Thursday News Quiz: Joke Candidates, Blind Injustice, Paul McCartney
Thursday News Quiz: Joke Candidates, Blind Injustice, McCartney

The Thursday news quiz returns with 15 questions spanning topical news, popular culture, and general knowledge. Inspired by Brenda from Bristol's iconic reaction to a general election announcement—"You're joking! Not another one"—the quiz acknowledges the recurring challenge of producing a fresh set of questions each week.

Quiz Format and Participation

Participants can test their knowledge across a variety of subjects. There are no prizes, but readers are encouraged to share their results in the comments section. The quiz is designed to be both entertaining and informative, with a mix of serious and humorous elements.

Corrections and Complaints

If you believe there is a factual error in any question or answer, you may submit a complaint in the comments, provided you can demonstrate your reasoning with absolute certainty. The quiz also suggests taking a break by listening to Grace Cummings' song "I'm Not Crazy."

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Additional Content

The article references the late Screaming Lord Sutch, former leader of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party, as an example of a joke candidate. The quiz is part of a series of weekly interactive features on The Guardian.

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