Tonight’s Gig — And In Lieu of the usual Mug Shots

I present you another poster. Oh, and a halfway decent shot of the King Harold. Obviously taken on a nice summer’s day, I think.

It’s got to be said, tonight was … quiet.

Pretty much as I’d been expected, given that John & Roger – the Tom & Jerry’s, in other words – and Cath and Billie, the Funky Monkeys, were snowed in, and the Patroxes were on holiday. And, although we actually started with five teams – including one with bar babe, Marie, and her mates, and Roses’ mob, calling themselves the Bobby Dazzlers – feeling sympathetic, and joining us for the evening, along with the Pancake Mixers, the Three Muscatears, and Posin’ Joe himself.

But, if the weather hadn’t been as bad as it was, and two teams hadn’t dropped out by the end of the evening, we’d’ve had nearer eight.

Which means two things.

Firstly, the bonus pot could’ve gone higher than it actually did. Although I’m am pleased to say next weeks will be a minimum of £44•50.

Because nobody answered this … “Who directed “The Evil Dead”, in which year, and with who in the lead role?”. To which the answer’s are Sam Raimi, 1982, and Bruce Campbell.

And secondly I had to have – with some help from Joe and Marie – a bit of a chat with Barney the manager, and his assistant, Dan. Who I swear I’m going to start referring to as Deputy Dan, the first chance I get! But it was a conversation that I was both expecting and dreading, but went a little better than I’d thought it would. But the pair of them are sensible fella’s, and keen to do well. And VERY helpful; — A-Boards a-go-go, for starters.

But, anyway, here’s the questions I used; — number 69, in an ongoing series!

ROUND ONE: – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.

Q1) Which language does the word kitsch come from?

A1) German

Q2) What is the state capital of Massachusetts?

Q2) Boston

Q3) Which Dickens asked for more?

A3) Oliver Twist

Q4) What did Old Mother Hubbard keep in her cupboard?

A4) Nothing

Q5) What comes after red, orange and yellow in the rainbow’s colours?

A5) Green

Q6) Dad, kayak and rotavator are examples of what type of words?

A6) Palindrome’s

Q7) A bob was the popular name of which old English coin?

A7) A shilling

Q8) What is the name for the Mexican cloak with a slit for the head?

A8) A poncho

Q9) Which of the Wonders of the World was at Babylon?

A9) The Hanging Gardens

Q10) Snow crystals have – on average – how many sides?

A10) Six

ROUND 2; – THE FINAL FRONTIER.

Q11) Which planet has a satellite called Europa?

A11) Jupiter.

Q12) Which space station has a name that translates into English as “peace”?

A12) Mir.

Q13) Ranger and Surveyor probes preceded the exploration of where?

A13) The Moon.

Q14) What name is given to a site for astronomical observation?

A14) An observatory.

Q15) What is an Oort cloud made of?

A15) Comets.

Q16) What satellite was the 1st to transmit live TV pictures?

A16) Telstar.

Q17) The mythical children of Uranus & Gaia had which type of rocket named after them?

A17) Titan.

Q18) Phobos & Deimos are moons of which planet?

A18) Mars.

Q19) What constellation is known as “The Hunter”?

A19) Orion.

Q20) Which planet is bigger, Jupiter, or Saturn?

A20) Jupiter.

ROUND 3. TV DINNERS.

Q21) Which actor connects “I, Claudius”, “Cadfæl”, and “Doctor Who”?

A21) Derek Jacobi.

Q22) Which sitcom told the story of revolutionaries in Tooting?

A22) “Citizen Smith.”

Q23) What was the surname of Morticia, & Gomez?

A23) Addams. (The Addams Family.)

Q24) Which science fiction series 1st started the day after President Kennedy was shot?

A24) “Doctor Who.”

Q25) Name the Scottish undertaker, in “Dad’s Army.”

A25) Private Fraser.

Q26) Who had a long running TV show, before starring in “Mary Poppins”, and “Diagnosis Murder”

A26) Dick Van Dyke.

Q27) What was the 2nd area of Britain, to receive TV transmissions?

A27) The Midlands.

Q28) In “Dallas,” which character became Mrs Clayton Farlow?

A28) Miss Ellie.

Q29) Which “Carry On,” regular was the star of “Bless This House”?

A29) Sid James.

Q30) Who was the main character on “The Phil Silvers Show”

A30) Master Sergeant Bilko.

ROUND 4. AROUND BRITAIN.

Q31) Which holiday resort had the motto “It’s So Bracing”; Skegness, Brighton, or Blackpool?

A31) Skegness.

Q32) Who created the Angel of the North?

A32) Antony Gormley.

Q33) What did the National Trust on its land, in 1997?

A33) Deer Hunting.

Q34) Alfred Waterstone designed one of London’s most visited buildings, in the 19thcentury. What is it?

A34) The Natural History Museum.

Q35) In which county is Alton Towers?

A35) Staffordshire.

Q36) Edward Maddrell was the last native speaker of which British language?

A36) Manx.

Q37) In which British city is the world’s oldest passenger station?

A37) Manchester.

Q38) What’s the 2nd highest mountain in the UK?

A38) Ben Macdhui.

Q39) In which county is the UK’s longest cave system?

A39) North Yorkshire. (Gaping Gill)

Q40) In which English city are you, if you’re in the East Midlands Gas Museum?

A40) Leicester.

ROUND 5. FOOD & DRINK.

Q41) What type of fish is gravlax?

A41) Salmon.

Q42) What liquor is also called cherry brandy?

A42) Kirsh.

Q43) Pimms No. 1 is based on what spirit; gin, rum, or vodka?

A43) Gin

Q44) Aspartame is an alternative to what, in food?

A44) Sugar.

Q45) In which month does Beaujolais Nouveau arrive in Britain?

A45) November.

Q46) How many standard sized bottles make up a Nebuchadnezzar?

A46) 20.

Q47) Which 50’s pop star’s name is rhyming slang for ‘mild?’

A47) Marty Wilde.

Q48) Isabella Mary Mayson is better known as which cook?

A48) Mrs Beeton.

Q49) What sort foodstuff is a macademia?

A49) A nut.

Q50) What drink did Sir Bob Geldof advertise; – milk, tea, or Guinness?

A50) Milk.

ROUND SIX: – GENERAL KNOWLE IGNORANCE.

Q51) Petrology is the study of what?

A51) Rocks. (As opposed to Geology, which is the study of the Earth)

Q52) In which country did the voting to determine the site of the 2012 Olympics take place?

A52) France.

Q53) Where would a Spanish woman wear her Mantilla?

A53) On her head.

Q54) Ellison’s Orange is a variety of which fruit?

A54) An apple.

Q55) Some people feel embarrassed by their Lentigines; - what are they?

A55) Freckles

Q56) Ronnie Kray shot George Cornell in which East End pub?

A56) The Blind Beggar

Q57) In which European country was Europe’s oldest university founded?

A57) Italy. In Salerno, to be precise

Q58) Michæl Hordern provided the voice for which tv bear?

A58) Paddington.

Q59) Dr John Pemberton invented which world famous fizzy drink?

A59) Coca Cola.

Q60) Which sport did Marco Van Basten play?

A60) Football.