The Lunchtime Bonus Question

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Welcome to 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

Friday's answer is "CHICKENS PREFER BEAUTIFUL HUMANS"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

Gentlemen may indeed prefer blondes, but......
Caroline, Berkshire

BBC cutbacks have led to What not to Wear and Animal Hospital being merged into one. What is the name of the new program?
Calan MacAulay, Glasgow, UK

What is the third rule of Fight Club?
Mel, Barnsley, UK

Why don't chickens drink Ian Botham's wine ?
Phil, Sweden

What was the name of Philip K Dick's unpublished sequel to Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Arfie Mansfield, Cambridge, UK

What's the password, Mr Bond?
Steve Sutton, St. Albans, UK

Why do fowls queue up to be put into Nigella Lawson's coq au vin?
Kip, Norwich, UK

The Iraq survey group spent $300m and six months investigating to discover that..
Mike, UK

1960's Chutney might be safe to eat for macho cannibals, but.....
Dave Stephens, Gloucs, England

If the other option is Sage & Onion then _____ _____ _______ _______.
Jon T, Derby

Lord Archer, why is your poster number one in the henhouse?
Dave Godfrey, Swindon

Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?
Kieran Boyle, Oxford, England

A chicken was walking down the road and saw John Prescott walking towards him. On the other side of the road was Elle MacPherson. Why did the chicken cross the road?
Ed, Clacton

Brave people will go out with any one, no matter what they look like, whereas...
David R Jefferies, Norwich

Any special dietary preferences, Dr Lecter? Don't like _, _ _ _.
David Dee, Maputo Mozambique

In future, all military staff must use the phrase "collateral damage". Only chickens prefer "Beautiful Humans"
Kevin Friery, Portsmouth, UK

All wrong. The correct question was what was the conclusion of one of the scientific studies which was named as a winner of an Ig Noble award.

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THURSDAY

Thursday's answer is "DON'T DO IT HERE - GO SOMEWHERE ELSE"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

In the match between 'Here' and 'Somewhere Else', what did the crowd chant?
Neil, Wigan

What did the Tube train driver say when his mates started describing their vasectomy experiences?
Andy, St Ives, Cambs, UK

What is the quickest way to get a hip replacement?
Alan, UK

What's key advice to readers who want to get credit for sending in a *correct* Lunchtime Bonus Question?
Robert Carnegie, Hamilton, Scotland

What are Coffee Republic staff to tell customers if they want to sit in a comfy chair?
Carl Winkle, Bath

What user instructions are found on condom vending machines?
Jay Saunders, Swindon, UK

At the NIMBY Society Headquarters, what was the result of voting on the location for their AGM?
Graham Triggs, London, UK

What was the reaction to Ann Robinson's decision to film her new series in Cardiff?
Mel, Barnsley, uk

Can we dispose of our nuclear submarines in your backyard?
Jayne, Broughshane

What is the new NHS patient charter called?
Charles Nullens, London, UK

What does my girlfriend tell me when I eat crisps in bed?
Thurstan Johnston, Richmond,UK

Windsurfers do it standing up. Teachers do it in front of the class. And explorers?
Jane Willis, United Kingdom

Is this the place to submit my answers to the weekly caption competition?
Parminder, Leeds UK

So, Mr. Blunkett, how would you summarise your message to asylum seekers thinking of settling in the UK?
Mike, Manchester, UK

What did my boss advise me after catching me entering the Lunchtime Bonus Question?
Si Griffin, London, UK

What did the British public say to David Blaine?
Jenny, London

All wrong. The correct question was: What did the gossip website Popbitch tell anyone wishing to discuss rape allegations involving footballers?

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WEDNESDAY

Wednesday's answer is "EAT DRINK AND MEET"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

As life passes by, Sex Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll become what?
RH, UK

What do members of the David Blaine Baiting Society do every afternoon below a Perspex box?
Paul Taylor, Leeds, UK

What is the slogan of the Dyslexic Butchers' Social Club?
Robert Steadman, Matlock, UK

The judges of the Lunchtime Bonus Question have not updated the webpage all afternoon, because they have gone to do what?
Sarah, South Africa

Supper at the Borgias was often a case of ___, _____ ___ ____ your maker.
Kip, Norwich, UK

Any suggestions for what to call this year's Vegetarian Convention?
Mike, Manchester, UK

"You are cordially invited to an evening of repast and beverages in the convivial company of fellow members" - somehow it just doesn't work for the campaign for Plain English convention, any other suggestions?
Stephen H, Nottingham, UK

Extract from Marriage Counselling examination : To maintain a healthy marriage you must do what occasionally?
RH, Cheadle, UK

What activities will students have to cut back on if top-up fees are introduced?
David, UK

Not a lot of people know this but the cheese Edam is an acronym for ....
M. Caine, On Location, Holland

What is the lonely hearts column called in "Cannibals Monthly"?
Dave Williams, Prudhoe, UK

Working from the end back to the beginning, describe your dream date, Dr Lecter.
Ken Tough, Pretoria, South Africa

Upon checking John Prescott's diary, what was the entry under Brighton?
Tom Beckett, Reading

All wrong. The correct answer is what market is the troubled chain Coffee Republic chasing now it has ditched comfy sofas in favour of hard chairs?

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TUESDAY

Tuesday's answer was "WADDLED LIKE A DUCK"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

The worst criticism on a ballerina's performance you can give after she has danced Swan Lake, is that she..... ....... . ....
Peter Olding, Bournemouth

Day 39: Still no sign of land or dove...I _______ ____ _ ____ to relieve the boredom...
John S, Birmingham

Acme Cartoon Examination question Number 94: Please describe Wile-E-Coyote's movement after catching the anvil on his head
Stephen Buxton, Coventry, UK

Keith Harris always found that by the end of a pantomime season he talked like a duck, blinked like a duck, and even ______ ____ _ ____
Giles Murchiston, Cambridge

On an average Friday night, what stage comes between 'Drunk as a skunk' and 'Sick as a parrot'?
Si Griffin, London, UK

"I was never a golden Brad Pitt lookalike, so I never had a standard of beauty to decline from," said Stephen Fry. "Besides which, I _______ ____ _ ____," he added.
Dave Godfrey, Swindon

Tonight, Dirty Den explains that he dodged the assassin's bullet because he did what?
Sharon Belsham, Watford

The scientists were wrong and when I wore high-heeled shoes I ..........
Carl Winkle, Bath

Prince Harry has every right to be worried about Press coverage of his gap year. After a day in the saddle he _______ ___ _ ____
Kym Richards, Hextable

For most women, what is the outcome of wearing a dress that doesn't make their bum look big?
Graham Triggs, London, UK

First sighting of David Hempleman Adams report that he was seen to be ......
Gerard, Dublin

Amateur boxer Cassius Clay-Pigeon never fulfilled his potential because although he floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, unfortunately he also....
Andrew, Swansea, Wales

What is the name of the Bangles comeback single?
Graham Triggs, London, UK

The new clothing sizes for women didn't make her bum look big, but it did make her look like she ______ ____ _ ____
Gary Pentland, London, UK

Complete the dinner order for England footballers past and present: "David Beckham would like a chicken, Alan Shearer's like a turkey, and Chris ............"
Tim, London

Scientists unveil controversial new theory for how the recently discovered Giant Guinea Pig may have moved.
Mel, Barnsley, UK

All wrong. The correct question was what was it about the style of walking of an escaped Brazilian prisoner in drag which alerted guards?

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MONDAY

Monday's answer was "IF ANYTHING, THE OPPOSITE IS THE CASE"

Entries are now closed. Wrong questions included:

Is 1449 BST too late to send an entry for the Lunchtime Bonus Question?
MTM, UK

The Lunchtime Bonus QUESTION?
Adam James, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, UK

What is Den Watts' SECOND line in tonight's EastEnders going to be?
Sharon Belsham, Watford, UK

Would British police take you seriously if someone stole your virtual sword?
Andy, Milton Keynes, UK

A dog is a man's best friend?
Dan Benham, London, UK

What motto do Lord Archer's friends swear by when listening to his anecdotes?
Tom Adams, London

Military Intelligence!?
Paul B, High Wycombe, UK

What, if anything, reverts to its opposite when CAPS LOCK is pressed?
Si Griffin, London, UK

Has Si Griffin lost his touch?
James, London, UK

Is it true that people never compete in silly online games?
Gary Ennis, Glasgow

What is ALWAYS the correct answer to the question "Darling, does my bum look big in this?"
Mel, Barnsley

Are the Lunchtime Bonus Question pages always spellchecked before publishing?
Jon T, Derby

What's the opposite of the backpack?
David, UK

What is esac eht?
Richard Carpenter, Camberley, UK

If I said this sentence was false would it be true?
Gareth Edwards, Macclesfield

You're not going to publish this, are you?
Simon Varwell, Inverness

All wrong! The correct question was: According to scientists, does wearing high-heeled shoes increase your chance of developing arthritis in your knees?