Quizzo News and Notes

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Yo gang, we are back in action tonight. O’Neals at 8 p.m., Bards at 10 p.m. I have been fishing for ideas for wild card rounds on facebook, so if you’ve got any good ideas, let me have them. Also, I was inspired by the bit of smack talk we got going with Denver yesterday in the comments section of the documentary piece. I think it’s almost time for a little city vs city action. You guys think we should do some sort of bash against those clowns this summer? I’d really like to do something outdoors at the Jamaican Jerk Hut. Let me talk to them sometime soon.

Also, final quizzo ever at the Good Dog this Thursday! When I started there, like 6 years ago, they wanted to use quizzo to help get people used to hanging out upstairs. While I don’t want to take too much credit for the resulting success upstairs (I think it had more to do with what a kickass bar the Good Dog is), it finally got to a point where quizzo was no longer really necessary. (And, truth be told, the Good Dog quizzo crowd evolved from a rowdy bunch of partiers to more cerebral types who were more likely to drink water than booze. Higher scores lately, but lower bar bills. And I don’t get paid for high scores.) On the one hand, it is a little sad to move on. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Dave, Heather, Lisa, Erin, and the whole gang, and really enjoyed the intimacy of the room. That being said, however, I am kind of excited to try something new. I have had the same routine for years now, and I’m kind of excited to break out of it and find a new spot, which I don’t think will be exceedingly difficult to do. I’m going on vacation on April 11-17, and after I get back I’ll start looking for a new place to quiz. I’ve got a few spots in mind. Let me know if you’ve got any thoughts on places to look at.

The Documentary Trailer


Here’s the trailer that was shown at Quizzo Bowl. (The highlight of it in my mind is without a doubt Garbo’s interview). Hopefully we’ll see the whole movie on the big screen by the end of the year. As for scores and story, I hope to have both up later this afternoon. The computer is in Ginger’s car, and she’s in Phoenixville, but she’s coming back in a few hours.

Watering Holes Get Best Team Outfit

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Didn’t do it the night of QBV, and thank goodness, ’cause these guys probably wouldn’t have won. It wasn’t until after the game that I realized what they were. They were Philadelphia bars (Which explains their team name, The Watering Holes). From Upper left clockwise: Doobies, Nodding Head, Chickie (those are peeps in the basket) and Pete’s (Rose Jersey), Bob and Barbara’s, Tattooed Mom’s, Copabanana. They’re gonna win a gift certificate…somewhere. I haven’t figured it out yet, but I’ll get ya something. I was psyched with all of the teams that dressed up in costume and in uniforms. Gonna have a big prize for best outfit next year.

Yeah, It Was Like That

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Wanna say thanks to everybody that came out last night. Hope you had as much fun as I did. Congrats to Lambda Lambda Lambda, who edged Sold Our Soul Train last night for their 2nd straight victory. Photos, scores and story coming tomorrow. I am spending today in my “lay on the couch, watch hoops, and nurse my hangover” mode. If you have any pictures, please send ’em to me.

Tonight’s the Night


Alright, kids. Tonight is the night. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. The sooner you show up the better because it will be easier to combine smaller teams. It looks like the tables are more or less sold out, but I do have some room for singles and doubles. So if you wanna scramble to add a couple of people to your team, that could probably work. See ya tonight.

Quick Notes About QBV

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Just wanna answer a few questions I’ve been getting. First of all, we are going to need to maximize space, so smaller teams will be matched with teams that need a couple of people. Again, having a small team is OK, but we’re just gonna have to do some sorting around once we get there. Team maximum is 8. I am excited about the fact that it seems like a lot of teams are dressing up. I’m gonna save the first three rows for teams that dress up. If more than 15 dress up, then priority will be given to the first ones who arrive. Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6 p.m. SHARP. Their will be 48 questions, 4 rounds of 12 each. The questions will be tougher than usual. I do have lots of gift certificates to give away as well, so we’ll have lots of winners. Finally, and this is very important: I will not be rapping at this event.