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19 Dec 07 - 08:28 AM (#2218855) Subject: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener CHIP QUIZ 1.Approximately how many portions of chips do the UK's fish and chips shops sell in a year? 2. Who said, "What I say is that if a fellow really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow"? 3. What is the proportion of potatoes in Britain consumed as chips? 4. Who painted the famous painting "The Potato Eaters"? 5. When is thought to be the first reference to chips in Britain? 6. When playing golf, which club is usually recommended to chip the ball? 7. In which country were chips invented? 8. In the classic 70s US cop series, what do the letters CHiPs stand for? 9.Who sang, "There's a guy works down the chip shop swears he's Elvis"? 10. What was the name of the character used to promote the potato during World War 11. In which year was the film 'Goodbye Mr Chips' released? 12. How heavy was the world's biggest potato? 13 Approximately how many tonnes of chips are eaten in Britain each week? 14. What is the cockney rhyming slang for chips? 15. What is the percentage of water in a potato? 16. In which decade did the first Fish and Chip Shop open in the UK? 17. Who has the catchphrase 'Cheap as Chips'? 18. In the classic comic launched in 1969, who is Chips' rival? 19. The saying – 'when the chips are down' – means what? 20. What is the middle of a poker chip called? 21. How much vitamin C does 100g of oven chips contain? 22. Which chip-loving actress once described herself as 'a salty, greasy girl'? 23. In which (month and) year were Chip and Pin credit and debit cards rolled out in the UK? 24. How much on average do we spend on frozen chips a year in Great Britain? 25. Who starred alongside Erik Estrada in the US cop series CHiPs? 26. Where is the largest fish and chip restaurant in the world? 27. How long did the US cop series CHiPs run for? 28. In what decade was the frozen chip introduced? 29. Who played the leading female role in the film 'Goodbye Mr Chips'? 30. How many fish and chip shops are there in Britain? 31. How much is a plate of fish and chips at the Savoy Hotel Restaurant in London? 32. An American $5 1950s poker chip was recently sold at auction, for how much? 33. Fill in the missing word to the proverb, 'The worse the [BLANK], the more the chips'. 34. In which Shakespeare play are the words: 'My doe with the black scut! Let the sky rain potatoes; let it thunder to the tune of Green Sleeves, hail kissing-comfits and snow eringoes; let there come a tempest of provocation, I will shelter me here.' 35. Mr Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on US TV, which year was it? 36. What percentage of British households buy frozen chips? 37. Which government minister declared that fish & chips were the only food not to be rationed during the Second World War? 38. Which famous actress said "the perfect Saturday night for me is to get the kids to bed, pour myself a glass of wine and send Sam for fish and chips"? 39. Name the two main characters from the US cop series ChiPS 40. Which was the first food to been grown in space? |
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19 Dec 07 - 08:29 AM (#2218856) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener Sorry forgot to put it below the line. Can a kind Xmas Elf please move it for me. |
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19 Dec 07 - 08:45 AM (#2218857) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener Thank you kind Xmas Elf :-) |
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19 Dec 07 - 09:49 AM (#2218895) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Leadfingers I think you must have FAR too much spare time mate . |
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19 Dec 07 - 10:04 AM (#2218906) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener 2 second job M8. Cut and paste. Dead simple. Can you answer any :-) |
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19 Dec 07 - 03:08 PM (#2219111) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Chip2447 Harrrumpffffff All these Chip questions and not one about me... I'll fix that. When and Where was I born? For what reason am I loved and admired by all (nearly) who have the good fortune to know me? What instruments do I play? Finally, what does the 2447 in my screen name mean? Chip |
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19 Dec 07 - 03:16 PM (#2219120) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener 1. Born 24 April 1907 in the Hospital :-) 2. Becuase you are sexy when you are fried. 3. You play the Bones 4. That was when you were born :-) Hows that and I don't know who the **ck you are |
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20 Dec 07 - 11:15 AM (#2219669) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: GUEST,The black belt caterpillar wrestler No mention of the Morecambe and Wise "Chip expert" sketch, with the descrption of the "Liconshire bender" that is cleverly cut so that it dips itself in the vinegar whilst in the newspaper? |
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20 Dec 07 - 11:59 AM (#2219706) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener LOL |
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20 Dec 07 - 12:03 PM (#2219709) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Banjo-Flower Q11 which one ?1939 with Robert Donat or 2002 with Martin Clunes? Gerry |
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20 Dec 07 - 12:37 PM (#2219728) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener Gerry The answer to Question 11 in this case is 1939 :-) Les I was surprised not to see you at the Reely Grim Xmas Ceilidh Tuesday just gone. |
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20 Dec 07 - 12:49 PM (#2219743) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Banjo-Flower I'm sure they had a great time without me Les Gerry |
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20 Dec 07 - 01:05 PM (#2219752) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener No you were sorely missed. Part of the furniture so to speak. :-) |
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21 Dec 07 - 07:08 AM (#2220237) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Mo the caller Well they all sound vaguely familiar but I only know the answer to no. 10 And, given the title of the quiz, maybe no. 40 (or is it a trick, and it was mustard and cress on a damp flannel) I had a confusing conversation with my French penfriend about "fish and ships". And are you a 'chip off the old block'? |
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21 Dec 07 - 10:03 AM (#2220304) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Rasener So what do you think the answers are for 10 & 40 Mo? |
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22 Dec 07 - 06:15 AM (#2220800) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Mo the caller 10. Potato Pete 40. Given the subject of the quiz, and the fact that you can't have a chip plant, how about spuds? |
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22 Dec 07 - 09:15 AM (#2220863) Subject: RE: UK Chip quiz From: Skipper Jack You didn't include the phrase "You've had your chips!" |