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QI ( Quite Interesting ) is a British comedy panel game television quiz show created and co-produced by John Lloyd, hosted by Stephen Fry, and featuring permanent panellist Alan Davies.

Most of the questions are extremely obscure, making it unlikely that the correct answer will be given.

To compensate, points are awarded not only for right answers, but also for interesting ones, regardless of whether they are right or even relate to the original question.

Conversely, points are deducted from a panellist who gives " answers which are not only wrong, but pathetically obvious ", typically answers that are generally believed to be true but in fact are not.

Points are also often deducted if an obvious joke answer is given.

These answers are known as forfeits, usually indicated by a loud klaxon, flashing lights, and the incorrect answer being displayed on screen as a form of humiliation.

In addition, bonus points are often awarded or deducted for various challenges or incorrect references to a certain thing or place, varying from show to show.