The Life of O'Brien

A humorous and colorful illustration of a character with a backdrop of Dublin and London, incorporating elements of motorbikes, whisky, and Star Wars motifs.

The Life of O'Brien: Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to "The Life of O'Brien" quiz! This engaging quiz tests your knowledge about Fergal O'Brien and his amusing anecdotes. See how well you know the quirks and experiences of this fascinating character.

Are you ready to challenge yourself? Here are a few highlights:

  • Discover fun facts about Fergal's past
  • Learn about his entertaining take on pop culture
  • See how well you remember his memorable quotes
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by LaughingBear42
Where is Fergal from?
Killarney
Kilkenny
Kill Bill
O’Brien
What did Fergal do before joining Bloomberg?
Stunt man on Goldeneye
Film lecturer
Taught creative writing
Taught managers how to be the best boss in the world
When Fergal told his elderly father he was moving from Dublin to London, his father famously replied:
Getting’ big for your britches, tobesure
Oh, sure, the streets are paved with gold there
You’ll never have a decent pint of Guinness again
Whatchu wanna do dat for?
Why did Fergal eat an FT article?
Isn’t paper Ireland’s national dish?
He lost a bet
Have you seen the baloney Chris Giles writes?
It wasn’t an FT article, it was an ONS report
What special training has Fergal completed?
BU’s immersive listening for leaders
A BMW offroad training course in Wales
Fergal’s a licensed chiropractor
Swiss folk dancing (to prepare for his wedding)
What kind of motorbike does Fergal own?
BWM RS1200
Honda Fireblade
Yamaha R1
Fergal does not own a motorbike
What precious man-toy did Fergal have to give up when moving to Switzerland?
Fitted beer tap to serve Guinness in the living room
Pool table laid with shamrock-green felt
Motorcycle adorwith two wheels and associated tyres
Riverdance box set, confiscated by Swiss customs
What’s the right way to show your kids the Star Wars films, according to Fergal?
Pretend there are no prequels
Pretend there are no sequels
€The Machete order”
Watch them at 1 minute past midnight before a BOE rate decision
What is the correct O’Brien way to pronounce Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane’s last name?
Hal Dein
Holl Dein
Holl Dan
Who cares? You understood me anyway
Which Princess Bride character has Fergal met in person?
Wallace Shawn
Mandy Patinkin
Robin Wright
R.O.U.S. (Rodent of unusual size)
What pet did Fergal used to have?
Dog, because he always liked Dog Day Afternoon
Cat, stroked with menace, Blofeld-style
Gekko, in honor of Gordon Gekko
Snake, just because you thought there weren’t any in Ireland
At the conclusion of a meal in the City of London, what is the appropriate way to leave the restaurant when in the company of Fergal?
Barely noticeable tip of the head to the manager
Goodfellas-style handshake with the waiter
Friendly wink to the cashier
Who said anything about leaving?
What’s Fergal’s favorite whisky?
Talisker
Lagavulin
Laphroaig
Macallan
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