Damnyankee
Honest Abe
I would think they pick the smart ones, lol.
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Are Yor Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
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I would think they pick the smart ones, lol.
germanicus12
First Citizen of Rome
Well all the 5th graders did get that question wrong as well....
If I remember correctly, 3 said Spain including to girl who could have saved her, and the rest said a different country.... cant remember which one, but it was not France.
So they are all not that smart.
If I remember correctly, 3 said Spain including to girl who could have saved her, and the rest said a different country.... cant remember which one, but it was not France.
So they are all not that smart.
germanicus12
First Citizen of Rome
You would be surprised, my niece, who is in the 5th grade, answered almost every question correctly while I (a college student) struggled with most of them.
Kennigit
proud 2 boxer
Smart 5th graders can answer the majority of the questions on that show, but I think its quite obvious its rigged for the fifth graders and the contestants are exceptionally stupid (pretty much like every game show).
Verbose
Deity
Regardless of what the Normans were originally, the only reason the king of England was in France was, well, because he was French, certainly not English.
A character like Richard the Lionheart spoke no English, hated the place, and spent no more than a couple of months there of his entire life. The kings of England became English kings only by default, after Richard's little brother John Lackland got his ass handed to him by the French in 1214.
Most of the French possessions of the king of England was gained from inheritance, for being the successor of the dukes of Aquitane mostly, aside from Normandy. The English kings never actually conquered anything of France. They just inherited big chunks. But that's medieval politics for you.
I wouldn't expect many 5th graders to have even heard of the Hundred Years' War, much less the combatants.
Gilder
Deity
Horrible show. They stall for far too long between questions.
Japanrocks12
tired of being a man
yes, and the show is set up to trip adults who might not be up to date on their material. It has nothing to do with fifth grade curricula.
and that said, I am a fan of any trivia shows such as that
and that said, I am a fan of any trivia shows such as that
Thorvald of Lym
A Little Sketchy
It's pretty sad... I mean if the contestants shout and scream like that for correctly answering very obvious questions, the expectations for that show must be pretty low.
Seems like a way to make an easy million, though...
Seems like a way to make an easy million, though...
I just watched some bits on Youtube. Terrible show if you ask me. No added value to the viewer besides laughing at people. The type of show I'd label as "made by the stupid for the stupid".
MobBoss
Off-Topic Overlord
Sheesh. So if we think the show is ok, now all of a sudden we are stupid?
Some people are just overly critical. If you dont like it fine, but the show isnt that stupid. In fact, as far as gameshows go, its a lot more entertaining than most and it has a nice hook.
Thorvald of Lym
A Little Sketchy
...And it has Jeff Foxworthy.
Shylock
Hey smiling strange
William The Conquerer allied himself with some Norsemen, specifically Harold Hadrata, and their fighting the Saxons (and subsequent defeat by the Saxons) a few days before Hastings tired down the troops which probably only helped William.
MobBoss
Off-Topic Overlord
Errrr. You may want to check your sources on this. I cant find anything which states this and everything I read on it states that the two attacks had nothing to do with each other. William wasnt the only person trying to take the crown of England by force.
GinandTonic
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Perhaps a fifth grader would have rested and consolidated his troops around lewes or canterbury or somesuch instead of going off half cocked.
I mean really, run the poor fellas the length of the country, fight a battle and run em right back, then ask the proportion who have kept up with the van to have another pop?
Nah, there is a lovely pub called The Snowdrop in lewes. Let the stragglers catch up while everyone samples their fine food and selection of cask ales. Then have a swing at William after a good nights kip.
I mean really, run the poor fellas the length of the country, fight a battle and run em right back, then ask the proportion who have kept up with the van to have another pop?
Nah, there is a lovely pub called The Snowdrop in lewes. Let the stragglers catch up while everyone samples their fine food and selection of cask ales. Then have a swing at William after a good nights kip.
Shylock
Hey smiling strange
Probably. It seems I might have my facts mixed...I am doing this from memory of a podcast.
Japanrocks12
tired of being a man
no. The Hardrada invasion was completely separate and Hardrada thought himself yet another contender for the Saxon throne. He got killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, which gave William the chance to cross over and engage the Saxons. Hardrada never plotted with William
Elta
我不会把这种
I want to see the public school kids version of this show. 
No, it's too depressing to watch.
I heard Global going to bring a Canadian version. God helps us.
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