal? 8 feet 5. How wide is a football goal? 24 feet 6. How high is a basketball hoop? 10 feet 7. Which premier league has the biggest pitch (total area) Etihad 8. Which premier league ground has the smallest pitch? Selhurst park 9. Which 2 British football grounds are the closest Tannadice Park and dens Park (Dundee and Dundee utd) 10. How far is it between bases in baseball 90 feet 11. Diameter of a size 5 football 8.66 inches 12.diameter of a tennis ball 2.525 - 2.7 is the official size (so 3 inches) 13.diameter of a snooker ball 5.25 cm 14. Diameter of a table tennis ball 4 cm 15. Diameter of an ice hockey puck 3 inches

[Mad Dog]

1.How far is a dart board from the oche to the nearest foot? 2. How long is a bowling alley lane? A. 30 feet. B.50 feet. C.60 feet 3. How far apart are cricket stumps A. 15 metres. B. 20 metres c 25 metres 4. How tall is a football goal in feet? 5. How wide is a football goal? A. 18 feet b. 21 feet c. 24 feet 6. How high is a basketball hoop in feet? 7. Which premier league ground has the biggest pitch (total area) 8. Which premier league ground has the smallest pitch? 9. Which 2 BRITISH professional football club grounds are the closest ? 10. How far is it between bases in baseball A 60 feet. B 90 feet c 120 feet 11. Diameter of a size 5 football ( nearest inch) 12.diameter of a tennis ball (nearest inch) 13.diameter of a snooker ball (will accept 1cm either way) 14. Diameter of a table tennis ball (will accept 1cm.either way) 15. Diameter of an ice hockey puck A. 3 inches b. 4 inches. C. 5 inches

[DiCaniosLefty]

17 thanks

[Mad Dog]

13 today. No idea on most of those

[riosleftsock]

15 today thanks