geoff_k 61 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 It may please the Astro experts on here to know that knowledge of the subject is at an all time high. Amongst the answers to the question “Planets or constellations that contain an A in their name” on Pointless tonight, ‘Earth’and ‘ Orions Belt’were two proffered. Mind you, the next round on book titles wasn’t a great deal better. Although they do say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. It certainly won’t win you a ‘coveted Pointless trophy’ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gina 21,980 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Yep, watching it as I always do... Link to post Share on other sites
JamesF 18,025 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, geoff_k said: It may please the Astro experts on here to know that knowledge of the subject is at an all time high. Amongst the answers to the question “Planets or constellations that contain an A in their name” on Pointless tonight, ‘Earth’and ‘ Orions Belt’were two proffered. Mind you, the next round on book titles wasn’t a great deal better. Although they do say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. It certainly won’t win you a ‘coveted Pointless trophy’ Was "Earth" not an acceptable choice? Link to post Share on other sites
geoff_k 61 Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 Of course it’s a perfectly acceptable choice but the contestants on such shows could try to be a bit more adventurous sometimes. Most people know their Zodiac sign for example. The person who gave it got knocked out early anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
JamesF 18,025 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 The idea is to get a correct answer that no-one else gave, isn't it? I think I'd probably go for something like Corona Borealis or Canes Venatici in that case :) Oh, or the giraffe one, only I can never remember exactly how it goes. Something to do with camels... James Link to post Share on other sites
Stargazer33 1,067 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Camolapardilis perhaps! Link to post Share on other sites
JamesF 18,025 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Stargazer33 said: Camolapardilis perhaps! Something like that :) James Link to post Share on other sites
Demonperformer 3,670 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Being a British program, I would go for something from the southern sky; Chameleon or Octans, perhaps. Link to post Share on other sites
carastro 8,954 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I find pointless a difficult quiz to watch, the questions are too limited to one particular subject for too long. If you know nothing about the subject at all there is naff all you can do, and it's often for more than one round. Much prefer Egg Heads and The Chase. Also like Tipping point. Carole Link to post Share on other sites
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