The Chase.... They Walk Among Us .... Omnibus Edition

[Canary42]

For the attention of those who find certain incorrect answers amusing, here are some taken from Private Eye Annual 2023.

Note that Pressdram  own the copyright.  And if you want some more howlers (not necessarily always from The Chase in this case) then I suggest that you take out a subscription to Private Eye magazine.

 

 

Which famous statue is popularly referred to as "The Gateshead Flasher"    The Statue of Liberty

Which German religious reformer had daughters called Margaret and Magdalena ? The Pope

“Waltzing Matilda” is considered the unofficial national anthem of which country? Germany

The TV series Dalgliesh is based on the works of which author? Kenny Dalglish

Which Oscar-winning actress shares her name with William  Shakespeare’s wife? Meryl Streep

The Gorbals is on the south bank of which river ? The Rhine

The study of Classics involves the study of Latin and which other ancient language? Latin

What symbol of German unification faces Pariser Platz in Berlin? The Swastika

Kidology is the art of what? Raising goats

What first name links the prince in Swan Lake with the war poet Sassoon? Vidal

Which children’s author was named after the explorer Roald Amundsen? Enid Blyton

In a 17th Century Rembrandt painting, a sleeping Samson is resting on which woman? Mother Teresa

Which American civil rights leader was jailed in Alabama in 1963? Al Capone

Which East Anglian warrior queen fought against the Romans? Joan of Arc

The father of which rat Pack Member was a Sicilian boxer called Saverio? Bob Geldof

The Vaal is a tributary of which South African river? The Amazon

Which famous battle took place of St Crispin’s Day 1415? Waterloo

Which musical duo wrote “The Lonely Goatherd”? Simon and Garfunkel    

 

 

[Canary42]

Have a little chuckle if I’m wrong but I believe that the correct answers are Angel of the North, Martin Luther, Australia, P D James, Anne Hathaway, The Clyde, Greek, Brandenburg Gate, Deceiving or teasing, Siegfried, Roald Dahl,  Delilah, Martin Luther King Jnr, Boudicca, Frank Sinatra, Orange River, Agincourt, Rodgers and Hammerstein, respectively.

[Cloverjo]

They are 😄 funny

[Moorea7]

These are great but you should have left it to a certain Chase follower to give the correct answers😃

[Canary42]

LOL

[zebo]

As an Eye fan for many years, I recall the black and white editions on nasty paper, why did they drop Colemanballs, it was an ideal name for commentators' gaffs!