Guy Goma, Accidental Celebrity

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1. Any good People or Celebrities quiz should start off with some juicy information about the subject's past, and this one is no exception. You know, the sort of thing that gets you wondering how on Earth they survived such terrible parents, or some sappy inspiring story of the obstacles they overcame, or whatnot. There's just one problem. I couldn't find any juicy information. So we're going to have to settle for mundane information. Which of these is true about Guy Goma? He's a high school drop-out from Namibia. He's a cabbie from Manhattan. He's a preschool teacher from Algeria. He's a graduate from the Congo.

2. When Guy Goma arrived at the BBC office on that fateful day, May 8, 2006, he was there for a job interview. For what job was our accidental pundit applying? Sports commentator Scriptwriter Custodial staff supervisor Data support cleanser

3. Who was the Guy who was really supposed to be interviewed? Guy Kewney Guy Kewpie Guy Smiley Guy Kerry

4. As the story goes, Guy Goma was waiting in the waiting room. Somebody asked him if he was Guy. Our Guy replied in the affirmative. Then, some Guy was escorted into the studio, and, as the newscaster introduced him, it became apparent to Guy that he was actually the wrong Guy. What was Guy's reaction? Happiness Indifference Surprise Anger

5. Now, what was this interview about? The shooting deaths of four police officers in Oxford The verdict on the Apple vs Apple court case Rising petrol prices The Queen's falling public approval ratings

6. The newscaster, Karen Bowerman, asked the first question: "Were you surprised by this verdict today?" Was Guy Goma indeed surprised? Yes No

7. The second question (this is sounding like the scene in Monty Python with that silly guy on the bridge, isn't it?) was, "With regard to the cost that's involved, do you now think that more people will be downloading online?" Well, folks, did he? Yes No

8. Finally, the newscaster commented that this does seem to be very much how the music industry is progressing, with people downloading music. Did our hero jump ship? Or did he answer this question just as coolly? (Just answer yes or no to the latter question.) Yes No

9. Speaking of the ease and speed of the Internet, within a few days of the interview, did anyone establish a website www.guygoma.com? Yes No

10. What did the official BBC spokesperson say about the whole affiar? "Though an accident, the BBC found Goma's interview to be ideal, and would be happy for him to appear on the air again." "We have issued an official apology. It will not happen again." No comment was given "We've looked carefully at our guest procedures and will take every measure to ensure this doesn't happen again."