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Quizmaster
Quick quipper
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The adventure known as "The Knockout Quiz" starts here for 2008.
There are some examples in LIMBO if you want to know what you are letting yourself in for.
The rules are simple but some of the competitors are not as you will find out.
What you need to know:
1) I pick a category and you make a choice.
2) Some choices are better than other choices.
3) The person making the worst choice is OUT.
To enter the competition this year I am asking you to pick a film (favourite or otherwise) and add a brief description of the plot in 10 words or less.
YOU MAY NOT PICK A FILM THAT IS ALREADY LISTED.
Points will be awarded for:
1) SMART Comments
2) ORIGINAL Comments
3) HELPFUL Comments
4) OTHER Comments (to be determined)
Nobody will be knocked out while we collect entrants.
As I am playing alongside you all my entry is:
ROCKY
"Loser with no hope gets his girl and becomes famous."
[ 05. April 2009, 13:45: Message edited by: Wet Kipper ]
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The more questions I ask the more I ask fewer questions.
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The wise person does not know all the answers, but always asks the right questions.
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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WALL-E
Self-propelled dustbin develops attachment to flying flower-pot thereby saving humanity.
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All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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quote:
Originally posted by Quizmaster:
add a brief description of the plot in 10 words or less.
(shouldn't it be '10 words or fewer'? ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) )
'The Italian Job':
Caine hatches devious plan.
Bullion heist goes wrong.
The end.
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
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Isn't it fantastic to be starting again ? I hope the newbies get the hang of it and join in. I'll be as helpful as I can.
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All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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sharkshooter
Not your average shark
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Titanic
Iceberg sinks ship.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. [Psalm 19:14]
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Mertseger
Faerie Bard
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THE PLAYER
"Hollywood studio executive murders a screenwriter. It's a comedy!"
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Go and be who you are:
The Body of Christ,
The Goddess of Body,
The Manifest Song of Faerie.
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Adam.
Like as the
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THE USUAL SUSPECTS
Cripple tells a cop a story. Is it all true?
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Yay! KOQ is back!
Newcomers should be warned that it's helpful to be smart for this game, but it's smarter to be helpful.
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Ave Crux, Spes Unica!
Preaching blog
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Surfing Madness
Shipmate
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Mamma Mia - lot's of "singing" and "dancing" plot doesn't matter!!
Looked in limbo at last years quiz and still not quiet sure what i've let myself in for!!
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I now blog about all my crafting! http://inspiredbybroadway.blogspot.co.uk
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Imaginary Friend
Real to you
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Saving Private Ryan
Lots of people die, messily.
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"We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass."
Brian Clough
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CuppaT
Shipmate
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Jaws
Shark attacks on screen, while music scares the audience.
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Stand at the brink of the abyss of despair, and when you see that you cannot bear it any longer, draw back a little and have a cup of tea.
~Elder Sophrony
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The Great Gumby
Ship's Brain Surgeon
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quote:
Originally posted by Quizmaster:
Nobody will be knocked out while we collect entrants.
Two questions about this:
Does this mean that someone will be knocked out the moment entries are closed, or is this round a freebie?
When will entries close?
Amadeus
Mozart plays, composes, carouses and dies prematurely. Salieri claims responsibility.
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The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool. - Richard Feynman
A letter to my son about death
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Rugmaker
Shipmate
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I love this game!
Jaws
Shark eats lots of swimmers then gets killed.
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Waiting to think of something witty to put here.
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Caty S.
I read, therefore I am.
# 11996
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The Day after Tomorrow:
"Cold, isn't it?"
"Doomed! We're all doomed!"
"No, we're--" (thud)
[ 03. September 2008, 09:32: Message edited by: Caty. ]
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The Great Gumby
Ship's Brain Surgeon
# 10989
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quote:
Originally posted by Rugmaker:
Jaws
Ahem...
quote:
Originally posted by Quizmaster:
YOU MAY NOT PICK A FILM THAT IS ALREADY LISTED
Is someone who has done so is allowed to amend their entry when advised of their error?
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The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool. - Richard Feynman
A letter to my son about death
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Rugmaker
Shipmate
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Well that's a good start then!
I'll try again:
Jaws 2
More sharks, more scary music, same result.
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Waiting to think of something witty to put here.
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fletcher christian
Mutinous Seadog
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Born Free
Cute cubs . Cheesy music plays...they never come back
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'God is love insaturable, love impossible to describe'
Staretz Silouan
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ephemera
Shipmate
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Gone With the Wind
Hoop dresses. War. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
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A cool small evening shrunk to a dog bark and the clank of a bucket -
And you listening. T. Hughes
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Imaginary Friend
Real to you
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Is that really a film, Gwai?
Although interestingly, I just put "knockout quiz" into google, and this thread is the first link returned by the search. You're famous, Quizmaster!
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"We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass."
Brian Clough
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the pilgrim
Ship's Brownist
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Sling Blade
Simple man gets released, gets baptized, commits murder.
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Life is good in the palm of God's hand.
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rugasaw
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Surfing Madness:
looked in limbo at last years quiz and still not quiet sure what i've let myself in for!!
Neither are those of us who have previously participated.
Arsenic and Old Lace
People die. Serial killers go free. Busted a gut laughing.
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Treat the earth well, It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children. -Unknown
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Liberty
ship's football fanatic
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Xavier
Makes
Everything
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"I'ma be what I set out to be, without a doubt, undoubtedly"
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The Great Gumby
Ship's Brain Surgeon
# 10989
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quote:
Originally posted by ephemera:
Gone With the Wind
Hoop dresses. War. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
Just trying to be helpful (I hope), but that looks like 11 words to me.
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The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool. - Richard Feynman
A letter to my son about death
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East Price Road
Shipmate
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Wings Of Desire
Angels fly above, give comfort - one comes down to Earth.
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"Fishes stop and ask me where I'm bound." (Incredible String Band)
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Marvin the Martian
Interplanetary
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The Seventh Seal
The Bergman classic
Existential Swedish fayre
The Reaper plays chess
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Hail Gallaxhar
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Adam.
Like as the
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quote:
Originally posted by Gwai:
Well, if it is a film, it's an adventure. We'll see if QM approves, but even if he doesn't, he can't knock me out for that unless he changes the rules ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
He can't knock you out, but there's an argument you haven't put yourself in yet either, IYSWIM, by not posting a movie.
For as our Lord said once in a parable, all were invited to the knockout quiz, but when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a guest there who had not selected a movie, and he said to her, “Friend, how did you get in here without a movie?” And she was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind her hand and foot, and throw her into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” For many are called, but few are chosen.’
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Ave Crux, Spes Unica!
Preaching blog
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PanamaJack
Shipmate
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Trains Planes & Automobiles
Home for Thanksgiving the scenic route,with emotional baggage
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Gwai
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Hart:
quote:
Originally posted by Gwai:
Well, if it is a film, it's an adventure. We'll see if QM approves, but even if he doesn't, he can't knock me out for that unless he changes the rules
He can't knock you out, but there's an argument you haven't put yourself in yet either, IYSWIM, by not posting a movie.
For as our Lord said once in a parable, all were invited to the knockout quiz, but when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a guest there who had not selected a movie, and he said to her, “Friend, how did you get in here without a movie?” And she was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind her hand and foot, and throw her into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” For many are called, but few are chosen.’
Honestly, I figured I'd go for brinksmanship and either I'd succeed or I'd fail drastically. Still, maybe I'd better pack a lantern and some oil .
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A master of men was the Goodly Fere,
A mate of the wind and sea.
If they think they ha’ slain our Goodly Fere
They are fools eternally.
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The Rogue
Shipmate
# 2275
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Has everyone been here yet?
Star trek XI
Oh no, not again!
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If everyone starts thinking outside the box does outside the box come back inside?
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Surfing Madness
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by The Rogue:
Has everyone been here yet?
I was just wondering if anyone knew how important this is? I've been to register, but my e-mails not working so can't get the activation code.
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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A very important website indeed, but remember to wear your sunglasses. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
# 1984
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quote:
Originally posted by Doublethink:
Isn't it fantastic to be starting again ? I hope the newbies get the hang of it and join in. I'll be as helpful as I can.
Clearly this link was too subtle ...
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All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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ephemera
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by The Great Gumby:
quote:
Originally posted by ephemera:
Gone With the Wind
Hoop dresses. War. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
Just trying to be helpful (I hope), but that looks like 11 words to me.
![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif) How about this:
Gone With the Wind
Hoop dresses. War. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a."
eta: sorry. math was never my strong suit.
[ 05. September 2008, 08:37: Message edited by: ephemera ]
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A cool small evening shrunk to a dog bark and the clank of a bucket -
And you listening. T. Hughes
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The Rogue
Shipmate
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Are words like don't actually two words joined up? If so then several posters may fall foul of the 10 word rule.
What is the definition of a word? How will Quizmaster interpret this one?
I love this quiz. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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If everyone starts thinking outside the box does outside the box come back inside?
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The Rogue
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Surfing Madness:
quote:
Originally posted by The Rogue:
Has everyone been here yet?
I was just wondering if anyone knew how important this is? I've been to register, but my e-mails not working so can't get the activation code.
Perhaps not important as scoring only results from posts here but definitely fun and you may pick up some clues. Or they may be red herrings.
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If everyone starts thinking outside the box does outside the box come back inside?
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Chorister
Completely Frocked
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New people wondering whether to join in or not would do well to have a peep in Limbo at the old Knockout Quiz threads:
2005
2006
2007
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Retired, sitting back and watching others for a change.
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The Rogue
Shipmate
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But if you follow these links and still don't have a clue as to what's going on please don't see that as a barrier to entry.
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If everyone starts thinking outside the box does outside the box come back inside?
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rugasaw
Shipmate
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Some of us who participated in those quizzes still don't have a clue to what's going on.
If don't counts as two words then the hyphens surely would to. Like flower-pot. Thank God the rules are made as we go and can be bent by the person giving points.
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Treat the earth well, It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children. -Unknown
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The5thMary
Shipmate
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All That Jazz
Life of womanizing, pill-popping choreographer. Several heart attacks. Meets God/Angel?
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God gave me my face but She let me pick my nose.
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ephemera
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Paddy O'Furniture:
All That Jazz
Life of womanizing, pill-popping choreographer. Several heart attacks. Meets God/Angel?
...so where's the math police now, eh?
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A cool small evening shrunk to a dog bark and the clank of a bucket -
And you listening. T. Hughes
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Geneviève
Mother-Hatting Cat Lover
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Prairie Home Companion: the movie
Theater sold. Last show. Some jokes. Death stalks us all.
[ 06. September 2008, 01:40: Message edited by: Geneviève ]
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"Ineffable" defined: "I cannot and will not be effed with." (Courtesy of CCTooSweet in Running the Books)
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chicklegirl
Shipmate
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Citizen Kane
Who the hell is Rosebud?
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If you want to be happy, be.
~ Henry David Thoreau
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Wet Kipper
Circus Runaway
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Hostly ahem
1 - no links in punctuation or in smilies. Any links posted must give reference to what they link to.
2- the rules about posting in English still apply, so no posting in code either, please
Wet Kipper
Circus Host
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jedijudy
Organist of the Jedi Temple
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Yay! I was just wondering last week if QM was going to be brave and quiz us again!
Hmmm, which movie? Oh! I know!
Return of the Jedi
Luke's a Jedi and saves his Dad. Palpatine's dead!!!
Well, I could have picked another movie, but where else would you get your groan fix for the day?
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Doublethink.
Ship's Foolwise Unperson
# 1984
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Oh sorry WK, I nicked that ploy from a limbo'd KOQ thread.
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All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome. George Orwell
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rugasaw
Shipmate
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quote:
Originally posted by Wet Kipper:
Hostly ahem
1 - no links in punctuation or in smilies. Any links posted must give reference to what they link to.
2- the rules about posting in English still apply, so no posting in code either, please
Wet Kipper
Circus Host
Since I did not notice any smilies with links* and the only obvious code I thought was properly done, either I am daft or is this a preemtive hostly strike. Come on Wet Kipper, you know we would never do anything like that. We are upfront and straight foward people. Oops, I forgot you usually play with us. Never mind.
*You can put links in smilies? I must remember never to try that.
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Treat the earth well, It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children. -Unknown
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AndyS83
Shipmate
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E.T.
Alien befriends man, man betrays alien, alien goes home
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