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Quiz about My Poor Brain
Quiz about My Poor Brain

My Poor Brain Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz about dim and ditzy characters from the world of literature, film and television. Thinking was certainly a challenge for these ten simpletons.

A multiple-choice quiz by poshprice. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
poshprice
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
323,301
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
690
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. (Television) Granted, I'm no Einstein, and am unlikely to ever achieve a degree. But I am pretty crucial in eliminating roadside debris. Just hand me a broom and watch me go, for I sweep the road to earn my dough. I may be slow, but I'm still a decent bloke. Yet somehow I'm always the butt of the joke. I just don't understand what's up with my mate, Dave, or what it is I say to make him rant and rave. Most people find me funny, and they always seem to laugh, although I myself am never really sure of the gaffe. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. (Television) I may be an airhead, but I was once part of a powerful clique. In fact back in high school I was popular, and enjoyed preying on the weak. In this latter respect not much has changed since those days, although now out of necessity I stay out of the sun's rays. I'm more dangerous than ever, but it doesn't have the effect that I'd like, and I couldn't even prevent the departure of my beloved "blondie Bear", Spike. But who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. (Television) I'm a kind hearted blonde, who's slightly prim, and I've a reputation for being dim. Despite my Nordic roots I'm frequently called naive, yet it was once my job to help people grieve. My three friends and I live in a beautiful house, which I was lucky to find after losing my spouse. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. (Television) Wherever there is chaos, you will usually find me, a careless and lethargic father of three. Of all my family, I'm the most likely to yell, "d'oh!", and you will usually find me frequenting the tavern of Moe. My IQ is low and I love my food; I'm certainly not averse to being crude. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. (Television) I'm an Italian American, who's made acting his career, and was once even hired to be Al Pacino's rear. Unfortunately for me, this particular job didn't work out, and it was eventually decided that I was someone they could do without. Still, what I lack in brains I make up for with my looks, which woman find far more appealing than any pile of books. The trouble is I rarely remember a name, for I've always got more than one woman in the frame. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not a bad guy. I'm just not the sort upon which you rely. For the ladies come and go, and each relationship ends, but I couldn't care less, as long as I've got my friends. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. (Literature) I was a rather big fellow, who was all brawn and no brain, and despite my best efforts I always brought people pain. My head was full of rabbits and other things that are soft to the touch, and although George tried to protect me, it eventually got to be too much. You see, I did a bad thing, that couldn't be undone, and thus brought about my own death, courtesy of another man's gun. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. (Film) Though I'm a simple man, who's never been bright, I have always done what I thought was right. Despite being mentally slow, while on the front line I managed to keep my head, in situations where others would surely have fled. Indeed despite my lack of brains I am pretty strong, and am best known for running, shrimping and playing ping pong. But who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. (Literature) We "Beasts of England" are not very smart, but like the group we represent we have plenty of heart. We often struggle to understand what those in charge really mean, and it is simply easier to just follow their regime. We rarely question, but simply fall in line, making us the perfect target for the more intelligent swine. Who are we? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. (Film) Okay so I'm not what you'd call sharp; still check out this body, which is light years away from being called shoddy. Who needs brains when you look like me? No one, that's who! Just ask the guys, I'm sure they'll agree. So what if I'm the dumbest one of our clique. I am and will always be one of the chicks, otherwise known as the mighty "Plastics". Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. (Television) My lack of brains could be seen as a bit of a hitch, so it's lucky for me that my parents are rich. In fact my dad has always spoiled me, although less so, the other three. You see I have two younger siblings and a cousin to boot, but they were never in danger of spending the loot. Still, even my father's generosity has an end, which is why I went in search of a well connected boyfriend. It must have been my looks which brought me luck, because the proverbial gold was certainly struck. For after I fell in love and began to grow, I wound up fronting my own television talk show. But who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. (Television) Granted, I'm no Einstein, and am unlikely to ever achieve a degree. But I am pretty crucial in eliminating roadside debris. Just hand me a broom and watch me go, for I sweep the road to earn my dough. I may be slow, but I'm still a decent bloke. Yet somehow I'm always the butt of the joke. I just don't understand what's up with my mate, Dave, or what it is I say to make him rant and rave. Most people find me funny, and they always seem to laugh, although I myself am never really sure of the gaffe. Who am I?

Answer: Trigger from "Only Fools and Horses"

Trigger, whose real name was Colin Ball, was a character from the hit British sitcom "Only Fools and Horses". Played by British actor, Roger Lloyd Pack, much of Trigger's humour was due to his dead pan expression and his unrivaled stupidity. One ongoing source of humour was his inability to remember Rodney's name, and as a result he repeatedly called him Dave, much to the former's chagrin.

His nickname, Trigger, was inspired by the name of Rob Rogers' horse, coupled with Del Boy's claim that Trigger also looked like a horse.
2. (Television) I may be an airhead, but I was once part of a powerful clique. In fact back in high school I was popular, and enjoyed preying on the weak. In this latter respect not much has changed since those days, although now out of necessity I stay out of the sun's rays. I'm more dangerous than ever, but it doesn't have the effect that I'd like, and I couldn't even prevent the departure of my beloved "blondie Bear", Spike. But who am I?

Answer: Harmony from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"

Harmony Kendall was a blonde airhead from the American television show, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Played by Mercedes McNab, Harmony was originally a member of Sunnydale's popular crowd. However she was relegated to the shadows after being transformed into a vampire during her high school graduation ceremony.

As a vampire Harmony dated long standing Sunnydale villain, Spike, who she nicknamed "blondie bear", much to his disgust. After breaking up with Spike, she then moved to Los Angeles, which is when she began to pop up in "Angel", a spin off series of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". Throughout her run in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel", Harmony was known for her stupidity.

As a vampire, she even asked Spike if they could "eat a doctor" in order to "get a stethoscope and hear" her "heart not beating".
3. (Television) I'm a kind hearted blonde, who's slightly prim, and I've a reputation for being dim. Despite my Nordic roots I'm frequently called naive, yet it was once my job to help people grieve. My three friends and I live in a beautiful house, which I was lucky to find after losing my spouse. Who am I?

Answer: Rose from "The Golden Girls"

Rose Nylund was a ditzy animal lover from the hit American television show, "The Golden Girls". Notoriously simple-minded, she drove the other women mad with her long-winded tales of growing up in St. Olaf, Minnesota. Moreover she was forever asking ridiculous questions, which usually ended with one of her roommates yelling, ""Shut Up, Rose!" Although naive and trusting, she was arguably the most kind-hearted of the group, and throughout the series it was she who was the one shown to be the most involved in charity work.
4. (Television) Wherever there is chaos, you will usually find me, a careless and lethargic father of three. Of all my family, I'm the most likely to yell, "d'oh!", and you will usually find me frequenting the tavern of Moe. My IQ is low and I love my food; I'm certainly not averse to being crude. Who am I?

Answer: Homer Simpson from "The Simpsons"

Homer Simpson was a character from Matt Groening's popular animated series, "The Simpsons". As the head of the Simpson family, Homer was known for his love of Duff beer and doughnuts, as well as his stupidity. One of his most well-known phrases, "d'oh!", was even included in the 1998 version of "The New Oxford Dictionary of English", highlighting his popularity.

His friend, Moe, owned a bar named Moe's Tavern, and many of the show's episodes showed Homer frequenting this particular establishment.
5. (Television) I'm an Italian American, who's made acting his career, and was once even hired to be Al Pacino's rear. Unfortunately for me, this particular job didn't work out, and it was eventually decided that I was someone they could do without. Still, what I lack in brains I make up for with my looks, which woman find far more appealing than any pile of books. The trouble is I rarely remember a name, for I've always got more than one woman in the frame. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not a bad guy. I'm just not the sort upon which you rely. For the ladies come and go, and each relationship ends, but I couldn't care less, as long as I've got my friends. Who am I?

Answer: Joey Tribbiani from "Friends"

Joey Tribbiani was a character from the hit American sitcom, "Friends". Played by actor, Matt LeBlanc, Joey was an Italian-American actor known for his womanizing, eating and lack of intelligence. As the least intelligent of the six friends, Joey made up for his lack of brains by being extremely successful at attracting women.

A well-known catchphrase of his was "How you doin'?", which he employed in order to draw female attention. He was once employed as a stand in for Al Pacino, as his "butt double", but was told that he "acted too much" during his shower scene.
6. (Literature) I was a rather big fellow, who was all brawn and no brain, and despite my best efforts I always brought people pain. My head was full of rabbits and other things that are soft to the touch, and although George tried to protect me, it eventually got to be too much. You see, I did a bad thing, that couldn't be undone, and thus brought about my own death, courtesy of another man's gun. Who am I?

Answer: Lennie from "Of Mice and Men"

Lennie Small was a character from John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men". A physically large and yet intellectually and emotionally simple man, Lennie spent the majority of the novel getting into trouble, forcing his friend and traveling companion, George, to bail him out. Having been "run out of Weed" due to another misunderstanding, George and Lennie went to work on another ranch, but further tragedy soon struck. For despite Lennie's best intentions and George's protection, unaware of his own strength, Lennie accidentally killed the wife of the boss' son.

Indeed what started as a simple desire to stroke the woman's hair, concluded with Lennie breaking the woman's neck. The novel ended with Lennie's beloved friend, George, shooting him in the back of the head, in order to prevent the rest of the ranch from torturing Lennie.
7. (Film) Though I'm a simple man, who's never been bright, I have always done what I thought was right. Despite being mentally slow, while on the front line I managed to keep my head, in situations where others would surely have fled. Indeed despite my lack of brains I am pretty strong, and am best known for running, shrimping and playing ping pong. But who am I?

Answer: Forrest from "Forrest Gump"

The 1994 film, "Forrest Gump" told the story of a simple man named Forrest, (played by Tom Hanks), who went on to accomplish great things. Although not the brightest man in the world, Forrest had a natural aptitude for running, which secured him a college scholarship. From there he enlisted in the army, and was eventually awarded a Medal of Honour, after saving a number of men in his platoon.

As Forrest recovered from a gunshot wound, he discovered that he had another talent, this time for playing ping pong (table tennis).

This skill of his brought him fame and money, which he used to invest in a shrimp boat. Over time this business brought him further success. However ever since childhood, Forrest had been in love with his friend, Jenny, whose own life was falling apart as quickly as Forrest's was improving.

The pair did eventually marry, and although Jenny died soon after, she left Forrest with a son.
8. (Literature) We "Beasts of England" are not very smart, but like the group we represent we have plenty of heart. We often struggle to understand what those in charge really mean, and it is simply easier to just follow their regime. We rarely question, but simply fall in line, making us the perfect target for the more intelligent swine. Who are we?

Answer: The sheep from "Animal Farm"

The sheep were a group included by George Orwell, in his 1945 dystopian allegorical novel, "Animal Farm". Although capable of being read simply as a story about animals, this novel focused on the events leading up to, and included Stalin's reign over the Soviet Union.

The sheep represented the working class, and, unlike the pigs, they did not need to be intelligent in order to do their work. As a result, the sheep were easily manipulated by the pigs and were essentially, the "stupid" element of the novel.

They struggled to understand the revolution, and the importance of becoming literate. They also failed to learn the seven commandments, and ended up breaking them down to just one - "Four legs good, two legs bad". The pigs, who were the cleverest species on the farm used the sheep to their advantage, encouraging them to bleat constantly.
9. (Film) Okay so I'm not what you'd call sharp; still check out this body, which is light years away from being called shoddy. Who needs brains when you look like me? No one, that's who! Just ask the guys, I'm sure they'll agree. So what if I'm the dumbest one of our clique. I am and will always be one of the chicks, otherwise known as the mighty "Plastics". Who am I?

Answer: Karen Smith from "Mean Girls"

Karen Smith was a character from the American film, "Mean Girls". Played by actress, Amanda Seyfried, Karen was one of the original trio, nicknamed the "Plastics". Brainless, but beautiful, dim-witted Karen spent the majority of the film spouting meaningless drivel, such as "I'm kind of psychic...I have a fifth sense! It's like I have ESPN or something...my breasts can always tell when it's going to rain".

She also proved to be very much a follower, finding it difficult to choose anything herself.
10. (Television) My lack of brains could be seen as a bit of a hitch, so it's lucky for me that my parents are rich. In fact my dad has always spoiled me, although less so, the other three. You see I have two younger siblings and a cousin to boot, but they were never in danger of spending the loot. Still, even my father's generosity has an end, which is why I went in search of a well connected boyfriend. It must have been my looks which brought me luck, because the proverbial gold was certainly struck. For after I fell in love and began to grow, I wound up fronting my own television talk show. But who am I?

Answer: Hilary Banks from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

Hilary Banks was a character from the American television show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". Played by actress, Karyn Parsons, Hilary was Will's (the show's protagonist) rather ditzy eldest cousin. Beautiful, but brainless, she was also known for being spoiled, shallow and rather snobby. Remarkably, despite her lack of intelligence, Hilary went on to secure her own national talk show.
Source: Author poshprice

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