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Archive for the ‘Quizzes’ Category
Ok ‘Spill brains, where dis?
Posted in Quizzes on January 16, 2012 | 10 Comments »
Take Out Some Insurance quiz
Posted in 1950s, 1990s, blues, Quizzes, tagged not an EOTWQ on January 5, 2012 | 39 Comments »
A quiz to keep you amused while we’re waiting for the new topic: and no, it’s nothing to do with insurance…that’s just the song. After the title there’s a series of 20 images each one representing a Tom Petty song. Your task is to identify all 20 of them! Some of them are very easy. [...]
Leader of Education Alliance Held by Famous Murderer
Posted in Quizzes, tagged crossword on December 28, 2011 | 5 Comments »
…which is how I could have made last week’s crossword a bit trickier*. So stop moaning and groaning! Anyway, here are the named Captains, and the full solution is after the break. Congratulations to tfd once again for claiming to be the first to solve it……
Jolly Yuletide Quiz
Posted in Quizzes on December 27, 2011 | 55 Comments »
Having found all the Grauniad quizzes and the crossword far too taxing this year, I have devised a little light hearted quiz to take my mind off having to go back to work tomorrow. I hope you are all having an enjoyable time, and are looking forward to the New Year in spite of the [...]
Went to see the Captain, strangest I could find
Posted in Quizzes, tagged crossword on December 21, 2011 | 15 Comments »
I was contemplating doing another Festive Crossword when Sakura’s recent post put the opening line from Ship Of Fools in my head. Several hours of head-scratching later, I came up with this. If it ain’t exactly a Festive Crossword, it’ll do until the real one gets here, to paraphrase Sherriff Ed Tom Bell in No Country For [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted in Quizzes, tagged Thanksgiving on November 24, 2011 | 15 Comments »
Can’t be bothered to write the tags & we haven’t had a quiz in while. ‘Spill points for 1st to name the artiste (don’t worry, threw in some easy ones). Originally wasn’t fond of this Holiday, as it seemed to dilute the trad. UK Krimble blow-out. Have come to appreciate it as the one Holiday [...]
Today’s EOTWQs are brought to you by the letter C
Posted in Quizzes, tagged the letter C on September 28, 2011 | 86 Comments »
1 Candy? Collard greens? What’s your favourite food beginning with a C? 2 Alarming news: the Cliff Richard 2012 calendar is already selling fast. What calendar would YOU like for next year? (NB does not have to begin with C.) 3 The nights are drawing in (if you’re in the same hemisphere as me) and [...]
Quiz time!
Posted in Quizzes, Randomness on August 14, 2011 | 13 Comments »
Why am I feeling really old all of a sudden? Have a wee guess, then check out the answer after the jump….
Breaking Bad
Posted in Quizzes, tagged Breaking Bad on July 13, 2011 | 13 Comments »
It’s alright for most of you, but Summer here means crap telly, just when you want to huddle around the A/C. Glimmer of hope in that season 4 of Breaking Bad will be out soon. For those not familiar, it’s the story of Walter White; An underachieving 50 year old chemistry teacher, with an unplanned [...]
Carole’s latest quiz
Posted in Quizzes, tagged CaroleBristol, intro quiz, quiz on May 14, 2011 | 31 Comments »
Hi ‘Spillers, it’s time to start earning more of those valuable ‘Spill points again. But remember; Your ‘Spill points will not be brought to you by Xerox in 4 parts without commercial interruptions. Your ‘Spill points will not show you pictures of Nixon blowing a bugle and leading a charge by John Mitchell, General Abrams [...]
The All-New ‘Spill Weekly Song Challenge – Week 2
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge, quiz, Weekly Song Challenge 2 on May 10, 2011 | 277 Comments »
Well, here we are again for what might be called Weekly Song Challenge – Week 2 (unless it’s called Challenge 32…can’t decide) and, as you may imagine, I’ve got my entry picked out so here we go. The format is the same as for the Facebook 30Qs: you choose one song in response to each [...]
The All-New ‘Spill Weekly Song Challenge
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge, quiz, Weekly Song Challenge on May 3, 2011 | 275 Comments »
After the emotional hothouse that was the 30-Day Musical Challenge, we now step into the pasture of mutually supportive self-immolation that will become the Weekly Song Challenge (or something with a better name, once the focus group – that’s you guys – kicks it around for a bit). The format is the same as for [...]
30-Day Musical Challenge: The Results
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on May 1, 2011 | 34 Comments »
And the winner is…. The Spill Community, I reckon. Tons of music, plenty of enthusiasm, lots of discussion and no falling out. Here are the (updated) statistics. Over the 30 days: 43 Spillers have posted 3,581 comments nominating 959 different songs from 714 different artists. 19 Spillers posted every day and 2 of those – debbym and [...]
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 30
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 29, 2011 | 162 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 30 topic: a goodbye song Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 29
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 28, 2011 | 188 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 29 topic: Kate & Will’s first song should be….?? ? scooped by Maki! New Day 29 topic: A song for whoever posted before you (first post) yesterday (1st person – do the last to post) Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 28
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 27, 2011 | 80 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 28 topic: a song that makes you feel guilty Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 27
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 26, 2011 | 98 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 27 topic: a song that you sing in the shower Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 26
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 25, 2011 | 80 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 26 topic: a song that you can play on an instrument Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 25
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 24, 2011 | 148 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 25 topic: a song you hate from a band you love Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 24
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 23, 2011 | 63 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 24 topic: a song that you want played at your funeral Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 23
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 22, 2011 | 107 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 23 topic: a song for foreplay Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 22
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 21, 2011 | 97 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 22 topic: a song from your childhood Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 21
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 20, 2011 | 104 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 21 topic: a song that makes you laugh Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 20
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 19, 2011 | 192 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 20 topic: a song that no one would expect you to love Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
30-day Musical Challenge: Day 19
Posted in Quizzes, tagged 30-Day Musical Challenge on April 18, 2011 | 80 Comments »
The World-Famous Official ‘Spill 30-Day Musical Challenge (Rules) Day 19 topic: your favorite song at this time last year Please include song name & artist in your post for Chris .
