Not nearly enough families die in commercials when their race cars explode. Am I right?

A few years ago, my buddy Chet Bumstead and I went wild, trying to see as many movies in the film festival as possible, and it was a blast. I’d like to do that at the Film Festival again this year, and then maybe write up a short review about the flicks. I need fellow watchers/reviewers. Kind of like the pizza thing except with movies. If you’re interested, shoot me an email and let me know which movies you wanna see and I’ll see which ones work into my schedule, and we’ll make it happen.

For those of you who were scared to go North of Girard (to whom I say, “I hear there is cheap rent in Lafayette Hill, you’ll love it there”), here’s the home version of Quizzo Bowl IV. Not as much Black Elvis, but you’ll get the general idea. Here is round one:

1. What did John Pemberton brew the first batch of in Atlanta on this date in 1886?
2. In what number Wrestlemania did over 93,000 people fill the Detroit Silverdome to witness Hulk Hogan bodyslam Andre the Giant?
3. This building in Westminster is home to the annual summer proms.
4. Today is Cy Youngs birthday. How many games did he win in his career?
5. This hostess of tomorrow’s Wrestlemania is currently dating Reggie Bush.
6. Many people think the term upset in sports comes from the time a horse by that name defeated what famous horse?
7. What newspaper has the 2nd highest circulation in the US, after the USA Today.
8. Tom Keifer and Eric Brittingham formed this kickass band in Philadelphia in 1982, and they have sold 18 million albums.
9. In what country is the city of Mecca located?
10. Which of the following is not the name of a space shuttle?
    a) Discovery b) Endeavour c) Atlantis d) Voyager
11. In standard poker, which of the following does not defeat a flush?
    a) Straight Flush b) Four of a kind c) straight d) full house
12. What toy company makes Barbie dolls?

Answers after the jump.

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Tickets are no longer available online. If you want to get tickets, show up at the Blue Horizon door at exactly 7 p.m. There are still a few left. And remember to bring a few bucks to tip your bartender with!

Anybody got a tap or a keg tub? Got two taps, but I wanna be safe in case one doesn’t work. If you have, please contact me. Thanks.

One time only: No Sofa Kingdom, no Western Omelette, no Hurtin Bombs at the Bards. Oh, and D-Mac is hosting the wild card round. Should be pretty fun.

And don’t forget, Good Dog at 8 p.m. See ya tonight!

FOOD AND DRINK: The Philly Pretzel Factory is hooking us up with pretzels, and there will be other assorted snacks. As far as drinking is concerned, Sly Fox is providing us with their Helles Golden Lager, a German style lager, and their Seamus Irish Red Ale, which is a new red ale. I had one a few days ago for the first time and loved it. Beer is included in admission. They will also be serving food at the afterparty.

QUESTIONS: 12 questions per round, four rounds. Should be slightly more difficult than usual, but not ridiculously so.

TEAM SIZE: Up to 8. If you have a smaller team, no problem, we’ll just team you up with another small group.

AFTERPARTY: Going down at Urban Saloon (21st and Fairmount). I know you guys’ll be hungry by then, so they agreed to keep the kitchen open late. They’re also giving us a great deal on drinks, with $2.50 domestics and $3.50 craft and imports.

GIVEAWAYS: In addition to the $1,000 purse, I have about over 15 gift certificates to give away to local restaurants with random drawings throughout the night. Also, the first 100 people through the door get a free copy of the latest issue of Mental Floss magazine.

HOW TO GET THERE: Here is a map of where the Blue Horizon is. Parking should be pretty easy, and the Broad Street Line will take you to Girard, which is two blocks away.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

1. It is a shot at Quizzo immortality. Anyone worth their salt in the quizzo world knows that the Champs won the first two and that the Sofa Kingdom won last year. If you win this year, your name will be forever ingrained in quizzo lore.
2. Winning team walks with $600 cash and free memberships to Zipcar.
3. Black Elvis’s backup band The Burnin’ Loves are, quite frankly, incredible musicians.
4. The Blue Horizon.
5. There will be a documentary crew on hand to cover the action, and you may very well be a movie star by this time next year. Well, maybe not a star. But you’ll be like Paulie in Rocky.
6. JGT quizzo shirts will be unveiled for the first time ever.
7. It is the most fun thing going on in Philly this weekend, guaranteed.
8. The Legendary WID is one of the funniest comedians I have ever seen in my life. If you like puns, you are gonna love the WID.
9. Black Elvis.
10. All you can drink Sly Fox beer and a chance to see JGT rap. Nevermind that second part. JGT will not be rapping at this event.

Get your tickets now!

First off, it’s cheaper. Internet sales ($25) end on Friday night, and on Saturday tickets at the door will be $30. Also, we will be setting up tables for 40 teams. Once those tables are filled, well, “Sorry folks, but parks closed. Moose outside shoulda told ya.” Not trying to scare ya into buying tix, but just want to give you the dilly-yo. Of course, I will continue to have tickets for sale on me this week at quizzo, and you can still buy them online. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to post ’em below.
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