Yes, I know it has been a while since I have taken the time to blog. Life has this way of keeping me busy and it's difficult to fit everything I want into each 24 hour day. So writing the blog seems to take a back-burner to many other things going on at this time. I should probably mention that if you are reading this blog for the first time, I'm not going to go back and correct the grammar and wording unless auto correct really messes up bad. So without keeping you from the game any longer, here we go.....
Tonight we played at Sidelines Pub & Grub on Hwy 72 West.
Our Team tonight is: Owen, Nick, Matt and myself. We started off with ordering some drinks and food. All of which was Wonderful. Our hosts are Chris and Ronni. They are good hosts and keep the game pumped up and interesting. The nice thing is they miss us when we are off playing somewhere else. Let me assure you all, the switching up of locations is something I enjoy doing. As I am friends with several different hosts, they all have to share our team ;)
Now back to the main story here....TRIVIA
Round 1
Characters, Sports, and Animals.
We knew Bruce Wayne's butler: Alfred T. C. Pennyworth
There are 5 fouls in College basketball
What we didn't know was a hippos sweat is Red, yes, I said RED. In truth, it's Clear and then turns to a red and later a brown. I found this bit of information when I was learning a little more about the animals after trivia.
I hope you enjoy this: Tested Facts about Hippos
Round 2
People, Places and Things.
We all agreed that an Anthropologist studies Humans, past & present.
We missed Colombia being the 2nd largest to Brazil and thought it was Argentina. Which is actually the 3rd largest
And last was the fact that there is only 1 star on the flag of Cuba
Round 3
Fancy Words, Literature, and Politics.
The word they were looking for on the Middle class question was Bourgeoisie. It was mentioned at the table, however, none of us could spell the word. We went with Egalitarian, which means the belief that all are equal. That's the short version anyways.
I think most of the teams, if not all of them knew that H.C. Andersen wrote the Ugly Ducking.
We did get the politics question with the answer being WHIP. I'm glad the guys knew :)
(I tried the short drink with pineapple and Malibu rum....tastes great)
1/2 Time was "Land Down Under"
We had to list Australia's top largest cities by population. Here is the list:
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Adelaide
At the end of the 3rd round, we were tied for 2nd place with the first place team being only 2 points ahead with 36 total.
Rapid Round 4
theme "Nebraska"
Sports, Presidents and States.
The College World Series was held in Omaha.
President Gerald Ford was born in 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska
Nebraska has the only Unicameral legislature and that wasn't in effect until 1937
Rapid Round 5
Landmarks, TV and Movies.
Name the famous gate in Germany? Brandenburg Gate, which opened in 1791
Best Question of the night. What current TV series is Andrew Lincoln the star in?
If you have not watched this, please start at the beginning and binge watch all weekend!
The last answer was "Gone Girl" to which I am planning to see in less than 24 hours if it all works out. Should be a great movie.
That brings us to the Final Question of the night and we have a 6 point lead in 1st place.
Category is: Band Leaders
Glenn Miller primarily played what instrument? The answer was a Trombone. He has an interesting story and a rather short life before he is assumed dead. You can read about it here: Mystery disappearance
3rd Place: Math Sux
2nd Place: Uppers
1st Place: The Famous Romero's Rejects!
These guys are Awesome! Thanks for another great evening of fun
I'm signing off now. Later I may try and back track some of the games if I have time. Have a great Thursday everyone....Good Night
