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bobstafford Started conversation Apr 28, 2011
What was Mr Chapmans first (original) profession 
QI - What was the first
Geggs Posted Apr 28, 2011
Would that be Dr Graham Chapman of Monty Python's Flying Circus, or some other chap(man)?
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QI - What was the first
Geggs Posted Apr 28, 2011
Oh, you mean the first person to have the surname Chapman? Like other professions that resulted in surnames like Baker, Butcher, Fletcher, Cartwright for instance?
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QI - What was the first
bobstafford Posted Apr 28, 2011
I dont think this is going to last very long... yes
QI - What was the first
Geggs Posted Apr 28, 2011
Well, I have an idea, but I'll let somebody else have a stab first. To be sporting, you understand. 
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toybox Posted Apr 28, 2011
A dentist?
Somebody who knew a stereotypical Englishman? "Now now, old chap."
QI - What was the first
Rod Posted Apr 28, 2011
There's a Northumbrian expression (Scots too?)
He was a storyteller, wand'rin minstrel type
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QI - What was the first
bobstafford Posted Apr 28, 2011
No Rod but it sounds interesting more information for DGI/QI bonus points 
QI - What was the first
Rod Posted Apr 28, 2011
Ah. Dammit. I got that wrong. Not a storyteller.
But I now know (I think) so I'll join Geggs on the sidelines
QI - What was the first
Geggs Posted Apr 28, 2011
Okay, I'll have a go now. Would it be a valet - a man's chap, as it were?
Geggs
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