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gaz farrimond
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
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JKDrummerDude
Excellent Contributer
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
 Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:24:53
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| I got the same score. Shocking |
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rollingthunder
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1842 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:29:17
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11 out of 20 for me.
Most of my answers were stabs in the dark.
When do you guys need to leave the country? |
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Grahame B
Advanced Contributer
Saint Helena
14874 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:33:10
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eight. and that's only because it's a multiple choice and random guesses.
My response to most of the questions was I don't know ( or care ).
Perhaps its a clever bit of reverse psycology. The more you get right -the less chance there is of you being an ordinary citizen.
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"You won't get a refund from me no matter how hard you try."
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Tattoodevil
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
3865 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:36:25
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7/20. I'll start packing.....  |
Mapex drums & Sabian cymbals :-) |
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Captain Bubble
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
14790 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:38:37
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| I got 12 out of 20, but about half of them were lucky guesses. I will call the Home Office immediately and have myself deported. |
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www.330studios.co.uk/marcus |
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stakka
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
2592 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:38:50
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Bloody thickos....
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then again I only got 9 as well ! |
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jamoca
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
12511 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:45:34
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18/20, having said that I took the Life in the UK test less than 12 months ago, requiring a huge amount of revision using the official books the answers to these questions are hidden in.
It is probably the most ridiculous and pointless test I've ever done. |
Edible Goody Consumption Officer and Parallel Parking Specialist of the forum's Sonor Delite appreciation society
Personal roistering assistant to Mr Bob Dobalina and (nearly) undisputed Curry King |
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simonthackeray
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1406 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:46:16
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I'm staying :)
15/20 !
Going to run for parliament now. |
Happy to be a thorn in the Side of My Primary Care Trust any day.
www.thackeraydental.co.uk follow me on twitter 'thackeraydental' |
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dwpaddy
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Ireland
22576 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:50:39
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12
And I'm not a citizen of this country.
Make me PM now! |
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Tattoodevil
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
3865 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:51:32
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| After everything the current PM has done, you get my vote! |
Mapex drums & Sabian cymbals :-) |
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averagewaistdude
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
7376 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:55:14
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In order to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe
"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened."
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Sharklaar
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1884 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:59:24
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8/20. Shocking score but yet you can't be expected to know most of the answers without specific revision.
Still, I'll get my coat. |
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Captain Bubble
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
14790 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:13:38
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| I know a fellow who was born and bred in USA but moved to UK primarily for our good ales and less conformist ways. A few years after becoming a British citizen he was a candidate to become a local MP. He was asked by the local rag why British people should vote for a foreigner to be their MP. He replied that he WAS now British, and furthermore that he was the only candidate who had actually CHOSEN to be British! |
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www.330studios.co.uk/marcus |
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StormBlast
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1508 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:18:56
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drummerNick
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
859 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:22:01
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| 5!!! I think I had better go home |
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mully
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
23933 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:31:05
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I'll give it a shot...
I got 11 out of 20 but the answers to some of the questions are just plain wrong.
Stephen
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Spart
Advanced Contributer
653 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:38:55
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Good afternoon,
14 for me, 15 for spouse.
I might actually point out that we do not live in the UK. Not looking to immigrate either, lucky you...
Spart |
Scouring the known universe for... A 14x14 Premier floor in Silver Star. |
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rickmelman
Excellent Contributer
Germany
150 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:49:04
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14/20 - I left already!!!
Question 16 interests me however since I actually designed the template for publication of the "speakers Notes" (about 12 yrs ago now, so not too sure if it is still used...). I understood that it was the official record of the days proceedings.... ya live and learn dont ya.
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sludge
Advanced Contributer
806 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 15:03:29
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15 but many of those questions are absolutely irrelevant. They have no significance to everyday life or if you are a good citizen, although i am obviously a lot better than you lot  on paper at least, bloody Communists.
Feck knows who decided those questions were a good judge of being a citizen but they are plainly tossers
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Hugs
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1276 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 15:19:16
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Originally posted by sludge
15 but many of those questions are absolutely irrelevant. They have no significance to everyday life or if you are a good citizen, although i am obviously a lot better than you lot on paper at least, bloody Communists.
Feck knows who decided those questions were a good judge of being a citizen but they are plainly tossers
Yours
An excellent UK citizen
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irish_steve
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
2875 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 16:02:41
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rollingthunder
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1842 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 16:21:29
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How would an Immigrant know the question about the school uniforms? I knew the answer because I bought 3 a year for years.
More importantly, WHY would an Immigrant need to know?
No doubt Theresa May is behind it.
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Dezzie
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
3458 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 16:44:08
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Passport (check)
Currency (Czech)
Red Spotted 'anky (check)
Taxi! |
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docadiddle
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
1507 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 16:59:07
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By a system of educated guesses, 18!!
I hereby declare myself to be PM and shall be accepting worthwhile bribes looking around for decent chaps to form the cabinet.
Jamoca equalled my score but he'd revised so I claim top spot; how does Foreign Secretary grab ya, Josh? Thackeray got a fair total so you can do Health if you want, Simon, and Stormblast for Chancellor as he obviously doesn't have a feckin' clue!
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Simon D
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
3912 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 17:04:57
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P_Royale
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
611 Posts |
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Brigham
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
7854 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 18:35:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Captain Bubble
I got 12 out of 20, but about half of them were lucky guesses. I will call the Home Office immediately and have myself deported.
Me to! Although my guesses were wrong! |
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Yard
Advanced Contributer
Uzbekistan
5264 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 19:09:43
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8/20 for me but I am staying here regardless of knowing sod all about the UK as the more you know the more depressing it becomes!
Ignorance is bliss until I find a place in Italy once drum machines take over the music scene. |
Shut it and whack the poxy things!
www.vintagedrumyard.co.uk
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capt.wierd
Advanced Contributer
USA
7372 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 20:04:23
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| Uhhhhh, 13 OUT OF 20, can I stay if I ever get there? |
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Rhythm and Blooze
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United Kingdom
4671 Posts |
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Th0mas25
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
8373 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 21:34:11
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I got 10/20. Oh no, send him back!!!
But I really don't see the point in a test such as this. OK, the speed limit, prescriptions, job application and maybe even the halloween questions at least touch on something useful for anyone coming into the country... but the rest is largely irrelevant unless you have a specific interest in say politics or history.
A much more useful questionnaire would focus more on important issues, such as jobs, finances, health, education, and the law. These are real-life day-to-day things that are essential to know but do vary in different countries. Seriously who gives a toss about a Hansard or quango and how is it ever going to help anyone? |
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WendyB
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United Kingdom
5687 Posts |
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Henry Piper
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
327 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 09:25:14
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15 out of 20 for me. when I take over the country I will have it "dumbed down" so more of you pass. !!!! |
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Yard
Advanced Contributer
Uzbekistan
5264 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 09:40:41
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| The next generation cannot read thus saving you the bother! |
Shut it and whack the poxy things!
www.vintagedrumyard.co.uk
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Captain Bubble
Advanced Contributer
United Kingdom
14790 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2012 : 11:31:23
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The only questions which have any real day-to-day relevance in UK are the one about speed limit on single carriageway roads, and how to discourage children from playing tricks on you on Hallowe'en.
The Hallowe'en question is still an odd inclusion to use as a measure of "Britishness" because Trick or Treating is an American custom which only made its way to UK within the last 30-40 years! |
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