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Tree Bee

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Grrr, changed a correct answer to an incorrect one. Silly me!

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Welease Woderwick

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Here is the linky thingy.

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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Alicïa
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first time ever, full marks but waaaay tooooo sloooow...
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Hello Alicia - welcome to the mad-house! Don't worry - you will get faster!

I'm currently in fourth place and consequently (a) surprised; and (b) chuffed. [Big Grin]

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tessaB
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One second behind you piglet!

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Leorning Cniht
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Bah - stupid fake social situation logic traps...
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orfeo

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quote:
Originally posted by Leorning Cniht:
Bah - stupid fake social situation logic traps...

Exactly. I detest those questions, even though I got this one 'right'.

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Curiosity killed ...

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Goodness - amazed I guessed that lot right. Now watch everyone go faster. (Laptop on my lap is not quick)

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Sioni Sais
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I'm in the top ten! OK, only seven have played, but I'm not seventh.

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Alicïa
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I'm in the top 10 too!
only 11 have played but let's not dwell on that! [Big Grin]
faster than yesterday! Hi Piglet [Smile]

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ArachnidinElmet
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Do I get extra points for doing the quiz at the same time as trying to get the answers on Pointless? [Smile] It adds something to the quizzing experience (but sadly, not speed).

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Uncle Pete

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Stupid moving pictchurs and unknown teevee shit tripped me up today. A twofer.

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Alicïa
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doh! old movies I have never heard of, I [Roll Eyes] at you.

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Heavenly Anarchist
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I have no idea what they are talking about [Roll Eyes]

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Smudgie

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Was the quiz actually written in a foreign language? I think that had to have been the most obscure twaddlesome quiz yet! Some lucky guesses, but bleugh... very little knowledge to display there.

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Ariston
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I knew exactly zero of those pop culture questions. Zero.

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Alicïa
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I guess I need to brush up on my bible studies!

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Piglet
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Changed a right to a wrong today. [Frown]

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Welease Woderwick

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I was in the lead [out of 2 players] for a few minutes but am pleased to be 4th out of 17.

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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Heavenly Anarchist
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Slow time for me, I wasn't wearing my glasses.

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Welease Woderwick

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If I was wearing my glasses at the time I wouldn't be able to read it at all!

Currently Numero Uno [Number 1] but only 4 of us have played.

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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Alicïa
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quote:
Originally posted by Tree Bee:
Grrr, changed a correct answer to an incorrect one. Silly me!

That's exactly what I did today! doh!
I thought it was quite tricky today.
Well it's the taking part that counts. I keep telling myself! [Big Grin]

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ArachnidinElmet
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The shonky weather today seems to be affecting my wifi reception (not speedy at the best of times). Had to submit twice to get it to register at all.

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Sioni Sais
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Two film questions, 8/10.

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Uncle Pete

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I mark it down to yet another TV program which I have never seen. Not that it bothers me.

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Alicïa
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better... 3rd from 10 at the time of writing.
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Welease Woderwick

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I don't know about never seen, Pete, I've never even heard of it!

Does that make me culturally deprived - or even culturally depraved, which sounds far more fun!

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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jedijudy

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jj gives the Guessometer a pat on the head? top?

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Ariston
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I pity the fool who missed that last one. It's a rare day when even I get the multiple TV/film questions!

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orfeo

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I see what you did there, Ariston...

I know there's plenty of time for someone to beat me, but right now: OHHHH YEAH!! [Big Grin]

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ArachnidinElmet
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4th? Not complaining, but how the chuffing Norah did that happen?

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**pats the Guessometer and gives it an enormous dram**

I may be a disciple of Captain Slow, but the Guessometer was absolutely scorching!

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Sioni Sais
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No film questions, 10/10.

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I just wanted PeteC to have a chance at feeling smug and superior. [Big Grin]

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Tied to a weasel! [Eek!]
Wouldn't mind, but I'm sure it's got fleas!

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Broccoli is purple, IMO. Calabrese is green.

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ArachnidinElmet
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All vegetables are green if you leave them long enough.

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Remember, Smudgiekins, that weasels are raptors with very sharp teeth!

Ah, slow flightless bird for lunch!

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Welease Woderwick

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Well, I was first for a few minutes.

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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Alicïa
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10/10 [Cool]
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Thank goodness for lucky guesses [Yipee]

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tessaB
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Woohoo! Finally broke the 40 second barrier! 10 out of 10 in 36 seconds [Yipee]

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quote:
Originally posted by Herrick:
Thank goodness for lucky guesses [Yipee]

... and b*ll*cks to unlucky ones. [Frown]

I can't think of a single thing in my life that would be improved by knowing anything about a comic-book hero.

Except my score today, that is ... [Mad]

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Alicïa
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arrgh... same problem as piglet except I knew the answer and read the question wrong. [brick wall]
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Welease Woderwick

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So slow I was almost going backwards!

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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Should not have boasted about breaking 40 seconds. Now up to 57 [Mad]

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**jj gives the guessometer an affectionate pat**

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**So does Piglet** [Smile]

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One film question, 9/10.

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Welease Woderwick

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8/10 in 78 seconds - that ain't gonna win me no prizes!

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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?

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