From the Ridiculous to the Sublime


A few points to make here: these charges of me “spreading crotch rot” are both unfounded and potentially libelous. If I have to address this through legal channels, I will do so.

As for the penis of a midget comment: most dwarfism is caused by achondroplasia. Therefore, everything grows normally except the bones, so midgets have normal sized penises. Perhaps if you were any better at quizzo than you are at rapping, you would be aware of that fact.

Finally, did you mention Greenwich Village? Are you aware that Greenwich Village belongs to our overrated neighbor to the north? Something tells me that your team will struggle in the geography portion of Geek Bowl. Assuming, of course, Dicker allows some real trivia topics like geography to sneak into the mix this year, instead of 80 questions about Fruit Loops and animal penises.

And just so uber-liberal Austin is aware of this fact: we hate communists. Consider your Marxist asses on notice: we will be channeling the spirit of Joe McCarthy when we wipe out you pinko commie leftists on the geek battlefield.

Finally, a quick trivia note: The town of Austin was initially known as Waterloo. Ironic, as any Austin team that appears at Geek Bowl is going to meet their Waterloo.

One Week From Geek Glory


Needless to say, my diss rap has caused a sensation in Denver. Denver’s Westword News said that I “sound like Kris Kross as covered by Marty Culp.” Meanwhile, the Boulder Weekly called me a “dweeb”. Jam Master Phil, who was working in Colorado Springs this week, texted me he talked to some people there who were even dissing my rap skills. I may be a lowlife quizmaster here in Philly, but in the greater Denver Metropolitan area, I am apparently kind of a big deal.

The team has been fully assembled. Unfortunately, Jam Master Phil had to bow out this year due to quiz related injuries, but we added some fresh blood to the team. CB4 has played with my team several times at the Westbury, and has a long history of finishing 2nd to Sofa Kingdom at the New Deck in the good ol’ days. And he seems to be pretty damn sharp. Does he know all of his 90s R&B songs like JMP? Perhaps not, but he can definitely fill some gaps. As for the rest of the team, I’ll try to get some interviews next week, but they’re all familiar faces to anyone who knows the quizzo scene. Garbo, Swan, Koob, and Nate Dawg. And while I think I chipped in like 2 answers last year, needless to say my work as hype man has been superb. The team name: Philly Ray Cyrus. Which reminds me: does anyone have a mullet wig I can borrow? (Seriously.)

In other quizzo news: Great week this past week. One match went to overtime, one was determined by 1 point, one determined by 2 points. Should be another great week next week. A couple of quick notes:

Please call to make reservations for next week’s quiz at the Vous. Things have gotten so packed there lately they need to start taking reservations. Black Sheep has been bouncing off the walls too lately. Best shot to get a full team table these days? O’Neals, City Tap House, and Ugly American. We had a great crowd at the American this week, but the place is huge, as is City Tap House. At O’Neals, we’ve had nice crowds the past few weeks, but there has definitely been one table open each week.

Helped a team win Mike’s quiz at the Westbury on Monday. His last couple of quizzes have been really good. Check him out at the Westbury now that he’s moved his time up to 9 p.m. He’s hosting “Mike Magical Mystery Quiz” next week. Two mystery rounds, one of which is a musical mystery round. That’ll be at the Westbury on Monday at 9 p.m. and Terrace Taproom Tuesday at 8 p.m. Have a great weekend everybody!

French Fry Thursday Tonight

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Time to get your French Fry on. Last night was so hectic that some teams couldn’t get into the Rendezvous, and several teams played standing up at the Black Sheep. Tonight your best shot at getting a table is also your best shot at winning. The Ugly American quiz is tonight at 8 p.m., and between $1 corn dogs, $2 Lagers, and the potential for free french fries, it’s a tough deal to beat. We move to the Bards at 10:15. Assuming, of course, I don’t blow another tire. $2.50 bottles of Lager, and free passes to give away to Jack Frost Big Boulder. Things have been rocking at Bards lately. Let’s keep it going tonight!

1980s Hip Hop in Philadelphia


Here is an absolute gem at least a few of you will appreciate. It’s a documentary of Philadelphia hip-hop. The best part is that the doc itself was apparently shot in the 1980s. Focuses on Will Smith, Schoolly D, and other local luminaries from the good ol’ days. And needless to say, even if you’re not a rap fan, you’ll enjoy the shots of 1980s Philadelphia. Thanks to Steve K. for bringing this to my attention. If anyone ever sees anything cool Philly related or quizzo related, please bring it to my attention
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Part Two of the doc is here.

Part Three is here.

Quizzo Tonight at Rendezvous and Black Sheep

The last few weeks at Locust Rendezvous and Black Sheep have been off the chain, and it’s been a hell of a lot of fun. Let’s keep the party going tonight. Locust Rendezvous quiz starts at 6:15 p.m. and Black Sheep at 8 p.m. A very different than normal Speed Round and a Weekly double in Round Four that has served as a great equalizer should make for a couple of very close contests at the always contentious Sheep and Vous.

The Face Off Round, meanwhile, caused a lot of embarrassment last night, as what should have been a very simple topic turned into a nightmare at O’Neals, with me needing to look up more questions because the two contestants missed so many. Hopefully tonight’s contestants did a little better in Middle School Geography.