Quizzo Bowl 2015: The Year We Turned It Up to XI

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I had narrowed it down to a couple of bands for Quizzo Bowl XI, but wasn’t sure that either was the perfect fit. After taking a bath on the boat, I needed QBXI to be a success or it was going to be the end of the road for the Bowl as we know it. So I needed a sure shot for the band. When I saw that the musical Motown was coming to Philly, it clicked. I asked around about Motown bands, and was quickly pointed in the direction of the York Street Hustle.

The weather was snowy and nasty, and getting to to the World Cafe proved to be a major challenge. The snow and ice combo had me worried that whole teams were going to drop out, but only a few people couldn’t make it.

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There were some shenanigans, such as the opener “Quizzo Bowl Man”, which was going great until I totally flubbed the lines in the second verse, which is something I’ll never forgive myself for. A more successful performance was put on by my mom, who sang backup on a Supremes number.  The quiz itself was rather enjoyable, from the back and forth between Fastball Bob and Bing Supernova that formed Round Two to the debut of Johnny Flamethrower in Round Three. In terms of trivia, it was Round Four that took the cake, as the music round, a collection of Detroit musicians that ran the gamut from Del Shannon to Kid Rock, was a huge success. But it was the between round performances that truly made the night. The York Street Hustle simply channelled the spirit and energy of Motown, and by the end, the crowd was less interested in the scores than they were in the band.

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With good reason. The Sofa Kingdom won their 5th Quizzo Bowl, but even their repeat title couldn’t put a damper on the night. The team of Jeopardy champs finished 2nd, but the heroes of the night were But My Mom Says I’m Cool, who took a narrow lead into the final round and finished an impressive third. (You can check all of the scores here.)

All in all, Quizzo Bowl XI was a resounding success, with numerous people saying it was the greatest one of all time. It certainly ranked right up there with some of the classics, such as QBIV (at the Blue Horizon), QBVIII (steel drums and Koob and Kristy’s on-stage engagement), and QBIX (Welcome to My Face). Regardless, it’s going to be a damn tough act to follow for whomever gets the music gig next year. Be sure to check out Emelie Rejician’s incredible photos from Quizzo Bowl XI. 

Snow Day Sale at Shibe

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We’re running several sales over at Shibe today for the snow day. So far we’re selling this women’s sweatshirt for an insanely low $25 and this Flyers winter cap for just $18. We’ll be throwing more sales up on our facebook page throughout the day, so be sure to tune in.

Also, as a JGT exclusive, to launch our new beer shirts, gonna sell you these Esslinger’s shirts for just $20. Just use the promotional code Quiz when you check out. Incredibly comfortable Next Level shirts. Esslinger’s Little Man was an advertising icon in Philly in the 1940s and 50s, and Esslinger’s was the first brewery in Philly to sell beer in cans.

Photo_Feb_21_11_59_31_AM_largeAs for things at the store, they’re going well. Be sure to swing by sometime to check out some of the really cool gear we’ve got. We’re at 137 South 13th Street, just south of Vintage Wine Bar (and Danny’s!). Closed today for snow, but I’ll be around tomorrow afternoon until about 3, so come on by.

Quizzo Moves to Founding Fathers Next Wednesday

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It’s the end of an era at the Black Sheep, as the quizzo there this Wednesday (March 4th) will be my last one there. We’ll be moving South, to Founding Fathers (1612 South Street), where quizzo will take place at 8:30 on Wednesdays, starting on March 11th. Sad to say goodbye to our friends at the Black Sheep, but excited to start at a new venue. I think we’re gonna have a lot of fun at Founding Fathers, which is a large room and will give us some room to grow. We’ll have some beer and food specials for quizzo night, which I’ll let you know about over the next week. And yes, tomorrow night at Black Sheep, I’ll probably have a drink or two to celebrate the last quiz and say goodbye to some old friends. Hope to see ya there. If so, get there early. As usual over the past ten years, I expect it to be packed.

Pics and Scores of This Week’s Winners

NORTH STAR

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  1. Inkspot 108
  2. Philliez Nutz 100
  3. Hopservation Desk 91

SIDECAR

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  1. There’s No I in Quizzo 116
  2. Jitney Spears 114
  3. Dr. Gary Lewis 83

O’NEALS

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  1. Dunkin Deez Nutz 108
  2. Savage Ear 99
  3. Encyclopedophiles 80

CITY TAP

  1. Jesters of Tortuga 129
  2. Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamscroat 94
  3. Underground Bard 93

LOCUST RENDEZVOUS

2015-02-25 20.10.26

  1. L. Ron Hubbard 122
  2. Synch Tramp 119
  3. Honeybadgers 110

BLACK SHEEP

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  1. Duane’s World 127
  2. Lil Wayne Newton 98
  3. Happy B-Day Robert 88

INDUSTRY

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  1. Vanilla Ice’s Rap Sheet 108
  2. Riley is a Girl’s Name 89
  3. Why Can’t Us 88

BARDS

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  1. Welcome to Braceland 103
  2. Serbian Donkey Cheese 97
  3. American Diaper 90

Pics and Scores of Last Week’s Winners

NORTH STAR

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  1. Sexxy Bacon 105
  2. Hopservation Desk 104
  3. 5th Estate 101

SIDECAR

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  1. Side Cartel 112
  2. Dr Gary Lewis is Single 102
  3. There’s No “I” in Quizzo 92

O’NEALS

2015-02-17 21.43.50

  1. Hooter and Chuff 112
  2. Savage Ear 111
  3. D-Street 60

CITY TAP

  1. Jewz4Jesus 85
  2. GC Biatches 78
  3. Bruce Jenner’s Discarded Testes 74

THE VOUS

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  1. L. Ron Hubbard 119
  2. Turd Birds 118
  3. Hispanic at the Disco 112

BLACK SHEEP

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  1. Duane’s World 115
  2. Washed Up Wildcats 104
  3. Weeniss 94

INDUSTRY

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  1. Vanilla Ice’s Rap Sheet 119
  2. Popesack 112
  3. Missing Heads 109

BARDS

  1. Jesters of Tortuga 121
  2. Lambda Lambda Lambda 112
  3. Legends of the Hidden Salami 102

Final Quizzo Bowl Scores

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Gonna wait for photos to arrive before doing wrap-up, but in the meantime, here are our scores from Saturday night.

1. Sofa Kingdom 143
2. The Four Bottoms 130
3. But My Mom Says I’m Cool 126
T-4. Bill Cosby’s Dirty Picture Pages 124
T-4. If Stevie Wonder Could See Us Now 124
6. The A$$holes in the Corner 123
7. Cracked Pact 121
8. The Specific Jawns 120
9. Duane’s World 118
10. Lambda, Lambda, Lambda 117
11. Deacon Blues 115
T-12. In Dependents, Haulin’ Oats 110
T-12. No. 1 Government Team Competitor 110
T-12. Popesack 110
T-12. Side Cartel 110
T-16. A Pregnant Cat Always Lands on Her Fetus 109
T-16. Invincible Ignorance 109
18. Team Aphasia 108
T-19. Imaginary Robin and his Merry Goats 107
T-19. The Best 3 to 5 Inches I’ve Ever Had 107
21. Waverly Street 105
22. Punky Brewster Michael Douglas Projects 104
23. Black Jack Jetty 100
24. My Pen Is Mightier Than Your Pen Is 99
25. L. Ron Hubbard’s Diabetics 97
26. Denim Chicken 96
27. February Madness 92
28. Inkspot 90
29. Irish Wristwatch 89
T-30. 5 1/2 Nerds 84
T-30. Jitney Spears 84
32. Whattya Mean Johnny is Starting on Time? 80
33. American Swiper 70
34. Funky Philly Eight 68
35. Dr. Teeth and Electric Mayhem 64