Month: July 2013

JGT Power Rankings

1. Jesters of Tortuga (City Tap House). Whatever. Last week: #1

2. Duane’s World (Black Sheep). 2 losses in a row have the World hanging on to the two spot by a thread. Last week: #2

3. Savage Ear (O’Neals). 3 wins in the past five weeks at an increasingly competitive O’Neals have the Ear knocking on Duane’s World’s door. Last week: #4

4. The Jams (Locust Rendezvous). A rare off week coupled with a Savage Ear win drops them a spot. Last week#3.

5. Careless Fister (North Star). 3 wins in the past 4 weeks have Twisted Fister making a name for themselves on the Summer tour. Last week: #17

6. No One Walks ALone (Black Sheep). Wanna make a splash on the local nerd scene? March into the Black Sheep and beat Duane’s World by 17. Last week: NR

7. Ruby Tuesday (Sidecar) Say what you will about Ruby Tuesday, don’t ever say that they don’t know their Gettysburg trivia. Tore the roof off the sucka at Sidecar with a 114. Last week: NR

8. Popesack (Locust Rendezvous). Is the the beginning of the return to the top for Popesack, who won the Spring Invitational in 2012 in dramatic fashion? Last week: NR

9. Exhausted Nihilist (Rendezvous). A 2nd place finish at the Vous keeps them in the Top 10. Last week: #5

10. Minge (Bards). These guys are a renowned team of yesteryear who have joyfully made a comeback at the Bards. Good to see them get a win to close out the week. Last week: NR

11. Underground Bard.

12. Specific Jawns.

13. Australian Beatles.

14. Why Can’t Us.

15. South East

16. Sidecardigans.

17. Hooter and Chuff.

18. Blazing Sea Nuggets.

19. Feeder Secretaries.

20. Ink Spot.

July 4th Questions

militaryHey kids, here’s a bunch of USA questions in case you wanna bust ’em out at your barbecue. (15 questions not enough to whet your appetite? Here’s 40 more questions about the good ol’ US of A. Feel free to share these by clicking “Like” below. Answers are after the jump.)

  1. This African American was the first person to be killed in the Boston Massacre.
  2. The French call it Tart Tatin. What do we call it?
  3. What’s the name of George Washington’s home?
  4. This 1942 biographical film was about George Cohan and starred James Cagney.
  5. What movie is based on the autobiography of Ron Kovic?
  6. At what battle in New York did Benedict Arnold disobey orders and lead the Americans to a rousing victory?
  7. Who wrote the poem The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere?
  8. Within two years either way, when was the Stamp Act imposed on the colonies?
  9. What Founding Father resided at a house called Peacefield?
  10. In what town did Cornwallis surrender?
  11. On whose former plantation will you find Arlington National Cemetery?
  12. Thomas Jefferson’s 2nd VP was a funky, funky man. Who was he?
  13. Name either of the two other men who rode out with Paul Revere.
  14. During the Revolution, who wrote, “These are the times that try men’s souls”?
  15. What is German born artist Emanuel Leutze best known for creating?

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All-American Tripleheader Tonight!

We kick it off at Locust Rendezvous at 6:15 p.m. 3 different winners in the past three weeks. $2 Moosehead cans and $3 Barking Squirrel Lagers. On to Black Sheep at 8. Different specials each week. And we wrap it up at Bards at 10:15 p.m. And because we’re doing it on a Wednesday, we’re getting to enjoy their AWESOME late night Happy Hour specials. $3 Micros. $4 imports. $5 wines. And half off of delicious pub fare. Seriously, this is one of the best happy hours in the city.

Questions will be loosely themed around the 4th of July (Expect some questions on Statue of Liberty, “American” songs, etc.) Hope to see ya tonight!