Winter’s hanging about, despite some definitions of Spring beginning start of March. A further blow is the end of the current series of Only Connect! (Congratulations to all, BTW, not just the winners). One way… Read More »Trickster Twelve #18
In line with her recent return from the political wilderness, Liz Truss is also planning to release a new single, we’ve discovered. According to her publicist, the record even surpasses Theresa May’s “Dancing Queen” and… Read More »Liz Truss to put the “disco” into disconnection
Caustic Cryptics In these dark long winters, there’s nothing like a good book and a warm room in your local library (if you still have one). In some cases, though, whether it is a… Read More »Cryptics 13
Welcome to the first quiz of the New Year. Bit of a change to the final 5 in this quiz, where instead of the multi-choice, we’ve posted five questions on bands. Stay out of the… Read More »Trickster Twelve #17
A double special for New Year, as you’ll no doubt be bored and looking for an escape from shit TV and overeating. We’re competing with the generous helpings of Only Connect on BBC2 over this… Read More »Trickster Twelve #16 Double New Year Special
Our little contribution to seasonal cheer. Enjoy and don’t forget to comment and share below. Warm Christmas I’m dreaming of a warm Christmas Just like the ones we used to know With… Read More »Seasonal Songs 2022
Caustic Cryptics Welcome to what will be the last of these for 2022. Hooray, you may shout but that won’t prevent more in 2023. Format similar to past ones. There’s a common theme (not… Read More »Cryptics 12
We seem to be no nearer a resolution to the current rail strike and further dates for December 2022 and January 2023 have recently been advised. The Government’s (and it’s their view not the… Read More »Opinion: Why both sides are wrong on the current rail strike
Winter is coming. Starting Thursday officially, although some argue with this. This quiz seems like a good way of filling the short daylight hours and make the longer darkness more bearable, at least until Monday… Read More »Trickster Twelve #15
Welcome back. It’s unseasonably warm for November but remember it still gets dark early and even darker in the daily news. How about distraction instead of destruction as one solution? In which case, try this… Read More »Trickster Twelve #14
Caustic Cryptics A lot of hyphens this time but that’s not our fault! Overall, this seems like an open goal, I know, but that’s never stopped us before. Similar format to past CC’s. There is… Read More »Cryptics 11
Let’s post this before there’s yet another change in PM! TBH, we’re not the first to pick this up (see here, for example) but we may be the first to discuss it in a statistical… Read More »British monarch and PM with same name – it never ends well!
Covid has run through the Quiz Department recently but now it’s back (the quiz not Covid!) and ready to irk again. Usual format. Questions (answers follow below) What comes fourth in these… Read More »Trickster Twelve #13
Caustic Cryptics Somewhat appropriately, this latest puzzle seems to have taken ages to come to fruition but with the end result being rather disappointing. There is a link within the odd numbered questions and within… Read More »Cryptics 10
The rain beats down outside (finally) but who needs good weather for quizzing? This is our 12th Trickster Twelve. Enjoy and don’t forget to comment below and share your scores. Quiz questions (answers follow… Read More »Trickster Twelve #12