Seamus McElhinney was a legend as the most intelligent man in Ireland.
He had topped such shows as Larry Gogan's "Just a Minute Quiz" and
Bunny Carr's "Quicksilver" for many years. So the Irish board of Mensa
suggested that he should enter into the regional heats for Mastermind
on the BBC. He did, and won a place.
On the evening of the competition, Seamus entered from the crowd and
placed himself on the famous Leather Seat and made himself
comfortable. The lights dimmed and a spotlight pointed at his face.
"Seamus, What Subject are you studying?" asks Magnus Magnusson.
"Irish History", replies Seamus.
"Very well," says Magnusson, "Your specialist subject is Irish History
and your time starts... now. In what year did the Easter Rising take
place?"
Seamus responds, "Pass."
"Okay," says Magnusson, "Who was the Leader of the Easter Rising?"
Seamus responds, "Pass."
"Okay," says Magnusson, "How long did the Easter Rising last?"
Seamus responds, "Pass."
Instantly, a voice shout from the crowd, "Good man Seamus! Tell those
English bastards nothing..."
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