Quizzo News and Notes, Love Hangover Edition

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  • Yes, the rumors are true. I am now an honest man. Got married Saturday. It was an incredible weekend. Thanks to everyone who was a part of it, and thanks to everyone who sent us your best. And thanks, Steve-O, for playing “Last Christmas” by WHAM! on piano right before the service started.
  • Just a quick reminder that the Westbury is having their holiday party tonight, and therefore Westbury Quiz is cancelled for tonight. The Westbury quiz is back on in two weeks. Quizzo for Terrace Taproom tomorrow is on as planned.
  • Quizzo pics of last week’s winners will be posted either later today or early tomorrow. I got married on Saturday, so things were a little too hectic Friday to get photos up. Today it’s back to reality, which includes cleaning up the house.
  • This week, it’s time for our annual Holiday Spectacular. This is always one of the highlights of the year. Should be a blast. This year, I’m also going to throw in a few “Year in Review” questions. And what the hell, I’ll even write two quizzes this week, as a present to all you quizzo uber-nerds.

My Last Quizzo as a Free Man

funny-marriage Great night for quizzo. We kick it off at Ugly American at 8 p.m. If you are wondering where your best chances to win are, this is the place. L. Ron Hubbard has been scarce there lately, and it has created a power vacuum. Last week a team of two guys were winning heading into the final question. Anyone can win at the Ugly American. And certainly anyone can eat and drink there. The corn dogs are a dollar (you heard me right) and the Lagers are $2.

We move to the Bards at 10:15, where we’ve enjoyed quite a renaissance since we scaled back to one quiz a week. We’ve been having a lot of fun there lately. And with my impending nuptuals, tonight’s wild card round will be very, very loosely based on my upcoming marriage. Gonna be a fun quiz. Hope to see ya tonight!

Cliff Clavin on Jeopardy


One of the questions in the “Famous Cliffs” round we did this week to honor Cliff Lee was, “What’s it called when someone blows an insurmountable lead in Final Jeopardy?” It’s called pulling a Cliff Clavin, from one of the most famous episodes of Cheers ever. The segment in question is above. Classic.

Celebrate the Cliff Lee Signing with a Little Quizzo Tonight

raining-moneyYeah, I know it’s awesome. I heartily agree. Let’s talk about it, shall we? If you need to find me, I’ll be at O’Neals at 8 p.m. and the City Tap House at 10:15 p.m.. $50 gift certificate for the winner of O’Neals and $100 gift certificate at the City Tap House. Not to mention great specials. $3.50 margaritas at O’Neals and $3 Sly Fox cans at City Tap House.

In Manayunk, Mike Minion will be hosting his quiz at Terrace Taproom starting at 8 p.m. The Bonus points are now up to 100. Going to be a huge prize for the winner of the challenge round. (It’s a damn tough quiz, but nonetheless my team of heavyweights went into the Westbury last night and crushed Group W. The Westbury last night was a veritable who’s who of Philadelphia geekdom.)

Harry Potter Quiz a Rousing Success

Apparently the Uber-Nerd Super Bowl Harry Potter Quizzo last night was a huge success. 15 teams, over 60 players. Wow. Here’s Mike:

I want to thank everyone who came out to the Harry Potter Tri-Quizard Tournament at The Ugly American last night. That was one of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable crowds I’ve seen at any quiz. Everyone who was there should be proud. It’s the quizzo players, not the quiz,  that make evening like this one a success. P.S. It’s nice to see I’m not the only nerd out there! Even better, you were fun and engaging people, proving that not all nerds have personality issues. Dorks of the world, unite!!