Murraysrightplum Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 I got it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 (Sorry was supposed to go in Non football chat!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Not a clue but that Victoria Coren Mitchell would seriously get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 A key, but it should be a Blackbird.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 I got it. VCM said that it was the most impossible thing that’s been on there and she was amazed it was got For those who don’t watch “Only Connect”, you have to guess item 4 as it naturally follows 1-3. As a clue, think what another name for 43,560 sq ft is… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I got it. VCM said that it was the most impossible thing that’s been on there and she was amazed it was got I couldn't believe her over-reaction, quite frankly. Unless she was putting it on but I'm not sure she was. Fair play to the girl who knew the answer though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: Not a clue but that Victoria Coren Mitchell would seriously get it Doubt she’d want it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, B1ackbird said: A key, but it should be a Blackbird.. Interestingly, or not, the original was "Brand New Key" by Melanie Safka and was a hit in 1971. The lyrics were changed by Brendan O'Shaughnessy and it was a number one in Ireland in 1975 for this Father Ted priest, Brendan Grace: And that same song was covered by our Wurzels in 1976 and was at number one for two weeks. Not 'arf pop pickers! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygram for mongo Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 I watched that show for the first time yesterday, I have never felt so bereft of knowledge in my life. is it a show for Mensa members only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, candygram for mongo said: I watched that show for the first time yesterday, I have never felt so bereft of knowledge in my life. is it a show for Mensa members only? I promise you that if you stick with it, it gets easier. It's a bit like crosswords in the broadsheets, once you start to understand how the question compilers minds work, you can pick out answers. I am usually happy if I get a couple right and get in the right ball park for 2 or 3 others. I love the missing vowels round at the end though. I like it as a quiz because it's not the sort of thing you could Google the answers for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 So is someone going to explain the answer please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, The Horse With No Name said: So is someone going to explain the answer please? Box 1 - 20 Acres Box 2 - 43 Acres Box 3 - Combine Harvester Box 4 - Key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 15 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: Interestingly, or not, the original was "Brand New Key" by Melanie Safka and was a hit in 1971. The lyrics were changed by Brendan O'Shaughnessy and it was a number one in Ireland in 1975 for this Father Ted priest, Brendan Grace: And that same song was covered by our Wurzels in 1976 and was at number one for two weeks. Not 'arf pop pickers! Melanie was one of my favourite female singers back in the 1970s, and I still listen to her records now - on CD, of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 I feel cheated! To think I had thought the Wurzels were the original spoofers of the classic Melanie song. Brendan O'Shaughnessy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 20 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: The lyrics were changed by Brendan O'Shaughnessy and it was a number one in Ireland in 1975 for this Father Ted priest, Brendan Grace: 4 hours ago, Norn Iron said: I feel cheated! To think I had thought the Wurzels were the original spoofers of the classic Melanie song. Brendan O'Shaughnessy Whilst I have never heard of Brendan O'Shaughnessy, I am familiar with Brendan Grace, who was actually quite a good stand-up comedian. I must confess that, like @Norn Iron, I had always just assumed that The Combine Harvester was written by The Wurzels - as they say, every day is a school day. A propos Brendan Grace, as well as being a comedian, he was also a singer, and I came across this lovely, very poignant song some years ago when I was searching for something connected to cider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, candygram for mongo said: I watched that show for the first time yesterday, I have never felt so bereft of knowledge in my life. is it a show for Mensa members only? Go With Richard Osmans House of Games. Much easier! Edited October 13, 2021 by Super 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, Super said: Go With Richard Osmans House of Games. Much easier! See I like that too, a gentle start to the evening, with some intersting little tests of lateral thinking. If you want really easy try RO's Birthday Cake game on BBC Sounds, literally people guessing celebrities ages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: See I like that too, a gentle start to the evening, with some intersting little tests of lateral thinking. If you want really easy try RO's Birthday Cake game on BBC Sounds, literally people guessing celebrities ages. I like Richard Osman top bloke. It's easy watching and fun as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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