Quizzo News and Notes

First of all, a little heads up, this will not be a night for high scoring. The winning scores last night were 88 and 84. The 2nd round is a little different than usual. I think it’s kind of cool but it’s also really tough. Was able to raise a lot of money yesterday. Special thanks go out to the guys on Dog Peed on My Eagles Jersey, who after winning donated the cash equivalent of their gift certificate to the program. Classy move…and it certainly won’t hurt them in the power rankings. Had several other folks last night who were extremely generous with their offers. Trust me, it is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.

OK, on to quizzo tonight. The Jams try to stay on top at 6:15 p.m. They’ll be hard pressed to keep their average up around 113 with tonight’s quiz, but that doesn’t mean they’ll lose their 3 game winning streak. Then we head to Black Sheep at 8 p.m. There are rumors of an Axis of Evil Knieval sighting tonight. They’ll be hard pressed to knock off a Duane’s World team that is King of the Hill at the Sheep. Hope to see ya tonight!

Toughest Questions From Last Week

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In addition to the TB or Syphilis Round, here are some of biggest doozies from last week. Answers after the jump.

  1. What EU nation has a capital of Riga?
  2. Who composed the 1812 Overture?
  3. This 94 year old, known as the Godfather of Fitness, was the orginal juiceman who attributed his long life to a motto of, “If it tastes good, spit it out.” Who was he?
  4. Manny Ramirez has 20 career grand slams. The all time leader had 23, and was set by a man who also had a .340 career BA. Who was he?
  5. English replaced Italian as one of the official languages of this island nation in 1934.
  6. What country do the Canary Islands belong to?
  7. In what famous arena does the Westminster Dog Show take place each year?
  8. This type of dog has been named America’s most popular purebred by the American Kennel Club for 18 consecutive years.
  9. This British philosopher and mathematician was a WWI pacifist, campaigned against Hitler, criticized Soviet totalitarianism and the US’s involvement in Vietnam.
  10. Granite is composed mainly of feldspar and this transparent crystalline material.

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    We Need Your Help


    Hey gang, as you probably know, I help run a number of programs through the Urban Youth Association for local teens at a nearby rec center. And as you know, the city is in the midst of a major budget crisis. (See where this headed?) Long story short, we are not getting the funds that we normally get from the local government to help run these programs. So we need your help to help the programs continue. You can meet some of the guys several quizzo regulars and I work with throughout the year by checking out the short video above, and you can read some of their work at their blog.

    I am asking you to please donate anything you can afford to, whether it’s $1 or $10 or $100, by going to Paypal and donating to the program. To do that, go to the blog above and click on the paypal link on the right. You can also give me money at quizzo this week if you’d like to help. Needless to say, this is a program I strongly believe in, from the basketball to the tutoring to our summer education program. Your support helps to pay our teachers, helps to pay for the various field trips we have during the year, and gives local teens (many of whom come from dangerous neighborhoods) a safe, fun, and positive environment to spend their free time. I thoroughly appreciate your support.

    The JGT Power Rankings

    powerrangersOur first ever repeat #1 this week. Here’s how they stack up going into this week.

    1. The Jams. They’ve won the last three weeks by an average of 16 points. They look unstoppable. Last week: #1. 
    2. Steak ‘Em Up. Two wins last week and three straight wins overall have the former Sofa Kingdom moving rapidly up the charts. Last week: #4
    3. L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics. They’re baaaack. Answered 39 out of 40 questions correctly on Thursday to record the highest score of the week. Last week: #8
    4. Duane’s World. A win at Black Sheep and a 2nd place finish at the American, and still they drop two spots? What the hell? Last week: #2
    5. Narcotyzing Dysfunktion. The always dangerous Dysfunktion finished 2nd at the Bards on Tuesday, and is still one of only three teams to record a perfect score. So why don’t they ever make a strong showing at Quizzo Bowl? Last week: #5
    6. Why’s John’s Run Gone? After three straight wins, they are crushed by 27 on Tuesday night. They really need to rebound strongly on Tuesday to stay in the top 10. Last week: #3
    7. Hurtin Bombs. No appearances this week, but former team member Rene’s nice paean to my quizzo on his blog allows them to retain their #7 spot. Last week: #7
    8. Satan’s Minions. Lost at the Black Sheep only because they blew it on the question of the week. If this team played consistently, they might be a top 5 squad, but they often team up with the slightly better Duane’s World. Apparently if you can’t beat ’em, you join ’em. Last week: NR
    9. Lambda. No appearances this week, but they’ve got the trophy and their spiritual leader, Steve-O, celebrated his 40th birthday this past week. Happy birthday, Steve. Last week: #9
    10. My Dog Peed on My Eagles Jersey. Come out of nowhere to pull off a win at O’Neals. We’ll have to see another strong performance this week to prove to us that they’re not a one week wonder. Last week: NR.

    Others receiving votes: The Ear, 1022, Same Name as Last Week, Kitchen Doodie, River of Rocks, Axis of Evil Knieval, Quiz on Your Face, But My Mom Says I’m Cool


    Quizzo News and Notes

    jgtlogo5The Kingdom wins twice, including once by 39. Will the margin of victory affect the QCS computers? L. Ron Hubbard answers 39 out of 40, and the Jams keep on rolling. Who will secure the top spot? Find out Monday when the Power Rankings are released. In the meantime, here are a few highlights of the past week:

    Vick is hardly the first Philly athlete to torture animals. The horrifying history of Philly athletes and animals.

    The Michael Vick and Dogs quizzo round.

    Jayson Werth steals Vanilla Ice’s style.