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Irish Radio Minute Quiz Answers

On Irish radio there is a guy called Larry Gogan who has been running the "Just-a-Minute quiz" every lunchtime for years. These are actual answers from some contestants...
1. ?Q: Something a blind man might use?
A   A sword
2. Q: A Song with the word Moon in the title?
A: Blue Suede Moon
3  Q  Name the Capital of France?
A: "F"
4  Q  Name a bird with a long neck?
A: Naomi Campbell
5  Q  Name an occupation where you might need a torch?
A: A burglar
6  Q  Where is the Taj Mahal?
A: Opposite the dental hospital
7  Q  What is Hitler's first name
A: Heil
8  Q  As happy as.... (Larry gave a hint - think of my name)
A: A pig in sh*t
9  Q  Some famous brothers
A: Bonnie and Clyde.
1 . Q   A dangerous race
A: The Arabs
1 . Q   Something that floats in a bath
A: Water
1 . Q   An item of clothing worn by the Three Musketeers
A: A horse
1 . Q   Something you wear on a beach
A: A deck-chair
1 . Q   A famous Royal
A: Mail
1 . Q   Something that flies that doesn't have an engine
A: A bicycle with wings
1 . Q   A famous bridge
A: The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
1 . Q   Something a cat does
A: Goes to the toilet
1 . Q   Something you do in the bathroom
A: Decorate
1 . Q   A method of securing your home
A: Put the kettle on
2 . Q   Something associated with pigs
A: The Police
2 . Q   A sign of the Zodiac
A: April
2 . Q   Something people might be allergic to
A: Skiing
2 . Q   Something you do before you go to bed
A: Sleep
2 . Q   Something you put on walls
A: A roof
2 . Q  Something slippery
A: A con-man
2 . Q  A kind of ache
A: A fillet of fish
2 . Q  A Jacket Potato topping
A: Jam
2 . Q  A food that can be brown or white
A: A potato
2 . Q  A famous Scotsman
A: Jock
3 . Q  A famous Welshman
A: Vinnie Jones
3 . Q  Something you open other than a door
A: Your bowels
 

Anonymous

Evaluating Progress

  • A keen analyst: Thoroughly confused.
  • Accepts new job assignments willingly: Never finishes a job.
  • Active socially: Drinks heavily.
  • Alert to company developments: An office gossip.
  • Approaches difficult problems with logic: Finds someone else to do the job.
  • Average: Not too bright.
  • Bridge builder: Likes to compromise.
  • Character above reproach: Still one step ahead of the law.
  • Charismatic: No interest in any opinion but his own.
  • Competent: Is still able to get work done if supervisor helps.
  • Conscientious and careful: Scared.
  • Consults with co-workers often: Indecisive, confused, and clueless.
  • Consults with supervisor often: Very annoying.
  • Delegates responsibility effectively: Passes the buck well.
  • Demonstrates qualities of leadership: Has a loud voice.
  • Displays excellent intuitive judgement: Knows when to disappear.
  • Displays great dexterity and agility: Dodges and evades superiors well.
  • Enjoys job: Needs more to do.
  • Excels in sustaining concentration but avoids confrontations: Ignores everyone.
  • Excels in the effective application of skills: Makes a good cup of coffee.
  • Exceptionally well qualified: Has committed no major blunders to date.
  • Expresses self well: Can string two sentences together.
  • Gets along extremely well with superiors and subordinates alike: A coward.
  • Happy: Paid too much.
  • Hard worker: Usually does it the hard way.
  • Identifies major management problems: Complains a lot.
  • Indifferent to instruction: Knows more than superiors.
  • Internationally know: Likes to go to conferences and trade shows in Las Vegas.
  • Is well informed: Knows all office gossip and where all the skeletons are kept.
  • Inspires the cooperation of others: Gets everyone else to do the work.
  • Is unusually loyal: Wanted by no-one else.
  • Judgement is usually sound: Lucky.
  • Keen sense of humor: Knows lots of dirty jokes.
  • Keeps informed on business issues: Subscribes to Playboy and National Enquirer.
  • Listens well: Has no ideas of his own.
  • Maintains a high degree of participation: Comes to work on time.
  • Maintains professional attitude: A snob.
  • Meticulous in attention to detail: A nitpicker.
  • Mover and shaker: Favors steamroller tactics without regard for other opinions.
  • Not a desk person: Did not go to college.
  • Of great value to the organization: Turns in work on time.
  • Use all available resources: Takes office supplies home for personal use.
  • Quick thinking: Offers plausible excuses for errors.
  • Requires work-value attitudinal readjustment: Lazy and hard-headed.
  • Should go far: Please.
  • Slightly below average: Stupid.
  • Spends extra hours on the job: Miserable home life.
  • Stern disciplinarian: A real jerk.
  • Straightforward: Blunt and insensitive.
  • Strong adherence to principles: Stubborn.
  • Tactful in dealing with superiors: Knows when to keep mouth shut.
  • Takes advantage of every opportunity to progress: Buys drinks for superiors.
  • Takes pride in work: Conceited.
  • Unlimited potential: Will stick with us until retirement.
  • Uses resources well: Delegates everything.
  • Uses time effectively: Clock watcher.
  • Very creative: Finds 22 reasons to do anything except original work.
  • Visionary: Cannot handle paperwork or any project that lasts less than a week.
  • Well organized: Does too much busywork.
  • Will go far: Relative of management.
  • Willing to take calculated risks: Doesn't mind spending someone else's money.
  • Zealous attitude: Opinionated.

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Anonymous

Jewish

I've always thought, when someone says they are Jewish they sound like they aren't sure about their religion.
"I'm Jew... ish"

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