Author Topic: university challenge tonight (Read 5950 times)

bradders1011 · « **Reply #40 on:** February 10, 2022, 02:07:53 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on February 8, 2022, 12:06:23 pm

RIP Bambi

Wonder who'll get the Babycham gig.

Alan_X · « **Reply #41 on:** February 10, 2022, 03:09:08 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 8, 2022, 11:09:59 am

RIP Bamber Gascoigne who has passed away aged 87

Another name from as far back as i can remember leaves us.

Bamber Gascoigne was to higher education, what Stirling Moss was to driving fast. "Who do you think you are? Bamber Gascoigne?..." was the standard response to any sign of intellect. The perfect examples being Steve Heighway (Big Bamber) and Brian Hall (Little Bamber) who both finished university degrees before plating for Liverpool.

Ziltoid · « **Reply #42 on:** February 10, 2022, 03:20:17 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on February 10, 2022, 02:07:53 pm

Wonder who'll get the Babycham gig.

Don't know but I'll never forgive him for the porn film he did

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2023, 09:01:11 pm »

Durham University team the most 'Tory' I've seen in a while.

c*nts won.

Hazell · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2023, 09:23:35 pm »

They didn't know what the ERM was though. Even I knew that.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2023, 09:32:30 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on February 20, 2023, 09:23:35 pm

They didn't know what the ERM was though. Even I knew that.

A dyslexic REM tribute band?

Hazell · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2023, 10:18:18 pm »

I was quite pleased with that one too, I usually only get the sports or arts questions right.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2023, 10:23:48 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on February 20, 2023, 10:18:18 pm

I was quite pleased with that one too, I usually only get the sports or arts questions right.

What is it? I’m either stupid or Durham Uni level smart.

Hazell · « **Reply #48 on:** February 20, 2023, 10:31:53 pm »

Exchange Rate Mechanism. I was surprised the Durham Tories didn't get that.

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #49 on:** February 21, 2023, 11:15:27 am »

Quote from: Hazell on February 20, 2023, 10:31:53 pm

Exchange Rate Mechanism. I was surprised the Durham Tories didn't get that.

They couldn't get who the Labour leader was for the 1992 GE either. One said "Is that too late for it be Foot" (and said 'Foot' with a sneer... although I might have projected that

)

The girl on the right (as we look at it) had that habit, when they were discussing possible answers, of reeling off a few guesses and then, when they get it wrong and the correct answer is read out, giving one of those exaggerated "Oh, of course!" self-scoldings, as if the fuck she knew it really.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #50 on:** February 21, 2023, 11:48:08 am »

Saw this episode on MTV way back in the day and found the above absurdly amusing...

bradders1011 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 21, 2023, 11:54:01 am »

Quote from: Hazell on February 20, 2023, 09:23:35 pm

They didn't know what the ERM was though. Even I knew that.

Me thought their first album was whack and to be honest me hate all indie music.

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #52 on:** February 21, 2023, 01:57:20 pm »

Quote from: afc turkish on February 21, 2023, 11:48:08 am

Saw this episode on MTV way back in the day and found the above absurdly amusing...

The guest stars on that one episode:

Robbie Coltrane
Tony Robinson
Emma Thompson
Hugh Laurie
Stephen Fry
Griff Rhys Jones
Mel Smith
Motorhead

Insane

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #53 on:** February 21, 2023, 02:33:13 pm »

Quote from: Alan_X on February 10, 2022, 03:09:08 pm

Bamber Gascoigne was to higher education, what Stirling Moss was to driving fast. "Who do you think you are? Bamber Gascoigne?..." was the standard response to any sign of intellect. The perfect examples being Steve Heighway (Big Bamber) and Brian Hall (Little Bamber) who both finished university degrees before plating for Liverpool.

Little did we know how much we would need platers

Hazell · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2023, 07:57:30 pm »

Quote from: Nobby Reserve on February 21, 2023, 11:15:27 am

They couldn't get who the Labour leader was for the 1992 GE either. One said "Is that too late for it be Foot" (and said 'Foot' with a sneer... although I might have projected that )

I got Kinnock as well! Although that was slightly more of an educated guess.

Quote from: Nobby Reserve on February 21, 2023, 11:15:27 am

The girl on the right (as we look at it) had that habit, when they were discussing possible answers, of reeling off a few guesses and then, when they get it wrong and the correct answer is read out, giving one of those exaggerated "Oh, of course!" self-scoldings, as if the fuck she knew it really.

ha ha I noticed that too

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2023, 08:08:20 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on February 22, 2023, 07:57:30 pm

I got Kinnock as well! Although that was slightly more of an educated guess.

ha ha I noticed that too

Don’t pretend you’re that young. Don’t you remember that?

If I said Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was riding high in the charts at the time would it jog your memory.

Hazell · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2023, 08:36:04 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on February 22, 2023, 08:08:20 pm

Don’t pretend you’re that young. Don’t you remember that?

If I said Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred was riding high in the charts at the time would it jog your memory.

It's all very vague.

Hazell · « **Reply #57 on:** July 17, 2023, 09:05:45 pm »

Anyone watch this? I miss Paxman's big rubbery horse face of mock incredulity but thought Amol Rajan was very good as a host.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #58 on:** July 17, 2023, 09:11:41 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on July 17, 2023, 09:05:45 pm

Anyone watch this? I miss Paxman's big rubbery horse face of mock incredulity but thought Amol Rajan was very good as a host.

Yeah, he did a good job… a different twist not having someone very arrogant in charge !

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #59 on:** July 18, 2023, 07:09:16 am »

Not sure about the new colour scheme ...pale lime/greenish?

Hazell · « **Reply #60 on:** July 18, 2023, 01:41:41 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on July 17, 2023, 09:11:41 pm

Yeah, he did a good job… a different twist not having someone very arrogant in charge !

Yeah, I liked Paxman but it's good he wasn't just copying him.

Qston · « **Reply #61 on:** July 18, 2023, 03:05:21 pm »

Quote from: Hazell on July 17, 2023, 09:05:45 pm

Anyone watch this? I miss Paxman's big rubbery horse face of mock incredulity but thought Amol Rajan was very good as a host.

I thought he was good, just the weird set up didn`t quite work - i.e. the oversized chair and what looked like a classic 80's telly sitting up in front of him.

I liked his presentation and approach.