FabSwingers.com forum: Online quiz for you all Friday night or Saturday night

By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Hey folks,

I had briefly broached this topic before but there wasn't much feedback at the time so thought I would ask again.

I'm sure, like myself, a lot of you are maybe finding the isolation of lockdown, and lack of socialising, grinding you down

So on that note would any of you be interested in doing an online quiz either tomorrow evening or Saturday evening?

I would be hosting the quiz using Ahaslides.com

For those you who aren't familiar with Ahaslides you can look it up on Google or YouTube.

I would be looking to start it sometime between 8 and 9 and it would take roughly an hour or an hour and a half to complete.

I already have a number of quizzes ready to go that I have used for quiz nights with friends outside of Fab.

What I will do is put up details for a Zoom meeting on Friday or Saturday evening. For those of you who wish to remain anonymous you can log into the Zoom meeting and keep your camera and mic off.

Please note that this Zoom meeting will be solely for the purpose of conducting the quiz in a social manner.

Anybody who acts inappropriately or starts misbehaving, or behaving in a disrespectful manner, shall be immediately booted from the meeting.

I shall then post a link for the quiz in the chat on Zoom.

For those of you who don't wish to use Zoom at all I shall also post the quiz link here on the forums but it just means you won't be able to communicate with me during the quiz.

Once you click on the link it will take you to a screen asking you to input your nickname for the quiz.

Once everybody is ready I shall then start the quiz.

There are eighty questions which will appear in turn on your screen.

For each question you have 15 seconds to answer and there will be four possible answers.

Pick whichever of the four answers you think is correct and then click submit.

If you get a question wrong then you get 0 points for that question.

If you answer correctly then the faster you answered the question the more points you get.

Each correct answer is worth a maximum of 100 points and a minimum of 50 points (depending how quickly you answer).

Beware though as sometimes it's better to take an extra second or two to consider your answer before submitting.

Lower points for a correct answer is better than 0 points for a hasty wrong answer.

All the points will be totalled as the quiz goes on and a leaderboard will show the current leader at the end of each round and then the overall winner at the end of the quiz.

The topics for the quiz rounds are:

Art & Literature

General Knowledge

Geography

History

Music

Politics

Science

Sports

TV & Movies

I know some of you may feel somewhat dubious about trying this out but all I'm suggesting is that you give it one try.

If you don't like it or it's not for you then that's fair enough and you don't have to do another one.

I have a feeling though that some of you will quite enjoy it as my non-Fab friends and I have done. We've found that it helps us have some form of social interaction during lockdown.

If it goes well then we can make it a regular thing and fine-tune it as we go along.

Give me.your thoughts and if interested let me know whether tomorrow or Saturday suits you better.

If any of you have any questions about it then fire away.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Op that sounds very interesting and fair play to you for the amount of effort you're putting in

Will it work on a phone

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Op that sounds very interesting and fair play to you for the amount of effort you're putting in

Will it work on a phone "

Hi, yes. It will work on any Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop/Desktop

You just have to tap on your chosen answer and then tap submit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oooh could be a giggle. I might give it a go if I am free. Already quizzing friday and maybe Saturday but will keep eye on this thread and hopefully make it.

I found quizzes helpful. Used to go to pub quizzes 2 nights a week and all done online now and great way to see everyone and stuff.

Hope goes well

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Oooh could be a giggle. I might give it a go if I am free. Already quizzing friday and maybe Saturday but will keep eye on this thread and hopefully make it.

I found quizzes helpful. Used to go to pub quizzes 2 nights a week and all done online now and great way to see everyone and stuff.

Hope goes well

I'll see what the general consensus is for tomorrow or Saturday.

Yes, exactly, my friends and I have found quizzing each week a great way of staying in touch during the lockdown periods.

We usually do it every Tuesday and it is great craic and banter.

It also breaks up the monotony of the week for us.

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over a year ago

"Oooh could be a giggle. I might give it a go if I am free. Already quizzing friday and maybe Saturday but will keep eye on this thread and hopefully make it.

I found quizzes helpful. Used to go to pub quizzes 2 nights a week and all done online now and great way to see everyone and stuff.

Hope goes well

I'll see what the general consensus is for tomorrow or Saturday.

Yes, exactly, my friends and I have found quizzing each week a great way of staying in touch during the lockdown periods.

We usually do it every Tuesday and it is great craic and banter.

It also breaks up the monotony of the week for us."

I'm doing 5 a week at the moment

brain hurts a bit but love me a good quiz

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Oooh could be a giggle. I might give it a go if I am free. Already quizzing friday and maybe Saturday but will keep eye on this thread and hopefully make it.

I found quizzes helpful. Used to go to pub quizzes 2 nights a week and all done online now and great way to see everyone and stuff.

Hope goes well

I'll see what the general consensus is for tomorrow or Saturday.

Yes, exactly, my friends and I have found quizzing each week a great way of staying in touch during the lockdown periods.

We usually do it every Tuesday and it is great craic and banter.

It also breaks up the monotony of the week for us.

I'm doing 5 a week at the moment

brain hurts a bit but love me a good quiz"

They're really fun though admittedly I'm not great at them. I'm usually sort of average but I find I learn new stuff with every quiz. It's a fun way of learning.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in. Let me know which date suits and would be a laugh. Just finished a schools pta quiz tonight, participating....

Post up the details. I’ll chalk it up in my busy social diary.

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"I’m in. Let me know which date suits and would be a laugh. Just finished a schools pta quiz tonight, participating....

Post up the details. I’ll chalk it up in my busy social diary. "

Will post further details once I know more. People need to let me know though which day suits better, Friday or Saturday.

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

I think I shall do a trial run this evening?

Which of you are interested and available around 8pm?

I might also repeat the same quiz tomorrow for those whom can't make it tonight and then we can see which night has the better turnout.

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

I think I shall do a trial run this evening?

Which of you are interested and available around 8pm?

I might also repeat the same quiz tomorrow for those whom can't make it tonight and then we can see which night has the better turnout.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

I'll try it from home if you post it here

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"I'll try it from home if you post it here "

Yep no worries. I'll make sure to post a link on here too.

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

nearby

We do love a quiz, il ask Mrs soon!

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"We do love a quiz, il ask Mrs soon!"

Excellent. The more the merrier.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm in for the trial run tonight. I'm working tomorrow night

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"I'm in for the trial run tonight. I'm working tomorrow night"

No worries. Just keep an eye on the forum here for details later.

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

nearby

"We do love a quiz, il ask Mrs soon!

Excellent. The more the merrier."

Tomorrow night doesnt suit us as are quizzing Sat nights already! So it's no prob if you are doing this tomorrow, idea sounds great do,fair play!

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"We do love a quiz, il ask Mrs soon!

Excellent. The more the merrier.

Tomorrow night doesnt suit us as are quizzing Sat nights already! So it's no prob if you are doing this tomorrow, idea sounds great do,fair play!"

Hey, I'll be doing it tonight and might do it tomorrow also for those that can't make it tonight. I'll see how tonight goes first.

If interested in tonight then just keep an eye on this thread for details posted later. Thanks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sweet it's a league night tonight but I'll try and make it for a bit anyway

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

Sounds like great fun if i can persuade the kids to occupy thenselves this evening

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Sweet it's a league night tonight but I'll try and make it for a bit anyway

Do what I do when there is a clash, put the match on in the background, though it does affect concentration on reading questions properly and answering.

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Sounds like great fun if i can persuade the kids to occupy thenselves this evening "

More than welcome. The more the merrier.

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

"Sounds like great fun if i can persuade the kids to occupy thenselves this evening

More than welcome. The more the merrier."

Thanks a mill best get the gin in so lol

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Sounds like great fun if i can persuade the kids to occupy thenselves this evening

More than welcome. The more the merrier.

Thanks a mill best get the gin in so lol "

Spirits are a bit too heavy for me.

I'm more of a Chardonnay guy though I am partial to a bit of Whiskey on occasion.

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

"Sounds like great fun if i can persuade the kids to occupy thenselves this evening

More than welcome. The more the merrier.

Thanks a mill best get the gin in so lol

Spirits are a bit too heavy for me.

I'm more of a Chardonnay guy though I am partial to a bit of Whiskey on occasion."

Saivignon blanc here lol

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

"Sounds like great fun if i can persuade the kids to occupy thenselves this evening

More than welcome. The more the merrier.

Thanks a mill best get the gin in so lol

Spirits are a bit too heavy for me.

I'm more of a Chardonnay guy though I am partial to a bit of Whiskey on occasion.

Saivignon blanc here lol "

I like most white wines but Chardonnay would be my main preference.

I also don't mind Reds but will always choose white over red when both available.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sounds like a plan...never ones to miss a chance to confirm just how stupid we are..

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

I'll post a link and instructions at 8pm and then the quiz will start at 8.30 sharp, giving half an hour for people to join and ask me any questions on the forum. See you all soon.

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

nearby

Great!

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

"I'll post a link and instructions at 8pm and then the quiz will start at 8.30 sharp, giving half an hour for people to join and ask me any questions on the forum. See you all soon."

Deadly hope i can figure it out im a complete technophobe

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Hi folks, sorry for the delay.

To join the quiz please copy and paste this link

https://ahaslides.com/THEFABQUIZ

Or type www.ahaslides.com/THEFABQUIZ into your address bar.

Just enter your quiz name and choose an avatar.

You will see the words question 1 of 82 appear on your screen.

Just wait and the quiz will start around half past 8 or so when I start it.

I'm also on Zoom for those of you who want to come on so that I can assist you.

The Zoom meeting ID is 840 8636 2600

Meeting passcode: 617524.

Please behave if coming on Zoom. Anybody who acts inappropiately shall be booted

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

nearby

Thanks a million Justin for running a brilliant quiz, really enjoyed that from the 1st question to the last!! Great craic! Looking forward to next week already!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah it was great fun!! I learnt a lot lol

sorry i couldnt join ye on zoom too.

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

Thanks justin that was sooooooo much fun

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

"Thanks a million Justin for running a brilliant quiz, really enjoyed that from the 1st question to the last!! Great craic! Looking forward to next week already!!"

Well done guys worthy winners

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

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"Thanks a million Justin for running a brilliant quiz, really enjoyed that from the 1st question to the last!! Great craic! Looking forward to next week already!!

Well done guys worthy winners

was so close!!!!!

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By *phrodite72Woman
over a year ago

dublin/galway

"Thanks a million Justin for running a brilliant quiz, really enjoyed that from the 1st question to the last!! Great craic! Looking forward to next week already!!

Well done guys worthy winners

was so close!!!!! "

Yaaaa such good fun

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

nearby

"Yeah it was great fun!! I learnt a lot lol

sorry i couldnt join ye on zoom too.

Next time!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It was good fun - thanks OP

Well done curious duo!’

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
over a year ago

nearby

"It was good fun - thanks OP

Well done curious duo!’"

Thanks!!

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By *ustin-Sider OP Man
over a year ago

Belfast

Thanks for taking part folks.

Went better than I expected and was good craic.

Congrats to the winners CuriousDuo and well done to the VERY close runner up Aphrodite. You were both neck in neck all the way which kept it interesting right til the end.

Will sort another quiz sometime soonish. Keep an eye out on the forum here and hopefully see you all again soon.

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