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They Said What? Trivia Quiz


Politicians, actors, and athletes have all said something outrageous during their careers. Some are hilarious and others will leave you shaking your head ruefully. Here are some that I hope you will enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
beterave
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
354,364
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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785
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Question 1 of 10
1. Having heard the voice of God, which US president decided that the Philippines needed to be Christianized? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Gary Hart flushed his political career by challenging the press to follow him in order to prove any infidelity on his part. Who did he have an extramarital affair with at that time? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "I'll never send American boys 10,000 miles away to do a job Asian boys ought to do." Which Vietnam War era US president said that? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "One million here, one million there, it's so petty." Which despot's wife said that? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "More and more of our imports are coming from overseas." Which famous person is credited with this gaffe? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago." Which politician is responsible for this statement? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father". Which famous athlete said that? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Read my lips, no new taxes." Which US president made that claim? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Pitching is eighty percent of the game. The other half is hitting and fielding." What New York Yankees player said that? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf was the Iraqi spokesman for Saddam Hussein during the Gulf War in 2003. What did US troops nickname him? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Having heard the voice of God, which US president decided that the Philippines needed to be Christianized?

Answer: William McKinley

After having heard the voice of God, President William McKinley decided that the Filipinos and the Philippine Islands needed to be Christianized. Regretfully, this was carried out with the use of US troops and Springfield rifles instead of missionaries and Bibles.

He also overlooked the fact that the Spaniards had already made a very effective job of converting the Philippines to Christianity.
2. Gary Hart flushed his political career by challenging the press to follow him in order to prove any infidelity on his part. Who did he have an extramarital affair with at that time?

Answer: Donna Rice

Two reporters from the "Miami Herald" observed Hart entering Donna Rice's townhouse. Later, a photo of him with Rice aboard the luxury yacht "Monkey Buisness" confirmed the relationship.
3. "I'll never send American boys 10,000 miles away to do a job Asian boys ought to do." Which Vietnam War era US president said that?

Answer: Lyndon B Johnson

This statement was made by Lyndon Johnson when assuring the American public that he would not embroil the US in that growing conflict. He did just the opposite; US involvement escalated to 500,000 combat troops.
4. "One million here, one million there, it's so petty." Which despot's wife said that?

Answer: Imelda Marcos

This grandiose statement was made by Imelda Marcos. She and her husband enriched themselves and lived a lavish lifestyle while the people of the Philippines lived in poverty.
5. "More and more of our imports are coming from overseas." Which famous person is credited with this gaffe?

Answer: George W Bush

President George W Bush was responsible for this gaffe. The Republican Party had to sometimes hold its collective breath when he spoke in public because he was often given to saying rather strange things.
6. "It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago." Which politician is responsible for this statement?

Answer: Dan Quayle

Former Vice President Dan Quayle is responsible for this faux pas. How do these guys get elected?
7. "I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father". Which famous athlete said that?

Answer: Greg Norman

Golfer Greg Norman made that statement. Seriously.
8. "Read my lips, no new taxes." Which US president made that claim?

Answer: George H W Bush

George H W Bush made that statement. Not long after making this statement what did he do? He raised taxes.
9. "Pitching is eighty percent of the game. The other half is hitting and fielding." What New York Yankees player said that?

Answer: Mickey Rivers

This comment raised eyebrows as well as smirks because Mickey Rivers was an outfielder, not a pitcher. He was a bit more careful when interviewing in the future.
10. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf was the Iraqi spokesman for Saddam Hussein during the Gulf War in 2003. What did US troops nickname him?

Answer: Baghdad Bob

US troops nicknamed the Iraqi spokesman "Baghdad Bob". He is best remembered for his statement that there were no US Forces in Baghdad. This was said while he gave a live telecast with US armored vehicles in the background.

He was also nicknamed "Comical Ali" by contrast (and analogy) with "Chemical Ali".
Source: Author beterave

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