The all new, revised and easier quiz! (mod note posts 1 and 2042)

OldGoat · 05-05-2015 7:16pm

I know this one. I've recently read an autobiography for the above. I'm a great fan of wordsmiths and the above was magnificent in both writing and delivery.

looksee · 05-05-2015 8:44pm

Well go on then....:D

OldGoat · 05-05-2015 9:02pm

They were all pen-names of the wonderful Ronnie Barker.

Fork handles.

OK, what was the stage name of the intriguing woman Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert.

BrensBenz · 05-05-2015 10:39pm

OldGoat wrote: »

... the above was magnificent in both writing and delivery.

OldGoat wrote: »

They were all pen-names of the wonderful Ronnie Barker.

OK, what was the stage name of the intriguing woman Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert.

Correct on all counts! An extraordinary talent.
Regarding Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, definitely not a rap singer. Otherwise, not a clue!

Jellybaby1 · 05-05-2015 11:31pm

BrensBenz wrote: »

Janey Mac, I hate to hog this but I think I remember this from pre-puberty days.

Is it a bewk?
Does it have a two word title?
Was it written in the 1800's?
By a Yank?
Have there been endless efforts from Hollywood to cash in on it?

Apologies, I'm a bit late in but I can see ye continued to play without me.

The answers to Brens questions are, yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes. You boys have definitely surprised me with your knowledge of women's literature.

OldGoat · 06-05-2015 9:05am

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

You boys have definitely surprised me with your knowledge of women's literature.

I've been an avid reader of girly magaz...ermm, books for most of my life.

Clue for Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert: Born 1821 in Grange, Sligo.
Became a mistress to Franz Liszt.

Sean Amhlaoibh · 07-05-2015 10:49am

Good man yourself.

BrensBenz · 07-05-2015 11:39am

OldGoat wrote: »

Clue for Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert: Born 1821 in Grange, Sligo.
Became a mistress to Franz Liszt.

So, a bold woman from Sligo, possibly with language skills and an ear for music. Hmmmmm.......
Nope!

OldGoat · 07-05-2015 12:46pm

She was also an acquaintance of Alexandre Dumas...and when I say "acquaintance" you know I mean mistress.

looksee · 07-05-2015 1:04pm

That is ringing bells with me as though I should know, but I can't remember my neighbour's name, much less a celebrity, was it your wan they called the nightingale or sparrow or such?

OldGoat · 07-05-2015 1:14pm

'fraid not looksee. Her first name is a nickname for Dolores.

She became mistress to King Ludwic of Bavaria.

looksee · 07-05-2015 1:22pm

She was a busy little thing, wasn't she!

edit, gave in and looked it up, nah, didn't know her!

OldGoat · 07-05-2015 3:05pm

Quitter!
She had some life story.

looksee · 07-05-2015 3:12pm

OldGoat wrote: »

Quitter!
She had some life story.

I could have thunk and thunk and I wouldn't have got it!

Jellybaby1 · 07-05-2015 5:03pm

I didn't thunk too long and I looked it up but I waited to see if anyone here knew the answer. I am obviously among my own kind!

She was some cookie wasn't she?

BrensBenz · 07-05-2015 5:18pm

Yep, I've just looked her up too. Hmmm, perhaps I could have phrased that better.

Jellybaby1 · 07-05-2015 5:22pm

BrensBenz wrote: »

Yep, I've just looked her up too. Hmmm, perhaps I could have phrased that better.

In the phone book?

BrensBenz · 08-05-2015 11:01pm

I don't know what the rules are but, since OG stumped us all with that question, I think we should have another from OG. Or would we need a referendum first?

Layinghen · 09-05-2015 6:52am

I agree, looked it up as well, she was some woman.

Rubecula · 09-05-2015 3:21pm

not looked it up no real idea.

But as you all know now, can I make a guess?

umm

nickname for Dolores Dolly? Molly?

Was it Molly Malone from the song?

OldGoat · 10-05-2015 9:35pm

Common names for Doloras are Lola and Lolita. In this case her first name was Lola.
She scandalised the highbrows of the era when she performed her "Spider dance" on stage and (untrue) rumors claimed she wore no undergarments.

Rubecula · 10-05-2015 10:47pm

Thanks OG sadly I don't have a clue.

Jellybaby1 · 10-05-2015 11:20pm

Even though I now know who it is, I keep thinking of Zola Budd! Daft, I know, but there you are, daftness sets in whilst waiting for someone to get the answer. Anyway, how does OG know this female did or did not wear undergarments?

OldGoat · 11-05-2015 9:09am

Anyway, how does OG know this female did or did not wear undergarments?

I know someone who did extensive research of her life when writing a stage play.

Anyway, just to end this, the stage name of Marie Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert was "Lola Montez". Her life story is fascinating and has been the subject of film, book and stage not to mention the history books of Bavaria.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_Montez

To keep the quiz thing going: What is a maulstick?

Jellybaby1 · 11-05-2015 9:27pm

A stick for mauling people you don't like.

BrensBenz · 12-05-2015 2:14pm

OldGoat wrote: »

What is a maulstick?

I think this is what the local sign-writer used to call his "málastick" because it had a soft "bag" at one end. He used it to keep his hand steady.

The "bag" end rested on the work surface, the painter's wrist rested on the stick and the shaft or other end of the stick rested on his neck or shoulder. He told us that the mála was either full of sweets (if we were quiet) or wasps (if we were annoying him).

Recently, I was painting the name of my boat onto the transom (back of the boat) and wished I had a maulstick.

looksee · 12-05-2015 3:22pm

Yes! I haven't checked but I know that is right BB. I could see it, the stick with something on the end of it, but I could not figure what it was.

OldGoat · 12-05-2015 5:39pm

Spot on Brenz. It give yu something to lean on without smudging your work.

BrensBenz · 12-05-2015 5:46pm

OldGoat wrote: »

Spot on Brenz. It give yu something to lean on without smudging your work.

OK.

A singing duo, calling themselves Tom & Jerry, had minor success in late 1950's America. Later, after disbanding and reuniting under a different name, they achieved worldwide fame. Who were they?

Jellybaby1 · 12-05-2015 7:49pm

Simon and Carabunkle! I'm sure I'm right!

BrensBenz · 12-05-2015 8:53pm

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Simon and Carabunkle! I'm sure I'm right!

Exactamente. Well Done - I thought it would have taken longer.

However, I find that any disappointment pales into insignificance because I've just heard that grandchild No. 2 is on it's way, hey hey hey, hey hey hey.

Jellybaby1 · 12-05-2015 11:32pm

Congratulations granddad! Happy days!

Here's the next question:

Krishna Pandit Bhanji was born in 1943 in England. His father was from Indian descent and his mother was British. Krishna became an award winning actor and was knighted in 2002. What is his stage name?

BrensBenz · 12-05-2015 11:43pm

Complete guess but the best actor of Indian descent, with a "Sir" that I can think of is Ben Kingsley. Thought he was good until I saw him in Sexy Beast playing a genuinely evil, sadistic baddie with flashes of comic dialogue. He was so convincing that I forgot all about Gandhi.

Jellybaby1 · 13-05-2015 1:35am

Correct! Your turn.

BrensBenz · 13-05-2015 2:02am

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

Correct! Your turn.

OK. Here's maybe a cult question:

In the 60's, ITV / UTV aired a series of public information cartoon fillums, featuring a rather rotund "Petunia" and her partner, from 'tNawth uv Inglund. My favourite showed them on a beach, watching someone in a "sehlin' dinjeh" (sailing dinghy). "Ooooh luke, Petchoonya, 'e's wehvin' at us." when, in fact, he had capsized and was calling for help.

What was Petchoonia's I mean Petunia's partner's name?

OldGoat · 13-05-2015 8:29am

Marigold?
Lily?
Daisy?
Rose?
Ivy?
...
Chrysanthemum?

looksee · 13-05-2015 8:34am

Harold?

BrensBenz · 13-05-2015 11:37am

OldGoat wrote: »

Marigold?
Lily?
Daisy?
Rose?
Ivy?
...
Chrysanthemum?

Maybe yiz need a hint: Petunia's partner was male!

Jellybaby1 · 13-05-2015 11:48am

Donald Duck?

BrensBenz · 13-05-2015 5:46pm

Well, if the answer is on the tip of your tongue but you need more time, no probs.

But I hate to see yiz in pain so here's a link, purely for medicinal purposes. No peeking and then claiming to remember the answer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBc02FPSvXc

Jellybaby1 · 13-05-2015 10:00pm

That's new to me actually!

BrensBenz · 14-05-2015 4:09pm

Jellybaby1 wrote: »

That's new to me actually!

You peeked?!?!?

Petunia and "X" were shown on a recent nostalgia show and FaceBook lit up. But maybe too obscure for those who had a sheltered childhood.

Will I tell yiz? Huh? Well, will I? Whoh? Or will you share the answer with Os&Os and set the next question?

Rubecula · 14-05-2015 10:14pm

I do remember it but as you have posted a spoiler I will not respond to Petunia's OH's name

BrensBenz · 16-05-2015 7:48pm

OK, if nobody wants to reveal "Joe", I'll do it. It was "Joe"!

Do I get to set another question:

What's a Stanley Steamer?
It was sung about in 1948 in "Summer Holiday" (not the Cliff Richard version) and made a cameo appearance in "Seabiscuit".

looksee · 16-05-2015 7:53pm

Some class of a boat?

Rubecula · 16-05-2015 8:03pm

A steam powered car (I think it was American)

Who was the father of Icarus?

Layinghen · 16-05-2015 8:04pm

Hooray one I know. It's a car:)

One of which drove to the top of Mount Washington the highest peak in New England. Myself and the Rooster did the same drive (obviously in a far more comfortable car, many years later).

Layinghen · 16-05-2015 8:07pm

Blast Rubes you beat me to it.

ladyella · 16-05-2015 8:18pm

Rubecula wrote:

Who was the father of Icarus?

Can anyone join? Daedalus

Rubecula · 16-05-2015 9:48pm

Layinghen wrote: »

Blast Rubes you beat me to it.

awww so sorry hon

ladyella wrote: »

Can anyone join? Daedalus

that's right your turn to ask one now

The all new, revised and easier quiz! (mod note posts 1 and 2042)

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