| 1. | Dead Parrots Across the Ages By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 10 site-wide)The famed "Dead Parrot" sketch, in all its glory. Questions from both the canonical first airing and its many later performances and homages are included. |
| 2. | Ric Flair: The Classic Opponents By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 127 site-wide)To borrow a phrase, "foes make the man". Test your knowledge of the men who faced Ric Flair throughout his superlative career. Whoooo! |
| 3. | D'ye Ken John Peel? By
Author: Snowman
(rank 265 site-wide)The DJ John Peel was a huge figure in the life of many people from my generation. Here are a few questions about the great man's life. |
| 4. | Dabbling with my DAB By
Author: Quiz_Beagle
(rank 300 site-wide)Ever since I got my lovely new DAB radio, I have been listening to it a lot. This quiz covers BBC radio shows and I hope you enjoy it. |
| 5. | Ying Tong Iddle I Po By
Author: romeomikegolf
(rank 320 site-wide)The madcap antics of 'The Goon Show' was a staple of British radio throughout the 1950s. Join me on a tour of this insanely brilliant work of comedy genius. |
| 6. | Beta Ray Bill By
Author: anthonyrappfan
(rank 424 site-wide)Beta Ray Bill is an alien superhero and a close friend to Thor. He is one of the few people worthy of wielding Thor's hammer, Mjolnir. |
| 7. | The Comics Code By
Author: CellarDoor
(rank 466 site-wide)Parents, psychologists, and lawmakers have been trying to control the content of comic books for even longer than they've been trying to control video games. Test your knowledge of the history of censorship in the U.S. comics industry. |
| 8. | Jonnowales and the Damaged Dry Cleaning By
Author: jonnowales
(rank 489 site-wide)Jonnowales is on a trip around the world but he has the misfortune of having his clothes damaged by dry cleaning companies in ten different countries! Can you help him find something new to wear? Enjoy. |
| 9. | "Oor Wullie" - Scotland's Favourite Boy By
Author: picqero
(rank 498 site-wide)"Oor Wullie" is one of Scotland's best known comic strip characters. He is mischievous, and frequently in trouble with pals, parents, and many other characters who have featured in his amusing escapades. |
| 10. | Classic BBC Radio Comedy Shows of Yesteryear By
Author: Simon_Templar
(rank 620 site-wide)A quiz on some of the classic BBC Radio comedy shows of yesteryear. |
| 11. | All About the Animals of Ambridge By
Author: glendathecat
(rank 786 site-wide)This quiz is about the long-running UK BBC Radio series "The Archers". Animals are often featured in the script and the audience can become just as attached to these as to their human counterparts. How much do you remember? |
| 12. | British High Street Collaborations By
Author: trooper2196
(rank 821 site-wide)Some players in the British High Street are well known globally, attracting celebrities and designers to agree to collaborations. How well do you know who's been working with what store? |
| 13. | The Adventures of Nick Danger, Third Eye By
Author: Oddball
(rank 864 site-wide)A quiz about one of the most memorable characters to come from the imagination of the Firesign Theatre. |
| 14. | Where Did My Bellbottoms Go? By
Author: beergirllaura
(rank 978 site-wide)The 1970s lasted for what seemed like a decade. But, after the long hair, disco suits and Pink Floyd, how much do you remember? |
| 15. | The History of "Ripley's Believe it or Not". By
Author: dcpddc478
(rank 1016 site-wide)Most of us have seen or read Ripley's "Believe It or Not". Here is a quiz on some of the more unusual and obtuse historical facts about this one-of-a-kind legend. |
| 16. | Batman: The Killing Joke By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 1041 site-wide)Originally published in 1988, Alan Moore’s “The Killing Joke” (drawn by Brian Bolland) was a turning point for Batman as a character, and arguably for comics as a whole. |
| 17. | The Guerlain Perfume House By
Author: gentlegiant17
(rank 1054 site-wide)A fact file on one of the world's oldest and best perfume houses. |
| 18. | The Cheese Shop By
Author: Quiz_Beagle
(rank 1089 site-wide)After my quiz on 'The Bookshop' skit, someone suggested a quiz on another Monty Python favourite - 'The Cheese Shop', so here it is. Enjoy! |
| 19. | The Goons behind 'The Goon Show' By
Author: Oddball
(rank 1140 site-wide)Reading about the lives of these supremely talented comedians was about as insane (no pun intended) as the characters they portrayed. |
| 20. | Aussie Comic Strips By
Author: ozzz2002
(rank 1235 site-wide)After wading through all the doom and gloom of the daily newspaper, the comics page is a welcome oasis. See how many Australian comic strips you can recognise. |
| 21. | Playing the Same Role; Movies vs. Television Part By
Author: skunkee
(rank 1328 site-wide)Some of these characters started life on a television show, and others were first seen in a movie. Whichever the case, they have all been seen on both. Can you figure out who they are? |
| 22. | An Everyday Story of Country Folk By
Author: Quiz_Beagle
(rank 1332 site-wide)"The Archers" is Britain's longest-running radio show. First broadcast in January 1951, people have grown up with it and it has a huge following of loyal fans. Enjoy! |
| 23. | Junior Choice By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 1373 site-wide)Brits of a certain age will remember Saturday mornings listening to "Junior Choice" on the radio. How much do you remember about the programme and the music it broadcast? |
| 24. | Sal's Sob Story By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 1461 site-wide)It’s a family joke that I laugh and cry at the drop of a hat. I suppose it’s just a matter of adjusting the medication. This is a light hearted quiz about various forms of entertainment that have made me have a good weep. |
| 25. | Playing the Same Role; TV vs. Movies Part 2 By
Author: skunkee
(rank 1530 site-wide)Most of these characters started life on a television show, and then went on to further fame on the big screen. Can you figure out who they are? |
| 26. | Clowning is Serious Business Too By
Author: zorba_scank
(rank 1598 site-wide)We've all seen clowns and enjoyed their antics, but how much do you know about their history and code of conduct, among other things? Hopefully you'll learn something new from this quiz. |
| 27. | Name-Based Wrestling Jargon By
Author: Oddball
(rank 1741 site-wide)So you're hip with 'kayfabe' and know the difference between a 'work' and a 'shoot', eh? Well here's your chance to test your mettle on more of the jargon that's part of the pro wrestling scene, put there by the superstars themselves. |
| 28. | "The Broons" - Scotland's Favourite Family By
Author: picqero
(rank 1747 site-wide)"The Broons" are a large, happy, Scottish family, whose hilarious antics have featured in newspaper comic strips and annuals for many years. This quiz introduces the various family members and their creators. |
| 29. | Hard Boiled Radio By
Author: agony
(rank 1748 site-wide)With screeching tires and ricocheting bullets, the radio waves were full of detective and mystery shows in the 1940s and '50s. Come see what you remember. |
| 30. | The Dudley Boyz - Welcome To Dudleyville By
Author: BigUncleChester
(rank 1813 site-wide)This quiz is all about the WWE career of The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von). |
| 31. | WWE "Royal Rumble" 1995 By
Author: BigUncleChester
(rank 1814 site-wide)Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1995.
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| 32. | Ethel the Aardvark, anybody? By
Author: Quiz_Beagle
(rank 1870 site-wide)For the hundreds of thousands of people that can quote 'The Dead Parrot' word for word at you, I offer 'The Bookshop Skit', originally broadcast on 'At Last the 1948 Show' in 1967. |
| 33. | Entertain Me, Fred By
Author: fredsixties
(rank 1923 site-wide)To honor my name, I have compiled these Freds, Freddies, and Freddys in the world of entertainment. Your job is to identify them by the description given. The quiz does have a U.S. bias, but not all are American. |
| 34. | UFC 74: Respect By
Author: stuthehistoryguy
(rank 2249 site-wide)A quiz on this great card held on August 25, 2007. Questions will cover the fighters’ background as well as the results from this fine night of martial arts. Warning: some of these questions are on the tricky side! |
| 35. | Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars By
Author: enfranklopedia
(rank 2358 site-wide)One of Marvel's most notable (and loathed, in some circles) mini-series, "Secret Wars" arguably started the trend of massive crossover events. How well do you remember it? |
| 36. | "Star Trek" Must be Cool if "They" Were in it! By
Author: nasty_liar
(rank 2474 site-wide)There have been numerous guest appearances in 'Star Trek' by various well-known faces. Some of them appeared before their impending stardom and others were stars that specifically wanted to be in 'Star Trek'. Here are my questions about those stars. |
| 37. | The Great British Battleaxe By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 2523 site-wide)Not a quiz about mediaeval weaponry, but rather a fond look at various formidable female characters and the women who portrayed them. |
| 38. | "Goon Show" Episode Titles By
Author: Simon_Templar
(rank 2525 site-wide)A rattle through 25 of the "Goon Show" episode titles from the cult 1950s British B.B.C. radio show.
The 'Interesting Info' section will give a short humerous excerpt from each show. |
| 39. | "A Prairie Home Companion" By
Author: i_love_adam
(rank 2679 site-wide)Questions on "A Prairie Home Companion". |
| 40. | PhD Comics By
Author: CellarDoor
(rank 2746 site-wide)Jorge Cham's "PhD Comics," available on the web and in a set of books, speak to the very souls of graduate students everywhere. Are you ready for your qualifying exam? |
| 41. | Ten Acts John Peel Championed By
Author: 50ftqueenie
(rank 2750 site-wide)John Peel (1939-2004) was a much-loved British institution, here are ten questions about the music he loved and shared with us, his listeners. |
| 42. | Sal's Sob Story - Part 2 By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 2957 site-wide)Tissues at the ready - here's a second quiz about things that have made me cry. |
| 43. | Origins and History of the American Comic Strip By
Author: uglybird
(rank 2969 site-wide)You'll marvel at the glitter and the greed, be astonished by the soap operas and the censorship and perhaps even find a bit of humor too as we examine the lurid history of the funny papers. |
| 44. | "Blood Ties" By
Author: kadaun
(rank 3028 site-wide)The 2007 television series "Blood Ties," is based on a series of books. These questions will cover both the TV show and the books. I hope you enjoy this quiz! |
| 45. | Test - Can You Pass The Test? By
Author: BigUncleChester
(rank 3037 site-wide)This quiz is all about Andrew "Test" Martin's WWE career, who tragically passed away at the age of 33 on March 13, 2009.
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| 46. | Insurrextion 2001 By
Author: wwefan18
(rank 3089 site-wide)This quiz is about the "Insurrextion" 2001 England Pay Per View. Do you think you know what carnage occurred in this England only Pay Per View. Take this quiz to find out. Good luck. |
| 47. | Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood By
Author: MotherGoose
(rank 3117 site-wide)Grauman's Chinese Theatre is famous for its forecourt where many Hollywood stars have been immortalised in the cement. You don't need to have been there to play this quiz. |
| 48. | A Girl named Floyd By
Author: karlyn2
(rank 3140 site-wide)Having recently lost my much loved German Shepherd bitch, Floyd, I started to wonder what sort of illustrious company she may be keeping in Doggy Paradise, so here is a quiz on famous, mainly British, canines of the past. |
| 49. | "Bloom County" Reminiscence By
Author: jeffwm
(rank 3259 site-wide)This is my first quiz, so it had to be "Bloom County". It offers a tour of what I think are some of the more charming aspects of the comic strip, including its whimsical characters and outrageous misadventures. Enjoy. |
| 50. | Sing Along With Monty Python By
Author: deputygary
(rank 3474 site-wide)Most of Monty Python's songs--well, all really--are silly; too silly to be the subject of a quiz. Or so you would think. There are people who seem to like that kind of thing. It's not my personal cup of tea, mind you, but there you go. |
| 51. | 1950s All American Entertainment By
Author: brewster76
(rank 3625 site-wide)How much do you remember about the decade that ushered in television, rock & roll and big screen biblical epics? |
| 52. | Dragnet: Just the Facts, Ma'am By
Author: eauhomme
(rank 3723 site-wide)Okay, first of all, "Just The Facts, Ma'am" never appears in any episode of "Dragnet". However, the radio drama "Dragnet" made such an impact that it spawned the phrase, multiple TV series and movies, and several parodies, and who knows what else? |
| 53. | Name That 80s Moment In Three Clues! By
Author: bottle_rocket
(rank 3818 site-wide)For those who think the 80s were totally rad, this quiz will see how well you can recall some of the most iconic moments of news, and American pop culture with just three small hints. |
| 54. | Snoopy and His Many Alter Egos By
Author: dotsnoopyfan
(rank 3827 site-wide)Snoopy is not always Snoopy. Sometimes he pretends he is someone or something else. How well do you know this lovable beagle? |
| 55. | Hair Today Gone Tomorrow By
Author: Bruyere
(rank 3843 site-wide)Here are some hairstyle customs and styles from around the world and throughout time. Perhaps our ancestors feared the BHD (Bad hair day) as much as we do. |
| 56. | "Viz" Characters By
Author: stedman
(rank 3996 site-wide)"Viz" is the UK-based adult comic, whose hugely funny parodies of childrens' comic strips made it at one time the third best-selling magazine in the country. How well do you know the regular characters? |
| 57. | Continuing Captain America By
Author: anthonyrappfan
(rank 4013 site-wide)After the death of Steve Rogers at the hands of some of his deadliest enemies, his mantle is taken up by his former sidekick "Bucky" Barnes. Let's see how much you know about the new Captain! |
| 58. | Pop Went The Pirates By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 4023 site-wide)How well do you remember the golden age of Pirate Radio? All questions relate to stations and broadcasts that could be received in the UK. |
| 59. | That's Entertainment ! - Swinging 60's Style By
Author: musicmonkeyman
(rank 4069 site-wide)Here's a chance to rekindle memories of the fabulous 1960's - movies, TV and music. |
| 60. | Beyond "WKRP in Cincinnati" By
Author: cag1970
(rank 4074 site-wide)"WKRP in Cincinnati" has enjoyed its greatest popularity after being canceled in 1982. Its stars have had success in other arenas as well. It's not enough just to have watched "WKRP" to know what other work these people have done. |
| 61. | Old Radio Mysteries By
Author: clemmydog
(rank 4200 site-wide)You know "What evil lurks in the hearts of men", But how well do you know your old time radio detective mysteries? |
| 62. | Journey to "The Far Side" By
Author: PDAZ
(rank 4298 site-wide)Are you one of those twisted individuals who have "The Far Side" cartoons pinned to your walls at work? An appreciation for Gary Larson's comic is an indication of superior intelligence and a demented sense of humor. How do you measure up? |
| 63. | That's Entertainment - Swinging 60's Style Pt2 By
Author: musicmonkeyman
(rank 4308 site-wide)Here's another chance to revel in nostalgic memories of the movies, TV and music of swinging 1960s. |
| 64. | She's a Wild Thing! By
Author: Fuzzyelf
(rank 4353 site-wide)The daughter of Elektra and Wolverine, Wild Thing was introduced early in the MC2 Universe. Unless otherwise noted, all questions are from ‘Wild Thing’ #0-5 (1999-2000). |
| 65. | "Watchmen" I By
Author: JCSon
(rank 4593 site-wide)This quiz is based on chapter I (issue #1) of the celebrated DC Comics graphic novel (1995 US/UK/Canada edition), by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The original "Watchmen" series was published in single issues in 1986-1987. [SPOILER ALERT] |
| 66. | Guess the Old-Time Radio Show By
Author: chessart
(rank 4599 site-wide)Here are questions about ten of the best old-time radio shows. Almost all of them are available to listen to for free on the internet. |
| 67. | CBC Radio By
Author: agony
(rank 4602 site-wide)Obscure topic? Not to the many Canadians who depend on the CBC to keep them in touch, sea to sea to sea. This quiz will be specific to the AM service, now known as Radio 1. |
| 68. | Stephen King was the Inspiration By
Author: skunkee
(rank 4611 site-wide)Whether they were movies, made for T.V. movies, or T.V. mini-series, they were all inspired by the works of Stephen King. If you like this quiz, try my other Stephen King quiz, just click on my name to find it . |
| 69. | The Language of "The Broons" By
Author: picqero
(rank 4733 site-wide)"The Broons" are without doubt Scotland's favourite comic strip family. Their dialect is unashamedly Scottish, and this quiz examines some of their everyday words and phrases. |
| 70. | "The Archers": Death on the Am By
Author: Briseis
(rank 4750 site-wide)The inhabitants of Ambridge are only human, and the Grim Reaper walks among them, in many cases before "three score years and ten" have elapsed. This quiz is about deaths in "The Archers". |
| 71. | Let's Learn our ABC's the Disney Way - P and Q By
Author: linkan
(rank 4810 site-wide)We had so much fun with the previous quizzes, let's pick up with P and Q now. Remember everything deals with Disney again. Good luck kids; I see some adults are playing too. Have fun! |
| 72. | WWE "Royal Rumble" 1997 By
Author: BigUncleChester
(rank 4844 site-wide)Questions about the WWE "Royal Rumble" event held in 1997. |
| 73. | Rabbits that Never Really Were By
Author: FatherSteve
(rank 4886 site-wide)Rabbits figure in all manner of fictional works: novels, plays, short stories, movies, television, and song lyrics. Test your knowledge of fictional rabbits by taking this quiz. |
| 74. | Luna Park - Sydney By
Author: mandamoo
(rank 4952 site-wide)Ten questions based on one of my favourite places to visit as a kid. Just for fun! |
| 75. | Howdy Partner! By
Author: linkan
(rank 4967 site-wide)Let’s look into the entertainment world and see what partners we can come up with. You’ll find everything from real people to characters too. Good luck and have some fun with this quiz. |
| 76. | That's Entertainment - Swinging 60's Style #5 By
Author: musicmonkeyman
(rank 4982 site-wide)Movies, TV and music - Immerse yourself in nostalgic memories of the classic entertainment of the swinging 60s. |
| 77. | 52: DC's Missing Year By
Author: anthonyrappfan
(rank 5309 site-wide)Following the miniseries "Infinite Crisis", all DC titles hopped forward one year. The weekly miniseries "52" covers the lost year. |
| 78. | The Magnificent Seven By
Author: maskman22
(rank 5340 site-wide)I noticed there was not a specific quiz on one of my favorite films, 1960's "The Magnificent Seven." Okay, let's see how much you know about the film, and various other tidbits! Have fun and good luck! |
| 79. | The 'Kid' Stays in the Quiz By
Author: Oddball
(rank 5467 site-wide)A quiz about famous people and things with the operative word 'kid' in the title. |
| 80. | For Better or Worse, The Great British Nurse By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 5491 site-wide)How well do you know your nurses from UK film and TV? |
| 81. | Hocus Pocus, Alakazam! By
Author: kscleaves
(rank 5495 site-wide)An exploration of magic words used in fictional and stage magic. |
| 82. | Sal's Sniggers By
Author: Supersal1
(rank 5634 site-wide)Following on from my previous quiz "Sal's Sob Story" here is a quiz about various forms of entertainment that have made me laugh out loud. |
| 83. | The Age of Apocalypse By
Author: anthonyrappfan
(rank 5650 site-wide)The Age of Apocalypse was an alternate timeline in which Magneto led the X-Men! How much do you know about this event? |
| 84. | Infinite Crisis By
Author: anthonyrappfan
(rank 5722 site-wide)"Infinite Crisis" by Geoff Johns was a seven-issue miniseries that radically changed the DC Universe! This quiz will cover those seven issues. |
| 85. | Monty Python Sings 101 By
Author: ben3
(rank 5799 site-wide)The Python may have been extremely silly, but were actually quite adept song writers. This quiz tests how well you were paying attention during the musical interludes! |
| 86. | That's Entertainment - Swinging 60's Style #3 By
Author: musicmonkeyman
(rank 5868 site-wide)Here's yet another chance to immerse yourself in nostalgic memories of the movies, TV and music of swinging 1960s. |
| 87. | We Wear Many Hats By
Author: funnytrivianna
(rank 5891 site-wide)They say we wear many hats in life. I thought it would be interesting to create a quiz about lesser known hats and the celebrities or characters who wear them. What do you really know about hats? |
| 88. | The Unusual History of Cosmetics By
Author: dcpddc478
(rank 6030 site-wide)The use of cosmetics to beautify the human body is almost as old as man himself. Throughout history many unusual substances and practices have been used. Let's explore what mankind will do to him or herself in the search for beauty. |
| 89. | "Royal Rumble" 2006 Eliminations By
Author: wwefan18
(rank 6128 site-wide)This is my first part out of the three in the "Royal Rumble" 2006 Eliminations. Think you know what superstar eliminated the 29 other participants in the Royal Rumble Match? Then take this quiz to find out. Good luck. |
| 90. | That's Entertainment - Swinging 60's Style #4 By
Author: musicmonkeyman
(rank 6146 site-wide)Here is another chance to revive the hazy memories of the entertainment that enthralled us in the 1960s. |
| 91. | A Boy and His Tiger By
Author: danceswithcows
(rank 6168 site-wide)"Calvin & Hobbes" has to be one of my favorite comic strips of all time. This quiz should be easy, if you've read all the strips three times or so! |
| 92. | Radio Copywriting Secrets By
Author: gretas
(rank 6214 site-wide)Do you find commercial radio ads brash and annoying? Some of them definitely are, but as a radio copywriter, I'd like to offer this quiz as a bit of insight into the artform behind them. |
| 93. | Pick a Card, Any Card... By
Author: avrandldr
(rank 6259 site-wide)Hi! This quiz will explore some of the card magician's repertoire that dazzles us, or perhaps just makes us say, "how did he do that?" |
| 94. | The Green Lantern Corps By
Author: anthonyrappfan
(rank 6470 site-wide)We all know of the exploits of Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, and the other Green Lanterns that have protected Earth, but what about their comrades in the Green Lantern Corps? |
| 95. | "Wrestlemania 24" By
Author: wwefan18
(rank 6484 site-wide)This quiz is on "Wrestlemania 24". Do you think you know what happened at the biggest event of them all? Take this quiz to find out. Good luck. |
| 96. | John Cena - The Champ is Here! By
Author: BigUncleChester
(rank 6492 site-wide)This quiz is all about John Cena's WWE career. |
| 97. | Mad Magazine By
Author: czolgolz
(rank 6545 site-wide)What, me worry? Just how well do you know this furshlugginer magazine and comic? Take the veebelfeetzer quiz, already! |
| 98. | Don't Wear Socks with Sandals By
Author: Cymruambyth
(rank 6629 site-wide)Everyone knows that wearing socks with sandals is a fashion faux pas. Check your fashion sense and your knowledge of fashion in general with this quiz. I dedicate it to Terry, who came up with the title. |
| 99. | Let's Learn Our ABC's the Disney Way - Up to Z By
Author: linkan
(rank 6685 site-wide)Let's finish the Disney quizzes, with the letters W, X, Y and Z. Remember everything deals with Disney again. Good luck kids. Have fun with my last quiz in this series! |
| 100. | Mixing My Favourite Comics - “The Beanztopandy” By
Author: poshprice
(rank 6693 site-wide)This quiz is based on my four favourite UK comics, which are "The Beano", "The Dandy", "The Beezer" and "The Topper". So, how well do you know "The Beanztopandy"? |