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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:26 pm Post subject: Self indulgent quizs |
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What is the point of Simon Mayo and his sidekicks asking each other questions, which they clearly have no idea of the answers, and then simply guessing the answer from 3 answers ?
It's as dull as Chris Evans and his sidekicks and their 'news' contests
DULL radio |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19374 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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I don't mind it at all Nod. If I hear it we are usually still at the table while we eat and I must admit O/H and I play along with them.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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ruddlescat
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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I really don't think you can compare the two examples quoted
It really all depends whether the questions being asked are intelligent or plain silly
I've nothing against quizzes on radio in principle but you have to look at every example on its own merits _________________ Are you ready for a Ruddles? |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19374 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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They often have some relevance to something in the news, sport, finance. For instance the other week Simon attended a 'driver awareness' course (or whatever they call them) after he'd been stopped for speeding. His question that night was something in the Highway Code that he the rest of his group had been asked.
At the end of the day it makes you think which which is all to the good IMHO.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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Schizoidman
Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 1140 Location: Rural West Sussex
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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The most pointless quiz was on Simon Mayo a few years ago when contestants in a 'poker' game had to guess the playing time of records.
Totally pointless. And dull, just dull. |
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ruddlescat
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I agree Schiz that was very dull and totally pointless
Presumably that's why it was quietly dropped very quickly _________________ Are you ready for a Ruddles? |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19374 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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I think the show has come a long way since those early days. It's been the only thing I've listened to this week, not every night though.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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nod
Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 3558
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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ruddlescat wrote: | I really don't think you can compare the two examples quoted
It really all depends whether the questions being asked are intelligent or plain silly
I've nothing against quizzes on radio in principle but you have to look at every example on its own merits |
They compare, 1 dj, 2 sidekicks, pointless quizes, scores that mean nothing, neither has any merit in my view |
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ruddlescat
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester
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Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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I say they don't compare because of the difference between the quality of the content
They may both be quizzes with a presenter and others but one is intelligent and relevant and the other is not
As I said one has to judge every radio quiz on its own merits _________________ Are you ready for a Ruddles? |
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