The Lunchtime Bonus Question

LBQ roll of shame

Welcome to the Lunchtime Bonus Question.

The rules are simple. Every weekday we give you an answer. You then tell us what the question was. Marks are deducted for predictability.

The answer will be posted on the site each day at about 1100GMT; entries stay open until the next day when your ineptly wrong questions will be published.

There is no LBQ until Tuesday 4 January, but you can enjoy a selection of the year's most spectacularly wrong LBQs over the Christmas period.

The LBQ key-ring for this week's most wrong question goes to Matthieu Vermeren for his entry on Monday.

On accepting his award from the judges, he said, in between sips: "Yeah, right!"

WEDNESDAY

Today's answer is "TIGER KIDNAP"

Wrong questions include:

Longleat and Woburn offer what exciting alternative to fox hunters?
Robin, Herts

Nothing, nothing's burning bright In the forest of the night. What immortal hand or eye Is this type of felony?
Stephen Buxton, Coventry, UK

"Honey, can you explain why all the Christmas fudge has teeth marks in it?"
Katie Lipsett, Marietta, Georgia; USA

Why might the US Open be postponed?
Kristy, Watford

Serious feliney?
Gerry T, Faringdon

What twist would have made Yann Martel's The Life of Pi a lot more boring?
Tim G, London, UK

Why did Leicester's rugby team only put out 14 players on Saturday?
Darren, Leicester

Taking pride (5, 6)?
Tim Badger, Birmingham

When Mr Wood's son fell asleep on the 3rd Fairway, what was the headline in "The Gaurdian"?
Kim, Fetcham

How do I get hold of the new Mac operating system before Christmas ?
Jim, Marlow

Esso tanker hijack?
Brian Ritchie, Oxford

Six down. Dangerous occupation - grip it naked (5,6)
Graham Taylor, Aberdeen

Just how did the lions become Kings of the Jungle?
David M, London

Which profession has long-term employment prospects marginally shorter than those of a cabinet minister ?
Alex, Birmingham

I told you the golfer wants a cat-nap - now why on earth are all of these policemen here???
James Rooney, Glasgow

All wrong. The correct question is what is the term used when a hostage is held to force the victim to take part in a robbery.

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TUESDAY

Today's answer is "AFTER TWO DAYS"

When should I expect the French hens to arrive?
Kate, Bradford

Where do you find wed days?
madmarce, London

Wafer thin mints, 48 hours late?
Jake Perks, Shropshire, UK

The man trying to date both Doris and her sister was ?
Neil D, London

How long into the festive season does it take someone to say "If I eat any more turkey, I'll turn into one"?
Stephen Buxton, Coventry, UK

Why did I name my daughter Wednesday Friday?
Dave, Aix-en-Provence, France

On average, how long is it between returning to work after the Christmas break and looking forward to the summer holidays?
PaulB, Mansfield

When does my mother finally stop boiling the Christmas sprouts??
Anne R, Fareham, UK

When can a French stick can be used as a substitute for a baseball bat?
Barrie, Paris

When do I usually come up with a witty answer to the LBQ?
Jeff, UK

When will the next train to Waterloo arrive?
Phil Grimshaw, Warrington

When is today the day after tomorrow?
Candace, New Jersey, US

I can expect my visa to arrive when, David?
ian, Cosenza, Italy

When do people forget the winner of reality tv shows?
emma, London

By which point are you sick of turkey at Christmas?
Neil Duckworth, Birmingham

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MONDAY

Today's answer is "THE EXTREMITY OF THE WING"

Wrong questions included:

How do you check the width of your turkey? Check the..
Kate, Bradford

Jonathan Ross reviews Wagner's greatest work in a tv special entitled...?
Karen Richmond, Edinburgh

Economy class seat for fleas?
Maggie, South London

What could you call the toes and fingertips of TH Ewing ?
Linz Gordon, Edinburgh

Where did the staff of The West Wing find themselves when it was closed for redecoration ?
Linz Gordon, Edinburgh

Are there really 40,000 feathers on a thrush? There's only one way to find out. Start counting at ...
Steve Reszetniak, Enfield

What flew on a tip off?
Matthieu Vermeren, Bishop Stortford

Where did Icarus' problems start?
pj, Barcelona

What's left 4 days after Xmas?
Robin, Herts

Prog-rock version of "The Birdy Song"?
Chris Pritchett, Bristol

All wrong. The correct question was what part of the turkey should be removed after the legs are removed and shredded, according to Robin Easton, general manager at Simpson's-in-the-Strand?

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FRIDAY

Today's answer is "BROLLY AND BRIO"

Wrong questions included:

After much agonising, which two names are Posh and Becks torn between for their new baby?
Hilary Mudge, Calne

What I am likely to get in the secret Santa working at the London Underground's lost and found office?
Brian Power, London

If global warming continues, what is the only way of making the UK trains stay afloat?
Stephen Buxton, Coventry, UK

Name two of Santa's reindeer?
Kate, Bradford

The James Bond gadget which never made it, was both a ... ?
Jonathan, London

In the runaway Panto hit 'A Christmas in Parliament', what is the Westminister version of 'The Holly and the Ivy'?
Hilary Mudge, Calne

Predecessors to Cheech and Chong?
Francis, Phoenix AZ

How do you survive a British winter?
Gemma, Birmingham

What are the top selling items on eBay today?
Dougie Lawson, Basingstoke, UK

Performing "singing in the rain" in the nude requires what?
Jools, Lambourn

Write as Rain?
Linz Gordon, Edinburgh

At the annual letter 'B' fetishists ball, how would an enthusiast say 'Trolly and Trio'?
Rob Holman, Chislehurst, Kent, England

Champagne and a pen? oh no sorry
Angie, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rolly along with Rio attacked by swarm become impudent protection (6,3,4)
Josh D, Leicstershire, UK

Most children who receive a private education believe that B&B stands for what?
Vicky, Surrey

All wrong. The correct question was what was Laura Michelle Kelly's West End performance as Mary Poppins full of, according to a critic?