War has regularly proven to be a source of great television drama, but some talented script writers have managed to find a laugh or several from what could, otherwise, be a grim situation. Here's a look at some of the best wartime comedies on television.
Avast ye land-lubbers and listen to me tale, a tale as tall as the Jolly Roger on me mast. Whilst I'll give ye no quarter, don't be call me a son of a biscuit if me puns and gags sink lower than Davy Jones' locker, the treasure be in the story.
Prior to the credits in "Animal House" (1978) the writers give you a hint as to what the future held for some of the film's characters. Use that information to identify who those characters were and then read how they shaped this iconic movie.
The concept of the Asian Monetary Unit was published in 2005 by the Japanese government body known as RIETI. The theory proposed the creation of a common monetary unit using a basket of 13 Asian currencies.
Tea is a simple drink yet it is gifted with a complexity of flavour that has captivated the world. This quiz asks you to identify a variety of teas, both "real" and herbal, that are available.
Whilst the Book of Exodus tells of the Israelites' exit from Egypt, it also, for the most part, tells us the story of Moses. This quiz follows that life and, in the same breath, tells the story of the Exodus. (NB) NLT version is used here unless specifie
Jesus selected twelve apostles to be his companions, to learn from him and then he sent them out to preach the gospel. He also gave them the authority to cast out demons and the power to heal.
Read on and see what dangers confront James Bond on another mission. (NOTE) While the names for this tale have been drawn from the "James Bond" world, the items, characters and events are not meant to resemble those in the franchise.
All of these events in English history are relatively well known but we often forget what consequences, good or bad, they produced. Line the events in the order in which they occurred and then take the opportunity to read about the legacies they created.
The pictures on the left represent the surnames of some famous detectives. They will either be a direct clue or a homonym. Once you have identified the gumshoe, match him or her with the author that created them.
I sometimes feel that there is such a sense of fun about the number facts of the world's creatures that I figured we may as well make a game out of a quiz on it. On this occasion, the game is Bingo. If you know your Bingo calls you should do OK here.
Nature has imbued its creatures with wonderful ways to either live within their environments, combat their predators or simply find efficient ways to locate their food. Here are ten great examples.
A quiz where the answer is not the answer that we're looking for. Confused? Well, the pictures here provide an answer to a question. Solve the picture and then find the most suitable question from those provided to fit picture. Best of luck.
Sadly, for Uranus it has been the butt (pun intended) of jokes ever since it was named. However, there is so much more to this mysterious planet than a welter of bad puns. Best of luck.
American place names feature prominently on a variety of foods. In this quiz we will ask you to match the US state on the right that best aligns with the food item on the left.
The women in this quiz were formidable in their own rights but, sadly, were left in the shadows by a more prominent male in their lives. Match the woman on the left (bearing a maiden name if the same as their partner) with their famous counterpart.
Short stories are a wonderful device as their conciseness allows us to explore a deeper truth that lies beneath the main line of the tale. Match the plot with the story and then see what the author was trying to tell us.
These are songs that have stood the test of time. The original was so good that it made it to number one on "a" Billboard chart in the US but then along came the cover and did the same thing.
All of the following had an impact on the world of popular music. Sadly, they all stopped whistlin', either late in 2022 or early in 2023. Match the deceased artist on the right with the appropriate clue on the left.
The following people all have three things in common - they're entertainers, they have worked the red carpet and they have airports named after them. Now see if you can identify the three things that are common to them as individuals.
This is a look at some of the most important games through the early history of Nintendo. Slot the games into the decade they were released and see why they were important. Platforms are given as some have appeared in more than one in other decades.
Some of these characters are unmistakable, some are uncouth, undoubted, undaunted and may walk away unharmed. Without doubt though, most will be unafraid. Welcome to a quiz on comic book characters that have a bit of 'u' to begin with.
Procrastination... it's the name of the game (with apologies to Bobby Darin). This quiz takes a look at a range of idioms that deal with DELAY, but here's the catch... they have been altered and you need to correct them.
Your mates have come back from their travels of Australia with the usual photos of Uluru, Wave Rock, the Opera House and the Coathanger but you know there's more to Oz than that. Come away with me and see some of the more unusual attractions of Oz.
The motor car and car crashes, unfortunately, seem to go hand in hand. However, despite the hammering some of them get, these ones somehow seemed to appear on our TV screens week after week as if nothing had happened to them.
Shaking off singular roles that define you, appalling movie choices, addictions and other personal baggage to resurrect an acting career can be difficult, sometimes impossible. Here are ten who succeeded.
I guess I am prone to be a little biased as I live here, but Perth is one of the finest cities to be alive in. If you get the opportunity, by all means come and visit. In the meantime, here's a little taste of who we are.
These ladies may have metal in their names or sobriquets, but it has been the mettle in their make-up that has seen become prominent in their fields. Match these "Iron" ladies to their appropriate clue.
So how does Bob the Builder go about building things? With a team of wonderful machines of his own and some from his friends. These machines all appeared in the original series between 1999 and 2004.
The city of Ipswich is the oldest provincial city in the state of Queensland, Australia. Here's a look at some of the things that make this place so special.
As I am not from the USA, I figured that matching a tree with its state was going to be mighty tough. So, to make it easier I have recorded the tree (in capitals) into a pop culture clue to help you match it with its appropriate state. Best of luck.
The Phoenix Rising crew are at it again but, this time, instead of the 20 questions we threw together in our previous set, we've figured "a fast game's, a good game" and logged in with a 10 question quiz. Have fun and best of luck.
As the 2020 pandemic rages on, Phoenix Rising continues to meet via Zoom to enjoy company and some live trivia together! This week's Quizmaster was yours truly.
Thanks to C-19 I will be missing my sectional hike of the Bibbulmun Track this season. Here's a look at some of the things I would have had to consider. NOTE: The answers relate to what I would do on this track, requirements may vary elsewhere.
Great Poll. You write a quiz about comedic styles and you want to start with a fart joke. One can only hope it all improves from here. Match the style of delivery with the type of comedy. Beware, some good and bad jokes ahead.
Call it vanity but I have always wanted to see my name in a quiz title and this one gives me a chance. See what other names of things and actions you can find within my name. Best of luck.
The Book of Genesis (KJV) is full of tales of deceit, murder, war, sex, incest, family connections (pun not intended) and violence among other interesting things. Here is a look at some of those stories. But first, match the person with their description
From rock star to movie star... well, not quite. Whilst there are some stellar performances put forward by some of the musicians in this quiz, others made brief, though sometimes, memorable appearances.
We admire the many colours of this world, from its green fields to its pure white snow caps. This quiz will allow you to check out the globe through some rose coloured glasses.
Some of these do wear a cape and most of them are heroes but the one thing they all have in common is that they started out as comic books before graduating to the big screen.
Oh dear, what has television done to the English language? This quiz, for the most part, explores outlandish words that have been created or utilised by scriptwriters to amuse us.
The inspirations for the questions in this set are the musical works of Midge Ure & Bob Geldof (see outro), which is why every question starts with "If I was", the title of Ure's biggest solo hit. Forgive us if it doesn't always work grammatically.