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Ciara Phelan

10 hilarious answers from Larry Gogan's Just A Minute quiz

Larry Gogan’s infamous Just A Minute quiz will go down in history as some of the best moments ever broadcast on Irish airwaves.

The grandfather of radio was championed for his handling of disastrous answers given by panicked contestants throughout the 60 second quick fire quiz.

And his catchphrase "they just didn’t suit you", which he said to comfort embarrassed contestants, will remain instantly recognisable.

2fm presenter Larry Gogan pictured at the Rte 2fm Summer launch at Rte Radio Studios in Donnybrook, Dublin. Pictures : Brian McEvoy No Repro fee for one use (Brian McEvoy)

Here are 10 of the best and most memorable answers given on the nation’s most loved quiz.

1. Q: Name something you open, other than a door. A: Your bowels

2. Q: Where is the Taj Mahal? A: Opposite the dental hospital

3. Q: What is the capital of France? A: F

4. Q: Name a bird with a long neck. A: Naomi Campbell

5. Q: What star do travellers follow? A: Joe Dolan

6. Q: Name a famous Royal. A: Mail

7. Q: What was Hitler’s first name? A: Heil.

Adolf Hitler (Roger Viollet/Getty Images)

8. Q: Name an occupation where you might need a torch. A: A burglar

9. Q: Name a famous bridge. A: The bridge over troubled waters

And finally, probably the most famous, but actually made up by the late Brendan Grace:

10. Q: Complete this saying, ‘Happy as…’ and think of me. A: A pig in sh*t.

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