by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
I think there's room on the Island for a sister quiz to Alex0Paul's outstanding Never Ending Quiz.
While that one is rightly focused on snooker trivia, how about we have one dedicated to general knowledge?
I'll start us off.
Which biscuit's slogan is 'A bonnie wee teatime treat'?
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by Dan-cat » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Same rules Chengdu?
No idea.... probably some Scottish shortbread thing at a guess!
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by The_Abbott » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Garry Baldie? AKA Gary Wilson?
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Same rules Chengdu?
No idea.... probably some Scottish shortbread thing at a guess!
Same rules. Why not?
Scottish yes, but not shortbread. I picked up a pack of them from Metro yesterday. Haven't opened them yet.
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
The_Abbott wrote:Garry Baldie? AKA Gary Wilson?
Not Garibaldis, no.
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by The_Abbott » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Trying to think of a small biscuit and struggling
Pink Wafer!
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Dan-cat wrote:GINGERS!
Ooh, I love a good ginger nut. Not what I'm looking for though I'm afraid.
I have done you a disservice though D-C. I just had a closer look at the packet and they are indeed shortbreads! Sorry. I'm still looking for the name though.
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by HappyCamper » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Tunnocks teacakes.
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
The_Abbott wrote:Trying to think of a small biscuit and struggling
Pink Wafer!
I haven't come across a pink wafer, but sounds yummy.
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
HappyCamper wrote:Tunnocks teacakes.
Not Tunnocks teacakes, sorry. The brand of my biscuits is Griffin's
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by Dan-cat » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Well that went well. Can I have a go?
Keeping on biscuit theme, what's my favourite biscuit?
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Dan-cat wrote:Well that went well. Can I have a go?
Keeping on biscuit theme, what's my favourite biscuit?
Well, still haven't had a correct answer to the first question yet (facepalm), but ok!
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
chengdufan wrote:HappyCamper wrote:Tunnocks teacakes.
Not Tunnocks teacakes, sorry. The brand of my biscuits is Griffin's
So the brand Griffin's was a clue, but they make a range of different biscuits. Final clue:
My biscuits double up as the name of a city
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by Dan-cat » 02 Nov 2020 Read
oh sorry I thought you were revealing the answer as Griffins!
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Dan-cat wrote:oh sorry I thought you were revealing the answer as Griffins!
it's all good
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by SnookerEd25 » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Nae idea, pal, just going to name something Scottish I know in the hope they're named after it.
HendryFan?
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:Nae idea, pal, just going to name something Scottish I know in the hope they're named after it.
HendryFan?
Not Hendryfan biscuits, no. Though I'm sure they are a wee teatime treat.
I guess the marketing team at Griffin's need a better slogan, as no one seems to know it
I thought SnookerFan would be all over this...
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by HappyCamper » 02 Nov 2020 Read
I don't think I've ever seen Griffin's biscuits in the shops.
I'll guess Dundee, as that's a city and Dundee cake is a thing.
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
chengdufan wrote:Final clue:
My biscuits double up as the name of a city
Just to be clear on the clue. It's the name of a Scottish city
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
HappyCamper wrote:I don't think I've ever seen Griffin's biscuits in the shops.
I'll guess Dundee, as that's a city and Dundee cake is a thing.
Winner! Well done HappyCamper.
Maybe they only export to China lol
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
chengdufan wrote:Maybe they only export to China lol
Well... This is embarrassing. I had a closer look at the packet and they are imported from New Zealand. So it was probably a bit much to expect anyone on here to have heard of them. I just assumed they were from Scotland
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Anyway, over to HappyCamper for the next question. I'm sure he'll come up with a better one than me!!
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by HappyCamper » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Lots of Scots ex-pats in NZ.
On the subject of Dundee, what are the so-called three Js that comprise her most famous exports?
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
HappyCamper wrote:Lots of Scots ex-pats in NZ.
On the subject of Dundee, what are the so-called three Js that comprise her most famous exports?
Jam, Jumpers and... Erm... Jockstraps?
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by SnookerEd25 » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Jam, Jute & Journalism
Dunno what Jute is, to be honest
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by HappyCamper » 02 Nov 2020 Read
SnookerEd25 wrote:Jam, Jute & Journalism
Dunno what Jute is, to be honest
Correct. Jute is a durable plant fibre used to manufacture (eg) rope or sacks. Jam is a preserve made of fruit and sugar. And journalism is the reporting of news and current events.
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by chengdufan » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Jesters, juggernauts, and... Erm... Jill (Douglas)
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by Juddernaut88 » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Let's have a football, cricket and music quiz
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by The_Abbott » 02 Nov 2020 Read
Jack Daniels, Justin Case and King James
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