Tegis Posted May 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2013 My wife! One of her customers asked if she wanted to drive his Ferrari for a bit. She turned the offer down. Then gave me the WHAAAAT? look when I told her how dimwitted she is. And of course, when I asked what model it was, "A red one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 2, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2013 And of course, when I asked what model it was, "A red one"My Dad intentionally says that as a joke cuz he knows it winds me. "Saw a nice Ferrari today ...". I swear he almost waits expectantly for my follow-up question - which no longer comes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 My wife! One of her customers asked if she wanted to drive his Ferrari for a bit. She turned the offer down. Then gave me the WHAAAAT? look when I told her how dimwitted she is. And of course, when I asked what model it was, "A red one" Sounds like the customer wanted to DHUTWU and she politely declined. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2013 And of course, when I asked what model it was, "A red one" My Dad intentionally says that as a joke cuz he knows it winds me. "Saw a nice Ferrari today ...". I swear he almost waits expectantly for my follow-up question - which no longer comes A mate of mine bought a VW Passat a couple of years ago. When his brother rang him to ask what model, he actually said "A silver one", without a trace of irony. He knew perfectly well his brother wanted to hear a string of letters and numbers, but he genuinely didn't know, or care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 2, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2013 A mate of mine bought a VW Passat a couple of years ago. When his brother rang him to ask what model, he actually said "A silver one", without a trace of irony. He knew perfectly well his brother wanted to hear a string of letters and numbers, but he genuinely didn't know, or care.Hmm, well if someone has bought a VW Passat then 'a silver one' is about all I want to know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'd turn down a Ferrari. Don't care for Italian rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Weak gravy. It's gotta be thick like glue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ronnie is a guy with personality issues. Do we have to wait for him to do something drastic to himself before showing him sympathy? It does sometimes appear that way when it comes to sportsmen and women. He just wants more money. He can **** off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2013 Tonight's "Pointless". Category: England footballers called either "Peter" or "Paul", since 1980. The two lowest scoring names? Peter Withe with 2 and - staggeringly - Paul Merson, with 1. One! **** ONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Part time drinkers who only go to the pub when the sun is out. You know who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Tonight's "Pointless". Category: England footballers called either "Peter" or "Paul", since 1980. The two lowest scoring names? Peter Withe with 2 and - staggeringly - Paul Merson, with 1. One! **** ONE! They ask 100 people to name as many possible answers to a question. I actually saw the show tonight. 1 person knew Paul Merson 95 people knew the Eiffel Tower was in Paris and somewhere around 90 knew that Charlotte was one of the Bronte family names? Now im sorry, but I only know about the Bronte family stuff because a friend was going on about it last week, otherwise I wouldn't have a clue. I don't know who these 100 people they ask are but there is something wrong there IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted May 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 2, 2013 No, generally, I think it makes sense. It all depends on the demographic sample. I'm quite sure that vastly more people know at least the name of Charlotte Bronte than that of Peter Withe, or that he played for England. But only 1% for Paul Merson is disappointing, to say the least, given that he was tabloid-famous for being an Arsenal pisshead as well as a Villa player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 don't they use the studio audience to build up a stock of subjects and answers? I'd fully expect to be handed a questionnaire if I was in the crowd to go see an episode of pointless being filmed equally, I'd expect a high proportion of that audience to have an interest in quizes, so 5 of them not knowing where the trifle tower is would be odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 David Starkey on Question Time, Ross Noble and Mel Giedroyc on Have I Got News For You. I want a refund on our license fee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Well... at least everyone is tearing Starkey apart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I didn't think we'd see Starkey tarting himself out again after his frankly bizarre Newsnight stint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Starkey is a gin soaked, senile old word removed. Edited May 2, 2013 by Dr_Pangloss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 don't they use the studio audience to build up a stock of subjects and answers? I'd fully expect to be handed a questionnaire if I was in the crowd to go see an episode of pointless being filmed equally, I'd expect a high proportion of that audience to have an interest in quizes, so 5 of them not knowing where the trifle tower is would be odd I believe they use a market research company who conduct the surveys online. Well, I don't know if they've always done it online, but in the recent series Richard has made mention of the 100 people answering online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 The 100 people asked the questions for pointless don't know they're being asked questions for pointless. It, and other similar questions, are answered in the book, and it's been mentioned on the show too I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 well it would be no use canvassing 100 people on VT for names beginning with P or French landmarks, by the time the 10th person had answered we'd have swerved into shitting on someone's nan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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