high-ranking school pupil; an embassy official; a realm of outer space

[koster]

A high-ranking school pupil; an embassy official; a realm of outer space. What's the connection?

(from a newspaper quiz)

[geo0939]

Prefect? Not sure about the last one.

[kayakamina]

I suggested prefect for this yesterday?

[geo0939]

Ford Prefect, Hitchikers Guide. Clutching at straws.

[koster]

Thanks, but could you explain?

Obviously a prefect is a high-ranking school pupil, but what's the connection with embassies?

In the Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy, I thought Ford Prefect was a person, not a realm?

Can you give me the link to yesterday's discussion, please?

Many thanks.

[Spotty Dog]

The connection would appear to be Ford Car Models.
1 is Prefect
2 is Consul
3 is Galaxy

[koster]

Wow!

Very clever. That was a bit of a random question.

[geo0939]

Well done Spotty Dog, I was miles away.