Odd factoids

[Ming the Merciless]

David Essex was a lesser known star in Lovejoy. He starred as an antique chest of drawers in episode 8. He later moved on to speaking parts.

 

[Drago]

Lovejoy thespian Ian McShane invented the mullet. To this day he still owns the commercial rights and anyone sporting a mullet has to pay him £10.

 

[srj10]

Bourbon Creams and Custard Creams was the original title of hit song Ebony and Ivory by Paul Mac and Stevie W who wrote the song whilst having a chinwag over a cup of tea.

 

[Drago]

Stevie Wonder's real name is Derek Mundane.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Mun Dane was the first Viking to invade the North of England

 

[srj10]

Stevie Wonders son, Golden is allergic to crisps.

 

[PeteXXX]

Any person mentioning Golden Wonder crisps automatically gets over a million squid paid into their bank.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Great Dane was the first Viking king of England and put everyone on a leash

 

[Drago]

The original Vikings evolved from the Viking Cycles Riders Club. The whole horned helmet thing was a stag night wheeze that stuck.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Chip Monks were an order of friars of the potato

 

[Drago]

Harry Monk invented wallpaper paste.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Wallpaper paste is diluted Semolina

 

[Drago]

Semenolina pudding was a sales flop.

 

[Seevio]

Before the crowbar was invented, crows used to drink at home.

 

[Drago]

Crows were bred by the French as a budget alternative for those who could not afford ravens.