- 10:39:30: @bhardwajme Good catch. I missed it. WIll fix the scores
- 10:42:09: Okay people. I will scrap this question. Looks like stats people goofed up here. My apologies
- 10:43:42: apologies apologies. I shall release the names and address of stats team. please lynch them.
- 10:44:56: Which Ranji Trophy cricketer played cricket for an Israeli team against an Indian team at the request of the BCCI?
- 10:45:17: @aswinsam Yes and he made 2 mistakes thats got me in hot waters
- 10:46:01: I absolutely assure you this question has just 1 answer. Promise.
- 10:47:18: :) We got 2 right answers already with right spelling!
- 10:49:29: Closing this one. Well lots of people got this one right. Its Bensiyon Songavkar. @aswinsam @adiratan and @avishnu89 got it right first.
- 10:50:16: @atlasdanced Thats one unfortunate name to have if traveling to middle east.
- 10:50:54: @gauravsabnis Didnt think of that!
- 10:52:02: Ok time line is playing games. I will announce final scores after double checking
- 10:52:23: Next up: Which test-cricketer reportedly got his only cap because he insulted CK Nayudu?
- 10:55:03: Lots of people getting spelling wrong
- 10:57:12: It is Baqa Jilani. Spelling wise @malhotrasaurabh @cornerd and @sidvee got it right!
- 10:57:54: @nepaleeidiot He was the captain who gave debut to Jilani for that reason
- 10:58:50: Okay I will end this with an easy one. Two Brothers who made their debuts against each other as opening batsmen?
- 11:01:47: Well almost everyone got it right. Joyces Ed and David. @MalhotraSaurabh , @sidvee , and @adiratan got it right first
- 11:03:33: Aplogies for the rush but my time is up. And as per initial calculations @MalhotraSaurabh, @sidvee and @madhusudhananJ got the podium spots
- 11:04:11: Both brothers were openers people. that was the hint.
- 11:05:31: so congrats to @malhotrasaurabh @sidvee and @madhusudhananJ and apologies for the goof ups. This is @holdingwilley signing off. Thanks!
- 11:06:20: I will put up all questions, answers and points on our website later. Thanks for your patience and response. *deletes address from website*
- 11:09:19: Hello and welcome to the Asterix Quiz by @daddy_san. Rules. 10,6,2 for first three answers. Exceptions to rule will be called out in advance
- 11:10:42: If there are multiple answers to a question, the tweet with ALL answers in it will be considered your first response.
- 11:11:23: I've tried to make it UnGoogleable but if you do try, you're a very bad person and you will be pelted with ripe figs. Let's begin.
- 11:12:57: Q1. Identify the characters from their translated names in the original French version. "Obsession"
- 11:18:48: A1. Dogmatix. Belenos smiles upon @Sahebsays @chan0r and @gauravsabnis who corrected his answer just in time.
- 11:19:44: Q2. Identify the character from the translated French name "With arms up ready to fight"
- 11:22:37: A2. Vitalstatistix Points to @mihirfadnavis @gauravsabnis and @kaptaaan
- 11:22:50: RT @ChennaiIPL: @kweezzz why an asterix quiz why not something less outlandish?
- 11:23:18: Q3. Last in this series. Identify the character "Good-looking"
- 11:25:50: A3. Impedimenta. Points to @gauravsabnis @AdityaMorarka and @mihirfadnavis. Good. Warmed up?
- 11:26:26: Q4. Roman : Ave :: Gaulish : ?
- 11:28:36: A4. Wotcher. (People, many Asterix quizzes to come, can't just ask trivia!). Pts to @mihirfadnavis @gauravsabnis @nayakgirin
- 11:29:53: Q5. What is Centurion Nebulus Nimbus' characteristic throughout the comic, except in two places? http://twitpic.com/2odtph
- 11:32:47: A5. HE'S ALWAYS SHOUTING. THE PEOPLE WHO GOT THIS RIGHT ARE @MIHIRFADNAVIS @GAURAVSABNIS @BYTHEBAI
- 11:35:04: Q6. Name two high-end fashion-houses that have appeared in the comic Secret Weapon.
- 11:36:06: Remember kids, BOTH answers in one tweet.
- 11:39:38: A6. Dior and Hermes (Diorix and Herpes). Hee hee. Points only to @nayakgirin
- 11:40:13: Q7. Where has Unhygienix inherited land which he wants to develop with Obelix's menhirs?
- 11:40:40: @nayakgirin 15 oir thereabouts depending on my whimsy.
- 11:42:08: I'm wondering if I should be pedantic. Yes, I'll be pedantic. Need the correct name of the place.
- 11:44:46: A7. Salisbury Plains (Stonehenge). Sorry about the post-hoc pedantism @gauravsabnis Pts to @nayakgirin @mihirfadnavis @gauravsabnis
- 11:45:33: Q8. What is the name of the Roman heading the rival Roman faction against Caesar in North Africa?
- 11:48:10: A8. Scipio. @nayakgirin @mihirfadnavis @siddev18 score. (Pompey was referenced in Roman Agent, Scipio in Legionary)
- 11:49:32: Q9. (Veal, chicken, boar, sausages) + X. Identify X and connect. Both answers in one tweet please.
- 11:49:53: Lots of hugs for this one RT @sidvee @kweezzz Please gimme points for imagination (for Gaddafix, I meant)
- 11:54:41: Hehe, no Google no Wiki, setting such questions is icky, but they will scare the Mickey.
- 11:56:00: A9. Cream Sauce. All preparations in cream sauce being eaten by Olaf Timandahaf in Normans whenever he makes an re-appearance in the comic.
- 11:56:33: NO POINTS for anyone. Also #GG in that last tweet, I know.
- 11:57:11: PS - Note the similarities between Olaf and Brad Pitt's character in Ocean's 11. Both are constantly eating.
- 12:00:49: Q10. Identify both locations. http://twitpic.com/2oe24o
- 12:07:12: A10. Gergovia and Alesia. @mihirfadnavis @madhav and @gauravsabnis score.
- 12:07:34: Q11. What is the Latin inscription beneath the plaque of Goscinny and Uderzo at the beginning of Secret Weapon?
- 12:11:32: A11. Vis Comica or Comic power. Points only to @nayakgirin. Good stuff by Toutatis!
- 12:12:29: Q12. ? : Spain :: Dogmatix : Banquet
- 12:17:02: A12. Unhygienix's first appearance. Well lateralized by @madhav and @nayakgirin but points to @siddev18 and @ameyc only :)
- 12:17:37: 2 points to @Farisky who just got the answer in as I tweeted it.
- 12:19:01: Last Round. Called "FFFFFFFUUUUUU" and you'll see why. 3 visuals. Connect, 5 points for identifying visuals. All answers in one tweet please
- 12:19:43: @madhav Not AFAIK.
- 12:22:03: Sorry, one change. 5 points for the first person to connect the theme and 15 for the first person to get all three. Let's begin.
- 12:22:17: Q13. Identify. http://twitpic.com/2oe8kx
- 12:27:17: A13. Golden Sickle (sick L), Sir+Dairy Products (Surplus Dairiprodus) and Clovogarlix.
- 12:28:09: 15 to @nayakgirin for Q13 for theme connect and the first person to get all three too.
- 12:28:39: @gauravsabnis None, that answer wasn't correct but he got the three right @nayakgirin.
- 12:29:33: Q14. Identify http://twitpic.com/2oeaql
- 12:33:38: A14. Roman Agent (Jerry Maguire), Vase, the gift that causes strife and Stradivarius, the senator who riles Caesar into sending the agent.
- 12:34:10: Again Q14 is PWNED by @nayakgirin. First answer had all three.
- 12:35:47: Q15. LAST QUESTION. Identify. http://twitpic.com/2oeckt
- 12:38:13: A15. Laurel Wreath (wraith), Goldendelicius (the apple and the caretaker), Osseus Humerus (the bone and the master of the domus)
- 12:38:26: Cracked by @gauravsabnis. 15 for him!
- 12:39:15: EOQ? Nah, it's never over till the fat lady sings "BONUS QUESTION!"
- 12:40:41: 20 points for whoever gets all 3. 5 points for connect.
- 12:41:22: BONUS: Identify http://twitpic.com/2oee9k
- 12:47:40: @mihirfadnavis Wait.
- 12:48:28: A: Soothsayer (Suit + Seer), Reads entrails (ent + rails), Optione (Option E, the rank of the Roman who apprehends the soothsayer)
- 12:48:41: 5 points to @gauravsabnis for the connect
- 12:49:34: The winner of the Asterix Quiz with a thumping 72 points is @nayakgirin! Congrats!
- 12:50:14: However, @gauravsabnis and @mihirfadnavis tie in second place at 54 each. Are they available for a tie-breaker question?
- 12:50:56: Tie breaker for second place: From which series are the pirates in Asterix adapted?
- 12:52:48: The auditors PWC have been consulted. Sneaking in the answer first (Barbe Rouge, Redbeard) by a microsecond IS @MIHIRFADNAVIS!
- 12:53:34: The top three places go to @nayakgirin @mihirfadnavis @gauravsabnis. May Toutatis and Belenos bless you.
- 12:54:43: Thanks for playing. You may send love or shove over to your quizmaster @daddy_san. Until next time, au revoir.
- 13:15:18: Yay! RT @rimeswithcya: What's the most fun thing on twitter nowadays? http://t.co/noc7JRu
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- 14:25:56: Two entertaining quizzes today. Watch this space for more quizzes. http://bit.ly/cu47yn. Contact @sidvee to host a quiz
- 14:43:46: Exciting news! Because of the wonderful response we now have the reqd. number of followers to create our own username!
- 14:44:01: Kweezzz on FB is now http://www.facebook.com/kweezzz
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