Pointless

Well there doesn't seem to be a thread for this TV programme and loads of you seem to watch it.

I watched it the other day and they mentioned a Novelist I hadn't really been aware of called Bret Easton Ellis.

From his novels he really seems to be obsessed with Elvis Costello.

Less Than Zero (1985) - a Stiff single and album track.
The Rules of Attraction (1987)- the name of his backing band.
American Psycho (1991) - He recorded a song called Psycho as a B side.
The Informers (1994)
Glamorama (1998)
Lunar Park (2005)
Imperial Bedrooms (2010) - title of an album in the 1980s.

I used to watch it religiously (in my dirty vicar's outfit), but when Oldrocker did a spoiler over the then £25K + jackpot I stopped there and then.

Bit pissed off at the time, but now thank him as it made me realise that I was wasting so much time on a quiz that, when I thought about it, I didn't really care that much about.

That OR is a bastard isn't he!

I still enjoy it. If you're still working when you get home it's a good way to settle down relax.

Now what is a bloody waste of time is.........

I prefer The Chase these days

It always seems to be repeats when I watch. When are new ones on?

Quote: zooo @ 2nd April 2015, 11:53 PM BST

It always seems to be repeats when I watch. When are new ones on?

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I agree they're old but I don't seem to have seen these before.

The Chase is a bit too just General Knowledge whereas Pointless is more smartarse and satisfying when I get pointless answers.

There was one question recently where I think I had a pointless answer they didn't mention. it was name England footballers who have won over 50 caps. My answer was Rachel Yankee. I don't think they specified male.

Ha, good point! My guess for that was the only footballer's name I can ever think of - Gary Linekar.

Quote: Chappers @ 2nd April 2015, 11:51 PM BST

That OR is a bastard isn't he!

I still enjoy it. If you're still working when you get home it's a good way to settle down relax.

Now what is a bloody waste of time is.........

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Some of us are not working now of course....... I'm so relaxed you could pour me into a glass.

Quote: Chappers @ 2nd April 2015, 11:51 PM BST

That OR is a bastard isn't he!

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I day do it on a purpus ! It was 'im not kippin' up !

No, dow put that black thing on yer 'ed. I day mean it !

Quote: Oldrocker @ 12th April 2015, 11:46 PM BST

I day do it on a purpus ! It was 'im not kippin' up !

No, dow put that black thing on yer 'ed. I day mean it !

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Guilty as charged OR, but as previously stated - thank you. I have informed the authorities to drop the case.

Furthermore, your reputation spreads...........

"Well I don't think there are any spoilers here. Lucky OR isn't around"

https://www.comedy.co.uk/forums/thread/31674/4/

But we love you really - just try and avoid your posts, that's all.

F**king hell! A policeman says "What's a consonant?" "I'm a comprehensive boy."

Worrying, very worrying!

Question - Who was assassinated in Dallas by Lee Harvey Oswald?

Oh dear!!!

French revolutionary killed in the bath? Joan of Arc.

Quote: Chappers @ 26th May 2015, 5:37 PM BST

Question - Who was assassinated in Dallas by Lee Harvey Oswald?

Oh dear!!!

French revolutionary killed in the bath? Joan of Arc.

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First answer is JR.

Ah, that's why Lee Harvey Oswald was trending on Twitter!

Quote: Oldrocker @ 26th May 2015, 9:17 PM BST

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That's what she said - for 100 points!