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Welcome to week three of the Lunchtime Bonus Question.

The rules are simple. Every day at 1030BST we give you an answer. You then tell us what the question was.

Marks are deducted for predictability, and a selection of your most wrong questions are published each day until about 1500 BST when the actual question is revealed.

Friday's answer is "LESS AND LESS STEAM IN MY BOILER"

The contest is now closed. Some of your wrong questions included:

How did Jeffery Archer describe the absence of sex in his latest novel?
Kieran Boyle, England

What apt analogy did the aging Fred Dibnah use to describe his declining libido?
Simon, Derby, UK

If there is more and more crunch in my carrots, then it's likely there is...
Tim G, UK

The discarded lyrics to "My Way" were:
"And now, on this choo choo train of life, I find that I, have....."
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

With Si Griffin failing to make it into the list yesterday, he was quoted as saying, "there is ...
Jonathan, UK

Complete the latest catchphrase of comedian Bruce Forsyth which suggests that old age has finally caught with him "There's steam in my boiler ..."
David Taylor, Peterhead

When asked why she had a growing collection of rabbits, what was Glenn Close's reply?
Steve Sutton, UK

What line was discarded by the script writers in favour of Scotty saying: "The engines just won't take it, Jim"?
Ian Watson, Sandy,UK

What is the epitaph on James Watt's gravestone?
Peter Nixon, Ashford, UK

All wrong. The correct question is how did married vicar Colin Wilson explain to his parishoners the lapse in judgement that led him to passionately kiss the late John Entwistle's girlfriend, Lisa Pricchett-Johnson? "There was..."

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Thursday's answer is "HE'S A MAN ALONE"

The contest is now closed. Some of your wrong questions included:

Describe your boyfriend after a few pints and a curry, crawling into bed?
Tabitha, Farnham, Surrey

What's the difference between the Ladyboys of Bangkok and Paul O'Grady?
Mavis Mallarkey, Edinburgh, Scotland

What's the working title of the latest film in the "Home Alone" series, starring Macaulay Culkin?
Phil Truslove, Stuttgart, Germany

A point of some concern for American environmentalists is that a typical nine-passenger three-ton commercial-grade vehicle is used 99 percent of the time for carrying:
Ben Shoer, New Jersey, USA

How do you refer to an international footballer that Chelsea aren't being linked to?
Steven Esdale, Haverhill, Suffolk

What description of the Lunchtime Bonus Question compilers could we all give for being late with today's answer?
Chris Ford, Bristol, UK

What is Tom Kelly's current status at Downing Street ?
Jemima, Galgate, Lancs

In this weather how can you tell the person who has run out of deoderant?
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

Who is Steve Gough?
Daniel, Chesterfield

A man walks into a lingerie shop...
Steven Esdale, Haverhill, Suffolk

What are Jordan's criteria for picking up men?
David Taylor, Peterhead

Who's that outside the Cinema queuing for "Gigli" ?
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

What is the result of Si Griffins obsession with the lunchtime bonus quiz?
Tony, Belfast

What is Sir Clive Sinclair's position in the C6 Owners/Drivers Club?
Stephen, Coleraine, Northern Ireland

What is a pertinent anagram of the phrase "He a Salman one", used to describe the loneliness of one our leading authors?
Andy Ward, London, UK

How is Hannibal now better known after BA Baracus, Face and Murdoch left him?
Nigel, Southampton, UK

All wrong. The correct question is why did US Presidents identify so closely with the Gary Cooper sheriff character in High Noon - the film said to be the most requested at the White House cinema.

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WEDNESDAY

Wednesday's answer is "THEY ARE FRIGHTENED OF IT"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

Why do polar bears rarely use computers?
Dave Patricks, Lancaster, UK

Why did the Addams family refuse to make any more films with their cousin?
Marie Carver, Woodford, Essex, UK

Why can't phobophobics answer this question?
Beckster, Fleet, UK

What do the children of Tony Blair think of this new 'Dance track' Cherie has recorded?
Caroline Brown, London

What is the reaction of the girls to Prince Harry's chat-up line?
Philip Lickley, York

What do people REALLY think of John Prescott being in charge of Britain while Blair is away?
Matt H, London

I welcome the news about the gay bishop, but the rest of the church say ....
Mark Shipley, Leyland, Lancashire

Why aren't people turning up their heating to full blast in the heat-wave, as British Gas suggests? Well...
Albert, Watford

Don't worry Vicky, your personality will always shine through your looks, it's their problem if ---------------------.
Keith, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Evidence has shown that when confronted with a cricket ball, most of the England team privately admitted...
Andrew Hill, Earby, UK

Lord Archer, what do your critics make of your towering intellect?
Tom Adams, London

Why is ** that certain people wr**e this sentence the way ** is wr**ten?
Si Griffin, London, UK

When trying to cross the road, what did the majority of Segway users say about the kerb?
Adrian Turner, Manchester, UK

According to the Non-Specific Society of Great Britain, who are afraid of what?
Nick, Nottingham UK

Why aren't kids outside playing games like "You're it!"?
Darren Farr, Billericay, England

Notoriously level-headed Colin Powell reacted with indignation at the report of his planned departure from his post by 2005. Of course, the notion provoked a different reaction for most of the rest of the world...
Ben Shoer, New Jersey, US

What is about girls like Tara P-T and Victoria Hervey that puts blokes off asking them out?
Dave, Swindon

All wrong. The correct answer was why do British comedians talk about sex all the time, according to Austrian sex doctor Bernhard Ludwig.

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TUESDAY

Today's answer is "AN ECCENTRIC PERFORMANCE".

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

What's the rich person's version of, "crazy old weirdo causing a disturbance in the street"?
Orlando Woolf, London, UK

pERfoRmAncE is...
Si Griffin, London, UK

What words will you never see in a daily tabloid headline?
Tara, Coventry, UK

How was Clive Sinclair's demonstration of the new Segway described?
N Jackson, Brentwood, UK

George Bush, awarded 6.0 points for his dimount from a Segway scooter, exclaimed it was ___________
Colin Bartlett, Oxford UK

Promotions by the Egg Marketing Board are...
Ian Watson, Sandy, UK

How do you describe Jamie Oliver's demonstration of omelette-making?
Alex Swanson, UK

Which phrase to perfectly describe Chris Eubank would he also have a nightmare saying?
Dan Fookes, Sandhurst, England

Osama Bin Laden sneaking in to the Edinburgh Fringe dressed as Tommy Cooper was described as what?
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

Rearrange the "Comic Ferret-Preen Can-Can Prom" to describe the BBC's controversial new addition to their summer concert calendar.
Tim Gomersall, UK

All wrong. The correct question was how did a critic describe Cherie Blair's singing of When I'm 64 on a new dance record?

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MONDAY

Today's answer is "LIKE RIDING A HURRICANE".

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

How did the Lone Ranger describe Silver after feeding him two cans of beans and a hot curry ?
Jason S, Southampton, UK

So, Mr Baumgartner, now you've skydived across the channel, are there any more of your hobbies that you wish to reveal?
Matt H, London

What is the alternative slogan chosen if Heinz drops "Beanz Meanz Heinz"?
Ian Smith, Edinburgh

"Nothing interesting ever happens at Aunty Em's farm," Dorothy mused, "I feel..."
Maggie, Haywards Heath, UK

What is your experience of wing-walking on a Spitfire?
Ian, London

What was John Like and Alastair Hurricane's entry in the newspaper after winning the piggy back race at the local sports day?
Chris Ford, Bristol, UK

(An extract from JK Rowling's 6th Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the can of Lynx")
"Harry Potter felt his scar surge with pain once more and felt more than ususally depressed. Only Quidditch could make him even bearable company and he was keen to try out his new broom, having succumbed to the advertising which said it was...
Mavis Mallarkey, Edinburgh

What proposed title for Michael Fish's autobiography was dropped after October 1987?
Ian Watson, Sandy, UK

Flying by the seat of your pants is just...
Si Griffin, London

What was it like when genius snooker players and horses swapped positions for the day?
James, Belfast

Sir Clive Sinclair launches his latest product. The electric walking frame
Paul Bannister, Swindon

All wrong. The correct question was how did blind motorcyclist Billy "The Whizz" Baxter describe his speed record-breaking ride yesterday?

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