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The Hold Steady
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Without doubt one of the most astounding bands of the early 21st century, The Hold Steady make deep, meaningful music that's often gritty and dark, but also joyous and uplifting. I think it's time they had a quiz dedicated to them.
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H
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Tough
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Mar 26 09
54 plays
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The Specials
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The Specials were so much more than just another ska band, releasing classic politically charged punk pop for the entirety of their brief career. This is my tribute to one of UK music's truly great bands.
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 18 07
282 plays
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Peep Show
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Surely one of the funniest British comedies of the early 21st century, "Peep Show" is also one of the few shows that can boast a sixth series and still remain hilarious.
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Mar 26 09
132 plays
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Echo and the Bunnymen
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Formed in the late 1970s, Echo and the Bunnymen went on to be one of the greatest acts of the following decade, and are still making some outstanding music in the 21st century. This quiz is a tribute to one of my all time favourite bands.
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Jun 16 07
240 plays
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Flight Of The Conchords
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"Flight Of The Conchords" is another feather in the cap of HBO - a brilliantly witty series about a New Zealand band trying to make it in New York.
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Flight of the Conchords
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Feb 04 08
678 plays
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What a Wonderful World...Movie!
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I know so many people who won't watch a film if it's subtitled, which is a pity because they're robbing themselves of a chance to watch some of the most exquisite movies ever made. Here are 15 questions on my favourite subtitled films to date.
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Foreign Mixture
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Difficult
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Mar 03 07
672 plays
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Great Ironies In Music
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In language, "irony" is often misinterpreted. Many people perceive "Murphy's Law" situations to be ironic, when in fact they are just unlucky. The actual irony comes from paradoxical circumstances, and this quiz relates to ten music related ironies.
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Music Mixture
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Tough
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Jul 03 07
2133 plays
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A Trip Around London With Madness
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The legendary British band Madness are synonymous with London. How much attention have you been paying to their lyrics and album sleeves?
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Madness
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Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
May 13 09
186 plays
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The Great Train Robbery
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The Great Train Robbery of 1963 is one of the most infamous crimes in British history. Several films and songs have celebrated the raid since then, although the incident could hardly be looked upon as blemish free.
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Partners in Crime
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Mar 14 07
534 plays
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Deeply Personal Songs
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I always find music twice as emotional if there's a real life story behind the songs. Here are ten questions relating to some of the most personal tunes I know.
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Emotion in Songs
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Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Aug 21 07
1359 plays
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The Much Maligned Magpie
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Magpies are hardly the most popular of birds, having developed a reputation as noisy, scavenging pests. Personally I like them. Well, someone has to!
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Specific Bird Species
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Jan 12 08
1065 plays
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Supergrass
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Supergrass have stood the test of time, having put out top quality albums since 1995. This is a quiz on one of the most consistent bands of recent times.
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Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Sep 09 08
135 plays
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Women of the World Movies - French Fancies
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It occurred to me recently that many of my favourite actresses (and dream women!) hail from France. This quiz is a tribute to some of the most beautiful, gifted Gallic women who have lit up the silver screen over the years.
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People Themed Groups
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Tough
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
May 03 08
339 plays
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UK Charts - More Common Pop Quiz Mistakes
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Another set of questions designed to make you stop and scratch your head. All answers can be verified by checking the Guinness Book of Hit Singles.
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No. 1 Hits
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Feb 03 07
1470 plays
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Wicked Wasps?
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Wasps? Those evil little black and yellow insects that sting you for no reason and spoil your picnic by landing on your jam sandwiches? Or is there more to them? This quiz focuses mainly on social wasps found in the UK.
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Insects
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 11 08
960 plays
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2007 - A Record Breaking Year In The UK Charts
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2007 saw no end of long standing records being broken. How much do you remember about the artists who set a new standard?
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Music from 2007
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Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Nov 16 07
816 plays
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The Mystery Of Lord Lucan
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There are many theories surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the 7th Earl of Lucan in 1974. This quiz will test your knowledge of one of Britain's most infamous missing person.
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U.K. People
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Tough
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Nov 20 07
366 plays
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Phoenix Nights
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Probably the funniest show on UK television over the last year, "Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights" has just finished showing its second series. Here are ten questions to test your knowledge.
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Phoenix Nights
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Easy
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Sep 22 02
2673 plays
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My Life In Music (UK Charts)
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This quiz focuses on music that was popular at the most important times in my life, and the people in it.
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Music Mixture
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Tough
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Jun 18 07
1008 plays
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Where I Went On My Holidays!
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Having visited many wonderful places over the years, I thought it was time I shared my experiences - quiz style.
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Where on Earth?
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Average
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 14 02
8184 plays
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To All The Girls I've Loved Before
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Based on the women in my life, I'll give you a clue and you just have to pick the correct first name from the list of options. Simple eh?
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Female Names
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Mar 21 07
3834 plays
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"Extras" - Series One And Two
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"Extras" has been one of the funniest comedy shows on television recently. A lot of people thought Ricky Gervais could never hit the heights of "The Office" again. They were wrong.
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Extras
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Average
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 22 06
633 plays
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UK Number 40 Hits of 1981-83
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Following on from my 1980 quiz, here is another selection of question about the UK hits that never quite made it...
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1980s Music
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Feb 06 07
1389 plays
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UK Number 40 Hits of 1980
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We all know the big hits and can sing along with their choruses, but how much do you know about the OTHER end of the top 40? This is a tribute to the little hits, often by huge artists! All answers according to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles.
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Music from 1980
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Feb 02 07
1584 plays
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The Wonder Stuff - Single Lyrics
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Probably of more interest to UK music fans than anyone else, one of my favourite bands had 16 top 40 hits in their homeland. I'll give you a lyric and you tell me which single it's from. Simple, eh?
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Average
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Sep 19 02
180 plays
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Great UK Comedies from 1980 onwards
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A quiz about my favourite UK comedies since 1980. I'll set the scene and give you one or two of the main characters' names, you choose the show.
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UK Comedy
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Easy
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Nov 26 02
5271 plays
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UK Number 40 Hits - 1984 to 1989
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The third quiz in my trilogy of the hits that never quite made it...
As ever, all answere can be verified by checking the "Guinness Book Of British Hit Singles".
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1980s Music
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Very Difficult
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Feb 19 07
810 plays
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UK Charts - Even More Common Pop Quiz Mistakes
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Another batch of oft misquoted song titles, musical myths and erroneously pronounced artist names. As ever, you can check up on most of these in the Guinness Book of Hit Singles.
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Music Mixture
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Mar 07 07
804 plays
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21st Century Foxes
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Having supported Leicester through thick and thin - the good times (League Cup wins, promotions, Martin O'Neill) and the bad times (relegation, no money, David Pleat, Peter Taylor) - I thought it was about time there was a quiz on the Foxes.
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Leicester City
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Nov 15 02
270 plays
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Northern Soul
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I was something of a latecomer to the joys of Northern Soul, but now I've been initiated, I thought I'd share some trivia with you.
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R & B and Soul
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Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Jan 24 09
213 plays
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Don't Look Now
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Test your knowledge of this 1973 UK cult classic with the following questions.
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Dn - Dq Movies
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Dec 17 02
186 plays
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UK Artists who had US number one hits!
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This should be fairly easy for players on both sides of the Atlantic for a change! I'll give you the song title and you select the correct artist from four options.
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No. 1 Hits
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Sep 23 02
3492 plays
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UK Charts - Common Pop Quiz Mistakes
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Ten questions that are commonly answered incorrectly by the general public (and by the odd quiz book too!) - all answers are as stated in our music bible - the "Guinness Book of UK Hit Singles".
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UK Music
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 07 02
1563 plays
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Australian and Kiwi Artists who had UK Number Ones
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OK, I'll give you the name of the song, and you select the name of the artist from the four options given. What could be simpler?
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No. 1 Hits
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Average
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 06 02
2316 plays
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Oops! My Clothes Have Fallen Off!
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A quiz about actors and actresses who have been persuaded to shed all their clothes in film. Half the answers are female and half are male because I didn't want to look sexist! I'll give you the film and you choose the unclothed star.
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Players - Tough +/- 10
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Tough
15 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 18 02
1803 plays
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Loaded Magazine - The Early Years
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When "loaded" magazine first came out, it was a breath of fresh air in what was quite a stagnant scene and I was an avid reader. This quiz is about its early "glory years" before it turned into a tacky top shelf mag!
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Newspapers & Magazines
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Difficult
10 Q
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DUFFMONKEY
Oct 06 06
135 plays
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