UK members - think you're hard enough? — Forum Archive

21 Apr 2008, 15:11

Have you ever seen the BBC2 show, 'Eggheads'?

How about putting together a NOOL team and applying to be on it?

The most that's been won was around £70k I think, the lowest you can win is £1k.

If you lose, you get nothing.

If a team of 5 of us went on and won, I vote that we divide the winnings into six - the sixth portion going to the upkeep of NOOL. Seriously, would anyone be interested in making up a team to go on this TV quiz?

They have categories: Sport, Geography, Science, Art & Literature, etc. a bit like 'Trivial Pursuit'.

The premise is:

A team of 'no-hopers' go up against a team of 'Eggheads' - World quiz champion, Winner of Mastermind, Winner of 15 to 1, etc.

You have individual knockout rounds, then whoever is left in your team answers general knowledge questions, competing against the remaining 'Eggheads'.

Any takers?

Please note, if you're from overseas, you're welcome to join the team of five, but you'd need to be able to actually get here. That means no Jeff. :(

21 Apr 2008, 15:17

Do you mean people whose heads look like eggs, or clever people? :D

21 Apr 2008, 15:17

I'd do it.

But seriously, i would not participate under a "NOOL" name or indeed anything New Order related.

21 Apr 2008, 15:19

That's fair enough. There are a lot of bloody bright people on here, go for it. Obviously I'll just watch on the telly :laugh:

21 Apr 2008, 15:21

Count me in Nash.

You know I'm number one on the team sheet. :nod:

21 Apr 2008, 15:25

Me, Burt and Liam... Come on Jem, we need a bit of glamour...! Unless of course, Minx would like to join in?

How about Al J? Rocket Mick? Ally? Gaz?

EDIT: Liam - what would you suggest as a team name? Nothing rude, mind... :nono:

21 Apr 2008, 15:30

Chris Nash wrote: Me, Burt and Liam... Come on Jem, we need a bit of glamour...!

EDIT: Liam - what would you suggest as a team name? Nothing rude, mind...

Oh god.. not a team name.... Sporting Lesbian Or Inter Me Nan is out then.

In the unlikely event of us progressing beyond umpteen regional heats, and actually make it onto the programme, I can just imagine some c___ recording it on YouTube and sticking it up on here, forever, as we get humiliated by a load of coffin dodgers, one of whom looks like Miss Marple, and another looks like he's a dustman.

I'm still in though.

21 Apr 2008, 15:35

They've got two Miss Marples, two dustman lookalikes and a coiffured erm... person. If we lost, the shame would be embarrassing, but at least we could say we did it to help out NOOL financially, which is more than 98% of the 27,000 members have done so far.

:nod:

21 Apr 2008, 15:41

hmmm, sounds a bit like University Challenge, but if I wasn't able to make it over the last round of NO gigs, I don't think I'll make it over for this Chris... :laugh:

21 Apr 2008, 15:41

Pity your two best trivia champs are seppos. :cool:

21 Apr 2008, 15:43

Comrade Shampanyov wrote: Pity your two best trivia champs are seppos.

In that case, why not come over and win it for us? As long as no one asks about geography, history or politics :evil4: :wink: They don't do debates...

I almost forgot, we need Stevie C. for the science questions... Mr. Invincible... Maybe I should just manage the team... :laugh:

EDIT: I'm a 'seppo' and I don't even know what it means :cry:

21 Apr 2008, 15:49

After doing a quick search of airfares, I can see the dollar ain't what it used to be. :crazy:

21 Apr 2008, 15:51

Chris Nash wrote: EDIT: I'm a 'seppo' and I don't even know what it means

First trivia question of the day! "Seppo" is slang for "Septic Tank," which is Cockney for "Yank."

Geddit? :deal:

Of course, not really a trivia question in the U.K. is it?

21 Apr 2008, 15:52

Comrade Shampanyov wrote: After doing a quick search of airfares, I can see the dollar ain't what it used to be.

You might score points in the 'Economics' section then... :laugh:

21 Apr 2008, 15:53

Comrade Shampanyov wrote:

Chris Nash wrote: EDIT: I'm a 'seppo' and I don't even know what it means

First trivia question of the day! "Seppo" is slang for "Septic Tank," which is Cockney for "Yank."

Geddit?

Of course, not really a trivia question in the U.K. is it?

Not being a cock er knee, I wouldn't have a clue :shrug:

EDIT: I did wonder if it was slang for 'wank' though... as in, 'He's gone for a septic'.

21 Apr 2008, 15:54

Chris Nash wrote:

EDIT: I'm a 'seppo' and I don't even know what it means

Right. I'm sacking the manager. :nod:

21 Apr 2008, 15:58

Burt Reynolds wrote:

Chris Nash wrote:

EDIT: I'm a 'seppo' and I don't even know what it means

Right. I'm sacking the manager.

So you're a Barney then... Well bugger that, I'm taking the Gretton stance. You're all sacked. I'll do it on my own. As long as we can fight the 'Eggheads' if it comes to a draw... :laugh:

Seriously, if people want to actually do this, I'll send in an application this week.

21 Apr 2008, 15:59

Chris Nash wrote:

EDIT: I did wonder if it was slang for 'wank' though... as in, 'He's gone for a septic'.

Nooo... that's 'Sherman Tank' or 'Lamb Shank' AND 'Jodrell Bank' (edit) ... :nonono:

21 Apr 2008, 16:02

Burt Reynolds wrote:

Chris Nash wrote:

EDIT: I did wonder if it was slang for 'wank' though... as in, 'He's gone for a septic'.

Nooo... that's 'Sherman Tank' or 'Lamb Shank'.

You've put me off tracked vehicles and pub food in just one post :(

21 Apr 2008, 16:05

room for a timelord on the team

21 Apr 2008, 16:06

Doctor? wrote: room for a timelord on the team

:bow:

21 Apr 2008, 16:08

Chris Nash wrote:

Burt Reynolds wrote:

Chris Nash wrote:

EDIT: I did wonder if it was slang for 'wank' though... as in, 'He's gone for a septic'.

Nooo... that's 'Sherman Tank' or 'Lamb Shank'.

You've put me off tracked vehicles and pub food in just one post :(

You can add radio astronomy, I always though it was Jodrell Bank

21 Apr 2008, 16:12

We've got to have our very own Doctor - that leaves one place in the team...

21 Apr 2008, 16:14

Chris Nash wrote: We've got to have our very own Doctor - that leaves one place in the team...

Need some glamour with cleavage to distract the dustmen.

21 Apr 2008, 16:17

Not many UK ladies who post here...

Sam, Jem, Em, Kath, Ems... sorry if I've missed anyone :shrug:

We don't want to turn this into a cleavage competition...!

21 Apr 2008, 16:39

Chris Nash wrote: Not many UK ladies who post here...

Sam, Jem, Em, Kath, Ems... sorry if I've missed anyone

We don't want to turn this into a cleavage competition...!

I reckon me or Liam would win anyway ;)

21 Apr 2008, 16:57

Possibly. Yer fat cnuts :laugh:

21 Apr 2008, 23:07

Burt Reynolds wrote:

Chris Nash wrote:

EDIT: I did wonder if it was slang for 'wank' though... as in, 'He's gone for a septic'.

Nooo... that's 'Sherman Tank' or 'Lamb Shank' AND 'Jodrell Bank' (edit) ...

Its a 'Tommy' as in Thomas the Tank (engine)

and as for Eggheads,I cant stand them,so I'll happily put my name forward to wipe the grins off their smarmy faces :nod:

22 Apr 2008, 00:39

Comrade Shampanyov wrote: Pity your two best trivia champs are seppos.

on what basis are you saying that? :scratch:

i'd take you on

22 Apr 2008, 00:54

Chris Nash wrote:

They have categories: Sport, Geography, Science, Art & Literature, etc. a bit like 'Trivial Pursuit'.

You have individual knockout rounds, then whoever is left in your team answers general knowledge questions, competing against the remaining 'Eggheads'.

Any takers?

you dont want 5 people good on trivia, you want one expert on each of the topics, each to have a good grounding in trivia

22 Apr 2008, 01:37

Gazman wrote:

and as for Eggheads,I cant stand them,so I'll happily put my name forward to wipe the grins off their smarmy faces

http://www.demooi.co.uk/

22 Apr 2008, 02:46

I'm out...

my cleavage is improving as I'm regaining weight but still not up to quiz panel standards and I'd get stage fright oh and I'm fick too

I'm a cracking arm chair supporter though

22 Apr 2008, 03:07

Minx wrote: I'm out...

my cleavage is improving as I'm regaining weight but still not up to quiz panel standards and I'd get stage fright oh and I'm fick too

I'm a cracking arm chair supporter though

I dunno chick, those f* me boots score as high as any pair of baps

22 Apr 2008, 03:45

I watch that programme fairly regularly - when you're in a hotel room with fcuk all else to do at 6pm, then it's either that or watch the news... :p

Out of the many that I've watched, I've probably only seen the Eggheads being beaten 3 times...

Good luck!

:smoking:

22 Apr 2008, 04:54

Nick King wrote: I watch that programme fairly regularly - when you're in a hotel room with fcuk all else to do at 6pm, then it's either that or watch the news... :p

Out of the many that I've watched, I've probably only seen the Eggheads being beaten 3 times...

Good luck!

Pubs ain't open at 6???

What the fuck?

Oh...and Chrissy...thanks for the disinvitation...they wouldn't let me on Briddish Telly anywho...I talk funny...

Now as far as the girl...you need that Sunshine thing...

she's about as bright as a burnt out light bulb....

22 Apr 2008, 05:10

Old Blue wrote:

Gazman wrote:

and as for Eggheads,I cant stand them,so I'll happily put my name forward to wipe the grins off their smarmy faces

http://www.demooi.co.uk/

He's numero uno dislikey :nod:

22 Apr 2008, 09:50

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote: Pubs ain't open at 6???

What the fuck?

Well, it is Telford (not that far away from Wolverhampton)! :p

There's the hotel bar (which is empty), a Weatherspoons (which apparently it's not worth going in if you're not local) and, erm, that's it in Telford... Unless you drive and go to Ironbridge/Shifnal... :crazy:

:smoking:

22 Apr 2008, 14:29

I'm a bona fide genius so I'd be up for it. Specialist subjects: geography, wine, good all round knowledge, music, films.

22 Apr 2008, 14:39

Music and films,but I know fook all about sport! :uhoh:

22 Apr 2008, 14:53

We're going to have enough for two teams at this rate. I thought most people would say :nonono:

:laugh:

22 Apr 2008, 16:42

I have ALL the Right ANSWERS to all the WRONG questions.I used to be in a team called the TWO HATS.We got rumbled cos there were 3 of US.I am GOOD but not GREAT at GENERAL knowledge.But the bastards at MASTERMIND would not let DUSTING 1669-1999 be a RELEVANT subject.I once asked BOB for A Pee.So i will DECLINE.But Good LUCK! :read: :laugh:

22 Apr 2008, 16:52

But Mick...

you are an ICON..

23 Apr 2008, 08:26

So, from the respondents on this thread who posted an interest first, the team would be:

Burt Liam Steve Gaz Me

Kevin as substitute

I have a disturbing feeling that we'd end up too drunk to make it to the TV studio...

Oh well, if all the above agree, I'll get on with the application.

23 Apr 2008, 08:31

Chris Nash wrote: So, from the respondents on this thread who posted an interest first, the team would be:

Burt Liam Steve Gaz Me

Kevin as substitute

I have a disturbing feeling that we'd end up too drunk to make it to the TV studio...

Oh well, if all the above agree, I'll get on with the application.

:nod:

Go for it Mr Nash

23 Apr 2008, 08:46

May as well.

23 Apr 2008, 09:13

Have we got a team name yet?

or is it too early in the day for that?

23 Apr 2008, 11:00

I love the reactions...

'Go for it' - Gaz

'May as well' - Eeyore

Liam has said 'No' to a NOOL or New Order related team name. If we managed to get accepted, the story would come out anyway. Could always use Fac383 as long as none of the other Vikings objected...

To apply, you need the team members' names, addresses, ages and a proposed team name.

I don't think criminal records need to be divulged. :evil4:

23 Apr 2008, 12:00

Chris Nash wrote: I love the reactions...

'Go for it' - Gaz

'May as well' - Eeyore

Liam has said 'No' to a NOOL or New Order related team name. If we managed to get accepted, the story would come out anyway. Could always use Fac383 as long as none of the other Vikings objected...

To apply, you need the team members' names, addresses, ages and a proposed team name.

I don't think criminal records need to be divulged.

:laugh:

23 Apr 2008, 13:07

Eggheads v Smegheads

24 Apr 2008, 06:29

James Thomas wrote: Eggheads v Smegheads

That's quite funny. Not sure that we'd be allowed to use 'Smegheads' even though 'Red Dwarf' was a BBC2 series. Might be a bit too early-evening scheduling.

Kids asking, 'Mummy, what does "smeg" mean?'

Besides, everyone would think we were simply a bunch of sci-fi loonies. Oops, sorry Steve... :evil4:

24 Apr 2008, 06:31

James Thomas wrote: Eggheads v Smegheads

Universally Challenged! :nod: :laugh:

24 Apr 2008, 06:32

Mummy...just what the fuck does smeghead mean?

24 Apr 2008, 06:40

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote: Mummy...just what the fuck does smeghead mean?

For those who understand, no explanation is required. For those that dont understand, no explanation will suffice.

24 Apr 2008, 09:32

Chris Nash wrote: I love the reactions...

'Go for it' - Gaz

'May as well' - Eeyore

Liam has said 'No' to a NOOL or New Order related team name. If we managed to get accepted, the story would come out anyway. Could always use Fac383 as long as none of the other Vikings objected...

To apply, you need the team members' names, addresses, ages and a proposed team name.

I don't think criminal records need to be divulged.

using the fac383 number for anything that doesn't involve travelling to see new order just doesn't seem right

24 Apr 2008, 11:53

Doctor? wrote:

Chris Nash wrote: Not many UK ladies who post here...

Sam, Jem, Em, Kath, Ems... sorry if I've missed anyone

We don't want to turn this into a cleavage competition...!

I reckon me or Liam would win anyway ;)

You and Liam are a right pair of tits,like.. Your words not mine,C! :laugh:

Good luck guys!Give us a ring when you get stuck on the hard ones. :read:

Do you get phone a bastard? :shrug:

24 Apr 2008, 15:28

hibster wrote:

Chris Nash wrote: I love the reactions...

'Go for it' - Gaz

'May as well' - Eeyore

Liam has said 'No' to a NOOL or New Order related team name. If we managed to get accepted, the story would come out anyway. Could always use Fac383 as long as none of the other Vikings objected...

To apply, you need the team members' names, addresses, ages and a proposed team name.

I don't think criminal records need to be divulged.

using the fac383 number for anything that doesn't involve travelling to see new order just doesn't seem right

Fair enough.

25 Apr 2008, 00:48

First rule of Viking Club is.......

:viking:

25 Apr 2008, 01:39

Shug wrote: First rule of Viking Club is.......

...Shug always gets to put his teddy in the middle :nod:

25 Apr 2008, 01:45

biggyinthecorner wrote:

Shug wrote: First rule of Viking Club is.......

...Shug always gets to put his teddy in the middle

We aint takin no teddies on with us..

..think they'll let Shug perch on the front of the desk?

:laugh:

25 Apr 2008, 03:04

We'll have to get him a step ladder if he's going to get up there... :nod: