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Who the El is Sid? Trivia Quiz

Many famous people, fictional characters, and things are called Sid. It appears that the shortened version of the name Sidney adds charm and roguishness to the overall persona.

A multiple-choice quiz by jimpimslim1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jimpimslim1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,860

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the famous fictional literary character who had a half brother called Sid? Hint

Billy Bunter

Long John Silver

Tom Brown

Tom Sawyer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which South African-born comedian died after suffering a heart attack at the Sunderland Empire Theatre in 1976? Hint

Sid James

Sid Fleischman

Sid Avery

Sid Caesar

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sid Owen is best known for appearing in which British soap opera? Hint

Coronation Street

East Enders

Emmerdale

River City

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which infamous Sid was born John Simon Ritchie? Hint

Sid Justice

Sid Vicious

Psycho Sid

none of these

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kenneth Williams portrayed which rustic folk singing character? Hint

Wittering Syd Songster

Rambling Syd Rumpo

Crooning Syd Grumbler

Whistling Syd Ditty

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which number has Sid Waddell excitedly shouted out when he has encountered '3 in a bed'? Hint

260

180

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Question 7 of 10

7. The River Sid can be found in which part of the British Isles? Hint

England

Wales

Scotland

Ireland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which fictional Sid would you find sharing a publication with 'The Fat Slags', 'Billy the Fish' and 'Roger Mellie, the Man on the Telly'? Hint

Hissing Sid

Sid the Sexist

Sid the Wooden Ventriloquist Dummy

Young Sid

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which public utility was the British Government selling off in 1986, when they ran an advertising campaign with the slogan 'Tell Sid'? Hint

Electricity

Telephone

Water

Gas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kenny Everett, the British comedian, depicted an abusive punk rocker character called what? Hint

Sid Snot

Sid Slime

Sid Sneer

Sid Scoff

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the famous fictional literary character who had a half brother called Sid?

Answer: Tom Sawyer

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was written by Mark Twain. In the book, Tom has a younger half-brother called Sid who is not as daring as he is. As a result, they do not get on well together.

2. Which South African-born comedian died after suffering a heart attack at the Sunderland Empire Theatre in 1976?

Answer: Sid James

Sid James was best known for his radio and television work with tragic English comedian Tony Hancock. After splitting with Hancock, Sid had a successful film career appearing in nineteen 'Carry On' films. Sid Avery was a Hollywood photographer, Sid Fleischman is an author who wrote 'The Whipping Boy' and Sid Caesar is an American actor, comedian and musician.

3. Sid Owen is best known for appearing in which British soap opera?

Answer: East Enders

Sid plays Ricky Butcher, a mechanic. He has a very troubled love life with both Sam Mitchell and the overbearing Bianca Jackson.

4. Which infamous Sid was born John Simon Ritchie?

Answer: Sid Vicious

All of the other above are names used by American professional wrestler Sid Eudy. However, it was the London punk rocker Sid Vicious who was actually born in 1957 as John Simon Ritchie.

5. Kenneth Williams portrayed which rustic folk singing character?

Answer: Rambling Syd Rumpo

Rambling Syd Rumpo featured in the 1960s BBC radio show 'Round the Horne', hosted by Kenneth Horne. His songs were always suggestive, filled with dubious use of double entendre.

6. Which number has Sid Waddell excitedly shouted out when he has encountered '3 in a bed'?

Answer: 180

Sid Waddell, the darts commentator for Sky Sports, is guaranteed to be heard shouting 180 every time someone achieves the maximum score. 'Three in a bed' refers to when three darts land in the same treble segment of the dart board: 3 x 20 x 3= 180.

7. The River Sid can be found in which part of the British Isles?

Answer: England

The small and steep River Sid in East Devon provides an ideal environment for otters to thrive. Not surprisingly, the town of Sidmouth is situated at the mouth of the river.

8. Which fictional Sid would you find sharing a publication with 'The Fat Slags', 'Billy the Fish' and 'Roger Mellie, the Man on the Telly'?

Answer: Sid the Sexist

Sid the Sexist is just one of a collection of unsavoury cartoon creations who appear in the adult comic 'Viz'. Hissing Sid is a much vilified snake who features on two albums by Captain Beaky and His Band. Sid the wooden ventriloquist dummy was also much maligned when he appeared in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. Young Sid is a rapper from New Zealand who performs with the crew Smashproof.

9. Which public utility was the British Government selling off in 1986, when they ran an advertising campaign with the slogan 'Tell Sid'?

Answer: Gas

The 'Tell Sid' campaign proved so successful that over four million investors applied to buy shares in British Gas. Sid was meant to represent the ordinary working man.

10. Kenny Everett, the British comedian, depicted an abusive punk rocker character called what?

Answer: Sid Snot

Leather-clad Sid Snot was featured on the 'Kenny Everett Video Show'. He appeared along with Gizzard Puke, another punk who was adorned with a Mohican style haircut.

Source: Author jimpimslim1

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