Very good question; I think "The Tale of Genji" is usually recognized as the oldest novel (by world literature experts), although, when it was written, it was more of serialized tales, circulated in the Heian court. The QI elves probably said "Don Quixote" is the oldest novel because it's one the Europeans and Americans have heard of.
They mean the first novel of the Modern Era (ie. after ~1500 AD). There have of course been many novels from various regions between The Tale of Genji and Don Quixote.
Wrong answers get negatives; there's no set points. Most/least is -10/+10. Most of the ones that get the text behind them are -10. Entertainment factor goes into the actual points and its determined behind the scenes, by the 'elves'
9:28 I found the part about the most thankless job interesting. After a little googling, I found this in case anyone else is interested. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia
Love the Pratchett quote at the end. Truly, The Turtle Moves!, amen.
As Granny would say, "Mind how you go!"😊
Long live Terry Pratchett. and Neil Gaiman.
Phill Jupitus is SO hilarious!!!! I really hope the BBC renews the show for season U.
I honestly thought the exact opposite, it got quite annoying that he had to overshout the rest of the panel with the same joke everytime.
love these XL videos, with all the lunacy that normally gets cut for broadcasts
You do know they film for 2hrs😊
Me too. I can watch them again days I need a good laugh. Not one of them disappoints😊😂
Me too. I can watch them again days I need a good laugh. Not one of them disappoints😊😂
Thank you for keeping the content flowing for fans across the globe 🙏
Thank you for another XL episode!! Elves rule!
I was *crying* I laughed so hard. Thank you!
Phil and Alan need their own show.
24:25 when Alan said “taxi” I started wheezing😂😂😂
This was exceptionally funny!!!!
Obsessed with this episode. 🤩🤩🤩
I swear to god that I came in to watch knowing I'd have to stop for an errand and it happened exactly at 21:26.
Cant get enough of that bolivian accent
I thought _The Tale of Genji_ was the world's first novel? Ah wait, she says _Don Quixote_ is the world's first *modern* novel. What's the difference?
Very good question; I think "The Tale of Genji" is usually recognized as the oldest novel (by world literature experts), although, when it was written, it was more of serialized tales, circulated in the Heian court. The QI elves probably said "Don Quixote" is the oldest novel because it's one the Europeans and Americans have heard of.
They mean the first novel of the Modern Era (ie. after ~1500 AD). There have of course been many novels from various regions between The Tale of Genji and Don Quixote.
“Mary’s violet eyes make John stay up nights.”
I have never watched a full episode thru till now...what are the scoring rules that everyone got negative scores?
Wrong answers get negatives; there's no set points. Most/least is -10/+10. Most of the ones that get the text behind them are -10. Entertainment factor goes into the actual points and its determined behind the scenes, by the 'elves'
As a long-time viewer, I'd say the scoring rules are best described as whimsical.
@@ObservantHistorianYep. Been watching for years and only recently learned that a klaxon is supposed to be -10. Had literally no idea before that. 😅
@@lexigrimhaive Yeah, I wasn't sure about that myself!
I'd say Tassaran is closest, with a bit of help from Sandi if she prefers, like when Claudia was on 😂😂
11:39 Alice and Alan 😂 30:11 Phill is making me laugh so hard😂😂 I didn't know it was called a "pussy bow"😂
How is the frog a moderate drinker?
In Spanish it’s means respect for the older men /women Don Carlos Donna Carmella for example….
18:12 Sandi, take it from a burner. You have no idea about intense camping. 😀
Question becomes- Do we... or does she care?😂
Can anyone else hear a fart at 18:24 ???
In america we have a terminal Trump.
Let's hope we've found an antidote😮😳🙄🤔🤣
Let's hope we've found an antidote😮😳🙄🤔🤣
9:28 I found the part about the most thankless job interesting. After a little googling, I found this in case anyone else is interested. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youxia