Jimi Hendrix lived at 23 Brook Street in London from June 1968 to March 1969. What legendary composer lived next door, at 25 Brook Street, from 1723-1759? (There is now a joint museum in the homes that honors both.)
Month: November 2017
2017 Thanksgiving Rounds
Answers are Below.
Speed Round: According to the dailymeal.com, list 8 of the 12 most popular Thanksgiving sides (and it doesn’t include gravy as a side).
Wild Card Round: Thanksgiving Round.
1. What 19th century president was the first to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday?
2. The greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time is Planes, Tranes and Automobiles. Who were the two stars of that film?
3. What 18 minute Arlo Guthrie song had lyrics that began on Thanksgiving two years ago?
4. What country celebrates their Thanksgiving, Erntedankfest, in early October?
5. What short story writer, who wrote The Gift of the Magi, once called Thanksgiving “The one day that is purely American”?
6. What two NFL teams play a home game every Thanksgiving?
7. Who famously gave an interview in front of a turkey being slaughtered in 2008?
8. 2013 brought the very rare coincidence of Thanksgiving and this religious holiday.
Quizzo Tonight
Yep, we’re a go at both spots. Vous at 6:15. Founding Fathers at 8:30. (We are of course off on Thanksgiving night). See ya tonight!
Question of the Week
Germans celebrate a holiday similar to Thanksgiving, but they do so in early October. What’s the name of it?
Comedy Show Tonight!
Reef Freestyle over Hall and Oates from Johnny Nottingham on Vimeo.
Last month we got Reef the Lost Cauze to rap over Hall and Oates. What will happen tonight? Only one way to find out. We’ve got a terrific lineup, with Mary Radzinski, Gregg Gethard, and TJ Kong. Action starts at 9:00 at Good Good Theatre. Two terrific comedians, a terrific songwriter, and the debut of Name That Smell. See ya tonight!
A Few Quick Notes About the Invitational
WHO: You, if your team earned an invite.
WHAT: The 8th Annual JGTAI Invitational
WHEN: Tonight at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Lucky Strike (1336 Chestnut)
WHY: Why not?
ENTRY FEE: $15 a head.
DETAILS: Quiz starts at 5, bowling starts at 7ish, Eagles game starts at 8:30.
DRINK SPECIALS? Yes. Not sure what they are but they said they’d hook us up.
CAN I BRING FRIENDS TO WATCH THE GAME BUT NOT THE QUIZ? Yep, if anyone wants to come just for the game they are welcome to. (They will have to pay the $15 for bowling if they want to bowl).
Let Financial Guru Gregg Gethard Make Your Millionaire Dreams a Reality!
On Monday night, you’re going to get incredible advice from one of the most brillaint financial minds in America, Financial Guru Gregg Gethard. Action starts at GoodGood Comedy Theatre in Chinatown at 9 p.m. Do not miss this once ins a lifetime opportunity! He’s going to take your $5 ticket and turn it into millions! It’s time for you to stop being poor!
Awesome Comedy Show Monday Night
The last time we hosted We Have Fun, we had Philly hip hop legend Reef the Lost Cauze rapping over yacht rock songs. This time we’ll have the hilarious Mary Radzinski (who recorded her first comedy album Wednesday at Helium), the insane Financial Guru Gregg Gethard (author of Cash Dad Trash Dad), and musician Dan Bruskewiecz from TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb. If you wanna see a late night talk show that focuses on Philly’s best comedians and musicians, then I heartily encourage you to come on out on Monday. You can buy tickets here or at the door. For a mere $5, I am guaranteeing a lot of fun. Action starts at 9 p.m. To learn more, go here.
Question of the Week
What film sequel had the title: Money Never Sleeps?
Wild Card Week Kicks Off Tonight!
Three great opportunities to get a win tonight and get your team into the Invitational, being held this Sunday at Lucky Strike. We’ll quiz, we’ll bowl, we’ll watch football. It’ll be great.
But if you haven’t gotten an invite yet, there’s still hope. You have to win this week. And you’ve got three chances to do so. We start at Markets at Comcast at 5:30. Then Carl hosts at O’Neals at 8 p.m. Great shot to get a win there. And I’ll be at Sidecar at 8 p.m. as well. Hope to see ya tonight!