There's nothing quite like a quick fire question, the pressure of a countdown, or the expectant stare of Jeremy Paxman for making even the most intelligent quiz show contestants (as well as the not so clever) come out with the most unbelievably stupid answers. Universally Challenged is a collection of slip-ups, blunders and misunderstandings from contestants who really are the weakest link. Includes these priceless examples from Family Fortunes: . Les Dennis: Name something that could be useful to a blind man. Contestant: A sword. . Les Dennis: Name a bird with a long neck. Contestant: Naomi Campbell. . Les Dennis: Name something people might be allergic to. Contestant: Skiing. This hilarious compendium of stupidity is guaranteed to have readers of any age howling in disbelief.
Wendy Roby grew up in the South East of England but studied in Manchester before spending ten years living in London. She also spent a year in Royal Oak, Michigan in 2000. After working in television for nearly seven years she then entered a national journalism competition in the Guardian newspaper after which her first feature was published. Since then she has written extensively online about popular culture, and in print for UK titles such as Grazia, the Guardian, Mixmag, and fashion bible Dazed & Confused.