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Does anyone think it might be "quite interesting" to put a list of the topics covered in each episode with an link the approropritate Wikipedia article. I'm thinking of subjects like Douglas "wrong way" Corrigan, Mike the Headless Chicken etc.. Jooler
I removed the link to the DVD QI game on Amazon.co.uk. This link can be taken as advertising as it contributes nothing of substance to the article nor is it listed as a reference. The link is included below if it is judged to have been appropriate for this article and needs to be reinserted.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BHZ1FG/qid=1130442443/
Where are these criticisms from? They read like they are simply the opinion of an editor. If you actually have a read through of these, they pretty much comprise of the point of the show. -- SnakeSeries 23:03, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
I put in the reference to the moons as a highlight of the show. I don't remember putting it under a "Criticisms" heading - this was done later. They aren't criticisms - I'd suggest renaming this "highlights" or linking to the QI website directly. -- Ritchie333 20:19, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
The section on the QI building needs editing as, alas, it is no longer run by QI. It is now the Corner Club. I walk past it every day! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.147.228.209 ( talk) 19:01, 27 August 2008 (UTC) I too live near the building and have updated the section according to my knowledge of the new bar, which includes visiting it before and after the change in management. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.194.174.200 ( talk) 21:24, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
I've added a reference section, linking the major quotes of the show to the episodes in the list. Although the entry for episode 7 of series 2 is incomplete, Dara Ó Briain has only appeared in two episodes so far, one where he gave the triple point of water, and the other were he was corrected. ISD 12:46, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
QI's website has the theme tune (and other media) at the bottom of this page - they suggest that "...you can download, link to, or put whole onto your own website or favourite forum." I'm not sure on wikipedia's policy on media content, but it's avaliable for inclusion if wanted / needed. -- H2g2bob 19:58, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
Yes, include it Minglex
I've updated the Stephen Fry picture to something a little more flattering (and slightly more current). :) Minervamoon 00:55, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
Just so there's no confusion about why some people are listed in the article, whereas others are not, here's a breakdown of how many episodes (out of 49, including the as-yet unaired episodes of series 4) each "frequent" guest is in:
Frequent Participants
Not-so-frequent Participants
Minervamoon 18:16, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Why wasn't Alan on the last episode (24/11/06 on BBC4) of QI? His seat left empty. 194.145.135.69 19:56, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
What about some info on the scoring system? I'm not sure what it is but i think its one point for a right answer and -10 for a wrong one. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Jake95 ( talk • contribs) 20:20, 11 December 2006 (UTC).
In the introduction it says that points are given for interesting answers 'regardless whether they are right'. Surely this is wrong? In the most recent series they never do this. — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
86.42.85.232 (
talk)
21:21, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
"The first three buzzers were the electronic voice of a supermarket checkout ("Cashier number 1/2/3 please"); Davies' was someone announcing a train being delayed. However, Davies had the electronic voice ("Cashier number 4 please") in another episode."
I've never been to a supermarket where they've told me which 'cashier' to go to? I thought this was a Post Office reference? -- Mister Macbeth 19:32, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
I think this article needs a clean up. For example, most articles do not have a list of trivia. Also, the extra tasks could be moved into the episode lists, each task referenced with its own episode. ISD 18:06, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
I'm fairly new to wiki so please accept my apologies if I'm not following convention...
There will be two new books released this Autumn (The Book of Animal Ignorance and The QI Annual 2008). Would it be appropriate to merge the QI culture section that refers to the books and the section from the General Ignorance article about the books into a single article? Grizzlyqi 14:59, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
It could be a good idea to instead have an article about QI culture, and a seperate General Ignorance article. ISD 20:18, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
I was think of giving this article a Peer review review to see how it can be improved. What does everyone else think? ISD 08:44, 16 June 2007 (UTC)
Seeing as no-one had objected, I've decided to put the article up for a peer review to see how it can be inproved. ISD 15:05, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
Should there be a new list article of guests in order of the number of appearences on QI? Or will it just be list overkill?
I think that might be going too far. ISD 08:02, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
I cleaned up a little redundant wording, but looks good overall. Congrats and thank you to everyone who worked on this article. shoy 20:06, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
A couple of links in the External Links have been repeatedly removed and replaced in this article. One of those being qi transcripts dot com and the other QI Talk. IMO, after reading the WP:EL both of these websites should be included. The former (which has been removed) should be included because of reason 3: "Sites that contain neutral and accurate material that cannot be integrated into the Wikipedia article due to... amount of detail (such as professional athlete statistics, movie or television credits, interview transcripts, or online textbooks)". Although the second link has been removed on several occasions because it is a blog it is officially recognised by the QI production staff and is therefore considered a "recognized authority". Grizzlyqi 18:05, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
This reference in the quote from Stephen Fry is an allusion to a line from Keats' On First Looking into Chapman's Homer: I've linked this to the appropriate Darien, in Panama. -- The Anome 12:02, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
Is there a reason for all the images being aligned to the right..? It surely looks much better aesthetically to have them (well-spaced) on both sides. ntnon ( talk) 19:55, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
I have noted that there is a significantly large article about the same topic in the Dutch wiki. Should there be an link between the two? I wouldn't be sure how to do one if there should be. Grizzlyqi ( talk) 23:07, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
I added a line saying when the new series is expected to be aired from a reliable source, (www.qi.com), and it has been removed. Why? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.141.89.160 ( talk) 17:37, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
The team behind QI are planning a daytime version with members of the public as contestants, with the working title The QI Test. I expect there's an announcement somewhere on QI.com, or there will be in the very near future, but anyway there's the bald fact and you heard it here first. On the talk page. Not the article. Aren't you glad you read the talk pages? -- 212.139.80.192 ( talk) 21:55, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
I remember reading in interview with Alan a few years ago stating he is sometimes told the answers beforehand so he can come up with humours anecdotes for the show. Has anyone else heard about this? -- 82.42.150.196 ( talk) 23:52, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
(I know this is an old topic, but5 think I could clear this up) In the extras on tyhe series 1 DVD, it is stated that each contestant is provided with a researcher and a list of topics. It is also stated that Davis never uses these resources. Hope I was of some small assistance. Tory88 ( talk) 20:33, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
I have created a new section for the Dutch version of QI in anticipation of this section becoming much larger once the series has started. Reliable sources in English and more information about the Dutch version would be very useful. I expect the Dutch version may warrant its own article if it is successful.
Also, since it is now more than two years since the QI Building was sold, I have reduced this section to a brief note. Any objections to this? Grizzlyqi ( talk) 23:29, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
I see from the BBC's online listings [3] that the Saturday BBC2 repeat of the BBC1 Friday episode is 40 minutes long, ie 10 minutes have been added. I'm guessing that this is a longer cut (or perhaps contains other out-takes?) but is it worth mentioning in the article or the series listing page for 'F'? I would assume that the 40 minute extended repeat will be a regular feature of Series 'F'
The Wikipedia visitor is asked to read
With the exception of the alliterative assonant poetry of "Eddie Izzard, with a sillier buzzer" this is like off-night Monty Python. Could it be made more fatuous?-- Wetman ( talk) 15:16, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
This is just to alert editors of this article that I have nominated the List of QI episodes for featured list status. If you wish to share your views, visit the list of featured list candidates. ISD ( talk) 08:48, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
How would people feel about a WikiProject covering QI related topics? Would anyone be interested in taking part in such a project? ISD ( talk) 14:48, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
"The music for the unbroadcast pilot was planned to be "Wonderful World" by Herman's Hermits. However, the producers were forbidden the use of the song and the DVD edition of the pilot features Goodall's composition" - oh come on, "forbidden" sounds as if the license holders had some kind of personal hatred of the producers and told them that if they dared to use the song, there would be a pox on all their houses. I imagine what actually happened was that the programme makers couldn't get clearance to use it (or, more likely, it would have taken too big a chunk out of the show's budget) so they decided to go for a cheaper option Dom Kaos ( talk) 19:56, 17 June 2009 (UTC)
There are actually more than 15,000 registered users on the forums. Sadly, a considerable number are spambots. My best estimate is that there are 11,000 valid users (it's not possible to actually tell from the admin board) - I corrected the article to show this, but see it's been revised to 13,500. I am a moderator on the forum and I think the 11,000 is closer to reality. Guinevere50 ( talk) 23:15, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
One of the teams on tonight's show features three members: Sandi Toksvig, John Hodgman and Sean Lock. Is this the first time there have been three people on a QI team? Is is worth mentioning in the article? Cordless Larry ( talk) 21:38, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Can we start archiving this? It's rather long! Greggydude ( talk) 19:57, 8 June 2010 (UTC)
Unfortunatly, I'm not capable. (It was more of a plea!) Greggydude ( talk) 11:16, 9 June 2010 (UTC)
![]() | This page is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
![]() | This page is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Does anyone think it might be "quite interesting" to put a list of the topics covered in each episode with an link the approropritate Wikipedia article. I'm thinking of subjects like Douglas "wrong way" Corrigan, Mike the Headless Chicken etc.. Jooler
I removed the link to the DVD QI game on Amazon.co.uk. This link can be taken as advertising as it contributes nothing of substance to the article nor is it listed as a reference. The link is included below if it is judged to have been appropriate for this article and needs to be reinserted.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BHZ1FG/qid=1130442443/
Where are these criticisms from? They read like they are simply the opinion of an editor. If you actually have a read through of these, they pretty much comprise of the point of the show. -- SnakeSeries 23:03, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
I put in the reference to the moons as a highlight of the show. I don't remember putting it under a "Criticisms" heading - this was done later. They aren't criticisms - I'd suggest renaming this "highlights" or linking to the QI website directly. -- Ritchie333 20:19, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
The section on the QI building needs editing as, alas, it is no longer run by QI. It is now the Corner Club. I walk past it every day! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.147.228.209 ( talk) 19:01, 27 August 2008 (UTC) I too live near the building and have updated the section according to my knowledge of the new bar, which includes visiting it before and after the change in management. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.194.174.200 ( talk) 21:24, 1 September 2008 (UTC)
I've added a reference section, linking the major quotes of the show to the episodes in the list. Although the entry for episode 7 of series 2 is incomplete, Dara Ó Briain has only appeared in two episodes so far, one where he gave the triple point of water, and the other were he was corrected. ISD 12:46, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
QI's website has the theme tune (and other media) at the bottom of this page - they suggest that "...you can download, link to, or put whole onto your own website or favourite forum." I'm not sure on wikipedia's policy on media content, but it's avaliable for inclusion if wanted / needed. -- H2g2bob 19:58, 13 May 2006 (UTC)
Yes, include it Minglex
I've updated the Stephen Fry picture to something a little more flattering (and slightly more current). :) Minervamoon 00:55, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
Just so there's no confusion about why some people are listed in the article, whereas others are not, here's a breakdown of how many episodes (out of 49, including the as-yet unaired episodes of series 4) each "frequent" guest is in:
Frequent Participants
Not-so-frequent Participants
Minervamoon 18:16, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
Why wasn't Alan on the last episode (24/11/06 on BBC4) of QI? His seat left empty. 194.145.135.69 19:56, 25 November 2006 (UTC)
What about some info on the scoring system? I'm not sure what it is but i think its one point for a right answer and -10 for a wrong one. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Jake95 ( talk • contribs) 20:20, 11 December 2006 (UTC).
In the introduction it says that points are given for interesting answers 'regardless whether they are right'. Surely this is wrong? In the most recent series they never do this. — Preceding
unsigned comment added by
86.42.85.232 (
talk)
21:21, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
"The first three buzzers were the electronic voice of a supermarket checkout ("Cashier number 1/2/3 please"); Davies' was someone announcing a train being delayed. However, Davies had the electronic voice ("Cashier number 4 please") in another episode."
I've never been to a supermarket where they've told me which 'cashier' to go to? I thought this was a Post Office reference? -- Mister Macbeth 19:32, 18 December 2006 (UTC)
I think this article needs a clean up. For example, most articles do not have a list of trivia. Also, the extra tasks could be moved into the episode lists, each task referenced with its own episode. ISD 18:06, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
I'm fairly new to wiki so please accept my apologies if I'm not following convention...
There will be two new books released this Autumn (The Book of Animal Ignorance and The QI Annual 2008). Would it be appropriate to merge the QI culture section that refers to the books and the section from the General Ignorance article about the books into a single article? Grizzlyqi 14:59, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
It could be a good idea to instead have an article about QI culture, and a seperate General Ignorance article. ISD 20:18, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
I was think of giving this article a Peer review review to see how it can be improved. What does everyone else think? ISD 08:44, 16 June 2007 (UTC)
Seeing as no-one had objected, I've decided to put the article up for a peer review to see how it can be inproved. ISD 15:05, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
Should there be a new list article of guests in order of the number of appearences on QI? Or will it just be list overkill?
I think that might be going too far. ISD 08:02, 3 July 2007 (UTC)
I cleaned up a little redundant wording, but looks good overall. Congrats and thank you to everyone who worked on this article. shoy 20:06, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
A couple of links in the External Links have been repeatedly removed and replaced in this article. One of those being qi transcripts dot com and the other QI Talk. IMO, after reading the WP:EL both of these websites should be included. The former (which has been removed) should be included because of reason 3: "Sites that contain neutral and accurate material that cannot be integrated into the Wikipedia article due to... amount of detail (such as professional athlete statistics, movie or television credits, interview transcripts, or online textbooks)". Although the second link has been removed on several occasions because it is a blog it is officially recognised by the QI production staff and is therefore considered a "recognized authority". Grizzlyqi 18:05, 2 August 2007 (UTC)
This reference in the quote from Stephen Fry is an allusion to a line from Keats' On First Looking into Chapman's Homer: I've linked this to the appropriate Darien, in Panama. -- The Anome 12:02, 15 November 2007 (UTC)
Is there a reason for all the images being aligned to the right..? It surely looks much better aesthetically to have them (well-spaced) on both sides. ntnon ( talk) 19:55, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
I have noted that there is a significantly large article about the same topic in the Dutch wiki. Should there be an link between the two? I wouldn't be sure how to do one if there should be. Grizzlyqi ( talk) 23:07, 2 April 2008 (UTC)
I added a line saying when the new series is expected to be aired from a reliable source, (www.qi.com), and it has been removed. Why? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.141.89.160 ( talk) 17:37, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
The team behind QI are planning a daytime version with members of the public as contestants, with the working title The QI Test. I expect there's an announcement somewhere on QI.com, or there will be in the very near future, but anyway there's the bald fact and you heard it here first. On the talk page. Not the article. Aren't you glad you read the talk pages? -- 212.139.80.192 ( talk) 21:55, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
I remember reading in interview with Alan a few years ago stating he is sometimes told the answers beforehand so he can come up with humours anecdotes for the show. Has anyone else heard about this? -- 82.42.150.196 ( talk) 23:52, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
(I know this is an old topic, but5 think I could clear this up) In the extras on tyhe series 1 DVD, it is stated that each contestant is provided with a researcher and a list of topics. It is also stated that Davis never uses these resources. Hope I was of some small assistance. Tory88 ( talk) 20:33, 10 February 2010 (UTC)
I have created a new section for the Dutch version of QI in anticipation of this section becoming much larger once the series has started. Reliable sources in English and more information about the Dutch version would be very useful. I expect the Dutch version may warrant its own article if it is successful.
Also, since it is now more than two years since the QI Building was sold, I have reduced this section to a brief note. Any objections to this? Grizzlyqi ( talk) 23:29, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
I see from the BBC's online listings [3] that the Saturday BBC2 repeat of the BBC1 Friday episode is 40 minutes long, ie 10 minutes have been added. I'm guessing that this is a longer cut (or perhaps contains other out-takes?) but is it worth mentioning in the article or the series listing page for 'F'? I would assume that the 40 minute extended repeat will be a regular feature of Series 'F'
The Wikipedia visitor is asked to read
With the exception of the alliterative assonant poetry of "Eddie Izzard, with a sillier buzzer" this is like off-night Monty Python. Could it be made more fatuous?-- Wetman ( talk) 15:16, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
This is just to alert editors of this article that I have nominated the List of QI episodes for featured list status. If you wish to share your views, visit the list of featured list candidates. ISD ( talk) 08:48, 21 March 2009 (UTC)
How would people feel about a WikiProject covering QI related topics? Would anyone be interested in taking part in such a project? ISD ( talk) 14:48, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
"The music for the unbroadcast pilot was planned to be "Wonderful World" by Herman's Hermits. However, the producers were forbidden the use of the song and the DVD edition of the pilot features Goodall's composition" - oh come on, "forbidden" sounds as if the license holders had some kind of personal hatred of the producers and told them that if they dared to use the song, there would be a pox on all their houses. I imagine what actually happened was that the programme makers couldn't get clearance to use it (or, more likely, it would have taken too big a chunk out of the show's budget) so they decided to go for a cheaper option Dom Kaos ( talk) 19:56, 17 June 2009 (UTC)
There are actually more than 15,000 registered users on the forums. Sadly, a considerable number are spambots. My best estimate is that there are 11,000 valid users (it's not possible to actually tell from the admin board) - I corrected the article to show this, but see it's been revised to 13,500. I am a moderator on the forum and I think the 11,000 is closer to reality. Guinevere50 ( talk) 23:15, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
One of the teams on tonight's show features three members: Sandi Toksvig, John Hodgman and Sean Lock. Is this the first time there have been three people on a QI team? Is is worth mentioning in the article? Cordless Larry ( talk) 21:38, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
Can we start archiving this? It's rather long! Greggydude ( talk) 19:57, 8 June 2010 (UTC)
Unfortunatly, I'm not capable. (It was more of a plea!) Greggydude ( talk) 11:16, 9 June 2010 (UTC)
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