After a week off at the Westbury, Mike is coming back with a vengeance. Three new features at the quiz tonight that should make for a lot of fun.

Three, count ’em, THREE New Features at The Westbury TONIGHT!!!!

Tonight’s action kicks off at the new earlier time of 10 PM.  We will be starting on time, so we can be sure to finish up by 11:30 or so.  In addition to the already challenging quiz, I’m adding THREE new features to the evening’s lineup.  First is the pre-quiz “Mike Minion Gives Away His Library and Record/CD Collection” segment. Before the quiz, I’ll be asking some shout-out questions.  Yes, folks, in the part of the quiz (and this part ONLY!), I’ll give away a book or two and either a CD or old-style vinyl record to the first person to SHOUT OUT the answer to my questions.  I have over two thousand books and a couple hundred CD’s and albums to get rid of, from the ridiculous to the sublime. Who know what “treasure” you could take home?  There is a rumor that JGT himself will guest host this inagural round.*

Next, will be a French fry question.  Following the first round, some lucky team will win a free basket of fries for simply answering a question.  What could be easier than that?

Then, after the awesome quiz itself will be a challenge round. This will consist of 6 questions, one from each of the 6 categories in the original Trivial Pursuit.  (Geography, History, Entertainment, Arts & Literature, Science & Nature, Sports & Leisure) One question will be REALLY easy, one will be REALLY hard, and the others will be about Round 3 level.  The team that gets the most questions right will take home that evening’s prize. But, here’s the wrinkle: you have to win outright.  If there is a tie, the prize carries over to the next week.  The prize pool will build up week by week, until we get an outright winner.  Of course, to participate in the challenge round, you have to have played the regular quiz. No walking in the last minute just to try to win a prize!

These features will be regular additions to the Westbury weekly quiz.  And, as usual, the Westbury will have it’s regular assortment of keg and bottle specials.  These are some of the best deals in the city on beers** that usually aren’t found on special.  So come on out, rnjoy some great beer and food, see just how good your team is, and maybe take home something extra in the process.  See you at the quiz!

*Editors note: There is?

**Two weeks ago, they had Lagunitas and Ommegang in bottles for $3 each. That is not a misprint. Their specials really are ridiculous.

Hey kids, I had a doctors appointment this morning and have a private gig tonight, so I haven’t had time to post final scores from this week. I’ll try to get that up tomorrow morning. I do want to acknowledge this week’s finest performance (other than the Exhausted Nihilists win over the Steak on Sunday). On Tuesday at O’Neals, the Missing Heads got a remarkable 39 out of 40 correct, their only mistake coming in the speed round, and finished with a 119. Another impressive performance came at the Black Sheep on Tuesday as I saw something I had never seen before. We’re Totally F***ed (above) really knew their International cuisine, as they got all ten questions correct. However, the rest of their international knowledge was lacking, as they shot the moon in Round Four. It was the first time I can ever remember a team getting every question right in Round Three and every question wrong in Round Four.

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International Week keeps on rocking tonight, and what could be more international than French Fries? That’s why we’ll be giving them out free to several teams tonight at the quizzos. And speaking of culture, what about the corn dog, which was invented in ancient Greece?** Because corn dogs are a mere $1 at our first quiz tonight at the Ugly (South) American. That in addition to all drafts being a dollar off during the quiz. Action starts at the Ugly at 8 p.m. It is also your best shot of winning tonight, as the Ugly has achieved an amazing amount of parity. We have had 8 different winners in the past 9 weeks at the Ugly American. And if you played earlier this week, no worries…all new questions tonight.

On to the Bards, where you go if you want to test your mettle against the best of the best. Both Steak Em Up and Duane’s World are expected tonight. All Lagers are $3. We’ve been rocking at the Bards the past few weeks…Let’s keep it going tonight. Action starts at the Bards at 10:15 p.m.

**not true. The Corn Dog was invented in Springfield, IL in 1946.

The International Quiz seemed to go pretty well last night. A huge night at O’Neals for the Missing Heads, who apparently know more about the rest of the world than they do about the US. They only missed one question the entire quiz. Of course, we’ve got a slight scoring change that is also rather interesting. Where the bonuses once counted towards JGTAI points, they now count toward actual points. Don’t worry, going 40 for 40 still earns you a perfect game, but your score might be different. We’ll see how it works out. It went well last night.

On to tonight! We kick it off at the Locust Rendezvous at 6:15 p.m. As usual, the specials are incredible. Winter Bourbon Cask Ales going for $3 and Shock Top Belgian Whites going for $2. Soco and Lime shots are also a mere $2. We then head on over to the Black Sheep at 8 p.m., where we’ve had 3 different winners in the past 3 weeks. Can your team make 4 for 4? We’ll see ya tonight!

Mike’s got a few changes to his quiz on Monday night to tell you about.

Don’t worry folks; these changes are all for the better. First, the starting time for the quiz is now 10 PM, not 10:30. Several teams have expressed a desire to play more often, but didn’t want to be out so late on a Monday evening. Those of you who have played the Monday quiz know that I start on time, and things move quickly. This change will allow us to finish up no later than 11:30.

The earlier time has two other benefits. Since the kitchen will still be open, you can get food at The Westbury quiz now. And more importantly, we can institute a time-honored JGT tradition, the French fry question!! That’s right folks; starting next week, the first round will have an 11th question, with a big basket of fries going to the team that comes closest to the correct answer. Danny (the chef) has also promised to keep the kitchen open as long as people want to order.

The bonus rounds I told you about yesterday were a HUGE success. I gave away some books and CD’s, and the challenge round ended in a tie, so the prize pool for next week will be that much bigger. These new, fun features will be part of the quiz from now on, and will debut at the Westbury next Monday. I’m hoping JGT will guest host the pre-quiz “Mike Minion Gives Away His Library and Record/CD Collection” segment. Negotiations are underway as we speak. We’re close on price, but the #&^!@ wants an unlimited supply of lime Jello shots as well, and that could be a sticking point. Let ‘s just say, I’ve seen JGT when he’s had too many shots, and leave it at that.

Anyway, next Monday should be lots of fun. Hope to see you there.