Quote: Badge @ May 1 2008, 1:03 AM BSTI don't think Eire exists any more
Very good point Badge! I'd argue that you should probably get a point for that (if true), but again, that would mean that the question was wrong, which thing doesn't accept...
Quiz ya! Page 69
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 1:04 AM BSTOh yeah, of course. sorry i was the typing the above when you posted. 3 points.
Not really. I copied Roscoff
I'm not joining in, just wanted to say hi! 
Quote: Aaron @ May 1 2008, 1:05 AM BSTVery good point Badge! I'd argue that you should probably get a point for that (if true), but again, that would mean that the question was wrong, which thing doesn't accept...
Oi! Don't start again! You seek too much perfection from someone who tries to make it interesting but also keep it fun. I've seen and heard loads of questions on TV and radio that are badly worded at best or just totally bollocks. It's an entertainment! - and even the big professional researchers get it wrong. This was supposed to be a bit of a laugh between acquaintances - get with the program. I seriously don't give a shit if a question is wrong because the point you repeatedly don't get is that we have to have the rule "The Quizmaster is always correct - even when talking bollocks" in order to keep it flowing and on track. 
Quote: EllieJP @ May 1 2008, 1:42 AM BSTI'm not joining in, just wanted to say hi!
Hi.
Sorry busy trying to sort the scores.
You featured in the questions tonight Ellie!
Quote: Nigel Kelly @ May 1 2008, 12:43 AM BST4 Saddlebags on a Big Girl.
2 bonus points
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 2:14 AM BSTI seriously don't give a shit if a question is wrong because the point you repeatedly don't get is that we have to have the rule "The Quizmaster is always correct - even when talking bollocks" in order to keep it flowing and on track.
Much like the Jubilee Line, which would be in right bollocks if it left the track and started crossing the flowing Thames...
Quote: Badge @ May 1 2008, 1:05 AM BSTNot really. I copied Roscoff
Naughty naughty boy. And you Zooo. Still imitation is a form of flatulence right?
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 2:14 AM BSTHi.
Sorry busy trying to sort the scores.
You featured in the questions tonight Ellie!
I saw.... did everyone get it right?
Afternoon
A few things to get through before I announce the result>>
I've been through the scoring for last night no less than four times because it was as close as a Florida Presidential election!
Some notes on scoring>>
On a few occasions, both last night and previously, I made some boo-boos while trying to keep up with you clever lot! That is, I awarded more points than the original worth when acknowledging correct answers. In every instance I have allowed this to stand because it was my mistake and I clearly awarded those points at the time.
Whenever I increased the worth of a question as it became apparent it was difficult, that increase was awarded to anyone who cross posted with such an announcement. If an answer had been given earlier and not noticed then the original points applied. Both instances occurred.
With regard to Aaron's query about the language question I have confirmed that my information was flawed and he gave a correct answer at 11.08pm. Points have been awarded. I will be having a serious word with the University Professor source! Aaron was already informed, last night that an earlier issue with the MP question had gained him points.
Aaron also interfered with another contestant's answer, suggesting my information was again flawed. In this case incorrectly as Eire is indeed a Country State. I decided not to penalise.
Aaron also again raised the subject of an earlier disputed Jubilee line question where his interpretation of English was at odds with mine. As it remains so and was also at odds with all the other competitors who responded I have nothing further to add.
Answers. Only five people fully took part in the whole Finale, responding by PM for the first seven questions.
1/. Cliff Richard
2/. 36
3/. Wuv you Cherubim
4/. Martin Baum
5/. Black
6/. Hockey player
7/. Fop
Yes Ellie, I think all five respondents got the Ellie question correct.
More - and results in a minute!
I will be taking a break for a while and it would be nice to see someone else having a go. Sorry but I have a lot of commitments that I need to get back to.
I will present more when I can and next time the full format, scoring and fixed days/times will be better organised and announced.
Anyone want to try for a while?
RESULT COMING!>>>>>>>>>
After adjusting the Finale starting scores to allow for a more even playing field it was still quite a shock.
In Third place>> Puffinpol 31 points
Before we do it! I will just remind you that the marvelous prize was a can of Stella Artois for the winner (which I took on their behalf last night) and second prize was>>>
A full frontal piccy of moi a la butt naked
I did not, as Zoo suggested say that second prize would be awarded today - but e-mailed, within a week to the runner -up.
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 1:52 PM BSTAaron also interfered with another contestant's answer, suggesting my information was again flawed. In this case incorrectly as Eire is indeed a Country State. I decided not to penalise.
Hey hey! Just to clarify here, I only referred to Badge's post. When I checked the languages, "Eire" was, from what I could work out, "Ireland" in Gaeilge (Irish), whilst the state is actually called the "Republic of Ireland". (Much like we are informally referred to as the "UK" or "Britain", I suppose.) So just speculating, not raising particular issue with the question as posed or answer as expected. It's all the same really.
Quote: Aaron @ May 1 2008, 2:44 PM BST"Eire" was, from what I could work out, "Ireland" in Gaeilge (Irish), whilst the state is actually called the "Republic of Ireland".
From, probably, the same site you researched. "The name of the State is Eire; It's description shall be Republic of Ireland". Has been a source of some debate apparently but still stands and unlikely to be changed. Unimportant as you say but it never seems so when you interrupt the flow so frequently!
- and our runner-up (oh, I'm worried now about the prize) is>>>
Aaron on 37 points.
Our Winner>>>>>
ROSCOFF! on 38!
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 3:31 PM BSTFrom, probably, the same site you researched. "The name of the State is Eire; It's description shall be Republic of Ireland". Has been a source of some debate apparently but still stands and unlikely to be changed.
Ah, interesting. Bloody Irish. Should just make their minds up!
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 3:31 PM BSTOur Winner>>>>>
ROSCOFF! on 38!
Well done to the 'Coff. Quite an achievement, what with the lack of electricity down in them there mines! 
I will await my ticker tape parade and can of Stella through the mail.
Quote: thing @ May 1 2008, 3:31 PM BST- and our runner-up (oh, I'm worried now about the prize) is>>>
Aaron on 37 points.
I shall masturbate over it furiously.