We kick it off at the Ugly American at 8 p.m., where Duane’s World has won two straight weeks following an 8 week domination by L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics. Rumor has it that the Diabetics will be a little short handed this week, so there may be a chance for a new team to slip into the mix. On to the Bards, where the crowds have started to pick back up a bit, but we’re still not at fall levels, so there are tables to be had. Action starts at 10:15 p.m. And if you have any great round ideas, hit me up on facebook. Hope to see ya tonight.
Month: August 2009
CONTROVERSY! MURDER! MAYHEM! AT QUIZZO
Ok, so no murder, and not really that much mayhem, but there was controversy at the Rendezvous last night. The Jams had a perfect score when, in round three, I asked the question, “What train was Casey Jones the engineer of, a train whose name sounds similar to a Burt Reynolds movie?” The correct answer was Cannonball Express. They answered, simply, “Cannonball”. I had taken off a point the night before for teams that had simply written Cannonball, and did so again. They then ran the tables in Round Four and finished one point away from a perfect score, with a 118. So the question I pose to you is, “Was I grading too harshly? Should I have given them full credit for cannonball?” Let me know in the poll below.
Teens Pick Favorite Character from the Wire
As you know, several friends from the quizzo community and I have been working in a summer program at the Marian Anderson Rec Center, concentrating heavily on Math and Writing. Just wanted to point you in the direction of the latest, as the guys picked their favorite characters on The Wire. (Most of them had already seen it, and we watched several episodes from Season 4). I know that several of you are Wire fans (since it is the greatest show in the history of television), so I thought you might dig it. Feel free to add who your favorite character is and why in their comments section. The guys really get fired up when they see that they get comments. Personally, my favorite character is Omar. I think he is one of the most original characters in the history of TV, and his adherence to a strict moral code while living as a stick-up man constantly challenged my own sense of morals.
RELATED: 10 most intense scenes from The Wire.
The 2009 JGT Moneyboard (thru July 31)
Here it is, kids, the JGT 2009 Moneyboard. This does not include results from last week or so far this week. Also, a couple of teams who keep changing their name might have been skipped. Keep in mind, Bards and the Black Sheep both offer a $40 fiirst place prize, Ugly American offers $30 first place prize, and O’Neals and Locust Rendezvous offer a $25 first place prize.
Andy Reid Cockfighting, Strange Brawls, and Neanderthals
Toughest Questions From Last Week
- In what state was Billy Bob Thornton born and raised?
- Captain Cook came within 75 miles of it, but the first confirmed sighting of this was made in 1820 by Russian explorers Mikhail Lazarev and Fabian von Bellinghausen.
- Burleigh Grimes was the last pitcher to legally do what?
- At the Beginning of the Tempest, he tells his daughter Miranda he was once the Duke of Milan.
- This town named after a person is known as the Switzerland of America and the Gateway to the Poconos.
- In terms of sharks, only four are responsible for the vast majority of fatal bites. One is the great white, and one is the oceanic whitetip. What are the two others?
- What extremely popular website was started in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar?
- After the US and Canada, what is the 3rd most populous English speaking country in North America?
- This landlocked country was formerly known as Upper Peru.
- Irritation of this nerve is known as hitting ones funny bone.
Question of the Week
What locomotive factory would you have found between Callowhill and Spring Garden directly west of Broad in the 19th century?
Happy Birthday Ian Anderson
The Jethro Tull frontman turns 62 today.
We Gotta Kick the Keg Comedy Show Tonight…In My Yard
Hey kids, we had a blast on Saturday Night. Thanks to everyone who made it out. We raised $500 for the cause. However, at the end of the night, we still had over a half keg of beer. I’ve kept it on ice since, and we’re gonna have a little shindig tonight to finish it off. Instead of just a regular party, I figured I’d invite a few comedians over and we’d do a little show out in my back yard. We have room for about 15-20 people, so if anybody wants to come over and watch a little comedy, drop me a line and I’ll tell you where it is. Party starts at 8 p.m. $5 to get in includes beer (duh) and all the money goes to the program.
JGT Quizzo Power Rankings
The advent of the Power Rankings seemed to step up the games of several of our top teams. There were some pretty big shifts in power this week at the top. Here’s how they stand.
1. Duane’s World-A blowout win at the Black Sheep, followed by a come from behind win over L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics at Ugly American. Last week: #2
2. The Jams-They aced both the 3rd and 4th rounds on their way to a 117. Looks like last week’s upset loss was a fluke. Last week: #4
3. Steak ‘Em Up (formerly Stimulate Your Prostate which was formerly the Sofa Kingdom)-A change in name and direction seemed to do the team good on Tuesday, when they had a commanding win. But Thursday night saw them lose by 20, and one team member stormed out early. This is a team still searching for that special something that once made them the most feared team in quizzo. Last week: #5
4. L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics. They are two questions away from having a 10 game win streak, losing by narrow margins to Duane’s World in back to back weeks. This is still an elite team, despite two losses. Last week: #1
5. Why’s John’s Rum Gone? Last 5 weeks have resulted in 3 wins and two Second Place finishes. This is a team on the rise. Last week: #6
6. Axis of Evil Knieval-Seem to slowly be regaining their swagger. An impressive win at the Bards on Thursday. Last week: NR
7. Quiz on Your Face-An impressive 104 negated by a dominant performance by the Jams. Last Week #7.
8. Same Name as Last Week-Almost a triumphant return to O’Neals, they lost by one question to John’s Rum. This team has the talent to make a serious run at the top spot. Last week: NR.
9. Narcotyzing Dysfunktion-Reputation alone gets these guys in the top 10, after a devastating 30 point loss on Tuesday. Still a premiere team, they just need to get their s*** together. Last week: #8
10. Lambda. They haven’t really shown us much lately, but hey, they have the karate trophy. They gotta get some love for that. A few wins could shoot this team to the top of the leader board in a hurry. Last Week: NR.
Others receiving votes: Hurtin’ Bombs, Sir Lancelost, 1022, Unusual Suspects, Dorksided, Megatouch Myself, Savage Henry