Weekly Bonus Question
11:25 UK time, Friday, 22 May 2009
Welcome to the Weekly Bonus Question.
Each week the news quiz will offer an answer. You are invited to suggest what the question might have been.
Suggestions should be sent using the COMMENTS link below. And since nobody likes a smart alec, kudos will be deducted for predictability in your suggestions.
This week's answer is GREY, KHAKI AND SEPIA. The real question will be added here on Friday afternoon.
UPDATE 1705 BST: The correct question is... In what shades did film director McG shoot his new movie Terminator Salvation?
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At 22nd May 2009, christianjimmy wrote:What were some of the rejected names for snap, crackle and pop?
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At 22nd May 2009, IndieSinger wrote:A new psychological test has been conducted on the population of Great Britain. What three colours were most associated with the Conservative party?
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At 22nd May 2009, Eddie-george wrote:In justifying a particular expense claim, how did Douglas Hogg describe his moat?
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At 22nd May 2009, chester_copperpott wrote:Joseph's dreamcost was deemed 'too much' for more delicate mambers of the audience after initial reviews, prompting the organisers to lavish his attire with what new colour-scheme?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:What colours do floating duck islands come in?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:May I ask my Right Honorable friend, if he would like to explain, What are the colours of the three toilet seats you bought, Sir?
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At 22nd May 2009, Squaremind wrote:What colours did Michael Martin's face progress through as he realised he was done for?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:What three colours were not represented in the Caption Competition Photo
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At 22nd May 2009, clare_555 wrote:This week scientists revealed animals' amazing ability to camoulflage themeselves from prey. What were the top 3 shades found to be?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:What Colour underwear did the Gurkhas issue J Lumley for the Westminster Campaign?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:what colour images did I get on my analogue TV after this weeks digital switchover?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:Multiple Choice question: Which of the following shades does a British Rail Cup of Tea come in?
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At 22nd May 2009, Kieran Boyle wrote:So what are those other pins on the RGB cable for?
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At 22nd May 2009, irwin_winterchest wrote:What did an over-enthusiastic General John T.T. Rickenblaster name his newly arrived triplets?
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At 22nd May 2009, eddshed wrote:What colour tubes will Pringles now come in?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:Given that our new Carpet is Taupe, what colours has my wife bought to paint the Living Room in this weekend?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:What colours were my Clothes after Radio Ones Big Weekend?
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At 22nd May 2009, CheshirePotatoHead wrote:What can MPs say to redeem themselves?
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At 22nd May 2009, Marquee wrote:What colours did John Major paint Downing Street when he was in residence?
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At 22nd May 2009, coxyboy1984 wrote:What colours did Michael Martin's face turn during his statement and calls to go on Monday?
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At 22nd May 2009, coxyboy1984 wrote:The biggest colours seen at the Chelsea Flower Show were...
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:Mr Gryll's Can you describe the colour Scheme for the Chief Scouts uniform
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At 22nd May 2009, caroline-m wrote:What are the names of the parrots paid for by MP's Expenses?
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At 22nd May 2009, Vicky S wrote:What are this season's must have colours for seals?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:For D-Day 65 celebrations, what colours will the Royal British Legion paint the town in?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:Lumley's battle cry "Ayo Gorkhali" means what?
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At 22nd May 2009, The future's bright, the future's lilywhite wrote:In Tudor times, what was Lady Jane Grey's full surname?
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At 22nd May 2009, virtualfang wrote:What colours do Kudos come in?
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At 22nd May 2009, athosfolk wrote:What colour paints would most people rather watch dry than watching Britain's got europop idle talent vision?
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At 22nd May 2009, EM Lord wrote:What are colours of different British military uniforms.
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At 22nd May 2009, luluzx10 wrote:What colours are the new Terminator films shot in?
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At 22nd May 2009, alisonli wrote:What colours do MPs turn on reading the Daily Telegraph?
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At 22nd May 2009, PhilWal0 wrote:What three colours have been suggested for camouflage for soldiers time-travelling into the past?
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At 22nd May 2009, ....and surely that's great news for the rest of scottish football. wrote:What are the names of the lesser known Geldof siblings?
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At 22nd May 2009, Robert wrote:Alan Shearer describes the New Kit for Newcastle United to wear in the Championship next season, "something to reflect the mood of the team and the supporters" he was quoted as saying.
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At 22nd May 2009, brandonhome wrote:What colours should England adopt for the 20/20 world cup to reflect their likely success?
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At 22nd May 2009, Marquee wrote:What new coloured snooker balls are being proposed to reignite interest in the sport?
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At 22nd May 2009, Donald Barker wrote:What are the colours of Sir Ranulph Fienne's toes, as he makes his descent from Mount Everest?
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At 22nd May 2009, jrmhaig wrote:Anthony Steen thinks that people are green with envy about his house. In reality, what colour are they?
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At 22nd May 2009, NurseTweva wrote:What are the three colours associated with Gurkha warriors?
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At 22nd May 2009, CheshirePotatoHead wrote:What colours are MPs wearing in the streets to avoid being seen by the public?
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At 22nd May 2009, Dave wrote:How can Michael Jackson's complexion be described?
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At 22nd May 2009, pump46 wrote:What the all the cars will be painted under the proposals being put forward by Max Mosley for F1.
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At 22nd May 2009, BaldyNear wrote:" ?"
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At 22nd May 2009, Dave wrote:What colour bags has "Posh" not got?
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At 22nd May 2009, Lola wrote:What three colours have the government approved for council officials to wear to work?
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At 22nd May 2009, madspeter wrote:What are the names of Huey, Dewey and Louie in South Shields?
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At 22nd May 2009, chocolatey-clare wrote:Jordon just gave birth to triplets. What are there names?
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At 22nd May 2009, Jeremy wrote:What is the name of the law firm engaged to defend a growing number of MPs who are likely to be charged with fraud and corruption?
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At 22nd May 2009, Mjfrblog wrote:What is the name of the MP who is blameless in the expenses scandal?
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At 22nd May 2009, NitramNella wrote:What is slowly appearing on my head, what is in my pocket and what happens if you look through the keyhole at the House Of Lords?
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At 22nd May 2009, Izzitme49 wrote:What colour combinations are Members of Parliament advised to wear to avoid detection by angry constituents?
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At 22nd May 2009, littleDickie wrote:Which are the colours NOT representative of Mini's and Coopers...?
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At 22nd May 2009, Izzitme49 wrote:What colour combinations were suggested for the new overalls to avoid causing embarresment to ASBO holders on community service?
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At 22nd May 2009, Dave wrote:How would you describe a camouflaged rhinoceros?
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At 22nd May 2009, gazr26 wrote:What three new flavours will manufacturer Walkers announce later this week?
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At 22nd May 2009, BassPop wrote:Which firm of solicitors advise Joanna Lumley?
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At 22nd May 2009, gavingreene wrote:What are the only three colours in the new Terminator film?
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At 22nd May 2009, ECLondon wrote:What were the other proposed colours for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Magazine before they went for "Sunset Yellow"?
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At 22nd May 2009, Izzitme49 wrote:Phil Woolas turns which colours at the sound of Ayo Gorkhali?
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At 22nd May 2009, Jeremy wrote:The government's car scrappage scheme ran into problems earlier this week when it became clear that new models would only be available in which three colours?
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At 22nd May 2009, Toon-Monkey wrote:What names is Peter Jackson considering giving "the dog" in his new remake of 'The Dambusters'?
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At 22nd May 2009, HarveyReid wrote:What colours did Gordon Brown's face *not* turn during the expenses revalations in the Telegraph?
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At 22nd May 2009, KentishDon wrote:With Britain now bankrupt, what are the proposed medal colours for the 2012 Olympics ?
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At 22nd May 2009, angelwelshconnection wrote:the names of the ducks for the duck island
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At 22nd May 2009, ghelflingqueen wrote:What colour was the sea-water tested at some of our less desirable beaches?
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At 22nd May 2009, shauncrowther wrote:Now that MP's expenses are (finally) being reformed they will only be allowed to purchase clothes in which three colours???
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At 22nd May 2009, Jeremy wrote:i'd say a gherkin peak (anag)
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At 22nd May 2009, bettybuchan wrote:What colours has Madonna NOT had her hair dyed?
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At 22nd May 2009, webbod wrote:How do traffic lights appear to colour-blind men ?
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At 22nd May 2009, PapaGman wrote:What colours has Sir Alex Ferguson banned from opposition teams as they are "hard to see"?
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At 22nd May 2009, Jack Moxley wrote:What are the ensuing colours of an MP's trousers when the telegraph calls them up regarding expenses.
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At 22nd May 2009, Spirit_of_Iona wrote:MP's advised to wear camouflage as grouse season approches
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At 22nd May 2009, Stephen wrote:What colour was Michael Martin's underwear whilst addressing the Commons?
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At 22nd May 2009, Jim Hewitt wrote:In keeping with the theme of sustainability for the London 2012 Olympics, what are new new colors of Olympic medals?
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At 22nd May 2009, Candace9839 wrote:A power wardrobe malfunction?
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At 22nd May 2009, Stephen wrote:What colours did did Michaelangelo omit from using in the Sistine Chapel?
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At 22nd May 2009, Rob Holman wrote:The reason so many British beaches have failed to reach desired cleaniliness standards is because inspectors were shocked to find them in which three colours?
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At 22nd May 2009, halensmith01 wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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At 22nd May 2009, Stephen wrote:What colours does Gok Wan expect to be big this Summer.....?
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At 22nd May 2009, Spirit_of_Iona wrote:As economic forecasts worsen Bank of England reveals colour of New £1000 Banknote
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At 22nd May 2009, Rob Holman wrote:As Norman Tebbitt ages, his skin progressively changes. How will it look in five years?
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At 22nd May 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Osama decides to brighten up the cave?
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At 22nd May 2009, Jeremy wrote:In a surprise revelation, it transpires that Gordon Brown was orginally born Gordon MacHinery, thinking that this would lead to mechanical type jokes, he changed his surname to Brown shortly before entering parliament. What other surnames had he considered?
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At 22nd May 2009, Jaye3173 wrote:Which three colours did Gordon Brown turn as he gave his latest You Tube presentation...
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At 22nd May 2009, Phil the Pill wrote:What is the colour of MP's underwear who did not claim for a new washing machine on their expenses?
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At 22nd May 2009, John_Sevenoaks wrote:There was a young lass called Joanna
Who had an affair with a Gurkha
The results of their sins
Were triplets, not twins
What colours?
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At 22nd May 2009, James_Morgan wrote:What are the colours of a standard Ghurka uniform?
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At 22nd May 2009, sarah1008 wrote:What was the colour scheme for the interior of the floating duck house?
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At 22nd May 2009, missingbigtoe wrote:What are the colours of the Gurkha's uniform?
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At 22nd May 2009, Candace9839 wrote:What to wear to a picnic at Dick Cheney's?
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At 22nd May 2009, Lil-Lyn wrote:New range of fake tanning colours revealed
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At 22nd May 2009, Martin Herbert wrote:When is a fish like a woolley mammoth?
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At 22nd May 2009, bongo wrote:And the weather outlook for the rest of this summer will be?
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At 22nd May 2009, Intheboredroom wrote:What are the best three coulours in which to own your Three Wolf Moon T-shirt?
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At 22nd May 2009, annette_kurtin wrote:What Baleful colours does a Christian wear for Salvation?
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At 22nd May 2009, eamacnaghten wrote:Out of the 1200 standard colour house paints, which were the only ones NOT claimed by MPs ...
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At 22nd May 2009, Candace9839 wrote:Redecorating the dungeon, dear?
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At 22nd May 2009, twinklebadgergirl wrote:What will Jamie and Jools Oliver's expected babies be called?
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At 22nd May 2009, adampsb wrote:The colour of Gordon Browns underpants when David Cameron got him to admit he was bottling calling an election because the Conservatives would win it
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