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My local radio station does a quiz on statistics every morning and gives people a chance to call in with what they think is the correct answer, e.g.
Q: 79% of men say they regularly chatted on the phone where?
Would anybody be interested in contributing to our general, if perhaps useless, knowledge?
When I saw this thread I though of something my friend told me. "There are three types of statistics: lies, damn lies and statistics."
Yeah, I'd be interested. I like random, useless facts.
I have the answer to the question if you want to know :lol:
Ooo yeah sounds good :D
Is the answer on the loo by any chance?
Ooo yeah sounds good :D
Is the answer on the loo by any chance?
Yes, it is, the dirty buggers :lol: Well done, Abbie
Lol, i thought it might be lol :lol: Its had to be somewhere strange and not nice
This sounds really good. I'd definitely be up for taking part.
di marco
18-02-2008, 23:33
id be up for taking part, i love knowing useless stuff lol!
Right then, see if you know this:
Q: 2 out of 5 what in britain are innadequate?
You happy with the answers being given 24 hours later?
men... but that it too obvious.. so Police
men... but that it too obvious.. so Police
No, you are wrong. :lol:
Schools.
Shouldn't this be moved to the fun and games forum now?
Moved to fun and games - enjoy :)
Q: 2/3 of men do it, but only 1/2 of women do this and geordies are the best at it ?
A: Going into work with a cold , proving apparently that man flu does not exist? But females can't cope with flu at all
men... but that it too obvious.. so Police
No, you are wrong. :lol:It is B roads apparently, they are not being maintained as they should
Q: 2/3 of men do it, but only 1/2 of women do this and geordies are the best at it ?
A: Going into work with a cold , proving apparently that man flu does not exist? But females can't cope with flu at all
:eek: Okay I just have to remember Im not actually a Geordie!
Man flu DOES exist. Just ask any of the men I know :rotfl:
My brother in law is geordie and there is no way he would claim man flu. Here's a tip: never get into a fight with a geordie, you'll come off worse.
*-Rooney-*
21-02-2008, 20:36
im sorry but my ex gets a sniffle and he thinks hes dying hes off work for a week anyway he is definatley in that 1/3 :rotfl:
My OH thinks he is on death's door when he has the sniffles, never mind flu. Ambulance and emergency doctor are on stand-by at all times!
I think that this statistic is wrong, it is the women that keep going until the last, without whinging, men do (apparently) feel worse than women when suffering from a runny nose (or flu, ok) though - slackers :rotfl:
*-Rooney-*
21-02-2008, 20:47
my dad is the only man i know that doesnt take a day off unless he really is unwell (and i mean really), he has the cold, flu he still goes to work because he is self employed and if he dont work he doesnt get paid so he actually gets the whole work ethic and he works his butt off unless he is really ill
every other guy i know take days off here and there for no gd reason, a sniffle - "oh baby im no well" hehe, A cough - "think ive got tonsilitis", men are actually quite amusing sometimes
My dad (now deceased) never had a holiday or weekend off, was self-employed and got up at 5 am, came home around 11 pm that day for many years. I will stay at home with a bad flu (I am not self employed) but would agree that I tend to put work before family.
*-Rooney-*
21-02-2008, 21:08
i would never say he put work before family he is a taxi driver gets up at 5 out by 7 and finishes by 5 mon - thurs except sat he starts 9 and does till midnight but he was always there when needed and we never missed out on anything because he was there he took holidays off to spend more time with us he just worked a lot to make sure we had enough money .....not to survive on to be comfortable on
And as a grown up now I realise how hard it must have been for him to manage to spend as much time with us as he did and give us the life and security we had
Q: The cost of what has risen to £186,000 in a lifetime ?
A: Raising kids to 21 £100,000 on childcare & education , £16,000 on food, £26,000 on food & clothes.
What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party?
Hehe, I do this.
Chloe O'brien
22-02-2008, 23:33
What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party?
Hehe, I do this.
Peeing in the garden when drunk :lol:
:lol: nope.
Do you really think little old innocent me would do that? :eek:
Chloe O'brien
22-02-2008, 23:36
Hey I'm just following the evidence on what I seen on YOutube about you :rotfl: No seriously I will say that 40% of people admit to getting up and singing on the kareoke
Nope.
I'll post the answer in a bit.
*-Rooney-*
22-02-2008, 23:50
the timewarp or some other really sad dance
Nope. The answer is look in peoples' bathroom cupboards.
CrazyLea
23-02-2008, 00:26
Hmm I do that too :p. Not only at parties :p.
*-Rooney-*
23-02-2008, 00:41
lol i would too if i ever got the chance ..........but i dont unless i got left in the house alone lol
What are the people that do this looking for? I must admit I have never done this. :nono:
Nothing in particular, just being nosey. You should try it sometime, just don't blame me when you find out your friend has piles :lol:
I don't look in wardrobes or anything like that, I just like knowing what people keep in their cabinet. Its not just toiletries some people keep in there.
I am quite intrigued now. Wonder whether people have looked into my cupboard, better going to give it a good clean out. :lol:
*-Rooney-*
23-02-2008, 15:27
actually i think im gonna invest in some locks hehe
Kirsty :]
24-02-2008, 11:00
Haha I have never tried that!
Mind you none of my friends have had a house party in ages!
Next house party i'll try that out!! lol
Sorry going back to the "men think they're dying when they have flu" thing.
Haha my Dad is the worst for that, at first sneeze it's "I'm going to bed for an hour I feel rough"
The other night he even overdosed on Night Nurse which completely knocked him out haha. Men are silly, bless them :)
Q: 25% of people from the UK have said they wish they were What ?
:hmm:
Q: 25% of people from the UK have said they wish they were What ?
:hmm:
superman!!!
I would guess Richer
Now I know it.. 25% wished they were Irish cause we are great :lol::lol:
Retired???
*-Rooney-*
26-02-2008, 12:16
Prettier?.....
Smarter
No. no no. Siobhan, you are on the right track :p
No. no no. Siobhan, you are on the right track :p
Their own boss (like been retired, you don't have to answer to anyone)
It came as a bit of a shock to me, I am certainly not among the 25% :lol:
A: French. A new report says that people see the French as more charming, romantic and intelligent.
*-Rooney-*
26-02-2008, 18:09
scottish,
or have there own business
The answer is in the post above yours :lol:
*-Rooney-*
26-02-2008, 19:38
oh never noticed that lol
Q: Couples pay over £13 billion pounds a year doing what ?
No, it is not, sorry. :lol:
*-Rooney-*
27-02-2008, 12:07
having children?
Not even slightly warm :D
Valentines or christmas presents??
or getting divorced
Takeaway/fast food?
Grocery bills?
clothes?
No, no and sadly, no. Keep on guessing, I shall wait until tomorrow morning to give the answer, unless you get it right, of course. So far, no luck for any of you :D
*-Rooney-*
27-02-2008, 16:35
going on holidays
Emmmm, nooooooooooooo :lol:
spicing up their sex life :lol::lol:
toilet roll for their household???
pot noodle?
For that kind of money, the sex life could just get a little too spicy :lol:
But no, not right. :p
Chloe O'brien
27-02-2008, 23:25
Eating out at restaurants.
CrazyLea
27-02-2008, 23:27
Newspapers?
Stamps?
Q: Couples pay over £13 billion pounds a year doing what ?
A: Saying sorry and patching up relationships with flowers chocolates and meals out, healing rifts.
People must have some serious arguments out there for that sort of money to be spent on making up. :lol:
Q: 67% of brits are surprised how much they use it, 74% say they use it more and 96% say it makes life easier, but what is it? :)
No, wrong answer, I am afraid.
Londoner
29-02-2008, 09:47
use there mobile phone :hmm:
No, Londoner and Siobhan, you are both wrong. :lol:
Bidet? laser card? reusable shopping bags?
Q: 67% of brits are surprised how much they use it, 74% say they use it more and 96% say it makes life easier, but what is it? :)
Car.
Microwave.
Remote control
StarsOfCCTV
29-02-2008, 19:43
Toilet? :lol:Erm....toaster?
Chloe O'brien
29-02-2008, 23:30
there George Foreman Lean, Mean, Fat Grilling Machine.
No, none of you have got it right. You will kick yourselves when you find out though, you all know it really. :D
*-Rooney-*
01-03-2008, 15:41
tumble dryer, washing machine
No, no, no. :D Let me know when you want the answer or if you want to go on trying.
Give us the answer please :p
Ok, then, here it comes: Using the internet Bet you are all kicking yourselves now :lol:
Q: 17% of Brits lose their temper whilst doing what?
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 13:04
using the internet, talking to the kids
DIY
Driving
Seducing their partner.
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 16:38
cooking,.............
Sorry, none of you have got it right so far. Keep guessing a little longer before I shall put you out of your misery.
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:01
sitting for a picture
talking to a drunk friend or relative
shopping for gifts
No, no, no. You might do the hateful thing on of your answers, Rooney :lol:
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:04
No, no, no. You might do the hateful thing on of your answers, Rooney :lol:
huh :confused: :hmm:
No, no, no. You might do the hateful thing on of your answers, Rooney :lol:
huh :confused: :hmm:
Sorry, I shall try this again :o : You might lose your temper on one of the actions you described.
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:16
taking a picture
Going shopping.
We're really bad at this aren't we :lol:
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:26
i'd say so
lol
its fun even if we are bad at it though
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:27
we may lose our temper at a barperson for never serving us lol
:lol: No, still not right
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:40
yes please
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:41
drawing a picture or sorting out photo albums
thought id have a last guess
Queuing up (as in trying to pay for your Xmas shopping) :D
*-Rooney-*
02-03-2008, 19:44
ah of corse it is (you know i was gonna say that lol)
Q: 1 in 10 males admitted to not doing what in the house ?
Putting the toilet seat down.
Q: 1 in 10 males admitted to not doing what in the house ?
cooking dinner
hoovering
Sorry, no correct answers yet
Looking after the kids
Washing clothes or dishes???
Chloe O'brien
05-03-2008, 11:06
Leaving their dirty socks lying around the floor.
:lol: No, none of those answers are right.
Q: 1 in 10 males admitted to not doing what in the house ?
Watching tv.
Housework...............................
:rotfl: All typical things the buggers are not too keen on doing, eh! But not correct for this statistic.
Q: 1 in 10 males admitted to not doing what in the house ?
Cooking................................
Why do you make them so hard :lol: We haven't guessed any yet.
It is always easy when you know the answer, I would not have guessed this one myself either. Let me know when you want the asnwer.
*-Rooney-*
05-03-2008, 13:27
D.I.Y (painting , papering, building things etc)
No, it is not that either.
Sleep naked?
pretend to be asleep when the kids wake up?
*-Rooney-*
05-03-2008, 16:38
answer the phone
Q: 1 in 10 males admitted to not doing what in the house ?
A: Washing their hands after having gone to the loo . MINGERS :thumbsdow :sick:
This one should be easier, especially for those knowing London. I am on a course until Sunday and will not have access to a computer so you will have loads of opportunities to guess.
Here goes:
Q. 6 of what pass Picadilly Circus every minute?
men with red hair
Hippo's in pjs
Ambulances
Trains
Red busses.
Clowns (Picadilly Circus... circus clowns...)
*-Rooney-*
06-03-2008, 11:50
Q: 1 in 10 males admitted to not doing what in the house ?
A: Washing their hands after having gone to the loo . MINGERS :thumbsdow :sick:
I actually thought it would be higher lol
Chloe O'brien
06-03-2008, 12:11
Smelly pidgeons.............................
Actually, it is the black cab, apparently every 36 seconds one goes past.
Me and Siobhan were close then :lol:
Right, people, have a go at this one!
Q: It is rarely done in Australia and New Zealand but in America everyone does it. What is it? :hmm:
Ordering supersize at mc D's??
wearing thongs?
No, that is not it either.
eat kangaroo testicules??
Chloe O'brien
10-03-2008, 15:29
Drink Starbucks coffee?
Get a fake tan
Have botox or other plastic surgery
wear flip flops
dye their hair
Q: It is rarely done in Australia and New Zealand but in America everyone does it. What is it? :hmm:
Drives.......................
save water????
Drive on the right side of road???
di marco
10-03-2008, 16:24
Drive on the right side of road???
i was gonna say that siobhan
No, none of you have got it. :p:
Are we close?
Absolutely not, nowhere near :lol: Keep guessing a little longer before I spill the beans.
Q: It is rarely done in Australia and New Zealand but in America everyone does it. What is it? :hmm:
Dreaming about Gregory House, M.D. :rotfl:
Take a holiday.
Q: It is rarely done in Australia and New Zealand but in America everyone does it. What is it? :hmm:
The answer is: Tipping, you are expected to leave 15%, otherwise staff consider it an insult
Q: It is rarely done in Australia and New Zealand but in America everyone does it. What is it? :hmm:
The answer is: Tipping, you are expected to leave 15%, otherwise staff consider it an insult
see I knew that :lol::lol::lol:
give us another.. I love this game
Chloe O'brien
13-03-2008, 14:41
Got to get one of these dam questions right sometime :lol:
Right, boys and girls, I am back and have got a new poser for you:
Q: What has a diameter of 3480 km ?
I am sure that you will get this one quicly. :)
The earth?
Moon
or Barbra Cartland??
The earth?
Moon
or Barbra Cartland?? :lol:
You have got it at the second attempt, it is the moon. Well done, the next one will be more difficult again. :moonie:
Right, get your thinking gears around this one:
Q: 1 in 10 adults have lost what whilst on holiday ?
Q: 1 in 10 adults have lost what whilst on holiday ?
Obvious first: Passport, keys, money
not so obvious: Children
completely bizarre : dirty undies left in a holdall
moonstorm
14-03-2008, 11:52
A bit rude but what about their Virginity?
A bit rude but what about their Virginity?
:lol::lol::lol: I love it
Q: 1 in 10 adults have lost what whilst on holiday ?
Spectacles/contact lenses.
Sun lotion.
No, sorry, none of those.
Luggage
Their partners to holiday romance?
Luggage
Their partners to holiday romance?
Siobhan, you have got it again, it is their luggage. :clap:
If every 10th person would lose their partner to holiday romance, none of us would go on holiday anymore. :lol:
Luggage
Their partners to holiday romance?
Siobhan, you have got it again, it is their luggage. :clap:
If every 10th person would lose their partner to holiday romance, none of us would go on holiday anymore. :lol:
:cheer::cheer::cheer: I love this game!!!
Go on then, how about this one:
Q: The average what wastes 90% of its energy ?
Go on then, how about this one:
Q: The average what wastes 90% of its energy ?
Student
light bulb
Washing machine
Go on then, how about this one:
Q: The average what wastes 90% of its energy ?
Student
light bulb
Washing machine
I am obviously making it too easy for you, you got it again with LIGHT BULB. :clap:
Hopefully this will get you going for a while longer:
The human heart creates enough pressure for what?
The human heart creates enough pressure for what?
Power a water wheel. Something along those lines.
The human heart creates enough pressure for what?
Power a water wheel. Something along those lines.
Along those lines is right but not powering a water wheel. :p
CrazyLea
15-03-2008, 22:50
Power a car :s?
Chloe O'brien
16-03-2008, 00:04
A plane.........................
*-Rooney-*
16-03-2008, 02:34
a boat............
Squirt blood 30ft.
Yes, this is it. Powerful little gadget, isn't it?
Squirt blood 30ft.
Yes, this is it. Powerful little gadget, isn't it?
Wooo! :cheer:
I googled it actually :rotfl:
Got another one?
Squirt blood 30ft.
Yes, this is it. Powerful little gadget, isn't it?
Wooo! :cheer:
I googled it actually :rotfl:
Got another one?
Yes, will provide another one tomorrow, I have some saved on my computer at work. If somebody else has got any, feel free, I don't want to hog the game. :D
Ok, how about this one:
Over 2 million motorists failed to do what last year (2007)? :hmm:
Insure their vehicles.
Pay parking fines.
get a hands free kit for mobile use
wear seat belt
have back passengers wear seat belt?
*-Rooney-*
17-03-2008, 12:28
indicate,............
No, sorry, you have not got it yet. :D
*-Rooney-*
17-03-2008, 12:53
check their mirrors
stop at the lights
check their mirrors
stop at the lights
I hope you are not talking from experience :lol:
No, that is not right either.
Over 2 million motorists failed to do what last year (2007)? :hmm:
Pay their car tax on time.
Reach their destination (i.e. they broke down)
Chloe O'brien
17-03-2008, 21:45
Get their cars washed.
Over 2 million motorists failed to do what last year (2007)? :hmm:
Pay their car tax on time.
Reach their destination (i.e. they broke down)
Abigail, you have got it. They never paid their tax, naughty little soandso's.
Abigail, you have got it. They never paid their tax, naughty little soandso's.
Gosh, two consecutive answers right :cheer:
I wonder if they got their cars crushed :hmm:
Got another one?
Q: 30% of people work out where?
Q: 30% of people work out where?
at home
in the park?
*-Rooney-*
18-03-2008, 18:55
teleslales
callcentres
Q: 30% of people work out where?
In their basement/garage/spare room.
Garden
xxloopylauraxx
18-03-2008, 19:38
could be taken in many ways but the bedroom?
CrazyLea
18-03-2008, 23:22
At work lol???
In a supermarket :p. Lifting all those tins can be very tiring!
None of you are correct so far (and I mean the aerobic style work out, not the one you do with a partner :lol: ), but a couple of you are nearly right. :ninja:
at work (we have a gym at work and load going during lunch breaks)
On the beach
on holidays
in the car?
No, no, no. Come on, guys, you know it really. I am sure most of us have done it there at some point. :D
No, no, no. Come on, guys, you know it really. I am sure most of us have done it there at some point. :D
On the bus/train
Sorry, no, that is not the answer either.
Sorry, no, that is not the answer either.
bit out there but how about in a gym!!!
Sorry, no, that is not the answer either.
bit out there but how about in a gym!!!
:lol: Very good, but not correct.
In bed
in a playground (on the swings/slide)
No, you are still not right :p
*-Rooney-*
19-03-2008, 17:06
doing a work out dvd (living room)
Running up and down the stairs
CrazyLea
19-03-2008, 17:09
On Holiday?....
Chloe O'brien
19-03-2008, 23:02
Doing the housework, taking the kids to school
doing a work out dvd (living room)
Running up and down the stairs
Well done, you got it right with "living room". Congrats. :clap:
doing a work out dvd (living room)
Running up and down the stairs
Well done, you got it right with "living room". Congrats. :clap:
ah now see.. when I said at home, that is what I meant.. didn't know you wanted the actual room doh!!
Give us another
Q: 4 out of 5 crimes committed in Bristol are what?
Q: 4 out of 5 crimes committed in Bristol are what?
shoplifting
unpaid tv licence
*-Rooney-*
20-03-2008, 11:06
assault................
not paying bus fares
leaving dog poop in public places
no, sorry, still not correct. Try to think more broadly :D
Elderly people behaving badly
Children making noise
Party out of hand
Q: 4 out of 5 crimes committed in Bristol are what?
Unreported.
Not quite there yet, some of you are pretty close though.
*-Rooney-*
21-03-2008, 13:19
breach of the peace
Chloe O'brien
21-03-2008, 18:12
Caused by dog fouling or litter louts.
No, sorry, still not right.
CrazyLea
21-03-2008, 21:24
..driving offences?
..GBH?
..mysteries?
Chloe O'brien
22-03-2008, 02:00
Under age drinking or fake 999 calls.
Come on Perdy let me get 1 right :D
Gahh Bristol's not that far from me so I really should know this..
Erm mugging?
people breaking ASBO??
Kids kicking balls in an estate?
Unsolved???
Yes, you have got it. Well done. :cheer:
Unsolved???
Yes, you have got it. Well done. :cheer:
Wahooo yay go me!!! :lol:
My first attempt too *starts doing a little dance - sad I know :rotfl: *
You are bound to get this one quickly:
More than 50 % of Brits think that which fictional detective actually existed?
You are bound to get this one quickly:
More than 50 % of Brits think that which fictional detective actually existed?
Mrs Maple
Taggart
Frost?
Chloe O'brien
01-04-2008, 20:48
Sherlock Holmes
Inspector Morse
Sherlock Holmes
Inspector Morse
Chloe, you have got it right again :clap: It is Sherlock Holmes.
Also, 1 in 4 people think Winston Churchill was a myth and also that Charles Dickens was a fictional character! :eek:
Have you got another one? I like this game.
3 out of 5 Brits use what on the way to work?
3 out of 5 Brits use what on the way to work?
starbucks
bus
taxi
Public toilets
Chloe O'brien
03-04-2008, 11:42
Sherlock Holmes
Inspector Morse
Chloe, you have got it right again :clap: It is Sherlock Holmes.
Also, 1 in 4 people think Winston Churchill was a myth and also that Charles Dickens was a fictional character! :eek:
Oh my god what a clever wee soul I am. Cheers Perdy :D
Chloe O'brien
03-04-2008, 11:43
Public Transport, mobile phones, or Ipods
None of you are right so far.
3 out of 5 Brits use what on the way to work?
The tube
The motorway
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