Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to two of the most influential people of the last 250 years. First, we have Napoloeon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French and King of Italy (remember, he designed their flag). But his death is the casue of more speculation than his birth, as many people think he was poisoned. Here’s an interesting article on that. Also celebrating a birthday today is Ben Affleck, star of the box office sensation Gigli. If anyone out there has seen this movie, please give me a review. Here’s what the critics said when it came out. This is pretty funny.
Month: August 2005
No quizzo at Black Sheep This Week
There will be no quizzo at the Black Sheep this week, as they are closed for a few days. Just letting ya know.
Funny Article
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Hey, here’s an article written by my former radio partner, Nat “The Truth” Jones, about his bitterness surrounding the Trojan War. I think you’ll enjoy it.
So, the Trojan War. Have you heard about this debacle? Do you know anything about this? Man, the Trojans really dropped the ball on that one, didn?t they? I know it was a long time ago and things have changed, but let me just start by saying that if I had bet money on the Trojans to win that war, I would?ve been totally livid with the outcome. Allow me to set the stage:
Due Dates
Alright gang, there’s a lot going on right now, so let me get it organized into a neat little package for you. Letters of complaint to the editor of Philly magazine (lplatt@phillymag.com, with a copy of said letter being sent to johnny@johnnygoodtimes.com)) are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday night. They do not have to be solely about quizzo, they just have to have some mention of the Quizzo exclusion in them. The writer of the best letter gets $50 cash. The “Best Golf Porn Title” contest also ends on Sunday. Best title for a golf porn (starring, of course, Tag Ridings and Jenna Jameson) wins a $15 gift certificate to Good Dog. “Is that all? Fifteen bucks?” Yes, that’s all. Get over it. If you are hoping to earn points to help your team Beat the Champs, remember I must have physical or photographic evidence by next Sunday, August 21. Also, I would love you to send me some of your favorite photos that you have taken of Philly. I’ve got a really neat idea for the Big Event, but I can’t do it without you. Please send photos to beatthechamps@yahoo.com or johnny@Johnnygoodtimes.com.
Breakdancers signed, Get a Sneak Peek at Cowgirls
Johnny yesterday signed the breakdancers for the quizzo event of the century*. They will be part of the half-time extravaganza at Beat the Champs Spectacular. They join the Lunchbox Cowgirls, who have already signed on. Two of the members of the Cowgirls will be performing at the GhettoSongbirds WingDom Fest, which is a Rock ‘n’ Soul Music and Arts Festival this Saturday at the Halycon Gallery on 3237 Amber Street. The Show starts at 12 noon and runs all the way until Midnight. It looks pretty kool, it’s only $10, and its goal is to raise funds and awareness for the Calcutta AIDS House in North Philly. For more info click here. The Wingdom Fest will also feature a group called Tangled Thoughts, who are the most talented underground hip hop group I’ve seen in Philly.
Full disclosure
Fair enough. Somebody asked me why my letter to the editor of Philly Mag isn’t posted on the site. The reason is, well, because I finally just wrote it. Man, I hope it’s the best one. I really don’t feel like doling out $50. If you wanna a shot at the fifty beans (no, I’m not gonna give it to myself), then send your letter of complaint to lplatt@phillymag.com.
Larry,
In your opening statement of the most recent addition of your magazine, you imply that the “Best Of” isn’t an attempt to stroke the collective egos (and wallets) of your advertisers. And then you ignore one of the few things that this city is the undisputed world capital of. We have pretzels, we have cheesesteaks, and we have QUIZZO! What other reason are we, your readers, to infer that you left this out of your “best of” edition other than that it a) isn’t advertised in your magazine? Is it b) lack of popularity? Hardly. This event has been going on for years in this city, and bars throughout the region are filled to capacity on the slowest days of the week with people anxious to test their wits against one another. Could it be c) If it doesn’t make a sound in a Stephen Starr restaurant, it doesn’t exist? Perhaps. Or is it d)a lack of awareness? I hope not. If so, I highly encourage you to change the name of your magazine, because you simply don’t know this city and you are doing it a disservice by carrying its name. I look forward to hearing your answer. This question is a weekly double, and a correct answer is worth ten points.
Sincerely,
Johnny Goodtimes
FAQ about Beat the Champs
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Hey gang, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about Beat the Champs, so I’ll try to clear a few things up.
1) Is the scavenger hunt for real?
Yes, you may earn points by embarking on a number of adventures. Remember, all pictures, tickets, etc. must be sent to Johnny by August 21. Email things to beatthechamps@yahoo.com.
2) How many players are allowed on a team?
Eight players maximum.
3) Why can’t I tell what table I’m ordering?
We’re going to do it a little bit different than last time. It’s going to be first come, first serve on the tables, just like at regular quizzo. You order the tix online, but you don’t order a specific table.
4) Will you have more graders than at Quizzo Bowl?
Yes. Lesson learned.
5. What about bellydancing?
Uh, no, there will be no bellydancing.
6. Should I plan to have dinner at the World Cafe Live that night?
Yes, they will be offering a full menu.
7. Do you really want our photos of Philly?
Yes, please send me your photos of Philly and of you and your teammates. I want to incorporate them into the show. Please send any kool, funny, or Phillycentric photos to johnny@johnnygoodtimes.com.
8. Is it going to be worth $10?
Absolutely. This is either going to be one of the most amazing shows of any kind in this city this year or it’s going to be a complete train wreck. Either way, it’s worth a measly ten bones.
9. Can I get tickets at the door?
Yes, but they will be a little more expensive. Also, keep in mind that the last show sold out and we turned away a bunch of people at the door. I would suggest ordering them online.
10. Will there be any other prizes besides the money?
Yes, there will be a few Let’s Make a Deal-like moments throughout the course of the night, with a chance to win some great prizes (and alas, some zonks).
If you have any more questions you want answered, please provide them in the comments section below.
Goodtimes Finally Gets Some Pub!
Well, after all of his bitching and whining, JGT finally got some ink. Thing is, he got it in Oregon. Do some of you grizzly old quizzo veterans remember Roy the Inquizzinator, the man who filled in while I was in Mexico? Well, he’s moved out to Oregon and started his own Quizzo empire (only he calls it quizzy), and just got a pretty good article written about him. There’s talk of his humble starts in the JGT Empire. It’s a damn shame the Oregonian has a better idea of what’s going on in this city than a magazine called Philadelphia. Which reminds me, YOU HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY TO WRITE YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR of Philly Magazine, complaining about the exclusion of quizzo in their best of edition. Not only will I be forever indebted to you, but the best letter gets $40 cash. Hell, let’s round up. Let’s make it $50. Just mail your letter of complaint to lplatt@phillymag.com, and send a copy to johnny@johnnygoodtimes.com. Wanna say thanks again to the people who have written so far.
First Band Signed For Beat the Champs!!!
Momentum is starting to build for the Beat the Champs Spectacular, as Johnny today signed the first band to the show. The Lunchbox Cowgirls are a country cowgirl cabaret band. Kendall Roark (“the Texas Mermaid”) writes and sings most of the songs and plays rhythm guitar. Moe Pain (“the Bitch-N-Black”) keeps it all together with her steady and melodic bass lines. Local singer/songwriter Nicola Visaggio (aka “Butch-N-Busty”) plays a mean lead guitar and sings harmonies. For the show they’ll be joined by banjo/vocalist Kathleen Pappalardo –the newest edition to the band.
The Lunchbox Cowgirls play mostly original songs in the country crooner tradition with a sprinkling of american traditionals and old time country covers. They are not afraid to search out the roots of country and its connections with other styles of music. This experimentation takes the form of everything from country-tangos and blue-grass inspired laments, to country-twanged gypsy-jazz for the burlesque crowd. You can see them perform every last Monday of the month as the house-band for the SideShow Cabaret at the Khyber in Center City Philadelphia. The Cowgirls will be playing to open the show. Johnny still has several more surprises in store. Stay tuned!!!
It’s On!
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The rivalry between the Champs and one of the winningest teams of all time seems to be heating up. The Champs have informed me that they will be playing at the ‘Vous tonight. Don’t know if you saw them call out the Jams last week, or the heated exchange on the comments section, but things have started to turn ugly. Johnny is expected to sign his first musical act for the show today, so stay tuned.